From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 03:15:12 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 22:15:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly diagnosed with blood sugar testing
 concerns
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1812300224000.4004@panix1.panix.com>
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Thanks so much for everyone?s help.  I received the talking meter yesterday.  With some trial and error, mainly my fingers not producing enough blood, I?m slowly getting there.  I had to crank the needle force all the way to the highest setting though.  Maybe reading braille has toughened my fingers? Not sure.
I?m also waiting for my Libre system to come into the pharmacy.  
Again, thanks all!
Amber

> On Dec 30, 2018, at 2:27 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Massage the hand and fingers a few seconds before testing and make sure
> you drank some water before testing.  That may help with production.  If
> fingers are cold, capillaries are not going to be willing to donate.
> Another possibility may be to wear warm mittens for a while beforre
> testing since these will warm the hands and mittens work better than
> gloves since fingers are together and warm each other.
> 
> 
> 
> --
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 04:23:27 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 22:23:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly diagnosed with blood sugar testing
 concerns
In-Reply-To: <0196E617-8014-43E4-B30E-A31BA7C7D162@gmail.com>
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	<0196E617-8014-43E4-B30E-A31BA7C7D162@gmail.com>
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Amber,

Glad things are looking up. Wish you the best, and don't ever hesitate to reach out to this list if you have more questions or concerns.

Happy New Year all!

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 9:15 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly diagnosed with blood sugar testing concerns

Thanks so much for everyone?s help.  I received the talking meter yesterday.  With some trial and error, mainly my fingers not producing enough blood, I?m slowly getting there.  I had to crank the needle force all the way to the highest setting though.  Maybe reading braille has toughened my fingers? Not sure.
I?m also waiting for my Libre system to come into the pharmacy.  
Again, thanks all!
Amber

> On Dec 30, 2018, at 2:27 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Massage the hand and fingers a few seconds before testing and make 
> sure you drank some water before testing.  That may help with 
> production.  If fingers are cold, capillaries are not going to be willing to donate.
> Another possibility may be to wear warm mittens for a while beforre 
> testing since these will warm the hands and mittens work better than 
> gloves since fingers are together and warm each other.
> 
> 
> 
> --
> 
> 
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan  1 11:12:37 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 06:12:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly diagnosed with blood sugar testing
 concerns
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References: <7E264461-884F-4365-BFF4-2F19C06192C1@gmail.com>
	<83B7E09B-332C-4D78-83C4-50ACEB9BF385@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1812300224000.4004@panix1.panix.com>
	<0196E617-8014-43E4-B30E-A31BA7C7D162@gmail.com>
	<000d01d4a189$be886bb0$3b994310$@gmail.com>
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lancet kits come with two tips that can be used.  The one with the
narrow hole is for finger sticks.  The one with the wider hole is for
arm sticks.  If doing an arm stick, make sure you are no the bottom side
of the arm in a fatty area.  If finger sticks don't work, maybe an arm
stick will work.  You may actually get enough blood out for a reading
quickly but have a bandaid ready to close things up.

On Mon, 31 Dec 2018, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 23:23:27
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly diagnosed with blood sugar testing concerns
>
> Amber,
>
> Glad things are looking up. Wish you the best, and don't ever hesitate to reach out to this list if you have more questions or concerns.
>
> Happy New Year all!
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 9:15 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly diagnosed with blood sugar testing concerns
>
> Thanks so much for everyone?s help.  I received the talking meter yesterday.  With some trial and error, mainly my fingers not producing enough blood, I?m slowly getting there.  I had to crank the needle force all the way to the highest setting though.  Maybe reading braille has toughened my fingers? Not sure.
> I?m also waiting for my Libre system to come into the pharmacy.
> Again, thanks all!
> Amber
>
> > On Dec 30, 2018, at 2:27 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Massage the hand and fingers a few seconds before testing and make
> > sure you drank some water before testing.  That may help with
> > production.  If fingers are cold, capillaries are not going to be willing to donate.
> > Another possibility may be to wear warm mittens for a while beforre
> > testing since these will warm the hands and mittens work better than
> > gloves since fingers are together and warm each other.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 14:54:30 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>

I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today, however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did fine yesterday. 
I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be able to use it successfully when needed.
Amber


From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan  1 15:19:21 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 10:19:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
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My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the
air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent
blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today, however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did fine yesterday.
> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be able to use it successfully when needed.
> Amber
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan  1 15:25:57 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 10:25:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011022490.8914@panix1.panix.com>

Ultimately the A1C measure is the gold standard measure.  If possible
please make sure your doctor knows how to get your readings from your
meter.  This is important since it will then be possible for them to
compare your readings against the A1C measure and if the two of them are
in line or way out of line.  If they're in line, you're getting close to
accurate or accurate readings.  If those are way out of line then you're
having problems getting good readings with that meter.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today, however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did fine yesterday.
> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be able to use it successfully when needed.
> Amber
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 15:32:35 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:32:35 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011017001.8914@panix1.panix.com>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011017001.8914@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <00b001d4a1e7$38d15ff0$aa741fd0$@gmail.com>

Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
see.

Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
maybe try that.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today,
however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did
fine yesterday.
> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be
able to use it successfully when needed.
> Amber
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 17:02:31 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <00b001d4a1e7$38d15ff0$aa741fd0$@gmail.com>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
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	<00b001d4a1e7$38d15ff0$aa741fd0$@gmail.com>
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Bridgit:

Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just trying every method I can think of to try.
Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance company.  
I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for some reason.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
> see.
> 
> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
> maybe try that.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> 
> 
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan  1 17:16:51 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:16:51 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <23277413-F701-455E-B60B-7791F0621B07@gmail.com>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011017001.8914@panix1.panix.com>
	<00b001d4a1e7$38d15ff0$aa741fd0$@gmail.com>
	<23277413-F701-455E-B60B-7791F0621B07@gmail.com>
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If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in
order to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day,
your body was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you
succeeded.  Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting
accordingly.  Try rinsing your hands in warm water and see if you can
get some circulation up that way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone
or tablet, you can connect with a volunteer and ask them to look at the
specific areas of your fingers and tell you if any of those areas are
pink.  If you got a pink area, likely there's an available donation for
your new metal vampire available.  When I started doing my own testing
be my eyes wasn't even available since at that time it didn't exist.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> Bridgit:
>
> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just trying every method I can think of to try.
> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance company.
> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for some reason.
> Amber
>
> > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
> > day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
> > educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
> > convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> > blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
> > and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
> > sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
> > individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
> > see.
> >
> > Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
> > setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
> > as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
> > the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
> > maybe try that.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> > DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> > To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> >
> > My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
> > onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> > Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
> > sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> >
> > On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> >> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> >> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> >>
> >> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today,
> > however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
> > beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
> > of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
> > there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> >> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did
> > fine yesterday.
> >> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be
> > able to use it successfully when needed.
> >> Amber
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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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> >> panix.com
> >>
> >
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> >
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> >
> >
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 17:48:20 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 11:48:20 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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Amber,

To be honest, it's not that helpful having sighted people try to assist with showing blind people how to do things. They do everything, well, sighted, and we need to learn to do it nonvisually. I rarely find sighted help for things like this helpful. When I trained on my insulin pumps and now CGM, I had to explain to my nurse eds, who have worked with me for years, how it had to be done, because their directions and "ideas" of how a blind person would do it were just wrong. They have now implemented what I taught them when training other blind diabetics on things. Obviously, they can teach the operation of a device, but they usually have no clue how to do it nonvisually.

Some days are just different than others. Once you're more comfortable with all this, it won't be so difficult. How many times a day does your doctor want you testing? Your script should have been written to supply you with plenty of strips. Grant it, you're going through more because of this trial and error. If you need more, if you ask your endo office, they can sometimes give you a bottle. My endo office has done this with strips and even insulin before. And, you can purchase Prodigy strips on Amazon too if you need more before insurance will let you reorder.

BTW, Medicare isn't all that great, smirk.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:03 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Bridgit:

Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just trying every method I can think of to try.
Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance company.  
I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for some reason.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success 
> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with 
> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight 
> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing 
> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's 
> the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. 
> So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always 
> specific to how much or little we see.
> 
> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the 
> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep 
> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to 
> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze again 
> to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through 
> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This 
> is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their 
> independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
>> Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  
> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I 
> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a 
> reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
>> did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
>> be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%4
>> 0
>> panix.com
>> 
> 
> --
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 17:49:34 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 11:49:34 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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But how is having someone sighted going to help a blind person learn to do
it nonvisually?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:17 AM
To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in order
to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day, your body
was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you succeeded.
Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting accordingly.  Try rinsing
your hands in warm water and see if you can get some circulation up that
way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone or tablet, you can connect with a
volunteer and ask them to look at the specific areas of your fingers and
tell you if any of those areas are pink.  If you got a pink area, likely
there's an available donation for your new metal vampire available.  When I
started doing my own testing be my eyes wasn't even available since at that
time it didn't exist.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> Bridgit:
>
> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today
that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just
trying every method I can think of to try.
> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance
company.
> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I
feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for
some reason.
> Amber
>
> > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success 
> > every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with 
> > testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight 
> > can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's
necessarily a sight vs.
> > blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing 
> > nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But 
> > it's the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, 
> > grin. So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always 
> > specific to how much or little we see.
> >
> > Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the 
> > highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep 
> > practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to 
> > the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze 
> > again to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> > To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> >
> > My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through 
> > the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  
> > This is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their 
> > independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do
this.
> >
> > On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> >> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> >> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk 
> >> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> >>
> >> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
> >> Today,
> > however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  
> > It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I 
> > got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a 
> > reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my
skin.
> >> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said 
> >> I did
> > fine yesterday.
> >> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want 
> >> to be
> > able to use it successfully when needed.
> >> Amber
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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
> > Diabetes-Talk:
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel
> >> %40
> >> panix.com
> >>
> >
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> >
> >
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan  1 18:40:11 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 13:40:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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The educators aren't doing a satisfactory job of it otherwise this type
of traffic wouldn't be on this list after a client had worked with them
for a while.  So that sighted assistance is of limited use at best.  As
for be my eyes, a volunteer can tell a user what is going on at the time
the user connects with them which likely will vary a little from day to
day.  Becoming used to the variability and noting what activities
preceeded a reading may for some people start to put some kind of useful
data set together.  If this happened I can then expect that to happen
...
For the record, I've never met or worked with a diabetes educator myself
I came into this the hard way.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:49:34
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> But how is having someone sighted going to help a blind person learn to do
> it nonvisually?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:17 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
> Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in order
> to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day, your body
> was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you succeeded.
> Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting accordingly.  Try rinsing
> your hands in warm water and see if you can get some circulation up that
> way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone or tablet, you can connect with a
> volunteer and ask them to look at the specific areas of your fingers and
> tell you if any of those areas are pink.  If you got a pink area, likely
> there's an available donation for your new metal vampire available.  When I
> started doing my own testing be my eyes wasn't even available since at that
> time it didn't exist.
>
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
> > From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> >
> > Bridgit:
> >
> > Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today
> that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
> > I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just
> trying every method I can think of to try.
> > Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance
> company.
> > I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I
> feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for
> some reason.
> > Amber
> >
> > > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > >
> > > Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success
> > > every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with
> > > testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight
> > > can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's
> necessarily a sight vs.
> > > blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing
> > > nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But
> > > it's the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here,
> > > grin. So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always
> > > specific to how much or little we see.
> > >
> > > Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the
> > > highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep
> > > practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to
> > > the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze
> > > again to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > > Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> > > To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> > >
> > > My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through
> > > the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.
> > > This is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their
> > > independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do
> this.
> > >
> > > On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> > >
> > >> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> > >> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> > >> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > >> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > >> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> > >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> > >>
> > >> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
> > >> Today,
> > > however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.
> > > It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I
> > > got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a
> > > reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my
> skin.
> > >> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said
> > >> I did
> > > fine yesterday.
> > >> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want
> > >> to be
> > > able to use it successfully when needed.
> > >> Amber
> > >> _______________________________________________
> > >> 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
> > > Diabetes-Talk:
> > >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel
> > >> %40
> > >> panix.com
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 18:54:26 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 13:54:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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I was finally able to get a reading after I took a hot shower: warmed up my hands, and gave them a brisk massage. The needle had to be on the highest setting.
I didn?t get this meter through insurance.  I bought it on amazon. My insurance was going to fight with my doctor about giving me a talking meter and it was going to keep me from coming home from the hospital so I just avoided the whole insurance issue for the meter and bought one myself.  they will be covering my CGM though when I get it.
I worked with a diabetes educator and really liked her  She gave me the same tips you all did. At the time I worked with her though, I was so tired and stressed a lot of what she said didn?t register. I just wanted to go home.  It would probably be a good idea for me to go to a diabetes education class if there is such a thing.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The educators aren't doing a satisfactory job of it otherwise this type
> of traffic wouldn't be on this list after a client had worked with them
> for a while.  So that sighted assistance is of limited use at best.  As
> for be my eyes, a volunteer can tell a user what is going on at the time
> the user connects with them which likely will vary a little from day to
> day.  Becoming used to the variability and noting what activities
> preceeded a reading may for some people start to put some kind of useful
> data set together.  If this happened I can then expect that to happen
> ...
> For the record, I've never met or worked with a diabetes educator myself
> I came into this the hard way.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:49:34
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> But how is having someone sighted going to help a blind person learn to do
>> it nonvisually?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:17 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
>> Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in order
>> to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day, your body
>> was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you succeeded.
>> Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting accordingly.  Try rinsing
>> your hands in warm water and see if you can get some circulation up that
>> way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone or tablet, you can connect with a
>> volunteer and ask them to look at the specific areas of your fingers and
>> tell you if any of those areas are pink.  If you got a pink area, likely
>> there's an available donation for your new metal vampire available.  When I
>> started doing my own testing be my eyes wasn't even available since at that
>> time it didn't exist.
>> 
>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>> 
>>> Bridgit:
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today
>> that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
>>> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just
>> trying every method I can think of to try.
>>> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance
>> company.
>>> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I
>> feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for
>> some reason.
>>> Amber
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success
>>>> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with
>>>> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight
>>>> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's
>> necessarily a sight vs.
>>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing
>>>> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But
>>>> it's the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here,
>>>> grin. So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always
>>>> specific to how much or little we see.
>>>> 
>>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the
>>>> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep
>>>> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to
>>>> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze
>>>> again to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>>> 
>>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through
>>>> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.
>>>> This is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their
>>>> independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do
>> this.
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>>> Today,
>>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.
>>>> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I
>>>> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a
>>>> reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my
>> skin.
>>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said
>>>>> I did
>>>> fine yesterday.
>>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want
>>>>> to be
>>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>>> Amber
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel
>>>>> %40
>>>>> panix.com
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> r%40hotm
>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> lens%40gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 19:00:53 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 13:00:53 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
kindergarten.  

Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
to poke under the water.  

Good luck and Happy New Year!

				Jamie
  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
see.

Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
maybe try that.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
> Today,
however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
> did
fine yesterday.
> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
> be
able to use it successfully when needed.
> Amber
> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40
> panix.com
>

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 19:11:15 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 13:11:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <E7A96FD9-3E29-4C54-85DA-E9D7920EF6F9@gmail.com>
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Amber,

     There should be a class either through the diabetes center or the hospital.  Where do you live?  I'm in Iowa, and I never know where people on this list live.  

I have had to purchase my Prodigy myself, even though my pharmacy was able to order it for me.  There is a man on this site, I believe his name is Jerry who has information on how blind diabetics can get Prodigy meters and strips for a very minimal cost.  I'll see if I can find the information, since I'm pretty sure I saved it in my drafts.

Many of the things that sighted people are offered for free  doesn't apply for us, which is a shame.  I have received free meters in the mail, which I just give to my diabetic educator to give to someone who can't afford one.  I also have to buy raised line checks from my bank instead of getting free ones.  However, I think I heard that banks aren't even giving free ones to sighted customers anymore.  If you need your bank to order them, go through Deluxe.com.  Their raised lines are so much better than the other company that makes them.  

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

I was finally able to get a reading after I took a hot shower: warmed up my hands, and gave them a brisk massage. The needle had to be on the highest setting.
I didn?t get this meter through insurance.  I bought it on amazon. My insurance was going to fight with my doctor about giving me a talking meter and it was going to keep me from coming home from the hospital so I just avoided the whole insurance issue for the meter and bought one myself.  they will be covering my CGM though when I get it.
I worked with a diabetes educator and really liked her  She gave me the same tips you all did. At the time I worked with her though, I was so tired and stressed a lot of what she said didn?t register. I just wanted to go home.  It would probably be a good idea for me to go to a diabetes education class if there is such a thing.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The educators aren't doing a satisfactory job of it otherwise this 
> type of traffic wouldn't be on this list after a client had worked 
> with them for a while.  So that sighted assistance is of limited use 
> at best.  As for be my eyes, a volunteer can tell a user what is going 
> on at the time the user connects with them which likely will vary a 
> little from day to day.  Becoming used to the variability and noting 
> what activities preceeded a reading may for some people start to put 
> some kind of useful data set together.  If this happened I can then 
> expect that to happen ...
> For the record, I've never met or worked with a diabetes educator 
> myself I came into this the hard way.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:49:34
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> But how is having someone sighted going to help a blind person learn 
>> to do it nonvisually?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:17 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
>> Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in 
>> order to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day, 
>> your body was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you succeeded.
>> Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting accordingly.  Try 
>> rinsing your hands in warm water and see if you can get some 
>> circulation up that way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone or 
>> tablet, you can connect with a volunteer and ask them to look at the 
>> specific areas of your fingers and tell you if any of those areas are 
>> pink.  If you got a pink area, likely there's an available donation 
>> for your new metal vampire available.  When I started doing my own 
>> testing be my eyes wasn't even available since at that time it didn't exist.
>> 
>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>> 
>>> Bridgit:
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong 
>>> today
>> that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
>>> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just
>> trying every method I can think of to try.
>>> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my 
>>> insurance
>> company.
>>> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. 
>>> But I
>> feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes 
>> down for some reason.
>>> Amber
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success 
>>>> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with 
>>>> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight 
>>>> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think 
>>>> it's
>> necessarily a sight vs.
>>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing 
>>>> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But 
>>>> it's the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, 
>>>> grin. So, it's very much an individual situation here and not 
>>>> always specific to how much or little we see.
>>>> 
>>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the 
>>>> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep 
>>>> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to 
>>>> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze 
>>>> again to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>>> 
>>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through 
>>>> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.
>>>> This is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do 
>>>> their independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with 
>>>> sight to do
>> this.
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>>> Today,
>>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.
>>>> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I 
>>>> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do 
>>>> a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it 
>>>> on my
>> skin.
>>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said 
>>>>> I did
>>>> fine yesterday.
>>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want 
>>>>> to be
>>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>>> Amber
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashie
>>>>> l
>>>>> %40
>>>>> panix.com
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> e
>>>> r%40hotm
>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> l
>>>> lens%40gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 40
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>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan  1 19:20:07 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:20:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <6da86fc2.a681.486f.bbff.db2101adfd1f@samobile.net>

Check for strips on amazon there is where I get mine.
That works well.
Warm water will also bring blood to the tips of fingers.

