[Diabetes-talk] Food

Thu Jul 28 04:12:12 UTC 2016

There never was a meter that took readings from the wrist. There was a
device, called the GlucoWatch, that sampled intersticial fluid by
electrically drawing it into the watch and then giving you a reading. But
there was too much irritation of the skin and, in any case, one still had to
do fingerstick calibrations. The GlucoWatch was withdrawn from sale.

I think it's safe to say that pricking fingers is one of the "givens" of
diabetes care -- at least in the U.S. Most blind diabetics have trouble as
Sandi says getting enough blood or smearing it. But I assure you: practice
really does help.

Mike Freeman

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Debbie Killian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 3:05 PM
To: Lester Cameron; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Debbie Killian
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food

HI,
 I would also like to know more about the wrist  meter that reads your blood
glucose. What company has it and how much does it cost? i think this would
help me allot, because it's hard sometimes to get blood from my fingers.
thanks,
Debbie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Lester Cameron" <underdogmj at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food

> hello I have a question ,
> last week people were talking about a wrist  meter that reads your 
> blood glucose about evry 5 or 8 seconds and it can match up to your I 
> phone and tell you if  youu  are having a low or a high do you have 
> the name and hoo sales it please if you could give me your input about 
> it please thanks
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 12:01 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food
>
> Just what I was getting at.  Unfortunately, if the truth be known, 
> many doctors out there don't even take  "pre-diabetes" very seriously.  
> If I don't test, I may not know there's a problem until it's almost too
late.
> Also, if the truth be known, it's too bad that doctors don't take it 
> seriously enough that we should all test sooner and more often. Maybe, 
> that way, we might recognize a problem sooner and be able to take 
> sooner preventative measures. There are places where strips and 
> supplies can be purchased out of pocket for very reasonable prices. We 
> do have a few on this list who could help you with this and Deavor if 
> you wish. But only if you do. That's your business. These are just my
thoughts. After all, I am
> one who wished I had tested sooner and more often   I, for one, would be 
> most delighted to help you, as a friend to find this information out. 
> Otherwise, I'm sure there are others on this list who would be just as 
> happy to help. It's your call. Just know that we will always be here 
> for you. Have a great day!!
>
> Bern
>
> Word of caution...
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 27, 2016, at 11:37 AM, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> In my view, a baked potato is a fine and healthy thing to eat as long 
>> as you take account of the carbs (I forget how many are in a baked 
>> potato but if you look on the CalorieKing website, you can find it or 
>> try asking Siri).
>> Unike some others, ai don't object to a bit of butter. And I 
>> occasionally eat a "loaded" baked potato. But I'd keep the sour cream,
bacon bits etc.
>> down to a dull roar.
>>
>> Orthodoxy would say to eat the baked potato plain or with just a bit 
>> of salsa or something on it. I think you'll find that the majority on 
>> this list are dedicated carb-counters so you may get a bit of 
>> pushback.
>>
>> Just bear in mind that what works for me may not work for you and 
>> vice versa.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2016 8:16 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: David Andrews
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food Questions
>>
>> One way in which my current situation is different from most of you 
>> is that, for a variety of reasons, my Doctor is not having me test my 
>> blood glucose level, so I am doing this "blindly" pun intended, for 
>> now. That could change, of course, and I think the primary reason is 
>> that I am so borderline anyway.
>>
>> So, how about eating potatoes -- baked potatoes.  I used to do so 
>> three or four nights a week?
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>> At 07:06 AM 7/27/2016, Bernadette Jacobs wrote:
>>> Good Morning Dave and all:
>>>
>>> Bridgit is right on the money.  But, I'd like to add a few 
>>> techniques I use to help me along.
>>>
>>> To help with portion control, instead of using a large dinner plate, 
>>> I use a smaller luncheon plate.  They fill up more quickly and of 
>>> course, believe it or not, it does toy with your psychy a bit, 
>>> (making you think you're eating the right portion because your plate 
>>> suddenly becomes full faster.  There are certain dishes I use for 
>>> things like, I use the same type of cereal bowl when I eat it in the 
>>> morning.  For breakfast in the morning, I eat a bowl of oatmeal with 
>>> exactly one tablespoon of raisins.  I find I never have to add any
sweetener at
>>> all.   the raisins do the trick.
>>>
>>> Another trick I used on my psychy is that before I eat, I drink at 
>>> least one full glass of water so I fill up more quickly.
>>>
>>> As for fast food, I too, do not "super-size."  I simply try to limit 
>>> how many times a week I do the fast-food thing.
>>>
>>> Stay away from the "fat-free!!!"  Just because they say "fat-free"
>>> doesn't mean it really is.  Years ago, My mother-in-law served us a 
>>> salad for dinner one evening and had "fat-free" salad dressing on 
>>> the table.  I poured some on my salad.  As I began eating that 
>>> salad, I started coughing and choking uncontrolably!  I ended up in 
>>> the bathroom, throwing up my dinner.  Low and behold, my husband 
>>> read the label and discovered that although the dressing was listed 
>>> as "fat-free," it had 39 grams of sugar per serving.  My 
>>> mother-in-law started to cry.  I'm not going to continue that one 
>>> any further.  This is merely an example of the "fat-free" myth.  My 
>>> feeling is, you're better off eating the real McCoy with less sugar 
>>> and other preservatives that "fat-free"  has that they don't tell you
about???
>>> I'm sure that people are going to want to turn me over their knee.
>>> But, I don't eat "fat-free" or "lite" anything.  Be careful of the 
>>> "Sugar-free."  Make sure you have help reading labels.  Often times, 
>>> "sugar-free" candy has hidden alcohol sugars.  The key is moderating 
>>> your portions and while you eat, for a wile, at least, drink more 
>>> water with your meal.  It will help fill you or make you feel fuller.
>>>
>>> Just one more word of advice.  Whatever you do, if you think you're 
>>> going off the band-wagon, even if you really are, don't kick 
>>> yourself in the teeth!!!  There isn't any one of us here who is 
>>> perfect!!!  The more you kick yourself in the teeth over it, the 
>>> more you run the risk of binge-eating to make yourself feel better???
Not gonna happen.
>>> Just move on.  Another thing that will help, is test, test, test!!!!!
>>> The more numbers you have, the better you're going to be able to 
>>> figure out what makes your numbers rise and maintain with whatever 
>>> foods you eat.  Also the more numbers you have, the more ammunition 
>>> you have to better your control.  Don't fall for this "PRE-DIABETES"
>>> poppy-cock!!!  Whoever takes "pre-diabetes" seriously anyway?
>>> Really???
>>>
>>> Bern
>>>
>>> On 7/26/16, David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>>> As a new Type 2 diabetic I have a few food questions.  I know these 
>>>> are probably stupid, but I will ask anyway.
>>>>
>>>> 1. are there lists of good stuff to eat, and bad?  I know that is a 
>>>> simplistic approach ... but all the books, and diets I have read 
>>>> have this highly composed, 3 meal a day, 3 snack a day, and have 
>>>> you make all this stuff.  I work two jobs, and have two kids, and 
>>>> don't have the time or energy for all that futzing around with food.
>>>>
>>>> 2.  If I eat at a fast food restaurant ... yes, I know it is bad, 
>>>> but anyway, are onion rings better than french fries, or are they
>> equally bad.
>>>>
>>>> I had a third, but I forgot!
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>
>>
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