From blindhands at aol.com  Wed Dec  7 04:43:31 2016
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 23:43:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
Message-ID: <009b01d25044$7c12c9d0$74385d70$@aol.com>

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane




From joystigile at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 06:20:50 2016
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Tue, 6 Dec 2016 22:20:50 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] impatiently waiting
Message-ID: <000001d25052$0f357e30$2da07a90$@gmail.com>

Hi Joyce,
I wish you good luck with making all of your new equipment work together the
way you would like.
Warmly, Joy


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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 8:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to its fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Dec  7 17:10:54 2016
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 11:10:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
In-Reply-To: <009b01d25044$7c12c9d0$74385d70$@aol.com>
References: <009b01d25044$7c12c9d0$74385d70$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00ad01d250ac$df766140$9e6323c0$@gmail.com>

With both my pumps, once I received the box, I was able to immediately start
using them as I had the training already. It's unusual to me that this has
not been the protocol for you. You should have been trained, hands-on, long
before the pump was ordered, and now, you should be able to have assistance
to set it up and start using immediately. I've never heard of anyone,
sighted or blind, getting a pump and not receiving the training until well
after the device had been ordered. I think you need to make a stink with
your endo and medical team.

Is all this technology accessible? As far as I know, no iPhone app is
accessible with pumps, nor am I aware of a pump that runs on an app. CGMs,
yes, but not pumps. And the only CGM I'm aware of that's accessible when
used with an app is the Dexcum. All this technology sounds great, but will
it be accessible, or accessible enough, for a blind user?

Before ordering a pump, did you play with it to make sure it would work for
you in terms of accessibility? As kind and nice as doctors and trainers can
be, they do not understand accessibility and what will work and not work for
a blind individual. I just hate for you to get this pump out of the box only
to find it's not going to be accessible enough for you.

I recall a big feature for you was the feature for the pump to turn itself
off when BGs dropped below a certain level. Did you ever get hands-on to
learn if it will be accessible to turn back on? Have you had time to play
around with the pump to know for sure what you can do independently and what
you will need assistance for?

I wish you good luck with everything. I hope you can be approved for a CGM.
Not sure why Medicare refuses to cover CGMs for anyone. Boggles my mind.

Bridgit

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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From blindhands at aol.com  Thu Dec  8 01:19:55 2016
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 20:19:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
In-Reply-To: <00ad01d250ac$df766140$9e6323c0$@gmail.com>
References: <009b01d25044$7c12c9d0$74385d70$@aol.com>
	<00ad01d250ac$df766140$9e6323c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00f801d250f1$2f6b3060$8e419120$@aol.com>

All that I have had so far was the salesman come out and let me touch it.
Showed me how to bolus  and fill the insulin into the vial that goes into
the pump.  That was it.  I sent questions which haven't been answered yet.
I learned from a comment here that you have to draw insulin from a bottle.
I asked about this and told them I have only drawn insulin into a syringe
using a Count a dose.  I do not have insulin in a bottle so it sounds like
this is not going to be in use for a while.

I spoke to Medtronics today as my trainer wanted me to exchange what I have
for the Sure T whatevers and I will be getting them Monday.[my fault I
forgot to call on Monday], but Gee Whiz I am getting a bit upset as I was
informed that I had 30 days to return or change the pump that was ordered.
I received it the Thursday before Thanksgiving and had the first face to
face training[more or less me really having a chance to ask questions to the
trainer.  So according to Medtronics I have 1 week to decide if this is the
pump I want or not.

I did send a message to the trainer and she told me that the trainer and
salesman team decides and don't worry about what Medtronics tells me.

I have my next appointment with the trainer Friday and she wants my son to
come with me to talk to him and include him in with the training a little
bit.  He doesn't live with me, but he works in town [10  minutes  away from
my house]  So any problems I would probably call him.

I really do think this was handled wrong from the start and the trainer
never worked before with a visually impaired person.  She did call up and
talk to the other trainers that has done training with visually impaired
folks, but none of them have worked with a totally blind person.

Does anyone out there using the 530G Medtronic pump with an IIPhone?  That
will be the test Friday.

I think I am going to see if the trainer will work with me more then once a
week.  

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

With both my pumps, once I received the box, I was able to immediately start
using them as I had the training already. It's unusual to me that this has
not been the protocol for you. You should have been trained, hands-on, long
before the pump was ordered, and now, you should be able to have assistance
to set it up and start using immediately. I've never heard of anyone,
sighted or blind, getting a pump and not receiving the training until well
after the device had been ordered. I think you need to make a stink with
your endo and medical team.

Is all this technology accessible? As far as I know, no iPhone app is
accessible with pumps, nor am I aware of a pump that runs on an app. CGMs,
yes, but not pumps. And the only CGM I'm aware of that's accessible when
used with an app is the Dexcum. All this technology sounds great, but will
it be accessible, or accessible enough, for a blind user?

Before ordering a pump, did you play with it to make sure it would work for
you in terms of accessibility? As kind and nice as doctors and trainers can
be, they do not understand accessibility and what will work and not work for
a blind individual. I just hate for you to get this pump out of the box only
to find it's not going to be accessible enough for you.

I recall a big feature for you was the feature for the pump to turn itself
off when BGs dropped below a certain level. Did you ever get hands-on to
learn if it will be accessible to turn back on? Have you had time to play
around with the pump to know for sure what you can do independently and what
you will need assistance for?

I wish you good luck with everything. I hope you can be approved for a CGM.
Not sure why Medicare refuses to cover CGMs for anyone. Boggles my mind.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 02:16:01 2016
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 20:16:01 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
In-Reply-To: <00f801d250f1$2f6b3060$8e419120$@aol.com>
References: <009b01d25044$7c12c9d0$74385d70$@aol.com>	<00ad01d250ac$df766140$9e6323c0$@gmail.com>
	<00f801d250f1$2f6b3060$8e419120$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001f01d250f9$05b78e00$1126aa00$@gmail.com>

Joyce,

Where is your endo and med team? I've always trained wit nurse educators,
never pump reps. Your endo should have had all this set in motion, including
a script for vials of insulin. Your endo also needs to determine what to set
your basal rates too. An appointment should have been scheduled to coincide
with the arrival of your pump.

Yes, you will need vials of insulin to fill cartridges. I fill my own
cartridges when I have too, but I prefer to have assistance for filling
them. I will have several filled at a time. For me, a cartridge last about a
week, but this will depend on what basal rates are set and how much and how
often you bolus.

I initially wore a CGM for a week before getting my pump so the doctor had
an idea what to set basal rates to. This was 12 years ago now. Periodically
I have to adjust my basal rates, but that is based on glucose records.

As far as I know, no app is accessible for blind users for pumps.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 7:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

All that I have had so far was the salesman come out and let me touch it.
Showed me how to bolus  and fill the insulin into the vial that goes into
the pump.  That was it.  I sent questions which haven't been answered yet.
I learned from a comment here that you have to draw insulin from a bottle.
I asked about this and told them I have only drawn insulin into a syringe
using a Count a dose.  I do not have insulin in a bottle so it sounds like
this is not going to be in use for a while.

I spoke to Medtronics today as my trainer wanted me to exchange what I have
for the Sure T whatevers and I will be getting them Monday.[my fault I
forgot to call on Monday], but Gee Whiz I am getting a bit upset as I was
informed that I had 30 days to return or change the pump that was ordered.
I received it the Thursday before Thanksgiving and had the first face to
face training[more or less me really having a chance to ask questions to the
trainer.  So according to Medtronics I have 1 week to decide if this is the
pump I want or not.

I did send a message to the trainer and she told me that the trainer and
salesman team decides and don't worry about what Medtronics tells me.

I have my next appointment with the trainer Friday and she wants my son to
come with me to talk to him and include him in with the training a little
bit.  He doesn't live with me, but he works in town [10  minutes  away from
my house]  So any problems I would probably call him.

I really do think this was handled wrong from the start and the trainer
never worked before with a visually impaired person.  She did call up and
talk to the other trainers that has done training with visually impaired
folks, but none of them have worked with a totally blind person.

Does anyone out there using the 530G Medtronic pump with an IIPhone?  That
will be the test Friday.

I think I am going to see if the trainer will work with me more then once a
week.  

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

With both my pumps, once I received the box, I was able to immediately start
using them as I had the training already. It's unusual to me that this has
not been the protocol for you. You should have been trained, hands-on, long
before the pump was ordered, and now, you should be able to have assistance
to set it up and start using immediately. I've never heard of anyone,
sighted or blind, getting a pump and not receiving the training until well
after the device had been ordered. I think you need to make a stink with
your endo and medical team.

Is all this technology accessible? As far as I know, no iPhone app is
accessible with pumps, nor am I aware of a pump that runs on an app. CGMs,
yes, but not pumps. And the only CGM I'm aware of that's accessible when
used with an app is the Dexcum. All this technology sounds great, but will
it be accessible, or accessible enough, for a blind user?

Before ordering a pump, did you play with it to make sure it would work for
you in terms of accessibility? As kind and nice as doctors and trainers can
be, they do not understand accessibility and what will work and not work for
a blind individual. I just hate for you to get this pump out of the box only
to find it's not going to be accessible enough for you.

I recall a big feature for you was the feature for the pump to turn itself
off when BGs dropped below a certain level. Did you ever get hands-on to
learn if it will be accessible to turn back on? Have you had time to play
around with the pump to know for sure what you can do independently and what
you will need assistance for?

I wish you good luck with everything. I hope you can be approved for a CGM.
Not sure why Medicare refuses to cover CGMs for anyone. Boggles my mind.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Dec  8 03:54:55 2016
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 19:54:55 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
In-Reply-To: <001f01d250f9$05b78e00$1126aa00$@gmail.com>
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	<001f01d250f9$05b78e00$1126aa00$@gmail.com>
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I think I remember Tom talking about a Medtronic pump where you can read a
few status reports on an app, like battery status and such. But you can't
actually control the pump at all with an app. As for training, I have always
met with, and trained with a person from the pump company and will insist on
doing so the next time around as our local educator is, well, ummm, I'll be
nice here. <grin> 
As for my pump story, my poor Cozmo died this afternoon. It will no longer
deliver a bolus without giving me a system fault alarm. Oops! But I may be
saved in the short term while I explore as I found a backup pump on E-bay.
I'm wearing it right now. So far so good, an hour and a half. <grin> 
But Joyce, I will be quite interested to hear how it goes with your
Medtronic. I always fill my own cartridges and have had no trouble or air
bubbles in 25 years. I'm loving being able to handle my correction bolusses,
make decisions about whether or not to agree with insulin on board, change
my own basal patterns, set temporary basal patterns for up to 72 hours, set
the time and date myself and enter in the amount of carbs I'm about to eat
and have insulin delivered automatically. For the things I occasionally ask
someone else, like how much is left in my cartridge or oh Lordy I can't
remember if I took my last bolus, those answers are right there on a home
screen in plain English so anyone can read them to me. I know the Accuchek
pumps rely heavily on icons. 
And just between us, while I wouldn't really wish vision loss on someone
else, ummm, family member of a member of the congressional health
committees? Okay, not really, but one of those concept thoughts? You bet!
<grin>
In the meantime, I just wish we could get companies to put keypad beeps
option back. The beep sound is already there. It would be a five-minute
programming job. It wouldn't be anything close to a complete solution but it
sure would help.
So while we're wishing and trying, all we can do is compare notes and figure
out what we can. 
Back to training, I did not receive any training when I got my Dexcom
either. And if a box shows up at my house, it will be opened within minutes
no matter what. I've been pretty fortunate in getting someone to read me the
manuals right away. I find the online versions aren't very useful to us
because they're full of diagrams. And Joyce, you have every right to ask for
a trainer with more experience. The Dexcom support told me they'd used
certain procedures with blind people but when I asked a question about doing
something from a totally blind person's point of view, it suddenly got
really quiet on the phone. The most important quality in any trainer is
really curiosity and creativity. And that reminds me, Medtronic has many
different types of cannulas and someone should show them to you so you can
make your own decision about which kind you want. The Sure T's did not work
well for me at all when I tried them, 25 years ago and some cannulas go in
at an angle, some go straight in. You should be able to make that choice for
yourself. So sorry to hear things were handled so sloppily for you. I sure
understand the impatience. Please keep us posted as to your progress and
hang in there.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 6:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

Joyce,

Where is your endo and med team? I've always trained wit nurse educators,
never pump reps. Your endo should have had all this set in motion, including
a script for vials of insulin. Your endo also needs to determine what to set
your basal rates too. An appointment should have been scheduled to coincide
with the arrival of your pump.

Yes, you will need vials of insulin to fill cartridges. I fill my own
cartridges when I have too, but I prefer to have assistance for filling
them. I will have several filled at a time. For me, a cartridge last about a
week, but this will depend on what basal rates are set and how much and how
often you bolus.

I initially wore a CGM for a week before getting my pump so the doctor had
an idea what to set basal rates to. This was 12 years ago now. Periodically
I have to adjust my basal rates, but that is based on glucose records.

As far as I know, no app is accessible for blind users for pumps.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 7:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

All that I have had so far was the salesman come out and let me touch it.
Showed me how to bolus  and fill the insulin into the vial that goes into
the pump.  That was it.  I sent questions which haven't been answered yet.
I learned from a comment here that you have to draw insulin from a bottle.
I asked about this and told them I have only drawn insulin into a syringe
using a Count a dose.  I do not have insulin in a bottle so it sounds like
this is not going to be in use for a while.

I spoke to Medtronics today as my trainer wanted me to exchange what I have
for the Sure T whatevers and I will be getting them Monday.[my fault I
forgot to call on Monday], but Gee Whiz I am getting a bit upset as I was
informed that I had 30 days to return or change the pump that was ordered.
I received it the Thursday before Thanksgiving and had the first face to
face training[more or less me really having a chance to ask questions to the
trainer.  So according to Medtronics I have 1 week to decide if this is the
pump I want or not.

I did send a message to the trainer and she told me that the trainer and
salesman team decides and don't worry about what Medtronics tells me.

I have my next appointment with the trainer Friday and she wants my son to
come with me to talk to him and include him in with the training a little
bit.  He doesn't live with me, but he works in town [10  minutes  away from
my house]  So any problems I would probably call him.

I really do think this was handled wrong from the start and the trainer
never worked before with a visually impaired person.  She did call up and
talk to the other trainers that has done training with visually impaired
folks, but none of them have worked with a totally blind person.

Does anyone out there using the 530G Medtronic pump with an IIPhone?  That
will be the test Friday.

I think I am going to see if the trainer will work with me more then once a
week.  

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

With both my pumps, once I received the box, I was able to immediately start
using them as I had the training already. It's unusual to me that this has
not been the protocol for you. You should have been trained, hands-on, long
before the pump was ordered, and now, you should be able to have assistance
to set it up and start using immediately. I've never heard of anyone,
sighted or blind, getting a pump and not receiving the training until well
after the device had been ordered. I think you need to make a stink with
your endo and medical team.

Is all this technology accessible? As far as I know, no iPhone app is
accessible with pumps, nor am I aware of a pump that runs on an app. CGMs,
yes, but not pumps. And the only CGM I'm aware of that's accessible when
used with an app is the Dexcum. All this technology sounds great, but will
it be accessible, or accessible enough, for a blind user?

Before ordering a pump, did you play with it to make sure it would work for
you in terms of accessibility? As kind and nice as doctors and trainers can
be, they do not understand accessibility and what will work and not work for
a blind individual. I just hate for you to get this pump out of the box only
to find it's not going to be accessible enough for you.

I recall a big feature for you was the feature for the pump to turn itself
off when BGs dropped below a certain level. Did you ever get hands-on to
learn if it will be accessible to turn back on? Have you had time to play
around with the pump to know for sure what you can do independently and what
you will need assistance for?

