Spoke to dn this evening

[pav]

I think I should write down my worries ( good idea ) my wife always wants to come but I say no as she does not understand my problems, she trys her best but she does not have diabetes and does not have to inject! its hard to explain, I sorter take it on my own shoulders and it is my burden not hers.

The wedding vows post was spot on to get a point across 🙂, the good thing is that your good lady sounds like she wants in and is trying to understand what's going on.

It could well be that you are trying to come to terms with it yourself and don't know how to let a close person in, you have certainly got a lot going on with you at the moment. It looks like you are getting no or little support from the medical side, and any support that you can get is good for you.

As she wants in (for a better word) let her come to the docs with you. It might be worth her having a list of questions / concerns she has about your diabetes. You could go through her list to see where you can help her and vice versa and when you see the doctor you both could feel more comfortable in dealing with the diabetes.

I wish I had some one close that showed an interest in my diabetes, that one can talk things through, its hard being on ones own and there's no one to turn to for help.

It might be a good idea that your good lady joined the forum and then could ask any questions she wants answers / advise on, giving you further support.

 

[jalapino]

Trophy's right. One of the best (and hardest) things you can do for yourself Jalapino is accept support when/if it's offered. It does ease the burden a little to have someone about who's on your side. Even if they don't have the Big D, they can learn what it is, what it does and what to do if you get into difficulties. That kind of support is priceless.

I understand what you are saying but I find it very hard to talk about, on here it,s not problem, for example when my mother in law comes round all she goes on about is my diabetes, and she knows I hate talking about it I clam up almost embarrassed!
It,s just how I am I can,t help it.