Husband needs help!?

Question

Ok my husband is diabetic and so is my aunt she has taught me a lot about it well my husband basically doesnt know what hes doing when it comes to insulin he just takes it and doesnt check his blood sugar and hasent seen a dr in a long time, he really needs some help, i dont know what to do, well he ran out of 70/30 insulin and is having to take some regular my aunt has well he isnt listening to her and he just snuck in the kitchen and got some more and took it regular insulin isnt what hes used to and im scared its going to drop it lower then it needs to be what can i do im really scared.

Answer 1

I am going to assume that both you and your husband are adults. There is no sense in be-rating him (or you) for allowing this matter to spin so horribly out of control but you both must face facts. He is out of control. As a diabetic, I know that I cannot be cured but through my actions (diet, exercise, meds) I can go a long way to control this disease and prevent the horrendous side effects (blindness, amputations, etc.).
First, and I'm sorry if it sounds harsh, but it sounds like you might need a marriage counselor. Your husband has a life threatening condition (yes, it really is) and is ignoring it (not going to the doctor, adjusting meds without any clinical knowledge) so he is obviously in denial but again, sorry to sound so harsh, but frankly, you have allowed this to continue.
Put your foot down today! Insist that he see a doctor immediately and begin to control his disease or be prepared. Before this disease kills him, it's going to get really ugly.

Answer 2

the first thing that you need to do if you haven't already is call his doctor and tell them that he is out of the 70/30 q\and that he needs too get it refilled. If you can't get it refilled, then you need to schedule him an appointment with his doctor and let his doctor talk to him about the DANGERS of using medications that are not prescribed for him especailly insuling.

Your husband needs to realize that if he is out of his medicine, that he needed it, and the doctor should have been notified.

Call the docotr to get him his medication

Does he want his sugar to really drop off the deep end and end up comatose?

Talk with him, get him a doctor's appointment, if he want listen, then you gotta do something, or you might be husbandless in just a short little while.

Answer 3

Watch for the signs of Insulin Shock:
the common symptoms of hypoglycemia include:

* shakiness
* dizziness
* weak feeling
* sweating
* nervousness
* fast heart rate
* pale skin color
* hunger
* difficulty paying attention or confusion
* headache
* sudden moodiness or behavior changes and
* tingling sensations around the mouth

When any of these symptoms happen, the blood sugar level should be checked. Low blood sugar needs to be treated as quickly as possible. The best way to treat low blood sugar is with 3 glucose tablets, one-half cup of fruit juice, or 5 to 6 pieces of hard candy. If none of these are available, drink one-half can of regular soda, one-half cup of low-fat milk, or eat some other form of carbohydrate.

If he becomes unconscious then activate EMS ASAP!!!
Hope this helps! Good Luck!

Answer 4

Your husband is playing with his life and is being extremely selfish to you. Let him know how important he is to you and how much you want to see him life a long, healthy and happy life. Ask him to please go for diabetes education and offer to go with him. If that does not work you need to find a way to get him in to see a doctor. His little stunt of stealing and using another person's insulin just may land him in the ER. As scary as that sounds, it may just be the opportunity you need to get him some help.

Answer 5

<>Your husband is in denial of his problem and is being very foolish. He needs to see just what can happen to him if continues on this course. Contact your local hospital and see if they have a diabetic RN specialist on staff (many do). He/she will probably consent to come to your home, if need be, or at least send him some literature (including some graphic pictures) of what happens to uncontrolled diabetics. Maybe a little shock therapy will help. Otherwise, make sure his insurance is in force and up-to-date. Good luck.

Answer 6

He is in charge, all you can do is continue to tell him to check his insulin often. If he looks like he is getting lethargic or classic symptoms of bottoming out, give him some oj with sugar packets. I have a feeling though if he is sneaking insulin , he is also eating things to boost his sugar up. Maybe hide the insulin and tell him he doesn't get anymore until he takes his blood test. If he says he will die without it, say you'll have him at the hospital before it happens. I have had a lot of sneaky diabetic patients and let me tell you, a little tough love goes a long ways.

Answer 7

He is a very lucky guy to have a wife like you -- actually considering the huge expense of a complete face transplant vs divorce or selling him to a circus freak-show. I have to admit that even though I despise my ex's they were all hot. Being a very, very handsome guy myself I would never considering marrying some dame with a face that would scare buzzards off a gut truck -- even if she had huge bazookas and money in the bank. I'm just not that shallow. Until you save up enough for the operation I suggest you cut a couple of holes in a pillow case and put it over his head.

Answer 8

He needs a wake up call and quickly. Diabetes is a long term committment to management. You cannot just share insulin. He is putting himself at risk for all kinds of complications by not paying attention to this. He can end up with kidney failure, blind, stroked out, with severe neuropathy, gangrene and even limb amputations. I have had lots of family members go through htis and I have seen all of the above. It isn't pretty. He is in a state of denial about his disease. I think that sometimes doctors forget to counsel patients on the psychological effects of a chronic disease. He needs to see a dr, get a physical, get a monitor and check his sugar. He also needs someone to set him straight. If he does not believe that his behavior will really affect him, try to appeal to him on what it is doing to you. You certainly do not wnat to see him go through all the complications. You also do not want to have to worry about when to call an ambulance because he has bottomed out too low or even got too high. Stress that you love him and you want to help, but he has to take responsibility for his own body. I have seen attitudes like this so many times in family members. It isn't easy. Ultimately it is his choice. He is playing Russian Roulette right now and it isn't fair to you.

I really do wish you the best of luck. It is hard to watch someone killing themselves with neglect. Try to get him to seek help.

Answer 9

Well if he is not willing to go see a doctor and if you dont have enough strength to pull him to a consultation, I suggest you try make him aware of serious complications that may affect his health indefinetly if blood sugar is uncontrolled (you can get this information from chart displayed in most reputed clinics).
I guess he is unwilling because he does not want to accept the fact that he is diabetic. For this I suggest:
1.Prove to him diabetic is not an illness that is to be ashamed of, its not totally dependant on lifestyle, genetic factors too play an important role.
2.Age nor physical excersise are not major factors to diabetes, example is famous cricketer Wasim Akram of Pakistan who played while on his insulin shots.
3. Insulin taking has become easier now with pin-prick insulin shots now available in market.
4. Reputed ayurvedic (plant medicine) products of India guarantee NO MORE INSULIN need for diabetics, nowadays.
5. Motivate him to for a less calorie/carbohydrate diet.
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Answer 10

Firstly to take anyone medication even if its the same type is silly - they can be different strengths of the same miedicine. I'm sorry but if he wants to be silly enough to take someone elses insulin then he'll get ill and need medical treatment and then he MIGHT listen when the medics fire him with 101 questions.