Original message:
> Bridgit:

> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong 
> today that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just 
> trying every method I can think of to try.
> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance company.
> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But 
> I feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes 
> down for some reason.
> Amber

>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
>> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
>> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
>> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
>> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
>> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
>> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
>> see.

>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
>> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
>> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
>> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
>> maybe try that.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
>> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
>> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today,
>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
>> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
>> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
>> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did
>> fine yesterday.
>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be
>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>> Amber
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40
>>> panix.com


>> --


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan  1 19:22:40 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 13:22:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <E7A96FD9-3E29-4C54-85DA-E9D7920EF6F9@gmail.com>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011017001.8914@panix1.panix.com>	<00b001d4a1e7$38d15ff0$aa741fd0$@gmail.com>	<23277413-F701-455E-B60B-7791F0621B07@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011210230.2975@panix1.panix.com>	<004201d4a1fa$5b84e900$128ebb00$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011333450.21479@panix1.panix.com>
	<E7A96FD9-3E29-4C54-85DA-E9D7920EF6F9@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201d4a207$5ceeed60$16ccc820$@gmail.com>

Amber,

Oh, good. Glad you had a better time testing. Yes, often insurance providers don't want to cover talking glucometers, which is Ludacris, but if an endo writes a script and a letter detailing why you need it, they usually do it. But I understand being tired and just wanting to go home without anymore drama. And yes, there are diabetes education classes. Most hospitals and clinics provide them. Just ask your endo, if you have one.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

I was finally able to get a reading after I took a hot shower: warmed up my hands, and gave them a brisk massage. The needle had to be on the highest setting.
I didn?t get this meter through insurance.  I bought it on amazon. My insurance was going to fight with my doctor about giving me a talking meter and it was going to keep me from coming home from the hospital so I just avoided the whole insurance issue for the meter and bought one myself.  they will be covering my CGM though when I get it.
I worked with a diabetes educator and really liked her  She gave me the same tips you all did. At the time I worked with her though, I was so tired and stressed a lot of what she said didn?t register. I just wanted to go home.  It would probably be a good idea for me to go to a diabetes education class if there is such a thing.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The educators aren't doing a satisfactory job of it otherwise this 
> type of traffic wouldn't be on this list after a client had worked 
> with them for a while.  So that sighted assistance is of limited use 
> at best.  As for be my eyes, a volunteer can tell a user what is going 
> on at the time the user connects with them which likely will vary a 
> little from day to day.  Becoming used to the variability and noting 
> what activities preceeded a reading may for some people start to put 
> some kind of useful data set together.  If this happened I can then 
> expect that to happen ...
> For the record, I've never met or worked with a diabetes educator 
> myself I came into this the hard way.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:49:34
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> But how is having someone sighted going to help a blind person learn 
>> to do it nonvisually?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:17 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
>> Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in 
>> order to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day, 
>> your body was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you succeeded.
>> Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting accordingly.  Try 
>> rinsing your hands in warm water and see if you can get some 
>> circulation up that way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone or 
>> tablet, you can connect with a volunteer and ask them to look at the 
>> specific areas of your fingers and tell you if any of those areas are 
>> pink.  If you got a pink area, likely there's an available donation 
>> for your new metal vampire available.  When I started doing my own 
>> testing be my eyes wasn't even available since at that time it didn't exist.
>> 
>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>> 
>>> Bridgit:
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong 
>>> today
>> that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
>>> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just
>> trying every method I can think of to try.
>>> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my 
>>> insurance
>> company.
>>> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. 
>>> But I
>> feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes 
>> down for some reason.
>>> Amber
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success 
>>>> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with 
>>>> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight 
>>>> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think 
>>>> it's
>> necessarily a sight vs.
>>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing 
>>>> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But 
>>>> it's the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, 
>>>> grin. So, it's very much an individual situation here and not 
>>>> always specific to how much or little we see.
>>>> 
>>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the 
>>>> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep 
>>>> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to 
>>>> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze 
>>>> again to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>>> 
>>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through 
>>>> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.
>>>> This is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do 
>>>> their independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with 
>>>> sight to do
>> this.
>>>> 
>>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>>> Today,
>>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.
>>>> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I 
>>>> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do 
>>>> a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it 
>>>> on my
>> skin.
>>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said 
>>>>> I did
>>>> fine yesterday.
>>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want 
>>>>> to be
>>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>>> Amber
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashie
>>>>> l
>>>>> %40
>>>>> panix.com
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> 
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>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> e
>>>> r%40hotm
>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> l
>>>> lens%40gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> 40
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>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> --
> 
> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan  1 19:34:06 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:34:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <ba2d3a86.c5e2.46a3.b002.522c6126a762@samobile.net>

I am in Montana just a little bit of a walk to you smile.

Original message:
> Amber,

>      There should be a class either through the diabetes center or the 
> hospital.  Where do you live?  I'm in Iowa, and I never know where 
> people on this list live.

> I have had to purchase my Prodigy myself, even though my pharmacy was 
> able to order it for me.  There is a man on this site, I believe his 
> name is Jerry who has information on how blind diabetics can get 
> Prodigy meters and strips for a very minimal cost.  I'll see if I can 
> find the information, since I'm pretty sure I saved it in my drafts.

> Many of the things that sighted people are offered for free  doesn't 
> apply for us, which is a shame.  I have received free meters in the 
> mail, which I just give to my diabetic educator to give to someone who 
> can't afford one.  I also have to buy raised line checks from my bank 
> instead of getting free ones.  However, I think I heard that banks 
> aren't even giving free ones to sighted customers anymore.  If you need 
> your bank to order them, go through Deluxe.com.  Their raised lines are 
> so much better than the other company that makes them.

>                                 Jamie


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 12:54 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> I was finally able to get a reading after I took a hot shower: warmed 
> up my hands, and gave them a brisk massage. The needle had to be on the 
> highest setting.
> I didn?t get this meter through insurance.  I bought it on amazon. My 
> insurance was going to fight with my doctor about giving me a talking 
> meter and it was going to keep me from coming home from the hospital so 
> I just avoided the whole insurance issue for the meter and bought one 
> myself.  they will be covering my CGM though when I get it.
> I worked with a diabetes educator and really liked her  She gave me the 
> same tips you all did. At the time I worked with her though, I was so 
> tired and stressed a lot of what she said didn?t register. I just 
> wanted to go home.  It would probably be a good idea for me to go to a 
> diabetes education class if there is such a thing.
> Amber

>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 1:40 PM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> The educators aren't doing a satisfactory job of it otherwise this
>> type of traffic wouldn't be on this list after a client had worked
>> with them for a while.  So that sighted assistance is of limited use
>> at best.  As for be my eyes, a volunteer can tell a user what is going
>> on at the time the user connects with them which likely will vary a
>> little from day to day.  Becoming used to the variability and noting
>> what activities preceeded a reading may for some people start to put
>> some kind of useful data set together.  If this happened I can then
>> expect that to happen ...
>> For the record, I've never met or worked with a diabetes educator
>> myself I came into this the hard way.

>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:49:34
>>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>> But how is having someone sighted going to help a blind person learn
>>> to do it nonvisually?

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 11:17 AM
>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>> If you fail after three attempts it's not a good day for readings.
>>> Before an attempt, you might try stretching all parts of your body in
>>> order to maybe get some circulation up and going.  On your first day,
>>> your body was surprised by what you did to it which is probably why you 
>>> succeeded.
>>> Today, your body is now apprehensive and reacting accordingly.  Try
>>> rinsing your hands in warm water and see if you can get some
>>> circulation up that way.  If you have be my eyes on your phone or
>>> tablet, you can connect with a volunteer and ask them to look at the
>>> specific areas of your fingers and tell you if any of those areas are
>>> pink.  If you got a pink area, likely there's an available donation
>>> for your new metal vampire available.  When I started doing my own
>>> testing be my eyes wasn't even available since at that time it didn't exist.

>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 12:02:31
>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>>> Bridgit:

>>>> Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong
>>>> today
>>> that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
>>>> I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just
>>> trying every method I can think of to try.
>>>> Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my
>>>> insurance
>>> company.
>>>> I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL.
>>>> But I
>>> feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes
>>> down for some reason.
>>>> Amber

>>>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success
>>>>> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with
>>>>> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight
>>>>> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think
>>>>> it's
>>> necessarily a sight vs.
>>>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing
>>>>> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But
>>>>> it's the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here,
>>>>> grin. So, it's very much an individual situation here and not
>>>>> always specific to how much or little we see.

>>>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the
>>>>> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep
>>>>> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to
>>>>> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze
>>>>> again to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through
>>>>> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.
>>>>> This is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do
>>>>> their independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with
>>>>> sight to do
>>> this.

>>>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>>>> Today,
>>>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.
>>>>> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I
>>>>> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do
>>>>> a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it
>>>>> on my
>>> skin.
>>>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said
>>>>>> I did
>>>>> fine yesterday.
>>>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want
>>>>>> to be
>>>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>>>> Amber
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>>>>>> l
>>>>>> %40
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From dianefilipe at comcast.net  Tue Jan  1 23:23:28 2019
From: dianefilipe at comcast.net (dianefilipe at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 16:23:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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I have not heard of ?the blood needing to drip through the air?, but it needs to be pooled on your finger so the test strip can absorb it.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 8:19 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the
> air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent
> blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today, however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 01:46:04 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 19:46:04 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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The blood doesn?t need to drip through the air. You need to carefully place the strip and touch your finger so the blood goes into the strip, and then not move it (for instance, don?t rake the strip across the finger), which smears the strip. Like Bridgit, I find it best to pick up the meter and bring it to the finger I?ve poked so that I move that finger around as little as possible. 

