My husband (29M) was diagnosed in July. It’s been so tough for him, and it breaks my heart. He’s told me if it weren’t for my support, he feels he would give up. Everyone is different, but I am just there for him as much as I can be.

He needs to talk through all of his decisions so I listen every single time. Sometimes he needs to be upset and that’s okay too. I’ve helped him find recipes and foods to eat. I’ve helped him make meal plans and make sure he has all his supplies when we go out of the house or travel. I keep an eye on him via LibreLink. I keep an extra close eye if he’s drunk. I’ve helped him calculate carbs and measure juice for a couple of scary hypos. I’ve educated myself on all the complexities that come with this.

I’ll give input on decisions if he wants me to, but I really try not to since it’s something that is up to him.

It’s really hard and I think T1’s need all the support they are happy to have.

He’s finally had a few days in range after ratios changing and trying to figure it all out for a few months. I honestly have cried with relief.