Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Becky, There are 2 meters that have speech. One is the One Touch-you have to purchse a separate speech moniter. The one I use is an Accu-check Voice mate. But if you buy an accu-check meter at the store, it will not fit into the voice box. You can purchase the merter from maxi Aids, but it cost over $400. If you call the company at , they can tell you what you need to get one. Re: Good evening Hi Terri: I sure don't want to start looking for a new doctor since I just went through that in December. I do like her and would like to give her a chance to figure out that I am proactive when it comes to my medical care and that I don't sit back and wait to be told what to do. I learned the hard way a long time ago with my dogs not to sit back when I think something is wrong and needs taken care of. Like I said if I don't get satisfactory results soon I'm not going to mess around. I know just enough about Diabetes to know better than to sit back and do nothing. I appreciate your thoughts here and do agree with what you are saying. I've heard that I can buy some of the standard meters and then purchase the speech box separately. Do you know which meters, if any, will work this way? Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone: >>>>>> >>>>>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>>>>> from >>>>>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>>>>> >>>>>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >>>>>> was >>>>>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>>>>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>>>>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>>>>> from >>>>>> participating on this list. >>>>>> >>>>>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>>>>> maddpoodle27@... >>>>>> >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Becky, There are 2 meters that have speech. One is the One Touch-you have to purchse a separate speech moniter. The one I use is an Accu-check Voice mate. But if you buy an accu-check meter at the store, it will not fit into the voice box. You can purchase the merter from maxi Aids, but it cost over $400. If you call the company at , they can tell you what you need to get one. Re: Good evening Hi Terri: I sure don't want to start looking for a new doctor since I just went through that in December. I do like her and would like to give her a chance to figure out that I am proactive when it comes to my medical care and that I don't sit back and wait to be told what to do. I learned the hard way a long time ago with my dogs not to sit back when I think something is wrong and needs taken care of. Like I said if I don't get satisfactory results soon I'm not going to mess around. I know just enough about Diabetes to know better than to sit back and do nothing. I appreciate your thoughts here and do agree with what you are saying. I've heard that I can buy some of the standard meters and then purchase the speech box separately. Do you know which meters, if any, will work this way? Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Everyone: >>>>>> >>>>>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>>>>> from >>>>>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>>>>> >>>>>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >>>>>> was >>>>>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>>>>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>>>>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>>>>> from >>>>>> participating on this list. >>>>>> >>>>>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>>>>> maddpoodle27@... >>>>>> >>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Becky, Well, I understand that my stupid dog wrote your dog. Hmm, have to really watch those animals. Anyway, I am reading messages from most current to oldest and I thought this was probably as good a place as any to put in my two cents. Now, if or Harry were looking about now they would tell you that the greatest secret to this whole thing is to count the amount of carbohydrates you take in. Don't worry about the sugar because it is counted in the carbs. Don't worry about the " net " carbs because it is a meaningless term. Just look at the total carbs of whatever you eat. In time you will need to be concerned about " fast " or " slow " carbs but, not yet. or Harry would tell you to try for a maximum of about 30 carbs per meal for starters. And, yes, if you are trying to get things under control the testing is an absolute essential part of the equation. You do need a glucose meter like real bad and, as someone said, if you are consuming great amounts of water your blood sugar is probably quite high. Just hang in there and all things will become really easy for you to manage. When I joined this list about two years ago I knew almost nothing about Diabetes and what I did know was wrong. The folks here have really helped Crystal and I to get things under control. Take care and look forward to hearing from you. Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Good evening HI Mike: It sounds like I will fit in here. I've been accused of being opinionated more than once and must admit that this is true. Part of my frustration isn't having Diabetes. To me, the fact that I now have to be careful what I eat, which means that I do have to behave in at least one aspect of my life, is no big deal. The thing that is really frustrating me is that I don't meet with a dietitian until February first so I have no clue whether the things that I am doing on my own are even close to what I should be doing. My other big concern is that my doctor doesn't want me testing even though I've expressed to her that nearly everyone on my father's side of the family has been Diabetic. I'm concerned that my doctor is looking at my weight problem and just assuming I am Type Two when I could be Type One like the rest of my family and that things could get out of control quickly. Having these concerns in mind I decided not to wait until I saw a dietitian who will probably tell me to live on lettuce and celery because of my high cholesterol and Diabetes, but rather, to start doing some things on my own and seeking out the knowledge of others with more experience than I have. I've managed to lose a few pounds in the process so must be doing something right, but I'm still consuming liquids at triple the amount that is normal for me. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >> was diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth >> about Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I >> know enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Becky, Well, I understand that my stupid dog wrote your dog. Hmm, have to really watch those animals. Anyway, I am reading messages from most current to oldest and I thought this was probably as good a place as any to put in my two cents. Now, if or Harry were looking about now they would tell you that the greatest secret to this whole thing is to count the amount of carbohydrates you take in. Don't worry about the sugar because it is counted in the carbs. Don't worry about the " net " carbs because it is a meaningless term. Just look at the total carbs of whatever you eat. In time you will need to be concerned about " fast " or " slow " carbs but, not yet. or Harry would tell you to try for a maximum of about 30 carbs per meal for starters. And, yes, if you are trying to get things under control the testing is an absolute essential part of the equation. You do need a glucose meter like real bad and, as someone said, if you are consuming great amounts of water your blood sugar is probably quite high. Just hang in there and all things will become really easy for you to manage. When I joined this list about two years ago I knew almost nothing about Diabetes and what I did know was wrong. The folks here have really helped Crystal and I to get things under control. Take care and look forward to hearing from you. Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Good evening HI Mike: It sounds like I will fit in here. I've been accused of being opinionated more than once and must admit that this is true. Part of my frustration isn't having Diabetes. To me, the fact that I now have to be careful what I eat, which means that I do have to behave in at least one aspect of my life, is no big deal. The thing that is really frustrating me is that I don't meet with a dietitian until February first so I have no clue whether the things that I am doing on my own are even close to what I should be doing. My other big concern is that my doctor doesn't want me testing even though I've expressed to her that nearly everyone on my father's side of the family has been Diabetic. I'm concerned that my doctor is looking at my weight problem and just assuming I am Type Two when I could be Type One like the rest of my family and that things could get out of control quickly. Having these concerns in mind I decided not to wait until I saw a dietitian who will probably tell me to live on lettuce and celery because of my high cholesterol and Diabetes, but rather, to start doing some things on my own and seeking out the knowledge of others with more experience than I have. I've managed to lose a few pounds in the process so must be doing something right, but I'm still consuming liquids at triple the amount that is normal for me. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >> was diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth >> about Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I >> know enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Becky, Well, I understand that my stupid dog wrote your dog. Hmm, have to really watch those animals. Anyway, I am reading messages from most current to oldest and I thought this was probably as good a place as any to put in my two cents. Now, if or Harry were looking about now they would tell you that the greatest secret to this whole thing is to count the amount of carbohydrates you take in. Don't worry about the sugar because it is counted in the carbs. Don't worry about the " net " carbs because it is a meaningless term. Just look at the total carbs of whatever you eat. In time you will need to be concerned about " fast " or " slow " carbs but, not yet. or Harry would tell you to try for a maximum of about 30 carbs per meal for starters. And, yes, if you are trying to get things under control the testing is an absolute essential part of the equation. You do need a glucose meter like real bad and, as someone said, if you are consuming great amounts of water your blood sugar is probably quite high. Just hang in there and all things will become really easy for you to manage. When I joined this list about two years ago I knew almost nothing about Diabetes and what I did know was wrong. The folks here have really helped Crystal and I to get things under control. Take care and look forward to hearing from you. Cy, the