[Diabetes-talk] Is the any hope for the Insurance Field?

[Mike Freeman]

Actually, how good the health care in Canada is varies by province. For 
my own part, I'm not looking forward to national health care in that I'm 
perfectly happy with my fee-for-service system. But some rationalization 
of the U.S. health care system is almost inevitable, if only because 
businesses are becoming fed up with the escalating costs.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "The Jacobs' Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:37 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Is the any hope for the Insurance Field?


Hey Mike!!!  You hit the nail "RIGHT" on the head!!!  National Health
Care!!!  I really believe it's going to resort to that!!!  That's what
Canada has.  And my friend Ruth says, "At least everyone is covered that
way.  If you'll pardon the vernacular, she said, "Yah, you guys have got 
it
real shitty over there!"  At least we're all covered here."  She's a
kidney/pancreas transplant patient and she said everything was covered. 
She
didn't have to pay a dime or lift a finger to do it.
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>   1. FW: Foot Cream Offers Relief for People with Diabetes (Ed Bryant)
>   2. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Ed Bryant)
>   3. Welcome (Ed Bryant)
>   4. Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog policy does not
>      discriminate (Wilson, Joanne)
>   5. Re: FW: Foot Cream Offers Relief for People with Diabetes
>      (d m gina)
>   6. DAN Seminar Guest Speaker (The Jacobs' Family)
>   7. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>   8. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>   9. Re: DAN Seminar Guest Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>  10. Got my new Prodigy Voice (Albert Sanchez)
>  11. question (Paul & Paula Jordan)
>  12. Re: Got my new Prodigy Voice (Mike Freeman)
>  13. Re: question (d m gina)
>  14. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (d m gina)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:46:20 -0600
> From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] FW: Foot Cream Offers Relief for People with
> Diabetes
> To: "Diabetes Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <007501c992ca$bcb69060$3623b120$@net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hi Folks,
>
>                The following message is about HealthiFeet Foot Cream. 
> I
> have not tried this product, so I do not how good it is, but I will 
> let
> you
> know after I have tested it.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Ed Bryant
>
>
>
> From: Simon Ashdown [mailto:sashdown at tendercorp.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:47 PM
> To: ebryant at socket.net
> Subject: Foot Cream Offers Relief for People with Diabetes
>
>
>
> Hi Ed,
>
>
>
> Pls let me know if you need additional info on or samples of 
> HealthiFeet.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> --Simon Ashdown, Tender Corp.
>
>
>
>
>
> TENDER CORP.?S HEALTHIFEET? PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH SUSTAINED RELIEF 
> FROM
> FOOT DISCOMFORT
>
> OVER THE COUNTER MOISTURIZING CREAM IDEAL FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES,
> NEUROPATHY OR JUST PLAIN COLD FEET
>
>
>
> LITTLETON, N.H. (February 19th, 2009) ? Tender Corp., a leading
> manufacturer
> of over-the-counter topical cream and first aid products designed to
> enhance
> consumers? quality of life, today announced the release of 
> HealthiFeet?.
>
>
>
> A topical moisturizing cream clinically proven to relieve foot 
> discomfort,
> HealthiFeet? contains L-Arginine, a naturally occurring amino acid 
> which
> the
> body uses to regulate circulation. The L-Arginine in HealthiFeet? is
> transported through the skin transdermally by a patented delivery 
> system,
> restoring normal temperatures to cold feet and keeping them warm and
> healthy. Developed by SST Inc., the patented penetrating formula of
> HealthiFeet? naturally absorbs through your skin, exactly where you 
> need
> it.
>
>
>
> ?Our feet mirror our overall health,? says Tender president Jennifer
> Cusick.
> ?Conditions such as nerve and circulatory disorders,? she continued,
> ?often
> show their first symptoms in the feet. With three out of four 
> Americans
> experiencing serious foot problems at some point in their lives, 
> proper
> foot
> care becomes critical to maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
> Regular
> use of HealthiFeet Foot Cream is essential to maintaining healthy 
> feet.?
>
>
>
> Proper foot care is especially important for people with neuropathy or
> diabetes. Poor circulation in the feet of diabetics results in 82,000 
> foot
> amputations each year1.  However, comprehensive foot care programs 
> have
> been
> shown to reduce amputations by 50%.2
>
>
>
> When used as directed, the podiatrist-recommended HealthiFeet? has 
> been
> clinically proven to increase blood flow by 33% - 35% and foot 
> temperature
> by five to eight degrees.3 As such, HealthiFeet? also provides a
> much-needed
> solution for people who suffer with everyday cold feet.
>
>
>
> HOW TO APPLY HEALTHIFEET?
>
>
>
> Simply rub HealthiFeet? Foot Cream into the feet for five minutes,
> liberally
> covering the entire foot, top and bottom. Warmth can be experienced in
> less
> than ten minutes and last for several hours. The warmth will occur
> gradually
> and is an indication that HealthiFeet? is working to restore normal
> temperatures to your feet. Apply the cream twice per day, morning and
> evening, for seven days. After seven days, apply once per day to 
> maintain
> soft, healthy feet.
>
>
>
> HealthiFeet? comes in 1.8 OZ (MSRP$9.99) and 4 OZ (MSRP$19.99) tubes.
> HealthiFeet? will be available nationally at Wal-Mart beginning in 
> March
> 2009.
>
>
>
> About Tender Corporation
>
> Tender Corporation is a privately owned and operated business located 
> in
> the
> heart of the White Mountains in Littleton, NH. The company maintains
> offices
> and distribution centers in Barrie, Ontario; Rotterdam, Holland; 
> Newbury,
> England; and Oakland, California. Currently, its products are 
> distributed
> worldwide in over 40 countries. Founded in 1975, the firm manufactures 
> and
> markets the world-famous insect bite treatment, After Bite? -- The 
> Itch
> Eraser?, a full line of well-known insect repellents, first-aid
> (treatments,
> sunburn and windburn products, as well as activity-specific first aid 
> kits
> and survival gear through its outdoor division Adventure? Medical 
> Kits.
>
> More recently, Tender has established exclusive partnerships with
> Z-Medica?
> (maker of the hemostatic product QuikClot?) and Strategic Science
> Technologies, LLC (maker of the foot moisturizing cream HealthiFeet?) 
> to
> distribute their products through food, drug and mass retail channels. 
> The
> company also maintains a contract packaging division, which produces 
> OTC
> products for a variety of clients. Many of Tender?s products are 
> packaged
> in
> innovative ways that make them extremely convenient to use as well as
> environmentally responsible. Partial proceeds from the sale of the
> company?s
> products go to Tender Corporation?s Environmental Scholarship Fund.
> Complete
> product information is available on the company's web site:
> www.tendercorp.com <http://www.tendercorp.com/>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 1 American Diabetes Association
>
> 2National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases ?Ten
> Agencies Launch National Campaign to Reduce Amputation Rate?
