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

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> On Aug 12, 2016, at 11:36 PM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I believe that I am experiencing problems with receiving messages from this
> list. I have not received a message from this list since early this week. If
> you receive this message, please reply.
> 
> Blind love is the answer, presently , and for our future!
> 
> Much Love,
> Walter Mitchell
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 01, 2016 3:26 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> 
> 
> ----- original message -----
> Message: 1
> 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
> 25Message-ID:
> <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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