Struggling to cope with husband's diagnosis

[AliceKeates]

Please do!

There is shedloads of info (correct info!) on the Diabetes UK website too.

I'm finding the website (and of course the forum!) really useful in getting to grips with some of the ways in which I might be able to help and support him, yes. It's a great resource -- thank heavens for the internet. Having the opportunity to hear from all of you has made a big difference. The information about the nurses is really helpful. I'm told that we live in an area with a very good diabetes centre so hopefully he'll find someone there that he'll be able to develop the kind of rapport with that you clearly had with your nurse.

 

[AliceKeates]

A couple of other thoughts - if you can get your husband to drink loads of water - pint glasses full of it - when his blood sugar is too high, that will help to get it down, and it's a really good thing to do when he knows his reading's too high but isn't confident about adjusting his own insulin.

Thankfully he's already doing this as it's what they had him do in the hospital to get his ketones down (they wanted to put him on a drip but he hated the idea so much they compromised with regular insulin shots and absolutely masses of water). And he cycles and swims, so it's super reassuring to know this will be helping even in the short term. Phew. Ahh. Thanks so much for being there. I feel a ton better and more normal for having vented a bit and got some tips and reassurance about helping my guy manage this thing. You're all great.

 

[SB2015]

Glad that things are settling for both you and your husband. I am sure that you will bothe find the Ragnar Hanas book useful. It is well written and a really good reference, and as TW said, it applies to anyone with T1. I was diagnosed at 53 and still learnt so much from it.

Good to hear that your husband is keen on exercise. I have found that simply giong for a walk of 15 minutes after a meal brings my levels back on track pretty quickly. I also feel a lot better for it, but this evening it is pouring and I suspect it will just be the washing up instead so that I can avoid sitting down for 15 min after my meal.

 

[AliceKeates]

I have found that simply giong for a walk of 15 minutes after a meal brings my levels back on track pretty quickly. I also feel a lot better for it, but this evening it is pouring and I suspect it will just be the washing up instead so that I can avoid sitting down for 15 min after my meal.

This is a great suggestion! Going to put it into practice this evening.

 

[SB2015]

This is a great suggestion! Going to put it into practice this evening.

The sun came out so we managed a 30 minute walk down to the loch.
Warm and pleasant and returned with a BG of 5.
All good.

 

[AliceKeates]

The sun came out so we managed a 30 minute walk down to the loch.
Warm and pleasant and returned with a BG of 5.
All good.

Nice! We did the washing up together and then went for a walk around the block for 15 mins. Hoping we can follow your lead and get into some great habits.

 

[SB2015]

Nice! We did the washing up together and then went for a walk around the block for 15 mins. Hoping we can follow your lead and get into some great habits.

Glad that you got out.

This is easier to do in the current weather. If you can develop the habit now it may be easier to carry it into the colder season. Our determination wanes when it is very wet, but we cope with the cold by wrapping up.

Enjoy the sunshine.