[Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes and health

Tue Jan 3 18:45:29 UTC 2017

Diabetes and heart conditions go hand-in-hand. Take care of your diabetes,
and generally other health complications become better managed. It's not a
matter of choosing which condition to focus on, but focusing on your health
as a whole. You should never make one more important than the other. And
again, manage the diabetes, and your heart, and any other complications,
will be better regulated.

It does matter what you eat just as much as how much of it you eat. We
shouldn't feel we are denied treats and foods we enjoy, but they should not
necessarily be a part of our daily diet. Snacks should be heavy on the
protein and low on the carbs. In general, for diabetics, and really anyone,
low-carb meal plans work best, especially for glucose control and weight
management. Avoid high carb foods, especially things like crackers and
pretzels and high sugar foods, and you will likely experience better blood
sugars.

Portion control is very important with food, especially when eating "bad"
food, but what we eat is very important. Even in non-diabetics, high carb,
high fat, and refined sugars affect blood sugars much more than healthier
foods. Whole foods, fresh fruits and veggies, lean proteins are much better
for glucose control and our health in general. Exercise is very important,
but if not eating well, exercise won't make up for the lack of good
nutrition. And when it comes to weight loss and management, exercise only
accounts for about 20 to 30%; it's what we eat and how much of it we eat
that makes the biggest difference.

I honestly can't remember the requirements for going on a pump. I do know
they prefer diabetics who are trying to manage things as best as possible
because otherwise, the pump is not a great option. I had a friend on a pump
and was completely mismanaging things, so they took him off until he can be
more responsible and better handle his diabetes. They also prefer people who
experience extremes, or have the potential for extremes, in their blood
sugars because the point of the pump is to regulate and stabilize glucose
levels. But I know type two's do use pumps.

Bridgit

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m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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I am told that I have to have low sugars before I go on the pump.
Well that isn't happening so this is why I stil take the shot twice a day.
Some of it is choise of foods I eat.
Especialy on the snacks.
It isn't the snack the problem it is how much you snac.
As I call it the good stuff.
I still get on the mill though with my music and love it.
Or a swell TV program I enjoy.
The hour flies by fast.
My heart is doing well with all of the exercise. So it is hard to know what
to take care of first, the heart or the diabetic problems with numbers.

Original message:
> Jamie, my friend.

> Don't let any foolish pump wrap tell you that other blind people are 
> using their pumps successfully and independently. There is not one 
> totally accessible pump out there! And that's a fact! Even Veronica 
> and Bridget and other blind pump you service out here will tell you 
> the very same thing. My doctor has been wanting me to use a pump for 
> years and years. Haven't found One that's totally and completely 
> accessible yet. My husband agrees with me. He tells me the same thing. 
> He says, honey there's not one accessible pump out there and I don't 
> want you to go on a pump until there is.  We may have to bite the 
> bullet at some point, however. And when I do, the first thing I will 
> do is post right here. You, my friend, are in touch with the best. So, 
> still, don't let anycompany's pump REP Tell you that other blind folks 
> are using their products successfully. Because there's not one of us 
> out here The can't do something without sighted assistance. And that's a
fact. Have a great day!!

> Bern

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jan 3, 2017, at 8:51 AM, Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
wrote:

>> Veronica,

>> I am a new subscriber to this site and found it while searching for 
>> other diabetics who are blind and use insulin pumps.  Much like you, 
>> I have been independently using an insulin pump for 18 years.  I am 
>> currently using the Accucheck Spirit, but Roche suddenly chose to not 
>> sell any of their Accucheck pumps any more.  And, like your Cosmo, my 
>> Spirit has about a month left before completely shutting down on me.  
>> I did visit my Diabetic Educator and looked at the options for pumps.  
>> I also decided that the Animas products would be the best, although not
the perfect solution for me.
>> I also use the Dexcom G5, which my two teenagers help me use.  Even 
>> though it is inaccessible to me, I need to use it to help me detect 
>> my llow blood sugars.  I use my iPhone to know what my blood sugar is
when it alarms me.

