Help all non-diabetic husbands/boyfriends

[kakcie]

My boyfriend and I have been together about 2 years now.  We now live together.  He has known and dealt with me and my type I DM all this time.  His family really has no medical background and no one in his family is diabetic.  I on the other hand was adopted into a family with a type I uncle and a type I dad.  My boyfrined is having a hard time accepting the limitations I sometimes have with hypolgycemia.  He is not sure if he wants to marry someone with this disease.  He doesn't know if I could take care of a baby when I have low blood sugars.  I want to know if there are any other non-diabetic men out there who are married to diabetic women who can shed a little light of understanding on my boyfriend.  I am getting tired of defending myself when hypoglycemia is a normal part of type I DM!  HELP!

[MitchsMom]

As hard as it may be, it sounds like blowing this guy off would be the best for both of you.

Your lows aren't going to go away and you need someone who will love, support, and take care of you when you're low.

If your boyfriend won't unconditionally and willingly commit to this -- you don't need him.

It's more a matter of the depth of his love, than your diabetes.

[kakcie]

Thank you for your thoughts.  I do agree with you.  He's a chef and he cooks and eats fresh, healthy food all the time.  I have been spoiled by his talents, however, I have CKD and I am currently trying to strictly restrict my Potassium and Phosphorus.  I want my kidneys to last as long as they can.  Anyway, so I put the lists of foods I cannot and can eat on the fridge.  Well, he read the list and when I came home from work there was CKD friendly foods in the fridge!  Maybe I will give him a little more time. Like I said he has no experience with having to take care of anyone nor with diabetes.  I know, I'm probably just delaying the inevitable but I will make the right decision in time.  Thanks again!