[Diabetes-talk] New Member Introduction

[K C]

Hello, Robert.  My name is Kijuana, and I'm a newly diagnosed Diabetic, as 
well as being totally blind.  First I'd like to say I feel for you in terms 
of being scared last night during you're wife's emergency.

The first thing I'd suggest you do is to put yourself in the place of 
someone who is blind, and is Diabetic.  Get as much education as possible 
from those on the list who manage this disease just as your wife must. 
Believe me, there is no method of management blind people can't use today.

There is a meter that speaks blood sugar readings called the Prodigy Voice. 
It can be bought from Advance Diabetic solutions.  The number will follow. 
You can be taught to take her blood sugar, place the blood on the strip, and 
get an accurate reading just as Linda does when she's testing normally.

The second suggestion I have is to speak with others on this list who're 
Insulin dependent about various techniques on how to inject someone, as well 
as quick methods for raising blood sugars.  It is important to take this on 
as though you are the Diabetic as you'll end up using these tools, most 
likely, without sighted help.

You have come to the right list for both help, and support.  I'm glad that 
you've sent out this request for help.

The number for Advanced Diabetic Solutions is:  Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
is 888-377-6382.  I wish you luck, and no more heart pounding nights like 
last one.
Take care of you.. --- Original Message ----- 
From: "Robert Shelton" <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Member Introduction


> Hi.  My wife (sighted) is a diabetic and I'm a total.  Linda was diagnosed
> almost 10 years ago, and is heavily insulin-dependent.  We've been 
> muddling
> through - maybe half a dozen incidents of heavy insulin shock over ten
> years, and I've always been able to handle things, but last night was
> different. I wound up calling 911.  What I'm looking for is how a blind
> person can best be prepared to handle emergencies with a diabetic partner.
> I looked at the list archives but didn't see a search function.  I've got
> emergency sugar stashed away, but I need to make sure I can read her blood
> sugar without depending on Linda - surely there are solutions for this. 
> If
> anyone has suggestions, I'd be more than grateful.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> --Robert
>
> "...and you fill your cup with whatever bitter brew you're drinking, and 
> you
> spend your life diggig' coal from the bottom of your grave."
>
> --Patty Loveless "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive"
>
>
>
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