This is what both my sister and my sister-in-law each independently asked me mid-way through my careful description of what to do should I seem to have a reaction to high or low blood sugar.
Not wanting to disappoint them, I indicated that a good slap was always welcome and that I wouldn't take it personally. They each seemed pleased. :-)
My sister-in-law also is looking forward to re-enacting a scene from Steel Magnolias where M'Lynn gives Shelby some orange juice (and later, her kidney, as I reminded my sis-in-law...in for a penny and all that).
So far they all seem to be taking full advantage of my condition.
In that spirit, here is a link to movies that have characters with diabetes.
Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family. Show all posts
Monday, June 4, 2007
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Family Affair
This is not about the incidence rates of Type 2 in families, or how likely a child of a Type 1 parent is to develop Type 1 herself.
No, this is not about that particular aspect of families and diabetes.
This is about how families (or at least my own family) respond to those who have the disease.
My husband has said several times: "This didn't happen to you. This happened to us. We will all get through this together." And true to his word, the dear man continues to be my partner in life in everyway, including diabetes. He asks every morning what my number is, and wants a full report when we come home from work every day. (Granted, this is the early stages, so who knows how interested we will both be in a year, or 5 years or 10 or 20 years...) He helps me think about each meal and insulin dosages. He's constantly on the lookout for lows (since they've been a constant companion while I get things figured out), always ready to grab me the orange juice. He's offered to read the Using Insulin book himself (that I've been devouring for a couple weeks), so he can give me his take on how the various formulas might be used in my particular case. He's ready to completely adjust his (and our daughter's) meal plans on a whim based on my need. He fetches my glucose meter in the evening while we are watching TV and it's time for my 2-hour-post-meal test. (That's just me being lazy, and him being sweet.) And he constantly reminds me that all I have to do is ask, and he will do just about anything else I need for him to do.
And, of course, "this happened to us" has further meaning. My diagnosis has meant change for my family that isn't always positive. Eating earlier or later because of my needs isn't a real big deal, but I'm sure it is already a pain to alway accommodate me. (Hopefully as I get things figured out, I will be able to add flexibility to the menu!) We also modified our vacation plans to something less demanding since we leave in 2 weeks and I'm still dealing with lows, etc. But no complaints despite all this.
So I guess tonight I'm feeling grateful that I'm not facing this by myself. Between hubby and daughter, I feel surrounded by people who will love me and care for me no matter what. That is indeed a nice thing.
No, this is not about that particular aspect of families and diabetes.
This is about how families (or at least my own family) respond to those who have the disease.
My husband has said several times: "This didn't happen to you. This happened to us. We will all get through this together." And true to his word, the dear man continues to be my partner in life in everyway, including diabetes. He asks every morning what my number is, and wants a full report when we come home from work every day. (Granted, this is the early stages, so who knows how interested we will both be in a year, or 5 years or 10 or 20 years...) He helps me think about each meal and insulin dosages. He's constantly on the lookout for lows (since they've been a constant companion while I get things figured out), always ready to grab me the orange juice. He's offered to read the Using Insulin book himself (that I've been devouring for a couple weeks), so he can give me his take on how the various formulas might be used in my particular case. He's ready to completely adjust his (and our daughter's) meal plans on a whim based on my need. He fetches my glucose meter in the evening while we are watching TV and it's time for my 2-hour-post-meal test. (That's just me being lazy, and him being sweet.) And he constantly reminds me that all I have to do is ask, and he will do just about anything else I need for him to do.
And, of course, "this happened to us" has further meaning. My diagnosis has meant change for my family that isn't always positive. Eating earlier or later because of my needs isn't a real big deal, but I'm sure it is already a pain to alway accommodate me. (Hopefully as I get things figured out, I will be able to add flexibility to the menu!) We also modified our vacation plans to something less demanding since we leave in 2 weeks and I'm still dealing with lows, etc. But no complaints despite all this.
So I guess tonight I'm feeling grateful that I'm not facing this by myself. Between hubby and daughter, I feel surrounded by people who will love me and care for me no matter what. That is indeed a nice thing.
Friday, May 18, 2007
Absent from Life
I am getting ready to send this blog link to a number of friends. It will be the first time I've really had any contact with many of them in a very long time. Everyone has their own life issues, events and activities going on, and I've not really checked in to lend an ear, be a friend. So I'm feeling a little guilty throwing all this at them. But, as good friends do, they will be supportive and forgiving of my absence from our friendships.
I have just been completely consumed with the 'betes for months now. I started a drug trial just days after having gall bladder surgery. Between recovering from that surgery, dealing with the effects of the new drugs, and then being re-diagnosed and then starting on an insulin regimen, my life has just been totally upside down. I've missed weeks and weeks of work since the first of January (and was out for 5 weeks prior to that with the whole gall bladder thing). I have unable to really do much of anything on the home front - as a wife, as a parent, as a homeowner. I've spent scads and scads of money on drugs, books, dr. office visits, software and gadgets (OK, so I love shopping for gadgets...but I still feel guilty). I've been blogging like crazy.
On top of all that, anyone around me has been inundated (whether they like it or not) with my constant updates on my medical status. I'm sick of it!
So, with that finally all written/said/typed, I now declare at least a brief moratorium on all this. I'm going to concentrate on giving back to my family and my friends. Looking forward to reconnecting to you all!
I have just been completely consumed with the 'betes for months now. I started a drug trial just days after having gall bladder surgery. Between recovering from that surgery, dealing with the effects of the new drugs, and then being re-diagnosed and then starting on an insulin regimen, my life has just been totally upside down. I've missed weeks and weeks of work since the first of January (and was out for 5 weeks prior to that with the whole gall bladder thing). I have unable to really do much of anything on the home front - as a wife, as a parent, as a homeowner. I've spent scads and scads of money on drugs, books, dr. office visits, software and gadgets (OK, so I love shopping for gadgets...but I still feel guilty). I've been blogging like crazy.
On top of all that, anyone around me has been inundated (whether they like it or not) with my constant updates on my medical status. I'm sick of it!
So, with that finally all written/said/typed, I now declare at least a brief moratorium on all this. I'm going to concentrate on giving back to my family and my friends. Looking forward to reconnecting to you all!
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