[Diabetes-talk] gestational diabetes have some questions about a talking glucose meter

[Star Gazer]

No but this is a great suggestion!

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> On Dec 2, 2013, at 7:17 PM, "Wanda Sloan" <wsloan118 at roadrunner.com> wrote:
> 
> Have you tried your thumb?
> 
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> Star Gazer
> Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 1:25 PM
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> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] gestational diabetes have some questions about a
> talking glucose meter
> 
> Hi folks. 
> I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Our second baby is due in
> Feb. 
> I will need to test my blood sugar levels several times a day. 
> I take my class tomorrow morning. 
> It was suggested by the diabetes doctors that I use the Prodidgy talking
> glucose meter. 
> What are others experiences with this meter? I am totally blind. I am
> wondering if this is really what I should use, or if there is a different
> meter. 
> I've played around with testing myself, and am trying to figure out how I
> line the test strip up with the dab of blood. Any advice? I am not testing
> using my fingertips as I read Braille. So, I need to use a point other then
> my index fingers. I found a spot on my hand that seems to work. 
> Anybody have any advice? 
> 
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