I wish you good luck with everything. I hope you can be approved for a CGM.
Not sure why Medicare refuses to cover CGMs for anyone. Boggles my mind.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Dec  8 13:57:58 2016
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2016 08:57:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
In-Reply-To: <005a01d25106$d69b20b0$83d16210$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <009b01d25044$7c12c9d0$74385d70$@aol.com>
	<00ad01d250ac$df766140$9e6323c0$@gmail.com>
	<00f801d250f1$2f6b3060$8e419120$@aol.com>
	<001f01d250f9$05b78e00$1126aa00$@gmail.com>
	<005a01d25106$d69b20b0$83d16210$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <253E78869697441BA16B02BBC0D5F063@eileen>

I also trained with a CDE provided by Medtronics and she was fantastic!  I started training within a week of having received my pump, but I had to call and let them know I had the pump in my possession.  And yes, I fill the reservoirs from an insulin vial and can do this by myself. 

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I think I remember Tom talking about a Medtronic pump where you can read a
few status reports on an app, like battery status and such. But you can't
actually control the pump at all with an app. As for training, I have always
met with, and trained with a person from the pump company and will insist on
doing so the next time around as our local educator is, well, ummm, I'll be
nice here. <grin> 
As for my pump story, my poor Cozmo died this afternoon. It will no longer
deliver a bolus without giving me a system fault alarm. Oops! But I may be
saved in the short term while I explore as I found a backup pump on E-bay.
I'm wearing it right now. So far so good, an hour and a half. <grin> 
But Joyce, I will be quite interested to hear how it goes with your
Medtronic. I always fill my own cartridges and have had no trouble or air
bubbles in 25 years. I'm loving being able to handle my correction bolusses,
make decisions about whether or not to agree with insulin on board, change
my own basal patterns, set temporary basal patterns for up to 72 hours, set
the time and date myself and enter in the amount of carbs I'm about to eat
and have insulin delivered automatically. For the things I occasionally ask
someone else, like how much is left in my cartridge or oh Lordy I can't
remember if I took my last bolus, those answers are right there on a home
screen in plain English so anyone can read them to me. I know the Accuchek
pumps rely heavily on icons. 
And just between us, while I wouldn't really wish vision loss on someone
else, ummm, family member of a member of the congressional health
committees? Okay, not really, but one of those concept thoughts? You bet!
<grin>
In the meantime, I just wish we could get companies to put keypad beeps
option back. The beep sound is already there. It would be a five-minute
programming job. It wouldn't be anything close to a complete solution but it
sure would help.
So while we're wishing and trying, all we can do is compare notes and figure
out what we can. 
Back to training, I did not receive any training when I got my Dexcom
either. And if a box shows up at my house, it will be opened within minutes
no matter what. I've been pretty fortunate in getting someone to read me the
manuals right away. I find the online versions aren't very useful to us
because they're full of diagrams. And Joyce, you have every right to ask for
a trainer with more experience. The Dexcom support told me they'd used
certain procedures with blind people but when I asked a question about doing
something from a totally blind person's point of view, it suddenly got
really quiet on the phone. The most important quality in any trainer is
really curiosity and creativity. And that reminds me, Medtronic has many
different types of cannulas and someone should show them to you so you can
make your own decision about which kind you want. The Sure T's did not work
well for me at all when I tried them, 25 years ago and some cannulas go in
at an angle, some go straight in. You should be able to make that choice for
yourself. So sorry to hear things were handled so sloppily for you. I sure
understand the impatience. Please keep us posted as to your progress and
hang in there.
Veronica

"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 6:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

Joyce,

Where is your endo and med team? I've always trained wit nurse educators,
never pump reps. Your endo should have had all this set in motion, including
a script for vials of insulin. Your endo also needs to determine what to set
your basal rates too. An appointment should have been scheduled to coincide
with the arrival of your pump.

Yes, you will need vials of insulin to fill cartridges. I fill my own
cartridges when I have too, but I prefer to have assistance for filling
them. I will have several filled at a time. For me, a cartridge last about a
week, but this will depend on what basal rates are set and how much and how
often you bolus.

I initially wore a CGM for a week before getting my pump so the doctor had
an idea what to set basal rates to. This was 12 years ago now. Periodically
I have to adjust my basal rates, but that is based on glucose records.

As far as I know, no app is accessible for blind users for pumps.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 7:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

All that I have had so far was the salesman come out and let me touch it.
Showed me how to bolus  and fill the insulin into the vial that goes into
the pump.  That was it.  I sent questions which haven't been answered yet.
I learned from a comment here that you have to draw insulin from a bottle.
I asked about this and told them I have only drawn insulin into a syringe
using a Count a dose.  I do not have insulin in a bottle so it sounds like
this is not going to be in use for a while.

I spoke to Medtronics today as my trainer wanted me to exchange what I have
for the Sure T whatevers and I will be getting them Monday.[my fault I
forgot to call on Monday], but Gee Whiz I am getting a bit upset as I was
informed that I had 30 days to return or change the pump that was ordered.
I received it the Thursday before Thanksgiving and had the first face to
face training[more or less me really having a chance to ask questions to the
trainer.  So according to Medtronics I have 1 week to decide if this is the
pump I want or not.

I did send a message to the trainer and she told me that the trainer and
salesman team decides and don't worry about what Medtronics tells me.

I have my next appointment with the trainer Friday and she wants my son to
come with me to talk to him and include him in with the training a little
bit.  He doesn't live with me, but he works in town [10  minutes  away from
my house]  So any problems I would probably call him.

I really do think this was handled wrong from the start and the trainer
never worked before with a visually impaired person.  She did call up and
talk to the other trainers that has done training with visually impaired
folks, but none of them have worked with a totally blind person.

Does anyone out there using the 530G Medtronic pump with an IIPhone?  That
will be the test Friday.

I think I am going to see if the trainer will work with me more then once a
week.  

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

With both my pumps, once I received the box, I was able to immediately start
using them as I had the training already. It's unusual to me that this has
not been the protocol for you. You should have been trained, hands-on, long
before the pump was ordered, and now, you should be able to have assistance
to set it up and start using immediately. I've never heard of anyone,
sighted or blind, getting a pump and not receiving the training until well
after the device had been ordered. I think you need to make a stink with
your endo and medical team.

Is all this technology accessible? As far as I know, no iPhone app is
accessible with pumps, nor am I aware of a pump that runs on an app. CGMs,
yes, but not pumps. And the only CGM I'm aware of that's accessible when
used with an app is the Dexcum. All this technology sounds great, but will
it be accessible, or accessible enough, for a blind user?

Before ordering a pump, did you play with it to make sure it would work for
you in terms of accessibility? As kind and nice as doctors and trainers can
be, they do not understand accessibility and what will work and not work for
a blind individual. I just hate for you to get this pump out of the box only
to find it's not going to be accessible enough for you.

I recall a big feature for you was the feature for the pump to turn itself
off when BGs dropped below a certain level. Did you ever get hands-on to
learn if it will be accessible to turn back on? Have you had time to play
around with the pump to know for sure what you can do independently and what
you will need assistance for?

I wish you good luck with everything. I hope you can be approved for a CGM.
Not sure why Medicare refuses to cover CGMs for anyone. Boggles my mind.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 15:13:16 2016
From: gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com (Gail the U. S. Male)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 09:13:16 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
Message-ID: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>

Hello,

I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills
fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two
kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic
bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds,
insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!



From Kim.Ladd at dbvi.virginia.gov  Thu Dec  8 16:00:32 2016
From: Kim.Ladd at dbvi.virginia.gov (Ladd, Kim (DBVI))
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 16:00:32 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
In-Reply-To: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
References: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <44A732DD034FDF4C8221C2A226D1AA5A0C639384@COVMSGCES-MBX13>

The Maxi Aids website https://www.maxiaids.com/medication-aids carries a lot of useful products.
Here's a pill box that may help: Traveler with Pill Boxes
Weekly nylon organizer and travel pack holds a week's worth of medication. This compact travel kit includes seven pill boxes (marked with the days of the week) in a convenient and durable nylon case. The MedCenter Traveler fits conveniently in a carry on or suitcase. The Traveler also works directly with the MedCenter Monthly System and the MedCenter Talking Alarm Clock (sold separately). Black nylon with clear pill boxes.
Product features:
- VELCRO FLAP allows for quick access to pill boxes
- HOLDS UP TO SEVEN PILL BOXES for up to one full week of medication
- COMPACT SIZE saves space in desk drawer, carry-on luggage or suitcase
- INCLUDES SEVEN PILL BOXES marked with each day of the week 
- Each Pill Box has 4 compartments marked Morning/Breakfast; Noon/Lunch; Evening/Summer; and Night/Bedtime to help keep track of daily doses 
Total Product Dimensions: 7.5 in. wide x 1.5 in. deep x 5 in. high. Each Individual Pill Box measures: 4 in. long x 1.25 in. wide x 1 in. deep. Weight: 9 ounces. Cost is $19.95.
https://www.maxiaids.com/traveler-with-pill-boxes 

Kim Ladd, RN, BS, CPHQ
Diabetes Educator
Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind & Vision Impaired

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:13 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Gail the U. S. Male
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while traveling, and keeping all supplies together

Hello,

I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds, insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

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From sarah at sarahannclark.com  Thu Dec  8 18:18:23 2016
From: sarah at sarahannclark.com (Sarah Clark)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 10:18:23 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
Message-ID: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>

Hello,

I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to inject, but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to draw up the medication myself. 

I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find out if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or tomorrow, so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead of ordering online.

Thanks for any help,

Sarah


From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 18:23:40 2016
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:23:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting
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I've never trained with a pump rep, but at my diabetes clinic, the nurse
educators are specially trained in pumps. The Nebraska Med Center's diabetes
clinic is one of the top ones in the region. The nurse educators are well
trained in pumps, and because of me and a couple of other blind people (all
totally blind, BTW) they have a better understanding than some on using a
pump as a blind person. So I've been lucky.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 7:58 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I also trained with a CDE provided by Medtronics and she was fantastic!  I
started training within a week of having received my pump, but I had to call
and let them know I had the pump in my possession.  And yes, I fill the
reservoirs from an insulin vial and can do this by myself. 

Eileen


From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I think I remember Tom talking about a Medtronic pump where you can read a
few status reports on an app, like battery status and such. But you can't
actually control the pump at all with an app. As for training, I have always
met with, and trained with a person from the pump company and will insist on
doing so the next time around as our local educator is, well, ummm, I'll be
nice here. <grin> As for my pump story, my poor Cozmo died this afternoon.
It will no longer deliver a bolus without giving me a system fault alarm.
Oops! But I may be saved in the short term while I explore as I found a
backup pump on E-bay.
I'm wearing it right now. So far so good, an hour and a half. <grin> But
Joyce, I will be quite interested to hear how it goes with your Medtronic. I
always fill my own cartridges and have had no trouble or air bubbles in 25
years. I'm loving being able to handle my correction bolusses, make
decisions about whether or not to agree with insulin on board, change my own
basal patterns, set temporary basal patterns for up to 72 hours, set the
time and date myself and enter in the amount of carbs I'm about to eat and
have insulin delivered automatically. For the things I occasionally ask
someone else, like how much is left in my cartridge or oh Lordy I can't
remember if I took my last bolus, those answers are right there on a home
screen in plain English so anyone can read them to me. I know the Accuchek
pumps rely heavily on icons. 
And just between us, while I wouldn't really wish vision loss on someone
else, ummm, family member of a member of the congressional health
committees? Okay, not really, but one of those concept thoughts? You bet!
<grin>
In the meantime, I just wish we could get companies to put keypad beeps
option back. The beep sound is already there. It would be a five-minute
programming job. It wouldn't be anything close to a complete solution but it
sure would help.
So while we're wishing and trying, all we can do is compare notes and figure
out what we can. 
Back to training, I did not receive any training when I got my Dexcom
either. And if a box shows up at my house, it will be opened within minutes
no matter what. I've been pretty fortunate in getting someone to read me the
manuals right away. I find the online versions aren't very useful to us
because they're full of diagrams. And Joyce, you have every right to ask for
a trainer with more experience. The Dexcom support told me they'd used
certain procedures with blind people but when I asked a question about doing
something from a totally blind person's point of view, it suddenly got
really quiet on the phone. The most important quality in any trainer is
really curiosity and creativity. And that reminds me, Medtronic has many
different types of cannulas and someone should show them to you so you can
make your own decision about which kind you want. The Sure T's did not work
well for me at all when I tried them, 25 years ago and some cannulas go in
at an angle, some go straight in. You should be able to make that choice for
yourself. So sorry to hear things were handled so sloppily for you. I sure
understand the impatience. Please keep us posted as to your progress and
hang in there.
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 6:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

Joyce,

Where is your endo and med team? I've always trained wit nurse educators,
never pump reps. Your endo should have had all this set in motion, including
a script for vials of insulin. Your endo also needs to determine what to set
your basal rates too. An appointment should have been scheduled to coincide
with the arrival of your pump.

Yes, you will need vials of insulin to fill cartridges. I fill my own
cartridges when I have too, but I prefer to have assistance for filling
them. I will have several filled at a time. For me, a cartridge last about a
week, but this will depend on what basal rates are set and how much and how
often you bolus.

I initially wore a CGM for a week before getting my pump so the doctor had
an idea what to set basal rates to. This was 12 years ago now. Periodically
I have to adjust my basal rates, but that is based on glucose records.

As far as I know, no app is accessible for blind users for pumps.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 07, 2016 7:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

All that I have had so far was the salesman come out and let me touch it.
Showed me how to bolus  and fill the insulin into the vial that goes into
the pump.  That was it.  I sent questions which haven't been answered yet.
I learned from a comment here that you have to draw insulin from a bottle.
I asked about this and told them I have only drawn insulin into a syringe
using a Count a dose.  I do not have insulin in a bottle so it sounds like
this is not going to be in use for a while.

I spoke to Medtronics today as my trainer wanted me to exchange what I have
for the Sure T whatevers and I will be getting them Monday.[my fault I
forgot to call on Monday], but Gee Whiz I am getting a bit upset as I was
informed that I had 30 days to return or change the pump that was ordered.
I received it the Thursday before Thanksgiving and had the first face to
face training[more or less me really having a chance to ask questions to the
trainer.  So according to Medtronics I have 1 week to decide if this is the
pump I want or not.

I did send a message to the trainer and she told me that the trainer and
salesman team decides and don't worry about what Medtronics tells me.

I have my next appointment with the trainer Friday and she wants my son to
come with me to talk to him and include him in with the training a little
bit.  He doesn't live with me, but he works in town [10  minutes  away from
my house]  So any problems I would probably call him.

I really do think this was handled wrong from the start and the trainer
never worked before with a visually impaired person.  She did call up and
talk to the other trainers that has done training with visually impaired
folks, but none of them have worked with a totally blind person.

Does anyone out there using the 530G Medtronic pump with an IIPhone?  That
will be the test Friday.

I think I am going to see if the trainer will work with me more then once a
week.  

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

With both my pumps, once I received the box, I was able to immediately start
using them as I had the training already. It's unusual to me that this has
not been the protocol for you. You should have been trained, hands-on, long
before the pump was ordered, and now, you should be able to have assistance
to set it up and start using immediately. I've never heard of anyone,
sighted or blind, getting a pump and not receiving the training until well
after the device had been ordered. I think you need to make a stink with
your endo and medical team.

Is all this technology accessible? As far as I know, no iPhone app is
accessible with pumps, nor am I aware of a pump that runs on an app. CGMs,
yes, but not pumps. And the only CGM I'm aware of that's accessible when
used with an app is the Dexcum. All this technology sounds great, but will
it be accessible, or accessible enough, for a blind user?

