Love & Diabetes: Can Diabetes Affect Your Relationship?

How diabetes affects relationship

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  • Managing diabetes alone is complex and can strain a relationship.
  • Hypoglycemia or hypo causes bizarre mood swings, leading to emotional turmoil.
  • Cooperation and support are necessary when you live with a person with diabetes.
  • A little compromise and a better understanding of your partner's needs can make diabetes management easier.

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