Introducing a new About.com Diabetes feature...
Meet Jim, a registered nurse who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in August of 2007. We asked Jim if we could follow his progress for one year, as he learns to adapt to life with diabetes.
This month, we get to know Jim, and get familiar with his overall health status, the goals he has set, and the challenges he faces. He shares what he's doing now to manage his diabetes, and most importantly, he lets us know what is working for him, and what isn't.
Read Jim's story here...
Sometimes there are hard questions asked in the Diabetes Forum. A new member, Raines46, asks if it's normal for a husband with type 1 diabetes to erupt into violent anger and take it out on his spouse.
Frustration and anger are often experienced by people who deal with chronic illnesses like diabetes. Fluctuating blood glucose levels can also contribute to mood swings and cause people to exhibit angry behavior. But when does anger cross the line into domestic abuse?
Every person has a right to get angry sometimes. But if that anger is expressed violently, to hurt or scare a partner, then it becomes domestic abuse....read more.
Read the full article here...
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