Living with type 2 diabetes doesn’t just affect you—it touches your partner’s life too. In this video, we explore how diabetes can impact your relationship and share practical tips to manage it together. What You’ll Learn:
• How diabetes emotionally and physically affects your partner.
• The importance of open communication.
• Ways to educate and involve your partner in your care.
• Setting clear roles and boundaries.
• Making lifestyle changes as a team.
• When to seek outside support or counseling.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, this guide offers insights to strengthen your bond and health.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetes-relationship-effects
• How diabetes emotionally and physically affects your partner.
• The importance of open communication.
• Ways to educate and involve your partner in your care.
• Setting clear roles and boundaries.
• Making lifestyle changes as a team.
• When to seek outside support or counseling.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing diabetes for years, this guide offers insights to strengthen your bond and health.
References:
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/diabetes-relationship-effects
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00:00Welcome back Sunbro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
00:04Before we start, please at least subscribe so we can have little money for food and paying bills.
00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about managing diabetes as a couple,
00:14tips for support and communication. Managing type 2 diabetes isn't just your journey,
00:18it affects your partner too. The good news, a supportive partner can actually help you
00:23manage it better, and working as a team can bring you closer.
00:261. Your partner feels it too. Your partner lives with your diabetes right alongside you.
00:31They may stress about serious complications, blood sugar emergencies, finances, or whether
00:36you can handle daily responsibilities. If you don't talk about these things openly,
00:40it can build tension. So, be honest and keep communication flowing.
00:442. Learn together. The more you both know, the better. Learn about blood sugar highs and lows,
00:49medications, healthy foods, and the power of exercise.
00:52Bring your partner to doctor visits or diabetes classes, it helps you both stay on the same page.
00:583. Set clear roles. Some support feels great, like a gentle reminder or trying new recipes.
01:04Other times, it might feel like nagging. Talk about what kind of help you want and don't want.
01:10Ask how your partner feels about helping.
01:122. Clear boundaries prevent resentment on both sides.
01:154. Make lifestyle changes as a team.
01:17Managing diabetes often means new habits, better meals, more movement, less stress.
01:23These changes affect your partner's routine, too. So, try to tackle them together.
01:27Cook healthy meals you both enjoy or go for walks after dinner.
01:31Teamwork makes it easier to stick with it.
01:335. Get outside support.
01:35If things feel off, a couple's counselor can help you both communicate and stay focused on your health goals.
01:40Support groups are also a great way to feel less alone.
01:43Many are even made for couples or families.
01:45Ask your doctor about local options.