[Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

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Hello Lisa, welcome to the list!

The prodigy Voice is a good glucometer, simple to use.
Debbie

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:38 AM
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Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was 125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly. I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



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Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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