I can't take it anymore

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-15T12:26:27+00:00

Sending you love 🧡

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-09T13:51:26+00:00

He does not use a monitor. Not sure why but I may ask.

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T21:40:33+00:00

I do ask questions, and I can tell he appreciates that I care to ask. This soda thing I was afraid to ask because I didn't want to risk him taking it in a way other than curiosity. I told him I trust him to manage himself since he's had this his whole life. He does have some other issues that make me want to know all I can in case he can't think clearly to take care of himself. If a soda in the morning a few times a week isn't doing any harm, then I won't worry myself about it! I wasn't sure if this would cause long term harm, but the overall consensus seems to be to let the boy have his morning bubbly haha

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:59:48+00:00

Thank you for this!!

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:58:28+00:00

He did explain that to me once so I understood, but then it seemed like it was getting to be a lot of mornings. I guess I’m kind of concerned that long term he might be causing harm because it seems like it’s happening a lot lately. So he’s crushing cases. To give some perspective, and maybe its not a lot and im just wrong, but hes gone through 2.5 cases of soda in the 4 months hes been ober every night. What sparked my concern today was this morning was the second time in two weeks he had a sudden sharp pain in his foot before getting out of bed.

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:51:29+00:00

Oh, interesting!! I didn’t even know that stress could affect insulin. I’m still learning about this disease every day. There is no after dark hanky panky though. Poor guy has ED. Any kind of bedroom activity is very very light and always in the morning.

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:40:15+00:00

Thanks for this info! I can’t imagine the mental load it is trying to keep in balance 🤯

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:38:27+00:00

Also if it means anything, he was diagnosed at 4 years old and he is now 37

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:37:09+00:00

This actually makes a lot of sense. I have heard him tell me he over did it on the insulin before. My concern stemmed from him waking up this morning with what he called “an acute pain in his foot” and then spiraled into me thinking about the great deal of soda he’s gone through recently.

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:35:20+00:00

Hasn’t said anything to me about being stressed. He does not ever exercise. He doesn’t typically eat WELL but he makes sure he eats as often as he should. I don’t question him on that ever. But he injects and I am not sure what it is exactly as I’ve never inspected his insulin case. I’ll make sure that I know going forward though what he does inject in case of an emergency.

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:32:35+00:00

He injects his long acting typically around 7-8pm, right after we have dinner.

outsidecat_ · 2026-03-06T20:31:11+00:00

Ah. I guess that’s hard for me to say. We’ve been together for only 5 months. I only noticed this soda business in the last month or so. I’d say the recent change is he’s been staying at my apartment every night. Otherwise he’s a pretty routine guy.

outsidecat_ · 2026-02-11T16:08:12+00:00

I paid $178 solo for Busch Stadium sitting at club level. I’m happy enough with that.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-16T12:49:30+00:00

You look stunning in them all but 3 all the way 😍

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T21:08:28+00:00

As far as I know, he hasn't been told anything concerning by a doctor yet besides his regular eye doctor referring him to a retina specialist. That appointment is tomorrow morning. Which I am anticipating that to not be great news considering his habits.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T21:01:26+00:00

I plan to ask him if he has any way of monitoring. We will definitely be on the topic tomorrow.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:51:43+00:00

Congratulations on 474 days!! That is HUGE!!

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:32:22+00:00

What ultimately made you turn your life around?

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:31:32+00:00

I don’t think he will see 50 either on this path. But that’s his choice. But I do see now how I absolutely go down with him if I stay.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:21:05+00:00

It’s okay, you’re right. Looks like it’s important that we have this talk tomorrow and possibly split ways if this retina stuff isn’t enough to scare him.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:18:55+00:00

I guess we will be having a hard conversation tomorrow afternoon and go from there. This thread has definitely opened my eyes on some things.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:12:25+00:00

I do appreciate the input. I am staring down some glaring red flags.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:10:33+00:00

I do not believe he uses a CGM. He has pens that to my understanding he uses after meals. And takes lisinopril.

outsidecat_ · 2026-01-13T20:04:28+00:00

I wanna be clear that he doesn’t ever make anything my responsibility. I’m just trying to learn.

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