Before ordering a pump, did you play with it to make sure it would work for
you in terms of accessibility? As kind and nice as doctors and trainers can
be, they do not understand accessibility and what will work and not work for
a blind individual. I just hate for you to get this pump out of the box only
to find it's not going to be accessible enough for you.

I recall a big feature for you was the feature for the pump to turn itself
off when BGs dropped below a certain level. Did you ever get hands-on to
learn if it will be accessible to turn back on? Have you had time to play
around with the pump to know for sure what you can do independently and what
you will need assistance for?

I wish you good luck with everything. I hope you can be approved for a CGM.
Not sure why Medicare refuses to cover CGMs for anyone. Boggles my mind.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2016 10:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] inpatiently waiting

I just wanted to let those of you know that I have the new insulin pump
still sitting in the box, but I have met my trainer from Medtronics last
week at my doctor's office.  I have another appointment this Friday and I
will be planning on testing out how the 530 pump works with an IPhone.  I
wanted and received the 630 pump and I am really disappointed that they did
not follow through with the IPhone and the 630 pump.  In conversation with
the trainer she didn't say yes and she didn't say no, but she does think the
fact that the 670 pump received FDA approval faster then they thought and
with that one coming out in Spring I kinda think that they flipped over to
be more ready for the 670 pump "artificial pancreas" to be out in the
Spring.

Now what I am waiting inpatiently for is getting a date for Medicare, Judge
and lawyers for Medicare to cover the cost of the CGM for me.  We are hoping
to get a date before the end of this year for my last and final appeal to
Medicare to cover me the CGM  expenses or deny them.  

I believe they are still looking for folks to be part of this.  They
contacted and is waiting for my indocrinologist to send in her letter
regarding my need for this device.  My doctor agrees without the CGM the
pump will be able to work to it's fullest and turn off when my blood sugars
dive down.

This all takes place via a phone call and I have requested a chance to speak
at this hearing so the judge will hear my side of this, too.  If they feel
it necessary they can arrange for even my doctor to call in and I was told
that the judge has worked around scheduling so the doctor can participate.

Wish me luck.

JoyceKane


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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Dec  8 19:00:25 2016
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:00:25 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
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References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
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It uses B&D syringes.

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 8, 2016, at 10:18, Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to inject, but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to draw up the medication myself. 
> 
> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find out if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or tomorrow, so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead of ordering online.
> 
> Thanks for any help,
> 
> Sarah
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 19:14:30 2016
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:14:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
In-Reply-To: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
References: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01b701d25187$4dd97f20$e98c7d60$@gmail.com>

Hi Gail,
I use cosmetic bags.  I have one for Insulin and one for my pills.  If I am
traveling by car or train or bus I keep a chilled 8 ounce bottle in the bag
to keep the insulin cool.  I have purchased from the Tupperware Company many
containers that are tiny.  They are called midgets.  The seal on the lid
does not come off even on an airplane!

I hope this helps, Joy


-----Original Message-----
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Gail the U. S. Male via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 7:13 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
traveling, and keeping all supplies together

Hello,

I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills
fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two
kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic
bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds,
insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

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From joystigile at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 19:37:36 2016
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:37:36 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
Message-ID: <01bc01d2518a$87db7950$97926bf0$@gmail.com>

Hi Sarah,
Like Mike mentioned the BD Company syringe fits the best with the
Count-A-Dose.  It is very easy to use.  I have use it for a long time.  When
you want to make sure there are no bubbles in the syringe put a few units
inside the syringe and push it back and forth about 3 times and that will
get rid of the bubbles for you.   

Joy
 
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf of
Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:18 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose

Hello,

I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the
Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past
by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to inject,
but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to draw up
the medication myself. 

I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find out
if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to
purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or tomorrow,
so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead of
ordering online.

Thanks for any help,

Sarah
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From sarah at sarahannclark.com  Thu Dec  8 19:41:29 2016
From: sarah at sarahannclark.com (Sarah Clark)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 11:41:29 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <CBAC8DCA-9D32-42C9-A13B-894A51FDE7C0@panix.com>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
	<CBAC8DCA-9D32-42C9-A13B-894A51FDE7C0@panix.com>
Message-ID: <C03AA7A45F8B42ED987F7F092D3ACA03@lenovo2>

Thanks, I think my local CVS carries those. One other question. I prefer the
syringes that are a needle and syringe in one, as opposed to needing to
attach a separate needle to the syringe. Does it use the all-in-one kind of
syringe?

Thanks,
Sarah

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From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Sarah Clark" <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose


It uses B&D syringes.

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 8, 2016, at 10:18, Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the 
> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past 
> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to 
> inject, but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn 
> to draw up the medication myself.
>
> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find 
> out if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able 
> to purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or 
> tomorrow, so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store 
> instead of ordering online.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Sarah
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Thu Dec  8 20:04:00 2016
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 12:04:00 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <C03AA7A45F8B42ED987F7F092D3ACA03@lenovo2>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>	<CBAC8DCA-9D32-42C9-A13B-894A51FDE7C0@panix.com>
	<C03AA7A45F8B42ED987F7F092D3ACA03@lenovo2>
Message-ID: <01bf01d2518e$382c29f0$a8847dd0$@gmail.com>

Hi Sarah,
They are the all in one type
In fact, I have not use the put together type since the mid 1970's.  The BD
Company has sold them since then.
Joy

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf of
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Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:41 AM
To: Mike Freeman <k7uij at panix.com>; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose

Thanks, I think my local CVS carries those. One other question. I prefer the
syringes that are a needle and syringe in one, as opposed to needing to
attach a separate needle to the syringe. Does it use the all-in-one kind of
syringe?

Thanks,
Sarah

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Sarah Clark" <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose


It uses B&D syringes.

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 8, 2016, at 10:18, Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the 
> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past

> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to 
> inject, but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn 
> to draw up the medication myself.
>
> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find 
> out if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able 
> to purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or 
> tomorrow, so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store 
> instead of ordering online.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Sarah
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From blindhands at aol.com  Fri Dec  9 02:00:23 2016
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2016 21:00:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
In-Reply-To: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
References: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <012801d251c0$03725180$0a56f480$@aol.com>

The pill container that you are talking about with the 7 day compartments I
use a couple of rubber bands[elastic bands] and put more then one to hold
all 7 down.  I use that on each set of 7 days.  So that keeps the pills from
going any place.  Just be sure when you open or take the elastic bands off
that you have the container on a flat surface.

I put insulin pens and needles in a zipped lock plastic bag.

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Gail the U. S. Male via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:13 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Gail the U. S. Male <gailcrowe1959 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
traveling, and keeping all supplies together

Hello,

I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills
fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two
kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic
bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds,
insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Fri Dec  9 12:53:21 2016
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 07:53:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
In-Reply-To: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
References: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAO=LP_OP-naovZUZRfmxKnPvmGn6Dzr1id3zYHaZiDpNN8YOOQ@mail.gmail.com>

I hope you can forgive me for raining on your parade.  But, my best
advice to you is, "leave the pill box at home."  When my husband and I
traveled abroad for the adoptions of our children, we were advised by
both the adoption agency and the airlines in making our flight
reservations to leave all medications in their prescription bottles
and carry them that way because the bottles are locked shut and,
because in checking your bags, the airlines' staff can rest assured
there's a good chance that if you're carrying your meds in their
designated prescription bottles that the pills are the properly
prescribed meds?

On the other hand, if you insist on carrying those pill box things, my
suggestion is to enclose them in a gallon ziplock bag and slide that
into your bag.  They should be somewhat safer anyway.

Have a great day!!

Bern

On 12/8/16, Gail the U. S. Male via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
> per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
> this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills
> fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two
> kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic
> bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds,
> insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
>
> _______________________________________________
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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Fri Dec  9 17:21:05 2016
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2016 12:21:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
In-Reply-To: <CAO=LP_OP-naovZUZRfmxKnPvmGn6Dzr1id3zYHaZiDpNN8YOOQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <001301d25165$9ad25cb0$d0771610$@gmail.com>
	<CAO=LP_OP-naovZUZRfmxKnPvmGn6Dzr1id3zYHaZiDpNN8YOOQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1924134B9C9141038820AD1E676C78DC@mPC>

When traveling long-distance, I always leave my meds in their original 
bottles.  I used to put some bottles in a zip lock bag and others in another 
bag, let's say, for example, night meds in one bag and morning meds in 
another.  But now that I have my Scrip Talk, it saves a lot of headaches and 
I can put everything together in one zip lock bag.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 7:53 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while 
traveling, and keeping all supplies together

I hope you can forgive me for raining on your parade.  But, my best
advice to you is, "leave the pill box at home."  When my husband and I
traveled abroad for the adoptions of our children, we were advised by
both the adoption agency and the airlines in making our flight
reservations to leave all medications in their prescription bottles
and carry them that way because the bottles are locked shut and,
because in checking your bags, the airlines' staff can rest assured
there's a good chance that if you're carrying your meds in their
designated prescription bottles that the pills are the properly
prescribed meds?

On the other hand, if you insist on carrying those pill box things, my
suggestion is to enclose them in a gallon ziplock bag and slide that
into your bag.  They should be somewhat safer anyway.

Have a great day!!

Bern

On 12/8/16, Gail the U. S. Male via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
> per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
> this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills
> fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two
> kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic
> bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds,
> insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!
>
> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at sero.email  Fri Dec  9 22:57:52 2016
From: dmgina at sero.email (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2016 17:57:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
 traveling, and keeping all supplies together
Message-ID: <e07ad290.3f69.43e7.a25c.944150fbed8c@samobile.net>

A friend shared if you get a shaving bag that would fit medicines and 
then put it in back pack anything you want to do boarding.

Original message:
> When traveling long-distance, I always leave my meds in their original
> bottles.  I used to put some bottles in a zip lock bag and others in another
> bag, let's say, for example, night meds in one bag and morning meds in
> another.  But now that I have my Scrip Talk, it saves a lot of headaches and
> I can put everything together in one zip lock bag.



> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2016 7:53 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] how to keep medication from spilling while
> traveling, and keeping all supplies together

> I hope you can forgive me for raining on your parade.  But, my best
> advice to you is, "leave the pill box at home."  When my husband and I
> traveled abroad for the adoptions of our children, we were advised by
> both the adoption agency and the airlines in making our flight
> reservations to leave all medications in their prescription bottles
> and carry them that way because the bottles are locked shut and,
> because in checking your bags, the airlines' staff can rest assured
> there's a good chance that if you're carrying your meds in their
> designated prescription bottles that the pills are the properly
> prescribed meds?

> On the other hand, if you insist on carrying those pill box things, my
> suggestion is to enclose them in a gallon ziplock bag and slide that
> into your bag.  They should be somewhat safer anyway.

> Have a great day!!

> Bern

> On 12/8/16, Gail the U. S. Male via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hello,

>> I use one of those seven day pill organizers, that have four compartments
>> per day.  I only use two compartments.   I need suggestions how to carry
>> this box while traveling.  The compartments do not stay closed, and pills
>> fall out!  I carry the box in a large freezer bag. Then, I also carry two
>> kinds of insulin, and a count-a-dose, which won't all fit into the plastic
>> bag!  I'd love to find some sort of case that will hold all my meds,
>> insulin, meter ETC.  any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

>> _______________________________________________
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From sarah at sarahannclark.com  Sun Dec 11 01:26:12 2016
From: sarah at sarahannclark.com (Sarah Clark)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:26:12 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <01bc01d2518a$87db7950$97926bf0$@gmail.com>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
	<01bc01d2518a$87db7950$97926bf0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <49227262159A4275BA2C9987DE7E6D5F@lenovo2>

Hi,

I purchased the BD syringes and received the count-a-dose today.  Though I 
don't yet know how to use the device, I am wondering if my vial is going to 
be too large for the device. The vial of medicine is 1 ML. Since the 
description of the device said it would hold vials of  various types and 
brands of insulin, I assumed that the device would hold vials of different 
sizes... (my medication is not insulin). Is it possible to use the device 
with a 1 ml vial?  (I knew the device would only hold 1/2 cc syringes, but 
didn't realize that limit could've applied to the vial as well.)

Thanks,
Sarah




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose


> Hi Sarah,
> Like Mike mentioned the BD Company syringe fits the best with the
> Count-A-Dose.  It is very easy to use.  I have use it for a long time. 
> When
> you want to make sure there are no bubbles in the syringe put a few units
> inside the syringe and push it back and forth about 3 times and that will
> get rid of the bubbles for you.
>
> Joy
>
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf of
> Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:18 AM
> To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>
> Hello,
>
> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the
> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past
> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to 
> inject,
> but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to draw 
> up
> the medication myself.
>
> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find 
> out
> if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to
> purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or 
> tomorrow,
> so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead of
> ordering online.
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Sarah
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From k7uij at panix.com  Sun Dec 11 01:38:56 2016
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:38:56 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <49227262159A4275BA2C9987DE7E6D5F@lenovo2>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
	<01bc01d2518a$87db7950$97926bf0$@gmail.com>
	<49227262159A4275BA2C9987DE7E6D5F@lenovo2>
Message-ID: <7CC73DD8-98F6-4FEC-BDF6-9BC112F754AE@panix.com>

Sarah:

Why not try violence see?

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 10, 2016, at 17:26, Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I purchased the BD syringes and received the count-a-dose today.  Though I don't yet know how to use the device, I am wondering if my vial is going to be too large for the device. The vial of medicine is 1 ML. Since the description of the device said it would hold vials of  various types and brands of insulin, I assumed that the device would hold vials of different sizes... (my medication is not insulin). Is it possible to use the device with a 1 ml vial?  (I knew the device would only hold 1/2 cc syringes, but didn't realize that limit could've applied to the vial as well.)
> 
> Thanks,
> Sarah
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
> 
> 
>> Hi Sarah,
>> Like Mike mentioned the BD Company syringe fits the best with the
>> Count-A-Dose.  It is very easy to use.  I have use it for a long time. When
>> you want to make sure there are no bubbles in the syringe put a few units
>> inside the syringe and push it back and forth about 3 times and that will
>> get rid of the bubbles for you.
>> 
>> Joy
>> 
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf of
>> Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:18 AM
>> To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased the
>> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the past
>> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to inject,
>> but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to draw up
>> the medication myself.
>> 
>> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find out
>> if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to
>> purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or tomorrow,
>> so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead of
>> ordering online.
>> 
>> Thanks for any help,
>> 
>> Sarah
>> _______________________________________________
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>> 
>> 
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> 
> 
> 
> 
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From sarah at sarahannclark.com  Sun Dec 11 01:50:34 2016
From: sarah at sarahannclark.com (Sarah Clark)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 17:50:34 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <7CC73DD8-98F6-4FEC-BDF6-9BC112F754AE@panix.com>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2><01bc01d2518a$87db7950$97926bf0$@gmail.com><49227262159A4275BA2C9987DE7E6D5F@lenovo2>
	<7CC73DD8-98F6-4FEC-BDF6-9BC112F754AE@panix.com>
Message-ID: <F8F58AB0954C4B3CBC551DC6AC0D306E@lenovo2>

Hi Mike,

What is violence see? I'm not familiar with that...