>
> 3Diabetes Care, Volume 27, Number 1: 284-285, 2004
>
>
>
> Twitter: HealthiFeet
>
> Facebook:
> http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/HealthiFeet/41360911271?ref=ts
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Simon Ashdown
>
> Director of Public Relations
>
> Tender Corp. & Adventure Medical Kits
>
> T: 905.763.7137 M: 416.560.9016
>
> E: sashdown at tendercorp.com
>
> www.tendercorp.com & www.adventuremedicalkits.com
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:52:55 -0600
> From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Hi Mike,
> It would be nice to have a good speaker discuss podiatry issues or
> renal issues.
>
> Regards,
> Ed Bryant
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:45 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>
> Greetings, everyone!
>
> I'm currently arranging for a main or keynote speaker for this year's 
> DAN
> Seminar at the NFB national convention in Detroit. I have a question 
> for
> those who are planning to go or considering going to the convention 
> and
> who
> plan to attend the DAN Seminar: what diabetes-related topic would you 
> like
> to see covered by a keynote speaker? I'd like answers by Monday, 
> February
> 23
> if possible though if you come in late on this discussion, please 
> don't
> hesitate to venture your opinions. I make no guarantees that the 
> keynote
> speaker will cover your preferred topic but would appreciate your 
> input on
> the matter. You may post your ansers on this list or you may write me 
> at
> k7uij at panix.com.
>
> Incidentally, the seminar will take place on Sunday, July 5 from one
> o'clock
> to four o'clock in the afternoon with registration (and consequent 
> payment
> of DAN dues) beginning at 12:30 p.m.
>
> I look forward to the discussion.
>
> Mike Freeman, President
> Diabetes Action Network
> National Federation of the Blind
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:49:51 -0600
> From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Welcome
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <000a01c992d3$9c7f6840$d57e38c0$@net>
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> Hi Paul,
>
>                It is nice having you on our list, and I think you will 
> be
> enlightened.  We work together to help each other, and try to answer 
> all
> questions regarding diabetes and blindness.
>
> Again, welcome aboard.
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Ed Bryant
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:24:43 -0600
> From: "Wilson, Joanne" <JWilson at nfb.org> (by way of David Andrews
> <dandrews at visi.com>)
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Jury finds IA Dept. for Blind's guide dog
> policy does not discriminate
> To: david.andrews at nfbnet.org
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"; format=flowed
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>
> ----------
> From: Brammer, Robert [AG] [mailto:rbrammer at ag.state.ia.us]
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:53 PM
> To: Brammer, Robert [AG]
> Subject: Atty. Gen. release: Jury finds IA Dept.
> for Blind's guide dog policy does not discriminate
>
> To News Editors.   From Bob Brammer (Iowa
> Attorney General?s Office ? 515-281-6699.)
> Please find a release pasted below.  This will be
> posted soon at
> <http://www.iowaattorneygeneral.org/>www.IowaAttorneyGeneral.org
> .  A jury entered a verdict Wednesday in this
> case in Polk County District Court.
> Best regards,  Bram
> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> For immediate release ? Thursday, February 19, 2009.
> Contact Bob Brammer ? 515-281-6699
>
> Jury finds Iowa Department for the Blind?s
> Guide Dog Policy Does Not Discriminate
>
>             Des Moines.  A Polk County jury has
> rejected a Des Moines woman?s claim that the
> State of Iowa Department for the Blind
> discriminated against her by refusing her request
> to use a guide dog while she attended the
> Department?s orientation and adjustment training program.
>
>             The Department for the Blind
> orientation and training program is a
> comprehensive program that utilizes a totally
> non-visual approach to teaching blindness
> skills.  Students with partial vision are
> required to wear eyeshades to prevent reliance
> upon any visual cues during training.  Department
> policies prohibit the use of any visual aids
> within the orientation and training program,
> including guide dogs.  The Department has no
> objection to guide dogs in other situations.
>
>             Stephanie Dohmen, who is legally
> blind, attended the program for several months
> beginning in September 2000 and sought to
> re-enter the program in June 2002 accompanied by her guide dog.
>
>             Dohmen claimed in her lawsuit that
> the Department?s policy violated her rights under
> the Iowa Civil Rights Act and under federal laws
> that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability.
>
>             After a six-day trial, the
> eight-person jury rejected Dohmen?s claims in a verdict entered 
> Wednesday.
>
>
>             The Department for the Blind, which
> was represented in the trial by the Iowa Attorney
> General?s Office, argued that a totally
> non-visual approach ? and training without
> assistance of a guide-dog or other visual aids ?
> is the most effective approach for
> visually-impaired persons who are learning skills
> and techniques for dealing with blindness.
>
>             The Department places no limitations
> upon the use of guide dogs in other settings,
> including in the Department for the Blind
> building in downtown Des Moines.   For example,
> Karen Keninger, the Director of the Department,
> uses a guide dog, and the dog accompanied
> Keninger during her testimony at the trial.
>
>             The orientation program typically
> includes about six months of full-time training
> in various problem-solving skills, such as
> cane-travel on public streets, using Braille,
> using computers, and dealing with many other situations.
>
>             The Department for the Blind?s
> orientation and adjustment program was
> established in 1959 and is considered by many to
> be one of the most effective in the country.
>
>             During the trial, the State
> Department for the Blind presented testimony from
> Joanne Wilson and Frederic K. Schroeder, each a
> former Commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation
> Services Administration, which oversees programs
> for the blind around the country.
>
>             ?Iowa?s orientation program
> profoundly changes lives,? said Wilson, who also
> is Executive Director of the National Federation
> of the Blind.  ?It works.  It?s a cutting-edge
> program and a model for other states.?  Wilson is
> a Webster City native and ISU graduate who went
> through the Iowa Department for the Blind?s orientation program 
> herself.
>
>             Schroeder said:  ?To me the central
> point is that individuals have a choice in the
> type of training they take.  While programs must
> and should make reasonable accommodations, they
> cannot be required to alter the fundamentals of the program.?
>
> - 30 -
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:23:45 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] FW: Foot Cream Offers Relief for People
> with Diabetes
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Message-ID: <20090220002345.10278.73721 at p2025330.pubip.peer1.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> I am confused on the prices of this cream.
> Also would this be able to be paid for with your insurance?
> Or because it is over the counter you must pay it yourself?
> Is four ounces larger than eight ounces?
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:07:58 -0500
> From: "The Jacobs' Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Guest Speaker
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <001901c99308$6ef289e0$0201a8c0 at HOMENETWORK>
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> reply-type=original
>
> Hi Mike and Friends:  Is there any hope left for the insurance field 
> or
> what???  Especially for anyone on Medicare???  It's all so bass
> ackwards!!!I'd like to see that covered at some point...and possibly 
> they
> can present it with some hope particularly for diabetics???  Outside 
> of
> moving to Canada???  I was told by someone who lives there that 
> everyone
> is
> covered.  I might be willing to pay higher taxes if we could get some
> "REAL"
> healthcare out of it.
