Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Welcome to the group. You will learn alot from this list I know my husband and I have. We live in Florida, take care. and Joe New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 , would you share those one word commands. I think I got so nervous with my interview I may have blown it. I hope not, it will be a few days before she gets back to me. I have to come up with three destinations that I would like to go to. I was thinking of the church, a coffee shop and the library. the library is the longest route. I do this on Tuesdays and it is a good three hour walk from start to finish. it does get me into high traffic area which I do sited guide. the church is the shortest route but I get confused at the entrance from the side walk to the front Dorr of the church. like I say I have to do a lot of work our weather was unusually beautiful here and the day the woman came was very cold and wet snow. which the first day of nasty weather throws me off. but I will not give up. I love a challenge. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 thanks very much . Florida what a lovely place i just came back from a two week vacation there. i was staying in davenport. regards From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:34 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member Welcome to the group. You will learn alot from this list I know my husband and I have. We live in Florida, take care. and Joe New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 ok but these commands are for normal dogs and not guide dogs. i really dont want to be confusing you if there any differences. there basic words like sit, i use down to get them to lie down. heel, stay. that's all i really used but i stress im sure there are more and different ones for guide dogs. one thing i was thought before by someone else is a dog mostly understands one word commands or its easier for them to understand. im sure it will be easy for you to and not to worry to much about it. regards From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:50 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member , would you share those one word commands. I think I got so nervous with my interview I may have blown it. I hope not, it will be a few days before she gets back to me. I have to come up with three destinations that I would like to go to. I was thinking of the church, a coffee shop and the library. the library is the longest route. I do this on Tuesdays and it is a good three hour walk from start to finish. it does get me into high traffic area which I do sited guide. the church is the shortest route but I get confused at the entrance from the side walk to the front Dorr of the church. like I say I have to do a lot of work our weather was unusually beautiful here and the day the woman came was very cold and wet snow. which the first day of nasty weather throws me off. but I will not give up. I love a challenge. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 , The school you will be attending will teach you all the commands. Some schools vary slightly, so it is best if you wait until you get to the school to learn their particular commands. Where did you apply? I'm excited for you. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 7:23 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member ok but these commands are for normal dogs and not guide dogs. i really dont want to be confusing you if there any differences. there basic words like sit, i use down to get them to lie down. heel, stay. that's all i really used but i stress im sure there are more and different ones for guide dogs. one thing i was thought before by someone else is a dog mostly understands one word commands or its easier for them to understand. im sure it will be easy for you to and not to worry to much about it. regards From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:50 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: New member , would you share those one word commands. I think I got so nervous with my interview I may have blown it. I hope not, it will be a few days before she gets back to me. I have to come up with three destinations that I would like to go to. I was thinking of the church, a coffee shop and the library. the library is the longest route. I do this on Tuesdays and it is a good three hour walk from start to finish. it does get me into high traffic area which I do sited guide. the church is the shortest route but I get confused at the entrance from the side walk to the front Dorr of the church. like I say I have to do a lot of work our weather was unusually beautiful here and the day the woman came was very cold and wet snow. which the first day of nasty weather throws me off. but I will not give up. I love a challenge. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hi, Not to muddy the water but, of late, the " heel " command seems to have taken on some new meanings for Guide Dogs. Way back when the Earth was still cooling down the command " come " meant for the dog to come to you, go around behind you and sit at your left side. Man, that was simple. Then, somehow, the " come " command became a signal for the idiot dog to come somewhere near you and be in front of you. I have been told that the command " heel " now means for the dog to come to you, go around you and sit at your left side. Oh well, things do change over time. I would not worry about trying to get the commands down pat as they will come to you just fine once you start to use them. One word commands are the best for both dogs and children, they seem to be able to comprehend them. Multiple words just confuse the issue in both cases. Cy _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:23 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member ok but these commands are for normal dogs and not guide dogs. i really dont want to be confusing you if there any differences. there basic words like sit, i use down to get them to lie down. heel, stay. that's all i really used but i stress im sure there are more and different ones for guide dogs. one thing i was thought before by someone else is a dog mostly understands one word commands or its