He got me to the hospital when I couldn’t/wouldn’t do it for myself, and was by my side each of the three days I was there. He was my strength in those first few massively confusing weeks when the insulin seemed so overwhelming and I was afraid to eat anything. He gave me the courage to stop what wasn’t working (too much basal, a silly sliding scale for boluses) when my Endo wouldn’t, and got me through my first trials with carb counting. And he has dealt with all my subsequent successes and failures with love, infinite patience, and encouragement.
But I wonder….what has his support network been? I know during the first weeks of my trek down this path he and my sisters were in constant contact.
Anyway, I’m curious about your families. While they don’t have to test and medicate, like us they really do have to deal with our condition every day. Where do they turn when they’re concerned about your diabetes? What accomodations have they made? Diabetes can be expensive…how do our families deal with the added financial burden? Do you think they’ve realized any benefits (better food, more exercise, etc.)? Or do they not seem to think about it all too much?
Sorry for the ramble…you know how those 3:00 a.m. thought jags go!
Jen