[Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic

[K C]

Thank you for the welcome.  Actually I have only just gotten information 
about even ordering a meter yesterday.  My state rehab is recommending the 
Prodigy auto code meter?  What is the difference between that one, and the 
voice?  I receive Medicate, and Medicare, all parts.  In general, can you 
get new testing strips for these special meters at your local pharmacy, or 
do you have to order them always from Prodigy.  And lastly does your list 
offer emotional support?  I'm still in shock, and am scared to death... 
Before last Thursday I didn't even know I had this.  Thank you all.
Kijuana


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 3:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic


> Hi Kijuana,
>    I am glad you have joined our Diabetes talk list.  There are probably 
> several ways we can assist you, but first it sounds like your blood sugars 
> are too high, so that should be an immediate goal to get the sugars down.
>    Your doctor may  have already had you do a lab called hemoglobin A1C, 
> which gives you your average blood sugar for a two or three month period.
>    It sounds like you are testing your blood glucose levels, but there is 
> a fairly new blood glucose monitor out, which is pretty easy to use for 
> someone who is blind or has low vision.  It is called the Prodigy Voice 
> and can be ordered from:
> Homecare Supply of America
>
> Big Sandy, TX
>
> 800-333-1412
>
> Meter: $89.95
>
> Container of 50 strips: $21.95
>
>    If you have Medicare they will pay for the meter and a few strips, but 
> they will only purchase you a new meter, I believe, every three years.
>
>    If you have Medicaid, they will help with a glucose meter, but they can 
> be difficult to work with.  They are run state by state while Medicare is 
> nation wide.
>
>    If you need to use Medicaid, please let us know, and I am sure you will 
> receive help from this list.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed Bryant
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, November 03, 2008 9:12 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic
>
>
>> Hello, everyone.  My name is Kijuana.
>> On Thursday the 30th of October I was diagnosed with Diabetes after
>> Uterine surgery on the 23rd of October.  I had no idea I had it.
>>
>> I'm so scared!  I have never had to stick myself to test my blood sugar 
>> or
>> anything else.  I know a little about it because I have had personal 
>> friends
>> who have
>> suffered major complications from this disease, and some of them have 
>> died.
>> Logically I know it is something people live with, and control everyday. 
>> I
>> also understand that it is a very common illness.  It's just that it has
>> never been a part of my daily life.
>>
>> I don't know how to act, or react now.  Because I have no symptoms I 
>> don't
>> know how to eat differently or anything else.  Over the past few days I 
>> have
>> continued to do like I always have, but the numbers on the blood tests 
>> say
>> different.  Its silence scares me more than if I had some weird symptoms,
>> went to my Doctor, and was diagnosed then.
>>
>> How do you deal
>> with the days, weeks, and months after diagnoses emotionally?  They'll be 
>> a
>> lot of education I'll get in the coming weeks on diet, life style 
>> changes,
>> etc.  But what I really need right now is those who're living with this
>> disease to share their experiences with me so I can put my feet on some 
>> kind
>> of ground.  Thank you for reading all this.  I feel totally disoriented. 
>> My
>> state services for the blind leave a lot to be desired, so my councilor
>> doesn't even know where to begin as far as purchasing a meter, testing
>> supplies, etc.  Any help will really be appreciated.
>> Kijuana
>>
>>
>
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