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My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes. i don't really know how to help him. please help me understand. i give him his insulin shots. what should i know?
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A lot: Your boyfriend should be giving his own shots. You should be away of different treatment responses if his sugars go to low or high.
Answered 12/22/2012
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Lots to know: It's great that you help your bf, though unusual that he doesn't give his own shots at 19 years-old. He should make an appointment to take you to meet with his diabetes nurse educator. No way to summarize type 1 diabetes care in this forum. Diabetes education is hands-on and detailed.
Answered 5/7/2015
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