From underdogmj at comcast.net  Thu Jan  2 14:23:15 2020
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 09:23:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] It is Lester jus saying hi and happy new year
In-Reply-To: <9223F953-2DE9-4161-83E8-7529202DFF9A@gmail.com>
References: <10db01d5aab8$075b5c70$16121550$@gmail.com>
	<9223F953-2DE9-4161-83E8-7529202DFF9A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C729CBEAF2EB414A9799D22BCC244665@mesmjcomputer>

Hi I am checking this llink 
I have not got a email for about a week anda  half 
Can some one email me on this list please 
>From Mr Lester 
1  2 2020 



From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Thu Jan  2 14:25:52 2020
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 09:25:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] It is Lester jus saying hi and happy new year
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	<C729CBEAF2EB414A9799D22BCC244665@mesmjcomputer>
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Your message coming through Lester. Happy New Year...

Rick

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Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] It is Lester jus saying hi and happy new year

Hi I am checking this llink
I have not got a email for about a week anda  half Can some one email me on
this list please From Mr Lester
1  2 2020 

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Jan  2 14:53:37 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2020 08:53:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] It is Lester jus saying hi and happy new year
In-Reply-To: <C729CBEAF2EB414A9799D22BCC244665@mesmjcomputer>
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 Happy new year!

    Jamie 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 2, 2020, at 8:24 AM, Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi I am checking this llink I have not got a email for about a week anda  half Can some one email me on this list please From Mr Lester 1  2 2020 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Jan  9 21:52:14 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020 15:52:14 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question
Message-ID: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>

Hi all!  Our list has been pretty quiet for a while, so I thought I would
pose a question for everyone to help me decide on a new phone.  My iPhone 7
is starting to have issues with the charging port and battery life.  Before
something critical happens, I want to start hunting for a new phone.  I
can't risk not having a phone for my Dexcom.    I know the iPhone 8 is no
different than the 7, so I am wondering about the 10.  I understand that it
does not have the home button, so how does a blind person use it?  Also, how
do you turn the voice on and off, since we now do three presses of the home
button.  If you were me, would you upgrade to the 8 or go for the 10?  I may
not be able to afford the 10 right now though, but I am also wondering how
we can use it.  Thanks!

 

 
Jamie

 



From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Thu Jan  9 22:29:33 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020 17:29:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question
In-Reply-To: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>
References: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d5c73c$44cf2910$ce6d7b30$@comcast.net>

Jamie, Depending on how you pay for your iPhone and your plan, there are
ways you can qualify for a loan and pay a small amount per month. It is how
my husband and I did this. Apple should be able to tell you about the
program that offers the loan and what you have to fill out to qualify. 

This meant for me that I upgraded from the 7 to the 10
. You turn off voiceover with three clicks of the power button instead of
three clicks of the home button. It is a toggle, so you turn on voiceover
with the same "three clicks of the power button."

As to the home button, there is haptic feedback which can be learned. If you
slide your finger from the bottom of the phone up, you should feel and hear
two haptic sounds. 

If you can use Dexcom with your phone you can master this challenge. I think
it just takes a little practice and getting used to. I wish you luck with
your decision and ask apple about their upgrade program, as if you qualify
it takes the worry about making that decision. Good luck.

Jeanette Kutash   

From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 4:52 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Hi all!  Our list has been pretty quiet for a while, so I thought I would
pose a question for everyone to help me decide on a new phone.  My iPhone 7
is starting to have issues with the charging port and battery life.  Before
something critical happens, I want to start hunting for a new phone.  I
can't risk not having a phone for my Dexcom.    I know the iPhone 8 is no
different than the 7, so I am wondering about the 10.  I understand that it
does not have the home button, so how does a blind person use it?  Also, how
do you turn the voice on and off, since we now do three presses of the home
button.  If you were me, would you upgrade to the 8 or go for the 10?  I may
not be able to afford the 10 right now though, but I am also wondering how
we can use it.  Thanks!

 

 
Jamie

 

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Jan  9 22:33:53 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020 16:33:53 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question
In-Reply-To: <000001d5c73c$44cf2910$ce6d7b30$@comcast.net>
References: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>
	<000001d5c73c$44cf2910$ce6d7b30$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009501d5c73c$dfe13060$9fa39120$@gmail.com>

Thanks!  I will check in to the upgrade program, since I would like to get
the ten.  I'm pretty good with learning technology, so I should be able to
master this!

				Jamie
  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 9, 2020 4:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Jamie, Depending on how you pay for your iPhone and your plan, there are
ways you can qualify for a loan and pay a small amount per month. It is how
my husband and I did this. Apple should be able to tell you about the
program that offers the loan and what you have to fill out to qualify. 

This meant for me that I upgraded from the 7 to the 10 . You turn off
voiceover with three clicks of the power button instead of three clicks of
the home button. It is a toggle, so you turn on voiceover with the same
"three clicks of the power button."

As to the home button, there is haptic feedback which can be learned. If you
slide your finger from the bottom of the phone up, you should feel and hear
two haptic sounds. 

If you can use Dexcom with your phone you can master this challenge. I think
it just takes a little practice and getting used to. I wish you luck with
your decision and ask apple about their upgrade program, as if you qualify
it takes the worry about making that decision. Good luck.

Jeanette Kutash   

From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 4:52 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Hi all!  Our list has been pretty quiet for a while, so I thought I would
pose a question for everyone to help me decide on a new phone.  My iPhone 7
is starting to have issues with the charging port and battery life.  Before
something critical happens, I want to start hunting for a new phone.  I
can't risk not having a phone for my Dexcom.    I know the iPhone 8 is no
different than the 7, so I am wondering about the 10.  I understand that it
does not have the home button, so how does a blind person use it?  Also, how
do you turn the voice on and off, since we now do three presses of the home
button.  If you were me, would you upgrade to the 8 or go for the 10?  I may
not be able to afford the 10 right now though, but I am also wondering how
we can use it.  Thanks!

 

 
Jamie

 

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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 10 00:07:50 2020
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020 19:07:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question
In-Reply-To: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>
References: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006001d5c749$ffb6fca0$ff24f5e0$@gmail.com>

Hello Jamie,

I have a small company that provide cell phones and service plans via.
Verizon. Right now you can get a Iphone 8 for $18.74 per month plus the
service plan, which include unlimited everything and the insurance for
$42.00 per month. Your total bill monthly would be $60.74.

The way you turn voice over on the Iphones 10 and 11 is to use a 3 finger
double tap. This is the way to do it if the accessibility is on. My company
has blind technical support for additional information, as a matter of fact,
customer service and tech support is designed to be facilitated by blind and
low vision employees. Please call:

800-340-8211, select 2 for wireless L2T and select 1 for customer svc and 2
for tech support.

I hope that this helps you. I encourage you to consider becoming the best
part of L2T.






Thank you,
Walter Mitchell
President/Owner, L2T Products and Services, LLC
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101 Toll Free
(513) 655-2238 Local Direct Line
(877) 226-5824 Fax
www.L2Tpands.com Website

?From Logistics to Technology,
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 4:52 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Hi all!  Our list has been pretty quiet for a while, so I thought I would
pose a question for everyone to help me decide on a new phone.  My iPhone 7
is starting to have issues with the charging port and battery life.  Before
something critical happens, I want to start hunting for a new phone.  I
can't risk not having a phone for my Dexcom.    I know the iPhone 8 is no
different than the 7, so I am wondering about the 10.  I understand that it
does not have the home button, so how does a blind person use it?  Also, how
do you turn the voice on and off, since we now do three presses of the home
button.  If you were me, would you upgrade to the 8 or go for the 10?  I may
not be able to afford the 10 right now though, but I am also wondering how
we can use it.  Thanks!