>
> Bern
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:00 PM
> Subject: Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 19, Issue 16
>
>
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>>   1. DAN Seminar Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>>   2. January Diabetes Forecast Articles (Mike Freeman)
>>   3. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Blindhands at aol.com)
>>   4. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (d m gina)
>>   5. Re: introduction (Buzz Krivonak)
>>   6. Proposal to Obama (Jacques E. Stiles)
>>   7. Re: Fw: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOODMORNING
>>      AMERICA TODAY..... (Mike Freeman)
>>   8. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>>   9. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (cheryl echevarria)
>>  10. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (catdancing)
>>  11. Re: January Diabetes Forecast Articles (d m gina)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:44:56 -0800
>> From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20090219014456.k7uij at panix.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>
>> Greetings, everyone!
>>
>> I'm currently arranging for a main or keynote speaker for this year's 
>> DAN
>> Seminar at the NFB national convention in Detroit. I have a question 
>> for
>> those who are planning to go or considering going to the convention 
>> and
>> who plan to attend the DAN Seminar: what diabetes-related topic would 
>> you
>> like to see covered by a keynote speaker? I'd like answers by Monday,
>> February 23 if possible though if you come in late on this 
>> discussion,
>> please don't hesitate to venture your opinions. I make no guarantees 
>> that
>> the keynote speaker will cover your preferred topic but would 
>> appreciate
>> your input on the matter. You may post your ansers on this list or 
>> you
>> may
>> write me at k7uij at panix.com.
>>
>> Incidentally, the seminar will take place on Sunday, July 5 from one
>> o'clock to four o'clock in the afternoon with registration (and
>> consequent
>> payment of DAN dues) beginning at 12:30 p.m.
>>
>> I look forward to the discussion.
>>
>> Mike Freeman, President
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> National Federation of the Blind
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:45:00 -0800
>> From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] January Diabetes Forecast Articles
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20090219014500.k7uij at panix.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>
>> Greetings, all.
>>
>> For those who can download NLS digital talking books, check out the
>> January, 2009 issue of "Diabetes Forecast", the monthly magazine of 
>> the
>> American Diabetes Association. While, like the author Gretchen 
>> Becker, I
>> often find the magazine almost too cheerful, this month's guest 
>> editorial
>> is superb. It outlines a strategy for diabetes control I 
>> wholeheartedly
>> endorse -- one emphasizing moderation and eschewing extremes.
>>
>> In another article, we learn that the latest research indicates that,
>> when
>> five or more grams of fiber are part of the carb count for a 
>> particular
>> item, rather than subtracting the whole fiber amount from the total 
>> carb
>> count to get the effective carb count, one should subtract *half* the
>> fiber carb count from the total to get the net carbs as it now 
>> appears
>> that some of the fiber is turned into glucose within the body by
>> anaerobic
>> bacteria! FASCINATING!
>>
>> And in the "Resources" section, under glucose meters, the Prodigy 
>> Voice
>> is
>> favorably mentioned and accurately described.
>>
>> I'm not done reading the mag yet but so far, it and all the issues of
>> "Diabetes Forecast" this past fall have been great and the recipes 
>> even
>> edible (sometimes I wonder where ADA gets its dietitians!).
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:55:45 EST
>> From: Blindhands at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <c04.56520c8a.36ce1621 at aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> What type of stem research is being worked on for diabetes?  What
>> research
>> is being done today and how can it help us.
>>
>> These are topics I would be interested in.
>> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 
>> 2
>> easy
>> steps!
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>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:12:10 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20090219031210.7483.82513 at p2025330.pubip.peer1.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> Oh me,
>> What on earth are Dan dues?
>> I don't understand.
>> Maybe some day everyone can get to Colorado where I can come to the
>> meetings.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
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>> every sinner has a future
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:11:57 -0500
>> From: "Buzz Krivonak" <krivonak at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <018601c9923f$d877e1e0$6401a8c0 at ibm6bfhxr0g9s6>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>>
>> Paul,
>>
>>   Sounds like you're on top of this; and I probably need to call 
>> Prodigy.
>>
>> Regards,
>>  Buzz
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul & Paula
>> Jordan
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:52 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>> Hi, one of the things I did with the audocode's documentation was to 
>> scan
>> it, and produce a refreshable Braille copy I could keep in my braill
>> note.
>> This has worked very well.  Also, when I talked with the folks at 
>> Prodigy
>> on
>> Friday, they advised me that they already have Braille copies of 
>> their
>> instructions for the voice.
>> Anything I hear is much appreciated.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buzz Krivonak
>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:15 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>>
>> Hi Paul & Paula,
>>
>>  I'm fairly new to this forum as well, and agree that it is a real 
>> find.
>> I
>> monitor it to help my brother-in-law, Russell, who is diabetic and 
>> blind
>> due
>> to retinopathy. He also has an Autocode, and I had some problems with 
>> it
>> too.  They don't sound exactly the same as your problems, but maybe 
>> they
>> will help you figure out what's wrong in your situation, especially 
>> if
>> changing the battery didn't help.
>>
>> Russell had an RN successfully taking his blood glucose and training 
>> him
>> to
>> use the Autocode before I used it, and he explained verbally to me 
>> how to
>> operate it for him.  Well, the first few times I inserted a test 
>> strip,
>> the
>> Autocode gave me the welcome, but not the temperature, and would not
>> count-down, or do a reading when we applied blood to the strip.  It 
>> would
>> just power off after a few minutes.  I tried this with several 
>> strips,
>> and
>> the results were the same. I read the documentation, and discovered 
>> that
>> one
>> side of each strip has a visual blood drop icon in the middle of the
>> strip,
>> and this needs to be facing the front of the Autocode.  All the test
>> strips
>> in the vial had been facing with the blood drop mark away from me, 
>> and I
>> did
>> not think to flip the strip over initially.  When I inserted the 
>> strip
>> with
>> the blood mark facing me, we got a successful reading.
>>
>> Unfortunately, the blood drop mark is only visual, and is not raised, 
>> so
>> you
>> can't feel it.  However, you can actually feel the difference between
>> each
>> side of the strip by feeling the metal leads at the bottom of the 
>> strip.
>>
>> We've also had a situation similar to yours in which the strip was
>> inserted
>> correctly, and the Autocode gave room temperature and instructions to
>> apply
>> blood. When we applied blood to the strip,  nothing happened, and
>> eventually
>> the meter gave the good-bye message and shutdown.  I believe there 
>> was a
>> visual error code, but there was no audio message. We eventually 
>> figured
>> out
>> that there was too much blood on the test strip; so most likely there 
>> was
>> a
>> visual code that I looked up in the documentation - I just don't
>> remember.
>> So I think Mike's suggestion to have a sighted person check for error
>> codes,
>> and look it up is right on the money. We put in another strip, and 
>> took
>> the
>> reading with a smaller blood sample, and the meter did the 
>> count-down,
>> and
>> gave a reading.  So now I always try to make sure there isn't too 
>> much
>> blood
>> on the strip when I take a reading.
