[Diabetes-talk] Guidance on talking glucose monitor

[Rhonda Coe]

Patty
Good Day to you.  So your borderline?  Well that is kinda like being
sorta pregnant. Only difference is some can control it by diet and maybe
oral medication and others need insulin.  The prodigy is a great meter.
My husband is totally blind and uses it with ease.  I myself see well
enough to be dangerous and teach people how to use it all the time.  One
thing to know is that purchasing your strips from a pharmacy is
expensive even with insurance.  However, if you purchase them direct
from MaxiAids.com you don't need a script and they are only $16.99 a box
of 50.  Personally we are money ahead buying several boxes at a time.
Just a little info.
Rhonda 

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patty Droppers
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 7:58 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Guidance on talking glucose monitor

This afternoon I received the news that I was "borderline" diabetic. My
primary care physician wants me to sign up for diabetes education
classes at my local hospital in Arlington, VA, and he wants me to
regularly monitor my blood sugar for the next three months when they'll
test my blood again. Is Prodigy really as good as it seems? Or are there
other and better talking glucose monitors available? I used to be better
informed than I am currently. I look forward to receiving accurate
information and support from this list. Thanks in advance.

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