Sandi


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From: Diane via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 5:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: dianefilipe at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

I have not heard of ?the blood needing to drip through the air?, but it needs to be pooled on your finger so the test strip can absorb it.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 8:19 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the
> air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent
> blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today, however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Jan  2 02:11:32 2019
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 21:11:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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Amber and Bridgit,

Amber, Bridgit is right. Many blind people test independently and some take longer than others to learn.I was one of those but by sitting with a good nurse certified diabetic educator I learned. One of the things I did in the beginning that may help is a wound an elastic band around my finger to get the area where I wanted to test to stand out more and be isolated. I pricked my finger, got the blood on the strip, and then took off the elastic. I used that method until I could test reliably. But even now I have my days when I can't test on the first try. Also, make sure your hands are warm, as that will help.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 12:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Amber Wallenstein
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Bridgit:

Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just trying every method I can think of to try.
Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance company.  
I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for some reason.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
> see.
> 
> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
> maybe try that.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Jan  2 02:24:12 2019
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 21:24:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
get this.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
kindergarten.  

Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
to poke under the water.  

Good luck and Happy New Year!

				Jamie
  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
see.

Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
maybe try that.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
> Today,
however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
> did
fine yesterday.
> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
> be
able to use it successfully when needed.
> Amber
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan  2 02:30:41 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 21:30:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <77877b05.508b.4842.8813.656b889ad560@samobile.net>

Yes I move the machine around up and down just to make sure it will 
find the blood.
Some times I will put machine down squeeze finger again so that I don't 
have to poke it again.
Then I listen for the beep.

Original message:
> The blood doesn?t need to drip through the air. You need to carefully 
> place the strip and touch your finger so the blood goes into the strip, 
> and then not move it (for instance, don?t rake the strip across the 
> finger), which smears the strip. Like Bridgit, I find it best to pick 
> up the meter and bring it to the finger I?ve poked so that I move that 
> finger around as little as possible.

> Sandi


> Sent from Mail for Windows 10

> From: Diane via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 5:26 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: dianefilipe at comcast.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> I have not heard of ?the blood needing to drip through the air?, but it 
> needs to be pooled on your finger so the test strip can absorb it.

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 8:19 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the
>> air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent
>> blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
>>> Today, however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not 
>>> enough.  It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly 
>>> like I got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t 
>>> do a reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on 
>>> my skin.
>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
>>> did fine yesterday.
>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
>>> be able to use it successfully when needed.
>>> Amber
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan  2 02:32:50 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2019 21:32:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <10456598.ab38.499e.b27a.721c51df43c5@samobile.net>

I remember the first meeter I had wow, it was so big long and there was 
no way I could lift it in the same way I do this one.
Was glad when they got smaller.

Original message:
> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
> get this.

> Jeanette

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
> kindergarten.

> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
> to poke under the water.

> Good luck and Happy New Year!

>                                 Jamie


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
> see.

> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
> maybe try that.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>> Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>> did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>> be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 02:59:46 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 21:59:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <002a01d4a242$40c26550$c2472ff0$@comcast.net>
References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011017001.8914@panix1.panix.com>
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I am also picking up my meter.  
I was able to get four readings today so that is progress. Sunday I got two and yesterday I got three? So I?m getting there.


> On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:24 PM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
> get this.
> 
> Jeanette 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.
> 
> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.
> 
> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
> kindergarten.  
> 
> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
> to poke under the water.  
> 
> Good luck and Happy New Year!
> 
> 				Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
> see.
> 
> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
> maybe try that.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
>> Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
>> did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
>> be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
>> _______________________________________________
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 03:20:36 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 21:20:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <10456598.ab38.499e.b27a.721c51df43c5@samobile.net>
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My first talking meter was a little suitcase! If it was about the size of a larger laptop, but thicker. It sure was nice when they made them a lot smaller.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 8:32 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I remember the first meeter I had wow, it was so big long and there was no way I could lift it in the same way I do this one.
> Was glad when they got smaller.
> 
> Original message:
>> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
>> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
>> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
>> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
>> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
>> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
>> get this.
> 
>> Jeanette
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
>> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.
> 
>> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
>> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
>> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
>> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
>> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
>> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.
> 
>> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
>> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
>> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
>> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
>> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
>> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
>> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
>> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
>> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
>> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
>> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
>> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
>> kindergarten.
> 
>> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
>> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
>> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
>> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
>> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
>> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
>> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
>> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
>> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
>> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
>> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
>> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
>> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
>> to poke under the water.
> 
>> Good luck and Happy New Year!
> 
>>                                Jamie
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
>> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
>> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
>> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
>> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
>> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
>> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
>> see.
> 
>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
>> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
>> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
>> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
>> maybe try that.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
>> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
>> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>> Today,
>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
>> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
>> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
>> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>>> did
>> fine yesterday.
>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>>> be
>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>> Amber
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 04:04:34 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 22:04:34 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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References: <06E88614-57E0-45BE-9E63-A20087B51B42@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901011017001.8914@panix1.panix.com>	<00b001d4a1e7$38d15ff0$aa741fd0$@gmail.com>	<23277413-F701-455E-B60B-7791F0621B07@gmail.com>
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Placing a rubber band around the finger is actually a great idea to help isolate the blood, and give a better idea where you poked.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 8:12 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Amber and Bridgit,

Amber, Bridgit is right. Many blind people test independently and some take longer than others to learn.I was one of those but by sitting with a good nurse certified diabetic educator I learned. One of the things I did in the beginning that may help is a wound an elastic band around my finger to get the area where I wanted to test to stand out more and be isolated. I pricked my finger, got the blood on the strip, and then took off the elastic. I used that method until I could test reliably. But even now I have my days when I can't test on the first try. Also, make sure your hands are warm, as that will help.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 12:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Amber Wallenstein
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Bridgit:

Thanks for the ideas. I just don?t understand what I?m doing wrong today that I wasn?t doing wrong yesterday.
I have no access to sighted people to help me with this, so I?m just trying every method I can think of to try.
Also I don?t qualify for MediCare, so I?m at the whim of my insurance company.  
I will keep trying. I?m going to run out of test strips soon, LOL. But I feel this skill is one I have to have in case the Libre I get goes down for some reason.
Amber

> On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:32 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success 
> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with 
> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight 
> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing 
> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's 
> the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. 
> So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always 
> specific to how much or little we see.
> 
> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the 
> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep 
> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to 
> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze again 
> to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through 
> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This 
> is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their 
> independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
>> Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  
> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I 
> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a 
> reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
>> did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
>> be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 04:05:54 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 22:05:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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Really, interesting. I've never been told to not pick up the meter, and at
the doctor's office they always bring the meter to my finger, holding it
after getting the blood sample.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 8:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
get this.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
kindergarten.  

Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
to poke under the water.  

Good luck and Happy New Year!

				Jamie
  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
see.

Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
maybe try that.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>
> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.  
> Today,
however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
> did
fine yesterday.
> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
> be
able to use it successfully when needed.
> Amber
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 04:08:14 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 22:08:14 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
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When I was sighted, I had a meter that was the length and width of a pen. I
loved that one because it was so inconspicuous. When I first became blind, I
had this giant one that came in an even bigger carrying case. It was so big
and clunky. I was glad when Prodigy came out and it was so streamlined and
small. In fact, the first Prodigy meter was thinner than the current
version.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 8:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

I remember the first meeter I had wow, it was so big long and there was no
way I could lift it in the same way I do this one.
Was glad when they got smaller.

Original message:
> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in 
> my experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately 
> more success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the 
> Prodigy Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. 
> From my perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we 
> could or couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With 
> patience,  you will get this.

> Jeanette

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those 
> who don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't 
> let that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in 
> Counseling.  And, much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of
technology (i.e.
> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  
> Fortunately for me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would 
> be willing to test out the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out 
> Kevin Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind 
> record-holding downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind
man to climb Mt.
> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try 
> blind or sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't 
> think a blind person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a 
> foster parent, being a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, 
> etc.  My biggest pet peeve was when people would ask me on the bus who
helped me take care of my baby.
> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things 
> for my children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born 
> extremely premature, has low vision and autism.  He is now a very 
> brilliant college student.  I also had both of my children reading at 
> high levels when they entered kindergarten.

> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a 
> sighted world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my 
> insulin using brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to 
> draw it up.  No one even uses syringes today with the invention of the 
> pens.  So, you will get this.  It takes time and patience, but you 
> will get it and then wonder why you couldn't in the beginning.  I have 
> used every device invented to independently do my own blood sugars.  
> Each one had its challenges in getting blood on the strip, but today's 
> meters are so much better.  No one else has mentioned doing this, but 
> I have found it easier to pick up the meter and touch the end of the 
> strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down, poke and then milk my finger 
> and then pick up the meter and bring the strip to my finger.  I have 
> the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they are cold, so I 
> always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan to poke
under the water.

> Good luck and Happy New Year!

>                                 Jamie


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success 
> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with 
> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight 
> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's
necessarily a sight vs.
> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing 
> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's 
> the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. 
> So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always 
> specific to how much or little we see.

> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the 
> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep 
> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to 
> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze again 
> to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through 
> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This 
> is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their 
> independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do
this.

> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>> Today,
> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  
> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I 
> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a 
> reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my
skin.
>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I 
>> did
> fine yesterday.
>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to 
>> be
> able to use it successfully when needed.
>> Amber
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan  2 18:40:45 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:40:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <1ceb3660.b424.4ed4.9589.836baf98c637@samobile.net>

yay good for you,
that silly practice is what it takes loll.

Original message:
> I am also picking up my meter.
> I was able to get four readings today so that is progress. Sunday I got 
> two and yesterday I got three? So I?m getting there.


>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:24 PM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
>> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
>> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
>> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
>> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
>> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
>> get this.

>> Jeanette

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
>> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

>> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
>> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
>> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
>> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
>> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
>> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

>> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
>> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
>> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
>> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
>> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
>> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
>> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
>> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
>> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
>> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
>> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
>> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
>> kindergarten.

>> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
>> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
>> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
>> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
>> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
>> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
>> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
>> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
>> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
>> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
>> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
>> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
>> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
>> to poke under the water.

>> Good luck and Happy New Year!

>>                               Jamie


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
>> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
>> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
>> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
>> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
>> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
>> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
>> see.

>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
>> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
>> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
>> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
>> maybe try that.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
>> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
>> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.

>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>> Today,
>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
>> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
>> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
>> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>>> did
>> fine yesterday.
>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>>> be
>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>> Amber
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan  2 18:45:34 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 13:45:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
Message-ID: <de28201c.74a4.4bbb.abdd.c630ac34931d@samobile.net>

Yes I remember that one as well.
I still have a meter where the volume can be turned up or down.
After that the meter is so loud you want to get a micro phone to let 
all know your umbers smile.

Original message:
> When I was sighted, I had a meter that was the length and width of a pen. I
> loved that one because it was so inconspicuous. When I first became blind, I
> had this giant one that came in an even bigger carrying case. It was so big
> and clunky. I was glad when Prodigy came out and it was so streamlined and
> small. In fact, the first Prodigy meter was thinner than the current
> version.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 8:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

> I remember the first meeter I had wow, it was so big long and there was no
> way I could lift it in the same way I do this one.
> Was glad when they got smaller.

> Original message:
>> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in
>> my experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately
>> more success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the
>> Prodigy Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters.
>> From my perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we
>> could or couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With
>> patience,  you will get this.

>> Jeanette

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those
>> who don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.

>> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't
>> let that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in
>> Counseling.  And, much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of
> technology (i.e.
>> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)
>> Fortunately for me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would
>> be willing to test out the first talking computer.  I took off from there.

>> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out
>> Kevin Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind
>> record-holding downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind
> man to climb Mt.
>> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try
>> blind or sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't
>> think a blind person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a
>> foster parent, being a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden,
>> etc.  My biggest pet peeve was when people would ask me on the bus who
> helped me take care of my baby.
>> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things
>> for my children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born
>> extremely premature, has low vision and autism.  He is now a very
>> brilliant college student.  I also had both of my children reading at
>> high levels when they entered kindergarten.

>> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a
>> sighted world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my
>> insulin using brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to
>> draw it up.  No one even uses syringes today with the invention of the
>> pens.  So, you will get this.  It takes time and patience, but you
>> will get it and then wonder why you couldn't in the beginning.  I have
>> used every device invented to independently do my own blood sugars.
>> Each one had its challenges in getting blood on the strip, but today's
>> meters are so much better.  No one else has mentioned doing this, but
>> I have found it easier to pick up the meter and touch the end of the
>> strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down, poke and then milk my finger
>> and then pick up the meter and bring the strip to my finger.  I have
>> the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they are cold, so I
>> always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan to poke
> under the water.

>> Good luck and Happy New Year!

>>                                 Jamie


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success
>> every day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with
>> testing; nurse educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight
>> can make it more convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's
> necessarily a sight vs.
>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing
>> nonvisually, and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's
>> the same for sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin.
>> So, it's very much an individual situation here and not always
>> specific to how much or little we see.

>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the
>> highest setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep
>> practicing and try as many methods you can think of. When you go to
>> the endo office, they wipe the finger after poking then squeeze again
>> to try to avoid smearing, so, maybe try that.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through
>> the air onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This
>> is why Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their
>> independent blood sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do
> this.

>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>> Today,
>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.
>> It beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I
>> got enough of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a
>> reading.  I know there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my
> skin.
>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>>> did
>> fine yesterday.
>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>>> be
>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>> Amber
>>> _______________________________________________
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Wed Jan  2 19:11:02 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 14:11:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <1ceb3660.b424.4ed4.9589.836baf98c637@samobile.net>
References: <1ceb3660.b424.4ed4.9589.836baf98c637@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <5702E26D-CFD0-4AB0-B874-D594784320FA@gmail.com>

Ya know it?s funny.  Hadn?t thought about suggesting to pick up the meter.  I?ve never done it any other way and I?ve been using the Prodigy Voice since 2007.  I guess I?d been doing it so long, it?s just a habit that I never even thought about.  I not only pick my meter up, I actually use my middle finger as a sort of guide and I seem to be able to manage it just find.  Just keep in mind, practice makes perfect.  

Warmly,

Bern

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> On Jan 2, 2019, at 1:40 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> yay good for you,
> that silly practice is what it takes loll.
> 
> Original message:
>> I am also picking up my meter.
>> I was able to get four readings today so that is progress. Sunday I got two and yesterday I got three? So I?m getting there.
> 
> 
>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:24 PM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
>>> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
>>> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
>>> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
>>> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
>>> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
>>> get this.
> 
>>> Jeanette
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
>>> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.
> 
>>> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
>>> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
>>> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
>>> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
>>> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
>>> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.
> 
>>> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
>>> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
>>> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
>>> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
>>> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
>>> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
>>> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
>>> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
>>> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
>>> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
>>> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
>>> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
>>> kindergarten.
> 
>>> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
>>> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
>>> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
>>> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
>>> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
>>> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
>>> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
>>> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
>>> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
>>> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
>>> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
>>> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
>>> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
>>> to poke under the water.
> 
>>> Good luck and Happy New Year!
> 
>>>                              Jamie
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
>>> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
>>> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
>>> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
>>> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
>>> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
>>> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
>>> see.
> 
>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
>>> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
>>> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
>>> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
>>> maybe try that.
> 
>>> Bridgit
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
>>> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
>>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
>>> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>> Today,
>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
>>> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
>>> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
>>> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>>>> did
>>> fine yesterday.
>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>>>> be
>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>> Amber
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40
>>>> panix.com
> 
> 
>>> --
> 
> 
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>>> ail.com
> 
> 
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> 
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> 
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> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Jan  2 20:09:27 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 12:09:27 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <5702E26D-CFD0-4AB0-B874-D594784320FA@gmail.com>
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For me, I wouldn't necessarily say practice makes perfect. <grin> It does make improvement though. I'm one of those who often had to do 4 to 6 finger sticks per test because I just wasn't getting enough blood. Now that I'm using the Dexcom G6 and my fingers are getting a nice break, when I do need to test, I usually get it on the first try. I've used many different talking meters over the years. Anybody remember all of the LifeScan meters that required us to buy third party boxes to attach to the meters? Some of them were cute but boy did they require a lot of blood! The thing I hated about the Prodigy is that it was so easy to set it off when say, sitting on a bus. At the moment I'm fortunate that my hubby made me a talking box for the FreeStyle Lite meter. It's way smaller than the Prodigy and requires half the blood. And yes, I also pick up the meter and bring it to my finger.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 11:11 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?

Ya know it?s funny.  Hadn?t thought about suggesting to pick up the meter.  I?ve never done it any other way and I?ve been using the Prodigy Voice since 2007.  I guess I?d been doing it so long, it?s just a habit that I never even thought about.  I not only pick my meter up, I actually use my middle finger as a sort of guide and I seem to be able to manage it just find.  Just keep in mind, practice makes perfect.  

Warmly,

Bern

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 2, 2019, at 1:40 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> yay good for you,
> that silly practice is what it takes loll.
> 
> Original message:
>> I am also picking up my meter.
>> I was able to get four readings today so that is progress. Sunday I got two and yesterday I got three? So I?m getting there.
> 
> 
>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:24 PM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
>>> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
>>> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
>>> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
>>> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
>>> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
>>> get this.
> 
>>> Jeanette
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
>>> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.
> 
>>> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
>>> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
>>> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
>>> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
>>> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
>>> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.
> 
>>> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
>>> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
>>> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
>>> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
>>> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
>>> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
>>> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
>>> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
>>> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
>>> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
>>> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
>>> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
>>> kindergarten.
> 
>>> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
>>> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
>>> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
>>> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
>>> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
>>> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
>>> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
>>> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
>>> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
>>> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
>>> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
>>> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
>>> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
>>> to poke under the water.
> 
>>> Good luck and Happy New Year!
> 
>>>                              Jamie
> 
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
>>> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
>>> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
>>> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
>>> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
>>> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
>>> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
>>> see.
> 
>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
>>> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
>>> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
>>> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
>>> maybe try that.
> 
>>> Bridgit
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
>>> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip.  This is why
>>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
>>> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
> 
>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> 
>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>> Today,
>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
>>> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
>>> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
>>> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>>>> did
>>> fine yesterday.
>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>>>> be
>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>> Amber
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40
>>>> panix.com
> 
> 
>>> --
> 
> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> ail.com
> 
> 
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> gmail.com
> 
> 
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>>> st.net
> 
> 
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> 
> 
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> 
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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Wed Jan  2 20:40:27 2019
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (ed worrell)
Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2019 20:40:27 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
In-Reply-To: <001601d4a2d7$101e0c20$305a2460$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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	<5702E26D-CFD0-4AB0-B874-D594784320FA@gmail.com>
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Hey Veronica,

You stated that your husband made you a talking box for the smaller meter. How did he go about making this? I hate all of the talking meters on the market. 