>> So, you and I are going to be learning how to use the Vibe together!  
>> It will be a true test of how well I can memorize things at my age!  
>> I hope that we can keep in  touch and share our experiences of how we 
>> are conquering our new pumps!  The Animas rep assures me that they 
>> have other individuals who are blind or visually impaired and 
>> successfully using their pumps.  However, he could not tell me how I 
>> could contact these people.  I am hoping to find help through Diabetes
Talk.

>>                Jamie

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 7:15 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Your new president...

>> Thanks Veronica!!!

>> I certainly have to say, you and Bridgit have both taught me so very
much.
>> I can't imagine myself using a KNFB reader for something like that.
>> Although I do love my KNFB reader, it doesn't come without its 
>> limitations either.  And, believe me I had to practice using it to make
it work for me.
>> I'm not perfect yet.  I can use it to read some of my mail and the kids'
>> notices they bring home in their bookbags.
>> But, I'm not sure I'd attempt to use it fore reading an insulin pump?
>> I think I'd rather have something a bit more fool-proof.  I'm not 
>> that brave.  Especially when my survival is at stake.  Scary.

>> Talk soon my friend and thank you so much for your vote of confidence.
>> This means a lot.

>> Bern

>> On 1/2/17, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> Bern, I echo the bitter-sweet congratulations. I assure you that we 
>>> do not expect you to be Mike. <grin> I look forward to seeing how 
>>> this list and organization will grow under your leadership. And yes, 
>>> a definite group effort.
>>> I also look forward to seeing what the new technology will do. In 
>>> the meantime, I am checking out the current pumps as my beloved 
>>> Cozmo finally shrieked out its last system fault alarm. Yikes! 
>>> Someone here mentioned awhile back that there was a blind person 
>>> using an OmniPod with some sort of app. I found out that he was 
>>> actually using a KNFB reader to try and read the screen. I'll 
>>> probably end up with the Animas Vibe but I'm struggling to get 
>>> around that notion of how much I'm losing compared to what I had.
>>> As for the artificial pancreas, I hope the technology it's based on 
>>> is more accurate than what we have now. Eventually it would be nice 
>>> to have to interact less with stuff, but I'm not so sure I want to 
>>> be in the first round. <grin> Never say never though.
>>> In the meantime, boy do I appreciate having a place to share 
>>> knowledge, to vent, to brag, to whine and to help each other. I 
>>> really do appreciate all of you and look forward to accomplishing as 
>>> much as we
>> can together.
>>> Onward,
>>> onward! Count me in!
>>> Veronica

>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, January 02, 2017 8:45 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Your new president...

>>> Oh Bridgit!

>>> Thank you so kindly for your vote of confidence!! You're like a breath
>>> of fresh air!

>>> Only trouble is, for Medicare patients, I think that these things are
>>> so hard, as a matter of fact, too hard to get. You shouldn't have to
>>> go through denials and appeals and denials and appeals. Too bad the
>>> system is so broken!! We should not have to fight this hard to
>>> survive. Just makes me sick!! However, I will be anxious to hear more
>>> about the artificial pancreas.  I'm always anxious to hear more when
>>> it comes. Talk very soon.

>>> Bern

>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>> On Jan 2, 2017, at 9:50 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Bernie,

>>>> Congrats, even though it's a bittersweet congratulations. You will do
>>>> a fantastic job.

>>>> On a sidenote, speaking of sharing and learning from each other, I
>>>> just
>>> want
>>>> to say that my doctor continues to bring up the artificial pancreas
>>>> and
>>> how
>>>> it will be available on the market within the year to all diabetics.
>>>> He believes this will revolutionize diabetes even more than insulin
>>>> pumps
>>> have.
>>>> He's eager and excited for the technology and for me to have the
>>> opportunity
>>>> to transition to one. Of course, I'm concerned about accessibility,
>>>> but nonetheless, this is exciting news, and I'm sure many of us are
>>>> excited about this technology.