>>
>> I have to agree that the Autocode seems difficult for a totally blind
>> person
>> to use, despite marking it with nail polish. Some of the error codes 
>> are
>> displayed only visually, with no audio. I found the documentation to 
>> be
>> helpful, but again it's in printed form only.  Hopefully, Russell 
>> will
>> switch to the Voice soon.
>>
>> Finally - not sure if you've seen the tips on using the Prodigy 
>> meters on
>> the NFB website, but it's  worth reading. I think Mike sent this link
>> late
>> last year:
>> http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/Publications/vod/vod_23_1/vodwin0806.htm
>>
>> Hope these help, and good luck!
>>
>> Regards,
>>  Buzz
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:02 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>> Paul:
>>
>> Welcome to the list.
>>
>> I assure you that the list is not going away. It is one of many lists 
>> NFB
>> operates and, in truth, is functioning just as it should -- as a
>> networking
>> device for blind diabetics in general and members of NFB who are 
>> diabetic
>> in
>> particular. I'm glad you find it helpful.
>>
>> It can't hurt to put new batteries in, have a sighted person set the
>> meter
>> up and see if that helps. Also (dumb as this sounds), make certain 
>> the
>> strips are going into the Autocode right-side-up. But since you're
>> getting
>> the initial musical salutation, I expect that isn't the issue.
>> But I'd have a sighted person check to see if you're getting an error
>> message.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 6:43 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>>
>> I am paul, and a newly diagnosed diabetic for about 3 months, and am
>> totally
>> blind, which for the record is not a diabetes related complication.
>> This
>> group has been a real find for me, and if there are issues with the
>> voice,
>> I
>> hope we aren't possibly going to lose the list as well.
>>
>> I have an issue with a prodigy talking audocode meter which I was 
>> given,
>> rather than the prodigy voice.  I have been working with this for 
>> about
>> 3
>> months, and now that the batteries are aging, I think I'm running 
>> into
>> issues.  First, when I insert a strip, it plays its music, and thanks 
>> me
>> for
>> using prodigy, then tells me the current room temperature, and says 
>> to
>> apply
>> blood into the strip.  I do this, and often nothing happens, it 
>> doesn't
>> beep
>> to indicate it has enough blood to test, and after 3 minutes, it 
>> sings
>> its
>> good-bye song, and shuts off.
>> There are no audible cues to tell me if low battery is an issue, or 
>> what
>> else to do.  Any suggestions?
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of darlene
>> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 10:19 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] newbe here
>>
>> hello  folks,
>>
>> where can I find an    order book  for  shoes, socks etc. dose 
>> Medicare
>> pay
>> for them also ?  how  do  I  go about  it ?
>>
>> is there   a chat room at  this  site for  support? newbe  here so 
>> don't
>> know
>>
>> thank you,jacky742
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:29:41 -0700
>> From: "Jacques E. Stiles" <spuron73 at jestiles.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Proposal to Obama
>> To: "A - J.E. Stiles" <spuron73 at jestiles.com>
>> Message-ID: <499CD225.40203 at jestiles.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>>
>> Common sense. (But I heard common sense was dead.)   I'd vote for
>> this!   JES/D  :-) :-)
>>
>> -- 
>>
>> -----------
>> Take your time going, but hurry up every little chance you get on the 
>> way
>> back.
>>
>>
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>> Message: 7
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:42:04 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS
>> ON GOODMORNING AMERICA TODAY.....
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <7C2588EE39B84CCA8A266FF6687D326A at owner96190708e>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> This is off-topic for this list.
>>
>> And it is a hoax.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:24 AM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON
>> GOODMORNING AMERICA TODAY.....
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: Rebecca Lee
>> To: cwestbrook1111 at yahoo.com
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:45 PM
>> Subject: Fwd: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING
>> AMERICA TODAY.....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 'People will forgive you of anything, but your success.'
>> -- Oscar Wilde
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Christine <dayscatwoman at yahoo.com>
>> To: pch155 at aol.com
>> Sent: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 6:03 pm
>> Subject: Fwd: FW: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD 
>> MORNING
>> AMERICA TODAY.....
>>
>>
>>
>>      Suppose its worth a shot....
>>
>>
>>      --- On Sun, 2/15/09, Teresa Johnson <teresamjohnson at charter.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>        From: Teresa Johnson <teresamjohnson at charter.net>
>>        Subject: Fwd: FW: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD
>> MORNING AMERICA TODAY.....
>>        To: "Alex Giuka" <warlord853 at yahoo.com>, "Bob"
>> <rlj678navy at yahoo.com>, "Christine" <dayscatwoman at yahoo.com>, "Al and
>> Jean" <aconkle1 at columbus.rr.com>, "Connie koenig" 
>> <cmazk1955 at yahoo.com>,
>> "Julie" <juliegiuka at charter.net>, "Phil" <marzprt at misn.com>,
>> "Ritamheart: aol.com" <Ritamheart at aol.com>, "Shirley Stoll"
>> <shirlstoll at charter.net>
>>        Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 5:23 PM
>>
>>
>> I truly hope this is not a scam.  I dare not forward it.
>>
>>> Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:39:24 -0800 (PST)
>>> From: gail mueller <gmueller52004 at yahoo.com>
>>> Subject: FW: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING
>>> AMERICA
>> TODAY.....
>>> To: undisclosed recipient <gmueller52004 at yahoo.com>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Well?.call me crazy, but here goes??????.
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>>> Subject: RE: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING
>>> AMERICA
>> TODAY.....
>>>
>>>
>>> Here is that microsoft thing I was telling you about, see what you
>>> think.
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>>> Ok guys, my lawyer's paralegal sent this one to me and if it
>> doesn't work, they are aware that we all will be coming to visit them
>> for a
>> law suit for false advertisement! J
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> THIS TOOK TWO PAGES OF THE TUESDAY20USA TODAY - IT IS FOR REAL
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To all of my friends, I do not usually forward messages,
>>>
>>> But this is from my friend Pearlas Sandborn and she really is
>>>
>>> an attorney.
>>>
>>>
>>> If she says that this will work - It will work. After all,What have
>>>
>>> you got to lose?
>>>
>>>
>>> SORRY EVERYBODY.. JUST HAD TO TAKE THE CHANCE!!! I'm an
>>>
>>> attorney, And I know the law. This thing is for real. Rest assured
>>>
>>
>>
>>> AOL and Intel will follow through with their promises for
>>>
>>> fear of facing a multimillion-dollar class action suit similar to 
>>> the
>>> one
>>>
>>> filed by PepsiCo against General Electric not too long a go.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear Friends: Please do not take this for a junk letter.
