[Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Tue Oct 6 18:52:29 UTC 2020

I have met with a diabetic educator. However, if it is the progression of the disease causing the high numbers, it might not hurt to do it again.

That said, I did remove and replace the batteries, putting the same ones back in. When I set it up and tested again, my blood sugar was recorded at 167. I ordered control solution through Amazon to help check the accuracy of the strips. I checked their expiration, and they would expire in November, 2021 if I hadn't opened them yesterday. So, I now have 89 days to use them.

Thanks for your suggestions.

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
> Keep us posted.
> Patricia
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>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi Alan,
>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
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>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>>> mentioned in your message.
>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>>> reading?
>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>>> meter problem.
>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> Sent from my iPad
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