Ancient Okie... Re: Good evening HI Mike: It sounds like I will fit in here. I've been accused of being opinionated more than once and must admit that this is true. Part of my frustration isn't having Diabetes. To me, the fact that I now have to be careful what I eat, which means that I do have to behave in at least one aspect of my life, is no big deal. The thing that is really frustrating me is that I don't meet with a dietitian until February first so I have no clue whether the things that I am doing on my own are even close to what I should be doing. My other big concern is that my doctor doesn't want me testing even though I've expressed to her that nearly everyone on my father's side of the family has been Diabetic. I'm concerned that my doctor is looking at my weight problem and just assuming I am Type Two when I could be Type One like the rest of my family and that things could get out of control quickly. Having these concerns in mind I decided not to wait until I saw a dietitian who will probably tell me to live on lettuce and celery because of my high cholesterol and Diabetes, but rather, to start doing some things on my own and seeking out the knowledge of others with more experience than I have. I've managed to lose a few pounds in the process so must be doing something right, but I'm still consuming liquids at triple the amount that is normal for me. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >> was diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth >> about Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I >> know enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 What a great attitude Becky! The best thing you can do diet wise is reduce the amount of crbohydrates you eat. When you get a glucose meter, you can start tsting yourself 2 hours after eating and that way you will learn just how many carbs will fit into your diet. It will kind of hard otherwise, but reducing carbs-particularly from processed foods such as white bread or anything make with flour, will help. The general rule is " eat nohing white-except cauliflower " . This eliminates a lot f good thing like potatoes, breads, spaghetti and anything else made with flour. Re: Good evening HI : My last A1C was 6.6. I had heard that if it was anything over 6.0 to expect medication. My doctor wants to try to control my blood sugar with diet, which may or may not work, but I can't make much headway if I am doing all of the wrong things by eating things that I might think are all right only to find out later were indeed wrong. My cholesterol has been high for several years. I finally got fed up and refused to allow my previous doctor to continue testing my cholesterol after asking and asking for help with that and getting nowhere. I have no intention of ignoring my diabetes and will do what it takes not only to gain control of my blood sugar but to maintain control to the best of my ability. I realize that I am human and therefore am not perfect. But I aim to do my best in order to stay as healthy as possible for, say, the next hundred years, which would make me somewhere around 148. While my longevity is a lofty goal, and no doubt I'll miss living that length of time by several years, I want to stay as healthy as I can for as long as possible. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 What a great attitude Becky! The best thing you can do diet wise is reduce the amount of crbohydrates you eat. When you get a glucose meter, you can start tsting yourself 2 hours after eating and that way you will learn just how many carbs will fit into your diet. It will kind of hard otherwise, but reducing carbs-particularly from processed foods such as white bread or anything make with flour, will help. The general rule is " eat nohing white-except cauliflower " . This eliminates a lot f good thing like potatoes, breads, spaghetti and anything else made with flour. Re: Good evening HI : My last A1C was 6.6. I had heard that if it was anything over 6.0 to expect medication. My doctor wants to try to control my blood sugar with diet, which may or may not work, but I can't make much headway if I am doing all of the wrong things by eating things that I might think are all right only to find out later were indeed wrong. My cholesterol has been high for several years. I finally got fed up and refused to allow my previous doctor to continue testing my cholesterol after asking and asking for help with that and getting nowhere. I have no intention of ignoring my diabetes and will do what it takes not only to gain control of my blood sugar but to maintain control to the best of my ability. I realize that I am human and therefore am not perfect. But I aim to do my best in order to stay as healthy as possible for, say, the next hundred years, which would make me somewhere around 148. While my longevity is a lofty goal, and no doubt I'll miss living that length of time by several years, I want to stay as healthy as I can for as long as possible. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 What a great attitude Becky! The best thing you can do diet wise is reduce the amount of crbohydrates you eat. When you get a glucose meter, you can start tsting yourself 2 hours after eating and that way you will learn just how many carbs will fit into your diet. It will kind of hard otherwise, but reducing carbs-particularly from processed foods such as white bread or anything make with flour, will help. The general rule is " eat nohing white-except cauliflower " . This eliminates a lot f good thing like potatoes, breads, spaghetti and anything else made with flour. Re: Good evening HI : My last A1C was 6.6. I had heard that if it was anything over 6.0 to expect medication. My doctor wants to try to control my blood sugar with diet, which may or may not work, but I can't make much headway if I am doing all of the wrong things by eating things that I might think are all right only to find out later were indeed wrong. My cholesterol has been high for several years. I finally got fed up and refused to allow my previous doctor to continue testing my cholesterol after asking and asking for help with that and getting nowhere. I have no intention of ignoring my diabetes and will do what it takes not only to gain control of my blood sugar but to maintain control to the best of my ability. I realize that I am human and therefore am not perfect. But I aim to do my best in order to stay as healthy as possible for, say, the next hundred years, which would make me somewhere around 148. While my longevity is a lofty goal, and no doubt I'll miss living that length of time by several years, I want to stay as healthy as I can for as long as possible. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You have a poodle? I wanted one so bad when I got , but GDA did not have any then. What color is she? Re: Good evening Well, , I own Becky, too, but to hear her tell it she owns me and Bob, too. A lot these humans know. Do you suppose that we could sneak and snatch the goodies that Becky and Pat aren't really supposed to eat, or that they say they shouldn't have in large amounts? I would try but am afraid she would catch me and then I would be in trouble. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You have a poodle? I wanted one so bad when I got , but GDA did not have any then. What color is she? Re: Good evening Well, , I own Becky, too, but to hear her tell it she owns me and Bob, too. A lot these humans know. Do you suppose that we could sneak and snatch the goodies that Becky and Pat aren't really supposed to eat, or that they say they shouldn't have in large amounts? I would try but am afraid she would catch me and then I would be in trouble. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You have a poodle? I wanted one so bad when I got , but GDA did not have any then. What color is she? Re: Good evening Well, , I own Becky, too, but to hear her tell it she owns me and Bob, too. A lot these humans know. Do you suppose that we could sneak and snatch the goodies that Becky and Pat aren't really supposed to eat, or that they say they shouldn't have in large amounts? I would try but am afraid she would catch me and then I would be in trouble. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You said it is 10:30 Eastern. Can I get on here from California? Re: Good evening Hi , I am Darryl, owner of cjoy internet radio. I have a show on saturday mornings " your diabetes " a round table discussion 10:30 A.M. Eastern. go to http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com see you there. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You said it is 10:30 Eastern. Can I get on here from California? Re: Good evening Hi , I am Darryl, owner of cjoy internet radio. I have a show on saturday mornings " your diabetes " a round table discussion 10:30 A.M. Eastern. go to http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com see you there. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 You said it is 10:30 Eastern. Can I get on here from California? Re: Good evening Hi , I am Darryl, owner of cjoy internet radio. I have a show on saturday mornings " your diabetes " a round table discussion 10:30 A.M. Eastern. go to http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com see you there. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >> from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , your time would be 07:30 A.M. Pacific. All you need is a computer and soundcard with speakers and a microphone, you can also text chat. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening >> >> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>> from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , your time would be 07:30 A.M. Pacific. All you need is a computer and soundcard with speakers and a microphone, you can also text chat. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening >> >> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>> from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi , your time would be 07:30 A.M. Pacific. All you need is a computer and soundcard with speakers and a microphone, you can also text chat. Pastor Darryl Breffe Good evening >> >> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>> from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Actually, what a " normal " A1C reading is depends upon what lab you're using. Usually, though, it's between 4 and 6. But you should ask your particular lab. Mike Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Actually, what a " normal " A1C reading is depends upon what lab you're using. Usually, though, it's between 4 and 6. But you should ask your particular lab. Mike Good evening > > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes > from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to > manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi, Becky. First, although you don't meet with a dietitian until Feb. 1, this