From everett at everettgavel.com  Wed Dec  7 13:56:31 2011
From: everett at everettgavel.com (Everett Gavel)
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:56:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Sanofi's Insulin Drug (Lantus) Raises Cancer Risk,
	Study Shows
Message-ID: <001201ccb4e8$06a1ef70$13e5ce50$@com>

FYI,
Everett


"Sanofi's insulin drug raises cancer risk, study shows.
Sanofi's (SNY) Lantus, the world's leading insulin drug
with annual sales of $4.7B, almost triples the risk of
developing cancer among diabetics, a Swedish study
shows. Sanofi dismissed the research as being flawed
and too small."
(www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-06/sanofi-s-lantus-doub
led-risk-of-cancer-in-study-of-diabetics-study-finds.ht
ml)





From dandrews at visi.com  Sun Dec 11 14:41:30 2011
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2011 08:41:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: Thru Our Eyes: Wednesday, December 21,
 at 8:00 PM  eastern, double interview
Message-ID: <auto-000039381851@mailfront4.g2host.com>


>
>On Wednesday, December 21 at 8:00 pm, Thru Our Eyes host, Joe 
>Ruffalo will conduct a double interview with Greg Santulli, 
>President, Advance Diabetics Solution from 8:00 to 8:30 pm.
>The second half hour, Joe will interview Marion Gwizdala, President, 
>National Association of Guide Dog Users.
>The educational, informational and informative interviews will be 
>filled with much knowledge for all to consider.
>SPECIAL NOTICE:
>Save the Date:
>Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Thru Our Eyes is preparing to conduct 
>an hour long interview with Dr. Marc Maurer.  This interview will be 
>titled, "Ask the President."
>The interview will feature the past year's accomplishments and will 
>highlight our goals for 2012 and beyond.
>
>To listen/view log into:
><http://www.thruoureyes.org/>www.thruoureyes.org
>or for screen users:
>m.thruoureyes.org
>Click/Enter on the listen to get the audio only or go a bit further down the
>page for the view and click/enter there for audio and video
>To phone in with a suggestion, comment, or just a shout out:
>1 888 572 0141
>Submitted:
>Joe Ruffalo
>


From mouseless at mindspring.com  Mon Dec 12 19:08:16 2011
From: mouseless at mindspring.com (Debbie)
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:08:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: Thru Our Eyes: Wednesday, December 21,
	at 8:00 PM  eastern, double interview
In-Reply-To: <auto-000039381851@mailfront4.g2host.com>
References: <auto-000039381851@mailfront4.g2host.com>
Message-ID: <E97A2DE6B4AC4EA797D41C5BC30511A5@OwnerPC>

Has anyone used products from Advance Diabetics Solution?  If so, are you on 
insulin, oral meds or both?  A good friend of mine is on oral meds, but 
their physician wants them to begin taking insulin, because their A1c 
readings are 10/11.  I've been trying to talk them into meeting with an 
endocrinologist first.

I'm sure their fast food diet and being overweight isn't helping either.

All suggestions welcome.

Debbie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 9:41 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: Thru Our Eyes: Wednesday, December 21, at 8:00 
PM eastern, double interview


>
>>
>>On Wednesday, December 21 at 8:00 pm, Thru Our Eyes host, Joe Ruffalo will 
>>conduct a double interview with Greg Santulli, President, Advance 
>>Diabetics Solution from 8:00 to 8:30 pm.
>>The second half hour, Joe will interview Marion Gwizdala, President, 
>>National Association of Guide Dog Users.
>>The educational, informational and informative interviews will be filled 
>>with much knowledge for all to consider.
>>SPECIAL NOTICE:
>>Save the Date:
>>Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Thru Our Eyes is preparing to conduct an hour 
>>long interview with Dr. Marc Maurer.  This interview will be titled, "Ask 
>>the President."
>>The interview will feature the past year's accomplishments and will 
>>highlight our goals for 2012 and beyond.
>>
>>To listen/view log into:
>><http://www.thruoureyes.org/>www.thruoureyes.org
>>or for screen users:
>>m.thruoureyes.org
>>Click/Enter on the listen to get the audio only or go a bit further down 
>>the
>>page for the view and click/enter there for audio and video
>>To phone in with a suggestion, comment, or just a shout out:
>>1 888 572 0141
>>Submitted:
>>Joe Ruffalo
>>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Mon Dec 12 22:22:47 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:22:47 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: Thru Our Eyes: Wednesday, December 21,
	at 8:00 PM  eastern, double interview
In-Reply-To: <E97A2DE6B4AC4EA797D41C5BC30511A5@OwnerPC>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP276E18022006263E0CC0C3BC4BC0@phx.gbl>

Debbie,

I'm no expert or physician, but I have been a type 1 diabetic for 26
years, seen many specialist and been through the gambit of treatments,
products, care providers, health problems, etc. The one piece of advice
I give any diabetic, or pre-diabetic, is to seek an endocrinologist.
Regardless of being type 1 or 2, it's so vital a diabetic see a
specialist. All doctors know how the body works, but there's a reason
they specialize: so they know all the details and ins and outs of a
particular organ/body function.

True, diet and exercise, or lack thereof, will affect our body and
contribute to diabetes or cause problems with existing diabetes. It's
important, as a diabetic, to have a healthier lifestyle, but a
specialist knows what treatments to try and what medications or methods
to use to achieve those results.

For a period during my early twenties, I only saw a general
practitioner, and he was very knowledgeable, but I had the worse
management of my diabetes during this time. Once I saw an
endocrinologist again, I got things back to an even keel. We alone are
responsible for our daily management and taking our meds, but we need to
know the best path to follow. In my opinion, it's not responsible to not
see a specialist. If a person had cancer or heart related problems, a
general doc, themselves, would send you to a specialist, but for some
reason with diabetes, people still think it's not necessary to see an
endocrinologist.

I've heard that some studies are suggesting that the sooner a type 2 is
put on insulin, the better management they have. Nonetheless, it is
still wise to seek a specialist and find out what they think. Certainly
a high A1-C suggest the diabetes is getting out of control. A normal
one, as we all know, should be in the 6.0 range, but definitely not
above 8.0 Again, I'm no expert, but I know the advantages of seeing an
endocrinologist as opposed to just a gen. doctor.

Your friend will do what they're going to do, but I would recommend they
seek an endocrinologist before making any changes or adjustments to
their healthcare.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Debbie
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 1:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: Thru Our Eyes: Wednesday, December
21,at 8:00 PM eastern, double interview


Has anyone used products from Advance Diabetics Solution?  If so, are
you on 
insulin, oral meds or both?  A good friend of mine is on oral meds, but 
their physician wants them to begin taking insulin, because their A1c 
readings are 10/11.  I've been trying to talk them into meeting with an 
endocrinologist first.

I'm sure their fast food diet and being overweight isn't helping either.

All suggestions welcome.

Debbie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Andrews" <dandrews at visi.com>
To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2011 9:41 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fwd: Thru Our Eyes: Wednesday, December 21, at
8:00 
PM eastern, double interview


>
>>
>>On Wednesday, December 21 at 8:00 pm, Thru Our Eyes host, Joe Ruffalo 
>>will
>>conduct a double interview with Greg Santulli, President, Advance 
>>Diabetics Solution from 8:00 to 8:30 pm.
>>The second half hour, Joe will interview Marion Gwizdala, President, 
>>National Association of Guide Dog Users.
>>The educational, informational and informative interviews will be
filled 
>>with much knowledge for all to consider.
>>SPECIAL NOTICE:
>>Save the Date:
>>Wednesday, January 18, 2012, Thru Our Eyes is preparing to conduct an
hour 
>>long interview with Dr. Marc Maurer.  This interview will be titled,
"Ask 
>>the President."
>>The interview will feature the past year's accomplishments and will 
>>highlight our goals for 2012 and beyond.
>>
>>To listen/view log into: 
>><http://www.thruoureyes.org/>www.thruoureyes.org
>>or for screen users:
>>m.thruoureyes.org
>>Click/Enter on the listen to get the audio only or go a bit further 
>>down
>>the
>>page for the view and click/enter there for audio and video
>>To phone in with a suggestion, comment, or just a shout out:
>>1 888 572 0141
>>Submitted:
>>Joe Ruffalo
>>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 15 03:16:35 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:16:35 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions about Prodigy Autocode glucometer
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP4629DF845E22CF19ABCC6DCC4A30@phx.gbl>

Does anyone use the Prodigy Autocode meter? I just picked it up tonight
from the pharmacy, but it's different than the Prodigy I'm currently
using. I've been trying to figure how to set it and use it, but
apparently I'm not smarter than the meter, smile. My husband is on the
website now, but I thought I would see if I could find help on this list
too.
 
Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
 <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
 


From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Dec 15 04:51:30 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:51:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions about Prodigy Autocode glucometer
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP4629DF845E22CF19ABCC6DCC4A30@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP4629DF845E22CF19ABCC6DCC4A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <D0C24E7F-10F7-4286-90A7-47455744B358@panix.com>

A blind person can't independently set up the meter nor can he/she review memory. 

Mike Freeman


On Dec 14, 2011, at 19:16, Bridgit Pollpeter <bpollpeter at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Does anyone use the Prodigy Autocode meter? I just picked it up tonight
> from the pharmacy, but it's different than the Prodigy I'm currently
> using. I've been trying to figure how to set it and use it, but
> apparently I'm not smarter than the meter, smile. My husband is on the
> website now, but I thought I would see if I could find help on this list
> too.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
> 
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
> 
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Thu Dec 15 13:04:26 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:04:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Autocode Glucometer..
References: <BLU0-SMTP4629DF845E22CF19ABCC6DCC4A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <EED3DC8A49B942319F367D25E802C379@Bernie7309aa9>

Good Morning Bridgit:

It isn't you at all.  The Autocode is an entirely different meter.  That 
one, actually came out even before the "Voice."  The Autocode is not fully 
accessible.  Setting the meter is a real problem for a totally blind guy, in 
that once you're in the "Setting" mode, speech stops.  A blind guy can't 
access the memory either.  That's how and why the "Voice" came into being. 
We came to them requesting that they get us a "completely accessible" meter! 
That's it in a nut shell Honey.  I used to work for "DDI," (Diagnostic 
Devices.  They have also subsidized to form "Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC." 
They claim to be the makers of the Prodigy Voice, the "Talking Pill Bottle," 
and, of course, they purchased the pattant from Medikool to continue making 
the Count-A-Dose.  Salesmen will tell you that the "Autocode" has a number 
of functions for the "Visually Impaired user."  They say the buttons are 
larger, aren't as recessed as those on the "Voice."  But, I think that's 
only because they're salesmen trying to sell the Autocode.  I worked for 
them and never could tell the difference.  I guess that''s for everyone else 
to decide.  So far though, I personally have found the voice to be the best 
meter out there, at least for me.  I'm not going to get into it any further 
than that.  Have a great day Bridgit.  If you have any further question, 
don't hesitate to holler.

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:16 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions about Prodigy Autocode glucometer


> Does anyone use the Prodigy Autocode meter? I just picked it up tonight
> from the pharmacy, but it's different than the Prodigy I'm currently
> using. I've been trying to figure how to set it and use it, but
> apparently I'm not smarter than the meter, smile. My husband is on the
> website now, but I thought I would see if I could find help on this list
> too.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
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From Alemunus1 at aol.com  Thu Dec 15 20:30:11 2011
From: Alemunus1 at aol.com (Alemunus1 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:30:11 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Autocode Glucometer..
Message-ID: <28618.31ed5a11.3c1bb2d3@aol.com>

This is a current question for me. I just called an organization to order  
the Prodigy voice and they tried to sell me an autocode. I hadn't heard  of 
an Autocode and then check my e mail and find this thread. Anyway,  I will 
order the voice and not the autocode!
Thanks to y'all.
Rich

From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 15 21:28:27 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:28:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Autocode Glucometer..
In-Reply-To: <28618.31ed5a11.3c1bb2d3@aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP206343D4413092DC952776DC4A30@phx.gbl>

Here's the real kicker. We figured out how to use it, including how to
set it, but first, to change the settings, it's accessible except for
setting the time and date, the speaking feature doesn't assist with
these two functions, which as we all know, is important info for
determining trends. Fortunately I write mine down right away, but
nonetheless. Ross was able to see well enough to set the time and date,
but it's so stupid to make a product that's not 100% accessible. Then,
the website isn't 100% accessible, and when we initially tried
downloading the software for the Autocode, it wasn't accessible. Go
figure. Create accessible products but no accessible way to access them
or learn about them! Smirk. We did find an instructional manual, and my
hubby converted it to a simple text file, and it's pretty
straightforward. I'm so sorry to all of you who have been blind as a
diabetic longer than me. I never thought about how frustrating it could
be to not have immediate access to info, or not be able to use a
product, or use all of it's functions. What a crazy world.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alemunus1 at aol.com
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 2:30 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Autocode Glucometer..


This is a current question for me. I just called an organization to
order  
the Prodigy voice and they tried to sell me an autocode. I hadn't heard
of 
an Autocode and then check my e mail and find this thread. Anyway,  I
will 
order the voice and not the autocode!
Thanks to y'all.
Rich
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 15 21:39:03 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:39:03 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Autocode Glucometer..
In-Reply-To: <EED3DC8A49B942319F367D25E802C379@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP158E2628AEC59DAC3EC47CAC4A30@phx.gbl>

Thank you. My first Prodigy meter may have been similar to the Autocode,
but it looks a little different. It too, though, wasn't fully
accessible, and when the Voice came out, my doctor insisted my insurance
provider allow me to purchase the Voice. It was nice having a fully
accessible meter that I could do everything with.

Because I've had my Voice for years now, my doctor gave me a script to
get a new one, but I'm not sure if the script was specifically for the
Autocode, or if it's just what my pharmacy gave me. I will have to
contact my doctor.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:04 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Autocode Glucometer..


Good Morning Bridgit:

It isn't you at all.  The Autocode is an entirely different meter.  That

one, actually came out even before the "Voice."  The Autocode is not
fully 
accessible.  Setting the meter is a real problem for a totally blind
guy, in 
that once you're in the "Setting" mode, speech stops.  A blind guy can't

access the memory either.  That's how and why the "Voice" came into
being. 
We came to them requesting that they get us a "completely accessible"
meter! 
That's it in a nut shell Honey.  I used to work for "DDI," (Diagnostic 
Devices.  They have also subsidized to form "Prodigy Diabetes Care,
LLC." 
They claim to be the makers of the Prodigy Voice, the "Talking Pill
Bottle," 
and, of course, they purchased the pattant from Medikool to continue
making 
the Count-A-Dose.  Salesmen will tell you that the "Autocode" has a
number 
of functions for the "Visually Impaired user."  They say the buttons are

larger, aren't as recessed as those on the "Voice."  But, I think that's

only because they're salesmen trying to sell the Autocode.  I worked for

them and never could tell the difference.  I guess that''s for everyone
else 
to decide.  So far though, I personally have found the voice to be the
best 
meter out there, at least for me.  I'm not going to get into it any
further 
than that.  Have a great day Bridgit.  If you have any further question,

don't hesitate to holler.

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 10:16 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions about Prodigy Autocode glucometer


> Does anyone use the Prodigy Autocode meter? I just picked it up 
> tonight from the pharmacy, but it's different than the Prodigy I'm 
> currently using. I've been trying to figure how to set it and use it, 
> but apparently I'm not smarter than the meter, smile. My husband is on

> the website now, but I thought I would see if I could find help on 
> this list too.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: 
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 15 22:11:01 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:11:01 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP2006300DC66D95DA443D7A3C4A30@phx.gbl>

Okay, I need to pick out a new pump. I've played with two that my doctor
thinks will work. I've not gone into any in-depth training, but I've
worked a bit with both, and took them home for about a week each to use
at home (with saline of course). They seem comparable, but I would like
to hear about the pros and cons from any of you who use either. They are
not as nice, in terms of accessibility, as my DelTech Cosmo, which is
what I've used for the past seven years. I need to make a decision real
soon, so I would appreciate any suggestions and/or comments on either.
They are the Medtronic and Animas. Thanks.
 
Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
 <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
 


From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Thu Dec 15 22:13:29 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:13:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP170D7893B693D5EBDB0D93EC4A30@phx.gbl>

Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about
exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke
directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only
Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to
help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others
know about it.
 
Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
 <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
 


From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Fri Dec 16 01:51:07 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:51:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Not a Question about Insulin Pumps...
References: <BLU0-SMTP2006300DC66D95DA443D7A3C4A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7F5C51641B4D4FA7A8B2B9F8736AFF76@Bernie7309aa9>

Hi There!

We e-eet again!!  I myself am not a pumper.  However, if it ever happens 
that I do need one, the very first three people I would ever consult with 
are: Diane from Colorado, Veronica Elsea, and my friend Krissy.  Veronica, 
because she is totally blind as am I. Diane, because we've been friends for 
a very, very long time.  And Krissy.  She is a sighted lady but I've worked 
with her for a number of years and she taught me a lot about her pump as she 
learnd to use hers.  She even offered help to me if ever I am recommended 
for one.  Ya gotta go where ya feel safe, ya know.  I trust those three 
ladies implicitly.

Hopefully, they're catching this on the list as I know they're all 
subscribed here.  If not, do you mind if I put a bug in their ear first 
thing in the morning and have them give you a shoutBridgit?  Take care my 
friend and we'll talk soon!  Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


> Okay, I need to pick out a new pump. I've played with two that my doctor
> thinks will work. I've not gone into any in-depth training, but I've
> worked a bit with both, and took them home for about a week each to use
> at home (with saline of course). They seem comparable, but I would like
> to hear about the pros and cons from any of you who use either. They are
> not as nice, in terms of accessibility, as my DelTech Cosmo, which is
> what I've used for the past seven years. I need to make a decision real
> soon, so I would appreciate any suggestions and/or comments on either.
> They are the Medtronic and Animas. Thanks.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> _______________________________________________
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Fri Dec 16 01:53:43 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:53:43 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
References: <BLU0-SMTP170D7893B693D5EBDB0D93EC4A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <FF77E295859740B5AED114C038A8FB28@Bernie7309aa9>

I'd like to know who your pharmacist friend talked to at the company. 
Because that's a bone-faced lie!  Bermn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


> Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about
> exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke
> directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only
> Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to
> help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others
> know about it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Dec 16 03:26:17 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 19:26:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP2006300DC66D95DA443D7A3C4A30@phx.gbl>
References: <BLU0-SMTP2006300DC66D95DA443D7A3C4A30@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.82.1593446905.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Bridget, first, were you looking at the Animas Ping? And was it the 
Medtronic Rebel?
I think what would serve you best is to suggest some questions you 
might put to both reps and see how you feel at the end of it all.
First, there is a major difference in how the two pumps calculate and 
deliver basal insulin. The Animas is the most identical to the Cozmo 
in that it divides your hourly rate and delivers a portion every 
three minutes. The medtronic uses the amount of the basal to sort out 
how much is delivered when. If you have a really small hourly basal 
rate, you only get delivery a few times per hour.
Second, ask about insulin on board. Here's my biggest gripe with the 
Medtronic. Let's say you've bolused for a meal and then you test two 
hours later. If you've entered your bolus through the easy bolus 
wizard, the amount you have left in your system after those two hours 
is not calculated into the insulin on board. So if you give yourself 
a correction for a high BG, I'd worry that you'd be back to the 
problem of stacking insulin, which is one of the real benefits of 
being on a pump, in my opinion.
Third, take a good look at the infusion sets. With the Medtronic, you 
can only use their infusion sets. The Animas does allow you to use 
the same ones you're using now, if you like them. The down side of 
the Animas, in my mind, is that you do have a few more button pushes 
to do things, when compared to the Cozmo. And things like having to 
prime again just because you change the battery. In my stint with the 
Medtronic, I found it harder to work the way I like to, separating 
out the correction bolus from the meal bolus. All the questions drove 
me nuts when I just wanted to say here, give me insulin to match my 
food. <grin.> I do like the cartridge holder on the Medtronic though. 
But it still bugs me that neither one has the option of key beeps. At 
least the Animas menus don't wrap around. And at least it does have 
the audio bolus button on the side.
And in the early days, it also matters which company has the trainer 
that will work with you most easily. I actually know a sighted guy 
here who chose his pump based on who had the slickest video. The 
funny thing is he's probably had the fewest complaints about living 
with his pump than all of us in our support group. <grin.> Down the 
road, the Animas will be working with the Dexcom continuous glucose 
monitor, which is much less expensive than the Medtronic version and 
I like it much better. Oh, the other thing about the Animas is that 
with its software, you can set up custom sounds for some of the 
alarms, although not necessarily the ones I'd like to customize. 
<grin.> I haven't actually had the chance to play with either 
company's software, but not for lack of trying!
And my local Animas rep did just tell me that they're changing how 
things work in the correction bolus screen, so that should actually 
become possible for us to do again. If you want those details, feel 
free to write me off list and I'll share them with you so you can 
pester your rep about it. <grin.>
If I had to choose now, I think I might go with the Animas because 
the insulin calculations and delivery match what I've had with the 
Cozmo. But either way, it's a bit of a come down from the Cozmo and 
trust me, in a year and a half, I'll likely be whining here for sure.
Anyway, feel free to keep chatting here about this and I hope I've 
given some things to think about for the moment. If anything else 
occurs to me in the next day or so, I'll certainly give you a shout. 
Hang in there and please keep us posted on the process and what you 
decide to do.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 03:54:18 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:54:18 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Not a Question about Insulin Pumps...
In-Reply-To: <7F5C51641B4D4FA7A8B2B9F8736AFF76@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP1995C630DB8E7FCF083D9D0C4A00@phx.gbl>

Thanks so much for the help. I definitely want as much info and support
from anyone with pump experience.

As I said, I have used a pump for seven years now (as a totally blind
person) but I want any info about the Medtronic and Animas pumps from
fellow blind people who use, or have used, them, before making a
decision since they are a little different from my Cosmo, and they don't
have the audio feature for every function like the Cosmo. Looking for
the pros and cons for both.

I really appreciate all the help.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 7:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Not a Question about Insulin Pumps...


Hi There!

We e-eet again!!  I myself am not a pumper.  However, if it ever happens

that I do need one, the very first three people I would ever consult
with 
are: Diane from Colorado, Veronica Elsea, and my friend Krissy.
Veronica, 
because she is totally blind as am I. Diane, because we've been friends
for 
a very, very long time.  And Krissy.  She is a sighted lady but I've
worked 
with her for a number of years and she taught me a lot about her pump as
she 
learnd to use hers.  She even offered help to me if ever I am
recommended 
for one.  Ya gotta go where ya feel safe, ya know.  I trust those three 
ladies implicitly.

Hopefully, they're catching this on the list as I know they're all 
subscribed here.  If not, do you mind if I put a bug in their ear first 
thing in the morning and have them give you a shoutBridgit?  Take care
my 
friend and we'll talk soon!  Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:11 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


> Okay, I need to pick out a new pump. I've played with two that my 
> doctor thinks will work. I've not gone into any in-depth training, but

> I've worked a bit with both, and took them home for about a week each 
> to use at home (with saline of course). They seem comparable, but I 
> would like to hear about the pros and cons from any of you who use 
> either. They are not as nice, in terms of accessibility, as my DelTech

> Cosmo, which is what I've used for the past seven years. I need to 
> make a decision real soon, so I would appreciate any suggestions 
> and/or comments on either. They are the Medtronic and Animas. Thanks.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: 
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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0verizon.net
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Fri Dec 16 04:04:19 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:04:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
References: <BLU0-SMTP2006300DC66D95DA443D7A3C4A30@phx.gbl>
	<0LWA000FK1LZD6W0@vms172081.mailsrvcs.net>
Message-ID: <3A5565343B8E480EBA5371557FCF8417@Bernie7309aa9>

See Bridgit?  I just knew Veronica would come through with her great wisdom! 
Told ya she's good!!!  Phantabulous!!!

