type 2 diabetes

[smokeejo]

do any of you have a loved one with diabetes? my husband was diagnosed a week ago, and its been a struggle. hes been in and out of the hospital, and off work. i am not employed so i am really scared. i dont know what i can do to help him, besides what i have been already. any words of wisdom?

[acurtsinger2]

My neice has juvenile type 2, and it was very scary the day that we found out.  She was at a basketball game and collapsed and had to be flown to Indy in a helicopter.  Very scary, but she's doing ok now.

[sands01]

I have type 2 myself. I just watch my carbs. I can only eat about 30 g carbs at breakfast. Exercise helps with blood sugar too, even just a walk. I was taught that one carb serving is 15 grams. So for breakfast I have 2, lunch is usually 3, snack is up to 2, supper is 3 or 4, and then my last snack is up to 2. I was on insulin while I was pregnant and that may be an option for your DH. There are also several medications that help with blood sugar. Metformin (glucophage) is one. Is your DH on anything right now? Is he having lows or highs?

[smokeejo]

he is currently on metformin, and his levels have been normal, but he is having blurred  vision, and vertigo now