>>>> The device will use a CGM to constantly monitor blood sugars. As it
>>>> does this, it will automatically adjust insulin as needed. Little
>>>> interaction will be necessary for the device.

>>>> More info about this is available online, but as I learn more, I will
>>>> continue to share.

>>>> Happy New Year; may 2017 be fruitful for everyone.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2017 1:26 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Your new president...

>>>> Good Afternoon Everyone!!!

>>>> Happy New Year!!!

>>>> Firstly, I'd like to begin by telling you a little bit about myself
>>>> for those of you who don't know me.  I'm aware, however that most of
you
>> do.
>>> I
>>>> am Bernadette Jacobs, formerly, about 18 years ago, Bernadette
Krajewski.
>>> I
>>>> have been first vice-president now since, I believe, about 2007.
>>>> Don't hesitate to correct me if somebody out there finds me to be
>>>> wrong.  At any rate, I did have a one-year break while Sandy Ryan
>>>> served just last year--2015-2016.  Thank you Sandy.
>>>> Since the unfortunate passing of our illustrious and fearless leader
>>>> Mike Freeman's passing, I will do my best to serve you as our
>>>> Diabetes Action Network's president and your list moderator.

>>>> I will warn you.  I can't do this all alone, however.  I need all of
>>>> you
>>> to
>>>> work with me and teach me as you have done about our conditions for
>>>> the
>>> past
>>>> so many years.  Most of what I have learned about my own diabetes,
>>>> I've learned from all of you.  You've been so gracious.  But that's
>>>> what we're
>>> in
>>>> this thing for.  Right????  Helping each other and taking care of
>>>> each other.  So, I'd like to say, Welcome home and Happy New Year!!!

>>>> I was diagnosed as a type II diabetic in about March of 1985.  This,
>>>> of course, was before the age of "pre-diabetes."  I have been insulin
>>> dependent
>>>> since 1999 when My husband Bill and I were first married and I became
>>>> pregnant with the baby we lost in miscarriage.  I have been a member
>>>> of
>>> the
>>>> Diabetes Action Network, (DAN) since its inception in 1985.

>>>> My mother was a diabetic and I lost my mother to complications of
>>>> diabetes at the tender age of 13.  She, herself was only 47.  She had
>>>> three heart attacks, the third of which, resulted in her passing.  I
>>>> remember it as if were Yesterday.  When I came into DAN, I told it's
>>>> then president, Ed Bryant, that my mother was a diabetic and died of
>>>> complications.  He gave
>>> me
>>>> that gentle kick in the seat of the pants, "And you are diabetic
too..."
>>> Of
>>>> course, he also recognized I was in that old familiar river,
"Denial???"
>>> Ed
>>>> Bryant, the gentle man he was, took me under his fatherly wing and we
>>> worked
>>>> together up until his passing.  Mike came in and we all continued on.
>>>> I must say, that his passing on December 24, shocked and deeply
>>>> saddened me just as it has everyone else.

>>>> Now, everyone, I'd like to take this time to thank you!!  For, it's
>>>> all of you who've taught me so much about the conditions that we
>>>> share together.
>>>> Taught me about insulin pumps, complications, and the heartaches
>>>> we've suffered together as well as foo the positive bits of news.
>>>> There are so many of you that I simply can't wait to hear about
>>>> something new you've learned, discovered and/or whatever else.  It
>>>> simply warms my heart to the moon and back to hear from you as I feel
>>>> like we're such a great big
>>> family.
>>>> Isn't it wonderful???  I think it's phantabulous!!!  SQUEEEEEZE!!!!!
>>>> i DO hope that all of you will continue to write in with all your
>>>> things, both good and bad so that we can all continue to share,
>>>> learn, and work
>>> together.
>>>> I'll miss you if you don't!!

>>>> Until next time, take care and have a great day!!!

>>>> Below, I'll be posting my Email, so that you can write me offlist for
>>>> anything strictly confidential you might need help with.  I will then
>>> share
>>>> my cell phone with you that we may continue our work together.

>>>> Very Warmly,

>>>> Bernadette M. Jacobs, (Bernie, Bern).

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