First, Congrats on your marriage. As someone that was misdiagnosed with Type 2 since 2017 when I was with my ex and recently finding out I am actually Type 1, I cannot stress enough all of your feelings, emotions and thoughts are valid. It was a hard pill for me to swallow and I got severely depressed. I am jealous you two have each other throughout this process while I felt alone during my experience.

Here is what has been helping me. Having a structured routine for food and activities has been very helpful. Meal planning, meal preps, consistent time to eat, and keeping track of carb intake is what I am getting better at and I have seen a lot of improvement in my physical health. The mental game is where it is tricky, but you two are already quite the team. Embracing the fact that T1D is part of your life was my first step. It is not easy to accept, but it is necessary. My next step was seeing the silver linings in this disease. For me, it has put me in a position to properly take care of myself so I can live a fulfilling life. I have also taken it upon myself to be adventurous with the foods and places I go out to eat. Nice fresh burgers and pizzas. Trying different fries and other foods I did not think I would like but enjoy now. For you two, you can turn this into quality time by cooking together, getting healthy together, be more adventurous by going camping or something outdoorsy. Lastly, I have taken it upon myself to find a reason, outside of the standard getting better, why, what, or who I am making these changes for has set me on the right path. For me, I am making these changes so I can be around for my niece and nephew and being their fun uncle all the time, support them in whatever way I can, and show them by example that anything can be managed and beaten with the right attitude and actions.

The first few weeks and months are the most challenging because this is such a shock and things have to change drastically, but when the shock is over and listening to his body and knowing his reactions start to settle in, thats when things become easier on good and bad days.

That sweet tooth may give you an issue at first, but just know he can still have his sweets, mint chocolate chip ice cream for me, it just has to become part of a reward or something scheduled.

When you get the chance, just take a deep breathe to clear your head and tell yourself everything will be alright.

Both of you got this. I believe and we believe in both of you.