From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Mon Aug  2 16:47:45 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 09:47:45 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Shirly from Dayton
Message-ID: <194511.80366.qm@web81601.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Hi
This is Debbie from Dayton I wanted to let u know wecan talk now
if u still want to. email me, I'll give u my phone number
Debbie

From thegems at dslextreme.com  Mon Aug  2 18:20:31 2010
From: thegems at dslextreme.com (Grant E. Metcalf)
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:20:31 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] kudos to Prodigy and Count-A-Dose
Message-ID: <D8D97DDC10414110AE566E848551727B@user2868093fd9>

After six days using the Count-A-Dose, I am very pleased that Prodigy is making this device available again. It is easy to use and a real money saver compared to the flex pens. When I showed it to my diabetes nurse adviser, Diane, she seemed absolutely delighted to see it demonstrated. Of course, I learned how to use it from the instructions on the CD included with the unit and suggestions for a few minor improvements in the wording having been forwarded. 

Here's hoping that those medical insurance and health providers who are not presently allowing for the underwriting of the cost of a Count-A-Dose will soon do so as it will save their clients and them money both in the short term as well as the long.

Born on the 4th of July and now more independent than ever!

Grant E. Metcalf
Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind, Inc.
Email:  thegems at dslextreme.com
Phone:  650-589-6890
Website:  http://bartimaeus.us/



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From kenmetz at sbcglobal.net  Tue Aug  3 03:17:38 2010
From: kenmetz at sbcglobal.net (Ken Metz)
Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 20:17:38 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
In-Reply-To: <C5C34FDCA69E418BAF9D5C968DE6B4A6@DESKTOP>
References: <C5C34FDCA69E418BAF9D5C968DE6B4A6@DESKTOP>
Message-ID: <428DE0F45F5D4F55AE240FEE0358FC63@INSPIRON1300>

Hi Renee.

My name is Ken Metz, and I am a member of the ACB. I am also one of them
thar RLF/ROP kids from 1946, born in Chicago. I have about 50 pounds I'd
like to lose, and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes just over four years
ago.

Raised mostly by my grandmother as a premi, I was always fed extra well when
little to fatten me up, and all that did was make things difficult regarding
food, and now it's just hard to change my lifestyle, or perhaps inside I
really don't want or am not ready to do so.

I worked most of my life until retirement two years ago, but still find it
difficult to eat properly even though I know what the consequences could be.
I, too, like Pepsi, and especially the cherry one, not diet, of course.

Anyhow, the best to you, and you can email me any time at
kenmetz at sbcglobal.net

Take care, and best to you,

KEN

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Renee Pavlus
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:46 PM
To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone

My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently diagnosed
with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is in
my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on any
meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
 years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the beginning
I was told that I could due little things so that the illness  won't get
worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am trying to stay
off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many carbs...I have a very
dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for seven years...I see how
the disease has effected her, and how her life is altered.   I wasn't able
to go to convention this year, but will be there next year if my finances
improve...the last blog mentioned about getting out in the community and
speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out reach, although I am so new
at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.  For me, blindness was not
caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature babies of the 1950's, and
RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to connect with other people.  I
am thinking of having non invasive lap band surgery in the near future, has
anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't care about appearance, just weight
control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one use facebook, my address is Renee
Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is psychmom3 at gmail.com   
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Aug  3 11:28:12 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:28:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
In-Reply-To: <C5C34FDCA69E418BAF9D5C968DE6B4A6@DESKTOP>
	<428DE0F45F5D4F55AE240FEE0358FC63@INSPIRON1300>
References: <C5C34FDCA69E418BAF9D5C968DE6B4A6@DESKTOP>
	<428DE0F45F5D4F55AE240FEE0358FC63@INSPIRON1300>
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Good morning Ken and welcome.

What I have found is change one thing a week.

Don't change everything at once, but if you do it slowly then you wont miss 
it as much.

Pepsi is the worst for you and any regular soda. I stopped drinking it in 
2001 when I had to go on dialysis, you have to think what is more important 
a pepsi or coke of my life.

If you cut out the pepsi and drink water or something non-carbinated sugar 
like that you will lower your blood sugar and lose some weight right away.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
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http://Echevarriatravel.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ken Metz" <kenmetz at sbcglobal.net>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone


> Hi Renee.
>
> My name is Ken Metz, and I am a member of the ACB. I am also one of them
> thar RLF/ROP kids from 1946, born in Chicago. I have about 50 pounds I'd
> like to lose, and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes just over four years
> ago.
>
> Raised mostly by my grandmother as a premi, I was always fed extra well 
> when
> little to fatten me up, and all that did was make things difficult 
> regarding
> food, and now it's just hard to change my lifestyle, or perhaps inside I
> really don't want or am not ready to do so.
>
> I worked most of my life until retirement two years ago, but still find it
> difficult to eat properly even though I know what the consequences could 
> be.
> I, too, like Pepsi, and especially the cherry one, not diet, of course.
>
> Anyhow, the best to you, and you can email me any time at
> kenmetz at sbcglobal.net
>
> Take care, and best to you,
>
> KEN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Renee Pavlus
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:46 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>
> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently diagnosed
> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is in
> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on 
> any
> meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>  years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the 
> beginning
> I was told that I could due little things so that the illness  won't get
> worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am trying to 
> stay
> off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many carbs...I have a 
> very
> dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for seven years...I see how
> the disease has effected her, and how her life is altered.   I wasn't able
> to go to convention this year, but will be there next year if my finances
> improve...the last blog mentioned about getting out in the community and
> speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out reach, although I am so new
> at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.  For me, blindness was not
> caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature babies of the 1950's, and
> RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to connect with other people. 
> I
> am thinking of having non invasive lap band surgery in the near future, 
> has
> anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't care about appearance, just 
> weight
> control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one use facebook, my address is Renee
> Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Tue Aug  3 15:18:13 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:18:13 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Let's Talk "PRE" Here!!
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Message-ID: <62E67FD863294DE5935E12A1837A3D7B@Bernie7309aa9>

Good Morning Family and Friends!!

Bern here!!

Back from a wedding and visiting lots and lots of family and friends in 
WI/MN.  Got back Saturday evening around sixish or so.

First of all, my hat's off to you Bill Lewis!!  You're right on Target!!

Renee, I'm so glad you've joined us!!  You're right in the right place here 
my friend!!  Welcome to the family!!  I, myself have been diagnosed type two 
since 1985.  I won't go into a whole lot more detail here than that except 
to say that my story has many similarities to others here.  One thing I 
would like to discuss, however is the horriffically misleading myth "PRE!!!" 
So many in the medical profession want to make people "feel good" by using 
yufamisms.  So many folks want to treat the real McCoy like it's a 
four-letter word!!  For example, take the word blind.  Guess what Honey? 
Blind is a five-letter word to begin with.  Nothing wrong with that!  A lot 
of us here are blind! And guess what?  Most of us are quite happy by nature 
and we even live fully productive lives and we even manage our own diabetes 
and every other condition we might have along with our diabetes!  Wow!! 
Holy Buckets!!  Like I say, my friend!!  Welcome to the family!!  Oh Boy! 
Ya know I have half a mind to tell these pre folks that if they ever want to 
be able to sing "pre-soprano," they'll have to put that "pre" right where 
the sun don't shine!  Ever heard of being pre-pregnant; pre-male; 
pre-female; pre-hispanic; pre-Caucasion; pre-white; or even pre-American? 
This "pre" stuff has     GOTTA GO!!!
If all these folks would simply teach everyone that just like blindness, 
with the proper training, education, and control, even diabetes can be 
reduced to a mere nuisance/inconvenience.  The name of the game is about we 
controling our diabetes and not letting it control us!!  That's all. 
Nothing more, nothing less!  No.  I never said I was perfect.  But I, for 
one, don't believe in hiding behind all these crazy yufamisms just to make 
my self feel good, or worse yet, "DENIAL!!"  If only these folks would 
denounce "DENIAL" for what it is and just get over it!!  Yah Renee.  I know 
that's easier said than done.  Been there, done that!  I'll bet I was mad as 
all heck about my diagnosis for two years before somehow Ed Bryant's words 
from back then kicked some sense into my stubborn Polish head!!  Don't 
worry.  It's all part of the grieving process!  It's really okay and we're 
all here simply to love you and help you in any way we can!!We're just so 
happy to have you Renee!!

