Guest guest Posted February 7, 2006 Report Share Posted February 7, 2006 you are wise to get as much information as possible but when you are doing this enjoy any sight you have to its fullest. karen Living Blind > Hi, > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen soon. > I joined this group to learn more about living with > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the internet, > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good idea > to somehow practice being blind? That is get the right > equipment in advance? > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Joe, I am sorry to hear about your sight problem with your diabetes but that is one of the complication of diabetes. You should be sure and let your wife know now and both of you can prepare yourselves. iT IS not easier but she needs to standby you if she loves you. She needs to know that you will not be helpless and she will not have to do everything for you as some think. I hope things go good for you. Dee Re: Living Blind I'm afraid I'm going blind because both eyes have problems. A vitrectomy in one eye and the other eye will probably soon need laser treatment I don't think my wife will be able to handle my blindness very well--assuming it ever happens--so I must learn to do this myself, the sooner the better. I hope to find out more from the doctor on Monday. --- Del and wrote: > Joe, why do you think you are going blind? Has a > doctor told you that you > are going to go blind? Let us know why you think you > are going to be blind > someday if you would, please. Nan > Living Blind > > > > Hi, > > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen > soon. > > I joined this group to learn more about living > with > > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that > > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > internet, > > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good > idea > > to somehow practice being blind? That is get the > right > > equipment in advance? > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 You are on the right kind of insulins Lantus and Novolog that will enable you to master blood glucose level control. Now all you have to do is to learn how to count carbs and dose Novoolog accordingly. With those test strips just keep your two hour post prandial bs reading at 120 or below, and in three months your bs will be down close to the normal range. This is the best insurance to counter further vision loss, and I hope you keep the remaining vision you have now. Unfortunately, once you have lost vision, there is no way to get it back no matter how well you control your bs levels. Maintaining a two hour post prandial bs level of 120 or lower insures you an A1C level of 5.5 or lower over time, and fewer diabetic complications like vision loss, heart trouble, strokes, amputations, rampant infections, impotence and a few other unsavory morrsals you do not want to chew on. A carb counting guide is available for you upon your request, if you really wish to learn some general number of grams of carbs in food and drink items. Your glucose monitor or sugar meter is the diabetic's best friend. It does not scold you. It does not praise you. It does not tell you are doing badly or just fine. All the blood glucose monitor does is tell you how it is, and what more would you want a good friend to do? Honesty is the best policy. Besides all these things once you have achieved bs mastery you will feel better, too. Living Blind >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> > Hi, >> > >> > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may >> > happen >> > >> soon. >> > >> > I joined this group to learn more about >> living >> > >> with >> > >> > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when >> > that >> > >> > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> > >> internet, >> > >> > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a >> good >> > >> idea >> > >> > to somehow practice being blind? That is get >> > the >> > >> right >> > >> > equipment in advance? >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > __________________________________________________ >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I know how to count carbs and adjust the insulin dosage accordingly. The problem is I can't afford test strips. so I have to guess what my blood sugar is based on how I feel. --- harry bates wrote: > You are on the right kind of insulins Lantus and > Novolog that will enable > you to master blood glucose level control. Now all > you have to do is to > learn how to count carbs and dose Novoolog > accordingly. With those test > strips just keep your two hour post prandial bs > reading at 120 or below, and > in three months your bs will be down close to the > normal range. This is the > best insurance to counter further vision loss, and I > hope you keep the > remaining vision you have now. Unfortunately, once > you have lost vision, > there is no way to get it back no matter how well > you control your bs > levels. > Maintaining a two hour post prandial bs level of 120 > or lower insures you an > A1C level of 5.5 or lower over time, and fewer > diabetic complications like > vision loss, heart trouble, strokes, amputations, > rampant infections, > impotence and a few other unsavory morrsals you do > not want to chew on. > A carb counting guide is available for you upon your > request, if you really > wish to learn some general number of grams of carbs > in food and drink items. > Your glucose monitor or sugar meter is the > diabetic's best