[Diabetes-talk] Accessibility questions, help needed

Sun Jul 22 20:47:59 UTC 2012

So true, Mike. So many people, diabetic and non-diabetic, think they
know what foods we can and can not have, but the reality is that, just
like everyone, our bodies respond and react differently to foods and
lifestyle. What works for one diabetic, may not yield the same results
for another.

I've rarely had dietry restrictions especially since going on a pump. As
long as I take and follow my insulin plan and test frequently, I don't
notice lots of fluctuations because I may have ate what some consider a
"undiabetic friendly" food. Being pregnant, I now have noticed drastic
changes in what works for me, but this will also change once I deliver
too.

So like Mike says, it's ultimately up to an individual to figure out how
best to manage diabetes. I try to avoid eating a lot of sugar and never
do sugar drinks, but we also need to consider carbs. Pasta seems to be
the only carb that will do silly things to my glucose levels, so I take
more insulin when eating pasta.

And weight can certainly play a role in diabetic management, but losing
weight isn't a guarantee it will resolve any issues. So many variables
are involved.

The best advice I can give is to not necessarily avoid or stop eating
certain foods, but to stick to actual serving sizes, follow your insulin
and/or diabetic management plan including testing frequently and
exercise regularly; like a really good cardio.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/

"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 12:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Accessibility questions, help needed

Dar:

With great respect, I feel it necessary to point out that what works for
one person with diabetes may or may not work for any other persons with
diabetes. I know you want concrete guidance on the magic meals and
snacks that will make your blood glucose stay in a normal range 24/7 366
days a year. Although we and others can give you pointers, in the end,
diabetes is one of those diseases wherein *you* have to make the
decisions. I know that irritates and confuses you. And you may think
this is unfair. But no one ever guaranteed that life would be fair. It's
your diabetes; claim it and manage it.

Having mildly vented, I'll also say that Weightwatchers isn't
specifically designed for people with diabetes so unless you do a lot of
adapting, it's not an ideal diet. I know everyone harps on losing weight
for Type 2 diabetics and, in truth, this has some merit. But (doctors
giving guilt trips to the despite notwithstanding) there is no evidence
that says being overweight *causes* diabetes. Yes, it is associated with
diabetes but we really don't know whether all the do-gooder hype about
our fat, sedentary society is true and being overweight causes diabetes,
whether it's the other way around and the tendency to get diabetes
causes the weight gain or whether something entirely unthought-of is
responsible for both conditions. Better, I say, to concentrate on being
healthy whatever weight you are. If you can lose, well and good. If you
can't seem to (and some cannot, all the diet gurus' protest to the
contrary notwithstanding), go for good health.

As for what works for you, try things and see! Your meter and body will
tell you what works and what doesn't.

Mike

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2012 9:51 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Accessibility questions, help needed

Hi there,  Unless they got better, my questions were never answered.
Just on what they thought they would have for a snack things like that.
I didn't feel the list was well put together. glad it is working out
well for you.

Original message:
> Hi All,

> Below are some links to web pages for WW.  When my wife and I joined
> here in SC.  We asked for the material in an accessible format.  They 
> gave us the CD's that we were able to listen to on our computer or our

> portable digital player.  It was the up to date material.

> Here is the subscribe info for a Blind WW group you can subscribe to

> blind_weight_watchers-subscribe at yahoogroups.com

> Be sure and put subscribe in the subject line.

> Here is a link to a on line points calculator

> http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/ww-points-plus-calculator.html

> Here is a link to an on line list of restaurants with there points
> value

> http://www.exercise4weightloss.com/weight-watchers-points.html

> The above websites are accessible using jaws 13 on a windows 7 64 bit
> system.

> I hope this helps you!

> Steve and Shannon Cook
> Today I married my best friend.
> The one that I laugh with, live for, love.
> October 11, 2003

> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Kline
> Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:25 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Accessibility questions, help needed

> good evening,
> i don't know if you guys remember, but a couple of weeks ago I had
> asked the question here about Weight Watchers and whether or not their

> website and online tools were accessible for someone using a screen 
> reader. As a follow up to that question, I am very upset to learn that

> most of site I'd need to use is not at all accessible. it doesn't 
> respond to screen reader commands and you can't navigate the thing 
> because it's all flash and graphics. of course the sign up page reads 
> beautifully. i brought this problem to our local Weight Watchers 
> people and asked if I could have the material in another format like 
> braille, but they will not give me a straight answer for this and the
only
thing they've given me is a pocket guide.
> do I have any recourse here? saying I feel cheated is pretty mild; I'm
> very upset that I'm not getting the same opportunities as other 
> participants though I'm paying the same money, and while everyone else

> has multiple options for doing tasks, I don't even have one.
> if anyone can offer me somewhere to go for help with this, I'd 
> appreciate any suggestions. if I'm just plain SOL AND THERE IS no 
> recourse here, then thanks for letting me vent.
> julie
> sent from my iPhone
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