Have a great day Gang!!

Bern


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To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 1:00 PM
Subject: Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 36, Issue 12


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> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:45:33 -0600
> From: "Renee Pavlus" <psychmom3 at gmail.com>
> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
> Message-ID: <C5C34FDCA69E418BAF9D5C968DE6B4A6 at DESKTOP>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently diagnosed 
> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is in 
> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on 
> any meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
> years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the 
> beginning I was told that I could due little things so that the illness 
> won't get worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am 
> trying to stay off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many 
> carbs...I have a very dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for 
> seven years...I see how the disease has effected her, and how her life is 
> altered.   I wasn't able to go to convention this year, but will be there 
> next year if my finances improve...the last blog mentioned about getting 
> out in the community and speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out 
> reach, although I am so new at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet. 
> For me, blindness was not caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature 
> babies of the 1950's, and RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to 
> connect with other people.  I am thinking of having non invasive lap band 
> surgery in the near future, has anyone experienced the Lap
> Band...I don't care about appearance, just weight control...Thanks  Renee 
> Does any one use facebook, my address is Renee Radicioni Pavlus, and my 
> email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:08 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS2D9BFD275C4EE5645852BA1A90 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hello Renee:
>
> August 23, I will celebrate 5 year anniversary of my Kidney Transplant, 
> and
> going strong, I would also try walking about 1/2 hr a day if you can, stay
> away from soda period, I know that is hard.  Low cards a way to go, but do
> not eliminate any food group, that is they worst that you can do.
>
> I have been diabetic over 25 years, and Lost my vision to complications 
> from
> diabetes, that is why I am now with the NFB, and yes diabetes affects 
> every
> part of your being.  So the better control it is the better how many times 
> a
> day are you checking yourself.
>
> Meaning blood sugar with a glucometer, and are you seeing an
> Endocrinologist, these drs are specialists in Diabetes, make sure you get
> you C-peptide done and A1C, to know exactly where you are with you 
> diabetes.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Renee Pavlus" <psychmom3 at gmail.com>
> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:45 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>
>
>> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently 
>> diagnosed
>> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is 
>> in
>> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on
>> any meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>>  years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the
>> beginning I was told that I could due little things so that the illness
>> won't get worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am
>> trying to stay off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many
>> carbs...I have a very dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for
>> seven years...I see how the disease has effected her, and how her life is
>> altered.   I wasn't able to go to convention this year, but will be there
>> next year if my finances improve...the last blog mentioned about getting
>> out in the community and speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out
>> reach, although I am so new at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.
>> For me, blindness was not caused by diabetes, I was one of those 
>> premature
>> babies of the 1950's, and RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to
>> connect with other people.  I am thinking of having non invasive lap band
>> surgery in the near future, has anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't
>> care about appearance, just weight control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one
>> use facebook, my address is Renee Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is
>> psychmom3 at gmail.com
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:22:22 -0500
> From: "William Lewis" <wlewis19 at cox.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
> Message-ID: <004101cb2f96$6d461360$b9b0ba62 at ks.cox.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
>
> Dear Renee,  Glad to have you on this site.  May I share a bit of my own
> experience with diabetes?
>
>    Seven years ago I was told I had diabetes-II.  I had had pre-diabetes
> for some years, but in those days, the doctors did not consider it a 
> serious
> matter yet.  But, if the medical community had told me to consider myself 
> to
> have full blown diabetes and treat it accordingly, I probably would not 
> have
> DM now.
>
> See if your community hospitals have a diabetes department.  If so, sign 
> up
> for their week-long seminar to get grounded, then work to change your
> lifestyle to accommodate the requirements for exercise regularly, reduced
> food portions, and possible medication.
>
> Diabetes is a progressive disease.  If not controlled and kept in an
> acceptable range, it leads to coronary artery disease, strokes, and heart
> attacks.
>
> We gain weight because we have more calories coming in than we are burning
> up, so the excess is stored as fat.  Some folks can eat and eat and gain 
> not
> a pound.  But some of us can smell food cooking and the scales  do a 
> hiccup.
>
> I initially lost 45 pounds on a steady scale.  Then at 105 pounds my
> appestat re-set itself and I lost no more weight for months.  So I cut 
> down
> on food portions and the weight started down again, but then went back up 
> a
> bit.  It has fluctuated for several years between 215 and 225.  The 
> missing
> ingredient in my treatment regime is insufficient physical activity.
>
> But, anyway, Renee, consider your diabetes seriously.  Controlling those
> pesky glucose numbers is not easy.  After all, if it were easy, everybody
> would be doing it and we would not be having this conversation.  Read the
> literature from the library.  Subscribe to the periodical magazines to 
> keep
> up with changes and how others deal with their own diabetes.  Join 
> diabetes
> support groups.  Read up especially on most acceptable foods, such as 
> green
> veggies, seafood, chicken or turkey, lean roast beef, etc.  Avoid 
> processed
> meats.  Read the ingredient and nutrition charts on food packages.
> Splurging once a week usually does not throw off the appestat, but too 
> many
> things have more calory power than we think.
>
> Right now I am in better physical and mental health than I've been in
> decades.  My two preoccupations of health problems are my diabetes and
> general allergies.
>
>
> The last time I got a medical checkup, my doctor said my health was so 
> good,
> I could live to be 80.
>    I told him I was already 80.
>    He said, "See?  What did I tell you?"  (big grin)
>
> Bill Lewis
> billlewis31 at cox.net
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Renee Pavlus" <psychmom3 at gmail.com>
> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:45 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>
>
>> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently 
>> diagnosed
> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is in
> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on 
> any
> meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>>  years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the
> beginning I was told that I could due little things so that the illness
> won't get worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am
> trying to stay off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many
> carbs...I have a very dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for
> seven years...I see how the disease has effected her, and how her life is
> altered.   I wasn't able to go to convention this year, but will be there
> next year if my finances improve...the last blog mentioned about getting 
> out
> in the community and speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out reach,
> although I am so new at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.  For me,
> blindness was not caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature babies 
> of
> the 1950's, and RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to connect with
> other people.  I am thinking of having non invasive lap band surgery in 
> the
> near future, has anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't care about
> appearance, just weight control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one use 
> facebook,
> my address is Renee Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
>> _______________________________________________
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>
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From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Tue Aug  3 15:28:33 2010
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:28:33 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Harvard!
Message-ID: <3958E629882D409CAD54CF9768AE6D64@DianePC>


Just wanted all of you to know that I will be away until August 20.
I am going home to Boston to visit, spend some time at Cape Cod, see AEROSMITH, and visit Harvard!
If it is an emergency, my cell is 970-576-0376.
Have a great rest of your summer, as I will!!!
Diane

From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Tue Aug  3 17:43:38 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:43:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Thanks Di!!
References: <mailman.37.1280854809.19932.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
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Hey Di!!  Thanks a bunch!!  I didn't know you were originally from Boston!! 
Wow!!  Here's hoping you have a terriffic blast as I did in WI/MN with my 
family!  Take care and be safe Honey!!