Bern

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


> Bridget, first, were you looking at the Animas Ping? And was it the 
> Medtronic Rebel?
> I think what would serve you best is to suggest some questions you might 
> put to both reps and see how you feel at the end of it all.
> First, there is a major difference in how the two pumps calculate and 
> deliver basal insulin. The Animas is the most identical to the Cozmo in 
> that it divides your hourly rate and delivers a portion every three 
> minutes. The medtronic uses the amount of the basal to sort out how much 
> is delivered when. If you have a really small hourly basal rate, you only 
> get delivery a few times per hour.
> Second, ask about insulin on board. Here's my biggest gripe with the 
> Medtronic. Let's say you've bolused for a meal and then you test two hours 
> later. If you've entered your bolus through the easy bolus wizard, the 
> amount you have left in your system after those two hours is not 
> calculated into the insulin on board. So if you give yourself a correction 
> for a high BG, I'd worry that you'd be back to the problem of stacking 
> insulin, which is one of the real benefits of being on a pump, in my 
> opinion.
> Third, take a good look at the infusion sets. With the Medtronic, you can 
> only use their infusion sets. The Animas does allow you to use the same 
> ones you're using now, if you like them. The down side of the Animas, in 
> my mind, is that you do have a few more button pushes to do things, when 
> compared to the Cozmo. And things like having to prime again just because 
> you change the battery. In my stint with the Medtronic, I found it harder 
> to work the way I like to, separating out the correction bolus from the 
> meal bolus. All the questions drove me nuts when I just wanted to say 
> here, give me insulin to match my food. <grin.> I do like the cartridge 
> holder on the Medtronic though. But it still bugs me that neither one has 
> the option of key beeps. At least the Animas menus don't wrap around. And 
> at least it does have the audio bolus button on the side.
> And in the early days, it also matters which company has the trainer that 
> will work with you most easily. I actually know a sighted guy here who 
> chose his pump based on who had the slickest video. The funny thing is 
> he's probably had the fewest complaints about living with his pump than 
> all of us in our support group. <grin.> Down the road, the Animas will be 
> working with the Dexcom continuous glucose monitor, which is much less 
> expensive than the Medtronic version and I like it much better. Oh, the 
> other thing about the Animas is that with its software, you can set up 
> custom sounds for some of the alarms, although not necessarily the ones 
> I'd like to customize. <grin.> I haven't actually had the chance to play 
> with either company's software, but not for lack of trying!
> And my local Animas rep did just tell me that they're changing how things 
> work in the correction bolus screen, so that should actually become 
> possible for us to do again. If you want those details, feel free to write 
> me off list and I'll share them with you so you can pester your rep about 
> it. <grin.>
> If I had to choose now, I think I might go with the Animas because the 
> insulin calculations and delivery match what I've had with the Cozmo. But 
> either way, it's a bit of a come down from the Cozmo and trust me, in a 
> year and a half, I'll likely be whining here for sure.
> Anyway, feel free to keep chatting here about this and I hope I've given 
> some things to think about for the moment. If anything else occurs to me 
> in the next day or so, I'll certainly give you a shout. Hang in there and 
> please keep us posted on the process and what you decide to do.
>
> Veronica
> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
> Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Dec 16 05:26:51 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:26:51 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <FF77E295859740B5AED114C038A8FB28@Bernie7309aa9>
References: <BLU0-SMTP170D7893B693D5EBDB0D93EC4A30@phx.gbl>
	<FF77E295859740B5AED114C038A8FB28@Bernie7309aa9>
Message-ID: <008401ccbbb3$517dc9c0$f4795d40$@panix.com>

Perhaps Kelly Massaro-Neil should address this one. There have been some
changes chez prodigy that are, if nothing else, interesting.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

I'd like to know who your pharmacist friend talked to at the company. 
Because that's a bone-faced lie!  Bermn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


> Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about
> exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke
> directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only
> Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to
> help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others
> know about it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Fri Dec 16 14:03:44 2011
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:03:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D84CBF92A@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Mike

I will respond shortly.  Need to read email chain in its entirety before I can respond.

I will say the Prodigy Voice is available through all major wholesalers which sell to pharmacies so it may be that I need to assist your pharmacist 


Kelly Massaro-Neal


----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Fri Dec 16 00:26:51 2011
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

Perhaps Kelly Massaro-Neil should address this one. There have been some
changes chez prodigy that are, if nothing else, interesting.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

I'd like to know who your pharmacist friend talked to at the company. 
Because that's a bone-faced lie!  Bermn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


> Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about
> exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke
> directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only
> Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to
> help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others
> know about it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
> _______________________________________________
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 15:35:34 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:35:34 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D84CBF92A@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP3851340BB72CA9B3BCE5402C4A00@phx.gbl>

It would be great if there's any reason explaining why a Prodigy rep
would say the Voice isn't available. My amazing nurse educator at the
Nebraska Med Center's diabetes clinic has already contacted another
pharmacy, and they are going to send me another Voice.

It's a bit disconcerting, though, that, allegedly, my pharmacist was
told it's not available. My pharmacist is a great guy who I've been
working with for years now, and he knows me and my husband, and is
willing to assist in any way. I know he can only do so much, and if a
company claims a product isn't available, his hands are tied a bit.

Having had three different Prodigy meters, and knowing many blind people
who use the Voice, I would like to know why Prodigy said it isn't
available.

Anyway, it seems like my situation has been resolved, but for the
future, it is important to know if any change has occurred, or will, or
why the Voice isn't available, or if it is, why a Prodigy rep would say
otherwise.

Thanks for all the help from the list. You guys are a terrific asset,
and I will keep you guys updated with my new pump adventures, smile!

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Massaro
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:04 AM
To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


Mike

I will respond shortly.  Need to read email chain in its entirety before
I can respond.

I will say the Prodigy Voice is available through all major wholesalers
which sell to pharmacies so it may be that I need to assist your
pharmacist 


Kelly Massaro-Neal


----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Fri Dec 16 00:26:51 2011
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

Perhaps Kelly Massaro-Neil should address this one. There have been some
changes chez prodigy that are, if nothing else, interesting.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

I'd like to know who your pharmacist friend talked to at the company. 
Because that's a bone-faced lie!  Bermn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


> Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about 
> exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke 
> directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only 
> Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to 
> help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others

> know about it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: 
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
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From Blindhands at aol.com  Fri Dec 16 15:43:46 2011
From: Blindhands at aol.com (Blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:43:46 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Not a Question about Insulin Pumps...
Message-ID: <32d40.555f13ed.3c1cc132@aol.com>

Diane is out of commission  as she just had shoulder surgery in the  last 2 
days.  She is doing OK 
 
Joyce  Kane
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Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 12/15/2011 8:52:39 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
bandbjacobs at verizon.net writes:

Hi  There!

We e-eet again!!  I myself am not a pumper.  However,  if it ever happens 
that I do need one, the very first three people I would  ever consult with 
are: Diane from Colorado, Veronica Elsea, and my friend  Krissy.  Veronica, 
because she is totally blind as am I. Diane,  because we've been friends 
for 
a very, very long time.  And  Krissy.  She is a sighted lady but I've 
worked 
with her for a number  of years and she taught me a lot about her pump as 
she 
learnd to use  hers.  She even offered help to me if ever I am recommended 
for  one.  Ya gotta go where ya feel safe, ya know.  I trust those three  
ladies implicitly.

Hopefully, they're catching this on the list as  I know they're all 
subscribed here.  If not, do you mind if I put a  bug in their ear first 
thing in the morning and have them give you a  shoutBridgit?  Take care my 
friend and we'll talk soon!   Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
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To:  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:11  PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin  pumps


> Okay, I need to pick out a new pump. I've played with  two that my doctor
> thinks will work. I've not gone into any in-depth  training, but I've
> worked a bit with both, and took them home for  about a week each to use
> at home (with saline of course). They seem  comparable, but I would like
> to hear about the pros and cons from any  of you who use either. They are
> not as nice, in terms of  accessibility, as my DelTech Cosmo, which is
> what I've used for the  past seven years. I need to make a decision real
> soon, so I would  appreciate any suggestions and/or comments on either.
> They are the  Medtronic and Animas. Thanks.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit  Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
>  <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
>  http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 15:58:16 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:58:16 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-MC4-F4tfOEboDG000328a0@BAY0-MC4-F4.Bay0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP4080FD63D04F79B8CB473B8C4A00@phx.gbl>

Veronica and others,

First, thanks so much for all the detailed info. It really helps with
the decision making process.

I have been working with the Animas Ping, but I'm not sure which
Medtronic pump I worked with. At the Nebraska Medical Center's diabetes
clinic, they have a registered nurse educator who specializes in pumps,
and we've been working with the Medtronic and Animas for about a month
now.

The diabetes clinic knows me pretty well as I've been there for years,
and I'm one of the few blind people at the clinic to successfully use an
insulin pump, and I've not only done speaking engagements for the
center, but I've been used as an example during diabetic conferences in
which the center's administrative nurse educator has used me not only as
an example for how successful a blind person can be with a pump, but how
vital it is companies work towards developing fully accessible products
for the blind, and consider us as equals among diabetic consumers.

