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Insulin dependant-Need advice and someone to talk to.

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Dale2011

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My Partner is type 1 diabetic and i feel he isnt looking after himself.

He doesnt have a healthy diet. he drinks and recently quit smoking. He refuses to have blood tests and it has been well over 3 years since he last had one.

Im really concerned because he often falls low and spends many nights awake from being high!

But still he's stubborn and refuses to admit that there may be something wrong.

Please help!
 
Oh gosh, can you just let us know how long your partner has been type 1?
 
It is so hard for other people to know how to get diabetics that are 'rebelling' to change. I had years of rebelling to be quite honest, and it was only thanks to a fantastic customer who was an orthapaedic surgeon who told me that I was killing myself to get me back to looking after myself properly. (Many years ago now).

I wish so much that I could give you a way to get your partner to 'tow the line' with diabetes....have you looked at this site together? or has it just been yourself?

I am sure that others have many experiences of how to handle this. Unfortunately, I am 'that rebellious diabetic' not the caring, loving partner. I don't really know what made me go from being brilliant t0 being ****, only that I was very lucky that I came through it without any complications.

You are obviously very concerned, what has been your partners reactions when trying to talk about it?
 
I Only fount this website this evening and im keeping it to myself weve been together nearly 3 years and its taken such a big part of my life too! I feel as i need someone to talk to about diabetes for advice but also gain more knowledge of it all..

He's extremely stubborn and in denial about it all and when i mention it he get defensive quickly changes the subject and avoids talking about it as much as possible, the only response i get is ' I know how i feel in myself if i feel im getting bad i will go myself'...
 
So, my next question!!! (LOL!!!) Is your partner testing at home regularly? Is your partner having any hypo's or high levels that specifically concern you?

For example, I used to get chronic hypo's at night, which was a huge concern for my husband.

Is your partner registered with a hospital or GP? Could you get an appointment sent to him on the sly???-so to speak...i.e. speak to GP and voice concerns and request that he or she could send an appointment to your partner to attend a diabetic checkup??

Sorry, full of questions I know....
 
I have no idea what chronic hypos is

And he's had about 30 letters from his GP and he just bins them, when i take his perscription in i have the staff moaning and telling me his must come in. Ive spoken to his docto and he's tried speakign to my partner alone and there nothing anyone can do to get him for a blood test. i persuaded him to go for a basic diabetic test ( Weight.Height,Feet,Eyes) and the doctor says he's okay its just the blood testing and genral taking care of himself that worries me .
 
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