isn't anything to panic over unless you're the sort of person who wants everything done right now or yesterday if possible. You're not going to develop diabetic complications over one week's bad eating. However, you should see a dietitian sooner rather than later. Second, if your doctor won't cooperate, make an appointment with an endocronologist as you mentioned in another post or at the very least an internal medicine guru. You might want to have a heart-to-heart with your doctor, though, to ascertain why she doesn't want you to test. As others here have indicated, testing is the cornerstone of good diabetic control these days. Try to find out if she's reluctant because she thinks you will be " noncompliant " or because she thinks Type 2's don't have to test. If it's the latter, run, don't walk, to that endo. On the other hand, you two may be able to come to an understanding and, like Harry Bates' doctor, you can learn together. Third, the likelihood is that you are, in fact, a Type 2. I say this is likely, not inevitable. AS has said, I was diagnosed Type 1 even though I'm 57. They didn't even tell me I had Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA) -- a version of Type 1 that some adults get -- because LADA comes on slowly and, in fact, I developed diabetes very suddenly, just like people who develop Type 1 when young. In fact, I landed in the hospital and was put on an insulin drip to get my blood glucose down and then told that I'd be on insulin from here on out. I thank God my medical team was open-minded enough to figure out what had happened and not be blinkered by what the " usual " pattern of adult diabetes onset is. Since I was to be on insulin, I was taught to use a blood glucose monitor and was shown how to give insulin injections before I left the hospital and, in fact, I was given to understand in no uncertain terms that I had " joined the army " and had better get it right immediately! That may seem stark but I was glad there was no nonsense of lessened expectations. Fourth, as , Cy and others have indicated, it's not so much things you can't eat but what choices you want to make. For example, you could probably have a piece of cake but then couldn't eat the meal that ought to go with dessert. As Cy told you, it's all about carbohydrate-counting. there are tables of carbohydrates your husband can read you and the National Federation of the Blind's Materials Center has the 2003 American Diabetes Association Exchange List in braille and large-print, I think. Also, BR-11949 from NLS has nutrition tables in the back. Another good book is Gretchen Becker's " Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year " -- it's good for Type 1's also. It's available from NLS on cassette, so I'm told, and it's available on Bookshare which is where I read it. Anyway, as I started to say, it's all about choices. All other things being equal, diabetics should cut down on fat, cholesterol, salt etc. But how diabetes plays out is as individual as the person having diabetes. For example, I am not under salt or even fat restriction. In fact, I can eat a huge peanutbutter sandwich for lunch -- with mayo -- and my blood glucose doesn't go up inordinately, whereas 's blood glucose would go thru the roof if she did that. If I don't measure the amount of milk I can drink, my blood glucose hits the sky; milk doesn't bother . The bottom line on all this is that while your doctor, diabetes educator and dietitian can give you general recommendations, you're going to have to do a bit of experimentation to discover what works and what doesn't for you. Another example: I can eat a large Mexican combo plate with taco, two enchiladas and a chili relleno and a big glob of refried beans and as long as I don't eat the rice, my blood glucose stays within bounds even if I eat chips and salsa. The fiber in the beans slows down the absorption of the carbohydrate and it's the carbohydrate that's converted into glucose. Others have to be *very* careful about Mexican fare. Which brings me to " net carbs " . Cy is correct; one shouldn't trust " net carb " labeling. However, you can compute net carbs for yourself -- total carbs minus carbs of fiber -- and this is the carbohydrate amount that will be broken down into glucose. This is U.S. measure; European standards already subtract the fiber in their results. But you should do these calculations for yourself; don't trust the food manufacturers to get it right. Fifth, the National Federation of the Blind Materials Center also carries the Accu-Chek VoiceMate system for, I think, either $425 or $475 -- forget which. This system uses an early model of the Accu-Chek Advantage meter inserted into a docking station which talks. As says, later versions of the Advantage won't work with the docking station. The One-touch Ultra and, I think, One-touch Sure-shot, will work with a separate voice box which comes, I believe, from Science Products. I'd recommend the VoiceMate system. Read Ms. Becker's book; it will tell you more than you want to know. Also, take a look at: http://www.diabetes.org and http://www.joslin.org and http://www.mendosa.com for more info on diabetes. Also, do a Google search on the National Diabetes Information Clearing House which is run by the National Institutes of Health. If you want, I can send you a PDF version of one of their pamphlets which explains things relatively simply (I can translate it to text if you wish). Also, look at