easier for them to understand. im sure it will be easy for you to and not to worry to much about it. regards From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:50 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: New member , would you share those one word commands. I think I got so nervous with my interview I may have blown it. I hope not, it will be a few days before she gets back to me. I have to come up with three destinations that I would like to go to. I was thinking of the church, a coffee shop and the library. the library is the longest route. I do this on Tuesdays and it is a good three hour walk from start to finish. it does get me into high traffic area which I do sited guide. the church is the shortest route but I get confused at the entrance from the side walk to the front Dorr of the church. like I say I have to do a lot of work our weather was unusually beautiful here and the day the woman came was very cold and wet snow. which the first day of nasty weather throws me off. but I will not give up. I love a challenge. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 That is exciting . My daughter and I went to see my son in Italy in 1998 and we went to the guide dog school in Florence. They had a large bronze statue of a Sheppard guide in harness in front of the school. It was interesting to see the differences between American and Italian guide schools. The harness was slightly different, but most of the commands were the same-except in Italian, of ourse !g _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 12:23 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member hey I'm living in Ireland and as you probably know its only a small country and we only have one organization that supply guide dogs. its call the Irish guide dogs. regards From: LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:10 AM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member Good for you . I have my 4th guide dog now. She is a Golden Retriever named Dusty rose from Guide Dogs of the Desert in Palm Springs, CA. Which school have you applied for? _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:58 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: New member hello nice to hear from you. yes its a computer with jaws im using. all i can say is thank god for technology these days. i haven't let this blindness hold me back at all. i have completed a number of computer courses and qualified as a hypnotherapist last February, all this since i lost my sight. going back to study is something i thought i would never have to do once i left school. two months ago i applied for a guide dog so when i get one there will be nothing stopping me. as i always said " life goes on " . i hope im not rambling on this list. regards From: LaFrance-Wolf Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:34 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member Welcome to our friendly list. I have been diabetic (type 1) for 67 years. (no kidding) I lost my vision due to diabetic retinopathy 34 plus years a go. I also have a number of other complications, but still am running around with my guide dog, going to classes at The Braille Institute in L.A. and am involved with a couple of blind organizations. Blindness does not have to make you leave life behind. You are using a computer, I see. Is it a talking one? _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 6:38 AM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Are you kidding! Multiple word commands confuse me!!! lol _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:01 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi, Not to muddy the water but, of late, the " heel " command seems to have taken on some new meanings for Guide Dogs. Way back when the Earth was still cooling down the command " come " meant for the dog to come to you, go around behind you and sit at your left side. Man, that was simple. Then, somehow, the " come " command became a signal for the idiot dog to come somewhere near you and be in front of you. I have been told that the command " heel " now means for the dog to come to you, go around you and sit at your left side. Oh well, things do change over time. I would not worry about trying to get the commands down pat as they will come to you just fine once you start to use them. One word commands are the best for both dogs and children, they seem to be able to comprehend them. Multiple words just confuse the issue in both cases. Cy _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:23 AM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: New member ok but these commands are for normal dogs and not guide dogs. i really dont want to be confusing you if there any differences. there basic words like sit, i use down to get them to lie down. heel, stay. that's all i really used but i stress im sure there are more and different ones for guide dogs. one thing i was thought before by someone else is a dog mostly understands one word commands or its easier for them to understand. im sure it will be easy for you to and not to worry to much about it. regards From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:50 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: New member , would you share those one word commands. I think I got so nervous with my interview I may have blown it. I hope not, it will be a few days before she gets back to me. I have to come up with three destinations that I would like to go to. I was thinking of the church, a coffee shop and the library. the library is the longest route. I do this on Tuesdays and it is a good three hour walk from start to finish. it does get me into high traffic area which I do sited guide. the church is the shortest route but I get confused at the entrance from the side walk to the front Dorr of the church. like I say I have to do a lot of work our weather was unusually beautiful here and the day the woman came was very cold and wet snow. which the first day of nasty weather throws me off. but I will not give up. I love a challenge. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 Hello, , Welcome to the list. I have been on the list for about a year and a half and have learned more from this list than from anything else. Could you tell me what kind of glucometer you are using in Ireland? I am always interested in the technology and different countries have different talking meters. Dotty -- Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 hi cy when i say heel its a command to get the dog to stop pulling and to walk with his head to go no further than my left. i would only use come to get the dog back to me. i think we should stop this conversation now as i dont want to be causing problems for the new guide dog users on this list. regards From: Cy Selfridge Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 4:01 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi, Not to muddy the water but, of late, the " heel " command seems to have taken on some new meanings for Guide Dogs. Way back when the Earth was still cooling down the command " come " meant for the dog to come to you, go around behind you and sit at your left side. Man, that was simple. Then, somehow, the " come " command became a signal for the idiot dog to come somewhere near you and be in front of you. I have been told that the command " heel " now means for the dog to come to you, go around you and sit at your left side. Oh well, things do change over time. I would not worry about trying to get the commands down pat as they will come to you just fine once you start to use them. One word commands are the best for both dogs and children, they seem to be able to comprehend them. Multiple words just confuse the issue in both cases. Cy _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of stack Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 8:23 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member ok but these commands are for normal dogs and not guide dogs. i really dont want to be confusing you if there any differences. there basic words like sit, i use down to get them to lie down. heel, stay. that's all i really used but i stress im sure there are more and different ones for guide dogs. one thing i was thought before by someone else is a dog mostly understands one word commands or its easier for them to understand. im sure it will be easy for you to and not to worry to much about it. regards From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 2:50 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: Re: New member , would you share those one word commands. I think I got so nervous with my interview I may have blown it. I hope not, it will be a few days before she gets back to me. I have to come up with three destinations that I would like to go to. I was thinking of the church, a coffee shop and the library. the library is the longest route. I do this on Tuesdays and it is a good three hour walk from start to finish. it does get me into high traffic area which I do sited guide. the church is the shortest route but I get confused at the entrance from the side walk to the front Dorr of the church. like I say I have to do a lot of work our weather was unusually beautiful here and the day the woman came was very cold and wet snow. which the first day of nasty weather throws me off. but I will not give up. I love a challenge. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 15, 2012 Report Share Posted January 15, 2012 thanks , I will keep your advise in mind. you know you can apply to the u s a schools too. I was at leader dog school in Michigan and there were people from Spain getting dogs. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 hey many thanks i will keep that in mind. best wishes From: Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 10:05 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member thanks , I will keep your advise in mind. you know you can apply to the u s a schools too. I was at leader dog school in Michigan and there were people from Spain getting dogs. New member hello folks just thought i would introduce myself. I'm and am diabetic 24 years, i have diabetic retinopathy sight loss which occurred 7 years ago. i live in Ireland. to be honest i spent most of my diabetic years thinking i knew it all and only since i lost my sight have i taken more of an interest in looking after myself. i have been looking at this carb counting that you all have been talking about and by god it seems like hard work but im willing to give it a try. it's great that there is a list for blind, diabetics to chat and share information as i find talking to each other is sometimes better than sitting with a doctor or dietitian for a half hour. i hope to learn allot from this list and hope to give as much back in return. that's me for now, many thanks. regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 You're doing great, Tammy! First time and you're a pro! I've said welcome to the new folks already, off list, but again, welcome! Dave ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 new member Hi everyone I'm new to the group, this is actually my first group so bare with me if I mess up or give me guidance, please. Been blind 27 years and a diabetic for 45 years.Hope to learn how to be in a forum thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Tammy, whenever you feel like posting, just do it. ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 6:48 PM Subject: new member  Hi everyone I'm new to the group, this is actually my first group so bare with me if I mess up or give me guidance, please. Been blind 27 years and a diabetic for 45 years.Hope to learn how to be in a forum thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Dave, I just wanted to say, once again, thanks. ________________________________ To: blind-diabetics Sent: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 7:39 PM Subject: Re: new member  You're doing great, Tammy! First time and you're a pro! I've said welcome to the new folks already, off list, but again, welcome! Dave ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 new member Hi everyone I'm new to the group, this is actually my first group so bare with me if I mess up or give me guidance, please. Been blind 27 years and a diabetic for 45 years.Hope to learn how to be in a forum thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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