[Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic

dmgina dmgina at qwest.net
Sat Nov 8 12:52:44 UTC 2008 

Just know how excited we are to help you in any way we can.
I am pleased Mike was there to help.
Don't tell Mike, he is a good man giggle,
his hat will fall off.
We love to tease.
Dar

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 8:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic


> Hi, Eddy.  Yes, I spoke with Mike yesterday, and am going to be receiving 
> the voice meter.  Just so all of you know for future reference, the 
> company does take care of all the paper work for you if you're on 
> Medicare/medicate, and you need that help.  All I had to do was to submit 
> some personal information, and they cent prescription forms to my Doctor.
>
> I will be happy to talk with you on the phone, and on the list.  I need 
> all the wisdom, and support I can get, and to be able to offer it to 
> others as I proceed on my journey.  On a lighter note:  I'll be able to 
> present my rehab councilor with the Prodigy voice, show her how it works, 
> and let her know to recommend it to all her diabetic clients.  smiley...
> Kijuana
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 11:27 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic
>
>
>> Hi Kijuana,
>>    I do not recommend the Prodigy Autocode because the Prodigy Voice is 
>> far better.  For one thing, the Autocode will only give you one reading, 
>> or when you stick your finger it will only tell you your blood glucose 
>> level one time.
>>    The Prodigy Voice will repeat the results as often as you want.
>>    In my opinion the Prodigy Voice is easier to use because all control 
>> buttons, when pushed, will tell you what they are.  Note: I found the 
>> Prodigy Autocode easy to use, but not nearly as easy as the Prodigy 
>> Voice.
>>     Some of the messages you have received offer emotional support, but 
>> didn't go into great depth.  I will send to this list some information on 
>> emotions, which may be helpful.  I would also be happy to talk with you 
>> as the emotional aspects of diabetes can be difficult to deal with. I 
>> have had diabetes for about fifty years and would be happy to talk with 
>> you if you want.  My phone number is 573-875-8911, or if you would like, 
>> send me your phone number off-list, and I will call you.  By for now.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Ed Bryant
>> ----- 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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