Bern
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>   1. kudos to Prodigy and Count-A-Dose (Grant E. Metcalf)
>   2. Re: Hello Everyone (Ken Metz)
>   3. Re: Hello Everyone (cheryl echevarria)
>   4. Let's Talk "PRE" Here!! (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
>   5. Fw: Harvard! (Diane)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 11:20:31 -0700
> From: "Grant E. Metcalf" <thegems at dslextreme.com>
> To: "diabetes-talk list" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] kudos to Prodigy and Count-A-Dose
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> After six days using the Count-A-Dose, I am very pleased that Prodigy is 
> making this device available again. It is easy to use and a real money 
> saver compared to the flex pens. When I showed it to my diabetes nurse 
> adviser, Diane, she seemed absolutely delighted to see it demonstrated. Of 
> course, I learned how to use it from the instructions on the CD included 
> with the unit and suggestions for a few minor improvements in the wording 
> having been forwarded.
>
> Here's hoping that those medical insurance and health providers who are 
> not presently allowing for the underwriting of the cost of a Count-A-Dose 
> will soon do so as it will save their clients and them money both in the 
> short term as well as the long.
>
> Born on the 4th of July and now more independent than ever!
>
> Grant E. Metcalf
> Bartimaeus Alliance of the Blind, Inc.
> Email:  thegems at dslextreme.com
> Phone:  650-589-6890
> Website:  http://bartimaeus.us/
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> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2010 20:17:38 -0700
> From: "Ken Metz" <kenmetz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
> Message-ID: <428DE0F45F5D4F55AE240FEE0358FC63 at INSPIRON1300>
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> Hi Renee.
>
> My name is Ken Metz, and I am a member of the ACB. I am also one of them
> thar RLF/ROP kids from 1946, born in Chicago. I have about 50 pounds I'd
> like to lose, and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes just over four years
> ago.
>
> Raised mostly by my grandmother as a premi, I was always fed extra well 
> when
> little to fatten me up, and all that did was make things difficult 
> regarding
> food, and now it's just hard to change my lifestyle, or perhaps inside I
> really don't want or am not ready to do so.
>
> I worked most of my life until retirement two years ago, but still find it
> difficult to eat properly even though I know what the consequences could 
> be.
> I, too, like Pepsi, and especially the cherry one, not diet, of course.
>
> Anyhow, the best to you, and you can email me any time at
> kenmetz at sbcglobal.net
>
> Take care, and best to you,
>
> KEN
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Renee Pavlus
> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:46 PM
> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>
> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently diagnosed
> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is in
> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on 
> any
> meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
> years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the 
> beginning
> I was told that I could due little things so that the illness  won't get
> worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am trying to 
> stay
> off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many carbs...I have a 
> very
> dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for seven years...I see how
> the disease has effected her, and how her life is altered.   I wasn't able
> to go to convention this year, but will be there next year if my finances
> improve...the last blog mentioned about getting out in the community and
> speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out reach, although I am so new
> at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.  For me, blindness was not
> caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature babies of the 1950's, and
> RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to connect with other people. 
> I
> am thinking of having non invasive lap band surgery in the near future, 
> has
> anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't care about appearance, just 
> weight
> control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one use facebook, my address is Renee
> Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
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> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 07:28:12 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: <kenmetz at sbcglobal.net>, "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
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> Good morning Ken and welcome.
>
> What I have found is change one thing a week.
>
> Don't change everything at once, but if you do it slowly then you wont 
> miss
> it as much.
>
> Pepsi is the worst for you and any regular soda. I stopped drinking it in
> 2001 when I had to go on dialysis, you have to think what is more 
> important
> a pepsi or coke of my life.
>
> If you cut out the pepsi and drink water or something non-carbinated sugar
> like that you will lower your blood sugar and lose some weight right away.
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
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> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ken Metz" <kenmetz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, August 02, 2010 11:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>
>
>> Hi Renee.
>>
>> My name is Ken Metz, and I am a member of the ACB. I am also one of them
>> thar RLF/ROP kids from 1946, born in Chicago. I have about 50 pounds I'd
>> like to lose, and was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes just over four years
>> ago.
>>
>> Raised mostly by my grandmother as a premi, I was always fed extra well
>> when
>> little to fatten me up, and all that did was make things difficult
>> regarding
>> food, and now it's just hard to change my lifestyle, or perhaps inside I
>> really don't want or am not ready to do so.
>>
>> I worked most of my life until retirement two years ago, but still find 
>> it
>> difficult to eat properly even though I know what the consequences could
>> be.
>> I, too, like Pepsi, and especially the cherry one, not diet, of course.
>>
>> Anyhow, the best to you, and you can email me any time at
>> kenmetz at sbcglobal.net
>>
>> Take care, and best to you,
>>
>> KEN
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Renee Pavlus
>> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 12:46 PM
>> To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>>
>> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently 
>> diagnosed
>> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is 
>> in
>> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on
>> any
>> meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>>  years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the
>> beginning
>> I was told that I could due little things so that the illness  won't get
>> worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am trying to
>> stay
>> off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many carbs...I have a
>> very
>> dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for seven years...I see how
>> the disease has effected her, and how her life is altered.   I wasn't 
>> able
>> to go to convention this year, but will be there next year if my finances
>> improve...the last blog mentioned about getting out in the community and
>> speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out reach, although I am so 
>> new
>> at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.  For me, blindness was not
>> caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature babies of the 1950's, 
>> and
>> RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to connect with other people.
>> I
>> am thinking of having non invasive lap band surgery in the near future,
>> has
>> anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't care about appearance, just
>> weight
>> control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one use facebook, my address is Renee
>> Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:18:13 -0400
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Let's Talk "PRE" Here!!
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>
> Good Morning Family and Friends!!
>
> Bern here!!
>
> Back from a wedding and visiting lots and lots of family and friends in
> WI/MN.  Got back Saturday evening around sixish or so.
>
> First of all, my hat's off to you Bill Lewis!!  You're right on Target!!
>
> Renee, I'm so glad you've joined us!!  You're right in the right place 
> here
> my friend!!  Welcome to the family!!  I, myself have been diagnosed type 
> two
> since 1985.  I won't go into a whole lot more detail here than that except
> to say that my story has many similarities to others here.  One thing I
> would like to discuss, however is the horriffically misleading myth 
> "PRE!!!"
> So many in the medical profession want to make people "feel good" by using
> yufamisms.  So many folks want to treat the real McCoy like it's a
> four-letter word!!  For example, take the word blind.  Guess what Honey?
> Blind is a five-letter word to begin with.  Nothing wrong with that!  A 
> lot
> of us here are blind! And guess what?  Most of us are quite happy by 
> nature
> and we even live fully productive lives and we even manage our own 
> diabetes
> and every other condition we might have along with our diabetes!  Wow!!
> Holy Buckets!!  Like I say, my friend!!  Welcome to the family!!  Oh Boy!
> Ya know I have half a mind to tell these pre folks that if they ever want 
> to
> be able to sing "pre-soprano," they'll have to put that "pre" right where
> the sun don't shine!  Ever heard of being pre-pregnant; pre-male;
> pre-female; pre-hispanic; pre-Caucasion; pre-white; or even pre-American?
> This "pre" stuff has     GOTTA GO!!!
> If all these folks would simply teach everyone that just like blindness,
> with the proper training, education, and control, even diabetes can be
> reduced to a mere nuisance/inconvenience.  The name of the game is about 
> we
> controling our diabetes and not letting it control us!!  That's all.
> Nothing more, nothing less!  No.  I never said I was perfect.  But I, for
> one, don't believe in hiding behind all these crazy yufamisms just to make
> my self feel good, or worse yet, "DENIAL!!"  If only these folks would
> denounce "DENIAL" for what it is and just get over it!!  Yah Renee.  I 
> know
> that's easier said than done.  Been there, done that!  I'll bet I was mad 
> as
> all heck about my diagnosis for two years before somehow Ed Bryant's words
> from back then kicked some sense into my stubborn Polish head!!  Don't
> worry.  It's all part of the grieving process!  It's really okay and we're