Thanks,

Ed Worrell

> On Jan 2, 2019, at 1:09 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> For me, I wouldn't necessarily say practice makes perfect. <grin> It does make improvement though. I'm one of those who often had to do 4 to 6 finger sticks per test because I just wasn't getting enough blood. Now that I'm using the Dexcom G6 and my fingers are getting a nice break, when I do need to test, I usually get it on the first try. I've used many different talking meters over the years. Anybody remember all of the LifeScan meters that required us to buy third party boxes to attach to the meters? Some of them were cute but boy did they require a lot of blood! The thing I hated about the Prodigy is that it was so easy to set it off when say, sitting on a bus. At the moment I'm fortunate that my hubby made me a talking box for the FreeStyle Lite meter. It's way smaller than the Prodigy and requires half the blood. And yes, I also pick up the meter and bring it to my finger.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2019 11:11 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
> 
> Ya know it?s funny.  Hadn?t thought about suggesting to pick up the meter.  I?ve never done it any other way and I?ve been using the Prodigy Voice since 2007.  I guess I?d been doing it so long, it?s just a habit that I never even thought about.  I not only pick my meter up, I actually use my middle finger as a sort of guide and I seem to be able to manage it just find.  Just keep in mind, practice makes perfect.  
> 
> Warmly,
> 
> Bern
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 2, 2019, at 1:40 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> yay good for you,
>> that silly practice is what it takes loll.
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> I am also picking up my meter.
>>> I was able to get four readings today so that is progress. Sunday I got two and yesterday I got three? So I?m getting there.
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:24 PM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>> Jamie, I pick up my meter. I was told not to do that by a CDE, but in my
>>>> experimenting I found I had more control that way and ultimately more
>>>> success in getting blood on the strips. I started testing pre the Prodigy
>>>> Voice and it was infinitely harder to use previous meters. From my
>>>> perspective, if we all went by what sighted people thought we could or
>>>> couldn't do we'd be sitting home in rocking chairs. With patience,  you will
>>>> get this.
>> 
>>>> Jeanette
>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 2:01 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>>>> I totally agree with Bridget, and here is my soap box speech to those who
>>>> don't think blind individuals can do things like sighted people.
>> 
>>>> I lost my sight in 1986 in my senior year of nursing school.  I didn't let
>>>> that stop me and went on to obtain my BSW and Master's in Counseling.  And,
>>>> much of my time in college was using "ancient" forms of technology (i.e.
>>>> tape cassettes, dictating papers to have them typed, etc.)  Fortunately for
>>>> me, I met a man at Penn State who asked me if I would be willing to test out
>>>> the first talking computer.  I took off from there.
>> 
>>>> Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.  Check out Kevin
>>>> Frost, the deaf/blind speed skater, Mike May, a totally blind record-holding
>>>> downhill speed skier and  Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind man to climb Mt.
>>>> Everest.  Now, those are things that I would not even want to try blind or
>>>> sighted, but I have mastered a lot of things that many didn't think a blind
>>>> person could do.  For example, having two kids, being a foster parent, being
>>>> a good cook and  having a huge vegetable garden, etc.  My biggest pet peeve
>>>> was when people would ask me on the bus who helped me take care of my baby.
>>>> With the support of other blind parents, I learned how to do things for my
>>>> children on my own.  And, I raised a child who was born extremely premature,
>>>> has low vision and autism.  He is now a very brilliant college student.  I
>>>> also had both of my children reading at high levels when they entered
>>>> kindergarten.
>> 
>>>> Today's technological advances makes it even easier to be blind in a sighted
>>>> world.  It is hard to imagine, but I used to draw up my insulin using
>>>> brailled strips on the syringe to know how far back to draw it up.  No one
>>>> even uses syringes today with the invention of the pens.  So, you will get
>>>> this.  It takes time and patience, but you will get it and then wonder why
>>>> you couldn't in the beginning.  I have used every device invented to
>>>> independently do my own blood sugars.  Each one had its challenges in
>>>> getting blood on the strip, but today's meters are so much better.  No one
>>>> else has mentioned doing this, but I have found it easier to pick up the
>>>> meter and touch the end of the strip to my finger.  I put a tissue down,
>>>> poke and then milk my finger and then pick up the meter and bring the strip
>>>> to my finger.  I have the most trouble getting my fingers to bleed when they
>>>> are cold, so I always wash my hands in warm water and milk the finger I plan
>>>> to poke under the water.
>> 
>>>> Good luck and Happy New Year!
>> 
>>>>                             Jamie
>> 
>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:33 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>>>> Plenty of totally blind people test their blood sugars with success every
>>>> day. Even sighted people can struggle in the beginning with testing; nurse
>>>> educators don't just see blind patients, grin. Sight can make it more
>>>> convenient in the beginning, but I don't think it's necessarily a sight vs.
>>>> blindness thing. Some of us don't have many problems testing nonvisually,
>>>> and some of us need more practice and patience. But it's the same for
>>>> sighted diabetics; I speak with experience here, grin. So, it's very much an
>>>> individual situation here and not always specific to how much or little we
>>>> see.
>> 
>>>> Amber, I'm sorry it's so frustrating right now. Perhaps using the highest
>>>> setting on the lancer is giving too much blood? Just keep practicing and try
>>>> as many methods you can think of. When you go to the endo office, they wipe
>>>> the finger after poking then squeeze again to try to avoid smearing, so,
>>>> maybe try that.
>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>>>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 9:19 AM
>>>> To: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>>>> My guess is you smeared the strip.  The blood needs to drip through the air
>>>> onto the strip in order for you not to smear the strip. This is why
>>>> Medicare doesn't recommend totally blind people do their independent blood
>>>> sugar testing.  Much easier for those with sight to do this.
>> 
>>>> On Tue, 1 Jan 2019, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>>>>> Date: Tue, 1 Jan 2019 09:54:30
>>>>> From: Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what am I doing wrong?
>> 
>>>>> I got my meter on Sunday. Sunday and yesterday I did OK with it.
>>>>> Today,
>>>> however, no matter what I do it says my blood sample is not enough.  It
>>>> beeps like it?s going to test, and does it really quickly like I got enough
>>>> of a sample on the strip but no matter what it won?t do a reading.  I know
>>>> there is plenty of blood because I can feel it on my skin.
>>>>> Is something defective or am I doing something wrong?  Like I said I
>>>>> did
>>>> fine yesterday.
>>>>> I am finding the meter super frustrating to be honest.  But I want to
>>>>> be
>>>> able to use it successfully when needed.
>>>>> Amber
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40
>>>>> panix.com
>> 
>> 
>>>> --
>> 
>> 
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>>>> ail.com
>> 
>> 
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>> 
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> st.net
>> 
>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>> FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan  2 21:52:47 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:52:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] libre cencer
Message-ID: <47aeb560.1a59.41cd.9b1b.b880ad4f71c9@samobile.net>

This was most entertaining for me this morning.
I got up to test, where all awhile there is a 25 number difference in 
this meter than the one on my arm.
So when I test I know it is higher with the finger stick.
I turned on the light as I always do, stated to test.
It said low please test before making different decisions.
I did a finger stick got my numbers still thinking strange, there 
should have been a number
I waited and did this three times when it would say the same thing.
I wasn't scared or anything because I felt fine.
I had breakfast, and after that the numbers started working again.
What I did the first time I stuck my fingers, was going into notes and 
write the numbers from that.
Only had to do it one time, once the numbers started reading I left 
well enough alone.
Just thought I would share.
I have nine more days left on this one before I change it out again.

-- 
--Dar
skype: dmgina23
  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
every saint has a past
every sinner has a future



From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan  3 12:34:03 2019
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 07:34:03 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>
References: <e0c3e61a.d4be.48c1.8da1.e7c4fa7fad4c@samobile.net>
	<4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>
Message-ID: <005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not coming off
>> unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to do that unless
>> it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong using the overlay for
>> every day use too. When placing it over, just make sure the middle cut-out
>> section does not cover where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you
>> place the overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably
>> know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like they
>> thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then the
>> tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if you
>>>> search on Google you can find information on people using the sensors
>>>> in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where people have
>>>> placed them on their stomachs or their thighs. Basically anywhere you
>>>> can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it will
>>>>> hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test when
>>>>> I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did,
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
> 
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%40
>>>> g
>>>> wocher
>>>> .com
> 
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> %
>>>> 40hotm
>>>> ail.com
> 
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> y
>>>> sero.net
> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> 40hotm
>>> ail.com
> 
> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> sero.net
> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> il.com
> 
> 
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> 
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
> FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan  3 14:56:32 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 08:56:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>
References: <e0c3e61a.d4be.48c1.8da1.e7c4fa7fad4c@samobile.net>	<4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>
	<005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201d4a374$84403040$8cc090c0$@gmail.com>

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs. 
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
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> 
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>>>> 40
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>>>> wocher
>>>> .com
> 
> 
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> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
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>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
> 
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> 
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>> --Dar
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Thu Jan  3 16:33:32 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 11:33:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] a few freestyle libre questions
Message-ID: <ED715728-DB32-452D-9F66-62598805733A@gmail.com>

I just got the freestyle libre. The pharmacist showed me how to put it on my arm.
A few questions.
I receive my phone tomorrow.  Once I install the app, does the app communicate with the reader to show me my readings?  After I register, how do I import those readings?  I didn?t mess anything up by starting the censor on my reader and not on the phone, did I?
How do I take the patch off when the two weeks are over?
Can it get wet and will the adhesive be OK in the shower?
Right now I don?t have a way to read the reader? I tried with Seeing Eye with no luck.  Can?t wait for my phone to get here tomorrow.
Thanks for any help you can give!
Amber


From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  3 18:29:07 2019
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (ed worrell)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 18:29:07 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] a few freestyle libre questions
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Hello Amber,

No you did not screw anything  by starting the Libre sensor via the reader first. You can now scan the sensor on your arm with the phone application. Have you opened the LibreLink app and created an account for the LibreView service? If not you will need to do this on the phone first. You then can find the "start a sensor? button in the middle of the screen. This will make you go through a tutorial first. It?s pretty simple and you will need to find the next button at the bottom of the screen after VoiceOver has read the instructions to you. The application is pretty easy to use after you have gone through the set up the first time. You now can scanning the scan sensor button in the top right hand corner of the screen or use the check glucose button in the Lower center of the screen. If you need the text to speech option you will need to ope the menu in the top left hand corner of the screen navigate down until you hear the settings option, double tap on that and now settings will open in. A new window. Find the the text to speech option and double tap on this to activate the toggle to turn it on. Find the back arrow in the top left corner and now you should be back on the main screen/home of the application.

