Husband just diagnosed with Type 2 and not coping

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Rozmoir

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Hi there,

I am a new WOD. My husband was diagnosed today with Type 2 diabetes and is insisting that he wants no one else to know. He has closed himself off and slept all day. Im feeling a bit panicky because its so out of character for him to be so depressed and I cant even call anyone for advice. I dont know how to reassure him that its going to be ok. Please help :(
 
Rozmoir said:
Hi there,

I am a new WOD. My husband was diagnosed today with Type 2 diabetes and is insisting that he wants no one else to know. He has closed himself off and slept all day. Im feeling a bit panicky because its so out of character for him to be so depressed and I cant even call anyone for advice. I dont know how to reassure him that its going to be ok. Please help :(
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I went through exactly the same thing, shock, anger denial before I accepted it and the fact that I had to do something about it. It will be OK - it may take a while for him to get his head around it but it does get easier. Is he on any medication yet?
 
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Hi Corrine,

He was perscribed some tablets to start taking.
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Hiya

It will be fine - he is just in shock. Have a look at the diabetes.org.uk website - they have lots of practical advice about diet, nutrition and exercise and what sort of care he can expect. Make sure his GP or care team make appointments for a retinal scan and neuropathy check and ask any questions you like - people here are also a valuable source of information. I know its hard to start with but he will get there.
 
Can't tell you how much I appreciate you getting back to me Corrine. Im just going to try be as strong and calm as I can for him when he's ready to face this. Doesnt help that I quit smoking 4 days ago!!!!!
 
Hi, and welcome 🙂

Corrine is totally right. I think it's natural to go through different stages (Elisabeth Kubler-Ross is quite good reading in that area, actually), and different people will go through different stages faster and slower than others.

Your being calm will be of significant value to him, I'm sure. And Diabetes UK is a great place to find info. They also have a Careline, which might be worth giving a ring - whatever question either of you have, they're bound to have heard it before!

Remember though, you are not on your own. I've only been diagnosed for a couple of weeks, and the people here have been a great help - so do get asking questions.

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Can't tell you how much I appreciate you getting back to me Corrine. Im just going to try be as strong and calm as I can for him when he's ready to face this. Doesnt help that I quit smoking 4 days ago!!!!!
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No problem. We are here to help - we have all been there at some point and so understand how he feels. And it will help you too - even if you just want a rant and a moan. And dont forget to keep asking questions - it helped me no end. Keep us informed with how you are both doing too.
 
Hi there and welcome, I hope you find it helpful here.

You have a complished the first thing which will help him which is finding this forum. Take a look at a few posts that interest you and keep posting when you want to, people will always read and offer support where they can. There is some good advice out there, and also a community who understand what your husband, and you too, are encountering at the moment.

I believe with diabetes that knowledge is power, and if you can do what has been suggested and browse the diabetes UK website, or feel you can chat to someone on their careline that is a great way forward right now.

Stay strong, and keep checking in. There are a lot of people with type 2 diabetes on here who really know their stuff and could be very useful to you. All the best, lou x
 
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