"It is extremely difficult when a spouse has a serious medical condition of any kind and won't respond. I am a type 2 - my hubby warned me at dinner last night that I needed to lay low on butter- while in the throw of my denial, it does no good…"
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Josh's 2 Year Diaversary
Started this discussion. Last reply by Zoe Jul 3, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
2 years ago yesterday was one of the hardest days of our lives. Today we have all grown and survived in ways we never thought we could. Thanks to all of our friends and family for all of the support…Continue
Help for a Friend
Started this discussion. Last reply by DeniseC Oct 22, 2012. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Need advice for a friend whose husband has Type 2. My son has Type 1, so I know about diabetes from my end, but she is dealing with a lot on her end. Her husband has been diagnosed for several years…Continue
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april replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"threaten him..what else can you do...terrible way to live as a wife..watching your husband kill himself..to be honest and blunt very selfish person..really...and not thinking how it would affect the other people around you that love you..tell her to…"
Zoe replied to WendyP's discussion 'Josh's 2 Year Diaversary'"Congratulations to Josh please for all he has achieved, and also to your family for what you have gone through and the growth you have seen in the face of adversity!"
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2 years ago yesterday was one of the hardest days of our lives. Today we have all grown and survived in ways we never thought we could. Thanks to all of our friends and family for all of the support over the past two years and to the DOC most of all for always being there day and night. But mostly I am just so proud of Josh for what he goes through every single day and for how brave, strong, and patient he is in the face of a really crappy disease. Here's a video he made today after us talking…See More
JudyAnn replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"I too was in denial for several years. Even after my leg was amputated. It took for my whole body to shut down completely for me to come out of it. Until he is ready to do it himself, there is no way you can force him to take his meds. I, too, was…"
karatejoe replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"I guess since he wont listen when he does pass out from DKA, he will be on a ventilator and an Insulin drip. After he gets out of the rough ( if he does) he can decide how many times he wants to do that. Seen that several times in the hospital. I…"
Tim replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"I remember back when I was a kid, the weeks before diagnosis, things were obviously very very wrong (every sign of DKA for at least a month, getting far worse at the end) but I didn't get to the hospital until unconscious from DKA. And after…"
furball64801 replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"I wish you the best of luck, he is not only in denial but will soon be worse. With readings that high he will most likely lose a limb or his eyesight. I have seen it before in others, its a shame it takes that before someone wakes up."
ShalHillGA replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"1st of all tell her to join the site she doesnt have to have diabetes to join the site. 2nd that is something she is going to have to do an intervention including his doctor and other family members. 3 rd she just really need to explain to him that…"
"This is most unfortuante. The high glucose levels are making his viens and ateries soft and rubbery all over and potential for bad stroke. Best case is he dies. Worst case is he ends up disabled all over and stuck in bed.
It really is critical to…"
Skapy replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"it is unfortunate that his mind will not change. As everyone has said it is pretty much impossible to change someones mind if they do not want to do it. However, I think when his condition finally gets extremely severe, he will realize the reality…"
Whirlygig replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"How sad. Twice I dealt with similar circumstances with my ex. He was an alcoholic and after trying to fight the fight for over 20 years I divorced him. He wasn't interested in fighting it and I couldn't do it for him. 2 years later he was…"
"whatever. My wishes are best of luck and please deal with asap.
There are no instant answers but current approach while in your hands do not seem best answer as one who has been there - done that. Good luck and may your Gods go with you."
KCCO replied to WendyP's discussion 'Help for a Friend'"Jan and teld have good advice. I hope there are no children involved--what parent would want to kill themselves and leave behind that kind of example for their children?
However, now I'm curious. Is the fellow really T2 or has he developed T1?"
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