Introduction

[Guest guest]

,

Do you have Medicare or some other kind of insurance? They should be able

to recommend a place where you can get your strips etc. If not, we all can

give you names and numbers of various companies that provide these supplies

and you can call them. They will want the name and number of your doctor

and information about your insurance and they take care of everything else.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett

Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 7:59 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

I am having a very hard time today and I did eat in between the times I said

I was not going to eat. Until I can monitor it more closely I will not

really know what affects it and what does not. And then I do not know where

I will be able to get my supplies from once I get the meter. I think it

only comes with a few of them.

Introduction

> > >> >>

> > >> >>

> > >> >>

> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> years

> > old

> > >> >> and

> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> sighted

> > but

> > >> >> has

> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history

> > of

> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my

> > blood

> > >> >> sugar

> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has

> given

> > me

> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract

> > >> >> infection.

> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that

> > high

> > >> >> except

> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found

> out

> > he

> > >> >> was

> > >> >

> > >> >> a

> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> have

> > had

> > >> to

> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and

> > >> learning

> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this

> > >> >> afternoon

> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working

> > on

> > >> it.

> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was

> very

> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope

> with

> > >> time I

> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very

> > ill

> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to

> talk

> > to

> > >> him

> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within

> the

> > >> week I

> > >> >> hope.

> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends

> have

> > >> told

> > >> >> me

> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who

> are

> > >> >> already

> > >> >> friends here.

> > >> >> Lora

> > >> >>

> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Lissi, if I'm remembering correctly, you are on a horse farm in VA? Life is

tough most of the time, and you'll pull through, but not always without some

dirt or scars.

Hang in there, and as you know, we're ready to help support you.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

Dear Lora,

It's good to meet you. There's plenty of wisdom, help and nice people here

and there's even room for humored. Though the information I get here is

invaluable, what I value most from this list is support and encouragement.

Changing food habits is a struggle. I'm not among the role models on this

list, but I'm not giving up, either. I derive great inspiration from the

people here who are like me, who find it a real battle to stick with the

meal plan that keeps their blood sugar in the healthy zone.

I was diagnosed when my appendix ruptured over 5 years ago. Afterward a

symptom of my illness was that I couldn't eat. As my appetite returned, I

found it harder and harder to eat within the confines of what was

recommended. For reasons I don't know, testing really hurts my fingers

turning them purple, then black and blue, so I stopped testing and ignored

my diabetes, as Mark's wife and sister are doing.

You have made a great start at coping with Diabetes. The next challenge is

for you to keep up the good work. Don't give up as I did. Complications will

surely catch up to you. Your reward for turning down the yummy stuff or

finishing your meals before you're full is continued health which is worth

all of the food in an overeater's heaven.

One day at a time may be a cliché, but for those of us who struggle with

temptation, it's a way to stave off discouragement. Actually it's mostly one

minute or one meal at a time for me.

It is inspiring to hear about the fun had in the special Olympics,

and the fun anyone has because their diabetes management has been so

successful that they feel vigorous and capable.

I don't think anyone has a definitive answer that works for all people.

There is wonderful advice here. Use your instincts to select what works for

you. Your BG numbers will let you know if you're on the right track. Just

don't dodge your meter or blow your diet so you can pretend you aren't

diabetic. And if you do lapse, which happens to most people, get back on

track as soon as you can and look forward to more days with normal blood

sugar readings.

The head in the sand method always works. It works to make diabetes worse

and it ushers in complications.

Thank you, Amy and Mark, for having the courage to tell the whole truth

about your experiences. I'm struggling along with you and pray for your

success more than for my own. You, along with everyone here, have my

compassion and best wishes.

Always with love,

Lissi

[Guest guest]

Lissi, if I'm remembering correctly, you are on a horse farm in VA? Life is

tough most of the time, and you'll pull through, but not always without some

dirt or scars.

Hang in there, and as you know, we're ready to help support you.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

Dear Lora,

It's good to meet you. There's plenty of wisdom, help and nice people here

and there's even room for humored. Though the information I get here is

invaluable, what I value most from this list is support and encouragement.

Changing food habits is a struggle. I'm not among the role models on this

list, but I'm not giving up, either. I derive great inspiration from the

people here who are like me, who find it a real battle to stick with the

meal plan that keeps their blood sugar in the healthy zone.

I was diagnosed when my appendix ruptured over 5 years ago. Afterward a

symptom of my illness was that I couldn't eat. As my appetite returned, I

found it harder and harder to eat within the confines of what was

recommended. For reasons I don't know, testing really hurts my fingers

turning them purple, then black and blue, so I stopped testing and ignored

my diabetes, as Mark's wife and sister are doing.