 

 
Jamie

 

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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Fri Jan 10 02:20:55 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2020 21:20:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question
In-Reply-To: <006001d5c749$ffb6fca0$ff24f5e0$@gmail.com>
References: <006a01d5c737$0f49a130$2ddce390$@gmail.com>
	<006001d5c749$ffb6fca0$ff24f5e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601d5c75c$96f56180$c4e02480$@comcast.net>


You can also do it with the triple tap on the power button if the
accessibility features are on. Both ways work. 

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 7:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Walter Mitchell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Hello Jamie,

I have a small company that provide cell phones and service plans via.
Verizon. Right now you can get a Iphone 8 for $18.74 per month plus the
service plan, which include unlimited everything and the insurance for
$42.00 per month. Your total bill monthly would be $60.74.

The way you turn voice over on the Iphones 10 and 11 is to use a 3 finger
double tap. This is the way to do it if the accessibility is on. My company
has blind technical support for additional information, as a matter of fact,
customer service and tech support is designed to be facilitated by blind and
low vision employees. Please call:

800-340-8211, select 2 for wireless L2T and select 1 for customer svc and 2
for tech support.

I hope that this helps you. I encourage you to consider becoming the best
part of L2T.






Thank you,
Walter Mitchell
President/Owner, L2T Products and Services, LLC
(800) 340-8211 ext. 101 Toll Free
(513) 655-2238 Local Direct Line
(877) 226-5824 Fax
www.L2Tpands.com Website

?From Logistics to Technology,
We deliver Quality?!

NOTICE:? This e-mail transmission (including any documents or files
accompanying it) may contain confidential information. It is intended only
for the use of the recipients named above. If you are not an intended
recipient, please (1) do not read, copy or retransmit this communication,
(2) delete it immediately, and (3) notify sender promptly. Any unauthorized
dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly
prohibited.



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2020 4:52 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iPhone question

Hi all!  Our list has been pretty quiet for a while, so I thought I would
pose a question for everyone to help me decide on a new phone.  My iPhone 7
is starting to have issues with the charging port and battery life.  Before
something critical happens, I want to start hunting for a new phone.  I
can't risk not having a phone for my Dexcom.    I know the iPhone 8 is no
different than the 7, so I am wondering about the 10.  I understand that it
does not have the home button, so how does a blind person use it?  Also, how
do you turn the voice on and off, since we now do three presses of the home
button.  If you were me, would you upgrade to the 8 or go for the 10?  I may
not be able to afford the 10 right now though, but I am also wondering how
we can use it.  Thanks!

 

 
Jamie

 

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From missktlab1217 at frontier.com  Tue Jan 21 12:38:15 2020
From: missktlab1217 at frontier.com (Lisa Belville)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 06:38:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.? My A1C was 7.6 and my 
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which 
prompted the diagnosis.? In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar 
was 125.


I've been on Metformin since July.? My Dad and sister are also type II, 
and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm 
lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues 
my dad and sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and 
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and 
confusing.? I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight 
sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually 
like.? My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.? <sigh and 
grin>? I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with 
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.? she 
didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second 
appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.? 
I'm totally blind and live alone.? I have Medicare as well as Medicade 
coverage.? What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me 
how to use it.? If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to 
show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



-- 
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com




From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 13:33:21 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:33:21 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <941B0F09-BC00-441E-A4CB-E5533CF26F36@gmail.com>

Welcome to the list! You can easily and independently test your blood sugar with the Prodigy Voice meter. Your local pharmacist should be able to order it for you, but just make sure they order the one that says voice after it. Others on this list will probably chime in and tell you where they have purchased theirs, because some pharmacies don?t carry it.

     Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 21, 2020, at 6:39 AM, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi, all.
> 
> 
> Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was 125.
> 
> 
> I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and sister have.
> 
> 
> I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.
> 
> 
> My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.
> 
> 
> So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.
> 
> 
> Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
> 
> 
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Jan 21 14:54:03 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:54:03 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>
	<8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my 
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which 
prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar 
was 125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, 
and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm 
lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues 
my dad and sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and 
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and 
confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight 
sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually 
like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with 
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she 
didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second 
appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  
I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade 
coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me 
how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to 
show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



-- 
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 15:05:05 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 09:05:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>	<8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
	<001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00f401d5d06c$2a8a26c0$7f9e7440$@gmail.com>

Beans are a starch and have enough carbs, you will need to bolus if you use
insulin, or include the carb count into your daily amounts. Beans are good
for you-- kidney, peas, black beans, etc.-- but have a high carb count
still.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers
it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting
it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get
the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern
beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good
sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite
filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some
initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who
specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer
suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro
complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in
calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one
for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein
with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using
regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the
one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use
immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was
125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and
both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in
that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and
sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so
I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My
weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't
seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my
blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  
I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade
coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to
use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but
I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



--
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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From mota1252 at samobile.net  Tue Jan 21 15:07:36 2020
From: mota1252 at samobile.net (Milton Ota)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:07:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
Message-ID: <760d973c.d4bd.492a.b9ab.fbe224460d9f@samobile.net>

Hello, and Welcome to the group.

If you haven't started already, you need to spend time exercising and 
make it apart of a routine.

I suggest that you get yourself the Prodegy voice Talking Glucose 
Meter. Have your doctor prescribe it through your pharmacy. If 
insurance won't cover the cost of the meter it is not very expensive to 
pay it out of pocket. You can order the meter if paying out of pocket 
through the National Federation of the Blind, Independence Market by 
calling (410) 659-9314 and speak to someone in the Independence Market. 
cost is around $75.00.

If you are having other issues that need special attention, ask your 
doctor to refer you to either a Diabetes Educator and that person can 
also help you learn to test your blood sugars. The diabetes Educator 
might also be a  dietitian, who can help you make good food choices to 
better manage your diet and intake of food.

Keep asking questions on this list as there are many who could help.

Original message:
> Hi, all.


> Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.? My A1C was 7.6 and my
> sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
> prompted the diagnosis.? In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar
> was 125.


> I've been on Metformin since July.? My Dad and sister are also type II,
> and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm
> lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues
> my dad and sister have.


> I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
> reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
> confusing.? I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight
> sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually
> like.? My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.? <sigh and
> grin>? I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


> My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
> Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.? she
> didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second
> appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


> So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.
> I'm totally blind and live alone.? I have Medicare as well as Medicade
> coverage.? What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me
> how to use it.? If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to
> show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


> Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



> --
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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From pratikp1 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 15:09:19 2020
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:09:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <00f401d5d06c$2a8a26c0$7f9e7440$@gmail.com>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>	<8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>	<001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
	<00f401d5d06c$2a8a26c0$7f9e7440$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <012e01d5d06c$c174f290$445ed7b0$@gmail.com>

Having worked with a couple of people to reverse type two diabetes, I would
urge you to take a look at literature regarding how your body works with
regards to insulin creation and absorption. Books like the Starch Solution,
the China Study, and many others will provide you information on diet
choices. The Most recent book by Dr. Michael Gregger called How Not to Diet
will also be helpful. If you are interested in learning about whole, plant
based foods, let me know. I can provide more resources. 