>>>
>>> Bill Gates sharing his fortune. If you ignore this, You will repent
>>>
>>> later .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Microsoft and AOL are now the largest Internet companies
>>>
>>> and in an effort to make sure that Internet Explorer remains the
>>>
>>> most widely used program, Microsoft and AOL are running an e-mail
>>>
>>> beta test.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> When you forward this e-mail to friends, Microsoft can and will
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For every person that you forward this e-mail to, Microsoft will pay
>>>
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>>>
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>>>
>>> Thought this was a scam myself, But two weeks af ter receiving this
>>>
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>>> a
>>> nd
>>>
>>> within days, I received a check for $24, 800.00 . You need to 
>>> respond
>>>
>>> before the beta testing is over. If anyone can afford this, Bill 
>>> gates
>>> is
>> the
>>>
>>> man.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It's all marketing expense to him. Please forward this to as many
>>>
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>>>
>>> We're not going to help them out with their e-mail beta test without
>>>
>>> getting a little something for our time.. My brother's girlfriend 
>>> got
>> in
>>>
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>>>
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>>> Windows Live(tm) Hotmail?...more than just e-mail.
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:18:24 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <8A74DE9E477445CAA16EBE4E7DC3AC3D at owner96190708e>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>>
>>
>> What type of stem research is being worked on for diabetes?  What
>> research
>> is being done today and how can it help us.
>>
>> These are topics I would be interested in.
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>> Message: 9
>> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:59:35 -0500
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <BAY131-DS236014993D99AD1A9A660A1B20 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> there are dues if you belong to DAN you pay yearly I believe it is 
>> $15 if
>> I
>> am not mistaken, but using this list is free.
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:12 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>>
>>
>>> Oh me,
>>> What on earth are Dan dues?
>>> I don't understand.
>>> Maybe some day everyone can get to Colorado where I can come to the
>>> meetings.
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> --Dar
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>>> every sinner has a future
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>> Message: 10
>> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:03:00 -0600
>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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>> the cure for type 1 diabetes
>> Debbie
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:44 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>>
>>
>>> Greetings, everyone!
>>>
>>> I'm currently arranging for a main or keynote speaker for this 
>>> year's
>>> DAN
>>> Seminar at the NFB national convention in Detroit. I have a question 
>>> for
>>> those who are planning to go or considering going to the convention 
>>> and
>>> who plan to attend the DAN Seminar: what diabetes-related topic 
>>> would
>>> you
>>> like to see covered by a keynote speaker? I'd like answers by 
>>> Monday,
>>> February 23 if possible though if you come in late on this 
>>> discussion,
>>> please don't hesitate to venture your opinions. I make no guarantees
>>> that
>>> the keynote speaker will cover your preferred topic but would 
>>> appreciate
>>> your input on the matter. You may post your ansers on this list or 
>>> you
>>> may
>>> write me at k7uij at panix.com.
>>>
>>> Incidentally, the seminar will take place on Sunday, July 5 from one
>>> o'clock to four o'clock in the afternoon with registration (and
>>> consequent
>>> payment of DAN dues) beginning at 12:30 p.m.
>>>
>>> I look forward to the discussion.
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman, President
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>>
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>> Message: 11
>> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:54:00 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] January Diabetes Forecast Articles
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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>>
>> Mike,
>> to add and subtract just never works for me.
>> I just don't get the understanding of it.
>> If I started that, I would just forget the whole thing and stop
>> everything.
>> I just do what the carbs are for each meal and that is the best I can 
>> do.
>> Going to the store is a night dream.
>> People see what they see, and that is that.
>> I try just to get a loaf of bread, and folks just about tip over if
>> they have to read to much.
>> so I do fruits cut up easier for me to handle.
>> As well as making salads.
>> then doing what I do for each meal.
>> I know  it sounds crazy, but I just don't get the support here in 
>> town
>> that most folks get.
>> I must be doing something rite though, or my sugars wouldn't be as 
>> good
>> as they are.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:29:50 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <C3B77CAEBF414A428807F94B8BC77A18 at owner96190708e>
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> The Diabetes Action Network, like every other division within NFB has,
> or ought to have, annual dues.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>
>
> Oh me,
> What on earth are Dan dues?
> I don't understand.
> Maybe some day everyone can get to Colorado where I can come to the
> meetings.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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> Message: 8
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:13:11 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <09C49FB4C6B249A78D520AB88123DF41 at owner96190708e>
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> Thanks.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ed Bryant" <ebryant at socket.net>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:52 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>
>
> Hi Mike,
> It would be nice to have a good speaker discuss podiatry issues or
> renal issues.
>
> Regards,
> Ed Bryant
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:45 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>
> Greetings, everyone!
>
> I'm currently arranging for a main or keynote speaker for this year's
> DAN
> Seminar at the NFB national convention in Detroit. I have a question 
> for
> those who are planning to go or considering going to the convention 
> and
> who
> plan to attend the DAN Seminar: what diabetes-related topic would you
> like
> to see covered by a keynote speaker? I'd like answers by Monday,
> February 23
> if possible though if you come in late on this discussion, please 
> don't
> hesitate to venture your opinions. I make no guarantees that the 
> keynote
> speaker will cover your preferred topic but would appreciate your 
> input
> on
> the matter. You may post your ansers on this list or you may write me 
> at
> k7uij at panix.com.
>
> Incidentally, the seminar will take place on Sunday, July 5 from one
> o'clock
> to four o'clock in the afternoon with registration (and consequent
> payment
> of DAN dues) beginning at 12:30 p.m.
>
> I look forward to the discussion.
>
> Mike Freeman, President
> Diabetes Action Network
> National Federation of the Blind
>
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> Message: 9
> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:34:29 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Guest Speaker
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> Bern:
>
> I've thought this might be a good topic if I can find the right 
> speaker.
>
> I think there may actually be some hope on this although I suspect a
> solution that would satisfy you would mean a national health care
> program but that's only an opinion. Whatever happens, it certainly 
> seems
> as though people are beginning to worry more about the problem.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "The Jacobs' Family" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 7:07 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Guest Speaker
>
>
> Hi Mike and Friends:  Is there any hope left for the insurance field 
> or
> what???  Especially for anyone on Medicare???  It's all so bass
> ackwards!!!I'd like to see that covered at some point...and possibly
> they
> can present it with some hope particularly for diabetics???  Outside 
> of
> moving to Canada???  I was told by someone who lives there that 
> everyone
> is
> covered.  I might be willing to pay higher taxes if we could get some
> "REAL"
> healthcare out of it.
>
> Bern
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> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:00 PM
> Subject: Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 19, Issue 16
>
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>>   1. DAN Seminar Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>>   2. January Diabetes Forecast Articles (Mike Freeman)
>>   3. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Blindhands at aol.com)
>>   4. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (d m gina)
>>   5. Re: introduction (Buzz Krivonak)
>>   6. Proposal to Obama (Jacques E. Stiles)
>>   7. Re: Fw: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOODMORNING
>>      AMERICA TODAY..... (Mike Freeman)
>>   8. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (Mike Freeman)
>>   9. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (cheryl echevarria)
>>  10. Re: DAN Seminar Speaker (catdancing)
>>  11. Re: January Diabetes Forecast Articles (d m gina)
>>
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>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:44:56 -0800
>> From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20090219014456.k7uij at panix.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>
>> Greetings, everyone!