You have made a great start at coping with Diabetes. The next challenge is

for you to keep up the good work. Don't give up as I did. Complications will

surely catch up to you. Your reward for turning down the yummy stuff or

finishing your meals before you're full is continued health which is worth

all of the food in an overeater's heaven.

One day at a time may be a cliché, but for those of us who struggle with

temptation, it's a way to stave off discouragement. Actually it's mostly one

minute or one meal at a time for me.

It is inspiring to hear about the fun had in the special Olympics,

and the fun anyone has because their diabetes management has been so

successful that they feel vigorous and capable.

I don't think anyone has a definitive answer that works for all people.

There is wonderful advice here. Use your instincts to select what works for

you. Your BG numbers will let you know if you're on the right track. Just

don't dodge your meter or blow your diet so you can pretend you aren't

diabetic. And if you do lapse, which happens to most people, get back on

track as soon as you can and look forward to more days with normal blood

sugar readings.

The head in the sand method always works. It works to make diabetes worse

and it ushers in complications.

Thank you, Amy and Mark, for having the courage to tell the whole truth

about your experiences. I'm struggling along with you and pray for your

success more than for my own. You, along with everyone here, have my

compassion and best wishes.

Always with love,

Lissi

[Guest guest]

Lissi, if I'm remembering correctly, you are on a horse farm in VA? Life is

tough most of the time, and you'll pull through, but not always without some

dirt or scars.

Hang in there, and as you know, we're ready to help support you.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

Dear Lora,

It's good to meet you. There's plenty of wisdom, help and nice people here

and there's even room for humored. Though the information I get here is

invaluable, what I value most from this list is support and encouragement.

Changing food habits is a struggle. I'm not among the role models on this

list, but I'm not giving up, either. I derive great inspiration from the

people here who are like me, who find it a real battle to stick with the

meal plan that keeps their blood sugar in the healthy zone.

I was diagnosed when my appendix ruptured over 5 years ago. Afterward a

symptom of my illness was that I couldn't eat. As my appetite returned, I

found it harder and harder to eat within the confines of what was

recommended. For reasons I don't know, testing really hurts my fingers

turning them purple, then black and blue, so I stopped testing and ignored

my diabetes, as Mark's wife and sister are doing.

You have made a great start at coping with Diabetes. The next challenge is

for you to keep up the good work. Don't give up as I did. Complications will

surely catch up to you. Your reward for turning down the yummy stuff or

finishing your meals before you're full is continued health which is worth

all of the food in an overeater's heaven.

One day at a time may be a cliché, but for those of us who struggle with

temptation, it's a way to stave off discouragement. Actually it's mostly one

minute or one meal at a time for me.

It is inspiring to hear about the fun had in the special Olympics,

and the fun anyone has because their diabetes management has been so

successful that they feel vigorous and capable.

I don't think anyone has a definitive answer that works for all people.

There is wonderful advice here. Use your instincts to select what works for

you. Your BG numbers will let you know if you're on the right track. Just

don't dodge your meter or blow your diet so you can pretend you aren't

diabetic. And if you do lapse, which happens to most people, get back on

track as soon as you can and look forward to more days with normal blood

sugar readings.

The head in the sand method always works. It works to make diabetes worse

and it ushers in complications.

Thank you, Amy and Mark, for having the courage to tell the whole truth

about your experiences. I'm struggling along with you and pray for your

success more than for my own. You, along with everyone here, have my

compassion and best wishes.

Always with love,

Lissi

[Guest guest]

Lora, some folks I know have leg and foot cramps with they've eaten foods with

sugar like sweets. I have them sometime and I bought some magnesium and take it

every night. It has helped.

Judy

Re: Introduction

Dear Lora,

It's good to meet you. There's plenty of wisdom, help and nice people here

and there's even room for humored. Though the information I get here is

invaluable, what I value most from this list is support and encouragement.

Changing food habits is a struggle. I'm not among the role models on this

list, but I'm not giving up, either. I derive great inspiration from the

people here who are like me, who find it a real battle to stick with the

meal plan that keeps their blood sugar in the healthy zone.

I was diagnosed when my appendix ruptured over 5 years ago. Afterward a

symptom of my illness was that I couldn't eat. As my appetite returned, I

found it harder and harder to eat within the confines of what was

recommended. For reasons I don't know, testing really hurts my fingers

turning them purple, then black and blue, so I stopped testing and ignored

my diabetes, as Mark's wife and sister are doing.