Sarah

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2016 5:38 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose


> Sarah:
>
> Why not try violence see?
>
> Mike Freeman K7UIJ
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Dec 10, 2016, at 17:26, Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I purchased the BD syringes and received the count-a-dose today.  Though 
>> I don't yet know how to use the device, I am wondering if my vial is 
>> going to be too large for the device. The vial of medicine is 1 ML. Since 
>> the description of the device said it would hold vials of  various types 
>> and brands of insulin, I assumed that the device would hold vials of 
>> different sizes... (my medication is not insulin). Is it possible to use 
>> the device with a 1 ml vial?  (I knew the device would only hold 1/2 cc 
>> syringes, but didn't realize that limit could've applied to the vial as 
>> well.)
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Sarah
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk" 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:37 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>>
>>
>>> Hi Sarah,
>>> Like Mike mentioned the BD Company syringe fits the best with the
>>> Count-A-Dose.  It is very easy to use.  I have use it for a long time. 
>>> When
>>> you want to make sure there are no bubbles in the syringe put a few 
>>> units
>>> inside the syringe and push it back and forth about 3 times and that 
>>> will
>>> get rid of the bubbles for you.
>>>
>>> Joy
>>>
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>>> of
>>> Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:18 AM
>>> To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>>>
>>> Hello,
>>>
>>> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased 
>>> the
>>> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the 
>>> past
>>> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to 
>>> inject,
>>> but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to 
>>> draw up
>>> the medication myself.
>>>
>>> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find 
>>> out
>>> if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to
>>> purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or 
>>> tomorrow,
>>> so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead 
>>> of
>>> ordering online.
>>>
>>> Thanks for any help,
>>>
>>> Sarah
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%40gmai
>>> l.com
>>>
>>>
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/sarah%40sarahannclark.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
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From sarah at sarahannclark.com  Sun Dec 11 05:09:21 2016
From: sarah at sarahannclark.com (Sarah Clark)
Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2016 21:09:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
In-Reply-To: <1157B466-C869-4622-88F6-61C5E8712780@panix.com>
References: <A616A3B78B854EC09D9FA056DAB737FD@lenovo2>
	<01bc01d2518a$87db7950$97926bf0$@gmail.com>
	<49227262159A4275BA2C9987DE7E6D5F@lenovo2>
	<7CC73DD8-98F6-4FEC-BDF6-9BC112F754AE@panix.com>
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Hello Mike,

The matter I'm dealing with here is quite urgent, so an efficient and
accurate solution to the problem is paramount. Mindless experimentation is
useless when accuracy is needed and rapid decisions have to be made and
solutions found. I gather from your glim and unhelpful response that you
have never been in such a situation. I hope that you do not have loved ones
around you who will ever need to depend on you in such a situation, for if
you do, they will certainly be up a creek without a paddle. However, I'm
sure you'll find time to ridicule them for having less knowledge than you
and smuggly indicate your perceived superiority.

If your purpose was, as you now claim, simply to say to me "rather than
asking us, why not experiment yourself and then
tell us the result?", then what would motivate you to comment with your
criptic "violence see", which I suspect no one understood, instead of just
saying to try it (or perhaps more precisely, that you really didn't have
anything helpful to contribute.) I asked my husband, a pretty smart
guy--mechanical engineer from Stanford and lawyer from the U of Chicago--if
he knew what your comment meant, and he did not, but when I told him who it
was who said it, he said that he thought you were a social worker as he
recalled, which, if so, is quite surprising since I would expect more
understanding, compassion and helpfulness from someone in that field.

For your information, I found out last Monday that I had to begin injecting
myself with this medication every night starting that day, and I have no
sighted assistance to assist me in filling the syringes. The medication also
cannot be drawn up in advance, only at the time of the injection. Tell me
what you would have done if you were in my situation. What I have done is
hired sighted colleagues to come over at the last minute to help me, none of
whom have had any experience filling syringes, and I have found people to
assist me by Facetime when in-person assistance could not be aquired. I then
found out about this count a dose device on Wednesday, ordered it
immediately based on very little information, and it arrived this afternoon,
when I got my first look at it and was able to test it with my vials of
medication. So please help me understand how a really smart guy like you
would've handled this better than I have. To add to my stress, each vial of
this medication, from which I get 5 days of injections, costs $428, and my
insurance does not cover it. And I will be taking it for the next 5 weeks.

Sarah

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Sarah Clark" <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2016 6:47 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose


I said that, rather than asking us, why not experiment yourself and then 
tell us the result?

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 10, 2016, at 17:50, Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Mike,
>
> What is violence see? I'm not familiar with that...
>
> Sarah
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2016 5:38 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>
>
>> Sarah:
>>
>> Why not try violence see?
>>
>> Mike Freeman K7UIJ
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Dec 10, 2016, at 17:26, Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I purchased the BD syringes and received the count-a-dose today.  Though 
>>> I don't yet know how to use the device, I am wondering if my vial is 
>>> going to be too large for the device. The vial of medicine is 1 ML. 
>>> Since the description of the device said it would hold vials of  various 
>>> types and brands of insulin, I assumed that the device would hold vials 
>>> of different sizes... (my medication is not insulin). Is it possible to 
>>> use the device with a 1 ml vial?  (I knew the device would only hold 1/2 
>>> cc syringes, but didn't realize that limit could've applied to the vial 
>>> as well.)
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Sarah
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk" 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: "Joy Stigile" <joystigile at gmail.com>
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 11:37 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi Sarah,
>>>> Like Mike mentioned the BD Company syringe fits the best with the
>>>> Count-A-Dose.  It is very easy to use.  I have use it for a long time. 
>>>> When
>>>> you want to make sure there are no bubbles in the syringe put a few 
>>>> units
>>>> inside the syringe and push it back and forth about 3 times and that 
>>>> will
>>>> get rid of the bubbles for you.
>>>>
>>>> Joy
>>>>
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>>>> of
>>>> Sarah Clark via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 10:18 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Sarah Clark <sarah at sarahannclark.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New User of Count a Dose
>>>>
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> I need to take an injectible medication for awhile, so just purchased 
>>>> the
>>>> Prodigy count a dose sold by the NFB. I have taken injectibles in the 
>>>> past
>>>> by having a sighted person draw up the correct dose of med for me to 
>>>> inject,
>>>> but this time decided to try the count a dose so that I can learn to 
>>>> draw up
>>>> the medication myself.
>>>>
>>>> I know the device holds 1/2 cc (50 unit) syringes, but I wanted to find 
>>>> out
>>>> if it requires a particular brand?  Also where have people been able to
>>>> purchase the syringes? The device is scheduled to arrive today or 
>>>> tomorrow,
>>>> so I wanted to go pick the syringes up by then at a local store instead 
>>>> of
>>>> ordering online.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any help,
>>>>
>>>> Sarah
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>>>> l.com
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>






From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 14 07:40:55 2016
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (G Melconian)
Date: Tue, 13 Dec 2016 23:40:55 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re new FDA approval for new professional cgm system
 by abbott labs which does not require blood finger priks
Message-ID: <000301d255dd$6822cc10$38686430$@gmail.com>

Hello to the list I came across some interesting reading. I wanted to share
this with those  who use the dexcom cgm system. There is a new  FDA approval
for a professional cgm system and is currently under trial in the UK.  I
will leave the link below for those who maybe interested in reading up on
the interesting development in new CGM technology.  

 

http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2016-09-28-Abbott-Receives-FDA-Approval-for-the-
FreeStyle-Libre-Pro-System-a-Revolutionary-Diabetes-Sensing-Technology-for-H
ealthcare-Professionals-to-Use-with-Their-Patients



From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Dec 14 17:53:52 2016
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 09:53:52 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re new FDA approval for new professional cgm
 system by abbott labs which does not require blood finger priks
In-Reply-To: <000301d255dd$6822cc10$38686430$@gmail.com>
References: <000301d255dd$6822cc10$38686430$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ba01d25633$08c11c80$1a435580$@panix.com>

Thanks for passing this on. I'll take a look. At first blush, however, I
confess to being somewhat skeptical. To date, noninvasive glucose measuring
system proposals have done far more to part investors from their sheckles
than actually become reality and be useful to diabetics.

Wonder if the Royal National Institute has put on any pressure to include
speech with the system?

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of G
Melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 11:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: G Melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re new FDA approval for new professional cgm system
by abbott labs which does not require blood finger priks

Hello to the list I came across some interesting reading. I wanted to share
this with those  who use the dexcom cgm system. There is a new  FDA approval
for a professional cgm system and is currently under trial in the UK.  I
will leave the link below for those who maybe interested in reading up on
the interesting development in new CGM technology.  

 

http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2016-09-28-Abbott-Receives-FDA-Approval-for-the-
FreeStyle-Libre-Pro-System-a-Revolutionary-Diabetes-Sensing-Technology-for-H
ealthcare-Professionals-to-Use-with-Their-Patients

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 14 19:27:37 2016
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (G Melconian)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 11:27:37 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re new FDA approval for new professional cgm
 system by abbott labs which does not require blood finger priks
In-Reply-To: <00ba01d25633$08c11c80$1a435580$@panix.com>
References: <000301d255dd$6822cc10$38686430$@gmail.com>
	<00ba01d25633$08c11c80$1a435580$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <01e901d25640$21ace3c0$6506ab40$@gmail.com>

I am following this one. When it does become a clinical trial in the united
states , I will try to participate if that wwill be possible.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Mike Freeman [mailto:k7uij at panix.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: 'G Melconian' <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-talk] re new FDA approval for new professional cgm
system by abbott labs which does not require blood finger priks

Thanks for passing this on. I'll take a look. At first blush, however, I
confess to being somewhat skeptical. To date, noninvasive glucose measuring
system proposals have done far more to part investors from their sheckles
than actually become reality and be useful to diabetics.

Wonder if the Royal National Institute has put on any pressure to include
speech with the system?

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of G
Melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 11:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: G Melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re new FDA approval for new professional cgm system
by abbott labs which does not require blood finger priks

Hello to the list I came across some interesting reading. I wanted to share
this with those  who use the dexcom cgm system. There is a new  FDA approval
for a professional cgm system and is currently under trial in the UK.  I
will leave the link below for those who maybe interested in reading up on
the interesting development in new CGM technology.  

 

http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2016-09-28-Abbott-Receives-FDA-Approval-for-the-
FreeStyle-Libre-Pro-System-a-Revolutionary-Diabetes-Sensing-Technology-for-H
ealthcare-Professionals-to-Use-with-Their-Patients

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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Thu Dec 15 01:41:16 2016
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 20:41:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
Message-ID: <4169DC245C854159BEBBCA9B6E32ECAC@mPC>

Hi everyone.  I haven?t really posted much on this list for a while, but I did want to inform people that I went to the doctor today and it looks like I lost 6 pounds and my A1C is down to 6.2, from 6.8 where it was last time it was checked.  This all freaked me out in a good way.  So I guess the thing to do now is to keep it going.   
Mark Tardif 
Nuclear arms will not hold you. 

From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Dec 15 01:53:23 2016
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:53:23 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
In-Reply-To: <4169DC245C854159BEBBCA9B6E32ECAC@mPC>
References: <4169DC245C854159BEBBCA9B6E32ECAC@mPC>
Message-ID: <5D147FCA-9900-443E-875D-C627598D27A6@panix.com>

BRAVO!

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 17:41, Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone.  I haven?t really posted much on this list for a while, but I did want to inform people that I went to the doctor today and it looks like I lost 6 pounds and my A1C is down to 6.2, from 6.8 where it was last time it was checked.  This all freaked me out in a good way.  So I guess the thing to do now is to keep it going.   
> Mark Tardif 
> Nuclear arms will not hold you. 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Thu Dec 15 03:29:50 2016
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:29:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Anticipation!!!
Message-ID: <03e401d25683$7f9680c0$7ec38240$@aol.com>

I received the notice for my court date today.  I need to sit down and think
out what to say to this judge.    This is the hearing with the judge,
Medicare , my lawyer and me.  I am not sure if there will be anyone else
there, but I just received the paperwork and need to go over it.  They are
still waiting on my endocrinologist to send in her statements for why I need
the CGM. 

January 11 is this court date and it is all done via telephone.  I am really
hoping, but I do realize I probably won't get an anser right away.

Just a note to those of you who have been following my story, The Mini
Medtronic 530G pump does work with an IPhone.  I had a training session last
week and apparently it speaks with voice over telling you if it is
connected, what your rates are, works with the glucose monitor that comes
with it and blue tooth results from the monitor to the pump and you can read
it on the IPhone.  The CGM that they have will work hand in hand with the
IPhone and you can listen to the results for that.  You can not bolis from
the IPhone, but it will also send warnings via text message to other people
that you want to get them.

The brand new 630 pump does not have any of this that just came out in the
last few months.  You need the Mini Med Connect app and the Med connect [not
sure if that is the name], but that is what feeds the info back and forth
between the pump, CGM/glucose monitoring and the IPhone.

I will not have another session with the trainer until after Christmas, but
I can't wait to learn more on what this can do.  All I will need is the CGM
and learn how it all works.  

Wish me luck and hope I can convince them I really need the CGM to go along
with this equipment.

Joyce Kane
Blindhands at aol.com




From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 15 05:17:19 2016
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (G Melconian)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2016 21:17:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re question fr the cgm users
Message-ID: <000201d25692$829c21d0$87d46570$@gmail.com>

Hello so since I have now had the dexcom cgm for about 3 weeks now.I am now
getting an idea of my diabetes management, I would like to know how I can
export my dexcom cgm numbers  into a pdf so that ai can share them with my
endocrinologist when I se them in February. That is one thing I cant figure
out. I know that the dexcom cgm stores  the data in the cloud but how do i
go about sharing them with my doctors that  I would be seeing in the future
. 



From annely53r at yahoo.com  Thu Dec 15 06:04:34 2016
From: annely53r at yahoo.com (Annely Rose)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:04:34 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
References: <304622655.4901857.1481781874314.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <304622655.4901857.1481781874314@mail.yahoo.com>

Mark,

That is so awesome!  Keep up the good work.

Annely from Florida who you met at the NFB convention in July in the FL hospitality room
--------------------------------------------
On Wed, 12/14/16, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

 Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
 To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
 Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
 Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 8:53 PM
 
 BRAVO!
 
 Mike Freeman K7UIJ
 Sent from my iPhone
 
 > On Dec 14, 2016, at 17:41, Mark Tardif via
 Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
 wrote:
 > 
 > Hi
 everyone.? I haven?t really posted much on this list for
 a while, but I did want to inform people that I went to the
 doctor today and it looks like I lost 6 pounds and my A1C is
 down to 6.2, from 6.8 where it was last time it was
 checked.? This all freaked me out in a good way.? So I
 guess the thing to do now is to keep it
 going.???
 > Mark Tardif 
 > Nuclear arms will not hold you. 
 >
 _______________________________________________
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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Thu Dec 15 06:26:49 2016
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 01:26:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
In-Reply-To: <304622655.4901857.1481781874314@mail.yahoo.com>
References: <304622655.4901857.1481781874314.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<304622655.4901857.1481781874314@mail.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7CDBB6EBEC364D6AA474FB39ED7A8DE2@mPC>

Yes we certainly did, and thank you.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Annely Rose via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:04 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Annely Rose
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days

Mark,

That is so awesome!  Keep up the good work.

Annely from Florida who you met at the NFB convention in July in the FL 
hospitality room
--------------------------------------------
On Wed, 12/14/16, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
wrote:

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 8:53 PM

BRAVO!

Mike Freeman K7UIJ
Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 17:41, Mark Tardif via
Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
>
> Hi
everyone.  I haven?t really posted much on this list for
a while, but I did want to inform people that I went to the
doctor today and it looks like I lost 6 pounds and my A1C is
down to 6.2, from 6.8 where it was last time it was
checked.  This all freaked me out in a good way.  So I
guess the thing to do now is to keep it
going.
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 15 13:31:31 2016
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:31:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
In-Reply-To: <7CDBB6EBEC364D6AA474FB39ED7A8DE2@mPC>
References: <304622655.4901857.1481781874314.ref@mail.yahoo.com>
	<304622655.4901857.1481781874314@mail.yahoo.com>
	<7CDBB6EBEC364D6AA474FB39ED7A8DE2@mPC>
Message-ID: <DC368E63-8734-41BA-9851-029D40CA40EF@gmail.com>

Way ta go Mark!!!  Party! Party! Party!!!