> all here simply to love you and help you in any way we can!!We're just so
> happy to have you Renee!!
>
> Have a great day Gang!!
>
> Bern
>
>
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> From: <diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 1:00 PM
> Subject: Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 36, Issue 12
>
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>>   1. Hello Everyone (Renee Pavlus)
>>   2. Re: Hello Everyone (cheryl echevarria)
>>   3. Re: Hello Everyone (William Lewis)
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:45:33 -0600
>> From: "Renee Pavlus" <psychmom3 at gmail.com>
>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>> Message-ID: <C5C34FDCA69E418BAF9D5C968DE6B4A6 at DESKTOP>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently 
>> diagnosed
>> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is 
>> in
>> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on
>> any meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>> years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the
>> beginning I was told that I could due little things so that the illness
>> won't get worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am
>> trying to stay off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many
>> carbs...I have a very dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for
>> seven years...I see how the disease has effected her, and how her life is
>> altered.   I wasn't able to go to convention this year, but will be there
>> next year if my finances improve...the last blog mentioned about getting
>> out in the community and speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out
>> reach, although I am so new at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.
>> For me, blindness was not caused by diabetes, I was one of those 
>> premature
>> babies of the 1950's, and RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to
>> connect with other people.  I am thinking of having non invasive lap band
>> surgery in the near future, has anyone experienced the Lap
>> Band...I don't care about appearance, just weight control...Thanks  Renee
>> Does any one use facebook, my address is Renee Radicioni Pavlus, and my
>> email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:08 -0400
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS2D9BFD275C4EE5645852BA1A90 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>> Hello Renee:
>>
>> August 23, I will celebrate 5 year anniversary of my Kidney Transplant,
>> and
>> going strong, I would also try walking about 1/2 hr a day if you can, 
>> stay
>> away from soda period, I know that is hard.  Low cards a way to go, but 
>> do
>> not eliminate any food group, that is they worst that you can do.
>>
>> I have been diabetic over 25 years, and Lost my vision to complications
>> from
>> diabetes, that is why I am now with the NFB, and yes diabetes affects
>> every
>> part of your being.  So the better control it is the better how many 
>> times
>> a
>> day are you checking yourself.
>>
>> Meaning blood sugar with a glucometer, and are you seeing an
>> Endocrinologist, these drs are specialists in Diabetes, make sure you get
>> you C-peptide done and A1C, to know exactly where you are with you
>> diabetes.
>>
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> Independent Travel Consultant
>> C10-10646
>>
>> http://Echevarriatravel.com
>> 1-866-580-5574
>> skype: angeldn3
>>
>> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>> CST-1018299-10
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Renee Pavlus" <psychmom3 at gmail.com>
>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:45 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>>
>>
>>> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently
>>> diagnosed
>>> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is
>>> in
>>> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on
>>> any meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>>>  years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the
>>> beginning I was told that I could due little things so that the illness
>>> won't get worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am
>>> trying to stay off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many
>>> carbs...I have a very dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for
>>> seven years...I see how the disease has effected her, and how her life 
>>> is
>>> altered.   I wasn't able to go to convention this year, but will be 
>>> there
>>> next year if my finances improve...the last blog mentioned about getting
>>> out in the community and speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out
>>> reach, although I am so new at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.
>>> For me, blindness was not caused by diabetes, I was one of those
>>> premature
>>> babies of the 1950's, and RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to
>>> connect with other people.  I am thinking of having non invasive lap 
>>> band
>>> surgery in the near future, has anyone experienced the Lap Band...I 
>>> don't
>>> care about appearance, just weight control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one
>>> use facebook, my address is Renee Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is
>>> psychmom3 at gmail.com
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:22:22 -0500
>> From: "William Lewis" <wlewis19 at cox.net>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>> Message-ID: <004101cb2f96$6d461360$b9b0ba62 at ks.cox.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Renee,  Glad to have you on this site.  May I share a bit of my own
>> experience with diabetes?
>>
>>    Seven years ago I was told I had diabetes-II.  I had had pre-diabetes
>> for some years, but in those days, the doctors did not consider it a
>> serious
>> matter yet.  But, if the medical community had told me to consider myself
>> to
>> have full blown diabetes and treat it accordingly, I probably would not
>> have
>> DM now.
>>
>> See if your community hospitals have a diabetes department.  If so, sign
>> up
>> for their week-long seminar to get grounded, then work to change your
>> lifestyle to accommodate the requirements for exercise regularly, reduced
>> food portions, and possible medication.
>>
>> Diabetes is a progressive disease.  If not controlled and kept in an
>> acceptable range, it leads to coronary artery disease, strokes, and heart
>> attacks.
>>
>> We gain weight because we have more calories coming in than we are 
>> burning
>> up, so the excess is stored as fat.  Some folks can eat and eat and gain
>> not
>> a pound.  But some of us can smell food cooking and the scales  do a
>> hiccup.
>>
>> I initially lost 45 pounds on a steady scale.  Then at 105 pounds my
>> appestat re-set itself and I lost no more weight for months.  So I cut
>> down
>> on food portions and the weight started down again, but then went back up
>> a
>> bit.  It has fluctuated for several years between 215 and 225.  The
>> missing
>> ingredient in my treatment regime is insufficient physical activity.
>>
>> But, anyway, Renee, consider your diabetes seriously.  Controlling those
>> pesky glucose numbers is not easy.  After all, if it were easy, everybody
>> would be doing it and we would not be having this conversation.  Read the
>> literature from the library.  Subscribe to the periodical magazines to
>> keep
>> up with changes and how others deal with their own diabetes.  Join
>> diabetes
>> support groups.  Read up especially on most acceptable foods, such as
>> green
>> veggies, seafood, chicken or turkey, lean roast beef, etc.  Avoid
>> processed
>> meats.  Read the ingredient and nutrition charts on food packages.
>> Splurging once a week usually does not throw off the appestat, but too
>> many
>> things have more calory power than we think.
>>
>> Right now I am in better physical and mental health than I've been in
>> decades.  My two preoccupations of health problems are my diabetes and
>> general allergies.
>>
>>
>> The last time I got a medical checkup, my doctor said my health was so
>> good,
>> I could live to be 80.
>>    I told him I was already 80.
>>    He said, "See?  What did I tell you?"  (big grin)
>>
>> Bill Lewis
>> billlewis31 at cox.net
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Renee Pavlus" <psychmom3 at gmail.com>
>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 2:45 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Hello Everyone
>>
>>
>>> My name is Renee Pavlus.  I live in Utah, and have been recently
>>> diagnosed
>> with having type two diabetes...I am fifty-five, and to be honest it is 
>> in
>> my family on my mother's  side, mostly due to weight gain...I am not on
>> any
>> meds, and am trying to work with diet.  Its been almost two
>>>  years since I was told that I have to watch things.  Being at the
>> beginning I was told that I could due little things so that the illness
>> won't get worse, for now, eating is the issue.  Any suggestions?  I am
>> trying to stay off the soda, I like pepsi, and probably eat too many
>> carbs...I have a very dear friend who has been waiting for a kidney for
>> seven years...I see how the disease has effected her, and how her life is
>> altered.   I wasn't able to go to convention this year, but will be there
>> next year if my finances improve...the last blog mentioned about getting
>> out
>> in the community and speaking to groups, perhaps I can due some out 
>> reach,
>> although I am so new at this that I don't feel knowledgeable yet.  For 
>> me,
>> blindness was not caused by diabetes, I was one of those premature babies
>> of
>> the 1950's, and RLf, or ROP is the cause.  It will be good to connect 
>> with
>> other people.  I am thinking of having non invasive lap band surgery in
>> the
>> near future, has anyone experienced the Lap Band...I don't care about
>> appearance, just weight control...Thanks  Renee  Does any one use
>> facebook,
>> my address is Renee Radicioni Pavlus, and my email is psychmom3 at gmail.com
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:28:33 -0600
> From: "Diane" <dianefilipe at peoplepc.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Harvard!
> Message-ID: <3958E629882D409CAD54CF9768AE6D64 at DianePC>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
> Just wanted all of you to know that I will be away until August 20.
> I am going home to Boston to visit, spend some time at Cape Cod, see 
> AEROSMITH, and visit Harvard!
> If it is an emergency, my cell is 970-576-0376.
> Have a great rest of your summer, as I will!!!
> Diane
>
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From everettgavel at att.net  Tue Aug  3 23:28:06 2010
From: everettgavel at att.net (Everett Gavel)
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2010 18:28:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Harvard!
References: <mailman.37.1280854809.19932.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <009001cb3363$8741dad0$7601a8c0@compaq>

