My son is a Type ! since he was 15 yrs old. He is now 36.....has used pot and other substances in the past but says he doesn't anymore. He does not use a pump. He is taking lantis.
We have frequent arguments because , I think, partly due to blood sugar levels but maybe pot, idk)
He's a single guy and lives alone..I worry that he will have some kind of seizure. do you have any advice for me?
Yes, you should be concerned. My guess is, from what you say, that your boyfriend is not taking care of his diabetes properly. Large amounts of weight gain can lead to insulin resistance in a type 1 and then they have even more difficulty in managing their diabetes. Frequent severe lows that lead to seizures are a serious problem. My guess is he is also suffering frequent highs that lead to longterm complications. Does he test (most type 1's test about 8 times a day), does he do an insulin:carb ratio to determine his bolus (before mealtime) dose. I would be very surprised if he was properly caring for his diabetes. What can you do about it? That is entirely another story. It is hard to change another person especially if they don't want to change. All you can do is express concern for him and offer to help. Send me a PM if you want and I will send you a website where you can talk with other loved ones of diabetics.