You have made a great start at coping with Diabetes. The next challenge is

for you to keep up the good work. Don't give up as I did. Complications will

surely catch up to you. Your reward for turning down the yummy stuff or

finishing your meals before you're full is continued health which is worth

all of the food in an overeater's heaven.

One day at a time may be a cliché, but for those of us who struggle with

temptation, it's a way to stave off discouragement. Actually it's mostly one

minute or one meal at a time for me.

It is inspiring to hear about the fun had in the special Olympics,

and the fun anyone has because their diabetes management has been so

successful that they feel vigorous and capable.

I don't think anyone has a definitive answer that works for all people.

There is wonderful advice here. Use your instincts to select what works for

you. Your BG numbers will let you know if you're on the right track. Just

don't dodge your meter or blow your diet so you can pretend you aren't

diabetic. And if you do lapse, which happens to most people, get back on

track as soon as you can and look forward to more days with normal blood

sugar readings.

The head in the sand method always works. It works to make diabetes worse

and it ushers in complications.

Thank you, Amy and Mark, for having the courage to tell the whole truth

about your experiences. I'm struggling along with you and pray for your

success more than for my own. You, along with everyone here, have my

compassion and best wishes.

Always with love,

Lissi

[Guest guest]

Lora, some folks I know have leg and foot cramps with they've eaten foods with

sugar like sweets. I have them sometime and I bought some magnesium and take it

every night. It has helped.

Judy

Re: Introduction

Dear Lora,

It's good to meet you. There's plenty of wisdom, help and nice people here

and there's even room for humored. Though the information I get here is

invaluable, what I value most from this list is support and encouragement.

Changing food habits is a struggle. I'm not among the role models on this

list, but I'm not giving up, either. I derive great inspiration from the

people here who are like me, who find it a real battle to stick with the

meal plan that keeps their blood sugar in the healthy zone.

I was diagnosed when my appendix ruptured over 5 years ago. Afterward a

symptom of my illness was that I couldn't eat. As my appetite returned, I

found it harder and harder to eat within the confines of what was

recommended. For reasons I don't know, testing really hurts my fingers

turning them purple, then black and blue, so I stopped testing and ignored

my diabetes, as Mark's wife and sister are doing.

You have made a great start at coping with Diabetes. The next challenge is

for you to keep up the good work. Don't give up as I did. Complications will

surely catch up to you. Your reward for turning down the yummy stuff or

finishing your meals before you're full is continued health which is worth

all of the food in an overeater's heaven.

One day at a time may be a cliché, but for those of us who struggle with

temptation, it's a way to stave off discouragement. Actually it's mostly one

minute or one meal at a time for me.

It is inspiring to hear about the fun had in the special Olympics,

and the fun anyone has because their diabetes management has been so

successful that they feel vigorous and capable.

I don't think anyone has a definitive answer that works for all people.

There is wonderful advice here. Use your instincts to select what works for

you. Your BG numbers will let you know if you're on the right track. Just

don't dodge your meter or blow your diet so you can pretend you aren't

diabetic. And if you do lapse, which happens to most people, get back on

track as soon as you can and look forward to more days with normal blood

sugar readings.

The head in the sand method always works. It works to make diabetes worse

and it ushers in complications.

Thank you, Amy and Mark, for having the courage to tell the whole truth

about your experiences. I'm struggling along with you and pray for your

success more than for my own. You, along with everyone here, have my

compassion and best wishes.

Always with love,

Lissi

[Guest guest]

That is a lot of carbs, and may have put your sugar up. That can make

you feel blobby.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett

Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 11:29 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Thanks, Judy. I am not too bad now but because it is warm I feel all blobby

and bloated and I just had a bowl of soup with some macaroni in it and a

piece of chicken. But 3 hours before that I had a bowl of oatmeal and

another bite of chicken.

And a tiny bite of a sweet cake thing. I did save the rest of the soup

until later.

Introduction

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> >> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> >> years

> >> > old

> >> > >> >> and

> >> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> >> sighted

> >> > but

> >> > >> >> has

> >> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> >> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a

> history

> >> > of

> >> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my

> >> > blood

> >> > >> >> sugar

> >> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has

> >> given

> >> > me

> >> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary

> tract

> >> > >> >> infection.

> >> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number

> that

> >> > high

> >> > >> >> except

> >> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and

> found

> >> out

> >> > he

> >> > >> >> was

> >> > >> >

> >> > >> >> a

> >> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> >> have

> >> > had

> >> > >> to

> >> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> >> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and

> >> > >> learning

> >> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> >> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me

> this

> >> > >> >> afternoon

> >> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> >> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am

> working

> >> > on

> >> > >> it.