Hi Diane, and all,

Diane, I've got family on the Cape.  I grew up in 
Mass -- but shhhh, don't let that get around.  ;-)

Are you a Harvard Grad?


Strive On!
Everett


----- Original Message ----- 
> Just wanted all of you to know that I will be away 
> until August 20.
> I am going home to Boston to visit, spend some time 
> at Cape Cod, see AEROSMITH, and visit Harvard!
> If it is an emergency, my cell is 970-576-0376.
> Have a great rest of your summer, as I will!!!
> Diane
>




From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Aug  4 01:06:54 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 03 Aug 2010 21:06:54 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Harvard!
Message-ID: <20100804010654.6955.62784@web2>

How kind of you to share your trip.
Stay safe out there OK?

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From jamessofka at att.net  Wed Aug  4 18:09:46 2010
From: jamessofka at att.net (James Sofka)
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 13:09:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] One cc Count a Dose.
Message-ID: <8249AEF0689D466F8F0F558784FECDCD@valuedd37chkj3>

Hi, all.
Will there be a one cc count a dose?
Jim Sofka.

From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Aug  4 19:57:43 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 12:57:43 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] One cc Count a Dose.
In-Reply-To: <8249AEF0689D466F8F0F558784FECDCD@valuedd37chkj3>
References: <8249AEF0689D466F8F0F558784FECDCD@valuedd37chkj3>
Message-ID: <23415A41-95D7-4D53-B8CF-E8A210E28C2D@panix.com>

I doubt it.

Mike Freeman 

Sent from my iPhone


On Aug 4, 2010, at 11:09, "James Sofka" <jamessofka at att.net> wrote:

> Hi, all.
> Will there be a one cc count a dose?
> Jim Sofka.
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From Blindhands at aol.com  Wed Aug  4 20:49:46 2010
From: Blindhands at aol.com (Blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2010 16:49:46 EDT
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] One cc Count a Dose.
Message-ID: <8920d.45e2e7e3.398b2c6a@aol.com>

The 1 cc Count a dose are hard to come by.  They stopped making these  
quite a while ago.  Check your Lions Clubs in your area.  That is  where I found 
one of them.
 
 
 
Joyce  Kane
www.KraftersKorner.org  (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com 


From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Wed Aug 18 14:04:38 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:04:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
Message-ID: <97BAFE33CF52420CA1DF8C9206D3DB42@Bernie7309aa9>

Hey Gang:

What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two weeks.  

Bern

From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Aug 18 14:11:01 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:11:01 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
In-Reply-To: <97BAFE33CF52420CA1DF8C9206D3DB42@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <97BAFE33CF52420CA1DF8C9206D3DB42@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS5A74E44BC1B425DE324B4A19D0@phx.gbl>

I am thinking the same thing.

I do have a question has anyone ever went for a new test the drs are doing 
to monitor your blood sugar.

It is a monitor similar to the insulin pump, the doctors staff puts it on 
you and it monitors your sugar for 3 days I am supposed to be doing this on 
Tuesday, just wondering.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:04 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?


> Hey Gang:
>
> What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two weeks.
>
> Bern
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Aug 18 14:14:48 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:14:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] - NFB of New York State Scholarship information and
	application
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS4D25F8AD27567C3295955A19D0@phx.gbl>


> If you are a student who is blind and lives in the State of NY, apply for 
> our NFB of NY State Scholarship.
>
> It is given away every year to those deserving students, I myself am a 
> former recipient of this honor.
>
> here is the information:
>  Carl Jacobsen, President
> P.O. Box 205666 Sunset Station
> Brooklyn, New York 11220
> 718-567-7821
> office at nfbny.org
> 
> August 9, 2010
> Dear Scholarship Applicant,
>
> The National Federation of the Blind of New York State, Inc., proudly 
> announces our 2010 Scholarship Program.  Scholarships will be presented at 
> our State Convention banquet in Buffalo, New York, on October 23, 2010.
>
> Applicants must meet the following requirements:
>
> ?        You are a resident of New York State.
>
> ?        You are legally blind.
>
> ?        You are currently accepted in or enrolled in a degree program at 
> the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate level.
>
> ?        You complete the enclosed application and essay of approximately 
> 500 words (or apply on line at www.nfbny.org) which  must be received by 
> the > Scholarship Committee on or before September 30, 2010.
>
Scholarship finalists are required to attend and participate in the 
convention (at the Federation's expense). You will be notified prior to the 
convention if you are a finalist.
>
NFB scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence, 
financial need, and community service.  In preparing your essay, keep in 
mind that the committee members are all successful college graduates.

Consider how you can most effectively convey your best qualities.  Since the 
awards are restricted to blind people, the committee will be interested in 
the techniques and approaches you use in living as a blind person.

Almost all blind students have financial need.  Committee members will 
assume basic need, so you may choose to refer to this topic only if your 
need is unusual.

If you have any questions, please call me at (718) 491-0053.
>
> Sincerely,
> Raymond Wayne, Chairman
> NFB of NYS
> Scholarship Committee
>
Applications available on the nfbny.org website.
>
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel 
> Inc. 




From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Aug 18 15:17:32 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:17:32 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
Message-ID: <20100818151732.27358.55148@web3>

Hi there
The old lady walked two miles last week from my home to the store.
Then it rained giggle.
This walk was up hill.
My new diabetic coordinator decided that my level D is down, so she is 
asking me to take a stronger D with calcium.
I went over and did the blood work just to see where I was at before I 
change the pills.
Montana doesn't get the sun tilting so we could get more sun to help us out.
That is what is happening at my house.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Aug 18 15:18:22 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
Message-ID: <20100818151822.12749.39587@web1>

Is this for type one diabetics only?
Wishing you the best.

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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Wed Aug 18 17:54:10 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:54:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] That D Problem...
References: <mailman.32.1282150807.14022.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <7E93F5A002774630B9FA8F472ED08BF1@Bernie7309aa9>

Yah--seems Bill and I both have that D Problem here too.  I'm such a wuss! 
Can't do the heat ya know!!  Too much of it actually makes me low--way, way 
low!!  I had that problem in Thailand when we went to get Virginia.  I 
actually had to cut my insulin by about two-thirds!  It's about 115 degrees 
every day down there ya know!!  I absolutely hated it!!

Have a great day gang!!

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
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To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 1:00 PM
Subject: Diabetes-talk Digest, Vol 37, Issue 5


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>   2. Re: What's going on Gang?  Any body around? (cheryl echevarria)
>   3. - NFB of New York State Scholarship information and
>      application (cheryl echevarria)
>   4. Re: What's going on Gang?  Any body around? (d m gina)
>   5. Re: What's going on Gang?  Any body around? (d m gina)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:04:38 -0400
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
> Message-ID: <97BAFE33CF52420CA1DF8C9206D3DB42 at Bernie7309aa9>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Hey Gang:
>
> What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two weeks.
>
> Bern
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:11:01 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS5A74E44BC1B425DE324B4A19D0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> I am thinking the same thing.
>
> I do have a question has anyone ever went for a new test the drs are doing
> to monitor your blood sugar.
>
> It is a monitor similar to the insulin pump, the doctors staff puts it on
> you and it monitors your sugar for 3 days I am supposed to be doing this 
> on
> Tuesday, just wondering.
>
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel 
> Inc.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:04 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
>
>> Hey Gang:
>>
>> What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two 
>> weeks.
>>
>> Bern
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:14:48 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] - NFB of New York State Scholarship
> information and application
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS4D25F8AD27567C3295955A19D0 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
>
>> If you are a student who is blind and lives in the State of NY, apply for
>> our NFB of NY State Scholarship.
>>
>> It is given away every year to those deserving students, I myself am a
>> former recipient of this honor.
>>
>> here is the information:
>>  Carl Jacobsen, President
>> P.O. Box 205666 Sunset Station
>> Brooklyn, New York 11220
>> 718-567-7821
>> office at nfbny.org
>>
>> August 9, 2010
>> Dear Scholarship Applicant,
>>
>> The National Federation of the Blind of New York State, Inc., proudly
>> announces our 2010 Scholarship Program.  Scholarships will be presented 
>> at
>> our State Convention banquet in Buffalo, New York, on October 23, 2010.
>>
>> Applicants must meet the following requirements:
>>
>> ?        You are a resident of New York State.
>>
>> ?        You are legally blind.
>>
>> ?        You are currently accepted in or enrolled in a degree program at
>> the undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate level.
>>
>> ?        You complete the enclosed application and essay of approximately
>> 500 words (or apply on line at www.nfbny.org) which  must be received by
>> the > Scholarship Committee on or before September 30, 2010.
>>
> Scholarship finalists are required to attend and participate in the
> convention (at the Federation's expense). You will be notified prior to 
> the
> convention if you are a finalist.
>>
> NFB scholarships are awarded on the basis of scholastic excellence,
> financial need, and community service.  In preparing your essay, keep in
> mind that the committee members are all successful college graduates.
>
> Consider how you can most effectively convey your best qualities.  Since 
> the
> awards are restricted to blind people, the committee will be interested in
> the techniques and approaches you use in living as a blind person.
>
> Almost all blind students have financial need.  Committee members will
> assume basic need, so you may choose to refer to this topic only if your
> need is unusual.
>
> If you have any questions, please call me at (718) 491-0053.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Raymond Wayne, Chairman
>> NFB of NYS
>> Scholarship Committee
>>
> Applications available on the nfbny.org website.
>>
>>
>> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> Independent Travel Consultant
>> C10-10646
>>
>> http://Echevarriatravel.com
>> 1-866-580-5574
>> skype: angeldn3
>>
>> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>> CST-1018299-10
>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel
>> Inc.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:17:32 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
> Message-ID: <20100818151732.27358.55148 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Hi there
> The old lady walked two miles last week from my home to the store.
> Then it rained giggle.
> This walk was up hill.
> My new diabetic coordinator decided that my level D is down, so she is
> asking me to take a stronger D with calcium.
> I went over and did the blood work just to see where I was at before I
> change the pills.
> Montana doesn't get the sun tilting so we could get more sun to help us 
> out.
> That is what is happening at my house.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.  Visit
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:18:22 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
> Message-ID: <20100818151822.12749.39587 at web1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Is this for type one diabetics only?
> Wishing you the best.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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> ********************************************
> 




