[Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

[Milton Ota]

Hello, and Welcome to the group.

If you haven't started already, you need to spend time exercising and 
make it apart of a routine.

I suggest that you get yourself the Prodegy voice Talking Glucose 
Meter. Have your doctor prescribe it through your pharmacy. If 
insurance won't cover the cost of the meter it is not very expensive to 
pay it out of pocket. You can order the meter if paying out of pocket 
through the National Federation of the Blind, Independence Market by 
calling (410) 659-9314 and speak to someone in the Independence Market. 
cost is around $75.00.

If you are having other issues that need special attention, ask your 
doctor to refer you to either a Diabetes Educator and that person can 
also help you learn to test your blood sugars. The diabetes Educator 
might also be a  dietitian, who can help you make good food choices to 
better manage your diet and intake of food.

Keep asking questions on this list as there are many who could help.

Original message:
> 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.



> --
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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