Fixing food for my husband for when he is out hunting,?

Question

He is in his mid sixties, a heart patient, diabetic and has problems eating because of his dentures. He takes off with young men on hunting expeditions that last from three days to a week and I worry about him eating properly. I cannot get him to take better care of his health and don't want to nag him either.What can I do?

Answer 1

Your worried about his health but is scared of nagging him....It's your husband not any of ours!!! It's your job to make sure you two live for 20 or more yrs at allllll cost

Answer 2

He is g*y

Answer 3

Increase his life insurance.

Encourage his behavior.

The big cash in cannot be far away.

Answer 4

Wow. I don't think there is much you can do except send some low sodium V8 juices, low sodium vegetable soups, oatmeal and/or oatmeal bars, protein bars, canned fruit & vegetables, and Loma Linda/Worthington brand FriChik, Linkettes, Big Franks, fish - salmon and tuna, and beans for protein.

Also, vitamins B, C, D, E

Your a good wife. Joy to you!

Answer 5

Just tell him you love him and want him to be around for a few more years because you have more of your life you want to share with him.

He is a grown man and if he does not want to take care of himself there is not much you can do. Just let him know how much you enjoy spending your life with him and that you hope he makes good decisions that will make that happen.

From his point of view he may want to prove to himself that he can still partake of the things he used to enjoy doing, such as hunting. You do not want to deny him that do?

Answer 6

Increase the amount of life insurance you have on him.

Just because you love and care for your husband, it doesn't mean that you have to be responsible for his health issues. If he's physically and mentally well enough to take hunting trips, then he's well enough to take care of himself. Take a step back and allow your husband's health concerns to become HIS concerns.

I served on a volunteer fire department for 12 years, and have responded to numerous diabetic emergencies. Many of which were men who made everyone around them responsible for their health. Wives, secretaries, friends, and even their own children~everyone had to be responsible except for them. It was damned irritating to arrive on scene and see these people wracked with guilt and blaming themselves for not keeping a better eye on the guy who put them in charge his health.

Answer 7

You can't do anything if he isn't will to do something for himself.

Answer 8

OK, I know something about diabetes.  My dad was a diabetic for 30 years and I took care of him after heart surgery and in his last days.

Is your guy good about testing his blood?  Eating regularly?  Is he on insulin?  These are all important questions to answer.

If he is good about testing his blood and does it regularly, it will be easier.  Pack him those little packages of peanut butter crackers for a quick snack.  We also kept those little miniature candy bars around for immediate blood sugar boosts.

If he starts to feel outta wack, he needs to test immediately.  You can't tell if you're high or low unless you test because the symptoms are the same.  If you're high - insulin shot.  If you're low, candy bar.  You have to do something fast if your sugar is spiking or dipping to avoid coma.

Given what you said, he will most likely have problems being low because of the activity associated with hunting and the tendency to not eat for extended periods of time.  Get lots of those cracker packs and stick them in his gear where he can get to them fast.

He needs to test after he eats, especially if they are making horrible sugary (like barbque) camp food.  I know it's hard, but ultimately he is responsible for his health.  If he hasn't had a good close scare yet, that may be what it takes to make him pay attention.  I know too many people that had to get knowed up real quick that way.

Good Luck!

EDIT:  Don't pay any attention to the idiots that stalk Y!A.  I can tell you are genuinely concerned and are looking for help.  Too many people, doctors, even, don't understand diabetes.  Are there any support groups or dieticians in your neighborhood?  You should see if you can find some local folks who know what they are talking about to advise you more specifically.  I know it isn't easy.  I wish I could talk to you in person!

NOTHER EDIT:  Diabetes is a FAMILY PROBLEM!  Would you say to a child, grown or not, "It's YOUR problem you figure it out!"  NO OF COURSE YOU WOULDN'T!