So I went with my lovely diabetic to a conference this past sunday that the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) was holding. Turns out that her old childhood doctor was giving the talk.
The talk was intriguing enough that I actually listened and learned a few things. After being with a diabetic for a little over 13 years you learn a thing or two or five! Although it was not a complete waste some of it was rather interesting. Such as when he talked about the the different times of insulin that is out there. Now can I tell you what kind my wife is on... um.... no. I have no idea if it is fast acting or whatever, your lucky I know the brand name. He talked for about 45 - 60 minutes about Type 1 diabetes which was really insightful for one that does not have it. He talked about differences between type 1 and 2, aside from the obvious one is 'hooked' on insulin and the other takes a pill a day. Quite an interesting talk overall.
Afterwards my wife talked with her former doctor for a moment and I was introduced. We chatted for a moment about diabetes and how well my wife was doing before someone else came over and started talking with him. So in between sessions we go!
The second talk was about upcoming technologies that the JDRF were fund and research. The most important one that was most interesting was the Artificial Pancreas. This could mean that my wife does not have to regulate insulin. I will let her post about that. The JDRF talked about a few other important happenings that were going on before taking questions about the progress of this important technology.
Well now to the other stuff. My wife woke up at about 4am this morning low and had to almost literally shake me awake to tell me. It is strange I can hear her pump beeping in my sleep but when she needs me to wake up I can't do that. I was awake enough though to make sure she was doing OK. I did check on her when she finally made it back to bed. It was a rough night for her because as much as I hate her beeping and getting low during the night I think she hates it more. I made sure she got up and out of bed before I left for work this morning and made sure she was alright.
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