Checking your blood sugar with the app?
1. Find the scan sensor image button in the top right hand of the corner, Voiceover should read scan sensor.
2. Hold the top of the phone next to the back facing camera up to the sensor. Tip: get the back facing camera as close to the sensor as possible. Don?t have the camera on top of the sensor on your arm but next to it.
3. The app should make a quiet double beep. This means the sensor has been scanned.
4. After all of this now you should hear the blood sugar and  trend arrow. It will say something like 120 and changing slowly. This means that you are staying pretty constant. Obviously your blood sugar will differ.

I hope this helps.

Ed Worrell
  

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I just got the freestyle libre. The pharmacist showed me how to put it on my arm.
> A few questions.
> I receive my phone tomorrow.  Once I install the app, does the app communicate with the reader to show me my readings?  After I register, how do I import those readings?  I didn?t mess anything up by starting the censor on my reader and not on the phone, did I?
> How do I take the patch off when the two weeks are over?
> Can it get wet and will the adhesive be OK in the shower?
> Right now I don?t have a way to read the reader? I tried with Seeing Eye with no luck.  Can?t wait for my phone to get here tomorrow.
> Thanks for any help you can give!
> Amber
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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Thu Jan  3 18:34:17 2019
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (ed worrell)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 18:34:17 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] a few freestyle libre questions
In-Reply-To: <ED715728-DB32-452D-9F66-62598805733A@gmail.com>
References: <ED715728-DB32-452D-9F66-62598805733A@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <MW2PR1901MB2057B148A32215B889BF9040A08D0@MW2PR1901MB2057.namprd19.prod.outlook.com>

Hey Amber,

The way I read the reading on the Libre Reader at first was by using the TapTapSee application. Make sure that you are pointing the camera at the top half of the Libre Reader this is where the current blood sugar reading will be displayed. The only down fall is that TapTapSee will not tell you the trend arrow, so be careful with insulin. The Libre sensor is fine to wear in the shower, swimming, etc. They recommend not submerging it for more than 30 mins. I have not had any issues with using it in the shower. The tape holds just fine for me.

I hope this helps,

Ed Worrell

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 9:33 AM, Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I just got the freestyle libre. The pharmacist showed me how to put it on my arm.
> A few questions.
> I receive my phone tomorrow.  Once I install the app, does the app communicate with the reader to show me my readings?  After I register, how do I import those readings?  I didn?t mess anything up by starting the censor on my reader and not on the phone, did I?
> How do I take the patch off when the two weeks are over?
> Can it get wet and will the adhesive be OK in the shower?
> Right now I don?t have a way to read the reader? I tried with Seeing Eye with no luck.  Can?t wait for my phone to get here tomorrow.
> Thanks for any help you can give!
> Amber
> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan  3 20:41:30 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 12:41:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <000201d4a374$84403040$8cc090c0$@gmail.com>
References: <e0c3e61a.d4be.48c1.8da1.e7c4fa7fad4c@samobile.net>	<4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>	<005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>
	<000201d4a374$84403040$8cc090c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003401d4a3a4$b5245c10$1f6d1430$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
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> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs. 
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
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>>>> 40
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>>>> wocher
>>>> .com
> 
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> 
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> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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> 
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> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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> 
> --
> --Dar
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan  3 20:45:50 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 14:45:50 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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References: <e0c3e61a.d4be.48c1.8da1.e7c4fa7fad4c@samobile.net>	<4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>	<005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>	<000201d4a374$84403040$8cc090c0$@gmail.com>
	<003401d4a3a4$b5245c10$1f6d1430$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
> 
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%
>>>> 40
>>>> g
>>>> wocher
>>>> .com
> 
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpet
>>>> er
>>>> %
>>>> 40hotm
>>>> ail.com
> 
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> 0m
>>>> y
>>>> sero.net
> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpete
>>> r%
>>> 40hotm
>>> ail.com
> 
> 
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> my
>>> sero.net
> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
> 
>> _______________________________________________
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> 
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>> ysero.net
> 
> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
> FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Jan  3 22:16:15 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 17:16:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
Message-ID: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>

Hi All,

A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?

I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.

Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?

Thanks.

Eileen
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From walemly at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 00:37:24 2019
From: walemly at gmail.com (Alan Lemly)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 18:37:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>
Message-ID: <004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>

Eileen,

I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.

I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.

Please keep us posted on what you learn.

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Hi All,

A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?

I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.

Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?

Thanks.

Eileen




From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jan  4 00:48:06 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 16:48:06 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <006501d4a3a5$5000d470$f0027d50$@gmail.com>
References: <e0c3e61a.d4be.48c1.8da1.e7c4fa7fad4c@samobile.net>	<4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>	<005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>	<000201d4a374$84403040$8cc090c0$@gmail.com>	<003401d4a3a4$b5245c10$1f6d1430$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<006501d4a3a5$5000d470$f0027d50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000c01d4a3c7$2848b520$78da1f60$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Well, given the many stories I've gotten over the past few months, I can only go on what the Dexcom Medicare department told me this morning, as well as my representative, April. Did you get 3 months worth of sensors? 
They really stung me on this one because I just had to buy a 2-pack of transmitters because they don't sell just one. Then they put a hold on my order because they lost the form that I had to sign saying, yes, I'm 65 but I won't bill Medicare for the G6. So not only do they have my $840, but I may end up with no Dexcom for awhile. I am a very unhappy camper right now. And I can promise you, they wouldn't even take my Medicare and insurance information right now. They're not covering it.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 12:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jan  4 00:51:46 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 16:51:46 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>
	<004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>
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Oh Lordy! My pump is new but this is ridiculous because if the pump is out of warranty, which they are after 4 years, and anything goes wrong, we have to pay. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder why I even have Medicare or why I pay for supplemental insurance. Right now I'm paying more for supplies than I did for supplies combined with higher premiums when I had real insurance. Maybe someone has a great deal with the government on blood pressure meds or something because they're sure driving me batty. It shouldn't be this stupid or this difficult. 
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Alan Lemly
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Eileen,

I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.

I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.

Please keep us posted on what you learn.

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Hi All,

A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?

I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.

Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?

Thanks.

Eileen


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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 01:52:56 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 19:52:56 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <000e01d4a3c7$ab46f2c0$01d4d840$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>
	<004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>
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I had to call Dexcom tech-support on New Year?s eve, because I had one sensor left and mistakenly snapped the transmitter in to it before I realize the transmitter needed to be changed. So, I called to ask whether the G5 transmitter that I stopped using in October would still work. I just happen to have a center left for it. Long story short, that didn?t work. But, the reason I am telling you all this is that I happened to ask the tech support guy if he knew when Medicare would start covering the G6, and he said they would begin covering it at midnight! We will see if that really happened!


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 6:51 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh Lordy! My pump is new but this is ridiculous because if the pump is out of warranty, which they are after 4 years, and anything goes wrong, we have to pay. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder why I even have Medicare or why I pay for supplemental insurance. Right now I'm paying more for supplies than I did for supplies combined with higher premiums when I had real insurance. Maybe someone has a great deal with the government on blood pressure meds or something because they're sure driving me batty. It shouldn't be this stupid or this difficult. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:37 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Alan Lemly
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.
> 
> I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.
> 
> Please keep us posted on what you learn.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?
> 
> I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.
> 
> Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 01:57:43 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 19:57:43 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Walter,
> 
> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
> 
> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
> 
> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
> 
> Thanks,
> Walter Mitchell
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Greg Wocher
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Hello,
> 
> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>> So I am waiting.
>> 
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>> 
>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>>> they thought it should be.
>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>>> the tape.
>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>> I am over whelmed..
>> 
>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>> 
>>>>> Greg Wocher
>> 
>> 
>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>> will hold
>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>>> the most
>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>>> much fun
>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>> when I
>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>>> but
>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>> this
>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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>>>>> 40
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>>>>> wocher
>>>>> .com
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> 
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>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
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>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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>> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jan  4 03:07:57 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 19:07:57 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
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Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Jamie Gurganus
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Walter,
> 
> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
> 
> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
> 
> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
> 
> Thanks,
> Walter Mitchell
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Greg Wocher
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Hello,
> 
> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>> So I am waiting.
>> 
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>> 
>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>>> they thought it should be.
>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>>> the tape.
>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>> I am over whelmed..
>> 
>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>>>>> Hello,
>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>> 
>>>>> Greg Wocher
>> 
>> 
>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>> will hold
>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>>> the most
>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>>> much fun
>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>> when I
>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>>> but
>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>> this
>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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>>>>> 40
>>>>> g
>>>>> wocher
>>>>> .com
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>>>>> sero.net
>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
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>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
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>> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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>> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>> FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 03:28:25 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 21:28:25 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <000c01d4a3c7$2848b520$78da1f60$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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Veronica,

