Even after a visit to the GP in 2014 to explore the possibility of Parkinson's, medical opinion at that time was that Chris’s symptoms were a likely product of Type 1 Diabetes. After something of a battle, Chris was referred to Kings College Hospital and given a sensor insulin pump which alarmed if his blood sugar dropped. It was a life changing piece of equipment, and we were both trained to use it. I became an expert at ‘rewiring’ my husband. And so we reach 2023. Lockdown is over, and I have increasing concerns about Chris’s mental deterioration and his decreasing mobility and dexterity. We have moved to a large ground floor flat closer to the town centre, so that I no longer have a lawn to mow, and Chris can walk into town. However, his balance is poor, and he starts to walk with the aid of a stick. I buy him a small mobility scooter on Ebay. At his 6 monthly appointment with the Diabetes Nurse in early 2023, the nurse refers Chris for a Dr’s appointment t...
The purpose of this blog is to chart my journey as an unpaid carer for my husband. If it gives even one other carer or professional or supporter a clearer understanding of the highs and lows, then it's worth the effort.