[Diabetes-talk] question

[Ed Bryant]

Hi Paul,
	You should definitely have a food plan as we should all strive to
keep our diabetes in check.  Apparently, the CDE you went to does not
understand blindness, and does not realize that blindness is not synonymous
with inability.
	My wife and I are totally blind and sometimes I face issues in which
sighted health professionals don't understand I can do pretty much anything
concerning my diabetes without sight.  
	So, please let me know where you live, and I will let you know if I
know any health professionals in your area.  Also, the Mayo Clinic in
Rochester, Minnesota publishes "Your Diabetes Diet: Exchange Lists."  This
publication is in frames, so you may not be able to read it, but you can
find it at http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00077.  
	Incidentally, I have had diabetes for about 50 years and I find it
to be a nuisance, but a condition that can be managed.  
	Also, if you would like me to telephone you, please, send your phone
number and where you live in a private email, I will call.  

Best Regards,
Ed Bryant

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul & Paula Jordan
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 7:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question

As I mentioned in my intro to the group a few days ago, I've been diagnosed
as diabetic for almost 3 months, and have had meter issues, 

Which I think are being fixed today.  My next issue has to do with whether
or not I should have a food plan.  I have met for 4 times with a cde, but
she hasn't said anything about this.  

When I was first diagnosed, I began to read everything I could get my hands
on, and, now I feel almost like a "duck out of water."  

The view seems to be that all blind people have sighted caregivers, and, I
don't have any idea where this comes from.  When I tell them that I don't
have sighted help, 

They throw up their hands in astonishment, and quickly fade away not knowing
what to do. 

Is the lack of a food plan a real concern, and if so, are there places to
contact for this type of help. 

Thanks in advance.  

 

Paul

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