Bern



Sent from my iPhone

> On Dec 15, 2016, at 1:26 AM, Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes we certainly did, and thank you.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Annely Rose via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:04 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Annely Rose
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
> 
> Mark,
> 
> That is so awesome!  Keep up the good work.
> 
> Annely from Florida who you met at the NFB convention in July in the FL hospitality room
> --------------------------------------------
> On Wed, 12/14/16, Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 8:53 PM
> 
> BRAVO!
> 
> Mike Freeman K7UIJ
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 14, 2016, at 17:41, Mark Tardif via
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi
> everyone.  I haven?t really posted much on this list for
> a while, but I did want to inform people that I went to the
> doctor today and it looks like I lost 6 pounds and my A1C is
> down to 6.2, from 6.8 where it was last time it was
> checked.  This all freaked me out in a good way.  So I
> guess the thing to do now is to keep it
> going.
>> Mark Tardif
>> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Dec 15 14:58:36 2016
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:58:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Anticipation!!!
In-Reply-To: <03e401d25683$7f9680c0$7ec38240$@aol.com>
References: <03e401d25683$7f9680c0$7ec38240$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <007d01d256e3$b6eb8920$24c29b60$@gmail.com>

Joyce,

Good luck. Hope it all works out.

Bridgit

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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Anticipation!!!

I received the notice for my court date today.  I need to sit down and think
out what to say to this judge.    This is the hearing with the judge,
Medicare , my lawyer and me.  I am not sure if there will be anyone else
there, but I just received the paperwork and need to go over it.  They are
still waiting on my endocrinologist to send in her statements for why I need
the CGM. 

January 11 is this court date and it is all done via telephone.  I am really
hoping, but I do realize I probably won't get an anser right away.

Just a note to those of you who have been following my story, The Mini
Medtronic 530G pump does work with an IPhone.  I had a training session last
week and apparently it speaks with voice over telling you if it is
connected, what your rates are, works with the glucose monitor that comes
with it and blue tooth results from the monitor to the pump and you can read
it on the IPhone.  The CGM that they have will work hand in hand with the
IPhone and you can listen to the results for that.  You can not bolis from
the IPhone, but it will also send warnings via text message to other people
that you want to get them.

The brand new 630 pump does not have any of this that just came out in the
last few months.  You need the Mini Med Connect app and the Med connect [not
sure if that is the name], but that is what feeds the info back and forth
between the pump, CGM/glucose monitoring and the IPhone.

I will not have another session with the trainer until after Christmas, but
I can't wait to learn more on what this can do.  All I will need is the CGM
and learn how it all works.  

Wish me luck and hope I can convince them I really need the CGM to go along
with this equipment.

Joyce Kane
Blindhands at aol.com


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Dec 15 14:59:17 2016
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 08:59:17 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days
In-Reply-To: <4169DC245C854159BEBBCA9B6E32ECAC@mPC>
References: <4169DC245C854159BEBBCA9B6E32ECAC@mPC>
Message-ID: <007e01d256e3$cf128cb0$6d37a610$@gmail.com>

Congrats! Fantastic.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 7:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Happy Days

Hi everyone.  I haven?t really posted much on this list for a while, but I did want to inform people that I went to the doctor today and it looks like I lost 6 pounds and my A1C is down to 6.2, from 6.8 where it was last time it was checked.  This all freaked me out in a good way.  So I guess the thing to do now is to keep it going.   
Mark Tardif 
Nuclear arms will not hold you. 
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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Thu Dec 15 23:33:16 2016
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 18:33:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Anticipation!!!
In-Reply-To: <03e401d25683$7f9680c0$7ec38240$@aol.com>
References: <03e401d25683$7f9680c0$7ec38240$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <014201d2572b$a0cf5c00$e26e1400$@gmail.com>

I wish you much luck in dealing with this situation. I feel that we all can
benefit from this story, so I am sharing this message with the Ohio A1C DAN
list.

I will keep you and this particular situation in my prayers.


Living the dream by raising expectations!


Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member Cincinnati Chapter, Diaabetes Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Ohio
(513) 582-8606
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com

The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 10:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Anticipation!!!

I received the notice for my court date today.  I need to sit down and think
out what to say to this judge.    This is the hearing with the judge,
Medicare , my lawyer and me.  I am not sure if there will be anyone else
there, but I just received the paperwork and need to go over it.  They are
still waiting on my endocrinologist to send in her statements for why I need
the CGM. 

January 11 is this court date and it is all done via telephone.  I am really
hoping, but I do realize I probably won't get an anser right away.

Just a note to those of you who have been following my story, The Mini
Medtronic 530G pump does work with an IPhone.  I had a training session last
week and apparently it speaks with voice over telling you if it is
connected, what your rates are, works with the glucose monitor that comes
with it and blue tooth results from the monitor to the pump and you can read
it on the IPhone.  The CGM that they have will work hand in hand with the
IPhone and you can listen to the results for that.  You can not bolis from
the IPhone, but it will also send warnings via text message to other people
that you want to get them.

The brand new 630 pump does not have any of this that just came out in the
last few months.  You need the Mini Med Connect app and the Med connect [not
sure if that is the name], but that is what feeds the info back and forth
between the pump, CGM/glucose monitoring and the IPhone.

I will not have another session with the trainer until after Christmas, but
I can't wait to learn more on what this can do.  All I will need is the CGM
and learn how it all works.  

Wish me luck and hope I can convince them I really need the CGM to go along
with this equipment.

Joyce Kane
Blindhands at aol.com


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Dec 16 03:08:48 2016
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:08:48 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re question fr the cgm users
In-Reply-To: <000201d25692$829c21d0$87d46570$@gmail.com>
References: <000201d25692$829c21d0$87d46570$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d25749$b881f740$2985e5c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Gary, you need to go to the app store and get the Dexcom clarity app. On
that app you can get a code which you give to your doctor. This code will
allow your doctor to look at your results. Your doctor should know this and
should have told you. You can specify that the doctor can use this code for
anywhere from a few weeks to a year.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


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Melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:17 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: G Melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] re question fr the cgm users

Hello so since I have now had the dexcom cgm for about 3 weeks now.I am now
getting an idea of my diabetes management, I would like to know how I can
export my dexcom cgm numbers  into a pdf so that ai can share them with my
endocrinologist when I se them in February. That is one thing I cant figure
out. I know that the dexcom cgm stores  the data in the cloud but how do i
go about sharing them with my doctors that  I would be seeing in the future
. 

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From sj6143403 at gmail.com  Fri Dec 16 18:26:50 2016
From: sj6143403 at gmail.com (Juan)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 13:26:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions from a newly
Message-ID: <BBC456AA-DCF0-4849-86E6-B45A619CE3DF@gmail.com>

Hi everyone:
My name is Juan. I am a type2 diabetic and I am here to request as much advice as I can possibly get.
1 what accessible machine do you guys recommend to use for checking your sugars?
2 what advice or methods do you totally blind persons use to inject  insulin yourself?
Any other steps and or suggestion would be very much appreciated.
Also i use an iphone 
Thank you

Sent from my iPhone


From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Dec 16 19:30:04 2016
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 11:30:04 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions from a newly
In-Reply-To: <BBC456AA-DCF0-4849-86E6-B45A619CE3DF@gmail.com>
References: <BBC456AA-DCF0-4849-86E6-B45A619CE3DF@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008701d257d2$cde2b0a0$69a811e0$@panix.com>

Hello, Juan. Welcome to our list. I'm sure others will chime in; that's what
this list is all about, after all. Now to your questions.

(1) at this time, there are only two fully-accessible solutions to the
problem of ascertaining your blood sugar: one is the Prodigy Voice which you
can buy from the NFB Independence Market for $50 or so -- I forget the exact
price. MaxiAids and Independent Living also carry it. This meter allows you
full access: setting time and date, units of bg measurement and review of
all readings in memory without sight. And although many pharmacies have not
heard of the Prodigy Voice, it works with strips for the Prodigy autocode
(one pharmacies are more familiar with) so I just tell insurance and/or my
pharmacy to get Autocode test strips and be done with it. Until recently,
there was another meter -- the Solus V2 from BioSense Medical -- that was
almost fully accessible. However, I suspect it will be discontinued rather
soon as BioSense is having trouble getting suppliers who will carry its
strips and who will accept Medicare reimbursement. The second solution is
the DEXCom G5 continuous blood glucose monitoring system; its iPhone app is
accessible.
(2) If you use insulin viles, there is a device (again sold by the
Independence Market) called a count-a-dose, that will take two viles and
excepts B&D 50-unit syringes. In a nutshell, one clicks back the plunger
which cliks once per unit of insulin (this assumes U100 insulin). If you're
using insulin pens, they also click, once per unit or (in some cases), once
per half-unit.

Hope this helps and let the discussion begin.

Mike Freeman, President
NFB Diabetes Action Network


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Juan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 10:27 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Juan
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions from a newly

Hi everyone:
My name is Juan. I am a type2 diabetic and I am here to request as much
advice as I can possibly get.
1 what accessible machine do you guys recommend to use for checking your
sugars?
2 what advice or methods do you totally blind persons use to inject  insulin
yourself?
Any other steps and or suggestion would be very much appreciated.
Also i use an iphone 
Thank you

Sent from my iPhone
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From debbie8609 at att.net  Sat Dec 17 21:43:15 2016
From: debbie8609 at att.net (Debbie Killian)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 15:43:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions
References: <BBC456AA-DCF0-4849-86E6-B45A619CE3DF@gmail.com>
	<008701d257d2$cde2b0a0$69a811e0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <F4A045CF50474D8298A98617BA4AD0A0@home187dc53e5d>

Hi Mike,
my computer froze up and so I lost the information that i need to order the 
Prodigy Voice strips. Someone shared on the list where you can get them for 
a little over $5. Could you please send that information to me?  I would 
greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Debbie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 1:30 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Questions from a newly


> Hello, Juan. Welcome to our list. I'm sure others will chime in; that's 
> what
> this list is all about, after all. Now to your questions.
>
> (1) at this time, there are only two fully-accessible solutions to the
> problem of ascertaining your blood sugar: one is the Prodigy Voice which 
> you
> can buy from the NFB Independence Market for $50 or so -- I forget the 
> exact
> price. MaxiAids and Independent Living also carry it. This meter allows 
> you
> full access: setting time and date, units of bg measurement and review of
> all readings in memory without sight. And although many pharmacies have 
> not
> heard of the Prodigy Voice, it works with strips for the Prodigy autocode
> (one pharmacies are more familiar with) so I just tell insurance and/or my
> pharmacy to get Autocode test strips and be done with it. Until recently,
> there was another meter -- the Solus V2 from BioSense Medical -- that was
> almost fully accessible. However, I suspect it will be discontinued rather
> soon as BioSense is having trouble getting suppliers who will carry its
> strips and who will accept Medicare reimbursement. The second solution is
> the DEXCom G5 continuous blood glucose monitoring system; its iPhone app 
> is
> accessible.
> (2) If you use insulin viles, there is a device (again sold by the
> Independence Market) called a count-a-dose, that will take two viles and
> excepts B&D 50-unit syringes. In a nutshell, one clicks back the plunger
> which cliks once per unit of insulin (this assumes U100 insulin). If 
> you're
> using insulin pens, they also click, once per unit or (in some cases), 
> once
> per half-unit.
>
> Hope this helps and let the discussion begin.
>
> Mike Freeman, President
> NFB Diabetes Action Network
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Juan via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 10:27 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Juan
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions from a newly
>
> Hi everyone:
> My name is Juan. I am a type2 diabetic and I am here to request as much
> advice as I can possibly get.
> 1 what accessible machine do you guys recommend to use for checking your
> sugars?
> 2 what advice or methods do you totally blind persons use to inject 
> insulin
> yourself?
> Any other steps and or suggestion would be very much appreciated.
> Also i use an iphone
> Thank you
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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From k7uij at panix.com  Sun Dec 18 02:56:07 2016
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 18:56:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] FW:  Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
In-Reply-To: <068a01d1d39d$7a157d90$6e4078b0$@jerrymunden.com>
References: <068a01d1d39d$7a157d90$6e4078b0$@jerrymunden.com>
Message-ID: <007301d258da$4893db50$d9bb91f0$@panix.com>

Here ya go, Debbie.

Mike Freeman


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jerry Munden via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 6:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jerry Munden
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice

Hello NFB DAN Friends,

I worked with Prodigy for many years and we worked with many NFB members to
create the Prodigy Voice and other accessible products.  I too have lived
with diabetes for over 40 years.  I just found a mail order company called
Expressmed.com that sells the Prodigy strips for $5.20 for a box of 50 . the
lowest I have ever seen. Their number is 877.822.2719.   They are an
established reputable company.
All the Best and Happy Independence Day!

Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2016 8:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice

I've been getting my test strips and insulin pump supplies from CCS Medical
who I really like but I received a letter from them about three weeks ago
saying that effective today, July 1st, they would no longer be able to
supply my test strips under Medicare. 

I'm trying Arriva to supply prodigy autocode test strips and will report my
results after some time with them. 

Alan Lemly 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 1, 2016, at 1:35 AM, Ross Winetsky via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> A1 medical supplies
> Or
> CCS medical supplies
> 
> I don't have the number on hand, however, you can call Medicare and 
> they can give you the contact info. Hope this helps.
> 
> Ross
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Dean Masters via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 4:05 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Dean Masters <dwmasters15 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
> 
> I know a number of places where I can buy a Prodigy voice glucometer 
> and strips but I recently signed up for AARP Medicare Complete which 
> is to pay for all diabetic testing supplies. But I have to find 
> somewhere that accepts that insurance that carries those supplies.
> 
> so does anyone on the list have that insurance and get the Prodigy 
> Voice and strips from a brick and mortar store or from mail order? The 
> insurance company can tell me who will accept the insurance but can't 
> tell me who carries those products.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dean
> 
> 
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From debbie8609 at att.net  Sun Dec 18 03:31:57 2016
From: debbie8609 at att.net (Debbie Killian)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2016 21:31:57 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] FW:  Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
References: <068a01d1d39d$7a157d90$6e4078b0$@jerrymunden.com>
	<007301d258da$4893db50$d9bb91f0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <A1E3F1B748E042918817E5A5B2335153@home187dc53e5d>

Thanks a bunch.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 8:56 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] FW: Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice


> Here ya go, Debbie.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jerry Munden via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, July 01, 2016 6:36 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Jerry Munden
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
>
> Hello NFB DAN Friends,
>
> I worked with Prodigy for many years and we worked with many NFB members 
> to
> create the Prodigy Voice and other accessible products.  I too have lived
> with diabetes for over 40 years.  I just found a mail order company called
> Expressmed.com that sells the Prodigy strips for $5.20 for a box of 50 . 
> the
> lowest I have ever seen. Their number is 877.822.2719.   They are an
> established reputable company.
> All the Best and Happy Independence Day!
>
> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, July 1, 2016 8:30 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
>
> I've been getting my test strips and insulin pump supplies from CCS 
> Medical
> who I really like but I received a letter from them about three weeks ago
> saying that effective today, July 1st, they would no longer be able to
> supply my test strips under Medicare.
>
> I'm trying Arriva to supply prodigy autocode test strips and will report 
> my
> results after some time with them.
>
> Alan Lemly
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 1, 2016, at 1:35 AM, Ross Winetsky via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> A1 medical supplies
>> Or
>> CCS medical supplies
>>
>> I don't have the number on hand, however, you can call Medicare and
>> they can give you the contact info. Hope this helps.
>>
>> Ross
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Dean Masters via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 4:05 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Dean Masters <dwmasters15 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
>>
>> I know a number of places where I can buy a Prodigy voice glucometer
>> and strips but I recently signed up for AARP Medicare Complete which
>> is to pay for all diabetic testing supplies. But I have to find
>> somewhere that accepts that insurance that carries those supplies.
>>
>> so does anyone on the list have that insurance and get the Prodigy
>> Voice and strips from a brick and mortar store or from mail order? The
>> insurance company can tell me who will accept the insurance but can't
>> tell me who carries those products.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Dean
>>
>>
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From sj6143403 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 19 03:06:10 2016
From: sj6143403 at gmail.com (Juan)
Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2016 22:06:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Regarding the dexcom g5 continuous blood glucose
 monitoring system
Message-ID: <9F0E049A-2706-44F7-B7AF-14C16B004C68@gmail.com>

Hi everyone juan here.  Thank you mike for the info.
Could anyone who is using this system or knows about it give me a idea regarding how it works and the dos and dondts.
Thank you

Sent from my iPhone


From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Sun Dec 25 06:39:28 2016
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 01:39:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas
Message-ID: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com>

Merry Christmas NFB Family and listers,

 

I pray that you have peace, love, joy, prosperity, health and safety now and
throughout the fastly approaching new year.

