Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 In a message dated 12/3/2004 6:23:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, kguynn@... writes: > Two days ago the nurse called to tell me my latest > labs have me in the " normal " range Kate, make sure you get a Free T4 and Free T3 test. don't let the doc dose you by the TSH. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 3, 2004 Report Share Posted December 3, 2004 In a message dated 12/3/2004 6:23:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, kguynn@... writes: > Two days ago the nurse called to tell me my latest > labs have me in the " normal " range Kate, make sure you get a Free T4 and Free T3 test. don't let the doc dose you by the TSH. Cindi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 Kate, Welcome And I live in Angleton, Tx and would like to know who your doctor is that never even brought up the sbjct of $ynthroid. Cost and all that. Welcome aboard. Introduction > > > Hello, > > My name is Kate. I am a 36 year old Homeschooling mother from > Missouri City, Texas. I was diagnosed three months ago with > Hashimoto's disease. I started on 30mg Armour and was increased to > 45mg. This is my GP. Synthroid was never brought up. So I am > thankful now that I am becoming more educated that Armour is not an > issue with her. Two days ago the nurse called to tell me my latest > labs have me in the " normal " range. I explained that I still feel > fatigued. She brought up menopause. I explained that I am on the > pill and have full and regular cycles. She said that I was welcome to > come back in and talk to the doctor. I have an appointment for next > Wednesday. I did up on my own to 60mg. I do plan on talking to her > about that. She is very easy to talk to so I don't think that will be > an issue, when I get to speak face to face with her. Oh, I am also > have anemia. So I take my birth control and iron in the evening, > Armour in the morning. > > Other changes that I have made in the past three weeks. No water with > fluoride (reverse osmosis only). I don't have a shower filter yet. > No asparmatame. Only Splenda. About two and half months ago I went > on Atkins(yes, I do have carbs but only about 45 grams a day or I gain > weight). I have lost 12 pounds with 12-15 more to go. Although I > have been bad the past two weeks, I normally walk 3 miles 5-6 days a > week and lift weights 3 days a week. And yes, I do it dog tried. I > do feel better after I work out. I just don't want to use this > disease as an excuse. You still even with the disease need to eat > properly and exercise. I have fought my weight all of my life. I > think this has been a big turning point in gaining control over it. > If I allow myself I could lay in bed all day. I have relied on my > faith and prayers to get me out of bed. > > My symptoms have been: fatigue, goiter, cold hands and feet, hair > loss, memory problems (LOL having a hard time right now remembering > them all), constipation, low sex drive. I know there is more just > can't remember. LOL My next to oldest sister had Graves and then > Thyroid Cancer. She is on Synthroid. My mother is hyperthyroid. My > brother's daughters have problems (I don't remember which way) and I > don't think they are getting the treatment they need. > > Just trying to working on feeling better! Looking forward to the group! > > Kate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 4, 2004 Report Share Posted December 4, 2004 > In a message dated 12/4/2004 11:19:22 AM Eastern Standard Time, > kguynn@t... writes: > > > I have a dear friend in Angleton > > who is a breast cancer survivor and probably has some Thyroid issues now. > > > > > > have you seen the article linking low T3 to breast cancer? > cindi > > >I ALSO FOUND AN ARTICLE AWHILE BACK THAT PATIENTS WITH HEART DISEASE HAD LOW T3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 welcome to the group i usely test on my thumb i hardley ever feal it amy Introduction > Hello Everyone, > > I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired > diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not > adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. > > I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and > hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. > > My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my > life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am > a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem > Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping > others. > > My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally > blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a > heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for > not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. > > I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of > 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes > was discovered. > > As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My > body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them > unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying > very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to > keep my levels as low as possible. > > Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do > not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would > talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as > well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the > fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack > orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as > possible. > > I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called > something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will > be greatly appreciated. > > I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been > quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one > giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem > I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a > very difficult reality for me. > > Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of > me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do > so. > > Hope everyone is well and having a good day. > > Lynn Mester-Shields > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 welcome to the group i usely test on my thumb i hardley ever feal it amy Introduction > Hello Everyone, > > I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired > diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not > adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. > > I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and > hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. > > My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my > life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am > a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem > Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping > others. > > My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally > blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a > heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for > not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. > > I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of > 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes > was discovered. > > As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My > body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them > unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying > very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to > keep my levels as low as possible. > > Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do > not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would > talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as > well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the > fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack > orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as > possible. > > I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called > something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will > be greatly appreciated. > > I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been > quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one > giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem > I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a > very difficult reality for me. > > Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of > me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do > so. > > Hope everyone is well and having a good day. > > Lynn Mester-Shields > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well, Lynn, welcome to a great group. There are a number of type 2's in the group and a few type 1's. I have been diabetic since Sept. 1944. I teach Diabetic education class at the Braille Institute in L.A. You are in charge of your diabetes, not the other way around. Do as much testing as possible to see how different foods, particularly carbohydrate food affect your BG. If your doc has not sent you to a diabetic education class, please ask him to do so. Ask questions here and someone can help either by answering or giving you a referral. Hang in there and get as much education as you can on this disease. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:53 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introduction Hello Everyone, I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping others. My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes was discovered. As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to keep my levels as low as possible. Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a very difficult reality for me. Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do so. Hope everyone is well and having a good day. Lynn Mester-Shields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well, Lynn, welcome to a great group. There are a number of type 2's in the group and a few type 1's. I have been diabetic since Sept. 1944. I teach Diabetic education class at the Braille Institute in L.A. You are in charge of your diabetes, not the other way around. Do as much testing as possible to see how different foods, particularly carbohydrate food affect your BG. If your doc has not sent you to a diabetic education class, please ask him to do so. Ask questions here and someone can help either by answering or giving you a referral. Hang in there and get as much education as you can on this disease. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:53 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introduction Hello Everyone, I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping others. My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes was discovered. As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to keep my levels as low as possible. Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a very difficult reality for me. Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do so. Hope everyone is well and having a good day. Lynn Mester-Shields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well, Lynn, welcome to a great group. There are a number of type 2's in the group and a few type 1's. I have been diabetic since Sept. 1944. I teach Diabetic education class at the Braille Institute in L.A. You are in charge of your diabetes, not the other way around. Do as much testing as possible to see how different foods, particularly carbohydrate food affect your BG. If your doc has not sent you to a diabetic education class, please ask him to do so. Ask questions here and someone can help either by answering or giving you a referral. Hang in there and get as much education as you can on this disease. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:53 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introduction Hello Everyone, I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping others. My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes was discovered. As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to keep my levels as low as possible. Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a very difficult reality for me. Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do so. Hope everyone is well and having a good day. Lynn Mester-Shields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well, Lynn, welcome to a great group. There are a number of type 2's in the group and a few type 1's. I have been diabetic since Sept. 1944. I teach Diabetic education class at the Braille Institute in L.A. You are in charge of your diabetes, not the other way around. Do as much testing as possible to see how different foods, particularly carbohydrate food affect your BG. If your doc has not sent you to a diabetic education class, please ask him to do so. Ask questions here and someone can help either by answering or giving you a referral. Hang in there and get as much education as you can on this disease. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:53 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introduction Hello Everyone, I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping others. My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes was discovered. As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to keep my levels as low as possible. Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a very difficult reality for me. Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do so. Hope everyone is well and having a good day. Lynn Mester-Shields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well, Lynn, welcome to a great group. There are a number of type 2's in the group and a few type 1's. I have been diabetic since Sept. 1944. I teach Diabetic education class at the Braille Institute in L.A. You are in charge of your diabetes, not the other way around. Do as much testing as possible to see how different foods, particularly carbohydrate food affect your BG. If your doc has not sent you to a diabetic education class, please ask him to do so. Ask questions here and someone can help either by answering or giving you a referral. Hang in there and get as much education as you can on this disease. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:53 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introduction Hello Everyone, I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping others. My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes was discovered. As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to keep my levels as low as possible. Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a very difficult reality for me. Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do so. Hope everyone is well and having a good day. Lynn Mester-Shields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Well, Lynn, welcome to a great group. There are a number of type 2's in the group and a few type 1's. I have been diabetic since Sept. 1944. I teach Diabetic education class at the Braille Institute in L.A. You are in charge of your diabetes, not the other way around. Do as much testing as possible to see how different foods, particularly carbohydrate food affect your BG. If your doc has not sent you to a diabetic education class, please ask him to do so. Ask questions here and someone can help either by answering or giving you a referral. Hang in there and get as much education as you can on this disease. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lynn Mester-Shields Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 4:53 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Introduction Hello Everyone, I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am through. My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my life, until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a Low Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping others. My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price for not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level of 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes was discovered. As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My body does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to keep my levels as low as possible. Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I do not necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would talk. I don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as well. I am looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. I type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at work, so I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one giving the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a very difficult reality for me. Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions of me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to do so. Hope everyone is well and having a good day. Lynn Mester-Shields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Believe it, it is NOT butter! _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Becky McCullough Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 4:35 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Introduction What about I can't believe it's not butter!? Becky Re: Introduction > Hi, Vicki, > Glad you joined the party. The diet soda fountain is on your left and > fully talking glucometers that require a 0.1 ML. blood sample are free > on the table, of course, with bvvoxes of test strips free for the > taking on the shelf underneath. Do you like this daydream? > You might be right about your pancreas not being as forgiving as > before. See if your blood sugar returns to base a little better when > the cooler weather sets in. I notice I'm having some higher morning > readings after very warm nights. > Dotty > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Now that is interesting, . How would diabetes affect hearing? Maybe I have just not been paying attention because I am getting so poor I can't even afford to pay attention, haha. But seriously how is that possible. I have been wondering if I have not lost some hearing. Introduction >>> >>> Hello Everyone, >>> >>> I am new to the list and a very recently diagnosed visually impaired >>> diabetic. This is going to be a very difficult post for me, as I am not >>> adjusting very well to the fact that I am a diabetic. >>> >>> I guess I will just jump right in and give you some random info and >>> hopefully everything will somehow be somewhat coherent when I am >>> through. >>> >>> My name is Lynn Mester-Shields. I lived near Pittsburgh, PA, all of my >>> life, >>> until 2007. I now live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where I am a >>> Low >>> Vision Technician at the Community Low Vision Center, Winston-Salem >>> Industries for the Blind. I love my job and very much enjoy helping >>> others. >>> >>> My current husband, Shields, formerly from Colorado, is a totally >>> blind diabetic. My first husband Bob Mester, passed away in 2003 from a >>> heart attack and complications of diabetes, paying the ultimate price >>> for >>> not taking proper actions to control the diabetes. >>> >>> I was diagnosed with diabetes on July 7, 2012 with a finger stick level >>> of >>> 330. I also had a urinary tract infection and that is how the diabetes >>> was >>> discovered. >>> >>> As of now I am on tree meds, and hopefully that will be the limit. My >>> body >>> does not do well with meds and I usually try to avoid taking them unless >>> absolutely necessary. I know all the things I sure do and am trying very >>> hard to change my eating habits and do all the other proper things to >>> keep >>> my levels as low as possible. >>> >>> Something I do need some assistance with is selecting a glucometer. I >>> do not >>> necessarily need one that talks, but that would be fine if it would >>> talk. I >>> don't even really need a large display, but that would be fine as >>> well. I am >>> looking for one that I can test on alternate sites besides the fingers. >>> I >>> type a lot at work and home and also lift boxes and pack orders at >>> work, so >>> I really want to keep my fingers as pain free as possible. >>> >>> I know my Humana plan covers some Prodigy meters and another one called >>> something life Life Scan, or something on that order. Any suggestions >>> will >>> be greatly appreciated. >>> >>> I have good days and bad days since being diagnosed. I really have been >>> quite depressed a great deal of the time because I am usually the one >>> giving >>> the help. Now I am the one needing assistance. The biggest problem I am >>> having is the fact that the diabetes now controls my life. That is a >>> very >>> difficult reality for me. >>> >>> Well, I think I have rambled enough. Please feel free to ask questions >>> of >>> me, or pass along any information or advice if you would be so kind to >>> do >>> so. >>> >>> Hope everyone is well and having a good day. >>> >>> Lynn Mester-Shields >>> >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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