[Diabetes-talk] ld be in the mail

[Mike Freeman]

Diane:

Like Cheryl, I wasn't going to comment further. However, it would appear 
that we need some oil on the waters.

First, I do not deny Cheryl's anger; she had plenty of reason for it. I 
experienced some of the same problems. In fact, I went to the CEO of the 
company in question. There is no question but that there was a terrible 
mistake made. However, it was rectified in my case.

My only reason for commenting as I did was that it appeared that Cheryl 
reasoned that we (all of us diabetics) were entitled to know why DDI 
stopped supplying Home Care Supply of America with Voice strips. I do 
not believe DDI owes us an explanation, especially as several other 
strip suppliers have been mentioned on this list and as Kelly Massaro of 
DDI has offered to get strips and meters for those who need them.

My point was that we have had the information to solve the problem for 
several weeks now and Cheryl herself said that she now had strips. 
Cheryl was very proactive on her own behalf and I commend her for it. At 
the same time, however, not everything in this modern world of ours goes 
exactly as we planned or would like. Cheryl voted with her feet as she 
should have. Advanced Diabetes Supply of CA is the loser and deserves 
the loss. However, that firm is serving Dar well and now is serving me 
well.

My point is that the problem has been solved and it serves no purpose to 
rehash it or to ask DDI for information which it probably won't give us 
nor should be expected to.

If Cheryl was offended, I apologize. However, let us all take the high 
road. And Cheryl can do everyone a valuable service by helping us thru 
the insurance maze which she knows better than do most of us.

There's room for everyone here.

Mike Freeman, President
Diabetes Action Network

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:20 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] ld be in the mail


(Kicking Mike's soap box over)
Mike, in Cheryl's defense...
She is out of strips and frantic.
I am so proud of her for being a good diabetic and worrying about having 
the
strips to test her blood sugars as needed!
I have run low on strips many times, thinking they would be in the mail
soon, and have run into the same problem.
Also, when getting a new meter, I know you can't use the same strips for
every meter, but this can be an anxious time too, as my new Prodigy 
voice
only came with 20 (I think)
She is a strong member of DAN and the NFB, and deserves the chance to be
heard, just like you,and just like me...EVERYONE does!
Di
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:57 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice and Suppliers


> <<SOAPBOX ON>>
>
> Cheryl:
>
> Let's be accurate, shall we? Both you and I and Amy were dealing with
> the *same* supplier -- not two different suppliers -- that DDI decided
> no longer to do business with. I submit that it is none of our 
> business
> why DDI decided not to deal with Home Care Supply of America. Are you
> saying that we, the customers, should be the arbiters of how DDI does
> business? I presume not as I presume you wouldn't want to be liable 
> for
> mistaken judgments.
>
> I don't normaly land on anyone but frankly, while your anger is
> understandable, please let it go. The problem has been solved; ENOUGH
> ALREADY! Put that energy and anger into the March for Independence,
> selling Louis Braille coins or other NFB projects.
>
> <<SOAPBOX OFF>>
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 4:09 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice and Suppliers
>
>
> I have a real question and this has been brought up before. Why are
> vendors
> and suppliers suddenly not selling the test strips this is the second
> time
> this has happened once by me the beginning of the year and now with 
> Amy
> and
> I am sure there are others out there as well we don't hear from.
>
> So I am asking what happens the next time a supplier suddenly decides
> not to
> carry the test strips and we are low have to run and find someone 
> else,
> correct me if I am wrong but this isn't fair one bit.
>
> cynical yes I am, untrusting yes I am, we should have to go through 
> with
> this at all.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
>
>
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