Regards,

Pratik


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:05 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Beans are a starch and have enough carbs, you will need to bolus if you use
insulin, or include the carb count into your daily amounts. Beans are good
for you-- kidney, peas, black beans, etc.-- but have a high carb count
still.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers
it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting
it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get
the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern
beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good
sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite
filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some
initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who
specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer
suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro
complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in
calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one
for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein
with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using
regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the
one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use
immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was
125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and
both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in
that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and
sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so
I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My
weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't
seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my
blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  
I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade
coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to
use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but
I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



--
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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From ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com  Tue Jan 21 15:16:20 2020
From: ali.benmerzouga at hotmail.com (Ali Benmerzouga)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 15:16:20 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>
	<8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
	<001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <BYAPR14MB2661BEB8C9E5A8D5CC0FD5E3F00D0@BYAPR14MB2661.namprd14.prod.outlook.com>

Good morning everyone,

I got my Prodigy Voice (accessible)  from Giant Eagle Pharmacy, I am not
sure if you have one where you are. I got it covered by Medicaid and
proscribed by my doctor.

I do test my sugar at least once a day, mostly before breakfast. I am a type
2, like you. Knowing your numbers (sugar level) is better than ignoring
them. They help you keep an open eye on what you should do or not during the
day.

In addition to the many advices and recommendations about food you will get
from this great list, I suggest including some exercises in your daily
routine too. Start simple and build on that.

Best!

Have a great day.

Ali


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 9:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers
it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting
it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get
the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern
beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good
sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite
filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some
initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who
specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer
suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro
complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in
calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one
for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein
with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using
regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the
one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use
immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was
125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and
both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in
that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and
sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so
I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My
weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't
seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my
blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  
I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade
coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to
use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but
I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



--
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 16:41:30 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:41:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <012e01d5d06c$c174f290$445ed7b0$@gmail.com>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>	<8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>	<001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>	<00f401d5d06c$2a8a26c0$7f9e7440$@gmail.com>
	<012e01d5d06c$c174f290$445ed7b0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003001d5d079$a2c16060$e8442120$@gmail.com>

I'm interested.can you contact me off list.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Pratik
Patel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Pratik Patel <pratikp1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Having worked with a couple of people to reverse type two diabetes, I would
urge you to take a look at literature regarding how your body works with
regards to insulin creation and absorption. Books like the Starch Solution,
the China Study, and many others will provide you information on diet
choices. The Most recent book by Dr. Michael Gregger called How Not to Diet
will also be helpful. If you are interested in learning about whole, plant
based foods, let me know. I can provide more resources. 

Regards,

Pratik


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 10:05 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Beans are a starch and have enough carbs, you will need to bolus if you use
insulin, or include the carb count into your daily amounts. Beans are good
for you-- kidney, peas, black beans, etc.-- but have a high carb count
still.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 8:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers
it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting
it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get
the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern
beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good
sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite
filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some
initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who
specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer
suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro
complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in
calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one
for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein
with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using
regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the
one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use
immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was
125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and
both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in
that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and
sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so
I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My
weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't
seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my
blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  
I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade
coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to
use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but
I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 16:43:15 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:43:15 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Dexcom G6 is now available for Medicare
 patients!*
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*	Ensure your patients meet the  <https://dexcom.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6cec88d035c8eeac538f0056&id=994681182e&e=f654bdf2a8> Medicare coverage criteria*
*	Prescribe to the patient?s preferred Walgreens location?
*	Walgreens will reach out to your office for required documentation
*	Walgreens will follow up with the patient to fill their prescription?

 




Medicare patients currently using Dexcom G5 will be automatically updated to Dexcom G6 when their Dexcom G5 transmitter is out of warranty. This means they will automatically get a new Dexcom G6 transmitter and sensors with instructions on how to update the receiver and app. If they do not have a compatible receiver, they will get a new Dexcom G6 receiver.

Medicare FAQs, clinical benefits, and more are available at  <https://dexcom.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f6cec88d035c8eeac538f0056&id=550ec84fa3&e=f654bdf2a8> dexcomprovider.com/medicare. 

 



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*	RT-CGM is now rated "A" level evidence to improve glycemic control in patients with T1D (by contrast, intermittent scanning CGM was given an evidence rating of "C" for the same population).2 
*	 RT-CGM may be used to effectively improve A1C, increase time in range, and improve neonatal outcomes in pregnant women with T1D.2  
*	Blinded CGM devices were considered helpful tools for retrospective data analysis, patient education, and medication titration.3  

 



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2 American Diabetes A. 7. Diabetes Technology: Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes-2020. Diabetes Care 2020;43:S77-S88.
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From sanders.mary1992 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 21 17:45:20 2020
From: sanders.mary1992 at gmail.com (Mary Sanders)
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 10:45:20 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Dexcom G6 is now available for Medicare
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Yahoo!!! So happy to see this!

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From letsdanceintx at gmail.com  Wed Jan 22 17:10:14 2020
From: letsdanceintx at gmail.com (Verlyn Baldwin)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:10:14 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
Message-ID: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>

Hi List,
I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am to
begin using the Inpen system.
I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
I would appreciate any helpful hints.
Verlyn Baldwin
letsdanceintx at gmail.com




From angela.mperone at optimum.net  Wed Jan 22 17:16:55 2020
From: angela.mperone at optimum.net (angela.mperone at optimum.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:16:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new e mails to follow
Message-ID: <003e01d5d147$bf92f4a0$3eb8dde0$@optimum.net>

Greetings  as of January 23, 2020 the 2 emails for me will no longer be
viable. Angela.mperone at optimum.net <mailto:Angela.mperone at optimum.net>  and
Ang345 at optonline.net <mailto:Ang345 at optonline.net>  new ones will follow in
a few days. Any questions  call 848-209-9465 Angela Perone 



From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan 22 17:46:30 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:46:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>

I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?

     Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi List,
> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am to
> begin using the Inpen system.
> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
> Verlyn Baldwin
> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
> 
> 
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From gwocher at gwocher.com  Wed Jan 22 18:10:38 2020
From: gwocher at gwocher.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:10:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>
	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C66B33DA-0F7A-46A4-AC98-646E5A6F1D55@gwocher.com>

Hello,
From what I understand it is a cross between a insulin pen and a insulin pump. I believe it works in conjunction with the dexcom system. It is similar to a normal pen in that you inject it like a regular insulin pen. However it has bluetooth connectivity. It has an app on your phone that can tell you how much insulin you might need to take based on your sugar. It will also tell you how much insulin you have left in the pen itself. The pen uses changable cartridges. It looks pretty good from what I have read online. I also saw on one of the lists I am on that the app is accessible.

Greg Wocher


> On Jan 22, 2020, at 12:46 PM, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am to
>> begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 22 18:19:16 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:19:16 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>
	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>

Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?

     Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi List,
> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
> to begin using the Inpen system.
> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
> Verlyn Baldwin
> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
> 
> 
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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Wed Jan 22 18:30:28 2020
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (Ed Worrell)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:30:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>
	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
	<025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <SN6PR05MB50075D44E833F8A1709F5293A00C0@SN6PR05MB5007.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

Hello All,

I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.

My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.

The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 

The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.

Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Jan 22 19:59:23 2020
From: fidano at comcast.net (fidano at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 11:59:23 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <SN6PR05MB50075D44E833F8A1709F5293A00C0@SN6PR05MB5007.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>	<025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
	<SN6PR05MB50075D44E833F8A1709F5293A00C0@SN6PR05MB5007.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <000001d5d15e$722de8c0$5689ba40$@comcast.net>

Thanks Ed,
I have 3 of them sitting on my counter along with my new G6, of which I will start all as soon as my G5 transmitter expires.. should be within a week or so.
	Tamera

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 10:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hello All,

I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.

My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.

The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 

The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.

Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin 
> <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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>> a
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan 22 20:06:00 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 14:06:00 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
	<025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <062301d5d15f$5e3d1f60$1ab75e20$@gmail.com>

OK, I remember Veronica's e-mail now.  I didn't quite understand what my phone read in Verlyn's e-mail.    

			Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:19 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?

     Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi List,
> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
> to begin using the Inpen system.
> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
> Verlyn Baldwin
> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
> 
> 
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From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Jan 22 20:06:38 2020
From: fidano at comcast.net (fidano at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 12:06:38 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff.ref@frontier.com>	<8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
	<001001d5d06a$a00dfe00$e029fa00$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001701d5d15f$7571aca0$605505e0$@comcast.net>

If anyone has interest, I have a prodigy voice just sitting in a closet
along w/strips of which I'd have to double ck if they have expired. I love
the meter Dexcom sent, one touch?
I also have a second G5 receiver, never used, as when I first  started it
was with Blue cross and was not required to  use it, until I went on
Medicare and they required it.. I have the one I was sent when I went on
Medicare w/Dexcom
Thanks,
	Tamera

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:54 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

The one most people use is the Prodigy Voice, and in theory Medicare covers
it, but you will have to jump through hoops to get it. I might try getting
it through Amazon to start and fight with Medicare later. Make sure you get
the Prodigy Voice, as that is the accessible one. 

Beans, like Lentils, fava beans, black beans, soy beans, great Northern
beans, (many come in cans) and many are dried and easy to make, are good
sources of protein and combines with less rice or less pasta are quite
filling and will lower sugar levels. See if your insurance will cover some
initial diabetic educator meetings with a nutritional specialist who
specializes in diabetes. Look at books on Bard as there are some which offer
suggestions. Most importantly, understand your lifestyle and don't look fro
complicated solutions if you are not likely to invoke them. 

In the bread aisles in some stores I have found wraps which are lower in
calories, higher in fiber, and give you  more quantity each time you use one
for a sandwich. PB2, powdered peanut butter is a great source of protein
with one slice of bread, will slow down sugar, and has less fat than using
regular peanutbutter. It is easy enough to make as needed--depending on the
one you get, just follow the directions, mix with water, and use
immediately.

Salsa is a good snack when used with wasa crackers or dried vegetables.

Good Luck.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 7:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my
sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was
125.


I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and
both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in
that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and
sister have.


I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so
I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My
weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and 
grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.


My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't
seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my
blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.


So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  
I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade
coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to
use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but
I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.


Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.



--
Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com


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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Jan 22 22:46:30 2020
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:46:30 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
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References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>	<025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
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Hi,
  Sounds like an interesting system.  Is this for the fast acting type of insulin, or will it work with the long lasting stuff too.  Knowing how much is left in a pen would definitely be helpful, and having it sync with the Dexcom sounds like it would be helpful too.  Thanks.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hello All,

I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.

My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.

The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 

The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.

Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin 
> <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Jan 22 23:59:39 2020
From: fidano at comcast.net (fidano at comcast.net)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 15:59:39 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <053801d5d175$ca5059e0$5ef10da0$@gmail.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>	<025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>	<SN6PR05MB50075D44E833F8A1709F5293A00C0@SN6PR05MB5007.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
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It works for whatever insulin comes in standard cartridge form.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 2:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hi,
  Sounds like an interesting system.  Is this for the fast acting type of insulin, or will it work with the long lasting stuff too.  Knowing how much is left in a pen would definitely be helpful, and having it sync with the Dexcom sounds like it would be helpful too.  Thanks.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hello All,

I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.

My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.

The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 

The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.

Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin 
> <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> a
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 23 00:54:15 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:54:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
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	<053801d5d175$ca5059e0$5ef10da0$@gmail.com>
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It works with any insulin pen.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hi,
  Sounds like an interesting system.  Is this for the fast acting type of insulin, or will it work with the long lasting stuff too.  Knowing how much is left in a pen would definitely be helpful, and having it sync with the Dexcom sounds like it would be helpful too.  Thanks.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hello All,

I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.

My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.

The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 

The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.

Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin 
> <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>> a
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 23 06:05:25 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 22:05:25 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
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	<02cb01d5d187$a31a5620$e94f0260$@gmail.com>
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Hi everyone. It is its own pen. When I looked at it a year ago, it did have a limited number of insulin types available in cartridges. I remember being a little disappointed that it didn't work with Tresiba, or however you spell that. <grin.> But it did work with the standard Humalog and novalog, yes, short and long-acting. I'll have to check their web site to see what they may have added this year. But as pens go, it sounded and felt pretty cool when I played with it.
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:
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                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, January 22, 2020 4:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

It works with any insulin pen.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hi,
  Sounds like an interesting system.  Is this for the fast acting type of insulin, or will it work with the long lasting stuff too.  Knowing how much is left in a pen would definitely be helpful, and having it sync with the Dexcom sounds like it would be helpful too.  Thanks.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen

Hello All,

I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.

My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.

The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 

The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.

Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin 
> <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
> 
>     Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi List,
>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>> Verlyn Baldwin
>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 24 14:05:47 2020
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Fri, 24 Jan 2020 09:05:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
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good Morning Miss Lisa!!

Since you're on Medicare, this should be easier than you think.  I'm
going to give you the number to a "direct line" where you can order
the "Prodigy Voice" and only the "Prodeigy Voice" along with all
strips and supplies and get charged to whichever Medicare account you
have.  This is through US-Med.  They have an "auto-ship" program where
you can get a 90-day supply of all strips and supplies shipped
straight to your door.  You might have a very minimal co-pay.  But
they will bend over backwards to work everything out with you.  They
were phantabulous with me before I went on the Dexcom.

The direct number is:

800-809-3472.

Just leave your message and a gentleman by the name of Renee should
get back with you and arrange to take care of everything for you and
they will bill Medicare directly.

Please know that if you have any further questions, or need further
assistance, you can reach me at:

410-215-8587.

