[Diabetes-talk] New Member Introduction

[Paul & Paula Jordan]

Hi Robert:  I am a diabetic with a totally blind spouse, and I'm not sure
what her reactions would be in an emergency.  I'm not sure how she'd feel
about testing me, nor am I sure how I would feel either.  I know that when I
test, I can tell how much blood I've got, but I'm not sure what she'd do.  
I have mentioned your situation, and I think she'll probably share some of
her ideas later.  
Hang in, and I hope and trust we can get you some help soon.  

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Robert Shelton
Sent: Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:04 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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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