> >> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was

> >> very

> >> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope

> >> with

> >> > >> time I

> >> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> >> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been

> very

> >> > ill

> >> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> >> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to

> >> talk

> >> > to

> >> > >> him

> >> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within

> >> the

> >> > >> week I

> >> > >> >> hope.

> >> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends

> >> have

> >> > >> told

> >> > >> >> me

> >> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> >> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> >> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you

> who

> >> are

> >> > >> >> already

> >> > >> >> friends here.

> >> > >> >> Lora

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

That is a lot of carbs, and may have put your sugar up. That can make

you feel blobby.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett

Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 11:29 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Thanks, Judy. I am not too bad now but because it is warm I feel all blobby

and bloated and I just had a bowl of soup with some macaroni in it and a

piece of chicken. But 3 hours before that I had a bowl of oatmeal and

another bite of chicken.

And a tiny bite of a sweet cake thing. I did save the rest of the soup

until later.

Introduction

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> >> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> >> years

> >> > old

> >> > >> >> and

> >> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> >> sighted

> >> > but

> >> > >> >> has

> >> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> >> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a

> history

> >> > of

> >> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my

> >> > blood

> >> > >> >> sugar

> >> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has

> >> given

> >> > me

> >> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary

> tract

> >> > >> >> infection.

> >> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number

> that

> >> > high

> >> > >> >> except

> >> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and

> found

> >> out

> >> > he

> >> > >> >> was

> >> > >> >

> >> > >> >> a

> >> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> >> have

> >> > had

> >> > >> to

> >> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> >> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and

> >> > >> learning

> >> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> >> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me

> this

> >> > >> >> afternoon

> >> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> >> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am

> working

> >> > on

> >> > >> it.

> >> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was

> >> very

> >> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope

> >> with

> >> > >> time I

> >> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> >> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been

> very

> >> > ill

> >> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> >> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to

> >> talk

> >> > to

> >> > >> him

> >> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within

> >> the

> >> > >> week I

> >> > >> >> hope.

> >> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends

> >> have

> >> > >> told

> >> > >> >> me

> >> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> >> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> >> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you

> who

> >> are

> >> > >> >> already

> >> > >> >> friends here.

> >> > >> >> Lora

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

That is a lot of carbs, and may have put your sugar up. That can make

you feel blobby.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett

Sent: Monday, June 20, 2011 11:29 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Thanks, Judy. I am not too bad now but because it is warm I feel all blobby

and bloated and I just had a bowl of soup with some macaroni in it and a

piece of chicken. But 3 hours before that I had a bowl of oatmeal and

another bite of chicken.

And a tiny bite of a sweet cake thing. I did save the rest of the soup

until later.

Introduction

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> >> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> >> years

> >> > old

> >> > >> >> and

> >> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> >> sighted

> >> > but

> >> > >> >> has

> >> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> >> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a

> history

> >> > of

> >> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my

> >> > blood

> >> > >> >> sugar

> >> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has

> >> given

> >> > me

> >> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary

> tract

> >> > >> >> infection.

> >> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number

> that

> >> > high

> >> > >> >> except

> >> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and

> found

> >> out

> >> > he

> >> > >> >> was

> >> > >> >

> >> > >> >> a

> >> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> >> have

> >> > had

> >> > >> to

> >> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> >> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and

> >> > >> learning

> >> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> >> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me

> this

> >> > >> >> afternoon

> >> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> >> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am

> working

> >> > on

> >> > >> it.

> >> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was

> >> very

> >> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope

> >> with

> >> > >> time I

> >> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> >> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been

> very

> >> > ill

> >> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> >> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to

> >> talk

> >> > to

> >> > >> him

> >> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within

> >> the

> >> > >> week I

> >> > >> >> hope.

> >> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends

> >> have

> >> > >> told

> >> > >> >> me

> >> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> >> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> >> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you

> who

> >> are

> >> > >> >> already

> >> > >> >> friends here.

> >> > >> >> Lora

> >> > >> >>

> >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Well, being that I got it from Dale at Blind Mice Mart I am assuming that it

is fully accessible for us.

Introduction

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> > >> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> > >> years

> > >> > old

> > >> > >> >> and

> > >> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> > >> sighted

> > >> > but

> > >> > >> >> has

> > >> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> > >> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a

> > history

> > >> > of

> > >> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that

> my

> > >> > blood

> > >> > >> >> sugar

> > >> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor

> has

> > >> given

> > >> > me

> > >> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary

> > tract

> > >> > >> >> infection.