Warmly,

Bern

On 1/21/20, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi, all.
>
>
> Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my
> sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which
> prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar
> was 125.
>
>
> I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II,
> and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm
> lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues
> my dad and sister have.
>
>
> I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and
> reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and
> confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight
> sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually
> like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and
> grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.
>
>
> My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with
> Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she
> didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second
> appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.
>
>
> So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.
> I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade
> coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me
> how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to
> show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.
>
>
> Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.
>
>
>
> --
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>
>
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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Mon Jan 27 14:54:25 2020
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (ed worrell)
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:54:25 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
In-Reply-To: <002b01d5d1b3$1d3966f0$57ac34d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <00fa01d5d146$d07da9f0$7178fdd0$@gmail.com>
	<04275EA4-8D20-4455-B969-F6F171F21270@gmail.com>
	<025c01d5d150$753e6570$5fbb3050$@gmail.com>
	<SN6PR05MB50075D44E833F8A1709F5293A00C0@SN6PR05MB5007.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>
	<053801d5d175$ca5059e0$5ef10da0$@gmail.com>
	<02cb01d5d187$a31a5620$e94f0260$@gmail.com>
	<002b01d5d1b3$1d3966f0$57ac34d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <SN6PR05MB50073FB89CBCB486E9B70ABDA00B0@SN6PR05MB5007.namprd05.prod.outlook.com>

Hello All,

The InPen only works with short acting insulin as of right now. The company is working on getting FDA approval for long acting insulin.

The company is also working on bringing the insulin remaining to the app for VoiceOver users. Currently there is no way to check how much insulin is in the pen after the first dose is given.

Ed Worrell



> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:05 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone. It is its own pen. When I looked at it a year ago, it did have a limited number of insulin types available in cartridges. I remember being a little disappointed that it didn't work with Tresiba, or however you spell that. <grin.> But it did work with the standard Humalog and novalog, yes, short and long-acting. I'll have to check their web site to see what they may have added this year. But as pens go, it sounded and felt pretty cool when I played with it.
> 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, January 22, 2020 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> It works with any insulin pen.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 4:47 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> Hi,
>  Sounds like an interesting system.  Is this for the fast acting type of insulin, or will it work with the long lasting stuff too.  Knowing how much is left in a pen would definitely be helpful, and having it sync with the Dexcom sounds like it would be helpful too.  Thanks.
> Doula
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:30 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I have been using the InPen and it?s app with my Dexcom G6 for the last 3 months or so.
> 
> My first impressions are good. The app is very easy to use and get set up. The pairing of the pen is interesting at first. Make sure you do the exact steps lined out for you in the pairing dialog or it will not work.
> 
> The biggest thing to remember about the system is that it is a insulin pen and not a insulin pump replacement. 
> 
> The second thing to remember is that you can dose insulin in half units. This took a bit of time to get use to for me personally.
> 
> Thirdly. There are some minor accessibility issues in the app such as unlabeled buttons. There are not many of these so it is safe to use and they have already said they are working on adding more accessibility to the app and fixing the unlabeled buttons throughout the app. I believe there is only about 5 unlabeled buttons.
> 
> I hope this helps,
> 
> Ed Worrell
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Veronica gave some info about iPens a month ago or so. It's an insulin pen that pairs with a smart phone app, and can also sync with your Dexcom.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 11:47 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>; Verlyn Baldwin 
>> <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
>> 
>> I have not heard of that system, so I am anxious to hear from others. What exactly is it?
>> 
>>    Jamie
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 22, 2020, at 11:11 AM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hi List,
>>> I have been using the typical type of insulin pens. In February I am 
>>> to begin using the Inpen system.
>>> I plan to use my IPhone 10R with it. 
>>> I would appreciate any helpful hints.
>>> Verlyn Baldwin
>>> letsdanceintx at gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
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From letsdanceintx at gmail.com  Wed Jan 29 04:23:46 2020
From: letsdanceintx at gmail.com (Verlyn Baldwin)
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 22:23:46 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Inpen
Message-ID: <009c01d5d65b$e6ee69d0$b4cb3d70$@gmail.com>

I want to thank everyone in the group that has commented on the use of the
Inpen. All this information has been helpful and reassuring.

I now have the Inpen and the Humalog cartridges. I have decided to wait
until I get the G6 items before setting up an appointment with my
endocrinologist and the reps for training and setting up the two devices to
work together. By the middle of February I should be on board with both.

This seems like a good option for those of us that no longer have a pump
under warrantee.

Blessings to you all,

Verlyn




From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 29 14:35:34 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 08:35:34 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
 a day
Message-ID: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit




From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan 29 15:40:26 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 09:40:26 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0bb401d5d6ba$6e121e80$4a365b80$@gmail.com>

Medicare does have interesting philosophies about diabetic care.  However,
when I was going through getting the Animas pump, Medicare needed a one
month log of my blood sugar results showing that I tested four times a day.
Since I was using the Dexcom, my diabetic educator was able to pull a report
of my results for only four times a day for them.  Medicare also does not
pay for routine podiatry foot care, which I think is crazy for diabetics.  

That is very strange about losing your Medicare.  Did you also lose your
SSDI?  They kind of go hand in hand.  You are fortunate to be able to have
secondary insurance through your husband now.  When I had secondary
insurance, I could get a three month supply of Dexcom supplies with no
problem.  

			Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Jan 29 17:38:23 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 12:38:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <0bb401d5d6ba$6e121e80$4a365b80$@gmail.com>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>
	<0bb401d5d6ba$6e121e80$4a365b80$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003d01d5d6ca$ea8dd840$bfa988c0$@comcast.net>

That is the Medicare policy, whether it makes sense or not, and it doesn't.
For Type II diabetics testing is only allowed once a day without
justifications, and the hoops you have to jump through to justify are crazy.
If you are not on Insulin you mostly will never get to test more than once a
day on Medicare.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Medicare does have interesting philosophies about diabetic care.  However,
when I was going through getting the Animas pump, Medicare needed a one
month log of my blood sugar results showing that I tested four times a day.
Since I was using the Dexcom, my diabetic educator was able to pull a report
of my results for only four times a day for them.  Medicare also does not
pay for routine podiatry foot care, which I think is crazy for diabetics.  

That is very strange about losing your Medicare.  Did you also lose your
SSDI?  They kind of go hand in hand.  You are fortunate to be able to have
secondary insurance through your husband now.  When I had secondary
insurance, I could get a three month supply of Dexcom supplies with no
problem.  

			Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 29 21:12:08 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:12:08 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <003d01d5d6ca$ea8dd840$bfa988c0$@comcast.net>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>	<0bb401d5d6ba$6e121e80$4a365b80$@gmail.com>
	<003d01d5d6ca$ea8dd840$bfa988c0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000801d5d6e8$c4936b50$4dba41f0$@gmail.com>

Not surprised at all. They are just trying to keep us sicker so we all die
off and that way they wont have to worry about these sort of matters. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:38 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

That is the Medicare policy, whether it makes sense or not, and it doesn't.
For Type II diabetics testing is only allowed once a day without
justifications, and the hoops you have to jump through to justify are crazy.
If you are not on Insulin you mostly will never get to test more than once a
day on Medicare.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Medicare does have interesting philosophies about diabetic care.  However,
when I was going through getting the Animas pump, Medicare needed a one
month log of my blood sugar results showing that I tested four times a day.
Since I was using the Dexcom, my diabetic educator was able to pull a report
of my results for only four times a day for them.  Medicare also does not
pay for routine podiatry foot care, which I think is crazy for diabetics.  

