Comments on: How can i cope up with my diabetic boyfriend?

By: alexeverwander

alexeverwander — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:51:19 +0000

You need to find him a nice diabetic girl, someone who can understand his condition and can see beyond it, someone who has the emotional and intellectual capacity to take care of him when needed. Then you need to leave. Quietly.

You will never understand what he’s going through. Not unless you’re diagnosed yourself.

You will never understand how wonderful a relationship built on mutual sympathy and complete understanding can be.

You will always be an outsider and an onus to him.

By: rmtmka

rmtmka — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 11:13:25 +0000

Was married to a diabetic for 10 years. I can say if you’re boyfriend is on shots 2x a day it’s a bit more serious, but there’s no need to go take nursing classes. What I did…….

I went to the local hospital and spoke with a diabetic specialist nurse. She was very informative on what needed to be done durring certain circumstances. You should do that and then go to the local library or book store and get yourself some books.

Diabetes IS a big deal and you should know what to do if they become sick, but don’t treat him any differently than you would any other “boyfriend”. Just know what you need to do.

Just to start you off till you can get yourself some books. Most importantly keep yourself some orange juice, peanut butter and jam, in the house at all times. If he is having an insulin reaction he’s going to first need the orange juice and then a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. You will then need to check his blood sugar (or have him do it himself) to see where he’s at and go from there.

Fair warning! When a diabetic is having an insulin reaction they WANT FOOD and will eat until they “feel” better. The nurse explained that to me and it proved to be true. As they can (rarely) get violent, it’s not worth fighting him on it, but you’ll find in most cases, if you have the orange juice ready and you can give it to him, he’ll take it and it’ll help keep him away from the fridge. They shouldn’t eat till they feel better because then their blood sugar gets to high. In the long run the blood sugar being high is far worse than it being low.

Good luck!

By: Wilde Enchantress

Wilde Enchantress — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:26:40 +0000

Going to nursing school is a nice idea, but it will be awhile before you get the training you need there to help him.

I would suggest that you do some more research on the Internet, and talk to a Diabetes specialist to get as much information as possible. There are things that you can do to be prepared to help him should the need arise, for your sake and his. For instance, should he have a sudden episode of low blood sugar–hypoglycemia, and need glucose tablets, OJ, etc. Or, a high blood sugar–hyperglycemia, and need water, insulin, or more urgently emergency response (911). GL

By: chamwen

chamwen — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:36:13 +0000

Type II diabetes can be controlled if he takes his medication religiously and also go on a diabetic diet which his doctor would have advised him. The shots that you mentioned is it insulin jabs? Its nice to hear of you being so considerate of him. He’s so blessed with such a girlfriend. Hope you will take good care of him and do make sure he keeps stricly to a diabetic diet recommended by his doctor. He should also avoid too sweet fruits like bananas, pineapples and some more sweet fruits.Apples and pears have low GIs, so they are safe for him.Get a list of fruits and foods he should avoid to keep his sugar level low from pharmacists or his doctor.May God Bless you both.

By: kellykellykelly16

kellykellykelly16 — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 05:13:16 +0000

It sounds like you care about him very much, which is a good thing, but it also sounds like he has it under control. He just has to be careful, that’s all. If he takes his medicine, then diabetes is not that big of a deal.

By: shortbreadtin

shortbreadtin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:20:05 +0000

Lighten up - it’s not the end of the world. Thousands of people live comfortably with diabetes sure, it’s a pain in the a** and can kill if not treated, but as long as he watches his diet, takes his jabs and does what his doc tells him there’s no problem.

By: navyhm1983

navyhm1983 — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:57:22 +0000

If you are thinking about how to COPE with him then perhaps you should find another boyfriend.

If for no other reason you will be making it possible for your future children to have diabetes.

It’s a genetic thing!!!

By: weissesauchnicht

weissesauchnicht — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 07:55:33 +0000

You’re already doing a great job!

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 22:26:34 +0000

Taking nursing courses is a very nice proof of your love. But don’t make such a fuss about the disease too. Treat him like you would treat a non diabetic boyfriend. He will love you more for that.

By: sara f 9

sara f 9 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:39:26 +0000

Diabetes really is only as big as you make it. I recommend you support him with your silence. Don’t treat him like he’s challenged or uncapable just because he has diabetes. Let him take the shots himself, don’t act like his mom and worry about him all the time. He will be grateful that you treat him like a normal person, rather then a person with a big bad disease.