tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post6434714357867575661..comments2023-10-17T05:32:59.887-07:00Comments on Wife of a Diabetic: Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post-30019450164408466122009-09-17T16:43:19.501-07:002009-09-17T16:43:19.501-07:00I am so glad that you have addressed the driving p...I am so glad that you have addressed the driving problem. My diabetic husband is a crazy driver; so much that I am afraid to ride in the car with him. I pray that he doesn't kill us both someday by his recklessness when he gets behind the car.<br /><br />It is true, that I can never tell if he is at a high or low. He will seem fine when we start off doing errands but as the day goes by his driving gets worse and worse. I have noticed that his driving is worse after he eats lunch. He will not let me drive most of the time and we end up in an argument and I end up staying at home.<br /><br />At first I thought he was exhibiting passive aggressive behavior toward me by putting me in harms way when he was driving, but I have come to realize that it is the diabetes that makes him see things differently than actual reality.<br /><br />My dh is in his mid 40's. I cannot imagine what our life will be like in 5 to 10 more years. I am contemplating divorce just to get away from the craziness.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658923751106305436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post-51197112280531575352009-09-07T11:45:18.458-07:002009-09-07T11:45:18.458-07:00DW - don't ever apologize to us for not postin...DW - don't ever apologize to us for not posting - true, we miss you but only if it helps you. If it would ever be helpful to you (YOU!!) tell me if I can help with the blog. You mentioned once that you get lots of stuff that you have to screen out. I'm only offering to help, not to <br />take anything away from you.<br /><br />I'm sorry he is so sick and not going/listening to the doctor. being in the car when they drive like that is so scary. and what maybe the hardest part is that there is no warning -- sometimes no way to tell at first when it is just their poor driving skills or their sugar. Grrr! <br /><br />I'm also sorry about your friend - that makes the stuff with him so much harder. that must be really tough and you are a wonderful person to be helping her. I imagine how close to home it all must hit seeing her "manage" her move and imagining yourself in a similar position. But you still have your health and I commend you on leaving the house when you do -- its the best thing you do -- take care of you!!!<br /><br />You have written several times about being concerned about moving - but it feels likes a monumental task. One little suggestion, if I may? Why don't you try to find one small thing that you can change now. Maybe you have a junk drawer that you can clean out or maybe he has a box in the basement that he hasn't touched in years. Just address ONE item next week and see if you can decide what to do with it.<br /><br />See how that goes before moving onto a second item. You don't necessary need to consult with him. if you don't need his help and he won't miss it, it really doesn't matter.<br /><br />that's my bit for today -- mine is on his best behavior this week because he wants my help. then he travels then I travel. Its a few good weeks for me.<br /><br />thank you for being here and I'll try to always be here for you<br /><br />Tom's WifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24545697.post-11542684549188914812009-09-06T05:05:18.249-07:002009-09-06T05:05:18.249-07:00Geez! I hope everyone is having a better day! My...Geez! I hope everyone is having a better day! My hubby has had the headaches, backpains, the ups and downs and of course, the driving like a crazy person (I do all the driving now when I am in the car). I just don't get why these men cannot get the fact through their heads that this disease is a road to self destruction and hurts everyone in their path. Well today is another day full of more ups and downs. All are in my thoughts and prayers, just remember to be strong and that it is their disease!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com