concern for my husband

Maybe you can talk to your doctor and have your husband go in for a check up. Then the doctor can tell him what he needs to do and what will happen if he doesn't change his ways. It might be worth a shot.

First of all from what you have stated here, you must realize that he is in a state of denial, he refuses to believe that he will ever develop this disease so he is trying to prove it by eating and drinking what he knows he should be avoiding. He feels good when he has defeated the challenge. But for how long will his luck hold out? Don't even mention diabetes to him. He will think you are nagging. Now here is the hard part,you will have to guide him into a healthier way of eating and without reminding him that he needs to change. Gradually change the way you cook and the foods you serve to a healthier variety. Men are like little boys, we have to cater to the inner child as well as the adult. Check what is in your kitchen and start getting rid of the "bad" foods. The high carbs snacks. Replace them with healthier snacks, like dried fruit and nuts. Replace the sodas with diet soda or even flavored water. Serve flavored water at dinner in a fancy glass with a twist of lemon or lime, even an apple wedge makes it look good. Visit a few web sites that discuss diabetes and develop a diet that he can enjoy. And be sure to include his favorite food, not everyday but often. Take care of yourself and eventually he will get the idea and follow. As far as exercise ask him to help you with some of yours getting him involved is your biggest challenge. Wishing you and yours good health websites to visit: http://www.dlife.com http://www.DiabetesControlforLife.com