> > >> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number

> > that

> > >> > high

> > >> > >> >> except

> > >> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and

> > found

> > >> out

> > >> > he

> > >> > >> >> was

> > >> > >> >

> > >> > >> >> a

> > >> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So

> I

> > >> have

> > >> > had

> > >> > >> to

> > >> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> > >> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site

> and

> > >> > >> learning

> > >> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> > >> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me

> > this

> > >> > >> >> afternoon

> > >> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> > >> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am

> > working

> > >> > on

> > >> > >> it.

> > >> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I

> was

> > >> very

> > >> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I

> hope

> > >> with

> > >> > >> time I

> > >> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> > >> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been

> > very

> > >> > ill

> > >> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> > >> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance

> to

> > >> talk

> > >> > to

> > >> > >> him

> > >> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here

> within

> > >> the

> > >> > >> week I

> > >> > >> >> hope.

> > >> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but

> friends

> > >> have

> > >> > >> told

> > >> > >> >> me

> > >> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> > >> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> > >> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you

> > who

> > >> are

> > >> > >> >> already

> > >> > >> >> friends here.

> > >> > >> >> Lora

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Well, being that I got it from Dale at Blind Mice Mart I am assuming that it

is fully accessible for us.

Introduction

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> > >> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> > >> years

> > >> > old

> > >> > >> >> and

> > >> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> > >> sighted

> > >> > but

> > >> > >> >> has

> > >> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> > >> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a

> > history

> > >> > of

> > >> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that

> my

> > >> > blood

> > >> > >> >> sugar

> > >> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor

> has

> > >> given

> > >> > me

> > >> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary

> > tract

> > >> > >> >> infection.

> > >> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number

> > that

> > >> > high

> > >> > >> >> except

> > >> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and

> > found

> > >> out

> > >> > he

> > >> > >> >> was

> > >> > >> >

> > >> > >> >> a

> > >> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So

> I

> > >> have

> > >> > had

> > >> > >> to

> > >> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> > >> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site

> and

> > >> > >> learning

> > >> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> > >> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me

> > this

> > >> > >> >> afternoon

> > >> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> > >> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am

> > working

> > >> > on

> > >> > >> it.

> > >> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I

> was

> > >> very

> > >> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I

> hope

> > >> with

> > >> > >> time I

> > >> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> > >> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been

> > very

> > >> > ill

> > >> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> > >> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance

> to

> > >> talk

> > >> > to

> > >> > >> him

> > >> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here

> within

> > >> the

> > >> > >> week I

> > >> > >> >> hope.

> > >> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but

> friends

> > >> have

> > >> > >> told

> > >> > >> >> me

> > >> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> > >> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> > >> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you

> > who

> > >> are

> > >> > >> >> already

> > >> > >> >> friends here.

> > >> > >> >> Lora

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Well, being that I got it from Dale at Blind Mice Mart I am assuming that it

is fully accessible for us.

Introduction

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >> Hello To Everyone,

> > >> > >> >> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58

> > >> years

> > >> > old

> > >> > >> >> and

> > >> > >> >> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is

> > >> sighted

> > >> > but

> > >> > >> >> has

> > >> > >> >> cerebral palsy.

> > >> > >> >> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a

> > history

> > >> > of

> > >> > >> >> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that

> my

> > >> > blood

> > >> > >> >> sugar

> > >> > >> >> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor

> has

> > >> given

> > >> > me

> > >> > >> >> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary

> > tract

> > >> > >> >> infection.

> > >> > >> >> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number

> > that

> > >> > high

> > >> > >> >> except

> > >> > >> >> when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and

> > found

> > >> out

> > >> > he

> > >> > >> >> was

> > >> > >> >

> > >> > >> >> a

> > >> > >> >> diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So

> I

> > >> have

> > >> > had

> > >> > >> to

> > >> > >> >> start modifying my diet big time.

> > >> > >> >> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site

> and

> > >> > >> learning

> > >> > >> >> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> > >> > >> >> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me

> > this

> > >> > >> >> afternoon

> > >> > >> >> and I was at 156.

> > >> > >> >> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am

> > working

> > >> > on

> > >> > >> it.

> > >> > >> >> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I

> was

> > >> very

> > >> > >> >> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I

> hope

> > >> with

> > >> > >> time I

> > >> > >> >> will catch onto it.

> > >> > >> >> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been

> > very

> > >> > ill

> > >> > >> >> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> > >> > >> >> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance

> to

> > >> talk

> > >> > to

> > >> > >> him

> > >> > >> >> since this result came out. My new meter should be here

> within

> > >> the

> > >> > >> week I

> > >> > >> >> hope.

