[Diabetes-Talk] Which Meter??

[Jeanette Kutash]

I can only tell you this, that when I am not motivated I just walk in my
home (whatever your home is) and it is amazing, at first I was discouraged;
now I find it envigorating and I do feel better. I wish you much luck.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2021 10:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: David Andrews
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Which Meter??

I started exercising, then got away from it for some reason.  I know 
I need to get back.

Dave

At 07:53 PM 5/23/2021, you wrote:
>Dave, don't know if you can do any exercise given any medical issues, and
>your schedule. I can tell  you that I increased my exercise because of the
>pandemic and took my a1C from a 7.2 to a 5.8. Start slow AND ADD AS YOU GO;
>biking on a stationary bike, walking, stepping, stretching, yoga,
>meditation, etc.
>
>Jeanette -----Original Message-----
>From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>David Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
>Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2021 4:46 PM
>To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>Cc: David Andrews
>Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Which Meter??
>
>Thanks, Debbie, Tell Gary hi!  I did have my A1C down to 5.3 then the
>Pandemic and it is up to 6.9!
>
>Dave
>
>At 05:42 PM 5/21/2021, you wrote:
> >Hello Dave. Thankyou and congratulations for the great job  you do as
>owner
> >of the list serv!
> >
> >Many folks have reached out and answered your question, so I doubt that I
> >will offer anything different than they already have .
> >
> >But here goes anyway. Because you are not  insulin dependent insurance
most
> >likely will not cover a cgm, even though they are absolutely the best
thing
> >going. Gary is a type two as well, taking  metformin  once aday and
> >monitoring food intake as well as blood sugar readings. We pay out of
> >pocket, Wal mart with coupon being the cheapest in Missouri that we have
> >found.
> >
> >We feel that by checking his numbers and comparing them to what foods he
>has
> >eaten, as well as how much exercise he has done is the best way to
monitor
> >his type 2 diabetes.
> >
> >I  believe that the prodigy is the best glucometer for the totally blind
> >user.
> >
> >Good luck, and hope you can get your a1c done to pre- pandemic .
> >
> >Debbie
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David
> >Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
> >Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2021 6:12 PM
> >To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >Cc: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
> >Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Which Meter??
> >
> >Hi:
> >
> >Most of you will recognize my name.  I am the List Owner. I handle all
> >technical stuff, deal with troublemakers, keep people on topic etc.
> >Consequently I have been on the list since day one, and read most
messages.
> >Like most people, I don't pay as much attention as I should.
> >
> >Also, as some of you know, I  am a type 2 diabetic.  I controlled my A1C
> >pretty well until the Pandemic. My Doctor wants me to take my blood sugar
>at
> >least once a day so we can get a better handle on what foods are causing
me
> >problems.
> >
> >What meter or meters are accessible. The Prodigy XXX or something else?
Is
> >there anything that will communicate with my iPhone?
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >David Andrews


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