[Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic
K C
kcc86 at hotmail.com
Sun Nov 9 01:50:59 UTC 2008
I love the teasing. Just to let everyone know, I pushed the button twice
today. Once when at a meeting of our nfb capter, and once here at home,
though the second time I cried a bit before finally getting up the courage
to do it. :)
Kijuana
----- Original Message -----
From: "dmgina" <dmgina at qwest.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 08, 2008 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I'm a silent Diabetic
> 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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