[Diabetes-talk] New Member Introduction

[Robert Shelton]

Thanks.  It dawned on me last night that I really do need to learn these
techniques just as surely as if I were the diabetic.  Doesn't say much for
my level of awareness that it took me 10 years and a visit from EMS to
figure it out.  Linda is OK this evening.  I turned up the prodigy device in
some web searching, but was not sure how well it would work.

I feel like I really did come to the right place.  Thanks again.

--Robert

"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in
it."
--Psalm 118:24

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of K C
Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Member Introduction

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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