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Help for Managing Diabetes

Posted by Ing on 10/31/2009 10:09:40 AM.

I have diabetes and vision problems. I need some help managing my diabetes--things such as checking my blood sugars. How can i learn more about what to do?

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  • 1 . Re: Help for Managing Diabetes
    Posted by lpickett on 11/02/2009

    You're definitely in the right place. AFB Senior Site has a wealth of resources on managing diabetes at your fingertips. I'm attaching a link you can easily follow to learn more:

    http://www.afb.org/seniorsite.asp?SectionID=63&TopicID=396

    I work at Lighthouse of Pinellas in Largo, FL, and we all celebrate the many success stories of our clients -- who also are blind or have vision impairments. They have learned to manage their diabetes and so can you. Knowledge plus good, healthy habits are the keys.

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