[Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic

[K C]

Type 2.  I've been in Indiana for a little over a year.
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From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 12:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic


>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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