>>
>> I'm currently arranging for a main or keynote speaker for this year's
>> DAN
>> Seminar at the NFB national convention in Detroit. I have a question
>> for
>> those who are planning to go or considering going to the convention
>> and
>> who plan to attend the DAN Seminar: what diabetes-related topic would
>> you
>> like to see covered by a keynote speaker? I'd like answers by Monday,
>> February 23 if possible though if you come in late on this 
>> discussion,
>> please don't hesitate to venture your opinions. I make no guarantees
>> that
>> the keynote speaker will cover your preferred topic but would
>> appreciate
>> your input on the matter. You may post your ansers on this list or 
>> you
>> may
>> write me at k7uij at panix.com.
>>
>> Incidentally, the seminar will take place on Sunday, July 5 from one
>> o'clock to four o'clock in the afternoon with registration (and
>> consequent
>> payment of DAN dues) beginning at 12:30 p.m.
>>
>> I look forward to the discussion.
>>
>> Mike Freeman, President
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> National Federation of the Blind
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:45:00 -0800
>> From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] January Diabetes Forecast Articles
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20090219014500.k7uij at panix.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII
>>
>> Greetings, all.
>>
>> For those who can download NLS digital talking books, check out the
>> January, 2009 issue of "Diabetes Forecast", the monthly magazine of
>> the
>> American Diabetes Association. While, like the author Gretchen 
>> Becker,
>> I
>> often find the magazine almost too cheerful, this month's guest
>> editorial
>> is superb. It outlines a strategy for diabetes control I
>> wholeheartedly
>> endorse -- one emphasizing moderation and eschewing extremes.
>>
>> In another article, we learn that the latest research indicates that,
>> when
>> five or more grams of fiber are part of the carb count for a
>> particular
>> item, rather than subtracting the whole fiber amount from the total
>> carb
>> count to get the effective carb count, one should subtract *half* the
>> fiber carb count from the total to get the net carbs as it now 
>> appears
>> that some of the fiber is turned into glucose within the body by
>> anaerobic
>> bacteria! FASCINATING!
>>
>> And in the "Resources" section, under glucose meters, the Prodigy
>> Voice is
>> favorably mentioned and accurately described.
>>
>> I'm not done reading the mag yet but so far, it and all the issues of
>> "Diabetes Forecast" this past fall have been great and the recipes
>> even
>> edible (sometimes I wonder where ADA gets its dietitians!).
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:55:45 EST
>> From: Blindhands at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <c04.56520c8a.36ce1621 at aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> What type of stem research is being worked on for diabetes?  What
>> research
>> is being done today and how can it help us.
>>
>> These are topics I would be interested in.
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>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:12:10 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> Oh me,
>> What on earth are Dan dues?
>> I don't understand.
>> Maybe some day everyone can get to Colorado where I can come to the
>> meetings.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
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>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:11:57 -0500
>> From: "Buzz Krivonak" <krivonak at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <018601c9923f$d877e1e0$6401a8c0 at ibm6bfhxr0g9s6>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>>
>> Paul,
>>
>>   Sounds like you're on top of this; and I probably need to call
>> Prodigy.
>>
>> Regards,
>>  Buzz
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Paul & Paula
>> Jordan
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:52 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>> Hi, one of the things I did with the audocode's documentation was to
>> scan
>> it, and produce a refreshable Braille copy I could keep in my braill
>> note.
>> This has worked very well.  Also, when I talked with the folks at
>> Prodigy
>> on
>> Friday, they advised me that they already have Braille copies of 
>> their
>> instructions for the voice.
>> Anything I hear is much appreciated.
>>
>> Paul
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buzz Krivonak
>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:15 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>>
>> Hi Paul & Paula,
>>
>>  I'm fairly new to this forum as well, and agree that it is a real
>> find. I
>> monitor it to help my brother-in-law, Russell, who is diabetic and
>> blind
>> due
>> to retinopathy. He also has an Autocode, and I had some problems with
>> it
>> too.  They don't sound exactly the same as your problems, but maybe
>> they
>> will help you figure out what's wrong in your situation, especially 
>> if
>> changing the battery didn't help.
>>
>> Russell had an RN successfully taking his blood glucose and training
>> him
>> to
>> use the Autocode before I used it, and he explained verbally to me 
>> how
>> to
>> operate it for him.  Well, the first few times I inserted a test
>> strip,
>> the
>> Autocode gave me the welcome, but not the temperature, and would not
>> count-down, or do a reading when we applied blood to the strip.  It
>> would
>> just power off after a few minutes.  I tried this with several 
>> strips,
>> and
>> the results were the same. I read the documentation, and discovered
>> that
>> one
>> side of each strip has a visual blood drop icon in the middle of the
>> strip,
>> and this needs to be facing the front of the Autocode.  All the test
>> strips
>> in the vial had been facing with the blood drop mark away from me, 
>> and
>> I
>> did
>> not think to flip the strip over initially.  When I inserted the 
>> strip
>> with
>> the blood mark facing me, we got a successful reading.
>>
>> Unfortunately, the blood drop mark is only visual, and is not raised,
>> so
>> you
>> can't feel it.  However, you can actually feel the difference between
>> each
>> side of the strip by feeling the metal leads at the bottom of the
>> strip.
>>
>> We've also had a situation similar to yours in which the strip was
>> inserted
>> correctly, and the Autocode gave room temperature and instructions to
>> apply
>> blood. When we applied blood to the strip,  nothing happened, and
>> eventually
>> the meter gave the good-bye message and shutdown.  I believe there 
>> was
>> a
>> visual error code, but there was no audio message. We eventually
>> figured
>> out
>> that there was too much blood on the test strip; so most likely there
>> was
>> a
>> visual code that I looked up in the documentation - I just don't
>> remember.
>> So I think Mike's suggestion to have a sighted person check for error
>> codes,
>> and look it up is right on the money. We put in another strip, and
>> took
>> the
>> reading with a smaller blood sample, and the meter did the 
>> count-down,
>> and
>> gave a reading.  So now I always try to make sure there isn't too 
>> much
>> blood
>> on the strip when I take a reading.
>>
>> I have to agree that the Autocode seems difficult for a totally blind
>> person
>> to use, despite marking it with nail polish. Some of the error codes
>> are
>> displayed only visually, with no audio. I found the documentation to
>> be
>> helpful, but again it's in printed form only.  Hopefully, Russell 
>> will
>> switch to the Voice soon.
>>
>> Finally - not sure if you've seen the tips on using the Prodigy 
>> meters
>> on
>> the NFB website, but it's  worth reading. I think Mike sent this link
>> late
>> last year:
>> http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/Publications/vod/vod_23_1/vodwin0806.htm
>>
>> Hope these help, and good luck!