From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Wed Aug 18 20:20:32 2010
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:20:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS5A74E44BC1B425DE324B4A19D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP3412CF956A6AF1D67E9049C49D0@phx.gbl>

Cheryl,

Before I got my insulin pump, I did what you will be doing, so my doctor
could figure out how best to set my basil rates on the pump.  Of course
(at least with me) my sugars fluctuate constantly, though I usually end
up on the low side!  *smile*  It wasn't a big deal.  I just wore the
device for three days, very similar to my pump, and they were able to
print out the results and track any trends.

Bridgit Pollpeter

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:11 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?

I am thinking the same thing.

I do have a question has anyone ever went for a new test the drs are
doing 
to monitor your blood sugar.

It is a monitor similar to the insulin pump, the doctors staff puts it
on 
you and it monitors your sugar for 3 days I am supposed to be doing this
on 
Tuesday, just wondering.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel
Inc.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:04 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?


> Hey Gang:
>
> What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two
weeks.
>
> Bern
> _______________________________________________
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Aug 18 20:33:52 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:33:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
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References: <BLU0-SMTP3412CF956A6AF1D67E9049C49D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS6F6262729AA3CAD0A304CA19D0@phx.gbl>

I don't use a pump, I don't qualify for it, I take a lot of insulin and for 
years, but my doctor has the new toy so he wants to use it on me, the reason 
my sugars fluctuate so much is from my transplant medications.

He knows this.  But wants to do this anyway.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel Inc.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?


> Cheryl,
>
> Before I got my insulin pump, I did what you will be doing, so my doctor
> could figure out how best to set my basil rates on the pump.  Of course
> (at least with me) my sugars fluctuate constantly, though I usually end
> up on the low side!  *smile*  It wasn't a big deal.  I just wore the
> device for three days, very similar to my pump, and they were able to
> print out the results and track any trends.
>
> Bridgit Pollpeter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:11 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
> I am thinking the same thing.
>
> I do have a question has anyone ever went for a new test the drs are
> doing
> to monitor your blood sugar.
>
> It is a monitor similar to the insulin pump, the doctors staff puts it
> on
> you and it monitors your sugar for 3 days I am supposed to be doing this
> on
> Tuesday, just wondering.
>
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel
> Inc.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:04 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
>
> > Hey Gang:
> >
> > What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two
> weeks.
> >
> > Bern
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > Diabetes-talk:
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> >
>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Aug 19 02:08:52 2010
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:08:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS6F6262729AA3CAD0A304CA19D0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP32590D48055D8F0AF0FD4AC49E0@phx.gbl>

It actually was a really great way to track trends.  It was even better
than tracking them by what my glucose readings were because the device
was testing like every 3 minutes or something like that.  It gave a much
more comprehensive idea and I check like 8 times a day as is.

Even if you know why you fluctuate, maybe they can figure something out
once they can really identify trends, and at what point in the day those
trends begin developing.  Good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:34 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?

I don't use a pump, I don't qualify for it, I take a lot of insulin and
for 
years, but my doctor has the new toy so he wants to use it on me, the
reason 
my sugars fluctuate so much is from my transplant medications.

He knows this.  But wants to do this anyway.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel
Inc.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?


> Cheryl,
>
> Before I got my insulin pump, I did what you will be doing, so my
doctor
> could figure out how best to set my basil rates on the pump.  Of
course
> (at least with me) my sugars fluctuate constantly, though I usually
end
> up on the low side!  *smile*  It wasn't a big deal.  I just wore the
> device for three days, very similar to my pump, and they were able to
> print out the results and track any trends.
>
> Bridgit Pollpeter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:11 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
> I am thinking the same thing.
>
> I do have a question has anyone ever went for a new test the drs are
> doing
> to monitor your blood sugar.
>
> It is a monitor similar to the insulin pump, the doctors staff puts it
> on
> you and it monitors your sugar for 3 days I am supposed to be doing
this
> on
> Tuesday, just wondering.
>
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and
Travel
> Inc.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:04 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
>
> > Hey Gang:
> >
> > What's going on?  Anybody alive here?  Haven't seen anything in two
> weeks.
> >
> > Bern
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
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> > Diabetes-talk:
> >
>
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> maxx%40hotmail.com
> >
>
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Thu Aug 19 18:09:59 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:09:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang?  Any body around?
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP32590D48055D8F0AF0FD4AC49E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP32590D48055D8F0AF0FD4AC49E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <498241.37627.qm@web81605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i missed it. What r u talking about?
Debbie




________________________________
From: Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, August 18, 2010 9:08:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?

It actually was a really great way to track trends.? It was even better
than tracking them by what my glucose readings were because the device
was testing like every 3 minutes or something like that.? It gave a much
more comprehensive idea and I check like 8 times a day as is.

Even if you know why you fluctuate, maybe they can figure something out
once they can really identify trends, and at what point in the day those
trends begin developing.? Good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 3:34 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?

I don't use a pump, I don't qualify for it, I take a lot of insulin and
for 
years, but my doctor has the new toy so he wants to use it on me, the
reason 
my sugars fluctuate so much is from my transplant medications.

He knows this.? But wants to do this anyway.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel
Inc.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 4:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?


> Cheryl,
>
> Before I got my insulin pump, I did what you will be doing, so my
doctor
> could figure out how best to set my basil rates on the pump.? Of
course
> (at least with me) my sugars fluctuate constantly, though I usually
end
> up on the low side!? *smile*? It wasn't a big deal.? I just wore the
> device for three days, very similar to my pump, and they were able to
> print out the results and track any trends.
>
> Bridgit Pollpeter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl
echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 9:11 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
> I am thinking the same thing.
>
> I do have a question has anyone ever went for a new test the drs are
> doing
> to monitor your blood sugar.
>
> It is a monitor similar to the insulin pump, the doctors staff puts it
> on
> you and it monitors your sugar for 3 days I am supposed to be doing
this
> on
> Tuesday, just wondering.
>
>
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and
Travel
> Inc.
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William and Bernadette Jacobs" <bandbjacobs at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 10:04 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] What's going on Gang? Any body around?
>
>
> > Hey Gang:
> >
> > What's going on?? Anybody alive here?? Haven't seen anything in two
> weeks.
> >
> > Bern
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
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> > Diabetes-talk:
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> >
>
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From everettgavel at att.net  Fri Aug 20 23:09:00 2010
From: everettgavel at att.net (Everett Gavel)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:09:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?
References: <mailman.59.1282323610.13995.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>

Hi All,

Someone mentioned something to me this afternoon, which 
I hadn't heard of as a possibility before.  This woman 
said her husband was taking Lantis twice a day and it 
really helped his blood sugar levels, as opposed to 
when he was taking it once a day.  He doesn't take it 
at all now, since he got a kidney/pancreas transplant a 
couple years ago.  But I'm taking Lantis and Humalog 
right now.  Lantis once a day, Humalog 2 or 3 times. 
Does anyone know about this situation with Lantis?  My 
doc, who is a general practitioner and not a 
specialist, said Lantis was a once-a-day, 24-hour 
insulin.  So if I was to possibly start taking it 
twice, I assume for now I'd take less each time?  No 
worries.  I won't do anything without bringing it to 
the doc first. I'm just curious.  ;-)

Thanks for any feedback.


Strive On,
Everett





From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Fri Aug 20 23:13:24 2010
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:13:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?
In-Reply-To: <001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
References: <mailman.59.1282323610.13995.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
Message-ID: <46BA053E36AE41268082B301F3142E72@DianePC>

Hey Everett!
If I were you, I would find a specialist.
EVERYONE's body is different, and what works for me, might not work for you.
When do you graduate frame the center?
Di
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Everett Gavel" <everettgavel at att.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 5:09 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?


