One of the first things you should do after a diabetes diagnosis is talk about the diagnosis with your partner. Ask them how they feel about the diagnosis. You should also discuss the health of the person with diabetes. Discuss how they feel about dietary and daily routine changes that will occur because of the diabetes. You should also share your feelings with your partner. For example, your partner may feel anxious or scared. You may want to say, “I understand you may have a lot of feelings about my diagnosis. I feel scared and overwhelmed. I want us to discuss your feelings and concerns because this affects you, too.” After you or your partner receive a diabetes diagnosis, you may want to tell your partner what you need from them. Every person with diabetes may need different things, so you should let your partner know what they can do for you. This can help the two of you avoid problems or frustrations. If your partner has diabetes, you should discuss your needs from them. For example, if you have diabetes, you may need help counting carbs or reminders to take medication, but you may not need help checking your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, your partner may be concerned if they are away and you don’t answer your phone or contact them. Together, develop a system of checking in and letting each other know you are fine. This may be periodic texts or a phone call at a certain time each night.  Make sure to come up with a system that you feel comfortable with and doesn’t invade your privacy or makes you feel smothered. If your partner worries too much, talk to them about it. Let them know that managing your diabetes means you can live a normal life, so their increased concern is not necessary. No matter if you or your partner has diabetes, you may have questions and concerns after the diabetes diagnosis. Additionally, you or your partner may have concerns as you learn to manage the diabetes. Listen to your partner when they come to you with concerns. You may not agree with everything they say, but you should listen to them when they express their views. For example, your partner may come to you with concerns about your health. Perhaps you have been going off of doctor’s orders or eating foods you shouldn’t, which is affecting your health. Listen to your partner when they have these concerns for you. If your partner is right, try brainstorming together for solutions. Diabetes management is not always easy. Sometimes, you may not know the best way to manage something, or perhaps you don’t know how to do it. If your partner has diabetes, you may have questions about their management and how you can help. Ask your partner for ideas and suggestions. They can offer different ways of approaching problems, thinking about things, or suggest ideas. If your partner doesn’t know how to help, you both could brainstorm or search online for ideas.
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One-sentence summary -- Talk about the diagnosis. Let your partner know what you need. Develop a check-in system. Listen to your partner’s concerns. Ask for help.

Q: Native Japanese counting tends to be simpler than the Sino-Japanese system and is only used to count things from 1 to 10. This set of numbers is also considered a universal counter. However, you can't use native Japanese to count money, time, or people. There are no counters in native Japanese style, which makes it simpler to use in daily life, for example, if you want to order 1 coffee or 3 pieces of sushi. Use flashcards or a similar method to learn the first 5 numbers in the native Japanese style counting. If you already know how to read hiragana, you can sound out the words.  One (1) is ひとつ (hitotsu, pronounced "hee-toh-tsoo"). Two (2) is ふたつ (futatsu, pronounced "foo-tah-tsoo"). Three (3) is みっつ (mittsu, pronounced "mee-tsoo." Pause a beat between the two syllables). Four (4) is よっつ (yottsu, pronounced "yoh-tsoo"). Five (5) is いつつ (itsutsu, pronounced "ee-tsoo-tsoo"). Once you've mastered the first 5 numbers, move on to the next 5 using the same practice methods you used for the first 5. Now you can count to 10 in the native Japanese, or Wago, style.  Six (6) is むっつ (muttsu, pronounced "moo-tsoo"). Seven (7) is ななつ (nanatsu, pronounced "nah-nah-tsoo"). Eight (8) is やっつ (yattsu, pronounced "yah-tsoo"). Nine (9) is ここのつ (kokonotsu, pronounced "koh-koh-noh-tsoo"). Ten (10) is とう (tou, pronounced toh).
A: Learn when you can use the native Japanese style counting. Start with the numbers from 1 to 5. Add the numbers 6 through 10.

Article: A dry throat may indicate that your fluid intake is insufficient. Drinking enough fluids, especially plain old water, may then eliminate the dry throat. Sip water or any other fluids regularly throughout the day.  Limit your intake of caffeinated and alcoholic beverages, for the same reason an athletic trainer would recommend. These substances have a dehydrating effect, so regardless of what the commercials tell you, these are not the beverages to grab to quench your thirst. Some medications can have dehydrating effects also, so consider consulting your physician or pharmacist regarding your medications and dry throat symptoms. Smoking is a bad choice for about a million other reasons already, but it -- and other throat irritants like dust and air pollution -- can cause dry throat.  If you suffer from dry throat (and even if you don’t, for that matter), limit your exposure to throat-irritating pollutants. Breathing through an open mouth not only exposes the back of the throat to drier external air, it also means incoming air bypasses the typically moist environment inside the nose.  This is one reason why dry throat can occur when you are battling a stuffy nose. If you notice dry throat especially after waking up, it may be the result of mouth-breathing during sleep – a potential sign of sinus adenoid issues. The backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus can cause various kinds of throat irritation, including a feeling of dryness.  Again, if your dry throat happens mostly as you wake up in the morning, this may be the cause. If you suffer from reflux during the night, you might try to limit your intake of acid producing foods in the evening, prop your head up higher with pillows, prop up the headboard side legs of your bed with wood blocks, or consult your pharmacist or doctor regarding the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications. Colder air holds less moisture, so during winter months especially, with the added drying effect of home heaters, your indoor air may become extremely dry. This can lead to a dry throat. The cool mist from the humidifier can soothe a dry throat by adding moisture to the mucus membranes. This may also be your excuse to take a long winter vacation to a warm, tropical climate! When caused by a medical condition, dry throat is usually the result of an annoying but generally not severe condition like allergies or the common cold.  That said, when a more serious condition is present, dry and/or sore throat can be an early indicator.  Dry throat can be an indicator of serious underlying medical conditions. If you have repeated sore throats, too, consider seeing an ear, nose, and throat doctor. They can assess you to rule out these issues. If you have a fever and body aches with your dry throat, consult your physician to determine if you have an infection that may be of concern.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Stay hydrated. Avoid tobacco smoke and pollutants. Address possible mouth-breathing. Address possible acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Deal with dry air by using a humidifier. Rule out more serious conditions.