my new boyfriend sufferers from type 1 diabetes, what do I need to know?

Hi, my new boyfriend told me that he is suffering from type 1 diabetes. I would like to know something more about this disorder and how would I behave in some situation. This is new for me and I would like to be supportive for him. If someone has similar experience I would be glad to hear.

Hi, I am also suffering from type 1 diabetes so I may tell you few things you need to know. People who are suffering from such disorders have to inject themselves several times per day with insulin. Also they have some eating habits and have to exercise because it is very important for be in good condition. Also alcohol and cigarettes are strictly forbidden.

Hi, my boyfriend of 9 months has type 1 diabetes as well. I know a little about it, but mostly I just feel in the dark about his medical life. I would also like to learn more about it, because I know it is a part of his life, and he is a part of my life. I feel like it would be a burden to ask him, but I would like to have just as much of an understanding of it as he does, so I can really understand how it impacts his life. I know that diabetics can have seizures if they get too low, and that if they do have a seizure, you should put sugar or icing on their gums, as it is the fastest way for their bodies to absorb sugar. If you are dating a diabetic, you should probably know this, in case you are alone together, and something happens. I was wondering if something that happens to my boyfriend is normal...when he gets low, he loses all of his sex drive. is this normal for diabetics?