[Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic

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r u type 1 or 2?
Cebbie
iam type 1 for 41 yrs live in Illinois
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 4:23 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic


> 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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