So I have a team not only willing to work with me on learning how to use
a product like a pump, but they really listen to what I have to say and
allowing me to lead the way when it comes to my blindness. I'm extremely
grateful for this.

Without being completely accessible, I have loved my Cosmo and will miss
it. I agree, though, that the Animas is the closest to the Cosmo, and
I've been leaning in that direction.

Since switching to a pump, for me personally, I've experienced the best
regulation of glucose readings ever, and I like the freedom it has given
me in terms of how I live, and what I can and can not do. I'm not
generalizing- this is all based on my personal experience, but I don't
think I could switch back to manual injections.

Anyway, we haven't gone into all the functions of each pump, and I'm
pretty much working with just bolusing and changing the cartridge. We
have discussed other aspects of the pump, but until I choose one, we are
focusing mostly on the functions I would use most frequently. I've been
allowed to take both the Medtronic and Animas home for a week to work
with. I'm actually currently playing with the Animas right now. Not only
do I like the look of the Animas better, but I like how the functions
are set up.

Thank you guys so much for providing me with some great information. It
has been such a help. I will continue to keep you updated, and if I have
more questions, I will definitely turn to this list.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


Bridget, first, were you looking at the Animas Ping? And was it the 
Medtronic Rebel?
I think what would serve you best is to suggest some questions you 
might put to both reps and see how you feel at the end of it all. First,
there is a major difference in how the two pumps calculate and 
deliver basal insulin. The Animas is the most identical to the Cozmo 
in that it divides your hourly rate and delivers a portion every 
three minutes. The medtronic uses the amount of the basal to sort out 
how much is delivered when. If you have a really small hourly basal 
rate, you only get delivery a few times per hour.
Second, ask about insulin on board. Here's my biggest gripe with the 
Medtronic. Let's say you've bolused for a meal and then you test two 
hours later. If you've entered your bolus through the easy bolus 
wizard, the amount you have left in your system after those two hours 
is not calculated into the insulin on board. So if you give yourself 
a correction for a high BG, I'd worry that you'd be back to the 
problem of stacking insulin, which is one of the real benefits of 
being on a pump, in my opinion.
Third, take a good look at the infusion sets. With the Medtronic, you 
can only use their infusion sets. The Animas does allow you to use 
the same ones you're using now, if you like them. The down side of 
the Animas, in my mind, is that you do have a few more button pushes 
to do things, when compared to the Cozmo. And things like having to 
prime again just because you change the battery. In my stint with the 
Medtronic, I found it harder to work the way I like to, separating 
out the correction bolus from the meal bolus. All the questions drove 
me nuts when I just wanted to say here, give me insulin to match my 
food. <grin.> I do like the cartridge holder on the Medtronic though. 
But it still bugs me that neither one has the option of key beeps. At 
least the Animas menus don't wrap around. And at least it does have 
the audio bolus button on the side.
And in the early days, it also matters which company has the trainer 
that will work with you most easily. I actually know a sighted guy 
here who chose his pump based on who had the slickest video. The 
funny thing is he's probably had the fewest complaints about living 
with his pump than all of us in our support group. <grin.> Down the 
road, the Animas will be working with the Dexcom continuous glucose 
monitor, which is much less expensive than the Medtronic version and 
I like it much better. Oh, the other thing about the Animas is that 
with its software, you can set up custom sounds for some of the 
alarms, although not necessarily the ones I'd like to customize. 
<grin.> I haven't actually had the chance to play with either 
company's software, but not for lack of trying!
And my local Animas rep did just tell me that they're changing how 
things work in the correction bolus screen, so that should actually 
become possible for us to do again. If you want those details, feel 
free to write me off list and I'll share them with you so you can 
pester your rep about it. <grin.>
If I had to choose now, I think I might go with the Animas because 
the insulin calculations and delivery match what I've had with the 
Cozmo. But either way, it's a bit of a come down from the Cozmo and 
trust me, in a year and a half, I'll likely be whining here for sure.
Anyway, feel free to keep chatting here about this and I hope I've 
given some things to think about for the moment. If anything else 
occurs to me in the next day or so, I'll certainly give you a shout. 
Hang in there and please keep us posted on the process and what you 
decide to do.

Veronica
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 16:07:25 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:07:25 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <BAY0-MC4-F4tfOEboDG000328a0@BAY0-MC4-F4.Bay0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>

Veronica,

Can you send me your email? I have a question about the pumps I would
like to ask off-list, and your reply on diabetes talk isn't listing your
email. I would appreciate it, smile.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
bpollpeter at hotmail.com
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


Bridget, first, were you looking at the Animas Ping? And was it the 
Medtronic Rebel?
I think what would serve you best is to suggest some questions you 
might put to both reps and see how you feel at the end of it all. First,
there is a major difference in how the two pumps calculate and 
deliver basal insulin. The Animas is the most identical to the Cozmo 
in that it divides your hourly rate and delivers a portion every 
three minutes. The medtronic uses the amount of the basal to sort out 
how much is delivered when. If you have a really small hourly basal 
rate, you only get delivery a few times per hour.
Second, ask about insulin on board. Here's my biggest gripe with the 
Medtronic. Let's say you've bolused for a meal and then you test two 
hours later. If you've entered your bolus through the easy bolus 
wizard, the amount you have left in your system after those two hours 
is not calculated into the insulin on board. So if you give yourself 
a correction for a high BG, I'd worry that you'd be back to the 
problem of stacking insulin, which is one of the real benefits of 
being on a pump, in my opinion.
Third, take a good look at the infusion sets. With the Medtronic, you 
can only use their infusion sets. The Animas does allow you to use 
the same ones you're using now, if you like them. The down side of 
the Animas, in my mind, is that you do have a few more button pushes 
to do things, when compared to the Cozmo. And things like having to 
prime again just because you change the battery. In my stint with the 
Medtronic, I found it harder to work the way I like to, separating 
out the correction bolus from the meal bolus. All the questions drove 
me nuts when I just wanted to say here, give me insulin to match my 
food. <grin.> I do like the cartridge holder on the Medtronic though. 
But it still bugs me that neither one has the option of key beeps. At 
least the Animas menus don't wrap around. And at least it does have 
the audio bolus button on the side.
And in the early days, it also matters which company has the trainer 
that will work with you most easily. I actually know a sighted guy 
here who chose his pump based on who had the slickest video. The 
funny thing is he's probably had the fewest complaints about living 
with his pump than all of us in our support group. <grin.> Down the 
road, the Animas will be working with the Dexcom continuous glucose 
monitor, which is much less expensive than the Medtronic version and 
I like it much better. Oh, the other thing about the Animas is that 
with its software, you can set up custom sounds for some of the 
alarms, although not necessarily the ones I'd like to customize. 
<grin.> I haven't actually had the chance to play with either 
company's software, but not for lack of trying!
And my local Animas rep did just tell me that they're changing how 
things work in the correction bolus screen, so that should actually 
become possible for us to do again. If you want those details, feel 
free to write me off list and I'll share them with you so you can 
pester your rep about it. <grin.>
If I had to choose now, I think I might go with the Animas because 
the insulin calculations and delivery match what I've had with the 
Cozmo. But either way, it's a bit of a come down from the Cozmo and 
trust me, in a year and a half, I'll likely be whining here for sure.
Anyway, feel free to keep chatting here about this and I hope I've 
given some things to think about for the moment. If anything else 
occurs to me in the next day or so, I'll certainly give you a shout. 
Hang in there and please keep us posted on the process and what you 
decide to do.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Fri Dec 16 16:11:52 2011
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:11:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP3851340BB72CA9B3BCE5402C4A00@phx.gbl>
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D84CBF92A@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP3851340BB72CA9B3BCE5402C4A00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D850CE2A7@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Does your pharmacist know the name of who they spoke with?  Did they call the Prodigy 1-800 number?  

Some of our distributors only carry the Auto Code and may say they don't carry the Voice, but it would be odd for an actual Prodigy employee to say we don't have or carry the Voice.  Its available and visible on our website.

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

It would be great if there's any reason explaining why a Prodigy rep
would say the Voice isn't available. My amazing nurse educator at the
Nebraska Med Center's diabetes clinic has already contacted another
pharmacy, and they are going to send me another Voice.