friend. It does > not scold you. It does not praise you. It does not > tell you are doing > badly or just fine. All the blood glucose monitor > does is tell you how it > is, and what more would you want a good friend to > do? Honesty is the best > policy. > Besides all these things once you have achieved bs > mastery you will feel > better, too. > Living Blind > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > Hi, > >> > >> > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may > >> > happen > >> > >> soon. > >> > >> > I joined this group to learn more about > >> living > >> > >> with > >> > >> > diabetes while blind to get ready for it > when > >> > that > >> > >> > does happen to me. How do the blind surf > the > >> > >> internet, > >> > >> > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a > >> good > >> > >> idea > >> > >> > to somehow practice being blind? That is > get > >> > the > >> > >> right > >> > >> > equipment in advance? > >> > >> > > >> > >> > > >> > > __________________________________________________ > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... We are here to help anyone who needs to understand diabetes. Darryl Living Blind >> > >> > Hi, >> > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >> soon. >> > I joined this group to learn more about living >> with >> > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >> > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> internet, >> > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good >> idea >> > to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >> right >> > equipment in advance? >> > >> > __________________________________________________ >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Joe, I am sorry to hear that you are loosing your sight. I am owner of Cjoy internet radio. I have a program on Saturday mornings called " Your Diabetes " a round table. discussion. Read Below. Saturday mornings, At 10:30 A.M. Eastern, 09:30 A.M. Central, a new internet radio program " Your Diabetes " , comes to Cjoy Internet Radio. Take part in a one hour round-table discussion on every facet of this devistating disease. Why is diabetes becoming rampant here in America? We will discuss methods of control, weight factors, and what is important to you the diabetic. Join us at http://www.cjoyinternetradio.com This program will air each week at the same time. You will be required to download a plug-in. A microphone is required to participate in the live discussion, text-messageing is allowed. See your there... C.JOY INTERNET RADIO...The quality goes in before the broadcast goes on... We would love to have you there. Darryl Living Blind >> >> Hi, >> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >> soon. >> I joined this group to learn more about living with >> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> internet, >> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good idea >> to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >> right >> equipment in advance? >> >> __________________________________________________ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Joe, I am sorry but you still haven't said if the doctor told you that you are going completely blind. You stated some kind of definition for the left eye but could you tell me what that means. I think it is good you want to be ready but there might be a reason you will have to wait till you are blind to get ready. Nan Living Blind >> >> Hi, >> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >> soon. >> I joined this group to learn more about living with >> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> internet, >> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good idea >> to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >> right >> equipment in advance? >> >> __________________________________________________ >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Joe, I care about what you and your wife are going through believe me. but you might be jumping ahead of yourself. It is good that you want to be ready to be blind but first things first. Have a redeemably good talk with your doctor. Make sure you think of all the questions you have and also the fact that you fear that your wife will not be able to handle you as a blind person. Joe you are having anxiety about something that might happen. If your wife loves you then she will find the strength to help you and accept whatever happens. It isn't easy on anyone whose loved one goes blind. But we all get through it with Gods help and the help of lists like this one. Nan Living Blind >> > >> > Hi, >> > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >> soon. >> > I joined this group to learn more about living >> with >> > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >> > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> internet, >> > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good >> idea >> > to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >> right >> > equipment in advance? >> > >> > __________________________________________________ >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Joe, And if you do go blind there are many ways for you to get help to live a productive life. And help for your wife also. Nan Living Blind >> > >> > Hi, >> > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >> soon. >> > I joined this group to learn more about living >> with >> > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >> > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> internet, >> > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good >> idea >> > to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >> right >> > equipment in advance? >> > >> > __________________________________________________ >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 And, assuming that you are correct in believing that your loss of sight is inevitable, there's a lot you can do for yourself to make things easier. Blindness need not be a tragedy though I do not expect you to believe it at this point. But I agree with those who say you're jumping the gun a bit. I opine that you'd be better off putting the energy you're using to worry about impending blindness into applying to the various blood glucose meter manufacturers' programs to provide test strips at little or no cost. Do this and get your bG readings under control and you may never have to cross the blindness Rubikon. Mike > Hi Joe, I care about what you and your wife are going through believe me. > but you might be jumping ahead of yourself. It is good that you want to be > ready to be blind but first things first. Have a redeemably good talk with > your doctor. Make sure you think of all the questions you have and also the > fact that you fear that your wife will not be able to handle you as a blind > person. Joe you are having anxiety about something that might happen. If > your wife loves you then she will find the strength to help you and accept > whatever happens. It isn't easy on anyone whose loved one goes blind. But we > all get through it with Gods help and the help of lists like this one. Nan > Living Blind >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >>> soon. >>>> I joined this group to learn more about living >>> with >>>> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >>>> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >>> internet, >>>> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good >>> idea >>>> to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >>> right >>>> equipment in advance? >>>> >>>> __________________________________________________ >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I'm not sure if the doctor knows or if he just doesn't want to tell me. He is evasive with his answers about whether or not I will go blind. The vitrectomy in the left eye was for removing blood that had seeped out of broken blood vessels. That was 1.5 years ago and the vision is still foggy. The right is also bleeding--I have dark " strings " that I can see with it--so it may need laser treatment. I find out more Monday. --- Del and wrote: > Hi Joe, I am sorry but you still haven't said if > the doctor told you that > you are going completely blind. You stated some kind > of definition for the > left eye but could you tell me what that means. I > think it is good you want > to be ready but there might be a reason you will > have to wait till you are > blind to get ready. Nan > Living Blind > >> > >> Hi, > >> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen > >> soon. > >> I joined this group to learn more about living > with > >> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when > that > >> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > >> internet, > >> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good > idea > >> to somehow practice being blind? That is get the > >> right > >> equipment in advance? > >> > >> > __________________________________________________ > >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 LOL <smile> <grin> Joe you are funny. I hate to tell you this Joe, but your system is broke. Before you became a diabetic your body monitored your glucose level every minute of every day, and now you say you judge it on how you feel! Have you ever wondered that you are going blind based on your feelings? You might give that some thought. You might as well judge your bs level on how you look to others. Just ask your wife or your friends or just look in the mirror and give yourself a number. Do you like to play Russian roulette? It sounds like you do. I know what I say sounds harsh to you and others judge it to be so, too. Make no mistake about it. I mean what I say. The best way to have good feelings is to have excellent blood glucose level control. This means mastery on your part, and frankly I do not see how you can achieve this without testing at least three times per day, preferably two hours after you have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner. ly, I test a minimum of four times each day, and this is why I know what I know. Maybe you do not have enough incentive to do what is necessary to achieve mastery, but I do. I am already blind, not a fault of diabetes I will definitely say, since I have been legally blind all of my life. I have already had three heart attacks and one stroke and impotence, and I am not fooling around any more. After my second heart bypass surgery almost two years ago, I have maintained a bs level of 5.5 or lower, so that you know I am now practicing what I preach. If you know exactly how many points your bs level rises for each gram of carb you consume and on the other hand you know exactly, or pretty much so, how many points your bs measure lowers for each unit of insulin you inject, then you are a master a blood glucose level control for the most part with the exception of knowing the effect of work and exercise on your body. I know these things about myself, and there is no way on the face of the earth I would know this information about my body without the use of a glucose monitor or sugar meter as some call it. I believe you will surely go blind or