Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Hello, Ronda. Welcome to the group. In a nutshell, there are devices in which a BD syringe may be placed which allow one to control how far back the plunger is cranked in units which may be heard and felt (one unit per click and there used to be one that went in half-unit steps also). Insulin pens also click as one sets the dose. Thus, one doesn't have to see to measure insulin accurately. There are also talking blood glucose meters. Please take a look at: http://www.nfb.org/diabetes/diabetesbook.htm and http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm both of which should answer many of your questions. Both consumer organizations of the blind -- the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) have divisions or special-interest affiliates which conduct email lists dealing with diabetes. You can get to the NFB diabetes list by going to: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk and if you look over http://www.acb.org you should find links to subscribe to ACB's diabetics list. NFB's diabetic division is called the Diabetes Action Network and ACB's diabetes special-interest affiliate is called ACB Diabetics in Action. Moreover, this list has a number of members who are extremely knowledgeable in the ways of handling diabetes as a blind or visually-impaired person and is a great resource. Some of us have strong opinions and arguments occasionally break out. However, we're pretty-much in agreement on treatment strategies. Please feel free to ask questions. Hope this helps. Mike Freeman > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Hello, Ronda. Welcome to the group. In a nutshell, there are devices in which a BD syringe may be placed which allow one to control how far back the plunger is cranked in units which may be heard and felt (one unit per click and there used to be one that went in half-unit steps also). Insulin pens also click as one sets the dose. Thus, one doesn't have to see to measure insulin accurately. There are also talking blood glucose meters. Please take a look at: http://www.nfb.org/diabetes/diabetesbook.htm and http://www.nfb.org/voice.htm both of which should answer many of your questions. Both consumer organizations of the blind -- the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) and the American Council of the Blind (ACB) have divisions or special-interest affiliates which conduct email lists dealing with diabetes. You can get to the NFB diabetes list by going to: http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk and if you look over http://www.acb.org you should find links to subscribe to ACB's diabetics list. NFB's diabetic division is called the Diabetes Action Network and ACB's diabetes special-interest affiliate is called ACB Diabetics in Action. Moreover, this list has a number of members who are extremely knowledgeable in the ways of handling diabetes as a blind or visually-impaired person and is a great resource. Some of us have strong opinions and arguments occasionally break out. However, we're pretty-much in agreement on treatment strategies. Please feel free to ask questions. Hope this helps. Mike Freeman > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Rhonda, The first thing to do is to get an instrument called a Count-a-dose. It is available through Maxi Aids. It measures insulin in single units up to 50 units. It takes a BD brand insulin syringe, which your husband's doctor can prescribe. (Usually the count-a-dose is not covered by insurance.) The next best thing is to for both you and your husband to do is to probably loose weight. This can be done by counting carbohydrates and limiting your carbohydrate intake to about 30 grams of carbohydrate per meal. What kinds of insulin is your husband? At any rate, welcome to the list. There are lost of people on this list who are very experienced in diabetes. I am a type 1 diabetic for the last 61 years. I was 22 months old when it was diagnose. But, if your husband is a type 2 diabetic, there are also many members on this list who are experienced in that. What State do you live in? I am in California, so can help out with resources there, but we have people on the list from all over. new member, husband diabetic Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under control. Any tips would be appreciated. How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Rhonda, The first thing to do is to get an instrument called a Count-a-dose. It is available through Maxi Aids. It measures insulin in single units up to 50 units. It takes a BD brand insulin syringe, which your husband's doctor can prescribe. (Usually the count-a-dose is not covered by insurance.) The next best thing is to for both you and your husband to do is to probably loose weight. This can be done by counting carbohydrates and limiting your carbohydrate intake to about 30 grams of carbohydrate per meal. What kinds of insulin is your husband? At any rate, welcome to the list. There are lost of people on this list who are very experienced in diabetes. I am a type 1 diabetic for the last 61 years. I was 22 months old when it was diagnose. But, if your husband is a type 2 diabetic, there are also many members on this list who are experienced in that. What State do you live in? I am in California, so can help out with resources there, but we have people on the list from all over. new member, husband diabetic Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under control. Any tips would be appreciated. How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I am in Georgia, my husband is at a good weight, it is me who really needs to loose! I'll look in to the count a dose, sounds good. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Welcome aboard!, If you are really serious about gaining mastery of blood glucose levels control, you have come to the right place. Mastery of blood glucose control is the key to the prevention of diabetic complications and the stopping of diabetic growing complications that are already present. In other words, if you already have a diabetic complication caused by diabetes, then you may stop it from getting worse and in some instances even reverse some of them. Unfortunately, blindness is one of those diabetic complications one cannot reverse. Like diabetes once you go blind you have it forever. So, if you have some residual vision now, you can keep from losing the rest of it by practicing blood glucose level control now and forever. The keys to mastery are simple and powerful. All you need do is be able to chart a record of your food and drink comsumption and be able to count. If you can do these two things, chart and count, then mastery is at hand. All you need now is the knowledge of what to count and make a record of it. Your sugar monitor or blood glucose monitor is your best friend. It does not laugh at you. It does not scold you. It does not praise you. It simply tells you how it is. This is why the sugar monitor is known as your best friend. So, if you want to know something, just ask away. We are here to advise you, and I thank the folks here every day from saving my leg from amputation due to diabetic complications. The only dumb question on this list serve is the one not asked. " Many people receive advice, only the wise profit from it. " " Eh? " " Pubilius Syrus - first-century Roman writer. new member, husband diabetic > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic > retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has > a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Welcome aboard!, If you are really serious about gaining mastery of blood glucose levels control, you have come to the right place. Mastery of blood glucose control is the key to the prevention of diabetic complications and the stopping of diabetic growing complications that are already present. In other words, if you already have a diabetic complication caused by diabetes, then you may stop it from getting worse and in some instances even reverse some of them. Unfortunately, blindness is one of those diabetic complications one cannot reverse. Like diabetes once you go blind you have it forever. So, if you have some residual vision now, you can keep from losing the rest of it by practicing blood glucose level control now and forever. The keys to mastery are simple and powerful. All you need do is be able to chart a record of your food and drink comsumption and be able to count. If you can do these two things, chart and count, then mastery is at hand. All you need now is the knowledge of what to count and make a record of it. Your sugar monitor or blood glucose monitor is your best friend. It does not laugh at you. It does not scold you. It does not praise you. It simply tells you how it is. This is why the sugar monitor is known as your best friend. So, if you want to know something, just ask away. We are here to advise you, and I thank the folks here every day from saving my leg from amputation due to diabetic complications. The only dumb question on this list serve is the one not asked. " Many people receive advice, only the wise profit from it. " " Eh? " " Pubilius Syrus - first-century Roman writer. new member, husband diabetic > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic > retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has > a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Bravo. The Count-a-Dose is available from other sources than MaxiAids if, like me, you consider that companies operating procedures unsavory. You can get it from the aids and appliances catalog available at http://www.nfb.org and also, I believe, Independent LIving Aids, http://www.independentliving.com has it. Mike > I am in Georgia, my husband is at a good weight, it is me who really needs > to loose! > I'll look in to the count a dose, sounds good. > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 It is my husband who is diabetic, but since I do most of the cooking, I thought it would be good to be knowledgable about what he should and should not be eating. He is keeping his sugar around 150, he was just diagnosed with blindness in November of 2005, so he is getting used to not driving, and at present not working. He had done both for about 20 years. Presently, he does not have any insurance, as he was just approved for a Ssdi check, I understand that one must receive this for two years before Medicare is given!!! We have applied for patient assistance programs that the drug companies have for Ben's several blood pressure medications and a stomach pill he takes. I am concerned though, because several months ago, about six, a doctor said his kidneys were functioning at a 40% level, sometimes his legs swell, I have stopped adding any salt to any foods, and am encouraging Ben to drink more water and less diet Coke and coffee. Anyone else have kidney problems!!! It will be another year before he can get Medicare, we have checked in to private insurance, but it is around 500 to 600 dollars a month because of his condition!!! We are sort of caught in the middle making too much money for Medicade and not being eligible for Medicare yet!! I appreciate the welcome, and all the great information. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 I am a fellow Georgian. If you, too, get on a diabetic diet, it will help you lose weight and fat and it will benefit both you and your husband. Insulin is known as the storatge hormone. Insulin converts unused glucose in the blood stream into fat. Insulin only works on carbohydrates. Insulin does not work on fat and insulin does not work on protein. It is essentil for a diabetic to learn how to count total grams of carbs consumed, since it is only the carbohydrates that are the primary culprit in high blood glucose levels. As a general rule coffee and diet cokes are not a problem for diabetics. The best thing he can do now is get those high blood glucose levels down and keep them down. Refined carbohydrates are poison for diabetics. A diabetic should eliminate or severely restrict the consumption of all of them. This would also hold true for obese people, especially those wishing to lose weight. Just what are refined carbohydrates, you may ask? Refined carbohydrates are things like sugar, flour and corn meal and any thing made with them like pasta and spaghetti and hush puppies, and biscquits and corn bread, not to mention things like pie, cake cookies and candy. If it is white, it is probably not good for you, and this includes things like white potatoes and milk and of course flour. Eat plenty of meats of all kinds and fish and fowl, whole grains and vegetables, cheeses and nuts. Dr Mirkin recommends eating two salads each day by a diabetic. If you do not like salads, then it would be wise to learn to like them. Swelling in the legs can be a sign of impending heart or kidney trouble, which are usually caused by running high blood glucose levels. So the most important thing to do is get it down to a safe level and soon, and then keep it there. Research shows the most important time to measure blood glucose levels is two hours after a meal. Running a two hour post prandial bs of 120 or less will insure a diabetic of blood glucose level control in a range that stops or reverses some diabetic complications. If the doctor is talking about kidney function at 40% and swollen legs, I would not mess around in lowering it as soon as possible. Who knows it may prevent a heart attack or a stroke or even prevent kidney failure. RE: new member, husband diabetic >I am in Georgia, my husband is at a good weight, it is me who really needs > to loose! > I'll look in to the count a dose, sounds good. > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 MMM ... I think calling refined carbohydrates " poison for diabetics " is a wee bit strong. However, if one insists upon eating refined carbs in quantity, then one had better reintroduce the fiber artificially to slow down the blood glucose rise and make one feel fuller while eating less refind carbs so one doesn't engage so desperately in the Battle of the Bulge. All in all, as Harry says, it's better to eat mostly less processed carbs. Who wants to take Metamussil (sp) with every meal, after all? (grin) Mike > I am a fellow Georgian. If you, too, get on a diabetic diet, it will help > you lose weight and fat and it will benefit both you and your husband. > Insulin is known as the storatge hormone. Insulin converts unused glucose > in the blood stream into fat. Insulin only works on carbohydrates. Insulin > does not work on fat and insulin does not work on protein. It is essentil > for a diabetic to learn how to count total grams of carbs consumed, since it > is only the carbohydrates that are the primary culprit in high blood glucose > levels. As a general rule coffee and diet cokes are not a problem for > diabetics. The best thing he can do now is get those high blood glucose > levels down and keep them down. Refined carbohydrates are poison for > diabetics. A diabetic should eliminate or severely restrict the consumption > of all of them. This would also hold true for obese people, especially > those wishing to lose weight. Just what are refined carbohydrates, you may > ask? Refined carbohydrates are things like sugar, flour and corn meal and > any thing made with them like pasta and spaghetti and hush puppies, and > biscquits and corn bread, not to mention things like pie, cake cookies and > candy. If it is white, it is probably not good for you, and this includes > things like white potatoes and milk and of course flour. Eat plenty of > meats of all kinds and fish and fowl, whole grains and vegetables, cheeses > and nuts. Dr Mirkin recommends eating two salads each day by a diabetic. > If you do not like salads, then it would be wise to learn to like them. > Swelling in the legs can be a sign of impending heart or kidney trouble, > which are usually caused by running high blood glucose levels. So the most > important thing to do is get it down to a safe level and soon, and then keep > it there. Research shows the most important time to measure blood glucose > levels is two hours after a meal. Running a two hour post prandial bs of > 120 or less will insure a diabetic of blood glucose level control in a range > that stops or reverses some diabetic complications. If the doctor is > talking about kidney function at 40% and swollen legs, I would not mess > around in lowering it as soon as possible. Who knows it may prevent a heart > attack or a stroke or even prevent kidney failure. > RE: new member, husband diabetic > > >> I am in Georgia, my husband is at a good weight, it is me who really needs >> to loose! >> I'll look in to the count a dose, sounds good. >> Rhonda >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 MMM ... I think calling refined carbohydrates " poison for diabetics " is a wee bit strong. However, if one insists upon eating refined carbs in quantity, then one had better reintroduce the fiber artificially to slow down the blood glucose rise and make one feel fuller while eating less refind carbs so one doesn't engage so desperately in the Battle of the Bulge. All in all, as Harry says, it's better to eat mostly less processed carbs. Who wants to take Metamussil (sp) with every meal, after all? (grin) Mike > I am a fellow Georgian. If you, too, get on a diabetic diet, it will help > you lose weight and fat and it will benefit both you and your husband. > Insulin is known as the storatge hormone. Insulin converts unused glucose > in the blood stream into fat. Insulin only works on carbohydrates. Insulin > does not work on fat and insulin does not work on protein. It is essentil > for a diabetic to learn how to count total grams of carbs consumed, since it > is only the carbohydrates that are the primary culprit in high blood glucose > levels. As a general rule coffee and diet cokes are not a problem for > diabetics. The best thing he can do now is get those high blood glucose > levels down and keep them down. Refined carbohydrates are poison for > diabetics. A diabetic should eliminate or severely restrict the consumption > of all of them. This would also hold true for obese people, especially > those wishing to lose weight. Just what are refined carbohydrates, you may > ask? Refined carbohydrates are things like sugar, flour and corn meal and > any thing made with them like pasta and spaghetti and hush puppies, and > biscquits and corn bread, not to mention things like pie, cake cookies and > candy. If it is white, it is probably not good for you, and this includes > things like white potatoes and milk and of course flour. Eat plenty of > meats of all kinds and fish and fowl, whole grains and vegetables, cheeses > and nuts. Dr Mirkin recommends eating two salads each day by a diabetic. > If you do not like salads, then it would be wise to learn to like them. > Swelling in the legs can be a sign of impending heart or kidney trouble, > which are usually caused by running high blood glucose levels. So the most > important thing to do is get it down to a safe level and soon, and then keep > it there. Research shows the most important time to measure blood glucose > levels is two hours after a meal. Running a two hour post prandial bs of > 120 or less will insure a diabetic of blood glucose level control in a range > that stops or reverses some diabetic complications. If the doctor is > talking about kidney function at 40% and swollen legs, I would not mess > around in lowering it as soon as possible. Who knows it may prevent a heart > attack or a stroke or even prevent kidney failure. > RE: new member, husband diabetic > > >> I am in Georgia, my husband is at a good weight, it is me who really needs >> to loose! >> I'll look in to the count a dose, sounds good. >> Rhonda >> >> >> >> >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Rhonda, The count-a-dose comes with tapes, so it is easy tolearn how to use it. Good luck! We have had a person on this list who was not diabetic, but joined just to lose weight-and the counting of carbohydrates helped her lose! Good luck with that; it really does help when someone loses weight to not become diabetic-especially if it runs in the family. RE: new member, husband diabetic I am in Georgia, my husband is at a good weight, it is me who really needs to loose! I'll look in to the count a dose, sounds good. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 27, 2005 Report Share Posted December 27, 2005 Rhonda, Your husband's blood sugar is much to high. It should be more like 100 in order for further diabetic complication to not happen. I have kidney disease with my kidneys functioning at about 17 percent. The only reason I have not lost my kidneys after all the uyears of diabetes is because I have kept it under control most of the time. Do you know your husbands A1C test? That is a blood test that your doc is probably doing every 3 months to measure how the diabetic control is ove that period of time. Normal A1C for non-diabetics is 4.2-5.2. The closer your husband can keep it to that level, the better off he will be-and that can help preventhis complication from increasing. Has he been to a diabtician? Mostly it is best if he eats few carbohydrates to get the blood sugar and he needs to learn how to takefast acting insulin to reduce his blood sugars when they are above normal. It is very hard when you do not have insurance. I hope you are having luck with getting some help from drug companies. You are right in encouraging him not to drink soda. It is very bad for the kidneys as it is high in potassium and phosperous. Even if it diet, whatever they do to it to makes it fuzzy, it puts the potassium and phosperous in it. We're gla you are hear and hope your husband is willing to listen to us. I hope he asks questions too through you! RE: new member, husband diabetic It is my husband who is diabetic, but since I do most of the cooking, I thought it would be good to be knowledgable about what he should and should not be eating. He is keeping his sugar around 150, he was just diagnosed with blindness in November of 2005, so he is getting used to not driving, and at present not working. He had done both for about 20 years. Presently, he does not have any insurance, as he was just approved for a Ssdi check, I understand that one must receive this for two years before Medicare is given!!! We have applied for patient assistance programs that the drug companies have for Ben's several blood pressure medications and a stomach pill he takes. I am concerned though, because several months ago, about six, a doctor said his kidneys were functioning at a 40% level, sometimes his legs swell, I have stopped adding any salt to any foods, and am encouraging Ben to drink more water and less diet Coke and coffee. Anyone else have kidney problems!!! It will be another year before he can get Medicare, we have checked in to private insurance, but it is around 500 to 600 dollars a month because of his condition!!! We are sort of caught in the middle making too much money for Medicade and not being eligible for Medicare yet!! I appreciate the welcome, and all the great information. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I am new to this group. My name is Arlene, and I have been a diabetic since 1991. I am insulin dependent. I use a count-a-dose to measure my insulin. Arlene new member, husband diabetic Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under control. Any tips would be appreciated. How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Welcome Arlene! Do you like the count a dose? Does it help you? Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Hi Ronda, Are you aware of the Blind-Diabetic group on Yahoo? I'm in that group and I've gotten allot of help from being in that group. Here's the information for the group. blind-diabetics-subscribe Hope this helps. I'm a type 2 diabetic but there allot of people in the group who know allot about insulin. Terri new member, husband diabetic > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic > retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has > a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Welcome aboard Arlene. I believe you can learn much here, and you can enlighten us on special knowledge and skills you know and have. I am sure they will benefit all of us. Please report your last A1C test here and its date as well as your insulin or insulins you are prescribed. Do you know how to count carbs? If so, do you do it at each meal? Are you having any diabetic complications at this time? We have got plenty of advice here, and only the wise person profits from it. Welcome aboard, and I am depending on you to help out. I believe most of us here are in the same boat, and a help with the oars and tiller is greatly appreciated. new member, husband diabetic > > > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic > retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has > a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 It does work for me. I haven't found anything better. If there is anything better, could someone let me know, please. Arlene RE: new member, husband diabetic Welcome Arlene! Do you like the count a dose? Does it help you? Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I haven't had an a1c done since July, due to hurricane Rita, I haven't been able to go back to see my doctor. My I was taking the Humalog 75/25 insulin, but since it is so expensive, I asked my doctor to put me back on the humulin 70/30. It doesn't work as well, but I do okay with it. I was on the Southbeach diet until September 22. I did quite well with it. Lost some weight, and kept my blood sugars down too, and that is a good thing. I plan to go back on the diet once he goes back to work. I'm not good at counting carbs, I just try and avoid them. Is their an easy way to do it, and is their a book that I can get to help me with that? Arlene husband is still out of work. new member, husband diabetic > > > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic > retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has > a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 I haven't had an a1c done since July, due to hurricane Rita, I haven't been able to go back to see my doctor. My I was taking the Humalog 75/25 insulin, but since it is so expensive, I asked my doctor to put me back on the humulin 70/30. It doesn't work as well, but I do okay with it. I was on the Southbeach diet until September 22. I did quite well with it. Lost some weight, and kept my blood sugars down too, and that is a good thing. I plan to go back on the diet once he goes back to work. I'm not good at counting carbs, I just try and avoid them. Is their an easy way to do it, and is their a book that I can get to help me with that? Arlene husband is still out of work. new member, husband diabetic > > > Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic > retinopathy. > I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my > family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under > control. > Any tips would be appreciated. > How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has > a > hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. > Thanks, > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 The count-a-dose works okay, but for me I prefer the pen, whenever it is possible to get it. With the Humalog pen you do not need any eyesight to opeerate it, and it is more convenient and portable than the count-a-dose system and viles of insulin. Unfortunately, some pens like the Lantus pen is not on some insurance company formularies. The Humalog pen is, and this is what I use and prefer for fast acting short term insulin. RE: new member, husband diabetic > > > Welcome Arlene! Do you like the count a dose? Does it help you? > Rhonda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Welcome Arlene. Yes, the count-a-dose is a great instrument. I used ifor years before going on a pump. How are doing with your diabetic control? Re: new member, husband diabetic I am new to this group. My name is Arlene, and I have been a diabetic since 1991. I am insulin dependent. I use a count-a-dose to measure my insulin. Arlene new member, husband diabetic Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under control. Any tips would be appreciated. How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2005 Report Share Posted December 28, 2005 Welcome Arlene. Yes, the count-a-dose is a great instrument. I used ifor years before going on a pump. How are doing with your diabetic control? Re: new member, husband diabetic I am new to this group. My name is Arlene, and I have been a diabetic since 1991. I am insulin dependent. I use a count-a-dose to measure my insulin. Arlene new member, husband diabetic Hi, I am blind, and my husband is legally blind due to diabetic retinopathy. I am interested in learning about diabetic recipes, diabetes runs in my family, and I am overweight, so really need to get this eating thing under control. Any tips would be appreciated. How do any of you who can't see measure insulin? Sometimes my husband has a hard time seeing how much is he has drawn up. Thanks, Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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