>>
>> Regards,
>>  Buzz
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 1:02 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>> Paul:
>>
>> Welcome to the list.
>>
>> I assure you that the list is not going away. It is one of many lists
>> NFB
>> operates and, in truth, is functioning just as it should -- as a
>> networking
>> device for blind diabetics in general and members of NFB who are
>> diabetic
>> in
>> particular. I'm glad you find it helpful.
>>
>> It can't hurt to put new batteries in, have a sighted person set the
>> meter
>> up and see if that helps. Also (dumb as this sounds), make certain 
>> the
>> strips are going into the Autocode right-side-up. But since you're
>> getting
>> the initial musical salutation, I expect that isn't the issue.
>> But I'd have a sighted person check to see if you're getting an error
>> message.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 6:43 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] introduction
>>
>>
>> I am paul, and a newly diagnosed diabetic for about 3 months, and am
>> totally
>> blind, which for the record is not a diabetes related complication.
>> This
>> group has been a real find for me, and if there are issues with the
>> voice,
>> I
>> hope we aren't possibly going to lose the list as well.
>>
>> I have an issue with a prodigy talking audocode meter which I was
>> given,
>> rather than the prodigy voice.  I have been working with this for
>> about
>> 3
>> months, and now that the batteries are aging, I think I'm running 
>> into
>> issues.  First, when I insert a strip, it plays its music, and thanks
>> me
>> for
>> using prodigy, then tells me the current room temperature, and says 
>> to
>> apply
>> blood into the strip.  I do this, and often nothing happens, it
>> doesn't
>> beep
>> to indicate it has enough blood to test, and after 3 minutes, it 
>> sings
>> its
>> good-bye song, and shuts off.
>> There are no audible cues to tell me if low battery is an issue, or
>> what
>> else to do.  Any suggestions?
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of darlene
>> Sent: Friday, February 13, 2009 10:19 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] newbe here
>>
>> hello  folks,
>>
>> where can I find an    order book  for  shoes, socks etc. dose
>> Medicare
>> pay
>> for them also ?  how  do  I  go about  it ?
>>
>> is there   a chat room at  this  site for  support? newbe  here so
>> don't
>> know
>>
>> thank you,jacky742
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:29:41 -0700
>> From: "Jacques E. Stiles" <spuron73 at jestiles.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Proposal to Obama
>> To: "A - J.E. Stiles" <spuron73 at jestiles.com>
>> Message-ID: <499CD225.40203 at jestiles.com>
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>> Common sense. (But I heard common sense was dead.)   I'd vote for
>> this!   JES/D  :-) :-)
>>
>> -- 
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>> -----------
>> Take your time going, but hurry up every little chance you get on the
>> way
>> back.
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>> Message: 7
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:42:04 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS
>> ON GOODMORNING AMERICA TODAY.....
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <7C2588EE39B84CCA8A266FF6687D326A at owner96190708e>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> This is off-topic for this list.
>>
>> And it is a hoax.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:24 AM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON
>> GOODMORNING AMERICA TODAY.....
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: Rebecca Lee
>> To: cwestbrook1111 at yahoo.com
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:45 PM
>> Subject: Fwd: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING
>> AMERICA TODAY.....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> 'People will forgive you of anything, but your success.'
>> -- Oscar Wilde
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Christine <dayscatwoman at yahoo.com>
>> To: pch155 at aol.com
>> Sent: Mon, 16 Feb 2009 6:03 pm
>> Subject: Fwd: FW: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD 
>> MORNING
>> AMERICA TODAY.....
>>
>>
>>
>>      Suppose its worth a shot....
>>
>>
>>      --- On Sun, 2/15/09, Teresa Johnson <teresamjohnson at charter.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>        From: Teresa Johnson <teresamjohnson at charter.net>
>>        Subject: Fwd: FW: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD
>> MORNING AMERICA TODAY.....
>>        To: "Alex Giuka" <warlord853 at yahoo.com>, "Bob"
>> <rlj678navy at yahoo.com>, "Christine" <dayscatwoman at yahoo.com>, "Al and
>> Jean" <aconkle1 at columbus.rr.com>, "Connie koenig"
>> <cmazk1955 at yahoo.com>,
>> "Julie" <juliegiuka at charter.net>, "Phil" <marzprt at misn.com>,
>> "Ritamheart: aol.com" <Ritamheart at aol.com>, "Shirley Stoll"
>> <shirlstoll at charter.net>
>>        Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009, 5:23 PM
>>
>>
>> I truly hope this is not a scam.  I dare not forward it.
>>
>>> Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:39:24 -0800 (PST)
>>> From: gail mueller <gmueller52004 at yahoo.com>
>>> Subject: FW: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING
>>> AMERICA
>> TODAY.....
>>> To: undisclosed recipient <gmueller52004 at yahoo.com>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well?.call me crazy, but here goes??????.
>>>
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>>> ,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Subject: RE: PLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE REEEAAADD! IT WAS ON GOOD MORNING
>>> AMERICA
>> TODAY.....
>>>
>>>
>>> Here is that microsoft thing I was telling you about, see what you
>>> think.
>>>
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>>>
>>> Ok guys, my lawyer's paralegal sent this one to me and if it
>> doesn't work, they are aware that we all will be coming to visit them
>> for a
>> law suit for false advertisement! J
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> THIS TOOK TWO PAGES OF THE TUESDAY20USA TODAY - IT IS FOR REAL
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> To all of my friends, I do not usually forward messages,
>>>
>>> But this is from my friend Pearlas Sandborn and she really is
>>>
>>> an attorney.
>>>
>>>
>>> If she says that this will work - It will work. After all,What have
>>>
>>> you got to lose?
>>>
>>>
>>> SORRY EVERYBODY.. JUST HAD TO TAKE THE CHANCE!!! I'm an
>>>
>>> attorney, And I know the law. This thing is for real. Rest assured
>>>
>>
>>
>>> AOL and Intel will follow through with their promises for
>>>
>>> fear of facing a multimillion-dollar class action suit similar to 
>>> the
>>> one
>>>
>>> filed by PepsiCo against General Electric not too long a go.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Dear Friends: Please do not take this for a junk letter.
>>>
>>> Bill Gates sharing his fortune. If you ignore this, You will repent
>>>
>>> later .