worse, is you continue to dose insulin and consume carbs based on your feelings. Just look at your past history without a glucose monitor measure and remember that future behavior is mostly predicted on the basis of past behavior. This is a fact and not a fiction. So look at how you are now based on your past behavior for the past year or more and ask yourself " where will I be in another year " based on continuing this same behavior? The answer is plain to all who can see. It is time for a change Joe, and the time to change is now! No matter how blunt I sound, I really do mean for your well being. I wish you well, and I hope you stop messing around now and mostly stop fooling yourself. You need to know without a doubt just how well your feelings predict your present blood glucose level. A very large majority of the time I predict my bs level on the way I presently feel, and I am lucky to guess within ±5 points of what it actually is, as measured by a glucose monitor, about ten per cent of the time. This is about the accuracy of my feelings, and I also state unequivocally that I am a master at blood glucose level control. My last A1C was 5.3 and the one three months before that was 4.9. As you can tell I upped my carb consumption, and this has to stop. I am not perfect by no means and I sometimes make a terrible error in counting my carb consumption, especially when I eat out in a restaurant. I only count those carbs I eat or drink each time I eat or drink, and it is now second nature for me with some occasional mishaps. Since you already know how to count carbs and dose insulin accordingly, the only thing that is missing is bs testing, and this has to be your next priority. I know it is expensive, but it is a must. If you think those test strips are expensive, try $1000 for the cost of a screen reader for the blind or how about $30,000 for an emergency room visit and a very brief stay in the intensive care unit due to a heart attack. I do not know the cost of a foot amputation or the cost of three times a week kidney dialysis, but these costs are a pittance compared to the cost of test strips. So get with the program Joe before you really do go blind. Re: Living Blind >I know how to count carbs and adjust the insulin > dosage accordingly. The problem is I can't afford test > strips. so I have to guess what my blood sugar is > based on how I feel. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Joe, This message from Harry is harsh - but - let me tell you something my friend, listen to this man because he knows about what he speaks. You can not rely on " how you feel " to tell you what your sugar is. I have seen my wife, Crystal, claim that her sugar was low but when I caused her to really test it she found that it was above 300. Many moons ago Crystal also did not test because she could not afford the strips and she has paid the price for it. She had began to have increasing problems with her feet - hmm, wonder why - but good control has returned most of the damage to normal. If you doubt what is being told you on this list just ask about a man named Wayne. Cy, the Ancient okie... Re: Living Blind LOL <smile> <grin> Joe you are funny. I hate to tell you this Joe, but your system is broke. Before you became a diabetic your body monitored your glucose level every minute of every day, and now you say you judge it on how you feel! Have you ever wondered that you are going blind based on your feelings? You might give that some thought. You might as well judge your bs level on how you look to others. Just ask your wife or your friends or just look in the mirror and give yourself a number. Do you like to play Russian roulette? It sounds like you do. I know what I say sounds harsh to you and others judge it to be so, too. Make no mistake about it. I mean what I say. The best way to have good feelings is to have excellent blood glucose level control. This means mastery on your part, and frankly I do not see how you can achieve this without testing at least three times per day, preferably two hours after you have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinner. ly, I test a minimum of four times each day, and this is why I know what I know. Maybe you do not have enough incentive to do what is necessary to achieve mastery, but I do. I am already blind, not a fault of diabetes I will definitely say, since I have been legally blind all of my life. I have already had three heart attacks and one stroke and impotence, and I am not fooling around any more. After my second heart bypass surgery almost two years ago, I have maintained a bs level of 5.5 or lower, so that you know I am now practicing what I preach. If you know exactly how many points your bs level rises for each gram of carb you consume and on the other hand you know exactly, or pretty much so, how many points your bs measure lowers for each unit of insulin you inject, then you are a master a blood glucose level control for the most part with the exception of knowing the effect of work and exercise on your body. I know these things about myself, and there is no way on the face of the earth I would know this information about my body without the use of a glucose monitor or sugar meter as some call it. I believe you will surely go blind or worse, is you continue to dose insulin and consume carbs based on your feelings. Just look at your past history without a glucose monitor measure and remember that future behavior is mostly predicted on the basis of past behavior. This is a fact and not a fiction. So look at how you are now based on your past behavior for