Newbie partner of type 1

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Hello all.
My name is Lottie, im 25 and my partner has type 1 diabetes he is 24.
Before meeting him i only knew the basics of what actually living with diabetes involved and through a lot of self research and study i am trying to understand and support him. Sadly he was diagnosed at the age of 19 and went directly into denial. He has since fallen into a coma, had a heart attack and now suffering from neuropathy. Before we got together he had sort of given up on life and not taking care of himself which i have slowly started to improve. After 2 years absence we got back in contact with his diabetic nurse, and i am hoping to enroll us in a carb counting course so that i can cook better meals for him.

I dont know any other "partners of diabetics" so i hope i will find an ear on here, as being strong for him can be hard at times. Especially the famous "i dont want to be diabetic anymore" pleas when he's low.
All in all i am postive that now he feels he has support things will improve, and hopefully you might be able to steer me in the correct direction with day to day queries and hick ups.

Tot hose running this forum, thankyou. Your stories and openness has done me a world of good already.

xxx
 
Hi Lottie

Welcome to the forum and there are a lot of partners that support/advise each other on here and i'm sure you will get that support too.
 
Hi Lottie, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm sorry to hear that your partner has had difficulty in accepting and living with his diagnosis, but it sounds like you are making some very positive moves to improving things 🙂

There are lots of people here who have been through similar things, and we also have lots of supportive partners - it can make such a difference talking to people who understand and can empathise and share their own experiences.

An excellent guide to Type 1 is Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents by Ragnar Hanas - if you can get a copy it will enlighten you about all aspects of living with Type 1 and all the various situations that can arise. Your local library may have a copy if you can't afford to buy one, but it is a very good investment if you can 🙂

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - nothing is considered 'silly' and we'll try our best to help! 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Lottie 🙂
 
Hi Lottie, It is great that you are a very supportive partner. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 30 in 2005.I followed the carb counting and then went on an insulin pump in 2010. I feel so much better. I don't know how I would of coped without the help and support of my husband and diabetic nurses. Keep at it it sounds like you are doing a fantastic job of being there.
 
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Well done Lottie for getting on site & wellcome. Ask away only to happy to help 😉
 
Hi Lottie. Welcome 🙂

You're doing an amzing job of bringing him back. I hope he picks up the pace.

To a far lesser extent, I wasn't taking full care of myself until I got together with my partner, who has turned me into a (nearly) model diabetic. It hits everyone differently and we all have different degrees of coping skills. I'm sure he'll be preaching to others about their lack of care before long.🙂

Rob
 
Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. It really is a massive boost just knowing there are people out there supporting and listening to each other, especially in a world where more often than not i find everyone wants to lock themselves in their own little worlds and troubles.

Keep up the good work.
Lottie x
 
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