Guest guest Posted January 13, 2008 Report Share Posted January 13, 2008 Hello group members, My name is Carla, and my husband was just diagnosed yesterday with type 2 diabetes. He is totally blind, and I am a low partial. This was pretty shocking to us both, him especially as he thought their was something else wrong with him, thus the reason for the doctor's visit. It's definitely a big change for him, as his big thing will be having to give up regular pop, and of course cutting back on his intake of food. I am not diabetic yet, but probably have the potential to be as I'm heavier and all. Diabetes also runs in my family, as my mom was type 1, and was diagnosed when she was 5 years old . So, I've got plenty of experience, and I've also worked with people that are diabetic as well. So, this isn't totaly a surprise to me on what to do as a diabetic, but for my husband it's a big change for him. He's also not really fond of sticking himself to check his sugar, but he said he'd try to do it. I don't blame him, it's kind of annoying, but it's for the best. So, the doctor gave us a glucometer, however it doesn't talk. I'm going to have to help him test, until we can find a talking meter. That is my first question to the group. Where can we find a talking meter? Second, how do we order more testing strips for the meters? The meter they gave us from the doctors office is an Accu Check Compact Plus, and it has the lil drum of test strips. I'm not sure, do we call the manufacturer of the meter, or are these things found in the pharmacy area over the counter? The other question I have is related to pop. I know their are all kinds of diet pops out there. He cannot drink much diet pop though, because he has scar tissue from a bladder blockage surgery he had when he was three, so if he drinks too much diet pop, it makes him burn when he voids. So, he's wanting to try Coke Zero, and also is wondering if they make that in a caffeine free Coke Zero? He cannot have caffeine late at night as he is an insomniac. Yes, lots of medical stipulations here already, lol. So, if anyone can help us with these questions, we'd appreciate it. I'm also looking forward to meeting others with the same condition, and am glad their is a support group out here for those who are blind and visually impaired. Take care, \\ Carla Kay Etheredge cketheredge@... Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/prayingkitty MSN: cketheredge@... Yahoo: prayingkitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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