That is very strange about losing your Medicare.  Did you also lose your
SSDI?  They kind of go hand in hand.  You are fortunate to be able to have
secondary insurance through your husband now.  When I had secondary
insurance, I could get a three month supply of Dexcom supplies with no
problem.  

			Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From joystigile at gmail.com  Thu Jan 30 05:06:26 2020
From: joystigile at gmail.com (joystigile at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:06:26 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008a01d5d72b$06adb2b0$14091810$@gmail.com>

Hi Bridget,
This is very common with most insurance companies.  Just have your Doctor
write a "letter of necessity" and he will send it to Medicare.  I have done
this many times over the years with my Prodigy test strips.  It really
works!
Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 6:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Thu Jan 30 12:20:40 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 07:20:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <008a01d5d72b$06adb2b0$14091810$@gmail.com>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>
	<008a01d5d72b$06adb2b0$14091810$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002901d5d767$b09bc6e0$11d354a0$@comcast.net>

Bridgit, Joy is right as long as you know what Medicare will accept for
acceptable reasons to test and make sure they are targeted, stated in your
letter, and also they may require that these reasons are stated in your
doctor's visit notes. I know blood pressure is one, fluctuating lows and
highs which you can't detect, continuing to need to change medications is
one. If all these match, you should be good.

Jeanette  

-----Original Message-----
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Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 12:06 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: joystigile at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Hi Bridget,
This is very common with most insurance companies.  Just have your Doctor
write a "letter of necessity" and he will send it to Medicare.  I have done
this many times over the years with my Prodigy test strips.  It really
works!
Warmly, Joy


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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Thu Jan 30 21:52:57 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:52:57 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Cooking with Stevia or Splinda
Message-ID: <BYAPR04MB60701499A972123410D9F18AA8040@BYAPR04MB6070.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


Does anyone here cook, or bake using either Stevia, or Splinda?

If so, what sorts of stuff do you fix?

And how do you know how much of the Stevia, or Splinda to use, instead 
of the regular sugar?

Also, where can I find recipes where I can use either Stevia, or Splinda?


I apologize for all the questions. But I am still working hard to eat 
better. I am not having much luck. It is still a work in progress. But I 
am still working hard at it.


Thank you for any thoughts and advice.


Terri


From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Thu Jan 30 21:56:35 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:56:35 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Premier Shakes
Message-ID: <BYAPR04MB6070C70A1876E07E084B1C89A8040@BYAPR04MB6070.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello once more everyone,


A friend told me about Premier, ready-made shakes. They said they have a 
good amount of protein. Which from what I read, they have 30 grams.


Is this a decent amount?

And does anyone else here drink these particular shakes?

If so, which flavors do you like? And what do you think of the taste?


I am considering having these for breakfast every morning. I am not sure 
if this is all I will need. I certainly don't want my blood sugar going 
too low.


What do you all think?


Thank you,


Terri


From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 30 22:22:10 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:22:10 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Premier Shakes
In-Reply-To: <BYAPR04MB6070C70A1876E07E084B1C89A8040@BYAPR04MB6070.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BYAPR04MB6070C70A1876E07E084B1C89A8040@BYAPR04MB6070.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <069901d5d7bb$b7a50880$26ef1980$@gmail.com>

Thirty grams of protein is quite a bit. What you need to find out is how
many grams of sugar there are, and if it's significantly lower than the
amount of protein.

-----Original Message-----
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Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:57 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Premier Shakes

Hello once more everyone,


A friend told me about Premier, ready-made shakes. They said they have a
good amount of protein. Which from what I read, they have 30 grams.


Is this a decent amount?

And does anyone else here drink these particular shakes?

If so, which flavors do you like? And what do you think of the taste?


I am considering having these for breakfast every morning. I am not sure 
if this is all I will need. I certainly don't want my blood sugar going 
too low.


What do you all think?


Thank you,


Terri

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 30 22:25:29 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 16:25:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Cooking with Stevia or Splinda
In-Reply-To: <BYAPR04MB60701499A972123410D9F18AA8040@BYAPR04MB6070.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BYAPR04MB60701499A972123410D9F18AA8040@BYAPR04MB6070.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <069a01d5d7bc$2e659390$8b30bab0$@gmail.com>

Splenda is not really healthy. It's a sugar substitute and primarily made up
of chemicals that are being linked to cancer and other health issues. Stevia
is better and actually from a natural source though broke down. Personally,
I don't use sugar subs of any kind. I use raw sugar if necessary but tend to
avoid cooking with much sugar in general. But you can find recipes with
directions for sugar alternatives. Just do a Google search, grin.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 3:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Cooking with Stevia or Splinda

Hello everyone,


Does anyone here cook, or bake using either Stevia, or Splinda?

If so, what sorts of stuff do you fix?

And how do you know how much of the Stevia, or Splinda to use, instead of
the regular sugar?

Also, where can I find recipes where I can use either Stevia, or Splinda?


I apologize for all the questions. But I am still working hard to eat
better. I am not having much luck. It is still a work in progress. But I am
still working hard at it.


Thank you for any thoughts and advice.


Terri

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From missktlab1217 at frontier.com  Fri Jan 31 03:12:00 2020
From: missktlab1217 at frontier.com (Lisa Belville)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:12:00 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <941B0F09-BC00-441E-A4CB-E5533CF26F36@gmail.com>
References: <8db679e8-de5f-beb8-5723-6193800eb9ff@frontier.com>
	<941B0F09-BC00-441E-A4CB-E5533CF26F36@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4fc4e36c-deb2-a122-d5d3-a660f8fe794e@frontier.com>

Hi, all.


Thanks to everyone who responded with tips and tricks as well as a warm 
welcome.


I'm in the process of getting the Prodigy voice glocometer.? My GP wrote 
the prescription, but Medicare wants my eye doctor to provide a letter 
of necessity.? I've been blind since birth and haven't seen an actual 
ophthalmologist for nearly 30 years.? I'm having my GP write the letter 
and see if Medicare will accept it.??? Would Medicare accept something 
from Social Security indicating that I'm blind?? I remember having to 
re-certify to continue receiving SDI a few years ago, and they didn't 
even require a doctor's visit.


I've met with a nutritionist and have some good ideas for healthier 
meals and snacks.? The challenge for me is portion control and balancing 
carbs for every meal.


My biggest obstacle will be finding someone to assist me with learning 
how to test my sugar.? We live in a very rural area and finding a 
diabetic educator has not been easy.? If worse comes to worse, I can get 
my sister or father to help, they're both type II diabetics.? I would 
prefer not to, though.


I'm feeling more positive, though.? My A1C is down to 6.7 as of my last 
lab test.?? I've cut out most soda and pasta, but I want to do better 
with losing weight.


Lisa


Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 1/21/2020 7:33 AM, Jamie Gurganus wrote:
> Welcome to the list! You can easily and independently test your blood sugar with the Prodigy Voice meter. Your local pharmacist should be able to order it for you, but just make sure they order the one that says voice after it. Others on this list will probably chime in and tell you where they have purchased theirs, because some pharmacies don?t carry it.
>
>       Jamie
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 21, 2020, at 6:39 AM, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi, all.
>>
>>
>> Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was 125.
>>
>>
>> I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and sister have.
>>
>>
>> I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.
>>
>>
>> My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.
>>
>>
>> So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.
>>
>>
>> Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Lisa Belville
>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 31 03:38:05 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:38:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <002901d5d767$b09bc6e0$11d354a0$@comcast.net>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>	<008a01d5d72b$06adb2b0$14091810$@gmail.com>
	<002901d5d767$b09bc6e0$11d354a0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <082c01d5d7e7$d9408880$8bc19980$@gmail.com>

Ever since I became a blind diabetic, my endo has had to do this. But it
hasn't been a problem for years. Even when I switched to Medtronic last year
and Dexcom, it was never problem. So, it was odd when it happened last week.
But then today, I received a call from the pharmacy that Medicare approved
the script after-all. And I hadn't contacted my endo yet. So... Glad I don't
have to rely on Medicare since my husband has good insurance, but still...