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Microsoft and AOL are now the largest Internet companies
>>>
>>> and in an effort to make sure that Internet Explorer remains the
>>>
>>> most widely used program, Microsoft and AOL are running an e-mail
>>>
>>> beta test.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> When you forward this e-mail to friends, Microsoft can and will
>>>
>>> track it (If you are a Microsoft Windows user) For a two weeks
>>>
>>> time period.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For every person that you forward this e-mail to, Microsoft will pay
>>>
>>> you $245.00 For every person that you sent it to that forwards it 
>>> on,
>>>
>>> Microsoft will pay you $243.00 and for every third person that
>>> receives
>>>
>>> it, You will be paid $241.00. Within two weeks, Microsoft will
>>> contact
>>>
>>> you for your address and then send you a check.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards. Charles S Bailey Genera l Manager Field Oper ations
>>>
>>> 1-800-842-2332 Ext.. 1085 or 9
>> 04-1085 or RNX 292-1085
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Thought this was a scam myself, But two weeks af ter receiving this
>>>
>>> e-mail and for warding it on. Microsoft contacted me for my address 
>>> a
>>> nd
>>>
>>> within days, I received a check for $24, 800.00 . You need to 
>>> respond
>>>
>>> before the beta testing is over. If anyone can afford this, Bill
>>> gates
>>> is
>> the
>>>
>>> man.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> It's all marketing expense to him. Please forward this to as many
>>>
>>> people as possible. You are bound to get at least $10, 000.00
>>>
>>> We're not going to help them out with their e-mail beta test without
>>>
>>> getting a little something for our time.. My brother's girlfriend 
>>> got
>> in
>>>
>>> on this a few months ago. When I went to visit him for the Baylor/UT
>>>
>>> game, she showed me her check. It was for the sum of $4, 324.44 and
>>>
>>> was stamped 'Paid I n Full'.
>>>
>>>
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>>> =
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>>>
>>>
>>> Windows Live(tm) Hotmail?...more than just e-mail.
>> See how it works.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Windows Live(tm) Hotmail?...more than just e-mail. See how it works.
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>>>
>>> Windows Live(tm) Hotmail?...more than just e-mail. See how it works.
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:18:24 -0800
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <8A74DE9E477445CAA16EBE4E7DC3AC3D at owner96190708e>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Mike
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: <Blindhands at aol.com>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 5:55 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>>
>>
>> What type of stem research is being worked on for diabetes?  What
>> research
>> is being done today and how can it help us.
>>
>> These are topics I would be interested in.
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>> Message: 9
>> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:59:35 -0500
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <BAY131-DS236014993D99AD1A9A660A1B20 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> there are dues if you belong to DAN you pay yearly I believe it is 
>> $15
>> if
>> I
>> am not mistaken, but using this list is free.
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:12 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>>
>>
>>> Oh me,
>>> What on earth are Dan dues?
>>> I don't understand.
>>> Maybe some day everyone can get to Colorado where I can come to the
>>> meetings.
>>>
>>> -- 
>>> --Dar
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>>
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>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:03:00 -0600
>> From: "catdancing" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Message-ID: <005001c992a3$2a4c7c70$0202a8c0 at VALUED664B84C7>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> the cure for type 1 diabetes
>> Debbie
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:44 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
>>
>>
>>> Greetings, everyone!
>>>
>>> I'm currently arranging for a main or keynote speaker for this 
>>> year's
>>> DAN
>>> Seminar at the NFB national convention in Detroit. I have a question
>>> for
>>> those who are planning to go or considering going to the convention
>>> and
>>> who plan to attend the DAN Seminar: what diabetes-related topic 
>>> would
>>> you
>>> like to see covered by a keynote speaker? I'd like answers by 
>>> Monday,
>>> February 23 if possible though if you come in late on this
>>> discussion,
>>> please don't hesitate to venture your opinions. I make no guarantees
>>> that
>>> the keynote speaker will cover your preferred topic but would
>>> appreciate
>>> your input on the matter. You may post your ansers on this list or
>>> you
>>> may
>>> write me at k7uij at panix.com.
>>>
>>> Incidentally, the seminar will take place on Sunday, July 5 from one
>>> o'clock to four o'clock in the afternoon with registration (and
>>> consequent
>>> payment of DAN dues) beginning at 12:30 p.m.
>>>
>>> I look forward to the discussion.
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman, President
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> National Federation of the Blind
>>>
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>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 11
>> Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:54:00 -0500
>> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] January Diabetes Forecast Articles
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Message-ID: <20090219155400.18198.87007 at p2025330.pubip.peer1.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>>
>> Mike,
>> to add and subtract just never works for me.
>> I just don't get the understanding of it.
>> If I started that, I would just forget the whole thing and stop
>> everything.
>> I just do what the carbs are for each meal and that is the best I can
>> do.
>> Going to the store is a night dream.
>> People see what they see, and that is that.
>> I try just to get a loaf of bread, and folks just about tip over if
>> they have to read to much.
>> so I do fruits cut up easier for me to handle.
>> As well as making salads.
>> then doing what I do for each meal.
>> I know  it sounds crazy, but I just don't get the support here in 
>> town
>> that most folks get.
>> I must be doing something rite though, or my sugars wouldn't be as
>> good
>> as they are.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
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>> End of Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 19, Issue 16
>> *********************************************
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> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:44:01 -0500
> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Got my new Prodigy Voice
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <88743FC4EE2B4B9FB918E862A5E38EBB at Albert>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=original
>
> Hi List
> I received my Prodigy Voice glucometer yesterday afternoon and wanted 
> to
> post my reaction to this new (for me at least), product. So far, I 
> have
> been
> able to get good readings on the first try. What an excellent
> product--small, easy to use, and! fully! accessible! Nice Job prodigy
> people!
> Albert Sanchez
> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
> 215 John Avenue
> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
> 252-757-3023
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:09:25 -0500
> From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <000c01c9935c$745dd2f0$fdc8a8c0 at PaulJordan>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> 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
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:04:38 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Got my new Prodigy Voice
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Message-ID: <D1DB1413B8FA4A7096BC674ADB98A51F at owner96190708e>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Good show, old man!
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 1:44 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Got my new Prodigy Voice
>
>
> Hi List
> I received my Prodigy Voice glucometer yesterday afternoon and wanted 
> to
> post my reaction to this new (for me at least), product. So far, I 
> have
> been
> able to get good readings on the first try. What an excellent
> product--small, easy to use, and! fully! accessible! Nice Job prodigy
> people!
> Albert Sanchez
> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
> 215 John Avenue
> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
> 252-757-3023
>
>
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> Message: 13
> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:55:24 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question
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> My diabetic coordinator is the one who spoke with me on how to watch
> carbs.
> She said she could do this, but I would have to speak with the
> dietitian on behalf of watching other matters.
> But the most part was how many carbs you are allowed to have per meal.
> I am allowed forty five carbs.
> they go on your weight and how tall you are.
> this is what I am told in Montana.
> please ask for a diabetic coordinator to help you out.
> Yes my husband and I are both blind
> We don't have the sighted help either.
> Bug them nag them and do what you need to do.
> Don't let them get away with this.
> I hope this helps.
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> every sinner has a future
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> Message: 14
> Date: Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:42:48 -0500
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DAN Seminar Speaker
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> Is this something you are asking for this list to have dues?
> Is this something you will ask for at convention?
> Just wanted to ask?
> Can you do this when you are just doing emails?
> I also am on nagdu where I haven't paid dues but am allowed to read
> what they are doing?
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