[Diabetes-talk] Introduction and the first of many questions.

[Mike Freeman]

You're welcome, Julie!

Mike

On Oct 5, 2012, at 16:14, "Julie Kline" <julie.kline at rochester.rr.com> wrote:

> Hi all, a couple of thoughts:  Mike, thank you for the book list.  I see
> some materials on here I'd like to read too.  Thanks for putting it
> together.
> Sandy, welcome aboard.  While I'm in New York and not Iowa, I just wanted to
> extend my congratulations to you on becoming their new DAN president.
> Have a good night.
> Julie
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Mike Freeman
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Introduction and the first of many questions.
> 
> Dear Linda:
> 
> First, despite the guilt-trip medical personnel put on you, there's
> absolutely no reason to feel guilty or embarrassed because you have been
> stuck with diabetes. Although genetics plays a role in who does or doesn't
> get diabetes, the strongest risk factor for Type 2 diabetes is age! The
> older one gets, the more likely one is to contract Type 2 diabetes.
> 
> Nor is gluttony necessarily a factor. Although there is an association
> between being overweight and becoming diabetic, it's not at all clear which
> causes which, health gurus' assertions to the contrary notwithstanding.
> There are some indications that a tendency toward diabetes may cause weight
> problems.
> 
> And some people develop Type 2 diabetes with no previous history in their
> families. In fact, this seems to be what's happened to you. So there's no
> reason to feel ashamed. And remember that it's the complications of diabetes
> that can cause visual impairment or blindness, not the other way around.
> 
> Before proceeding, allow me to recommend an NLS BARD book to you. It's an
> excellent discussion of Type 2 diabetes that doesn't presume that you're
> either a simpleton or an endocrinologist with advanced specialization in
> diabetes. Here's the description of the book: