# \#spouse

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## [What role does your spouse / significant other play in your diabetes management?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-role-does-your-spouse-significant-other-play-in-your-diabetes-management/13862)

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**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-role-does-your-spouse-significant-other-play-in-your-diabetes-management/13862 "2023-06-24T15:46:56Z")

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I am 63 and was diagnosed when I was 50 and had already been married 20 years. My T1 diagnosis was quite a surprise to everyone, but we’ve all adjusted. My wife and kids have played virtually no role in my diabetes man…