> > >> > >> >> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but

> friends

> > >> have

> > >> > >> told

> > >> > >> >> me

> > >> > >> >> that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> > >> > >> >> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> > >> > >> >> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you

> > who

> > >> are

> > >> > >> >> already

> > >> > >> >> friends here.

> > >> > >> >> Lora

> > >> > >> >>

> > >> > >> >>

[Guest guest]

Old man, okay even better that means you take some of my responsibility

grin.

Junior Lolley KG4itd

Liberty County Emergency Coordinator

Re: Introduction

indeed, it is

sugar

' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds.

You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.'

~Be Blessed, Sugar

Introduction

>

> Hello To Everyone,

> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old

> and

> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but

> has

> cerebral palsy.

> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of

> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood

> sugar

> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me

> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract

> infection.

> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high

> except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found

> out

> he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> have

> had to start modifying my diet big time.

> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning

> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this

> afternoon

> and I was at 156.

> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on it.

> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very

> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time I

> will catch onto it.

> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill

> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to him

> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week I

> hope.

> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have told

> me that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are

> already friends here.

> Lora

>

>

[Guest guest]

Old man, okay even better that means you take some of my responsibility

grin.

Junior Lolley KG4itd

Liberty County Emergency Coordinator

Re: Introduction

indeed, it is

sugar

' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds.

You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.'

~Be Blessed, Sugar

Introduction

>

> Hello To Everyone,

> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old

> and

> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but

> has

> cerebral palsy.

> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of

> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood

> sugar

> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me

> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract

> infection.

> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high

> except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found

> out

> he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> have

> had to start modifying my diet big time.

> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning

> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this

> afternoon

> and I was at 156.

> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on it.

> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very

> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time I

> will catch onto it.

> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill

> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to him

> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week I

> hope.

> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have told

> me that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are

> already friends here.

> Lora

>

>

[Guest guest]

Old man, okay even better that means you take some of my responsibility

grin.

Junior Lolley KG4itd

Liberty County Emergency Coordinator

Re: Introduction

indeed, it is

sugar

' Your mind is your garden, your thoughts are your seeds.

You can grow flowers or you can grow weeds.'

~Be Blessed, Sugar

Introduction

>

> Hello To Everyone,

> I am Lora Leggett and I live near Detroit, Michigan. I am 58 years old

> and

> have been blind since birth. I am married to who is sighted but

> has

> cerebral palsy.

> We have a daughter and a son who are adults now. I have a history of

> diabetes in my family and I found out this past Monday that my blood

> sugar

> tested very high whenI had blood work done. So the doctor has given me

> glyburide once a day 500 mg plus an antibiotic for urinary tract

> infection.

> They said the sugar was 435. I had never heard of a number that high

> except when my brother drove himself to the hospital in 2009 and found

> out

> he was a diabetic among other things and his number was over 600. So I

> have

> had to start modifying my diet big time.

> I started downloading several books from the BARD web site and learning

> about counting carbs and all sorts of things.

> My brother Dan brought one of his meters over and tested me this

> afternoon

> and I was at 156.

> I guess I am not out of the woods yet but he figures I am working on it.

> I have ordered a talking glucometer and a talking scale. I was very

> uncomfortable when he was showing me the procedure but I hope with time I

> will catch onto it.

> We have a visiting doctor because my husband has been very ill

> recently and is now in bed all of the time.

> Dr. comes once a month so I have not had a chance to talk to him

> since this result came out. My new meter should be here within the week I

> hope.

> So I was told I haven't been called a diabetic yet but friends have told

> me that if that number was 435 I probably am.

> I look forward to learning more from this list.

> Nice to meet all of you I don't know and to see some of you who are

> already friends here.

> Lora

>

>

[Guest guest]

Everyone reacts differently to the same foods. Tomatoes might not affect

the same way they do you. Rice, any kind of rice, just kills my BG,

but tomatoes do not.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Dorothea

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:54 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Hello, ,

The first couple of months after diagnosis and trying to put all these

changes into effect are the most difficult. Don't beat yourself up when

you eat something you hadn't planned on. The meter will let you know

what really hurts you and what is not quite so bad. I wouldn't have

guessed that my tomato and cheese salad tonight would have sent my

blood sugar higher than that yummy Basmati rice dish I made for lunch,

but there it is. Am I supposed to eat grass all summer for salad? My

goodness, the tomatoes were worse than the cherries yesterday. I never

would have known this if I hadn't had my best friend, the meter, to

give me the exact information. Just keep on. It gets a bit easier.

