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25-07-2007, 12:14 AM
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Good thing you have your own room now to hide all that yummy chocolate! 
Is he on stillnox? I know hubby was doing the midnight munchies without knowing while he was on that.
Hope you are getting stronger each day & getting closer to that round of golf. |
25-07-2007, 10:17 AM
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Hi Jods yep he is still on stillnox. We go and see Doc this morning about the blood tests.
I am starting to walk around the golf course with the girls once a week not hitting the ball yet I dont feel that will be for a while.
I am back at work for a few hours here and there!
Jen |
26-07-2007, 12:42 AM
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Hope the blood tests came back ok for your hubby. If you can, try to see if you can get your hubby off the stillnox. My hubby started to do some strange stuff in the middle of the night & I told his doc I wanted him off them. It may be why your hubby has gained weight also due to the midnight munchies that he would have no idea that he is doing.
I'm really glad to hear that you are getting out & about with the girls & slowly getting back to work, thats great news! |
26-07-2007, 08:59 AM
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Well the results confirm that he has diabetes after the Doc told him all the horror stories that could happen to him if he doesnt change his ways it will be interesting to see what will happen?
I will provide the right foods for him.
Doc said he must start walking as he does no exercise he wants him to lose 8 kilos.
He is on heaps of different tablets just to add to all the other ones he is on.
We have to go and see a couple of specialists.
Its not serious enough yet to have insulin injection but as Doc said it is up to him to change his lifestyle so he wont have to!
I can only do so much the rest is entirely up to him?
Jen |
26-07-2007, 11:50 AM
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Hi Jen
So does he have type 2? Thats what hubby has. It's a catch 22 when it comes to the diet changes, some low fat stuff has heaps of sugar at times. I remember my first shopping trip took longer because I spent more time reading the labels than putting things in the trolley lol.
It will be hard to lose the weight. Rob has put on weight since he has been on some of his ptsd meds because they are a side effect.
Have you got a dog?
You are right it is up to him because you cant control what he choses to put in his mouth (socks are a good idea at times lol)
Hope you are doing well, big hugs! |
26-07-2007, 02:05 PM
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Hi Jods I am not real sure if it was type 2? He doesnt have to have a needle?
Actually I just the prescription he has it is for Formet 500 which the info sheet says is for type 2 diabetes.
He doesnt exercise at all we have a couple of little dogs who are dying to go for walks so maybe this is their chance 
Does your Hubby take any meds for his diabetes?
Jen |
26-07-2007, 06:09 PM
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Hi Jen
Yeah hubby is on formet, but he's on 1000, it was twice a day but it has just gone up to 3 times a day (when we remember the lunch one) & he's on amaryl & disprin for it.
Your hubby should get a blood glucose tester so he can check his sugar. They are pretty easy to use once you get use to them.
Hope your dogs get the chance to take your hubby for a walk. |
26-07-2007, 10:45 PM
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Hi Jods yeh we are going to see the specialist and will get the tester then they said but he cant get in until September.
Is your hubby ok with his diet? Does he watch his sugar intake?
Jen |
29-07-2007, 09:00 AM
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I am getting a horrible feeling that hubby is starting to go back in to his shell again? He was upset about being diagnosed with diabeties he was like what else can go wrong!
I explained to him and have showed him some info that it can be controlled and there wont be to much change for him. The Doc said to him to start walking I am still waiting for him to start! I know if it was me I would be into it!
He is really down and starting to have trouble getting out of bed?
Jen |
29-07-2007, 09:17 AM
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Oh dear, Jen I wish I had a good answer for you. Just know that Jim and I relate, as we are going through similar experiences with Evie at the moment. She has a physical illness which has gotten worse lately, and she alternates between denying it, being angry at everyone, and retreating to her bed. The last 2 days have been especially bad. Evie has said the same thing, 'what else can go wrong' ? I believe it's difficult for her to remain positive with several stressors occuring at once. Jim gave her another attitude adjustment today and she seems better again, but who knows how long it will last. I hope eventually she will get the message that her behaviour will not be tolerated.
I'm not certain what the answer is with your husband. Can you offer to go walking with him? Will he talk to you about how he feels? I do wish you all the best. Please keep coming back here to talk. If nothing else I am willing to listen. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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