It's a bit disconcerting, though, that, allegedly, my pharmacist was
told it's not available. My pharmacist is a great guy who I've been
working with for years now, and he knows me and my husband, and is
willing to assist in any way. I know he can only do so much, and if a
company claims a product isn't available, his hands are tied a bit.

Having had three different Prodigy meters, and knowing many blind people
who use the Voice, I would like to know why Prodigy said it isn't
available.

Anyway, it seems like my situation has been resolved, but for the
future, it is important to know if any change has occurred, or will, or
why the Voice isn't available, or if it is, why a Prodigy rep would say
otherwise.

Thanks for all the help from the list. You guys are a terrific asset,
and I will keep you guys updated with my new pump adventures, smile!

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Massaro
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:04 AM
To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


Mike

I will respond shortly.  Need to read email chain in its entirety before
I can respond.

I will say the Prodigy Voice is available through all major wholesalers
which sell to pharmacies so it may be that I need to assist your
pharmacist 


Kelly Massaro-Neal


----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Fri Dec 16 00:26:51 2011
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

Perhaps Kelly Massaro-Neil should address this one. There have been some
changes chez prodigy that are, if nothing else, interesting.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

I'd like to know who your pharmacist friend talked to at the company. 
Because that's a bone-faced lie!  Bermn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


> Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about 
> exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke 
> directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only 
> Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to 
> help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others

> know about it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at: 
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The 
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 16:32:37 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:32:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D850CE2A7@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP19473C663C2EF0D641D1C9AC4A00@phx.gbl>

I'm not sure about the details. All I can tell you for sure is that my
pharmacist said, when looking up the Prodigy meter, that the Autocode
was the only listed, according to his information, that Prodigy had
available; he wasn't even aware of any other Prodigy meter. I don't know
what his "information" is, but this is what I was told. He then said he
would ring Prodigy and call me back with any answers. My understanding,
based on what my pharmacist said, was that he rang the 1-800 Prodigy
number and was summarily told the Autocode was the only Prodigy meter
available. Beyond this, I have no other information at the moment.

When my nurse educator checked into another pharmacy, they did in deed
verify they could supply me with a Voice and will promptly ship it to
me.

My pharmacist has always been great, so it wasn't like he was not doing
all in his power. It is odd that one pharmacy doesn't have the ability,
for whatever reason, to have access to the Voice, but another in town
does. I would like to know for sure who my pharmacist spoke with. I will
try ringing him today to find out.

Thank you, Kelly, as well as the rest of the list, once again. This is
probably all just a lapse in communication.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Massaro
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:12 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


Does your pharmacist know the name of who they spoke with?  Did they
call the Prodigy 1-800 number?  

Some of our distributors only carry the Auto Code and may say they don't
carry the Voice, but it would be odd for an actual Prodigy employee to
say we don't have or carry the Voice.  Its available and visible on our
website.

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

It would be great if there's any reason explaining why a Prodigy rep
would say the Voice isn't available. My amazing nurse educator at the
Nebraska Med Center's diabetes clinic has already contacted another
pharmacy, and they are going to send me another Voice.

It's a bit disconcerting, though, that, allegedly, my pharmacist was
told it's not available. My pharmacist is a great guy who I've been
working with for years now, and he knows me and my husband, and is
willing to assist in any way. I know he can only do so much, and if a
company claims a product isn't available, his hands are tied a bit.

Having had three different Prodigy meters, and knowing many blind people
who use the Voice, I would like to know why Prodigy said it isn't
available.

Anyway, it seems like my situation has been resolved, but for the
future, it is important to know if any change has occurred, or will, or
why the Voice isn't available, or if it is, why a Prodigy rep would say
otherwise.

Thanks for all the help from the list. You guys are a terrific asset,
and I will keep you guys updated with my new pump adventures, smile!

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at: http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The
Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Massaro
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:04 AM
To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


Mike

I will respond shortly.  Need to read email chain in its entirety before
I can respond.

I will say the Prodigy Voice is available through all major wholesalers
which sell to pharmacies so it may be that I need to assist your
pharmacist 


Kelly Massaro-Neal


----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
<diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Fri Dec 16 00:26:51 2011
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

Perhaps Kelly Massaro-Neil should address this one. There have been some
changes chez prodigy that are, if nothing else, interesting.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of William and
Bernadette Jacobs
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

I'd like to know who your pharmacist friend talked to at the company. 
Because that's a bone-faced lie!  Bermn
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 5:13 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


> Hey guys, yet another question. I just spoke with my pharmacist about
> exchanging this Prodigy Autocode for a Prodigy Voice, but he spoke 
> directly with the company and they told him the Autocode is the only 
> Prodigy available. My pharmacist is a great guy, and he's willing to 
> help in any capacity, so I'm wondering if this is true, or what others

> know about it.
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> <http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/>
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The
> Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Dec 16 19:20:24 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:20:24 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-MC4-F4tfOEboDG000328a0@BAY0-MC4-F4.Bay0.hotmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <004201ccbc27$c37394a0$4a5abde0$@panix.com>

Look at the Internet headers and you can glean Veronica's email from her
message.

Always a good idea to become familiar with one's email client.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:07 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps

Veronica,

Can you send me your email? I have a question about the pumps I would like
to ask off-list, and your reply on diabetes talk isn't listing your email. I
would appreciate it, smile.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
bpollpeter at hotmail.com
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


Bridget, first, were you looking at the Animas Ping? And was it the
Medtronic Rebel?
I think what would serve you best is to suggest some questions you might put
to both reps and see how you feel at the end of it all. First, there is a
major difference in how the two pumps calculate and deliver basal insulin.
The Animas is the most identical to the Cozmo in that it divides your hourly
rate and delivers a portion every three minutes. The medtronic uses the
amount of the basal to sort out how much is delivered when. If you have a
really small hourly basal rate, you only get delivery a few times per hour.
Second, ask about insulin on board. Here's my biggest gripe with the
Medtronic. Let's say you've bolused for a meal and then you test two hours
later. If you've entered your bolus through the easy bolus wizard, the
amount you have left in your system after those two hours is not calculated
into the insulin on board. So if you give yourself a correction for a high
BG, I'd worry that you'd be back to the problem of stacking insulin, which
is one of the real benefits of being on a pump, in my opinion.
Third, take a good look at the infusion sets. With the Medtronic, you can
only use their infusion sets. The Animas does allow you to use the same ones
you're using now, if you like them. The down side of the Animas, in my mind,
is that you do have a few more button pushes to do things, when compared to
the Cozmo. And things like having to prime again just because you change the
battery. In my stint with the Medtronic, I found it harder to work the way I
like to, separating out the correction bolus from the meal bolus. All the
questions drove me nuts when I just wanted to say here, give me insulin to
match my food. <grin.> I do like the cartridge holder on the Medtronic
though. 
But it still bugs me that neither one has the option of key beeps. At least
the Animas menus don't wrap around. And at least it does have the audio
bolus button on the side.
And in the early days, it also matters which company has the trainer that
will work with you most easily. I actually know a sighted guy here who chose
his pump based on who had the slickest video. The funny thing is he's
probably had the fewest complaints about living with his pump than all of us
in our support group. <grin.> Down the road, the Animas will be working with
the Dexcom continuous glucose monitor, which is much less expensive than the
Medtronic version and I like it much better. Oh, the other thing about the
Animas is that with its software, you can set up custom sounds for some of
the alarms, although not necessarily the ones I'd like to customize. 
<grin.> I haven't actually had the chance to play with either company's
software, but not for lack of trying!
And my local Animas rep did just tell me that they're changing how things
work in the correction bolus screen, so that should actually become possible
for us to do again. If you want those details, feel free to write me off
list and I'll share them with you so you can pester your rep about it.
<grin.> If I had to choose now, I think I might go with the Animas because
the insulin calculations and delivery match what I've had with the Cozmo.
But either way, it's a bit of a come down from the Cozmo and trust me, in a
year and a half, I'll likely be whining here for sure.
Anyway, feel free to keep chatting here about this and I hope I've given
some things to think about for the moment. If anything else occurs to me in
the next day or so, I'll certainly give you a shout. 
Hang in there and please keep us posted on the process and what you decide
to do.