 

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

 

Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio

Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio

(513) 582-8606 Mobil

(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

 

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

 

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

 

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

 

Twitter @ohnfb, 

YouTube channel NFB OHIO

 

 



From markspark at roadrunner.com  Mon Dec 26 00:27:10 2016
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2016 19:27:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com>
References: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A17C5BD403354C8A8960AFFABA136292@mPC>

Yay, Ohio, where I lived for 5 years!  Merry Christmas to you also and a 
hopeful, prosperous, safe new year.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 1:39 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List ; NFB of Ohio Cincinnati 
Chapter List ; Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org ; Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NFB Family and listers,



I pray that you have peace, love, joy, prosperity, health and safety now and
throughout the fastly approaching new year.



Living the dream, by raising expectations!



Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio

Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio

(513) 582-8606 Mobil

(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email



Follow the NFB of Ohio on:



Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind



Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.



Twitter @ohnfb,

YouTube channel NFB OHIO





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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 26 18:21:09 2016
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 13:21:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <A17C5BD403354C8A8960AFFABA136292@mPC>
References: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com>
	<A17C5BD403354C8A8960AFFABA136292@mPC>
Message-ID: <002601d25fa4$d51da210$7f58e630$@gmail.com>

Should the Ohioans expect you back? We are always looking for great members.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
 (513) 582-8606 Mobil
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

Twitter @ohnfb, 
YouTube channel NFB OHIO



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 7:27 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Yay, Ohio, where I lived for 5 years!  Merry Christmas to you also and a
hopeful, prosperous, safe new year.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 1:39 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List ; NFB of Ohio Cincinnati 
Chapter List ; Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org ; Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NFB Family and listers,



I pray that you have peace, love, joy, prosperity, health and safety now and
throughout the fastly approaching new year.



Living the dream, by raising expectations!



Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio

Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio

(513) 582-8606 Mobil

(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email



Follow the NFB of Ohio on:



Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind



Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.



Twitter @ohnfb,

YouTube channel NFB OHIO





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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Mon Dec 26 20:26:11 2016
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 15:26:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <002601d25fa4$d51da210$7f58e630$@gmail.com>
References: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com><A17C5BD403354C8A8960AFFABA136292@mPC>
	<002601d25fa4$d51da210$7f58e630$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DB359D0B3A0140DB8C84A57746E8908B@mPC>

Unfortunately, probably not.  I've kind of found my niche up here in Maine, 
closer to my family, to my roots, but I met some dynamite Federationists 
while living in Cleveland.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 1:21 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Should the Ohioans expect you back? We are always looking for great members.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
(513) 582-8606 Mobil
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

Twitter @ohnfb,
YouTube channel NFB OHIO



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 7:27 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Yay, Ohio, where I lived for 5 years!  Merry Christmas to you also and a
hopeful, prosperous, safe new year.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 1:39 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List ; NFB of Ohio Cincinnati
Chapter List ; Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org ; Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NFB Family and listers,



I pray that you have peace, love, joy, prosperity, health and safety now and
throughout the fastly approaching new year.



Living the dream, by raising expectations!



Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio

Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio

(513) 582-8606 Mobil

(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email



Follow the NFB of Ohio on:



Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind



Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.



Twitter @ohnfb,

YouTube channel NFB OHIO





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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Mon Dec 26 23:03:27 2016
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 18:03:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <DB359D0B3A0140DB8C84A57746E8908B@mPC>
References: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com><A17C5BD403354C8A8960AFFABA136292@mPC>
	<002601d25fa4$d51da210$7f58e630$@gmail.com>
	<DB359D0B3A0140DB8C84A57746E8908B@mPC>
Message-ID: <002701d25fcc$455b3ca0$d011b5e0$@gmail.com>

It certainly is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I hope that we can
continue to communicate.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
 (513) 582-8606 Mobil
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

Twitter @ohnfb, 
YouTube channel NFB OHIO



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 3:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Unfortunately, probably not.  I've kind of found my niche up here in Maine,
closer to my family, to my roots, but I met some dynamite Federationists
while living in Cleveland.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 1:21 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Should the Ohioans expect you back? We are always looking for great members.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
(513) 582-8606 Mobil
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

Twitter @ohnfb,
YouTube channel NFB OHIO



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 7:27 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Yay, Ohio, where I lived for 5 years!  Merry Christmas to you also and a
hopeful, prosperous, safe new year.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 1:39 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List ; NFB of Ohio Cincinnati
Chapter List ; Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org ; Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NFB Family and listers,



I pray that you have peace, love, joy, prosperity, health and safety now and
throughout the fastly approaching new year.



Living the dream, by raising expectations!



Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio

Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio

(513) 582-8606 Mobil

(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email



Follow the NFB of Ohio on:



Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind



Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.



Twitter @ohnfb,

YouTube channel NFB OHIO





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From markspark at roadrunner.com  Tue Dec 27 00:02:02 2016
From: markspark at roadrunner.com (Mark Tardif)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 19:02:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas
In-Reply-To: <002701d25fcc$455b3ca0$d011b5e0$@gmail.com>
References: <002501d25e79$a4863bc0$ed92b340$@gmail.com><A17C5BD403354C8A8960AFFABA136292@mPC><002601d25fa4$d51da210$7f58e630$@gmail.com><DB359D0B3A0140DB8C84A57746E8908B@mPC>
	<002701d25fcc$455b3ca0$d011b5e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <FDBC771441214E60A3D79E6BC0816343@mPC>

Sounds good to me, happy New Year.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message----- 
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 6:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

It certainly is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I hope that we can
continue to communicate.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
(513) 582-8606 Mobil
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

Twitter @ohnfb,
YouTube channel NFB OHIO



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 3:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Unfortunately, probably not.  I've kind of found my niche up here in Maine,
closer to my family, to my roots, but I met some dynamite Federationists
while living in Cleveland.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 26, 2016 1:21 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Should the Ohioans expect you back? We are always looking for great members.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
(513) 582-8606 Mobil
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101  L2T Products and Services Toll free
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com Email

Follow the NFB of Ohio on:

Face Book, https://m.facebook.com/ohiosblind

Cincinnati Chapter:
https://m.facebook.com/NationalFederationoftheBlindofCincinnati/.

Twitter @ohnfb,
YouTube channel NFB OHIO



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Mark Tardif via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 7:27 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Tardif
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Yay, Ohio, where I lived for 5 years!  Merry Christmas to you also and a
hopeful, prosperous, safe new year.



Mark Tardif
Nuclear arms will not hold you.
-----Original Message-----
From: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2016 1:39 AM
To: NFB of Ohio Announcement and Discussion List ; NFB of Ohio Cincinnati
Chapter List ; Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org ; Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas NFB Family and listers,



I pray that you have peace, love, joy, prosperity, health and safety now and
throughout the fastly approaching new year.



Living the dream, by raising expectations!



Much Love,

Walter Mitchell

Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio

Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio

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From joystigile at gmail.com  Tue Dec 27 06:13:06 2016
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 22:13:06 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <07e301d26008$4b83f630$e28be290$@gmail.com>

Hello,

I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad to
have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.

Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 


Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!

Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!

Dave Andrews



Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>

It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington mjc59 at comcast.net
<mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
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From m.barber817 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 27 08:04:35 2016
From: m.barber817 at gmail.com (Michael Barber)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 02:04:35 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
In-Reply-To: <07e301d26008$4b83f630$e28be290$@gmail.com>
References: <07e301d26008$4b83f630$e28be290$@gmail.com>
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Good morning all:  What a sad shock it was for me to have to learn of Mike's passing.  Mike is the one who talked me into using insulin, even though I was hesitant to do so.  He was a grand man and one who shall be missed greatly.  I don't know how many years he served on the National Resolutions Committee, but it was certainly several.

RIP, brother Mike.

Best,
Michael D. Barber, President
Iowa Diabetes Association Network.


Cordially,
Michael D. Barber

> On Dec 27, 2016, at 12:13 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad to
> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.
> 
> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 
> 
> 
> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!
> 
> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!
> 
> Dave Andrews
> 
> 
> 
> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington mjc59 at comcast.net
> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 206-604-5507
> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 
> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 27 08:54:30 2016
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:54:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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References: <07e301d26008$4b83f630$e28be290$@gmail.com>
	<1B395A0A-0CC0-4445-8F90-752DC4A7BF9D@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00d301d2601e$d8cc78d0$8a656a70$@gmail.com>

This is very sad news. I had begun a friendship with Mike recently and I am
very sad to hear this. My prayers to his loved ones.

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 3:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Michael Barber; nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Good morning all:  What a sad shock it was for me to have to learn of Mike's
passing.  Mike is the one who talked me into using insulin, even though I
was hesitant to do so.  He was a grand man and one who shall be missed
greatly.  I don't know how many years he served on the National Resolutions
Committee, but it was certainly several.

RIP, brother Mike.

Best,
Michael D. Barber, President
Iowa Diabetes Association Network.


Cordially,
Michael D. Barber

> On Dec 27, 2016, at 12:13 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from 
> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from 
> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of 
> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  
> Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes 
> was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss 
> talking to him.  I love the sound of his voice, wisdom and 
> practicality towards life.  I am very sad to have to tell you of his 
> passing away. See below for the announcement from Marci Carpenter,
President of the NFB of Washington.
> 
> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of 
> California
> 
> 
> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will 
> know that Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an 
> immediate and enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in 
> June of 1991. In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to 
> our bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots 
> of files. Later on I asked Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with 
> the monitoring of lists, as the traffic and number of lists had 
> increased dramatically.  He did this, as a volunteer for many years 
> and could always be counted on to help. As you know, he was President 
> of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and was President of 
> our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D Committee, among 
> many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met Mike, you 
> probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human 
> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!
> 
> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!
> 
> Dave Andrews
> 
> 
> 
> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our 
> friend and long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last 
> Saturday. As many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal 
> cancer last summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few 
> weeks his spirits had been high, his treatment had been going pretty 
> well and he was planning to attend the NFB Washington Seminar next 
> month. In the end it was his heart that gave out. Mike dedicated his 
> life to helping blind children and adults realize their dreams. Mike 
> requested that there be no service so we will respect his wishes. I 
> will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie and
Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington mjc59 at comcast.net 
> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 206-604-5507
> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.
> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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From jerry at jerrymunden.com  Tue Dec 27 13:00:56 2016
From: jerry at jerrymunden.com (Jerry Munden)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:00:56 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <002701d26041$4427de90$cc779bb0$@jerrymunden.com>

Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,

 

I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
greatly miss him.

All Because of Christ,

 

Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

980.253.0949 (m)

Connect with me on
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

 

Hello,

 

I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad to
have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.

 

Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 

 

 

Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!

 

Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!

 

Dave Andrews

 

 

 

Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
<mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>

 

It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

206-604-5507

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From margo.downey at roadrunner.com  Tue Dec 27 13:57:19 2016
From: margo.downey at roadrunner.com (margo and isis)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 08:57:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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I feel very sad and shocked at the news about Mike Freeman.  I'll never
forget that deep voice and his kindness and his wish for everyone to have
their dreams come true.  

Sometimes, Mike and I didn't agree on anything, but, we have been friends
for a very long time.  I remember him and others on the old BBS bulletin
boards and on places like CompuServ and so on.  

Prayers go out to family and friends and for Mike as he continues his life
journey.

Mi8ke, thanks for being a friend to all of us and thanks for all you've
done.  Here's a virtual hug to Mike, his friends and family.

Margo Downey and Guide Dog Isis and

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Jerry Munden via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jerry Munden; officeofthepresident at nfb.org; riveraley at verizon.net;
gwunder at earthlink.net
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,

 

I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
greatly miss him.

All Because of Christ,

 

Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

 

Hello,

 

I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love
the sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very
sad to have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement
from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.

 

Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 

 

 

Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know
that Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!

 

Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!

 

Dave Andrews

 

 

 

Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
<mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>

 

It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect
his wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep
Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

206-604-5507

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who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 

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From mota1252 at samobile.net  Tue Dec 27 15:10:05 2016
From: mota1252 at samobile.net (Milton Ota)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 10:10:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <291e27e1.7121.43e3.8189.e1569fd5754b@samobile.net>

I would like to express my thoughts after seeing the notice of Mike 
Freeman's passing on Facebook. It is definitely with great sadness to 
loose a person who has been a great friend and fellow Federationist. I 
had the priveledge of sharing a room with Mike at the national Center 
while attending a seminar and when I had trouble with getting my phone 
charged, he loan me his cable to charge my phone. He is a wonderful guy 
who also kept up on the technology front for diabetics.

We will miss you Greatly, Mike.

Original message:
> Hello,

> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad to
> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.

> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California


> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!

> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!

> Dave Andrews



> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>

> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington mjc59 at comcast.net
> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 206-604-5507
> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Dec 27 17:11:23 2016
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:11:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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I?m sorry to hear the news about Mike.  I may well have missed any updates or postings from him over the last several months since my husband also had a serious cancer and was in the hospital frequently. My husband also just passed on 12/15 from his cancer.  

Cancer is another horrible disease and my condolences go to Mike?s family. 


Eileen 

From: margo and isis via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: margo and isis 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

I feel very sad and shocked at the news about Mike Freeman.  I'll never
forget that deep voice and his kindness and his wish for everyone to have
their dreams come true.  

Sometimes, Mike and I didn't agree on anything, but, we have been friends
for a very long time.  I remember him and others on the old BBS bulletin
boards and on places like CompuServ and so on.  

Prayers go out to family and friends and for Mike as he continues his life
journey.

Mi8ke, thanks for being a friend to all of us and thanks for all you've
done.  Here's a virtual hug to Mike, his friends and family.

Margo Downey and Guide Dog Isis and

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jerry Munden via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jerry Munden; officeofthepresident at nfb.org; riveraley at verizon.net;
gwunder at earthlink.net
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,

 

I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
greatly miss him.

All Because of Christ,

 

Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

980.253.0949 (m)

Connect with me on
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

 

Hello,

 

I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love
the sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very
sad to have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement
from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.

 

Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 

 

 

Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know
that Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!

 

Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!

