Diabetic help needed

halfpint1 · ‎03-10-2010

Hus band just doesn't want to listen and indulges in soda pop every day. His sugar is high and he is being treated for an infection. I need help in what he can and will eat. Any suggestions will be appreciated so he doesn't land back in the hospital. He also smokes and takes blood pressure medicine.

sidsmom · ‎11-25-2011

If he doesn't want to listen, there's not one thing you can do. HE has to want to change.

betteb · ‎03-09-2010

Will he make the switch to diet soda? Can you fake him out? Reg soda is a concentrated sweet and a no no for diabetics.

He needs lean protein, vegetables and limited carbs, like bread, potatoes, etc

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betteb · ‎03-09-2010

Can I ask how old is he?

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adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

Has he seen a diabetic counselor? Perhaps they might help persuade him to eat properly. In my area hospitals have classes that individuals and couples can take to give very good advice. If he's diabetic, his doctor should have recommended a counselor. As to diet, I think you probable know the basics, lots of vegetables, whole grains and lean protein. Exercise is also important for diabetics. You can't do it for him.

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halfpint1 · ‎03-10-2010

He is 77. And yes I know about not listening nothing will help. Fake him--NO.

10sluvr · ‎03-10-2010

my husband(late 50's) was stubborn too, but once he saw his friend giving himself injections, he has been better. he has had issues with his feet and doesn't want it to get worse, so that's another reason, he's trying harder. i have cut out buying bake goods and try to limit breads, pastas and have added more veggies. lo-sugar o.j. and a few other things. i have only bought diet pop, for yrs, so that's what he gets. try coke zero, that tastes like reg. coke-at least to me.

if he's been diabetic for along time, he knows what he's doing and is just going to enjoy life, while he can.

violann · ‎03-10-2010

halfpint, do you have grandchildren? If so, THEY are why your DS needs to take good care of himself. Men need to think about the people who love them when they're acting like 2 year olds.

little miss sunshine · ‎03-10-2010

Sit down with him and, papers and documents in hand, go over with him your finances if he dies first. Hopefully, a "real life" scenio will shake him into reality. If not, at least you will known your financial position.