tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post116467156180390104..comments2023-10-17T05:32:59.887-07:00Comments on Wife of a Diabetic: My rights as a spouse of a diabeticUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post-1164813184765949152006-11-29T07:13:00.000-08:002006-11-29T07:13:00.000-08:00Whimsy2,, we are in counseling. But it is very sl...Whimsy2,, we are in counseling. But it is very slow. We do both joint counseling and I see one on my own. This situation just takes a lot (there are days when I think we need 6 or 7 sessions alone!) <BR/><BR/>And actually, I do get a ton of love from him....when the sugars are normal...and he is apologizing....<BR/><BR/>It's that roller coaster ride that I don't love!<BR/><BR/>nancyb. I will find the book and read it. But it is not ME that has to make the change...and he does not want to change at the moment. I think he is probably bouncing near the bottom, but I'm not sure he will do a thing until it is too late to do anything to help. Know what I mean? <BR/><BR/>I do have a network of friends and family who give me support, and I have my art, which gives me great comfort.<BR/><BR/>Hubby is gone this week on business...I slept a solid 10 hours last night with no interruptions! It will be a good week!Diabeteswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12766498325089988838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post-1164764886020155312006-11-28T17:48:00.000-08:002006-11-28T17:48:00.000-08:00I was married to an alcoholic for 25 yrs, I know w...I was married to an alcoholic for 25 yrs, I know what your saying because your marriage sounds like mine did except your husband has diabetes, mine had addiction to alcohol. I finally got fed up with trying to fix him and I left. Now I am married to a Type I diabetic and we have been through highs and lows and even near death. My husband is fighting his disease, not aiding it and thats difference.<BR/><BR/>There is a solution to diabetes, it is called "The Diabetes Solution" by Dr Richard Bernstein who has had diabetes for 60 yrs and has normalized his blood sugar. Your husband can do it too if he works the program. <BR/><BR/>An alcoholic has to hit bottom sometimes before he seeks help, maybe your husband needs a jolt as well. Hopefully it won't be a life threatening one such as losing one or both kidneys, going into Diabetic Ketoacidosis, or losing a foot or leg. <BR/><BR/>If you need someone who can give you any ideas you may want to contact Dr. Bernstein's office. Their web site is www.diabetes-book.com or www.diabetes-normalsugars.com. There is also a forum you can talk with diabetics and their families that could also give you support.<BR/><BR/>God Bless You!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com