the past year or more and ask yourself " where will I be in another year " based on continuing this same behavior? The answer is plain to all who can see. It is time for a change Joe, and the time to change is now! No matter how blunt I sound, I really do mean for your well being. I wish you well, and I hope you stop messing around now and mostly stop fooling yourself. You need to know without a doubt just how well your feelings predict your present blood glucose level. A very large majority of the time I predict my bs level on the way I presently feel, and I am lucky to guess within ±5 points of what it actually is, as measured by a glucose monitor, about ten per cent of the time. This is about the accuracy of my feelings, and I also state unequivocally that I am a master at blood glucose level control. My last A1C was 5.3 and the one three months before that was 4.9. As you can tell I upped my carb consumption, and this has to stop. I am not perfect by no means and I sometimes make a terrible error in counting my carb consumption, especially when I eat out in a restaurant. I only count those carbs I eat or drink each time I eat or drink, and it is now second nature for me with some occasional mishaps. Since you already know how to count carbs and dose insulin accordingly, the only thing that is missing is bs testing, and this has to be your next priority. I know it is expensive, but it is a must. If you think those test strips are expensive, try $1000 for the cost of a screen reader for the blind or how about $30,000 for an emergency room visit and a very brief stay in the intensive care unit due to a heart attack. I do not know the cost of a foot amputation or the cost of three times a week kidney dialysis, but these costs are a pittance compared to the cost of test strips. So get with the program Joe before you really do go blind. Re: Living Blind >I know how to count carbs and adjust the insulin > dosage accordingly. The problem is I can't afford test strips. so I >have to guess what my blood sugar is based on how I feel. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi Joe: It sounds to me as if your doctor doesn't honestly know if or when you might go blind. While he can certainly make a prediction or prognosis it is just that, a prediction and not a given. It does sound as if you are having problems with your eyes and I hope that you can get them to settle down soon. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Living Blind >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >> >> soon. >> >> I joined this group to learn more about living >> with >> >> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when >> that >> >> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >> >> internet, >> >> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good >> idea >> >> to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >> >> right >> >> equipment in advance? >> >> >> >> >> __________________________________________________ >> >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 HI Cy: Although I've recently begun to test myself I completely agree with you and Harry here. I am managing to test despite the fact that my Voicemate probably won't arrive for two weeks with the aid of a glucose monitor and Bob's help. I'm getting the hang of counting carbs and calculating when I need to calculate. One thing I have learned is that there is no way to tell what my blood sugar is just by how I feel. For me that doesn't work because I might feel fine and my sugar is over 200. Becky and Cassidy, Pilot Dog, Poodle maddpoodle27@... Re: Living Blind > > >>I know how to count carbs and adjust the insulin >> dosage accordingly. The problem is I can't afford test strips. so I >>have to guess what my blood sugar is based on how I feel. >> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Joe, What has prevented you from gettingSSDI? If you have another lazer treatment, yuou might be considered legally blind following that, if you are not so now. Unfortunatly that is often what happens with lazer-but it, on the other hand, may keep you from going completely blind. Let us know Monday what is happening. Re: Living Blind > > The last one was several months ago and it was > around > 7 or so. I've always been told that the goal should > be > below 7. I hear something different about this every > time I ask about it. > > --- harry bates wrote: > > > There is only one way to know if your blood sugar > is > > fine, and that is with > > a blood test called an A1C. In my opinion if it > is > > 5.5 or lower, then it is > > fine. If it is 6.0 or above you face diabetic > > complications like vision > > loss and blindness plus some other complications > > that are even worse than > > blindness. > > So, when did you have your last A1C and what was > the > > reading? > > Living Blind > > >> > > >> > > >> > Hi, > > >> > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may > > happen > > >> soon. > > >> > I joined this group to learn more about > living > > >> with > > >> > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when > > that > > >> > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > > >> internet, > > >> > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a > good > > >> idea > > >> > to somehow practice being blind? That is get > > the > > >> right > > >> > equipment in advance? > > >> > > > >> > > > __________________________________________________ > > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Joe, Texas has a great program for the blind with the Department of Rehabilitation. You might