I could use some support.

[LuckyCharms]

18. ShazzieB, I've been Type 1 for decades.

1) Don't worry, they will normalize his glucose.

2) High glucose itself, in the short term, will not cause him permanent damage unless it is super high.

3) They will monitor him for Diabetic Ketoacidosis, which he is probably at risk for. The hospital will be able to manage that.

4) If he is not already on a continuous glucose monitor, such as Dexcom, ask the doctor to prescribe one. They are a game changer.

5) You're going to have to be a hard ass with him. Do not keep any shit food in the house.

6) Make sure he sets himself up with a retina specialist and a podiatrist. Make sure he sees them on a scheduled basis.

7) Even with a glucose monitor, you are both going to be losing sleep because of the high and low alarms that go off in the middle of the night.

8) After about a year of having the glucose monitor, you both will learn intuitively what foods and activities trigger his highs and lows.

9) You can't take care of him unless you take care of yourself first.

I hope he is feeling better soon, and I hope you can get some rest soon. Hang in there. It's a nasty disease, but it can be managed. But no lie, it's a huge pain in the ass and you have to develop a sense of humor to get through it.

Edit to add:

10) Blood tests from a diabetes doc every three months.

11) Lots of water if his kidneys are OK.

12) See a nutritionist.