[Diabetes-talk] Food

Thu Jul 28 13:36:33 UTC 2016

hello I am sorry I called it a whach but that is not what it is
this is called a the Dexcom G5 mobile.
I looked into my back files and I found this email I am sending part of it
if you need the hole email please email and I will  email it out .
I am very sorry abouve the name mix up
here is part of the  email I got
From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2016 12:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Continuous glucose monitor

There are a few of us using the Dexcom G5 mobile. I have had mine on for
just a week now. Yes it does work with VoiceOver. We can't look at the
complete graph of our readings because it's just a visual image. What we can
do is to open up the app and read the current number. The app updates every
five minutes. So it might say, 138 miligrams per deceleter and rising
slowly. You can set your own alarms so that it will alert you above a
certain number or below a certain number. Inserting the sensor seems like a
lot of steps the first time or two. My first week was a continuous tape
thanks this is a great lis serve I have learnd so much about diabetes 
and foods also medication

-----Original Message----- 
From: Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:12 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Mike Freeman
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Food

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 The GlucoWatch was withdrawn from sale.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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