[Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 106, Issue 25

Sun Jul 31 19:31:46 UTC 2016

Dear Marianne and Everyone,

I just began using premeal (fast acting) insulin last Wednesday and have 
taken Lantis, (long acting) insulin for years. I use a click pen for both. 
In my case 12 clicks before meals and 30 clicks at bedtime. There's no 
measuring or need for vision involved. I get 5 pens in a box for both 
prescriptions.

I subscribed to this list for years as I struggled with being diabetic but 
still wanting to eat what I liked. It can't be done and that denial is 
beyond dangerous. I'm scrabbling to get it right now. For me it's so very 
hard. I recall there were many in this group who were great examples of 
rationality and ability to adhere to the routines necessary to achieve 
acceptable glucose levels. I feel fortunate this group is still being 
maintained as I hope to benefit from your great examples and information.

Always with love,

Lissi

-----Original Message----- 
From: Everett Gavel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 8:24 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 106, Issue 25

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 to allow them to fill their own insulin
syringes? If you've been on the list for awhile,
you probably already heard some talk about this
stuff, but again, I just wanted to make sure. ;-)

The Count-A-Dose product helped me for many years
before I switched to a pump. It helps people fill
their own syringes competently and confidently, no
matter whether the can see or not. Last I checked
it only cost around $30, too. Here's the link for
some products for blind diabetics, at decent
prices, in case you weren't already aware of
them...

https://nfb.org/tools-diabetics-im

See you on the list.

Blessings to You and Yours, Marianne!
Everett

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Today's Topics:

   1. apple watch diabetes management (Marianne
Robbins)
   2. Re: re question about injecting inusling
better to perform...
      (Classemt at aol.com)
   3. sharps (Classemt at aol.com)
   4. Re: sharps (Joy Stigile)
   5. Fwd: off the markit (Classemt at aol.com)
   6. Re: sharps (Mike Freeman)
   7. Re: sharps (Diane Filipe)

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Message: 1
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 07:35:05 -0700
From: Marianne Robbins
<MarianneRobbins2011 at comcast.net>
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Hewitt Marianne
<MarianneRobbins2011 at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] apple watch diabetes
management
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Hello all,

I am writing to inquire whether anyone has direct
experience with using the Apple Watch as a tool
for diabetes management? If so, I would be
interested to know what specific apps you use to
track glucose levels, medication, etc.
I am A voiceover user.
My medications are administered orally and via
injection. Not pump.
Thanks in advance for any information or insight
you might offer.

Marianne Robbins
MarianneRobbins2011 at comcast.net

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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:29:24 -0400
From: Classemt at aol.com
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] re question about
injecting inusling
better to perform...
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Hello  I inject 5 times a day . the advice is
check blood  sugar be fore.
set a plan with doctor .  Angela

In a message dated 7/29/2016 12:05:54 P.M. Eastern
Daylight Time,
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org writes:

Bridgit  has given you good advice on this one.

Mike

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gary melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, July 28,  2016 6:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary  melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re question about
injecting inusling  better to
perform this task in teh morning or at night

Hello I have  one question for those who inject
insulin. So is it better to
inject  insulin during the  day in the morning or
in the evening. I just
want
to know what is the best approach as to get the
full effects of  injecting
insulin.

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Message: 3
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:31:02 -0400
From: Classemt at aol.com
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
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How does every one get rid of their sharps ans
medical waste ?  Angela

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Message: 4
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 10:36:41 -0700
From: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'"
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
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Hi Angela,
I wait till I have a few containers filled and
drop them off at a pharmacy
that turns them over to the proper department with
the city of Los Angeles.

Joy

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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] sharps

How does every one get rid of their sharps ans
medical waste ?  Angela
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:42:55 -0400
From: Classemt at aol.com
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: off the markit
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____________________________________
From: underdogmj at comcast.net
To: Classemt at aol.com
Sent: 7/28/2016  5:44:23 A.M. Eastern Daylight
Time
Subj: off the markit

hey angela the whach is off the markit here is the
email I got
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
from the  desk of just lester and m J
remember life is what it is
it is what you  do with it that matters
do all you can with it

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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 12:39:13 -0700
From: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
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I save my sharps in a designated container. Every
few months, I have my wife take the medical waste
to a facility at our local dump designated for
that

Mike Freeman

> On Jul 30, 2016, at 10:31, Classemt--- via
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> How does every one get rid of their sharps ans
medical waste ?  Angela
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:17:32 -0600
From: "Diane Filipe" <dianefilipe at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] sharps
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I take them to the doctors office.
Diane

-----Original Message----- 
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Subject: [Diabetes-talk] sharps

How does every one get rid of their sharps ans
medical waste ?  Angela
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