Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Joe, What is the cause of your vision loss? If you are losing vision due to diabetes, there may be a way for you to prevent it from getting worse. In my experience it does not seem to make much sense to practice being blind until you are actually blind. It has also been my experience for a diabetic to practice blood glucose level control until after one actually has diabetes. Of course if one is a pre-diabetic, there is a way for a person to prevent themselves from becoming a real diabetic, but it is not taught to most folks by the medical profession today. I know how to keep a preciabetic from becoming a diabetic, but in my experience most folks are not willing to pay much attention to prevention. I hope you are the rare person who can profit from advice. We have got plenty of it here. Welcome aboard. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Joe, Welcome to the list. I'm Jen and have been visually impaired (legally blind) since birth and had type 1 diabetes since the age of 9 (I'm 24 now). To use computers and surf the internet most blind people use screen readers, which are programs that convert anything that is happening on the screen into synthetic speech. The screen reader I use is called JAWS for Windows, although there are others out there. Those who still have some useable vision as I do might use screen magnification programs which magnify text and graphics on the screen and can also enhance contrast. The screen magnifier I use is ZoomText, which also has built-in speech I can use instead of JAWS if I choose. There's much more technology out there that we use as well for other tasks such as accessing print. I wouldn't " practice " being blind or visually impaired if you are not having problems yet. If you are losing vision and having trouble seeing things, then it might be time to look into low vision aids or technology. Also, because most adaptive technology is expensive and most people I know get funding for it rather than paying themselves, it would be difficult to secure funding for this equipment if you were not blind. But I hope this list proves useful to you in being able to ask questions on both blindness and diabetes. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Joe, I have macular Degeneration and the doctor told me it would get worse and worse till I would have no middle vision at all. This eye doctor was a great believer that when a person is told that they have a eye disease that would cause them to lose their sight or part of their sight that they should start preparing for it when they are diagnosed. I would suggest calling a blind school in your area and talking to someone at the school. I lost my middle vision at the age of 60 and I didn't go to blind school for a year. i wish I would of gone earlier. After you go to a school for the blind it makes a world of difference. May I ask where you live? I live in Michigan and went to a rehabilitation school for the blind. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I've been a type 1 diabetic for nearly 35 years. I've had good glucose control most of the time, but the disease is just simply taking it's toll after all these years. I've had a vitrectomy in the left eye and just recently the right eye is beginning to bleed and will need laser treatment soon. I have no idea how many years of sight I have left. I'm broke, and unemployed cannot afford the blood test strips although I get my insulin free from a medical clinic. I do beleive my blood sugar is fine. --- harry bates wrote: > Hi Joe, > What is the cause of your vision loss? > If you are losing vision due to diabetes, there may > be a way for you to > prevent it from getting worse. In my experience it > does not seem to make > much sense to practice being blind until you are > actually blind. It has > also been my experience for a diabetic to practice > blood glucose level > control until after one actually has diabetes. Of > course if one is a > pre-diabetic, there is a way for a person to prevent > themselves from > becoming a real diabetic, but it is not taught to > most folks by the medical > profession today. I know how to keep a preciabetic > from becoming a > diabetic, but in my experience most folks are not > willing to pay much > attention to prevention. I hope you are the rare > person who can profit from > advice. We have got plenty of it here. > Welcome aboard. > 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I live in Texas. I have an appointment with the eye doctor, Monday, so I should have more information then. So, far the doctor has been kind of evasive with answering my questions about whether or not I will go blind. Basically he doesn't seem to know, or he just doesn't want to tell me. --- Del and wrote: > Hi Joe, I have macular Degeneration and the doctor > told me it would get > worse and worse till I would have no middle vision > at all. This eye doctor > was a great believer that when a person is told that > they have a eye disease > that would cause them to lose their sight or part of > their sight that they > should start preparing for it when they are > diagnosed. I would suggest > calling a blind school in your area and talking to > someone at the school. I > lost my middle vision at the age of 60 and I didn't > go to blind school for a > year. i wish I would of gone earlier. After you go > to a school for the > blind it makes a world of difference. May I ask > where you live? I live in > Michigan and went to a rehabilitation school for > the blind. Good luck with > whatever you decide to do. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hi Joe, Ask your doctor to help you with many places where blind people can get free products and schools. The Library of Congress is a good one to help you with getting free tape recorders and free tapes to listen to.. You might ask a friend to help you get started in getting some help . Keep us informed on how you are doing. I will look through my material and get some addresses for you. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Joe probably isn't eligible for the library service until he is, in fact, legally blind. Mike > Hi Joe, Ask your doctor to help you with many places where blind people can > get free products and schools. The Library of Congress is a good one to > help you with getting free tape recorders and free tapes to listen to.. You > might ask a friend to help you get started in getting some help . Keep us > informed on how you are doing. I will look through my material and get some > addresses for you. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 I would recommend you get your physician to give you a prescription for an A1C test. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Mike, you are right about that. I was telling him what things are available if and when he does lose his sight. 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 8, 2006 Report Share Posted February 8, 2006 Hello Joe: If you can contact me privately to indicate the type of test strips you need, my company will donate some boxes to help you. I am NOT DIABETIC, but my company sells durable medical equipment and supplies and it does carry diabetic supplies too. My company is Medicaid-Certified only in the State of Colorado, although it is working hard to get certification in several other states. I am blind myself; see contact details in signature line. Take care! Sincerely, Olusegun Victory Associates LTD, Inc. Denver, Colorado Phone: EMail: ukekearuaro@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Hi Joe: Have you checked with your doctor to see if there is any way that you could get assistance in obtaining the test strips for your glucose meter? 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 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I go to a free medical clinic now-and-then. They give me insulin for free but not test strips. Someone else has just contacted me about donating strips from his company, so it looks like I'll be getting them anyway. Thanks --- " Becky, Bob & Cassidy " wrote: > Hi Joe: > Have you checked with your doctor to see if there is > any way that you could > get assistance in obtaining the test strips for your > glucose meter? > > > 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 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I understand why you hear something different every time you ask about it, if you ask your doctor, dietician, the ADA (American Diabetes Association) and some even on this list serve will give you a different answer, but you will not hear differently from me. All you need to know is what is a " normal person's " A1C range. I am not talking about a " normal diabetic " or any thing like that. I am talking about a non-diabetic person, which applies to most of the folks walking on this planet, and it most definitely does not apply to any diabetic person. The big secret is most medical professionals and associations will not tell you what it really is. While they all agree that running normal A1C levels can most likely prevent you from developing diabetic complications, and by you, I mean a diabetic person, does not know for the most part. Even here people disagree, but there is some common agreement. The normal A1C ranges from 4 to 6, and this does not mean slightly under 7 or more at all. Even recently within the last six months on the ADA (American Diabetes Association) web page they admit that the normal A1C is nearer 5.0, and this was an astounding admission by this renouned organization, supposedly dedicated to the prevention of diabetes and good health for a diabetic. The big secret is that most medical professionals, and this probably includes your doctor, do not know what a " normal A1C " is. I am going to tell you what it actually is, but I caution some of the folks here not to get their drawers in a bunch, since I know at least a couple of them who whole heartedly disagree with me. While we all here do agree that the normal range for an A1C is between 4-6, which is much less than 7, I am going to tell you what my research revealed to me over two years ago. The normal range for an A1C is between 4.2 and 5.2, which I quickly point out is between 4-6. The A1C measures the glycation rate for all human beings, and even other animals. It would be wise for all diabetics to know and grasp the meaning of glycation, and why it is such an important measure of one's health and impending complications. Just remember that diabetic complications are caused by running high glycation rates, thus running high daily blood glucose levels for an extended period of time. While I am dispensing all this knowledge to you, I am going to tell you something else that most folks do not know. Check the fasting blood glucose level of all the people on this planet, and a large sample will reveal that the average fasting blood glucose level for most people is between 82 and 83, and I am willing to bet you money that even your doctor does not know this basic fact. You are free to agree or disagree with my presentation, but this will not change the facts of the matter. So strive for the normal goal and prevent further diabetic complications. With practice and effort you can do it, and I will assist you in every way I can. I wish you good going. 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 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Actually, what is a " normal A1C " is lab-dependent since there's no national A1C standard and methodology as yet (it's being worked on). So to *really* be accurate, one should ask one's lab what it considers a normal A1C. But don't mention that you have diabetes; that might prejudice the lab's answer. But even in the labs where the " normal " A1C may be as high as 6.4, 7 is certainly out of range. Some labs have a lower limit of 3.8 with an upper limit of a bit over 5; most labs consider a normal A1C between 4 and 6 as Harry states. The important fact is that the lower your A1C reading, the less likely you are to develop diabetic complications. These days, one can do much better than 7 and ought to although some doctors haven't gotten the word yet. Also, there are a few people whose blood glucose drops so precitipously that their doctors may recommend that they run a bit higher than " normal " blood glucose levels to provide a margin of protection. In this instance, one is balancing risks. All other things being equal, however, the lower one's A1C, the better. Mike Freeman > I understand why you hear something different every time you ask about it, > if you ask your doctor, dietician, the ADA (American Diabetes Association) > and some even on this list serve will give you a different answer, but you > will not hear differently from me. All you need to know is what is a > " normal person's " A1C range. I am not talking about a " normal diabetic " or > any thing like that. I am talking about a non-diabetic person, which > applies to most of the folks walking on this planet, and it most definitely > does not apply to any diabetic person. The big secret is most medical > professionals and associations will not tell you what it really is. While > they all agree that running normal A1C