[Diabetes-talk] what you can do

[Blindhands at aol.com]

I read Mike's message and I would like to suggest where all of you might  
start.
 
Most towns have a town Health Service.  I have called up mine and  asked if 
I might meet with a couple of their visiting nurses.  They jumped  on this 
opportunity to here from a blind diabetic that self manages her own  
diabetes.
 
I brought such things as talking glucose meter, Count-a-dose  Talking  RX, 
small tape recorder  and a smile.  I spoke  about how when I  suddenly went 
blind 12  years ago medical professionals did not know  anything about these 
things and advised me and my family to go home and let the  family take 
care of my diabetes.  It was through the NFB that I learned  about these things.
 
Many of the people I have done this with had not known or seen such  
devices.  
 
So then when they went out to visit folks they had  a better idea of  how 
to help those loosing sight with diabetes.
 
Joyce Kane 
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