http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm to read NFB's " Voice of the Diabetic " -- lots of good info there. Also, go to http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk to subscribe to the NFB's diabetes list. ACB also has a diabetes list; can give you info to subscribe to it. There's other info but this is enough for one post. Hang in there; no sense to get frustrated. While it never becomes a nullity, diabetes can be lived with, managed and becomes just another part of living. Warmly, Mike Freeman Good evening >> >> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>> maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi Becky, I'm sorry. I don't know about the glucometers that work that way. Hopefully, someone in the group will be able to help you figure out what would be the best one for you to buy. Terri Good evening >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Everyone: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to >>>>>>> learn >>>>>>> from >>>>>>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >>>>>>> was >>>>>>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>>>>>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>>>>>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>>>>>> from >>>>>>> participating on this list. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>>>>>> maddpoodle27@... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi Becky, I was diagnosed in july and I'm still here. I think you will find this a wonderful list for support and information and yummy recipes. I had a pilot dog also, for 12 years, and the poodle sounds just wonderful. Vicki " For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus. Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord. " (1 Thessalonians 4:14 & 17) Good evening > Hi Everyone: > > I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn from > you all as well as contribute to the group. > > While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was > diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about > Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know > enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. > > Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from > participating on this list. > > Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle > maddpoodle27@... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Thanks for the invitation. I'll check your program out even though I don't currently have a working microphone. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >>> >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >>> from >>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>> >>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>> Diabetes >>> from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet >>> to >>> manage my own Diabetes. >>> >>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >>> participating on this list. >>> >>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>> maddpoodle27@... >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Thanks, Pat. I saw the Acu-check Voicemate on a Web site and think it quite impressive from what I have read. If I have my choice that is the meter I want to purchase. I'm glad to know that the meters purchased in the drugstores are not speech accessible before I invest anything into them. Thanks for the phone number. I'll make a call on Monday and see what I can learn. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Everyone: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to >>>>>>> learn >>>>>>> from >>>>>>> you all as well as contribute to the group. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I >>>>>>> was >>>>>>> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >>>>>>> Diabetes from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know >>>>>>> enough yet to manage my own Diabetes. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain >>>>>>> from >>>>>>> participating on this list. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >>>>>>> maddpoodle27@... >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Hi Pat: I'm trying because I want to stay healthy. After all, that rascal of a Poodle and my husband need someone around to boss them. (grin) Do people really eat Cauliflower? I'm kidding, of course, because I know that people love the stuff. I'm probably the only human on earth that doesn't go near Cauliflower which means the rest of the folks can have my share. I've either cut way back on the things that I know are starch such as bread and potatoes or eliminated them altogether until I know what I will be able to handle. Your post gives me all the more reason to be testing. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Good evening >> >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just wanted to pop in and say hello to you all. I'm hoping to learn >> from >> you all as well as contribute to the group. >> >> While I've been blind since birth, Diabetes is new to me in that I was >> diagnosed in late December. I know about a thumbnail's worth about >> Diabetes >> from family members and friends, but don't feel that I know enough yet to >> manage my own Diabetes. >> >> Thanks in advance for all of the knowledge that I know I will gain from >> participating on this list. >> >> Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle >> maddpoodle27@... >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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