Bridgit




From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 31 03:39:22 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 21:39:22 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <000801d5d6e8$c4936b50$4dba41f0$@gmail.com>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>	<0bb401d5d6ba$6e121e80$4a365b80$@gmail.com>	<003d01d5d6ca$ea8dd840$bfa988c0$@comcast.net>
	<000801d5d6e8$c4936b50$4dba41f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <083b01d5d7e8$07885f60$16991e20$@gmail.com>

Yep, don't usually give credence to conspiracy theories, but over the past
couple of years, this is a growing trend, and starting to sincerely believe
something like this is true.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:12 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Not surprised at all. They are just trying to keep us sicker so we all die
off and that way they wont have to worry about these sort of matters. 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:38 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

That is the Medicare policy, whether it makes sense or not, and it doesn't.
For Type II diabetics testing is only allowed once a day without
justifications, and the hoops you have to jump through to justify are crazy.
If you are not on Insulin you mostly will never get to test more than once a
day on Medicare.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Medicare does have interesting philosophies about diabetic care.  However,
when I was going through getting the Animas pump, Medicare needed a one
month log of my blood sugar results showing that I tested four times a day.
Since I was using the Dexcom, my diabetic educator was able to pull a report
of my results for only four times a day for them.  Medicare also does not
pay for routine podiatry foot care, which I think is crazy for diabetics.  

That is very strange about losing your Medicare.  Did you also lose your
SSDI?  They kind of go hand in hand.  You are fortunate to be able to have
secondary insurance through your husband now.  When I had secondary
insurance, I could get a three month supply of Dexcom supplies with no
problem.  

			Jamie


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Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 31 07:28:03 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:28:03 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <082c01d5d7e7$d9408880$8bc19980$@gmail.com>
References: <049c01d5d6b1$5e188b80$1a49a280$@gmail.com>	<008a01d5d72b$06adb2b0$14091810$@gmail.com>	<002901d5d767$b09bc6e0$11d354a0$@comcast.net>
	<082c01d5d7e7$d9408880$8bc19980$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d5d807$fa375a80$eea60f80$@gmail.com>

I'm in  the same boat. Just changed my insurance this week.  

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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Ever since I became a blind diabetic, my endo has had to do this. But it
hasn't been a problem for years. Even when I switched to Medtronic last year
and Dexcom, it was never problem. So, it was odd when it happened last week.
But then today, I received a call from the pharmacy that Medicare approved
the script after-all. And I hadn't contacted my endo yet. So... Glad I don't
have to rely on Medicare since my husband has good insurance, but still...

Bridgit


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 31 07:30:35 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 23:30:35 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] just curious on the freestyle libre
Message-ID: <000101d5d808$543ba270$fcb2e750$@gmail.com>

Since I still have to pay out of pocket for my cgm  supplies and all that .
I was thinking of just trying out the freestyle libre for the time  being
.while I se what happens with my insurance changes and what they will or not
cover.so what are the pros and cons  of the freestyle libre. 



From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Fri Jan 31 10:48:42 2020
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:48:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
 times a day
In-Reply-To: <083b01d5d7e8$07885f60$16991e20$@gmail.com>
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Ant the China Virus is a conspiracy of the Government as well? Oh, don't
make yourselves appear this way... you all are too intelligent to do this...

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Yep, don't usually give credence to conspiracy theories, but over the past
couple of years, this is a growing trend, and starting to sincerely believe
something like this is true.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 3:12 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Not surprised at all. They are just trying to keep us sicker so we all die
off and that way they wont have to worry about these sort of matters. 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 9:38 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

That is the Medicare policy, whether it makes sense or not, and it doesn't.
For Type II diabetics testing is only allowed once a day without
justifications, and the hoops you have to jump through to justify are crazy.
If you are not on Insulin you mostly will never get to test more than once a
day on Medicare.

Jeanette 

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Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 10:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3
times a day

Medicare does have interesting philosophies about diabetic care.  However,
when I was going through getting the Animas pump, Medicare needed a one
month log of my blood sugar results showing that I tested four times a day.
Since I was using the Dexcom, my diabetic educator was able to pull a report
of my results for only four times a day for them.  Medicare also does not
pay for routine podiatry foot care, which I think is crazy for diabetics.  

That is very strange about losing your Medicare.  Did you also lose your
SSDI?  They kind of go hand in hand.  You are fortunate to be able to have
secondary insurance through your husband now.  When I had secondary
insurance, I could get a three month supply of Dexcom supplies with no
problem.  

			Jamie


-----Original Message-----
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Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 8:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare claims diabetics only need to test 3 times
a day

This past week, I tried to place an order for my Prodigy test strips from
the pharmacy. My actual prescription is for testing 8 times a day. When I
went to pick them up, I was told that Medicare would not pay for them,
because Medicare apparently says a type 1 only needs to test 3 times a day.
I was astonished. This has never happened. It's Ludacris to claim a diabetic
only needs to test 3 times a day. Testing is the key to diabetes management
for both type 1s and 2s. Three times a day is not at all acceptable,
especially for a type 1. I have always tested about 6 to 8 times a day.
Three also does not give leniency for errors and mistakes when testing. This
is just absurd. Has anyone else been told this? I'm waiting for Dexcom G6 to
be approved. My Medicare was arbitrarily terminated last year. No one at
social security could explain why. One rep I spoke with even was so bold as
to say it should have never happened to me, and social security was not
working to reinstate it fast enough. Anyway, I was obviously not able to
reorder Dexcom supplies for the past 4 months. Now, my Medicare advantage
plan through United Healthcare has been reinstated, and I'm also under my
husband's insurance now too. I wanted to upgrade finally to G6 but it's
taking forever. Anyway, sorry, here's my rant today. I just ordered Prodigy
strips through Amazon, and it's much cheaper anyway.

Bridgit


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From gwocher at gwocher.com  Fri Jan 31 11:10:00 2020
From: gwocher at gwocher.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:10:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] just curious on the freestyle libre
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Hello,
A pro is that it is much easier to apply the sensor. A con is that it is not easy to share your results with the doctor. A difference is that you need to scan the sensor with your phone to get your reading. It does not automatically transmit to the phone like the dexcom system does. The pro to this is that the sensor is not quite as big as the dexcom one. The libra also does not give you low and high warnings. The libra sensors last 14 days and only take an hour to be ready for use after applying it.

