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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NicoleC1971" data-source="post: 2171602" data-attributes="member: 365308">Sad to hear that he doesn't want to look after himself and I am sure the physiological consequences of 10 years of high bgs will have something to do with this.The thing is you've got a choice to be in the relationship and he has to understand what the impact on your life now and in the future, is and will be if he continues to  fly his diabetes by the seat of his pants.  He will eventually crash with a complication of some kind or other and you are not his mother (unless you want to take the naggy role permanently).  I know it is easier said than done to have a tough talk but it might work.   My husband pulls me up when I start attending a pity party about how bad type 1 is which isn't to say he  is not supportive but the best way is to ask how can you help him better manage good diabetes habits e.g. would it help if I remind you to test before a meal, would it help if we didn't keep sweet treats in the house?  He has to give you permission to help but has to want to change also.If he is not, I'd walk away.</blockquote>

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