Diabetes is a treatable condition, but it does require good lifestyle choices to achieve the best outcome. Things like taking a day-long hike or grabbing ice cream after a beach day are fun outings, but if your significant other is diabetic, these trips require some prep work.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to help you both enjoy your time together:<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re new to the relationship, consider doing something other than eating. Go to the beach, take a walk, find a new hiking trail, but try to suggest something that doesn\u2019t involve food.<\/p>\n
People with type 2 diabetes often check their blood sugar \u2013 with a needle. If you have a problem with needles or blood, try to work through it. It\u2019s not exactly cool to talk about your fear of needles when your date has no choice but to use one to test their sugar levels.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019re a few dates in, it\u2019s okay to ask questions. Most people are upfront about their diabetes and would rather talk about it than keep it a secret. By learning more about the condition, the two of you can make plans together.<\/p>\n
People with diabetes need to plan \u2013 a lot. For this reason, planning a surprise date to the hip new restaurant in town, for example, isn\u2019t ideal. Once you get to know the person and understand their condition and how they manage it, a surprise here or there is fine. If you\u2019re new to the relationship, avoid surprises.<\/p>\n
If the relationship progresses, it\u2019s a nice gesture to add a needle container to your home. When the time comes for your partner to use a needle, it can be discarded in a safe manner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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