[Diabetes-Talk] new member

[d m gina]

Yes what I do is set the bottle on the table, or in my rite hand while 
I go in and try to get one strip at a time.
If tipping they are all happy to come out.

Original message:
> I started using the Prodigy Voice recently based on feedback from this 
> group. I really love it. I do have some vision, but this makes me feel 
> more certain when able to hear the results.
> Does anyone have tips on getting the test strips out of the bottle 
> without spilling them all over the place?
> Thanks,
> Melanie

> Sent from Melanie's i phone

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 10:54 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hello and welcome to the list.

>> I was sighted for 22 years with type 1 diabetes, then became blind after an
>> illness. I've been totally blind for 16 years now. My husband and I are both
>> blind and live on our own. We have 2 little boys. In addition to my
>> diabetes, I also have a couple of other minor health concerns.

>> I love cooking and baking and do it on a regular basis, so if you have
>> questions about how to prepare food nonvisually, don't hesitate to ask. To
>> begin eating healthier, you don't necessarily have to cook all the time, but
>> start eating healthier foods like fresh fruits and veggies, Greek yogurt,
>> and if eating canned food, buy low sodium versions, which most brands
>> usually have. Drink lots of water, at least 64 ounces a day. Cooking
>> nonvisually isn't that difficult. Do you have specific meals you enjoy? I
>> can give you some simple recipes to begin with when you're ready.

>> I use a Prodigy Voice and like it, and I recently started using the Dexcom
>> CGM. There is also the Clever Choice meter that is accessible for blind
>> diabetics. You may want to ask your doctor about a CGM, because it's a
>> device that diabetics use that test your glucose levels without having to
>> poke your finger several times a day. For blind people, we access the
>> readings on the device through an app on a smart device like an iPhone.
>> Several of us on the list use a CGM, so if you have more questions, feel
>> free to ask.

>> I also use an insulin pump and have pretty much since I became blind.

>> Living nonvisually can be an adjustment, especially if you have health
>> concerns, but it can be done and done successfully. I'm sure you're
>> overwhelmed right now, but reaching out to this list is a great start to
>> begin networking with other blind people, learning tips and methods to
>> employ nonvisually. Feel free to ask any questions you have, and we will all
>> do our best to provide what answers we can.

>> Bridgit
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
>> mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
>> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
>> getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
>> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
>> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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