Dotty

--

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[Guest guest]

Everyone reacts differently to the same foods. Tomatoes might not affect

the same way they do you. Rice, any kind of rice, just kills my BG,

but tomatoes do not.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Dorothea

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 12:54 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Hello, ,

The first couple of months after diagnosis and trying to put all these

changes into effect are the most difficult. Don't beat yourself up when

you eat something you hadn't planned on. The meter will let you know

what really hurts you and what is not quite so bad. I wouldn't have

guessed that my tomato and cheese salad tonight would have sent my

blood sugar higher than that yummy Basmati rice dish I made for lunch,

but there it is. Am I supposed to eat grass all summer for salad? My

goodness, the tomatoes were worse than the cherries yesterday. I never

would have known this if I hadn't had my best friend, the meter, to

give me the exact information. Just keep on. It gets a bit easier.

Dotty

--

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www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dave, . Go slowly with this. We all have an occasional

cookie or bite of chocolate.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:42 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Personally, I don't think you should go cold turkey. Others may disagree. Go

ahead and enjoy a small glass of soda, or as you call it, pop. You need to

begin at the beginning. Take some baby steps, slowly begin weaning yourself.

If you can make the switch to diet soda, that would help. IN our family, we

only drink diet. When our 15-year old son goes somewhere and they only have

regular soda, he almost can't tolerate it due to its sweetness. He is

totally satisfied with diet soda.

Hang in there!

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

>

> > Hello, ,

> > The first couple of months after diagnosis and trying to put all these

> > changes into effect are the most difficult. Don't beat yourself up when

> > you eat something you hadn't planned on. The meter will let you know

> > what really hurts you and what is not quite so bad. I wouldn't have

> > guessed that my tomato and cheese salad tonight would have sent my

> > blood sugar higher than that yummy Basmati rice dish I made for lunch,

> > but there it is. Am I supposed to eat grass all summer for salad? My

> > goodness, the tomatoes were worse than the cherries yesterday. I never

> > would have known this if I hadn't had my best friend, the meter, to

> > give me the exact information. Just keep on. It gets a bit easier.

> > Dotty

> >

> > --

> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit

> > www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dave, . Go slowly with this. We all have an occasional

cookie or bite of chocolate.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:42 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Personally, I don't think you should go cold turkey. Others may disagree. Go

ahead and enjoy a small glass of soda, or as you call it, pop. You need to

begin at the beginning. Take some baby steps, slowly begin weaning yourself.

If you can make the switch to diet soda, that would help. IN our family, we

only drink diet. When our 15-year old son goes somewhere and they only have

regular soda, he almost can't tolerate it due to its sweetness. He is

totally satisfied with diet soda.

Hang in there!

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

>

> > Hello, ,

> > The first couple of months after diagnosis and trying to put all these

> > changes into effect are the most difficult. Don't beat yourself up when

> > you eat something you hadn't planned on. The meter will let you know

> > what really hurts you and what is not quite so bad. I wouldn't have

> > guessed that my tomato and cheese salad tonight would have sent my

> > blood sugar higher than that yummy Basmati rice dish I made for lunch,

> > but there it is. Am I supposed to eat grass all summer for salad? My

> > goodness, the tomatoes were worse than the cherries yesterday. I never

> > would have known this if I hadn't had my best friend, the meter, to

> > give me the exact information. Just keep on. It gets a bit easier.

> > Dotty

> >

> > --

> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit

> > www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I agree with Dave, . Go slowly with this. We all have an occasional

cookie or bite of chocolate.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 4:42 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Introduction

Personally, I don't think you should go cold turkey. Others may disagree. Go

ahead and enjoy a small glass of soda, or as you call it, pop. You need to

begin at the beginning. Take some baby steps, slowly begin weaning yourself.

If you can make the switch to diet soda, that would help. IN our family, we

only drink diet. When our 15-year old son goes somewhere and they only have

regular soda, he almost can't tolerate it due to its sweetness. He is

totally satisfied with diet soda.

Hang in there!

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

>

> > Hello, ,

> > The first couple of months after diagnosis and trying to put all these

> > changes into effect are the most difficult. Don't beat yourself up when

> > you eat something you hadn't planned on. The meter will let you know

> > what really hurts you and what is not quite so bad. I wouldn't have

> > guessed that my tomato and cheese salad tonight would have sent my

> > blood sugar higher than that yummy Basmati rice dish I made for lunch,

> > but there it is. Am I supposed to eat grass all summer for salad? My

> > goodness, the tomatoes were worse than the cherries yesterday. I never

> > would have known this if I hadn't had my best friend, the meter, to

> > give me the exact information. Just keep on. It gets a bit easier.