levels can most likely prevent you > from developing diabetic complications, and by you, I mean a diabetic > person, does not know for the most part. Even here people disagree, but > there is some common agreement. The normal A1C ranges from 4 to 6, and this > does not mean slightly under 7 or more at all. Even recently within the > last six months on the ADA (American Diabetes Association) web page they > admit that the normal A1C is nearer 5.0, and this was an astounding > admission by this renouned organization, supposedly dedicated to the > prevention of diabetes and good health for a diabetic. > The big secret is that most medical professionals, and this probably > includes your doctor, do not know what a " normal A1C " is. I am going to > tell you what it actually is, but I caution some of the folks here not to > get their drawers in a bunch, since I know at least a couple of them who > whole heartedly disagree with me. While we all here do agree that the > normal range for an A1C is between 4-6, which is much less than 7, I am > going to tell you what my research revealed to me over two years ago. > The normal range for an A1C is between 4.2 and 5.2, which I quickly point > out is between 4-6. The A1C measures the glycation rate for all human > beings, and even other animals. It would be wise for all diabetics to know > and grasp the meaning of glycation, and why it is such an important measure > of one's health and impending complications. Just remember that diabetic > complications are caused by running high glycation rates, thus running high > daily blood glucose levels for an extended period of time. > While I am dispensing all this knowledge to you, I am going to tell you > something else that most folks do not know. Check the fasting blood glucose > level of all the people on this planet, and a large sample will reveal that > the average fasting blood glucose level for most people is between 82 and > 83, and I am willing to bet you money that even your doctor does not know > this basic fact. > You are free to agree or disagree with my presentation, but this will not > change the facts of the matter. > So strive for the normal goal and prevent further diabetic complications. > With practice and effort you can do it, and I will assist you in every way I > can. I wish you good going. > > 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 Why do you think you are going blind? Just because you have been diagnosed with diabetes, doesn't mean you will be blind! I hope you are not already having eye complications. 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 Joe, Where are you from? If you are from the U.S. you have the right to appley for SSDI-and do it before you have unemployed for 5 years. I head an ophthomologist speak on Wednesday. This guy specializes in diabetics with diabetic retinopathy. He said the statistics show that 100 percent of type 1 diabetics will have vision loss. I had been diabetic for 32 years before I started losing my vision, but it went altogether quickly. Now, (29 years later) they have have much better equipment and treatments than previously, so may be able to save at least some of your vision. There is anew injection coming out that prevents the formation of a chemical that promotes the growth of the extra blood vessels that type 1 diabetics grow. It also seems to stop of this chemical from affecting the other normal vessels in the eye. I will be getting a tape of this doctor's speech in the next week or two. If you or anyone else wants a copy, let me know privately and I can send it to you. plawolf@... Re: Living Blind I've been a type 1 diabetic for nearly 35 years. I've had good glucose control most of the time, but the disease is just simply taking it's toll after all these years. I've had a vitrectomy in the left eye and just recently the right eye is beginning to bleed and will need laser treatment soon. I have no idea how many years of sight I have left. I'm broke, and unemployed cannot afford the blood test strips although I get my insulin free from a medical clinic. I do beleive my blood sugar is fine. --- harry bates wrote: > Hi Joe, > What is the cause of your vision loss? > If you are losing vision due to diabetes, there may > be a way for you to > prevent it from getting worse. In my experience it > does not seem to make > much sense to practice being blind until you are > actually blind. It has > also been my experience for a diabetic to practice > blood glucose level > control until after one actually has diabetes. Of > course if one is a > pre-diabetic, there is a way for a person to prevent > themselves from > becoming a real diabetic, but it is not taught to > most folks by the medical > profession today. I know how to keep a preciabetic > from becoming a > diabetic, but in my experience most folks are not > willing to pay much > attention to prevention. I hope you are the rare > person who can profit from > advice. We have got plenty of it here. > Welcome aboard. > 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 Joe, Believe me (I've been diabetic for 61 years), the lower you keep your A1C, the less likely you are to have complications. My last one was 5.7. Sicne I got an insulin pump, I have not had an A1C above 6. A low A1C will stop complications from going on and will prevent further ones. 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 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 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 I've had a vitrectomy in the left eye and the right eye will probably need laser treatment, soon. I have a appointment with the eye doctor, Monday. I joined this group to get ready for the possibility of blindness. --- LaFrance Wolf wrote: > Why do you think you are going blind? Just because > you have been diagnosed > with diabetes, doesn't mean you will be blind! I > hope you are not already > having eye complications. > > 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 used to have a pump but it stopped working. Now I am on Lantus and novolog. I have no insurance either. --- LaFrance Wolf wrote: > Joe, Believe me (I've been diabetic for 61 years), > the lower you keep your > A1C, the less likely you are to have complications. > My last one was 5.7. > Sicne I got an insulin pump, I have not had an A1C > above 6. A low A1C will > stop complications from going on and will prevent > further ones. > > 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 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 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...
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