consider calling them Monday. Re: Living Blind I'm afraid I'm going blind because both eyes have problems. A vitrectomy in one eye and the other eye will probably soon need laser treatment I don't think my wife will be able to handle my blindness very well--assuming it ever happens--so I must learn to do this myself, the sooner the better. I hope to find out more from the doctor on Monday. --- Del and wrote: > Joe, why do you think you are going blind? Has a > doctor told you that you > are going to go blind? Let us know why you think you > are going to be blind > someday if you would, please. Nan > Living Blind > > > > Hi, > > I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen > soon. > > I joined this group to learn more about living > with > > diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that > > does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > internet, > > type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good > idea > > to somehow practice being blind? That is get the > right > > equipment in advance? > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I really hope, you will call the local Department of Rehabilitation as they can h help immensely with learning new things and perhaps getting you employed again. Re: Living Blind And, assuming that you are correct in believing that your loss of sight is inevitable, there's a lot you can do for yourself to make things easier. Blindness need not be a tragedy though I do not expect you to believe it at this point. But I agree with those who say you're jumping the gun a bit. I opine that you'd be better off putting the energy you're using to worry about impending blindness into applying to the various blood glucose meter manufacturers' programs to provide test strips at little or no cost. Do this and get your bG readings under control and you may never have to cross the blindness Rubikon. Mike > Hi Joe, I care about what you and your wife are going through believe me. > but you might be jumping ahead of yourself. It is good that you want to be > ready to be blind but first things first. Have a redeemably good talk with > your doctor. Make sure you think of all the questions you have and also the > fact that you fear that your wife will not be able to handle you as a blind > person. Joe you are having anxiety about something that might happen. If > your wife loves you then she will find the strength to help you and accept > whatever happens. It isn't easy on anyone whose loved one goes blind. But we > all get through it with Gods help and the help of lists like this one. Nan > Living Blind >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may happen >>> soon. >>>> I joined this group to learn more about living >>> with >>>> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when that >>>> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the >>> internet, >>>> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good >>> idea >>>> to somehow practice being blind? That is get the >>> right >>>> equipment in advance? >>>> >>>> __________________________________________________ >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I'm not really disabled, yet. So, I don't think I really need the dept. of rehabilitation. It seems like I won't be able to learn to live blind until I actually am blind, anyway. This might not happen for awhile. The doctor says my eyes are " stable " . I do need a small amount of laser treatment in the right one. I am trying to get medicaid to pay for it. It's not urgent that the treatment be done now. The doc says its alright to wait another 3 months. If I get the medicaid then I will got ahead and do it. --- LaFrance Wolf wrote: > I really hope, you will call the local Department of > Rehabilitation as they > can h help immensely with learning new things and > perhaps getting you > employed again. > > Re: Living Blind > > And, assuming that you are correct in believing that > your loss of sight > is inevitable, there's a lot you can do for yourself > to make things > easier. Blindness need not be a tragedy though I do > not expect you to > believe it at this point. But I agree with those who > say you're jumping > the gun a bit. > > I opine that you'd be better off putting the energy > you're using to > worry about impending blindness into applying to the > various blood > glucose meter manufacturers' programs to provide > test strips at little > or no cost. Do this and get your bG readings under > control and you may > never have to cross the blindness Rubikon. > > Mike > > > > > Hi Joe, I care about what you and your wife are > going through believe me. > > but you might be jumping ahead of yourself. It is > good that you want to > be > > ready to be blind but first things first. Have a > redeemably good talk with > > your doctor. Make sure you think of all the > questions you have and also > the > > fact that you fear that your wife will not be able > to handle you as a > blind > > person. Joe you are having anxiety about something > that might happen. If > > your wife loves you then she will find the > strength to help you and accept > > whatever happens. It isn't easy on anyone whose > loved one goes blind. But > we > > all get through it with Gods help and the help of > lists like this one. Nan > > Living Blind > >>>> > >>>> Hi, > >>>> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may > happen > >>> soon. > >>>> I joined this group to learn more about living > >>> with > >>>> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when > that > >>>> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > >>> internet, > >>>> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good > >>> idea > >>>> to somehow practice being blind? That is get > the > >>> right > >>>> equipment in advance? > >>>> > >>>> > __________________________________________________ > >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Areyou working now Joe? Or are you not working because of your vision? If that is the case, then the Department of Rehab can hel. All you have to be is " visually impaired " , vwhich means your vision is 20/70 or less. Re: Living Blind > > And, assuming that you are correct in believing that > your loss of sight > is inevitable, there's a lot you can do for yourself > to make things > easier. Blindness need not be a tragedy though I do > not expect you to > believe it at this point. But I agree with those who > say you're jumping > the gun a bit. > > I opine that you'd be better off putting the energy > you're using to > worry about impending blindness into applying to the > various blood > glucose meter manufacturers' programs to provide > test strips at little > or no cost. Do this and get your bG readings under > control and you may > never have to cross the blindness Rubikon. > > Mike > > > > > Hi Joe, I care about what you and your wife are > going through believe me. > > but you might be jumping ahead of yourself. It is > good that you want to > be > > ready to be blind but first things first. Have a > redeemably good talk with > > your doctor. Make sure you think of all the > questions you have and also > the > > fact that you fear that your wife will not be able > to handle you as a > blind > > person. Joe you are having anxiety about something > that might happen. If > > your wife loves you then she will find the > strength to help you and accept > > whatever happens. It isn't easy on anyone whose > loved one goes blind. But > we > > all get through it with Gods help and the help of > lists like this one. Nan > > Living Blind > >>>> > >>>> Hi, > >>>> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may > happen > >>> soon. > >>>> I joined this group to learn more about living > >>> with > >>>> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when > that > >>>> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > >>> internet, > >>>> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a good > >>> idea > >>>> to somehow practice being blind? That is get > the > >>> right > >>>> equipment in advance? > >>>> > >>>> > __________________________________________________ > >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I'm not working because I have a poor employment record, and I think that's scaring the employers away from me. It has nothing to do with my vision. I'm looking literally everywhere including teaching English overseas. Employers in other countries are more interested in me than my " fellow " Americans are. Overseas employers are willing to spend the money to speak to me over the phone from where they are located while the Americans won't give me the time of day even though it doesn't cost them a penny. Or a Euro. Or a .... --- LaFrance Wolf wrote: > Areyou working now Joe? Or are you not working > because of your vision? If > that is the case, then the Department of Rehab can > hel. All you have to be > is " visually impaired " , vwhich means your vision is > 20/70 or less. > > Re: Living Blind > > > > And, assuming that you are correct in believing > that > > your loss of sight > > is inevitable, there's a lot you can do for > yourself > > to make things > > easier. Blindness need not be a tragedy though I > do > > not expect you to > > believe it at this point. But I agree with those > who > > say you're jumping > > the gun a bit. > > > > I opine that you'd be better off putting the > energy > > you're using to > > worry about impending blindness into applying to > the > > various blood > > glucose meter manufacturers' programs to provide > > test strips at little > > or no cost. Do this and get your bG readings under > > control and you may > > never have to cross the blindness Rubikon. > > > > Mike > > > > > > > > > Hi Joe, I care about what you and your wife are > > going through believe me. > > > but you might be jumping ahead of yourself. It > is > > good that you want to > > be > > > ready to be blind but first things first. Have a > > redeemably good talk with > > > your doctor. Make sure you think of all the > > questions you have and also > > the > > > fact that you fear that your wife will not be > able > > to handle you as a > > blind > > > person. Joe you are having anxiety about > something > > that might happen. If > > > your wife loves you then she will find the > > strength to help you and accept > > > whatever happens. It isn't easy on anyone whose > > loved one goes blind. But > > we > > > all get through it with Gods help and the help > of > > lists like this one. Nan > > > Living Blind > > >>>> > > >>>> Hi, > > >>>> I'm not actually blind, yet, but that may > > happen > > >>> soon. > > >>>> I joined this group to learn more about > living > > >>> with > > >>>> diabetes while blind to get ready for it when > > that > > >>>> does happen to me. How do the blind surf the > > >>> internet, > > >>>> type and " read " emails, etc? Would it be a > good > > >>> idea > > >>>> to somehow practice being blind? That is get > > the > > >>> right > > >>>> equipment in advance? > > >>>> > > >>>> > > __________________________________________________ > > >>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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