[BlindTlk] Questions about dealing with neuropathy

[Gentle, Rain]

How do those of you out there deal with neuropathy, 24 seven numbing nerve shooting pain, and also as well is there any natural remedies for this instead of medication‘s or any suggestions? Thank you.
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> On Feb 28, 2026, at 7:09 AM, David Meyer via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have used a Prodigy voice for years, and have generally been quite successful doing it. This is what I do.
> 
> 1. Once the machine is ready I stick a fingertip close to the center of the tip.
> 2. I bring my hanbd to my mouth and give my finger a healthy squeeze.
> 3. Once I feel blood on my lips or taste it in my mouth, I run my finger across the end of the strip. Though this works better sometimes than others, I almost always get a successful test result.
> 
> I know this does not sound all that pleasant, but for me, it has worked well.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via BlindTlk
> Sent: Friday, February 27, 2026 5:53 PM
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> Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>; NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [BlindTlk] Prodigy voice
> 
> Greetings,  
> 
> I have Type 2 Diabetes.  I am trying once again to use the Prodigy Voice glucometer and not being terribly successful.  I usually do not get enough blood on the test strip to get a good reading.  I would love to learn how to use one of these continuous glucose monitors, but because I don’t take insulin, insurance said “no.”  I was in the hospital recently, (for something not related to my diabetes), but the nurses tested my blood sugar 4 times a day and never seemed to have a problem getting enough blood.  That leads me to believe that either I’m doing something wrong or my meter is just not very good.  I will thank you in advance for any assistance with this matter.  Thank you all.    
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
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