[Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

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If anyone has interest, I have a prodigy voice just sitting in a closet
along w/strips of which I'd have to double ck if they have expired. I love
the meter Dexcom sent, one touch?
I also have a second G5 receiver, never used, as when I first  started it
was with Blue cross and was not required to  use it, until I went on
Medicare and they required it.. I have the one I was sent when I went on
Medicare w/Dexcom
Thanks,
	Tamera

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers
it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting
it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get
the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern
beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good
sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite
filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some
initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who
specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer
suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro
complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in
calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one
for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein
with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using
regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the
one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use
immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
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.



--
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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