 

Dave Andrews

 

 

 

Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
<mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>

 

It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect
his wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep
Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

206-604-5507

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 

Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Tue Dec 27 17:27:06 2016
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (Sandra Ryan)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 11:27:06 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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What a shock Mike?s passing is! Only about a week ago he had a conversation on this list. I talked with him multiple times last summer and this fall, and he sounded fine. 

Mike will be missed by Federationists in many groups. Personally, I will miss his mentorship and passion for helping blind diabetics live the lives we want. 

Sandi

> On Dec 27, 2016, at 2:04 AM, Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good morning all:  What a sad shock it was for me to have to learn of Mike's passing.  Mike is the one who talked me into using insulin, even though I was hesitant to do so.  He was a grand man and one who shall be missed greatly.  I don't know how many years he served on the National Resolutions Committee, but it was certainly several.
> 
> RIP, brother Mike.
> 
> Best,
> Michael D. Barber, President
> Iowa Diabetes Association Network.
> 
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> 
>> On Dec 27, 2016, at 12:13 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
>> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
>> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
>> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message. Mike Freeman was
>> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
>> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life. I am very sad to
>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
>> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.
>> 
>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 
>> 
>> 
>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
>> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
>> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
>> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically. He did this, as a
>> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
>> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
>> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
>> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
>> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
>> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!
>> 
>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!
>> 
>> Dave Andrews
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Marci Carpenter <mjc59 at comcast.net>
>> 
>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
>> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
>> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
>> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
>> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
>> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
>> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington mjc59 at comcast.net
>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
>> 206-604-5507
>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
>> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 
>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
>> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list
>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org
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From dmgina at sero.email  Tue Dec 27 20:55:08 2016
From: dmgina at sero.email (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:55:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <9603cc31.ffe4.406f.a317.db405278a748@samobile.net>

I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike to 
pass away.
We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep 
doing the same.

Original message:
> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
> diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
> wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
> with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
> greatly miss him.

> All Because of Christ,



> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

> 980.253.0949 (m)

> Connect with me on
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



> Hello,



> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad to
> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California





> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!



> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



> Dave Andrews







> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

> 206-604-5507

> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Dec 27 23:11:02 2016
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 15:11:02 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
In-Reply-To: <9603cc31.ffe4.406f.a317.db405278a748@samobile.net>
References: <9603cc31.ffe4.406f.a317.db405278a748@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <011b01d26096$7e1d0e40$7a572ac0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked with
him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He sure knew
a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I even enjoyed
fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here and on other lists
as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We are all much richer for
what he gave. I feel like I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low
to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Hugs to all of you.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike to 
pass away.
We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep 
doing the same.

Original message:
> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
> diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
> wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
> with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
> greatly miss him.

> All Because of Christ,



> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

> 980.253.0949 (m)

> Connect with me on
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



> Hello,



> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love
the
> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad
to
> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California





> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know
that
> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I
asked
> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a
human
> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!



> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



> Dave Andrews







> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend
and
> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been
high,
> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect
his
> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

> 206-604-5507

> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Dec 27 23:42:43 2016
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 17:42:43 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
In-Reply-To: <011b01d26096$7e1d0e40$7a572ac0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <9603cc31.ffe4.406f.a317.db405278a748@samobile.net>
	<011b01d26096$7e1d0e40$7a572ac0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <003001d2609a$ebe6d790$c3b486b0$@gmail.com>

My husband checked his email late last night, and saw the original notice
and told me. I was shocked. Communicated with him via email and listserves
very recently, and was not aware of anything being critically wrong. It's a
lost we will all feel. He contributed in so many ways. And he was a strong
voice, not shy to share his opinion. His presence will be missed for a very
long time.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked with
him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He sure knew
a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I even enjoyed
fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here and on other lists
as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We are all much richer for
what he gave. I feel like I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low
to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Hugs to all of you.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike to pass
away.
We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep doing
the same.

Original message:
> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN 
> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike 
> on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a 
> lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live 
> healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and 
> friends that will greatly miss him.

> All Because of Christ,



> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

> 980.253.0949 (m)

> Connect with me on
> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



> Hello,



> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from 
> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from 
> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of 
> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  
> Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes 
> was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss 
> talking to him.  I love
the
> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very 
> sad
to
> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement 
> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of 
> California





> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will 
> know
that
> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and 
> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. 
> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our 
> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of 
> files. Later on I
asked
> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as 
> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did 
> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to 
> help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a 
> number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He also 
> served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many years. 
> Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his 
> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
human
> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference 
> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a
shock!



> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



> Dave Andrews







> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' < 
> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> 
> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our 
> friend
and
> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As 
> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last 
> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his 
> spirits had been
high,
> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend 
> the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart 
> that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and 
> adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service 
> so we will respect
his
> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep 
> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  
> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net < 
> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

> 206-604-5507

> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list 
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From dmgina at sero.email  Wed Dec 28 01:52:30 2016
From: dmgina at sero.email (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:52:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <50655c36.719a.448c.af77.e27cc62e0f7a@samobile.net>

Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
He touched many lives what a blessing.

Original message:
> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked with
> him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He sure knew
> a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I even enjoyed
> fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here and on other lists
> as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We are all much richer for
> what he gave. I feel like I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low
> to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
> Hugs to all of you.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike to
> pass away.
> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep
> doing the same.

> Original message:
>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
>> diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
>> wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
>> with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
>> greatly miss him.

>> All Because of Christ,



>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

>> 980.253.0949 (m)

>> Connect with me on
>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
>> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



>> Hello,



>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
>> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
>> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
>> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
>> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
>> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love
> the
>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad
> to
>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
>> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California





>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know
> that
>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
>> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
>> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I
> asked
>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
>> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
>> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
>> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
>> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
>> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
>> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a
> human
>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
>> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!



>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



>> Dave Andrews







>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend
> and
>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
>> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
>> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been
> high,
>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
>> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
>> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
>> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect
> his
>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
>> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
>> mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

>> 206-604-5507

>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
>> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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From dmgina at sero.email  Wed Dec 28 01:54:09 2016
From: dmgina at sero.email (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 20:54:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
 away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <5c1262a4.0408.4fb5.96e9.5055027d7b05@samobile.net>

What cancer did he have, did any of you know that?
I know I didn't.
When you folks spoke on behalf of the pump I knew I couldn't fit in 
when I didn't have one.
So didn't read all of the message on that.

Original message:
> My husband checked his email late last night, and saw the original notice
> and told me. I was shocked. Communicated with him via email and listserves
> very recently, and was not aware of anything being critically wrong. It's a
> lost we will all feel. He contributed in so many ways. And he was a strong
> voice, not shy to share his opinion. His presence will be missed for a very
> long time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked with
> him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He sure knew
> a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I even enjoyed
> fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here and on other lists
> as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We are all much richer for
> what he gave. I feel like I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low
> to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
> Hugs to all of you.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike to pass
> away.
> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep doing
> the same.

> Original message:
>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike
>> on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a
>> lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live
>> healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and
>> friends that will greatly miss him.

>> All Because of Christ,



>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

>> 980.253.0949 (m)

>> Connect with me on
>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the
>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



>> Hello,



>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from
>> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from
>> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of
>> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.
>> Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes
>> was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss
>> talking to him.  I love
> the
>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very
>> sad
> to
>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement
>> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of
>> California





>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will
>> know
> that
>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991.
>> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our
>> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of
>> files. Later on I
> asked
>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as
>> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did
>> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to
>> help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a
>> number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He also
>> served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many years.
>> Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his
>> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
> human
>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference
>> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a
> shock!



>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



>> Dave Andrews







>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our
>> friend
> and
>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As
>> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last
>> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his
>> spirits had been
> high,
>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend
>> the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart
>> that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and
>> adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service
>> so we will respect
> his
>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep
>> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington
>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net <
>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

>> 206-604-5507

>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

>> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list
>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org>
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org





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From joystigile at gmail.com  Wed Dec 28 02:34:22 2016
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 18:34:22 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
In-Reply-To: <50655c36.719a.448c.af77.e27cc62e0f7a@samobile.net>
References: <50655c36.719a.448c.af77.e27cc62e0f7a@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <083701d260b2$e76f6c50$b64e44f0$@gmail.com>

Hi,
Bernadette Jacobs is our new President!  Mike told most people he had cancer
but, not what type.  
Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:53 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at sero.email>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
He touched many lives what a blessing.

Original message:
> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked 
> with him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He 
> sure knew a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I 
> even enjoyed fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here 
> and on other lists as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We 
> are all much richer for what he gave. I feel like I should reset my 
> synthesizer voice way down low to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you
for sharing your life with us.
> Hugs to all of you.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide
Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike 
> to pass away.
> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep 
> doing the same.

> Original message:
>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN 
>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with 
>> Mike on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike 
>> had a lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to 
>> live healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family 
>> and friends that will greatly miss him.

>> All Because of Christ,



>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

>> 980.253.0949 (m)

>> Connect with me on
>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



>> Hello,



>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from 
>> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from 
>> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of 
>> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this 
>> message.  Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that 
>> having Diabetes was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will 
>> certainly miss talking to him.  I love
> the
>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very 
>> sad
> to
>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement 
>> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of 
>> California





>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will 
>> know
> that
>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and 
>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. 
>> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our 
>> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of 
>> files. Later on I
> asked
>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as 
>> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did 
>> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to 
>> help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a 
>> number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He also 
>> served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many years. 
>> Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his 
>> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
> human
>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference 
>> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a
shock!



>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



>> Dave Andrews







>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' < 
>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> 
>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our 
>> friend
> and
>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As 
>> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last 
>> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his 
>> spirits had been
> high,
>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to 
>> attend the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his 
>> heart that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind 
>> children and adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there 
>> be no service so we will respect
> his
>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep 
>> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  
>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net < 
>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

>> 206-604-5507

>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

>> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list 
>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org 
>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbwatlk_nfbnet.org>
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 28 04:04:59 2016
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (Sandra Ryan)
Date: Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:04:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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Bernadette Jacobs is First Vice President. 

Sandi

> On Dec 27, 2016, at 7:52 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
> He touched many lives what a blessing.
> 
> Original message:
>> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked with
>> him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He sure knew
>> a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I even enjoyed
>> fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here and on other lists
>> as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We are all much richer for
>> what he gave. I feel like I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low
>> to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
>> Hugs to all of you.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
>> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
>> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
> 
>> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike to
>> pass away.
>> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep
>> doing the same.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,
> 
> 
> 
>>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
>>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
>>> diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
>>> wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
>>> with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
>>> greatly miss him.
> 
>>> All Because of Christ,
> 
> 
> 
>>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"
> 
>>> 980.253.0949 (m)
> 
>>> Connect with me on
>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!
> 
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
>>> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
> 
> 
> 
>>> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
>>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
>>> Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
>>> Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
>>> cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
>>> someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
>>> life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love
>> the
>>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad
>> to
>>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
>>> Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.
> 
> 
> 
>>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know
>> that
>>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
>>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
>>> those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
>>> there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I
>> asked
>>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
>>> traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
>>> volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
>>> know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
>>> was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
>>> Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
>>> Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a
>> human
>>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
>>> with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!
> 
> 
> 
>>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!
> 
> 
> 
>>> Dave Andrews
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
> 
>>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
>>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
> 
>>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
>>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
> 
> 
>>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend
>> and
>>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
>>> you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
>>> been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been
>> high,
>>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
>>> NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
>>> out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
>>> their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect
>> his
>>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
>>> and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
> 
>>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
>>> mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
>>> 206-604-5507
> 
>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
>>> who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.
> 
>>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
> 
>>> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbnet-members-list_nfbnet.org/joystigile%
> 
>>> 40gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Wed Dec 28 05:30:08 2016
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:30:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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	<2D0C7E7F-0265-4710-A340-47FF982A1AE7@gmail.com>
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Yes and Bernadette Jacobs will move to the President position.


Joyce Kane

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Sandra Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 11:05 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sandra Ryan <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Bernadette Jacobs is First Vice President. 

Sandi

> On Dec 27, 2016, at 7:52 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
> He touched many lives what a blessing.
> 
> Original message:
>> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've 
>> talked with him quite recently and had no idea anything else was 
>> going on. He sure knew a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with 
>> him. Heck, I even enjoyed fighting with him. <grin> He made such 
>> contributions here and on other lists as well. My deep sympathies to 
>> his loved ones. We are all much richer for what he gave. I feel like 
>> I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low to say this, we'll miss
you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
>> Hugs to all of you.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide
Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
> 
>> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike 
>> to pass away.
>> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep 
>> doing the same.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,
> 
> 
> 
>>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN 
>>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with 
>>> Mike on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike 
>>> had a lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to 
>>> live healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family 
>>> and friends that will greatly miss him.
> 
>>> All Because of Christ,
> 
> 
> 
>>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"
> 
>>> 980.253.0949 (m)
> 
>>> Connect with me on
>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo>
LinkedIn!
> 
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
> 
> 
> 
>>> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
>>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from 
>>> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from 
>>> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of 
>>> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this 
>>> message.  Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that 
>>> having Diabetes was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will 
>>> certainly miss talking to him.  I love
>> the
>>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very 
>>> sad
>> to
>>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement 
>>> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.
> 
> 
> 
>>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of 
>>> California
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will 
>>> know
>> that
>>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and 
>>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. 
>>> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our 
>>> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots 
>>> of files. Later on I
>> asked
>>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as 
>>> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did 
>>> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on 
>>> to help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for 
>>> a number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He 
>>> also served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many 
>>> years. Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his 
>>> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
>> human
>>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference 
>>> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a
shock!
> 
> 
> 
>>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!
> 
> 
> 
>>> Dave Andrews
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
> 
>>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' < 
>>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
> 
>>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> 
>>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
>>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
> 
> 
>>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our 
>>> friend
>> and
>>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As 
>>> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last 
>>> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his 
>>> spirits had been
>> high,
>>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to 
>>> attend the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his 
>>> heart that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind 
>>> children and adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there 
>>> be no service so we will respect
>> his
>>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep 
>>> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
> 
>>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net < 
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
>>> 206-604-5507
> 
>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.
> 
>>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.
> 
>>> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing 
>>> list <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org 
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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>> tigile%
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>> errymun
>>> den.com>
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>> rrymund
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>> il
> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Wed Dec 28 06:12:01 2016
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 01:12:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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Hello all,

I am interested in getting involved at the National level. What do I do? Am
I elgible? Who do I contact for more information.

My friendship with Mike was in it's infancy and this is one of the topics I
wanted to discuss with him. We only had a few conversations, but it was off
to a great start. I will miss him, and I will always wonder where our
friendship could have gone. I feel that if nothing more, my quest to do more
as a member of this organization would be in honor of him.

R I P my new friend

Living the dream, by raising expectations!

Much Love,
Walter Mitchell
Member, NFB Ohio, Cincinnati chapter, Diabetes Action Network Ohio
Coordinator, NFB NEWSLINE Registered Ohio
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 12:30 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Yes and Bernadette Jacobs will move to the President position.


Joyce Kane

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Sandra Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 11:05 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sandra Ryan <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Bernadette Jacobs is First Vice President. 