Veronica
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will impact and entertain you forever!
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Laurel Creek Music Designs
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Dec 16 19:36:49 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:36:49 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP19473C663C2EF0D641D1C9AC4A00@phx.gbl>
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D850CE2A7@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP19473C663C2EF0D641D1C9AC4A00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.83.1593446905.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Bridgit and all, when speaking to my pharmacist, I found out that 
they do indeed go through distributers when buying, not right to the 
company. I sure hadn't ever thought about this one and I have had the 
experience of a company helping my pharmacist to contact a different 
distributer who does carry the product. What a strange world, eh?

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Dec 16 19:41:21 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:41:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY0-MC4-F4tfOEboDG000328a0@BAY0-MC4-F4.Bay0.hotmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.84.1593446905.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

For any of you who are following this thread, I also wanted to 
mention that I was able to use my KNFB reader on my phone to read the 
Animas pump. It isn't what you'd call a plan for complete 
functionality, but for the occasional check out an alarm or read 
something, hey, it was possible. If I had this pump, I'd probably 
have my hubby design a stand so that the pump would always be placed 
in a way that made the KNFB reader happy. It's easy for the pump to 
time out before getting it lined up.
And for any of you who have some vision, I think the Animas screen 
wins hands down for brightness, size of characters and adjustability.
But the Medtronic has the biggest market share and it's the one most 
doctors know, if that's something that is important to you.
Anyway, just a couple of musings from here.

Veronica
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Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Fri Dec 16 19:57:14 2011
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:57:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <20111216194421.2D09C178A63@Barracuda-SF.vc.vitalcare.com>
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D850CE2A7@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP19473C663C2EF0D641D1C9AC4A00@phx.gbl>
	<20111216194421.2D09C178A63@Barracuda-SF.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D850CE338@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Veronica,

You are correct.  Pharmacies including large retail chains buy through three major distribution channels.  All of these channels carry the Prodigy technology,  however they need to inquire of how to order it if they don't carry it on their shelves.  

On numerous occasions, I have personally walked a pharmacist through how to order our product for a patient.

Fortunately, most pharmacies are familiar with our products so it's not as frequent as it was in the early days of Prodigy!!

Kelly Massaro-Neal

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 2:37 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

Bridgit and all, when speaking to my pharmacist, I found out that 
they do indeed go through distributers when buying, not right to the 
company. I sure hadn't ever thought about this one and I have had the 
experience of a company helping my pharmacist to contact a different 
distributer who does carry the product. What a strange world, eh?

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 22:45:57 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:45:57 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <004201ccbc27$c37394a0$4a5abde0$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP37332A2D78D1037D069E0ACC4A00@phx.gbl>

Thanks. I am aware of the email headers, but for some reason, it wasn't
displaying, not even mine.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 1:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


Look at the Internet headers and you can glean Veronica's email from her
message.

Always a good idea to become familiar with one's email client.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 8:07 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps

Veronica,

Can you send me your email? I have a question about the pumps I would
like to ask off-list, and your reply on diabetes talk isn't listing your
email. I would appreciate it, smile.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
bpollpeter at hotmail.com
Read my blog at: http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down." The
Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2011 9:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps


Bridget, first, were you looking at the Animas Ping? And was it the
Medtronic Rebel? I think what would serve you best is to suggest some
questions you might put to both reps and see how you feel at the end of
it all. First, there is a major difference in how the two pumps
calculate and deliver basal insulin. The Animas is the most identical to
the Cozmo in that it divides your hourly rate and delivers a portion
every three minutes. The medtronic uses the amount of the basal to sort
out how much is delivered when. If you have a really small hourly basal
rate, you only get delivery a few times per hour. Second, ask about
insulin on board. Here's my biggest gripe with the Medtronic. Let's say
you've bolused for a meal and then you test two hours later. If you've
entered your bolus through the easy bolus wizard, the amount you have
left in your system after those two hours is not calculated into the
insulin on board. So if you give yourself a correction for a high BG,
I'd worry that you'd be back to the problem of stacking insulin, which
is one of the real benefits of being on a pump, in my opinion. Third,
take a good look at the infusion sets. With the Medtronic, you can only
use their infusion sets. The Animas does allow you to use the same ones
you're using now, if you like them. The down side of the Animas, in my
mind, is that you do have a few more button pushes to do things, when
compared to the Cozmo. And things like having to prime again just
because you change the battery. In my stint with the Medtronic, I found
it harder to work the way I like to, separating out the correction bolus
from the meal bolus. All the questions drove me nuts when I just wanted
to say here, give me insulin to match my food. <grin.> I do like the
cartridge holder on the Medtronic though. 
But it still bugs me that neither one has the option of key beeps. At
least the Animas menus don't wrap around. And at least it does have the
audio bolus button on the side. And in the early days, it also matters
which company has the trainer that will work with you most easily. I
actually know a sighted guy here who chose his pump based on who had the
slickest video. The funny thing is he's probably had the fewest
complaints about living with his pump than all of us in our support
group. <grin.> Down the road, the Animas will be working with the Dexcom
continuous glucose monitor, which is much less expensive than the
Medtronic version and I like it much better. Oh, the other thing about
the Animas is that with its software, you can set up custom sounds for
some of the alarms, although not necessarily the ones I'd like to
customize. 
<grin.> I haven't actually had the chance to play with either company's
software, but not for lack of trying! And my local Animas rep did just
tell me that they're changing how things work in the correction bolus
screen, so that should actually become possible for us to do again. If
you want those details, feel free to write me off list and I'll share
them with you so you can pester your rep about it. <grin.> If I had to
choose now, I think I might go with the Animas because the insulin
calculations and delivery match what I've had with the Cozmo. But either
way, it's a bit of a come down from the Cozmo and trust me, in a year
and a half, I'll likely be whining here for sure. Anyway, feel free to
keep chatting here about this and I hope I've given some things to think
about for the moment. If anything else occurs to me in the next day or
so, I'll certainly give you a shout. 
Hang in there and please keep us posted on the process and what you
decide to do.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From bpollpeter at hotmail.com  Fri Dec 16 23:27:15 2011
From: bpollpeter at hotmail.com (Bridgit Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:27:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
In-Reply-To: <SNT0-MC2-F44947FR7m0008354a@SNT0-MC2-F44.Snt0.hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU0-SMTP4626838B878AD8ECDD0EF4AC4A00@phx.gbl>

I have discovered that with the Voice, Nedicare will only order one
every five years. I'm literally at 4-1/2 years, and this is why they
gave me the Autocode and not the Voice. My nurse educator is seeing what
she can do about it, if anything, and I plan to contact Prodigy on
Monday to see if anything can be done. I get really tired of this crap.
(just edited myself, ha-ha!)

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 1:37 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


Bridgit and all, when speaking to my pharmacist, I found out that 
they do indeed go through distributers when buying, not right to the 
company. I sure hadn't ever thought about this one and I have had the 
experience of a company helping my pharmacist to contact a different 
distributer who does carry the product. What a strange world, eh?

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Dec 17 00:19:32 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:19:32 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <20111216194329.211491F083@mail1.panix.com>
References: <BAY0-MC4-F4tfOEboDG000328a0@BAY0-MC4-F4.Bay0.hotmail.com>	<BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>
	<20111216194329.211491F083@mail1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <004d01ccbc51$8d694100$a83bc300$@panix.com>

MMM ... I'd bet one could read the screen with an Optacon.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 11:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps

For any of you who are following this thread, I also wanted to mention that
I was able to use my KNFB reader on my phone to read the Animas pump. It
isn't what you'd call a plan for complete functionality, but for the
occasional check out an alarm or read something, hey, it was possible. If I
had this pump, I'd probably have my hubby design a stand so that the pump
would always be placed in a way that made the KNFB reader happy. It's easy
for the pump to time out before getting it lined up.
And for any of you who have some vision, I think the Animas screen wins
hands down for brightness, size of characters and adjustability.
But the Medtronic has the biggest market share and it's the one most doctors
know, if that's something that is important to you.
Anyway, just a couple of musings from here.