> Hi All,
>
> Someone mentioned something to me this afternoon, which I hadn't heard of 
> as a possibility before.  This woman said her husband was taking Lantis 
> twice a day and it really helped his blood sugar levels, as opposed to 
> when he was taking it once a day.  He doesn't take it at all now, since he 
> got a kidney/pancreas transplant a couple years ago.  But I'm taking 
> Lantis and Humalog right now.  Lantis once a day, Humalog 2 or 3 times. 
> Does anyone know about this situation with Lantis?  My doc, who is a 
> general practitioner and not a specialist, said Lantis was a once-a-day, 
> 24-hour insulin.  So if I was to possibly start taking it twice, I assume 
> for now I'd take less each time?  No worries.  I won't do anything without 
> bringing it to the doc first. I'm just curious.  ;-)
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
>
> Strive On,
> Everett
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From coryl.jackson at gmail.com  Sat Aug 21 00:07:58 2010
From: coryl.jackson at gmail.com (Cory Jackson)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:07:58 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?
In-Reply-To: <001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
References: <mailman.59.1282323610.13995.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
Message-ID: <29395D7324734F09A60E02A75463F774@cory>

Hi,
Always check with the doctor but I have been told   that Lantis only lasts
about 18 hours after takeing it.
I tried splitting my dose and did not see much difference. I also take
humilog 3 times a day.
Regards,
Cory Jackson
-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Everett Gavel
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 7:09 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?

Hi All,

Someone mentioned something to me this afternoon, which I hadn't heard of as
a possibility before.  This woman said her husband was taking Lantis twice a
day and it really helped his blood sugar levels, as opposed to when he was
taking it once a day.  He doesn't take it at all now, since he got a
kidney/pancreas transplant a couple years ago.  But I'm taking Lantis and
Humalog right now.  Lantis once a day, Humalog 2 or 3 times. 
Does anyone know about this situation with Lantis?  My doc, who is a general
practitioner and not a specialist, said Lantis was a once-a-day, 24-hour
insulin.  So if I was to possibly start taking it twice, I assume for now
I'd take less each time?  No worries.  I won't do anything without bringing
it to the doc first. I'm just curious.  ;-)

Thanks for any feedback.


Strive On,
Everett



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From jstigile at sbcglobal.net  Sat Aug 21 00:12:44 2010
From: jstigile at sbcglobal.net (Joy Stigile)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:12:44 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?
References: <mailman.59.1282323610.13995.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
Message-ID: <CAB3F8A03E4848ABB867A5A1B08ED46E@DBTOA000>

Dear Everett,

Hello, I take lantis twice a day because sometimes by blood sugar level was 
too high before bedtime and I couldn't explain why.  My Endocrinologist( 
Doctor who specializes in Diabetes) had suggested it.  We did not cut the 
evening dose in half, though.

I strongly urge you to change doctors as soon as you can.  It is a pain to 
do but you will soon will be very grateful.

Warmly, Joy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Everett Gavel" <everettgavel at att.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 4:09 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?


> Hi All,
>
> Someone mentioned something to me this afternoon, which I hadn't heard of 
> as a possibility before.  This woman said her husband was taking Lantis 
> twice a day and it really helped his blood sugar levels, as opposed to 
> when he was taking it once a day.  He doesn't take it at all now, since he 
> got a kidney/pancreas transplant a couple years ago.  But I'm taking 
> Lantis and Humalog right now.  Lantis once a day, Humalog 2 or 3 times. 
> Does anyone know about this situation with Lantis?  My doc, who is a 
> general practitioner and not a specialist, said Lantis was a once-a-day, 
> 24-hour insulin.  So if I was to possibly start taking it twice, I assume 
> for now I'd take less each time?  No worries.  I won't do anything without 
> bringing it to the doc first. I'm just curious.  ;-)
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
>
> Strive On,
> Everett
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Aug 21 03:25:37 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:25:37 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?
References: <mailman.59.1282323610.13995.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
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Hi, Everett.

Lantus is designed as a basal insulin to be given once every 24 hours. 
However, in certain people, it may last only 12 or 18 hours. You and your 
doctor will have to determine whether you are one of those individuals for 
whom lantus doesn't cover basal needs for the full 24 hours and act 
accordingly. Lantus' competitor, detemir (levemir) specifically does not 
cover a full day but, rather, 12 hours or 18 hours, depending upon the 
individual.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Everett Gavel" <everettgavel at att.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, August 20, 2010 4:09 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?


> Hi All,
>
> Someone mentioned something to me this afternoon, which I hadn't heard of 
> as a possibility before.  This woman said her husband was taking Lantis 
> twice a day and it really helped his blood sugar levels, as opposed to 
> when he was taking it once a day.  He doesn't take it at all now, since he 
> got a kidney/pancreas transplant a couple years ago.  But I'm taking 
> Lantis and Humalog right now.  Lantis once a day, Humalog 2 or 3 times. 
> Does anyone know about this situation with Lantis?  My doc, who is a 
> general practitioner and not a specialist, said Lantis was a once-a-day, 
> 24-hour insulin.  So if I was to possibly start taking it twice, I assume 
> for now I'd take less each time?  No worries.  I won't do anything without 
> bringing it to the doc first. I'm just curious.  ;-)
>
> Thanks for any feedback.
>
>
> Strive On,
> Everett
>
>
>
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From everettgavel at att.net  Sat Aug 21 19:02:41 2010
From: everettgavel at att.net (Everett Gavel)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:02:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Lantis More Than Once-A-Day?
References: <mailman.59.1282323610.13995.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
	<001101cb40bc$b0ef8e70$7601a8c0@compaq>
	<7A232B74A6C640BEA507AF0CFD571292@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <000601cb4163$6ebf2720$7601a8c0@compaq>

Hello Again,

Thanks to all of you who responded to my question.

Here in Louisiana, in Ruston, there isn't a diabetic 
specialist yet.  I'd have to travel a half-hour East to 
Monroe or an hour west to Shreveport to find one.  I'm 
heading back up to Northeast Ohio in a little over a 
month, though, and plan on getting back with an Endo 
right away.  I'm not disregarding my diabetes or my 
health.  On the contrary, I've been monitoring it 
closely these past 8 months.

The 18-hour span with this insulin sounds like what 
might be happening in my case.  I'll be paying closer 
attention to that, now.  Also, I'm not necessarily 
overweight.  I've actually lost nearly 30 pounds since 
coming down here, and am under 200 for the first time 
since before losing my sight. I'm content with myself 
in that regard.  ;-)

Anyway, thanks again for the input.  It's appreciated.


Strive On!
Everett





From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Aug 21 20:14:23 2010
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:14:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New New Jersey Diabetics Division List
Message-ID: <auto-000165347928@mailfront2.g2host.com>

The Diabetics  Division of the New Jersey affiliate has a new list 
nj-diabetes-division at nfbnet.org

Below is a description of this new list, plus instructions on how to subscribe.

Dave

The purpose of this list is to offer New Jersey diabetics a list to 
discuss living with diabetes and its complications. This list is open 
to both Type I and Type II Diabetics from New Jersey to support our 
NFBNJ Diabetic Division locally and encourage new and long-time 
members in the control of their diabetes and join our division.
Although the focus is on blindness and diabetes, any and all 
discussion concerning diabetes is welcome. Discussions on topics such 
as diet, dealing with healthcare, devices and control of diabetes are 
some possible topics.
Please, however, do not ask any direct medical questions or give any 
direct medical advice. Please refer all of this type of 
question/information to a medical professional.

The moderator of the list is Vincent Chaney Jr.  You can reach him at:
vgc732 at optonline.net



You can subscribe to the list by either going to:

http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nj-diabetes-division_nfbnet.org

or by sending e-mail to nj-diabetes-division-request at nfbnet.org and 
put the word subscribe by itself in the subject line.

Dave




                         David Andrews:  dandrews at visi.com
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sun Aug 22 16:40:46 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:40:46 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] getting out there in the Community
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS262A6F8DA63C49A392D7EDA1810@phx.gbl>

Hello all:

Yesterday, Echevarria Travel; which consists of Nelson, my guide dog Maxx, 
and myself went to Staples here in Bay Shore, NY.  They had an opportunity 
for small business and vendors in the area to display there wears for 
Teacher's Appreciation Day.

