I'm going crazy with worry-AIBU?

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Hi all

I posted under two topics as I really need some reassurance. I don't know anyone with diabetes that I can ask.

My husband has diabetes type 2. He won't take it seriously enough to take care of himself. I'm so worried and scared of what's going to happen to him.

Please tell me if I'm overreacting as that's what he tells me.

He woke up this morning, he has breakfast ( shreddies with milk and a cup of tea with sweetener) and his blood sugar level is 21.

I did mine however I only had a cup of coffee and my blood sugars is 5.

He says it's because he ate and that's why.

I had to book a nurse appointment for him this morning so he gets more tablets. He ran out of tablets two months ago and when he messaged them ( it's a new system-we have to email them) he was told he not a priority and that he has to wait for an appointment when one becomes available.

I called them as I'm so nervous but he's so chilled about it.

I don't know what to do!!

We have a three years old and I'm worried he won't be around long enough to see him grow if he doesn't take care of himself.

Please tell me What you think .
Thank you

Hi i have experiance with type 1 diabetes.
21 is high! The range for my child is 4-7.
When did he do his blood sugar? Pre- breakfast thats really high! After breakfast harder to judge as cereals can cause horrible spikes. I would suggest re-checking his bg in three hours and see what it is like then. If consistantly high ring the GP and advise them of his levels. Hope this helps

DH is type 2. His numbers are normally around 10. Not ideal but seems to be his ‘normal’. Nurses would like it nearer 7 but his seems to be a family trait and stubborn as all his brothers have it too.

21 is high and out if control but with type 2 you can make a few changes and see his numbers come down quickly. Don’t panic as type 2 is more a slow burn and lifelong change is needed.

However you can’t do it for him. It has to come from him. There are various medication options and it might be worth a review of them too but ultimately if he won’t control it you can’t force him.

DH’s dad was also type 2 and out of control. He lost a leg to it and eventually died of a heart attack in his very early 60’s. That certainly helps to motivate DH.

I have type 2 diabetes and take Metformin. I cannot believe your GPs practice is being so neglectful, if he's been prescribed tablets in the past then he needs a new prescription now.

Thank you!
I am so upset and don't know how I can make him realise how important it is to take this seriously.

He says he feels fine all the time. Everything is great and it feels like he just wants to be left alone. I can't live like this.

I tried calling the gp to ask them to inform the nurse but they said I need to log everything online.