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Dec 17 01:22:15 2011
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:22:15 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Now a question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <004d01ccbc51$8d694100$a83bc300$@panix.com>
References: <BAY0-MC4-F4tfOEboDG000328a0@BAY0-MC4-F4.Bay0.hotmail.com>
	<BLU0-SMTP26761DED43A755B8A99724DC4A00@phx.gbl>
	<20111216194329.211491F083@mail1.panix.com>
	<004d01ccbc51$8d694100$a83bc300$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <mailman.85.1593446905.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Actually, I did try with my optacon, but I probably need the CRT lens 
or something. I was hoping I'd have better luck than I did. I've 
tried it on a bunch of meters too. But maybe mine's showing its age. 
<grin.> But if I could pull it off, it might be faster. Of course, 
trouble is, anyone just coming into this community is now sitting 
there reading thinking, huh? <laughing!>
But I was able to have my entire professional symphony career thanks 
to that optacon. I have no idea how one would read print music that 
fast today. Ah, back in the old days? Oh no! Old curmudgeon land here 
I come! <grin.>
Have fun!

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more!
Music CDs that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From jstigile at sbcglobal.net  Sat Dec 17 08:49:18 2011
From: jstigile at sbcglobal.net (Joy Stigile)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:49:18 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
References: <BLU0-SMTP4626838B878AD8ECDD0EF4AC4A00@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <7D4A194D5C364903AA16732AF95681DC@DBTOA000>

Hi!

I had this same issue last month and I was at the same time (4 1/2 years). 
I was leaving on a trip the next day so I had no chance of calling in any 
connections with friends in the Prodigy company.  I had to buy mine but my 
Pharmacist discounted the price for me.

Warmly, Joy


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bridgit Pollpeter" <bpollpeter at hotmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


>I have discovered that with the Voice, Nedicare will only order one
> every five years. I'm literally at 4-1/2 years, and this is why they
> gave me the Autocode and not the Voice. My nurse educator is seeing what
> she can do about it, if anything, and I plan to contact Prodigy on
> Monday to see if anything can be done. I get really tired of this crap.
> (just edited myself, ha-ha!)
>
> Sincerely,
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Read my blog at:
> http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
>
> "History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
> The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 1:37 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
>
>
> Bridgit and all, when speaking to my pharmacist, I found out that
> they do indeed go through distributers when buying, not right to the
> company. I sure hadn't ever thought about this one and I have had the
> experience of a company helping my pharmacist to contact a different
> distributer who does carry the product. What a strange world, eh?
>
> Veronica
> We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
> that will impact and entertain you forever!
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
>
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Sun Dec 18 01:03:12 2011
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:03:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D437D84CBF92F@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Bridget

Please give me a calll at 704-458-9400 .Monday morning.

Kelly Massaro Neal
Prodigy
Kelly Massaro-Neal


----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Fri Dec 16 18:27:15 2011
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter

I have discovered that with the Voice, Nedicare will only order one
every five years. I'm literally at 4-1/2 years, and this is why they
gave me the Autocode and not the Voice. My nurse educator is seeing what
she can do about it, if anything, and I plan to contact Prodigy on
Monday to see if anything can be done. I get really tired of this crap.
(just edited myself, ha-ha!)

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 1:37 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Update on Autocode meter


Bridgit and all, when speaking to my pharmacist, I found out that 
they do indeed go through distributers when buying, not right to the 
company. I sure hadn't ever thought about this one and I have had the 
experience of a company helping my pharmacist to contact a different 
distributer who does carry the product. What a strange world, eh?

Veronica
We Woof You A Merry Christmas! Diabetes Melodious! And more! Music CDs
that will impact and entertain you forever!
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
		Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Dec 23 19:34:37 2011
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (eileen scrivani)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:34:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?
Message-ID: <48FEFCB364ED4A23BE5C79BAC75EACCF@eileenPC>

Hi:

Can someone refresh my memory and tell me if and who offers talking prescriptions and is it for bottles only or boxes as well?  Thanks in advance.

Eileen 
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Fri Dec 23 20:43:17 2011
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (William and Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:43:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?
References: <48FEFCB364ED4A23BE5C79BAC75EACCF@eileenPC>
Message-ID: <9E2FA5CC422F4F2E9166518DC35C28BC@Bernie7309aa9>

So far, this is for bottles only.

For all new VoiceRxT customers we will ship, with your first order of 
Prodigy? diabetes supplies, a free seven day "blind friendly" pill 
organizer, with both script and Braille markings, and an audio CD "How to 
Live Well with Blindness and Diabetes". Call VoiceRx at 877-319-6418 to get 
started.

If you call that number, someone there will give you more INFO.



I believe there's also some express script thing.  But I don't have the 
correct INFO for that.



Bern

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "eileen scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 2:34 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?


> Hi:
>
> Can someone refresh my memory and tell me if and who offers talking 
> prescriptions and is it for bottles only or boxes as well?  Thanks in 
> advance.
>
> Eileen
>


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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Dec 23 20:57:41 2011
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:57:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?
Message-ID: 3d9f7147-1548-46dc-b21b-4b00c6604241@samobile.net

Bern,
I am using this company they are not ready for Montana doing the medicine.
I will start to get my strips and lansets in January.
If I stay with this company I can get my strips free.
they do a three month supply.
The one thing I needed to understand, and they couldn't give me an 
answer, is how much are the generic medds.
At this time I don't have to pay for them, with Humana.
so I shared that as well.
I don't mind paying a small bit if I can get a verble name for what I 
am taking on a bottle, but sure don't want to have no money at all just 
to use the service.
Just thought I would share what is happening for me and the company.

Original message:
> So far, this is for bottles only.

> For all new VoiceRxT customers we will ship, with your first order of
> Prodigy? diabetes supplies, a free seven day "blind friendly" pill
> organizer, with both script and Braille markings, and an audio CD "How to
> Live Well with Blindness and Diabetes". Call VoiceRx at 877-319-6418 to get
> started.

> If you call that number, someone there will give you more INFO.



> I believe there's also some express script thing.  But I don't have the
> correct INFO for that.



> Bern

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "eileen scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 2:34 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?


>> Hi:

>> Can someone refresh my memory and tell me if and who offers talking
>> prescriptions and is it for bottles only or boxes as well?  Thanks in
>> advance.

>> Eileen



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From Blindhands at aol.com  Fri Dec 23 21:08:55 2011
From: Blindhands at aol.com (Blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:08:55 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?
Message-ID: <278f4.67f923f7.3c2647e7@aol.com>

Talking RX.
 
Joyce  Kane
_www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/) 
Blindhands at AOL.com   

 
In a message dated 12/23/2011 2:35:25 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
etscrivani at verizon.net writes:

Hi:

Can someone refresh my memory and tell me if and who  offers talking 
prescriptions and is it for bottles only or boxes as  well?  Thanks in advance.

Eileen  

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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Dec 23 22:51:50 2011
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:51:50 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?
In-Reply-To: <48FEFCB364ED4A23BE5C79BAC75EACCF@eileenPC>
References: <48FEFCB364ED4A23BE5C79BAC75EACCF@eileenPC>
Message-ID: <000101ccc1c5$75859ab0$6090d010$@panix.com>

You've seen what Talking RX offers -- Bern has written on this. Envision
America also offers a talking prescription system. Both are for bottles.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of eileen scrivani
Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 11:35 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?

Hi:

Can someone refresh my memory and tell me if and who offers talking
prescriptions and is it for bottles only or boxes as well?  Thanks in
advance.

Eileen 




From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sat Dec 24 00:40:46 2011
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2011 19:40:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Listened to thruoureyes.org with Joe Ruffalo on
	Wednesday and he had Greg Santulli from ADS
In-Reply-To: <48FEFCB364ED4A23BE5C79BAC75EACCF@eileenPC>
	<000101ccc1c5$75859ab0$6090d010$@panix.com>
References: <48FEFCB364ED4A23BE5C79BAC75EACCF@eileenPC>
	<000101ccc1c5$75859ab0$6090d010$@panix.com>
Message-ID: <BLU162-ds2B974ED8F94ABA42F0D66A1A80@phx.gbl>

I love Joe's show.

Also Vincent Chaney called in as well to speak to Greg.

Greg will also be on a few more times with Joe over the upcoming months talking about Diabetes and other issues pertaining to the disease, devices etc.


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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 5:51 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?


  You've seen what Talking RX offers -- Bern has written on this. Envision
  America also offers a talking prescription system. Both are for bottles.

  Mike


  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of eileen scrivani
  Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 11:35 AM
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Talking Prescriptions?

  Hi:

  Can someone refresh my memory and tell me if and who offers talking
  prescriptions and is it for bottles only or boxes as well?  Thanks in
  advance.

  Eileen 


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