[Diabetes-talk] So much for keeping traffic down on thelist, huh? ; -)

Mon Aug 1 23:59:04 UTC 2016

I have had one side of my finger work very cooperatively, and one side
refuse to give me any blood, no matter what I do! And I find I'm better at
successfully placing the blood on the strip from one side of the finger than
the other. 

Sandi

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, August 1, 2016 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] So much for keeping traffic down on thelist,
huh? ; -)

I don't have much struggle testing, except for when I try to prick the other
side of a finger. For instance, on my left hand, I usually prick the left
side of my finger, and don't have many problems. When I try to prick the
right side of the finger, it usually doesn't bleed at all, and if it does, I
struggle to get enough blood. Same with the other hand. Anyone else
experience this?

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 11:56 AM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] So much for keeping traffic down on thelist,
huh? ; -)

Finger-sticking can be frustrating, and there are many suggestions that
different people use, but after much practice, I find myself to be much
better at it than I was when first starting.  That's one of the main things,

lots of practice.

Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 12:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] So much for keeping traffic down on thelist,
huh? ; -)

Lissi:

You can still get either the Prodigy Voice (fully accessible) or the Solus
V2 (almost fully accessible). I believe you were the one who ordered the
meter from Amazon and it did not come with control solution. Were I you, I'd
just bite the bullet, decide that both as a human being and a blind person,
your health is worth paying a bit and buy the Prodigy Voice from NFB's
Independence Market -- cost is $50 or a bit above. It *does* come with
control solution (although it goes bad sufficiently often that I don't
normally worry about it). You should also go on the NFB website and read the
book "Bridging the Gap" -- just put that in the search box and you'll get
text or audio -- whichever you prefer. It has a good article on
fingersticking techniques. I know it's frustrating now but be assured it
gets easier with practice. And more practice. And more practice. Unless you
have severe neuropathy in your hands, you'll get better as you go along. If
you are under the care of a diabetes nurse or diabetes educator, have
him/her watch you to see where you might be messing up. Often, blind persons
smear the blood rather than leaving it as a bead of blood that you push the
little slit in the strip into so that it sucks up the bead of blood.

As I say, practice makes perfect.

And (I know some find this sort of thinking anathema), I'd go back through
archives of this list's messages and you can find a reputable pharmacy that
will sell you a verified box of strips for the Voice at $5.21 a box -- you
can't beat this price with most insurance plans.

The only drawback to the Solus V2 is that because it speaks both English and
Spanish, there's only limited memory for speech so only the last ten
readings can be reviewed from memory without sight although the other
readings are still there.

You can get the Solus V2 from Advanced Diabetic Solutions in Atlanta,
Georgia.

Oh yes -- if you have a pharmacy that takes your insurance that handles
strips for the Prodigy Autocode, these work just fine in the Voice.

Keep those questions coming.

Mike Freeman, President
NFB Diabetes Action Network

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Estelnalissi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:27 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Estelnalissi
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] So much for keeping traffic down on the list,
huh? ; -)

Dear Everet,

I just shared good news about the click pens, only meant to encourage, not
humble anyone.

I rejoined the list because I need help myself. For example, when it comes
to talking glucometers I know nothing!!! I heard they aren't making them
anymore. And I'm seeing an endocrinologist for the first time. To comply
with his recommendations I should be sticking myself 8 times a day and so
far I've only managed to get it right one day. I don't like thinking about
it, much less doing it. I have such a long way to go!

I like your, "Strive on." I'm still striving to do my morning glucose check
and it's past noon.

Always with love,

Lissi

-----Original Message-----
From: Everett Gavel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 9:07 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Everett Gavel
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So much for keeping traffic down on the list, huh?
;-)

Sigh. So much for keeping it offlist "just in case" it was old news, huh?
Sorry about that, folks. Ah well, being humbled now and then is a good
thing. ;-)

Strive On!
Everett

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Date: Sun, 31 Jul 2016 06:24:22 -0600
From: "Everett Gavel" <everett at everettgavel.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: <MarianneRobbins2011 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 106, Issue
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<002d01d1eb26$7830e550$6892aff0$@everettgavel.com>

Hello Marianne,

My name is Everett. I just read your inquiry about the Apple watch and
diabetes, on the Diabetes Talk list. I hope you don't mind, but I didn't
want to ask this on the list in case it was old news to everyone. I've been
away from the list for a while, but have recently been able to come back
into the mix. In that short time, too, my wife has now found out she's a
diabetic.

Marianne, my question was not about the Apple watch stuff, but about your
mention of taking both oral meds and insulin? I assume its insulin, since
you say injections, anyway.

I just wanted to make sure you know about the products out there for a blind
or low vision diabetic

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