Well, well! Becky, be yourself. This is part of you as it is for me for the last 43 years. I am 53 now and single now. If someone is that ignorant and they say things such as that…screw it. Who needs them. Their are wonderful men and women out there that are accepting and won't judge you. Be confident and just let them know, this is me and I live with it and it's part of who I am. if they are of a quality caliber they will not be ignorant. I usually go out with someone a few times before I let them know. First I see if I would want to date them! LOL. At my age it isn't easy. Their ate great guys out there that will accept you!!
Great response, Elana! I, also, have been a type 1 for 43 years and I am 49 and recently divorced. I let the person I am dating know right away. This is my preference. There are arguments for right away or waiting, but it is up to you to decide. I wear a pump and it is noticeable, so it comes up in converation. Like Elana said, there are many people that are good and won't hold the fact you are diabetic as a turn off. It is up to us to educate those that have preset notions about diabetes. Many people do not know that we are just like they are in most respects and sometimes even a bit healthier. Don't judge everyone else because of a few bad experiences. There are truly understanding and caring people that will want to date you, even with your diabetes.
Never really gave this topic much thought, but as always, fully enjoyed reading these posts on the subject. :-) I can henestly say that none of my previos relationships ever ended because of my diabetes. I several instances, my date knew someone else with diabetes. At times, the diabetes would become a conversation peice, and what better way to break the ice, then talking about something you know about. My wife's younger brother has type 1, so she already knew allot on the subject.
Is disclosing the fact that you are a survivor of Diabetes with a date,any different then informing ones employer? Fun subject! Has anyone here ever dated another type 1?
Jedski
Type 1 since 1966
Pumping since 2000
CGM Since 2009
Accepting Those Things I Cannot Change 1 Day At A Time
Becky, I let whomever I'm dating know right away.It is a major part of my life...some men have been rude and disrespectful about it (at least they were honest, but still), some have been caring, but I always take the first date to mention it, then by their reaction, I go from there!
Ditto!! They alway find out right away anyways as I need to check my sugar or take insulin. I used to try to hide it until I was more comfortable, but now.. it really is better to know right away if someone can handle this kind of issue in your life and theirs.. it also tells you what kind of person you are dealing with right off the bat!!