[Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes and health
Sandra Ryan
sjryan2 at gmail.com
Tue Jan 3 20:08:48 UTC 2017
Amen, Bridgit. I’m so relieved the holidays are over!
Oh, you’re very close to baby time! I hope all is going well!
Sandi
> On Jan 3, 2017, at 12:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2017 9:29 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at sero.email>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Your new president...
>
> 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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