Greg Wocher


> On Jan 31, 2020, at 2:30 AM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Since I still have to pay out of pocket for my cgm  supplies and all that .
> I was thinking of just trying out the freestyle libre for the time  being
> .while I se what happens with my insurance changes and what they will or not
> cover.so what are the pros and cons  of the freestyle libre. 
> 
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Fri Jan 31 12:16:58 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:16:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
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Message-ID: <003901d5d830$560844f0$0218ced0$@comcast.net>

No, they would not. It really has to come from an eye professional most of the time. It makes no sense, but I know I had to go to an eye doctor. There is something about checking off the right boxes on their forms, too. I don't remember how it played out for me, but there is a technical issue regarding visual acuity. We said I had none and that was considered wrong, so really check with the bean counters at Medicare. 

Jeanette

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:12 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Thanks to everyone who responded with tips and tricks as well as a warm 
welcome.


I'm in the process of getting the Prodigy voice glocometer.  My GP wrote 
the prescription, but Medicare wants my eye doctor to provide a letter 
of necessity.  I've been blind since birth and haven't seen an actual 
ophthalmologist for nearly 30 years.  I'm having my GP write the letter 
and see if Medicare will accept it.    Would Medicare accept something 
from Social Security indicating that I'm blind?  I remember having to 
re-certify to continue receiving SDI a few years ago, and they didn't 
even require a doctor's visit.


I've met with a nutritionist and have some good ideas for healthier 
meals and snacks.  The challenge for me is portion control and balancing 
carbs for every meal.


My biggest obstacle will be finding someone to assist me with learning 
how to test my sugar.  We live in a very rural area and finding a 
diabetic educator has not been easy.  If worse comes to worse, I can get 
my sister or father to help, they're both type II diabetics.  I would 
prefer not to, though.


I'm feeling more positive, though.  My A1C is down to 6.7 as of my last 
lab test.   I've cut out most soda and pasta, but I want to do better 
with losing weight.


Lisa


Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 1/21/2020 7:33 AM, Jamie Gurganus wrote:
> Welcome to the list! You can easily and independently test your blood sugar with the Prodigy Voice meter. Your local pharmacist should be able to order it for you, but just make sure they order the one that says voice after it. Others on this list will probably chime in and tell you where they have purchased theirs, because some pharmacies don?t carry it.
>
>       Jamie
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 21, 2020, at 6:39 AM, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi, all.
>>
>>
>> Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was 125.
>>
>>
>> I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and sister have.
>>
>>
>> I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.
>>
>>
>> My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.
>>
>>
>> So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.
>>
>>
>> Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Lisa Belville
>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>
>>
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Fri Jan 31 12:27:40 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 07:27:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] just curious on the freestyle libre
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Gary, there is a program your doctors office can get which would allow easy
transfer of ddata to your doctor's office. If you need more info, contact me
off list at:
Kutash-jm at comcast.net

And I will tell you more, as my doctor's office has it, and I don't have to
worry about them seeing my results.

It's easy enough to apply. If you know you have lows, there are plenty of
ways to check and be proactive.

Jeanette

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Sent: Friday, January 31, 2020 2:31 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary-melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] just curious on the freestyle libre

Since I still have to pay out of pocket for my cgm  supplies and all that .
I was thinking of just trying out the freestyle libre for the time  being
.while I se what happens with my insurance changes and what they will or not
cover.so what are the pros and cons  of the freestyle libre. 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan 31 14:23:54 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:23:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In
In-Reply-To: <4fc4e36c-deb2-a122-d5d3-a660f8fe794e@frontier.com>
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Message-ID: <2DB3CFECB6394849BFE8E906D66213DB@eileen>

Lisa,

Sounds like you are doing great with managing the diabetes. 6.7 is a very good A1C value. Good luck with accomplishing your goals.

Eileen

From: Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2020 10:12 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Lisa Belville 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Popping In

Hi, all.


Thanks to everyone who responded with tips and tricks as well as a warm 
welcome.


I'm in the process of getting the Prodigy voice glocometer.  My GP wrote 
the prescription, but Medicare wants my eye doctor to provide a letter 
of necessity.  I've been blind since birth and haven't seen an actual 
ophthalmologist for nearly 30 years.  I'm having my GP write the letter 
and see if Medicare will accept it.    Would Medicare accept something 
from Social Security indicating that I'm blind?  I remember having to 
re-certify to continue receiving SDI a few years ago, and they didn't 
even require a doctor's visit.


I've met with a nutritionist and have some good ideas for healthier 
meals and snacks.  The challenge for me is portion control and balancing 
carbs for every meal.


My biggest obstacle will be finding someone to assist me with learning 
how to test my sugar.  We live in a very rural area and finding a 
diabetic educator has not been easy.  If worse comes to worse, I can get 
my sister or father to help, they're both type II diabetics.  I would 
prefer not to, though.


I'm feeling more positive, though.  My A1C is down to 6.7 as of my last 
lab test.   I've cut out most soda and pasta, but I want to do better 
with losing weight.


Lisa


Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 1/21/2020 7:33 AM, Jamie Gurganus wrote:
> Welcome to the list! You can easily and independently test your blood sugar with the Prodigy Voice meter. Your local pharmacist should be able to order it for you, but just make sure they order the one that says voice after it. Others on this list will probably chime in and tell you where they have purchased theirs, because some pharmacies don?t carry it.
>
>       Jamie
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 21, 2020, at 6:39 AM, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi, all.
>>
>>
>> Last July I was diagnosed with type II diabetes.  My A1C was 7.6 and my sugar level was 145, these were the results of the fasting labs which prompted the diagnosis.  In October my A1C was 7.2 and my fasting sugar was 125.
>>
>>
>> I've been on Metformin since July.  My Dad and sister are also type II, and both of them take Metformin but my sister is on the XR version. I'm lucky in that I haven't had some of the severe gastro-intestinal issues my dad and sister have.
>>
>>
>> I have started eliminating things like soda and excessive sweets, and reading food lables more closely, but it can be so overwhelming and confusing.  I know carbohydrates can be more harmful than straight sugar, so I'm trying to find things low in carbohydrates that I actually like.  My weaknesses are rice, pasta, and anything chocolate.  <sigh and grin>  I like the riced cauliflower, so that's a start.
>>
>>
>> My doctor told me that some people manage their type II diabetes with Metformin and diet changes and never check their sugar levels.  she didn't seem concerned about that, but did ask me at my second appointment what my blood sugar was doing and I couldn't tell her.
>>
>>
>> So, my challenge now is finding a glucometer I can use independantly.  I'm totally blind and live alone.  I have Medicare as well as Medicade coverage.  What should I ask for and how can I get someone to show me how to use it.  If worse comes to worse I can get my dad or sister to show me, but I'd just as soon do it myself if possible.
>>
>>
>> Thank you so much and I look forward to everyone's opinions and answers.
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Lisa Belville
>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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From letsdanceintx at gmail.com  Fri Jan 31 16:01:41 2020
From: letsdanceintx at gmail.com (Verlyn Baldwin)
Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 10:01:41 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Premier Shakes
Message-ID: <00dc01d5d84f$bae62a80$30b27f80$@gmail.com>

Hi Terri,
After checking several of the flavors on Premier's website I found that most
of the flavors have four grams of carbs and one gram fiber. This is true if
comparing the vanilla to the cookies and cream , etc.

I have tried the strawberry and did not care for it. The friend that told me
about these said I should have got the vanilla and she really likes them.
She is not diabetic.

When I used mine I generally would use half the carton at a time and use it
with fruit to make a smoothie.

Verlyn




