RHLynne68
03-10-2008, 02:10 AM
Hello There,
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
I am a 22 years old, and have had type 1 diabetes since age 11.
My mother, whom I live with at the time, also has type 1 diabetes for 15+ years. I also live with my mother's boyfriend who is non-diabetic.
The problem lies in my complete frustration, anger and worry with the uncontrolled diabetes of my mother. I know it must be frustrating and worrisome for my mom and her boyfriend as well- but it is rarely talked about or dealt with.
She wears a pump and tests often, which is great, but still has little control over her blood sugars. She is not allowed to drive anymore due to 2 car accidents which resulted in having to get new cars (no major injuries for anyone though, thank goodness). My mom's boyfriend and I drive her to work and shopping and anywhere else she needs to go, which is fine. I do not want her on the road for her sake as well as other drivers sakes. She cannot tell when she is getting a low blood sugar and quickly loses all ability to be rational during these times.
Lately she has been "waking up" with very low blood sugars which result in gluogon shots, orange juice and lots of combative fighting, seziures and hateful words thrown at me and her boyfriend. I know how it feels to have a low blood sugar as I am diabetic myself, and it hurts to see her this way. It hurts my feelings too when I am bitten, called names and hit when I am just trying to help her. When she recovers she has little to no knowledge of what had just occured.
She has a doctor but will not let us go with her. I do not know what she is saying to her doctor, because nothing really changes. I encourage her to beg for a continous monitoring sensor or anything else that will help her. I know that she is upset about this, and feels very helpless and well as guilty. She does not know what to do.
I do not know what to do.
My mom's boyfriend helps little and does not talk to her or me about it really. He helps get juice and things, but not much else. When I am away, he will call me to ask what to do when my mom is low. I can't do everything from the phone, and 911 has to be called.
Sorry this is so long.
What do you think I should do about this? How can I get through to both of them that I too need help and support and communication regarding my moms dire need? Any advice would be much appreicated.
Thank you,
Lynne
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
I am a 22 years old, and have had type 1 diabetes since age 11.
My mother, whom I live with at the time, also has type 1 diabetes for 15+ years. I also live with my mother's boyfriend who is non-diabetic.
The problem lies in my complete frustration, anger and worry with the uncontrolled diabetes of my mother. I know it must be frustrating and worrisome for my mom and her boyfriend as well- but it is rarely talked about or dealt with.
She wears a pump and tests often, which is great, but still has little control over her blood sugars. She is not allowed to drive anymore due to 2 car accidents which resulted in having to get new cars (no major injuries for anyone though, thank goodness). My mom's boyfriend and I drive her to work and shopping and anywhere else she needs to go, which is fine. I do not want her on the road for her sake as well as other drivers sakes. She cannot tell when she is getting a low blood sugar and quickly loses all ability to be rational during these times.
Lately she has been "waking up" with very low blood sugars which result in gluogon shots, orange juice and lots of combative fighting, seziures and hateful words thrown at me and her boyfriend. I know how it feels to have a low blood sugar as I am diabetic myself, and it hurts to see her this way. It hurts my feelings too when I am bitten, called names and hit when I am just trying to help her. When she recovers she has little to no knowledge of what had just occured.
She has a doctor but will not let us go with her. I do not know what she is saying to her doctor, because nothing really changes. I encourage her to beg for a continous monitoring sensor or anything else that will help her. I know that she is upset about this, and feels very helpless and well as guilty. She does not know what to do.
I do not know what to do.
My mom's boyfriend helps little and does not talk to her or me about it really. He helps get juice and things, but not much else. When I am away, he will call me to ask what to do when my mom is low. I can't do everything from the phone, and 911 has to be called.
Sorry this is so long.
What do you think I should do about this? How can I get through to both of them that I too need help and support and communication regarding my moms dire need? Any advice would be much appreicated.
Thank you,
Lynne