Sandi

> On Dec 27, 2016, at 7:52 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
> He touched many lives what a blessing.
> 
> Original message:
>> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've 
>> talked with him quite recently and had no idea anything else was 
>> going on. He sure knew a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with 
>> him. Heck, I even enjoyed fighting with him. <grin> He made such 
>> contributions here and on other lists as well. My deep sympathies to 
>> his loved ones. We are all much richer for what he gave. I feel like 
>> I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low to say this, we'll 
>> miss
you Mike. Thank you for sharing your life with us.
>> Hugs to all of you.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide
Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
> 
>> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike 
>> to pass away.
>> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep 
>> doing the same.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,
> 
> 
> 
>>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN 
>>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with 
>>> Mike on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike 
>>> had a lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to 
>>> live healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family 
>>> and friends that will greatly miss him.
> 
>>> All Because of Christ,
> 
> 
> 
>>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"
> 
>>> 980.253.0949 (m)
> 
>>> Connect with me on
>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo>
LinkedIn!
> 
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
> 
> 
> 
>>> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
>>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from 
>>> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from 
>>> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of 
>>> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this 
>>> message.  Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that 
>>> having Diabetes was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will 
>>> certainly miss talking to him.  I love
>> the
>>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very 
>>> sad
>> to
>>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement 
>>> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.
> 
> 
> 
>>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of 
>>> California
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will 
>>> know
>> that
>>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and 
>>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991.
>>> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our 
>>> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots 
>>> of files. Later on I
>> asked
>>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as 
>>> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did 
>>> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on 
>>> to help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for 
>>> a number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He 
>>> also served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many 
>>> years. Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his 
>>> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
>> human
>>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference 
>>> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came 
>>> as a
shock!
> 
> 
> 
>>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!
> 
> 
> 
>>> Dave Andrews
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800
> 
>>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' < 
>>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news
> 
>>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> 
>>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
> 
>>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
> 
> 
>>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our 
>>> friend
>> and
>>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As 
>>> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last 
>>> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his 
>>> spirits had been
>> high,
>>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to 
>>> attend the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his 
>>> heart that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind 
>>> children and adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there 
>>> be no service so we will respect
>> his
>>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep 
>>> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.
> 
>>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington 
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net < 
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
> 
>>> 206-604-5507
> 
>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.
> 
>>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they
want.
> 
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From dmgina at sero.email  Wed Dec 28 18:45:43 2016
From: dmgina at sero.email (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:45:43 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <7efaff0c.46fc.4401.907f.36db3cb45ead@samobile.net>

Oh what a fine lady she is, I have always enjoyed visiting with her.
I know you folks are busy so I try not to bother anyone.
Blessings

Original message:
> Hi,
> Bernadette Jacobs is our new President!  Mike told most people he had cancer
> but, not what type.
> Joy


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:53 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at sero.email>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
> away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

> Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
> He touched many lives what a blessing.

> Original message:
>> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've talked
>> with him quite recently and had no idea anything else was going on. He
>> sure knew a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with him. Heck, I
>> even enjoyed fighting with him. <grin> He made such contributions here
>> and on other lists as well. My deep sympathies to his loved ones. We
>> are all much richer for what he gave. I feel like I should reset my
>> synthesizer voice way down low to say this, we'll miss you Mike. Thank you
> for sharing your life with us.
>> Hugs to all of you.
>> Veronica


>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide
> Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the
>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

>> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike
>> to pass away.
>> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep
>> doing the same.

>> Original message:
>>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



>>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
>>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with
>>> Mike on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike
>>> had a lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to
>>> live healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family
>>> and friends that will greatly miss him.

>>> All Because of Christ,



>>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

>>> 980.253.0949 (m)

>>> Connect with me on
>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the
>>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



>>> Hello,



>>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from
>>> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from
>>> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of
>>> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this
>>> message.  Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that
>>> having Diabetes was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will
>>> certainly miss talking to him.  I love
>> the
>>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very
>>> sad
>> to
>>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement
>>> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



>>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of
>>> California





>>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will
>>> know
>> that
>>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
>>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991.
>>> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our
>>> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of
>>> files. Later on I
>> asked
>>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as
>>> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did
>>> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to
>>> help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a
>>> number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He also
>>> served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many years.
>>> Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his
>>> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
>> human
>>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference
>>> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a
> shock!



>>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



>>> Dave Andrews







>>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

>>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
>>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

>>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



>>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our
>>> friend
>> and
>>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As
>>> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last
>>> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his
>>> spirits had been
>> high,
>>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to
>>> attend the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his
>>> heart that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind
>>> children and adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there
>>> be no service so we will respect
>> his
>>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep
>>> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

>>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net <
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

>>> 206-604-5507

>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and
>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

>>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

>>> _______________________________________________ nfbwatlk mailing list
>>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org
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From TALey at ups.com  Wed Dec 28 20:56:40 2016
From: TALey at ups.com (TALey at ups.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2016 20:56:40 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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We will, indeed, all miss Mike Freeman. His efforts on behalf of the blind of Washington state, and of the nation, especially those of us living with diabetes, were driven by his belief in the capabilities of the blind in every-day-life, and in the dignity of living independently. He loved to engage with people, and always had such encouraging words to those new on this list. 

If my information is correct, Mike was diagnosed with kidney cancer. 

I will miss him on this list, at conventions, in our efforts on the NFB R&D committee, and especially in our efforts together to improve the lives of those living with diabetes and vision loss. I first personally befriended Mike back in 1995 when working as a support analyst for a company named Blazie Engineering. Blazie manufactured small hand-held Braille based electronic notetakers named the Braille And Speak, and later the Braille Lite. Mike was a frequent contributor to our email support list serves, and just like on this list, Mike could always be counted on to share his experience and expertise with others. 

Bernie - I know it is with a heavy heart that you take over leadership of the Diabetes Action Network of the NFB. I wish you and the board continued success, and even greater success going forward. 

Tom Ley


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2016 1:46 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at sero.email>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Oh what a fine lady she is, I have always enjoyed visiting with her.
I know you folks are busy so I try not to bother anyone.
Blessings

Original message:
> Hi,
> Bernadette Jacobs is our new President!  Mike told most people he had 
> cancer but, not what type.
> Joy


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 5:53 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at sero.email>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

> Who is the vice president and now president he is gone?
> He touched many lives what a blessing.

> Original message:
>> What a shock. I still can't get the lump out of my throat. I've 
>> talked with him quite recently and had no idea anything else was 
>> going on. He sure knew a lot. I enjoyed batting things around with 
>> him. Heck, I even enjoyed fighting with him. <grin> He made such 
>> contributions here and on other lists as well. My deep sympathies to 
>> his loved ones. We are all much richer for what he gave. I feel like 
>> I should reset my synthesizer voice way down low to say this, we'll 
>> miss you Mike. Thank you
> for sharing your life with us.
>> Hugs to all of you.
>> Veronica


>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>> Guide
> Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 12:55 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

>> I was pleased to learn it was cancer not diabeeties that caused Mike 
>> to pass away.
>> We work hard to keep going in the rite direction, I know we will keep 
>> doing the same.

>> Original message:
>>> Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,



>>> I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN 
>>> President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with 
>>> Mike on diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike 
>>> had a lot of wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to 
>>> live healthy lives with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family 
>>> and friends that will greatly miss him.

>>> All Because of Christ,



>>> Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

>>> 980.253.0949 (m)

>>> Connect with me on
>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the 
>>> passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network



>>> Hello,



>>> I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from 
>>> David Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from 
>>> Marcie Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of 
>>> Washington.  I cried earlier and am now able to send out this 
>>> message.  Mike Freeman was someone who helped me to realize that 
>>> having Diabetes was just a fact of life and just to move on.  I will 
>>> certainly miss talking to him.  I love
>> the
>>> sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very 
>>> sad
>> to
>>> have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement 
>>> from Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.



>>> Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of 
>>> California





>>> Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will 
>>> know
>> that
>>> Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and 
>>> enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991.
>>> In those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our 
>>> bulletinboard and there were only a few discussion areas, and lots 
>>> of files. Later on I
>> asked
>>> Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as 
>>> the traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did 
>>> this, as a volunteer for many years and could always be counted on 
>>> to help. As you know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for 
>>> a number of years, and was President of our Diabetics Division. He 
>>> also served on our R&D Committee, among many other things, for many years.
>>> Even if you hadn't met Mike, you probably knew him from his 
>>> extraordinarily deep voice, as a
>> human
>>> sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference 
>>> Call with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came 
>>> as a
> shock!



>>> Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!



>>> Dave Andrews







>>> Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

>>> To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' < 
>>> <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>>> Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

>>> From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> 
>>> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

>>> Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>



>>> It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our 
>>> friend
>> and
>>> long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As 
>>> many of you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last 
>>> summer and had been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his 
>>> spirits had been
>> high,
>>> his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to 
>>> attend the NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his 
>>> heart that gave out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind 
>>> children and adults realize their dreams. Mike requested that there 
>>> be no service so we will respect
>> his
>>> wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep 
>>> Connie and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

>>> Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington 
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net < 
>>> <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

>>> 206-604-5507

>>> The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and 
>>> friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind.

>>> Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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From everett at everettgavel.com  Thu Dec 29 13:38:06 2016
From: everett at everettgavel.com (Everett Gavel)
Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:38:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Very Sad, Indeed: The Passing Away Of Mike Freeman,
 President of the Diabetes Action Network
Message-ID: <005301d261d8$ca141670$5e3c4350$@everettgavel.com>

Hi Gang,

I'm sad to hear about Mike's passing. He is one of
the NFB stalwarts who seemed to be at every
National convention, and in nearly every meeting.
He was always helping with this or leading that.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who he inspired over
the years. The NFB, and the DAN for that matter,
is what it is today due in memorable part to our
dear Mike Freeman. May his soul be blessed and at
peace. Balls to the wall, Mike! To the barricades,
indeed! 

Congratulations, Bernadette. Though I'd rather
have voted you in than you have to step-up this
way. But, with a man like Mike, sometimes the only
way to open the position is for him to pass on.
Because he does a good if not great job, and is
preferred and even enjoyed by many. May you enjoy
many years to come, with the same sort of loyalty
and love, Bernadette. Blessings to your efforts! 


Strive On!
Everett



Original message:
> Hi,
> Bernadette Jacobs is our new President!  Mike
told most people he had cancer
> but, not what type.
> Joy







From rubypolk0 at sbcglobal.net  Fri Dec 30 19:43:17 2016
From: rubypolk0 at sbcglobal.net (Ruby Polk)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 13:43:17 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know
 about the passing away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network
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As a Former DAN Board Member, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to
all the Family and Friends of Mike Freeman. He helped me greatly as a new
Diabetic of three years. I received inportant  information in that  time
which helped me learn how to Manage my Diabetes Today.   I shall go forth
with all of Mike's knowledge helping others as Mike has helped me.

Ruby Polk, NFBMO,President, Kansas City Chapterk



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
margo and isis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 7:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: margo and isis <margo.downey at roadrunner.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

I feel very sad and shocked at the news about Mike Freeman.  I'll never
forget that deep voice and his kindness and his wish for everyone to have
their dreams come true.  

Sometimes, Mike and I didn't agree on anything, but, we have been friends
for a very long time.  I remember him and others on the old BBS bulletin
boards and on places like CompuServ and so on.  

Prayers go out to family and friends and for Mike as he continues his life
journey.

Mi8ke, thanks for being a friend to all of us and thanks for all you've
done.  Here's a virtual hug to Mike, his friends and family.

Margo Downey and Guide Dog Isis and

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jerry Munden via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 8:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jerry Munden; officeofthepresident at nfb.org; riveraley at verizon.net;
gwunder at earthlink.net
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

Dear NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Friends,

 

I was very sad to get the news last night of the passing of NFB DAN
President Mike Freeman. I had the pleasure to know and serve with Mike on
diabetes related issues for the blind over the years. Mike had a lot of
wisdom and a strong desire to help his NFB friends to live healthy lives
with diabetes.  My prayers go out to his family and friends that will
greatly miss him.

All Because of Christ,

 

Jerry Munden, "Recipient of the 2011 NFB Bolotin Award"

980.253.0949 (m)

Connect with me on
<https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrymunden?trk=hp-identity-photo> LinkedIn!

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, December 27, 2016 1:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
Cc: Joy Stigile <joystigile at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I am very sad to let you know about the passing
away of Mike Freeman, President of Diabetes Action Network

 

Hello,

 

I am sending below to all of you 2 messages.  The first one is from David
Andrews our list serve moderator and the second one is from Marcie
Carpenter, President of National Federation of the Blind of Washington.  I
cried earlier and am now able to send out this message.  Mike Freeman was
someone who helped me to realize that having Diabetes was just a fact of
life and just to move on.  I will certainly miss talking to him.  I love the
sound of his voice, wisdom and practicality towards life.  I am very sad to
have to tell you of his passing away. See below for the announcement from
Marci Carpenter, President of the NFB of Washington.

 

Sincerely, Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California 

 

 

Those of you who have used NFBNET in its various incarnations will know that
Mike was an integral part of our success. He was an immediate and
enthusiastic user of the service, when we went live in June of 1991. In
those days you had to use a dial-up modem to get to our bulletinboard and
there were only a few discussion areas, and lots of files. Later on I asked
Mike, and Steve Jacobson, to assist with the monitoring of lists, as the
traffic and number of lists had increased dramatically.  He did this, as a
volunteer for many years and could always be counted on to help. As you
know, he was President of the NFB of Washington for a number of years, and
was President of our Diabetics Division. He also served on our R&D
Committee, among many other things, for many years. Even if you hadn't met
Mike, you probably knew him from his extraordinarily deep voice, as a human
sign, at NFB conventions. I and others participated on a Conference Call
with him this past Tuesday, and he sounded good, so this came as a shock!

 

Mike, thank you, and we will miss you!

 

Dave Andrews

 

 

 

Date: Mon, 26 Dec 2016 14:43:30 -0800

To: 'NFB of Washington Talk Mailing List' List' <
<mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Subject: [nfbwatlk] sad news

From: Marci Carpenter via nfbwatlk < <mailto:nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>
nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org>

Cc: Marci Carpenter < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mjc59 at comcast.net>

 

It is with a heavy heart that I write to share the news that our friend and
long-time Federationist Mike Freeman passed away last Saturday. As many of
you know Mike had been diagnosed with terminal cancer last summer and had
been undergoing treatment. In the last few weeks his spirits had been high,
his treatment had been going pretty well and he was planning to attend the
NFB Washington Seminar next month. In the end it was his heart that gave
out. Mike dedicated his life to helping blind children and adults realize
their dreams. Mike requested that there be no service so we will respect his
wishes. I will forward more information when I have it. Please keep Connie
and Shanti in your thoughts and prayers.

Marci Carpenter, President NFB of Washington  <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>
mjc59 at comcast.net < <mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net> mailto:mjc59 at comcast.net>

206-604-5507

The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends
who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation's blind. 

Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.

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From dandrews at visi.com  Sat Dec 31 01:50:56 2016
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 19:50:56 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Mike Freeman's obituary
Message-ID: <auto-000073968654@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>
>
>JOSEPH "MIKE" MICHAEL FREEMAN
>October 30, 1948 ~ December 24, 2016
>
>Mike passed away December 24, 2016 from a cardiac event. As a child, 
>Mike attended the Washington State School for the Blind where he 
>would later serve as a member of several committees. He graduated 
>from Columbia River High School. He attended Reed College before 
>receiving his Master's Degree in physics from New Mexico State University.
>
>Dedicated to public service, Mike spent many years in service to the 
>National Federation of the Blind. President of the Washington State 
>chapter for several years, he also served as a member of the national board.
>
>Mike held his Ham Radio license for more than 50 years and has been 
>an active member of the Clark County Ham Radio Club.
>
>Remembered for his great sense of humor, and love of lively 
>conversation, Mike was an accomplished musician and played numerous 
>instruments. He and his wife, Connie, enjoyed many travel adventures 
>with their trailer.
>
>Mike is survived by his wife, Connie Utterback, and daughter, 
>Shanthi Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents Rex and Helen Freeman.
>
>At Mike's request, no funeral service will be held.
>Donations may be made to -
>National Federation of the Blind
>200 East Wells Street
>Baltimore, Maryland 21230