> > Dotty

> >

> > --

> > Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit

> > www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.

> >

> >

> >

> > ------------------------------------

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hello, ,

I hope that chicken didn't squawk too much, realizing it was being

eaten by a diabetic. I like to have a bit of dessert on Sundays and my

dietician agreed to this one, so you might ration the goodies for a bit

once a week. They last a long time that way.

I still haven't figured out what the best thing to do is when I am in

school from five to ten at night, I don't like eating supper late, but

what can I do?

I'm so sorry you felt depressed. YYou might give some thought on a

happy day to something else you can do to raise your spirits rather

than take it out on those poor sweet chickens.

Dotty

--

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[Guest guest]

No doubt about it, attending evening classes between 5 and 10 may not be ideal

for a diabetic. But you can deal with it pretty easily. At break, you need to

focus on what might constitute a simple dinner. Try a sandwich, or half of a

sandwich. You can even nibble on some veggies during the class, if your classes

are anything like mine were. Go for healthy snacks if possible, but it might

come down to compromising for this season of your life.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

Hello, ,

I hope that chicken didn't squawk too much, realizing it was being

eaten by a diabetic. I like to have a bit of dessert on Sundays and my

dietician agreed to this one, so you might ration the goodies for a bit

once a week. They last a long time that way.

I still haven't figured out what the best thing to do is when I am in

school from five to ten at night, I don't like eating supper late, but

what can I do?

I'm so sorry you felt depressed. YYou might give some thought on a

happy day to something else you can do to raise your spirits rather

than take it out on those poor sweet chickens.

Dotty

--

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[Guest guest]

No doubt about it, attending evening classes between 5 and 10 may not be ideal

for a diabetic. But you can deal with it pretty easily. At break, you need to

focus on what might constitute a simple dinner. Try a sandwich, or half of a

sandwich. You can even nibble on some veggies during the class, if your classes

are anything like mine were. Go for healthy snacks if possible, but it might

come down to compromising for this season of your life.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

Hello, ,

I hope that chicken didn't squawk too much, realizing it was being

eaten by a diabetic. I like to have a bit of dessert on Sundays and my

dietician agreed to this one, so you might ration the goodies for a bit

once a week. They last a long time that way.

I still haven't figured out what the best thing to do is when I am in

school from five to ten at night, I don't like eating supper late, but

what can I do?

I'm so sorry you felt depressed. YYou might give some thought on a

happy day to something else you can do to raise your spirits rather

than take it out on those poor sweet chickens.

Dotty

--

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www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.

[Guest guest]

No doubt about it, attending evening classes between 5 and 10 may not be ideal

for a diabetic. But you can deal with it pretty easily. At break, you need to

focus on what might constitute a simple dinner. Try a sandwich, or half of a

sandwich. You can even nibble on some veggies during the class, if your classes

are anything like mine were. Go for healthy snacks if possible, but it might

come down to compromising for this season of your life.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Re: Introduction

Hello, ,

I hope that chicken didn't squawk too much, realizing it was being

eaten by a diabetic. I like to have a bit of dessert on Sundays and my

dietician agreed to this one, so you might ration the goodies for a bit

once a week. They last a long time that way.

I still haven't figured out what the best thing to do is when I am in

school from five to ten at night, I don't like eating supper late, but

what can I do?

I'm so sorry you felt depressed. YYou might give some thought on a

happy day to something else you can do to raise your spirits rather

than take it out on those poor sweet chickens.

Dotty

--

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[Guest guest]

Hi Dottie,

I think Dave had some good ideas about snacks or really light meals you

could have between classes to keep yourself on time and then have a larger

meal at a different time.

We were just beginning night classes at my college while I was there in the

early 70s and some of the class sessions went 3 or more hours.

I used to get a can of pop during the break so I would not nod off to sleep.

The rooms got very warm and also people used to smoke like chimneys in class

so the room would become smoke-filled and hurt my eyes.

I have a rotiserie chicken that I got on the weekend and I have been having

small meals with it all week. Sometimes a slice of the breast on a piece of

whole wheat bread.

Re: Introduction

> Hello, ,

> I hope that chicken didn't squawk too much, realizing it was being

> eaten by a diabetic. I like to have a bit of dessert on Sundays and my

> dietician agreed to this one, so you might ration the goodies for a bit

> once a week. They last a long time that way.

> I still haven't figured out what the best thing to do is when I am in

> school from five to ten at night, I don't like eating supper late, but

> what can I do?

> I'm so sorry you felt depressed. YYou might give some thought on a

> happy day to something else you can do to raise your spirits rather

> than take it out on those poor sweet chickens.

> Dotty

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