Things like this are great ideas also for Meet the Blind month coming up in 
October with the NFB.  Or maybe other organizations out there.

For those that own a business, it is a great time of year to advertise to 
teachers, where it is items for school, or vacations, anything to do with 
Teacher's, back to school, maybe when they are off from school.  They need 
the appreciation we can give them.

I also gave away a free 3 day/2 Night Hotel Accommodations for 2.  I usually 
give these away to client who have purchased vacations from me, and also a 
$100 diningdough.com restaurant gift certificate.

Things to think about.

Maxx was the start of the Day people were asking about him, and asking about 
me be blind and owning my own business.

Also gave our flyer on the Cruise to Benefit the Guide Dog Foundation for 
the Blind.  Please remember the last day for deposits on this is December 
2010, please reserve early, since the ship itself is almost sold out.  April 
30-May 7, 2011 is the cruise round trip out of New York City to Orlando, FL, 
Great Stirrup Cay, and Nassau in the Bahamas and back to New York City. 
$50 per person is being donated to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind 
and also another $50 per stateroom is being donated as well.  So let's make 
this a great fundraiser.


The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel Inc. 




From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Mon Aug 23 11:30:47 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:30:47 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Special Day for Maxx and ME
Message-ID: <bay110-ds1443C6E91C90752B739F51A1820@phx.gbl>

Today is my 5th Re-birthday, yes rebirthday, that is the day the transplant 
recipients celebrate the gift of life, my kidney was given by a dear friend 
of mine. And it is also the 5th Birthday of my best friend and Guide Dog 
Maxx.  He is the best guide dog in the world.

Now why am I putting this out there today to all of you that maybe saying er 
um what does this have to do with this list, well I lost my vision the same 
time as my kidneys from diabetes.  The reason I am with the NFB is because I 
am blind, that is why I am putting this out there. I would have my guide 
dog, etc.  God works in mysterious way as they say, I could have died not 
once but twice prior to receiving the gift of life.  But he saved my life to 
educate others and help others.

So I am celebrating with my NFB family
The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel Inc. 




From nefamphetamine at gmail.com  Mon Aug 23 12:18:52 2010
From: nefamphetamine at gmail.com (Nef)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:18:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Special Day for Maxx and ME
In-Reply-To: <bay110-ds1443C6E91C90752B739F51A1820@phx.gbl>
References: <bay110-ds1443C6E91C90752B739F51A1820@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <AANLkTimgRuiYw6UU=nWXW1dOJO0dkTBYEwTovHExcDu0@mail.gmail.com>

The biggest congratulations go out to you from me. I too am a kidney
transplant recipient so I know how important today is for you. I hope
you enjoy the benefits of your transplant for many many years to come.

Nef

On 8/23/10, cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Today is my 5th Re-birthday, yes rebirthday, that is the day the transplant
> recipients celebrate the gift of life, my kidney was given by a dear friend
> of mine. And it is also the 5th Birthday of my best friend and Guide Dog
> Maxx.  He is the best guide dog in the world.
>
> Now why am I putting this out there today to all of you that maybe saying er
> um what does this have to do with this list, well I lost my vision the same
> time as my kidneys from diabetes.  The reason I am with the NFB is because I
> am blind, that is why I am putting this out there. I would have my guide
> dog, etc.  God works in mysterious way as they say, I could have died not
> once but twice prior to receiving the gift of life.  But he saved my life to
> educate others and help others.
>
> So I am celebrating with my NFB family
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel Inc.
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-talk:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/nefamphetamine%40gmail.com
>


-- 
Peace, love and empathy,

Nefertiti



From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Mon Aug 23 12:29:23 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:29:23 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Special Day for Maxx and ME
In-Reply-To: <bay110-ds1443C6E91C90752B739F51A1820@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTimgRuiYw6UU=nWXW1dOJO0dkTBYEwTovHExcDu0@mail.gmail.com>
References: <bay110-ds1443C6E91C90752B739F51A1820@phx.gbl>
	<AANLkTimgRuiYw6UU=nWXW1dOJO0dkTBYEwTovHExcDu0@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS15A7D1C02AEE5D201D9CE6A1820@phx.gbl>

On this day as well I think of my first dear friend with the NFB. Mr. Ed 
Bryant, we had so many things in common.  Here's to you Ed.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel Inc.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nef" <nefamphetamine at gmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 8:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Special Day for Maxx and ME


> The biggest congratulations go out to you from me. I too am a kidney
> transplant recipient so I know how important today is for you. I hope
> you enjoy the benefits of your transplant for many many years to come.
>
> Nef
>
> On 8/23/10, cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Today is my 5th Re-birthday, yes rebirthday, that is the day the 
> > transplant
> > recipients celebrate the gift of life, my kidney was given by a dear 
> > friend
> > of mine. And it is also the 5th Birthday of my best friend and Guide Dog
> > Maxx.  He is the best guide dog in the world.
> >
> > Now why am I putting this out there today to all of you that maybe 
> > saying er
> > um what does this have to do with this list, well I lost my vision the 
> > same
> > time as my kidneys from diabetes.  The reason I am with the NFB is 
> > because I
> > am blind, that is why I am putting this out there. I would have my guide
> > dog, etc.  God works in mysterious way as they say, I could have died 
> > not
> > once but twice prior to receiving the gift of life.  But he saved my 
> > life to
> > educate others and help others.
> >
> > So I am celebrating with my NFB family
> > The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
> >
> > Cheryl Echevarria
> > Independent Travel Consultant
> > C10-10646
> >
> > http://Echevarriatravel.com
> > 1-866-580-5574
> > skype: angeldn3
> >
> > Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> > CST-1018299-10
> > Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel 
> > Inc.
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > Diabetes-talk:
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/nefamphetamine%40gmail.com
> >
>
>
> -- 
> Peace, love and empathy,
>
> Nefertiti
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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> Diabetes-talk:
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> 



From debbiewunder at centurytel.net  Mon Aug 23 13:47:28 2010
From: debbiewunder at centurytel.net (Debbie Wunder)
Date: Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:47:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Special Day for Maxx and ME
References: <bay110-ds1443C6E91C90752B739F51A1820@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <FEED07E9755C4B3E9D84674AC496E348@DEBBIECOMPUTER>

Hi happy birthday to you both! Thanks for sharing your special day.

Debbie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, August 23, 2010 6:30 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Special Day for Maxx and ME


> Today is my 5th Re-birthday, yes rebirthday, that is the day the 
> transplant recipients celebrate the gift of life, my kidney was given by a 
> dear friend of mine. And it is also the 5th Birthday of my best friend and 
> Guide Dog Maxx.  He is the best guide dog in the world.
>
> Now why am I putting this out there today to all of you that maybe saying 
> er um what does this have to do with this list, well I lost my vision the 
> same time as my kidneys from diabetes.  The reason I am with the NFB is 
> because I am blind, that is why I am putting this out there. I would have 
> my guide dog, etc.  God works in mysterious way as they say, I could have 
> died not once but twice prior to receiving the gift of life.  But he saved 
> my life to educate others and help others.
>
> So I am celebrating with my NFB family
> The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> C10-10646
>
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
> skype: angeldn3
>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel 
> Inc.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Diabetes-talk:
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/debbiewunder%40centurytel.net
> 




From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Aug 24 14:30:53 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:30:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] o/t the next Newsletter for Echevarria Travel
	coming out this week - need stories on guide dogs, diabetics,
	family experiences
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS728BA0879E08456D5951BA1830@phx.gbl>

If you are getting it, please remember to check you in boxes for Newsletter 
from Echevarria Travel from Reservations at echevarriatravel.com

If you are not getting it, write me off list and I will add you, it comes 
out twice a month full of specials and information.  Also always looking for 
stories from you about traveling to different locations or just local to a 
favorite place.  Remember to be descriptive on your stories, and give advice 
for someone that is blind, has a guide dog, maybe blind children, anything 
you can recommend when traveling as a diabetic ex: medications, sticking to 
your diet.

What about a place you've been that someone else may want to go to.

My newsletters is for everyone but many are blind and disabled.

The biggest compliment you can pay me is to recommend my services!

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
C10-10646

http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574
skype: angeldn3

Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Absolute Cruise and Travel Inc. 