Wow, that's irritating and frustrating. That's the entire opposite of what I was told about a week ago. I've been getting just a months worth of sensors since I started in the fall, and I was given only one transmitter, which I will need to replace by March. I will double check into things myself. Sorry you're experiencing this. It shouldn't be this difficult in this country to get the medical equipment we need.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:48 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Well, given the many stories I've gotten over the past few months, I can only go on what the Dexcom Medicare department told me this morning, as well as my representative, April. Did you get 3 months worth of sensors? 
They really stung me on this one because I just had to buy a 2-pack of transmitters because they don't sell just one. Then they put a hold on my order because they lost the form that I had to sign saying, yes, I'm 65 but I won't bill Medicare for the G6. So not only do they have my $840, but I may end up with no Dexcom for awhile. I am a very unhappy camper right now. And I can promise you, they wouldn't even take my Medicare and insurance information right now. They're not covering it.
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 12:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>> but
>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>> this
>>>> doesn't.
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
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> 
>>> --
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 03:29:22 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 21:29:22 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <77BC5D81-7666-4E16-8C32-CDA389673E98@gmail.com>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>	<004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>	<000e01d4a3c7$ab46f2c0$01d4d840$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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That's what I was told too. We will see.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

I had to call Dexcom tech-support on New Year?s eve, because I had one sensor left and mistakenly snapped the transmitter in to it before I realize the transmitter needed to be changed. So, I called to ask whether the G5 transmitter that I stopped using in October would still work. I just happen to have a center left for it. Long story short, that didn?t work. But, the reason I am telling you all this is that I happened to ask the tech support guy if he knew when Medicare would start covering the G6, and he said they would begin covering it at midnight! We will see if that really happened!


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 6:51 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh Lordy! My pump is new but this is ridiculous because if the pump is out of warranty, which they are after 4 years, and anything goes wrong, we have to pay. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder why I even have Medicare or why I pay for supplemental insurance. Right now I'm paying more for supplies than I did for supplies combined with higher premiums when I had real insurance. Maybe someone has a great deal with the government on blood pressure meds or something because they're sure driving me batty. It shouldn't be this stupid or this difficult. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
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> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:37 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Alan Lemly
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.
> 
> I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.
> 
> Please keep us posted on what you learn.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?
> 
> I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.
> 
> Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 04:34:33 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2019 20:34:33 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Guess I will stick with my extra g5  transmitters and senssors till I can get my prescription and hopefully insurance coverage this time  around for g6.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 4:48 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Well, given the many stories I've gotten over the past few months, I can only go on what the Dexcom Medicare department told me this morning, as well as my representative, April. Did you get 3 months worth of sensors? 
They really stung me on this one because I just had to buy a 2-pack of transmitters because they don't sell just one. Then they put a hold on my order because they lost the form that I had to sign saying, yes, I'm 65 but I won't bill Medicare for the G6. So not only do they have my $840, but I may end up with no Dexcom for awhile. I am a very unhappy camper right now. And I can promise you, they wouldn't even take my Medicare and insurance information right now. They're not covering it.
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
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Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 12:46 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
Veronica


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Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Walter,

Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!

I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?

I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.

Thanks,
Walter Mitchell


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Greg Wocher
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Hello,

You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
 
Sent from my iPad

> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
> So I am waiting.
> 
> 
> Original message:
>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>> they thought it should be.
>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>> the tape.
>> This is just for swimming they say.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>> I didn't see that.
>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>> I am over whelmed..
> 
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>> will hold
>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>> the most
>>>> water it was near.
>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>> much fun
>>>> I had with it.
>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>> when I
>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
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>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan  4 05:01:20 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 00:01:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
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References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>	<004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>	<000e01d4a3c7$ab46f2c0$01d4d840$@laurelcreekmusic.com><77BC5D81-7666-4E16-8C32-CDA389673E98@gmail.com>
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Bridget, 

I thought that you had already upgraded to a Medtronics pump. Is it that you got it and now waiting on a determination from Medicare? So, you?ve heard of this business about the pump having to be malfunctioning. I thought it might have been something new as of January 1 of this year. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

That's what I was told too. We will see.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

I had to call Dexcom tech-support on New Year?s eve, because I had one sensor left and mistakenly snapped the transmitter in to it before I realize the transmitter needed to be changed. So, I called to ask whether the G5 transmitter that I stopped using in October would still work. I just happen to have a center left for it. Long story short, that didn?t work. But, the reason I am telling you all this is that I happened to ask the tech support guy if he knew when Medicare would start covering the G6, and he said they would begin covering it at midnight! We will see if that really happened!


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 6:51 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh Lordy! My pump is new but this is ridiculous because if the pump is out of warranty, which they are after 4 years, and anything goes wrong, we have to pay. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder why I even have Medicare or why I pay for supplemental insurance. Right now I'm paying more for supplies than I did for supplies combined with higher premiums when I had real insurance. Maybe someone has a great deal with the government on blood pressure meds or something because they're sure driving me batty. It shouldn't be this stupid or this difficult. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:37 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Alan Lemly
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.
> 
> I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.
> 
> Please keep us posted on what you learn.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?
> 
> I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.
> 
> Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan  4 05:11:44 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 00:11:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>
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Alan, 

I am a total and am using a discontinued Medtronic Paradigm. I know my selection is now limited since they would not let me upgrade 3 months early before they discontinued the 530 model.

Last fall, when  I spoke with Medtronics they said I could upgrade in January/February when my pump would be out of the 5 year warrantee period. However, the one thing I do believe is that these diabetic supply companies know how to milk the system for every cent they can. If they are telling me my pump has to be malfunctioning in order to get a new one, then I kinda believe them. They would love to sell me a new pump and bill Medicare.

Eileen

Eileen

From: Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Alan Lemly 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Eileen,

I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.

I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.

Please keep us posted on what you learn.

Alan Lemly

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Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Hi All,

A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?

I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.

Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?

Thanks.

Eileen


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan  4 05:19:01 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 00:19:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <000e01d4a3c7$ab46f2c0$01d4d840$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen><004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>
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Veronica,

When an insulin pump is covered by Medicare:

1.  It is Not considered an outright purchase, but rather it is a lease.
2. Under Medicare coverage/policy insulin pumps are given a 5, not a 4, year warrantee.

I?ve always heard that after the 5 year period is up they would approve an upgrade, but now this nonsense about the pump having to be malfunctioning as well. This is so discouraging & disheartening to me especially after my efforts of trying to upgrade early before they discontinued the ?workable? models.  

Eileen
From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Oh Lordy! My pump is new but this is ridiculous because if the pump is out of warranty, which they are after 4 years, and anything goes wrong, we have to pay. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder why I even have Medicare or why I pay for supplemental insurance. Right now I'm paying more for supplies than I did for supplies combined with higher premiums when I had real insurance. Maybe someone has a great deal with the government on blood pressure meds or something because they're sure driving me batty. It shouldn't be this stupid or this difficult. 
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Alan Lemly
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Eileen,

I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.

I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.

Please keep us posted on what you learn.

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Hi All,

A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?

I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.

Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?

Thanks.

Eileen


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 13:31:40 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 07:31:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
In-Reply-To: <786BE20537D0455DB7E69D1C1684E9F0@eileen>
References: <DC0E4DFF4B5B4FD8ACD206E0EFB7E7FB@eileen>	<004e01d4a3c5$a9d413c0$fd7c3b40$@gmail.com>	<000e01d4a3c7$ab46f2c0$01d4d840$@laurelcreekmusic.com><77BC5D81-7666-4E16-8C32-CDA389673E98@gmail.com>	<003d01d4a3dd$afd181f0$0f7485d0$@gmail.com>
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Eileen,

Sorry, I was referring to the Dexcom convo in that last message.

Yes, I did upgrade to the Medtronic 530 G, but first, I was about a month away from the exact expiration date of 5 years for Medicare, so, my endo still had to submit a letter, but fortunately, Medicare allowed me to upgrade and switch companies with no penalties.

Second, however, it's too late for anyone to upgrade to the 530G and have it under warranty. It had to be ordered by October 26. Now, Medtronic will no longer offer it. All its other models are completely inaccessible to blind people. There's currently no work-around for us to use the 630G or 730G models. And no other pump on the market has a way to be accessible either, other than the Omnipod. Veronica has successfully been using it, but my understanding is that there is concern about the new manager system Omnipod might start using that could also render this pump completely inaccessible. Veronica can speak with much more authority on Omnipod though.

I don't know if you can still request the 530G and just not have a warranty on it. That's something you will have to look into. Even those of us who switched before the deadline, our warranty is only good for 4 years, and after that, Medtronic will no longer provide a warranty for the 530 G, so in a couple of years, we will be back to figuring out what to do.

In terms of the general question, my understanding has always been that insulin pump companies provide warranties for every 4 years, but Medicare, for some inexplicable reason, will not cover them until 5 years. But I've never heard that the pump had to malfunction in order to upgrade. It's just been that in 5 years, you can get a new one, which is usually advised, because pumps do have wear and tear.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 11:01 PM
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Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

Bridget, 

I thought that you had already upgraded to a Medtronics pump. Is it that you got it and now waiting on a determination from Medicare? So, you?ve heard of this business about the pump having to be malfunctioning. I thought it might have been something new as of January 1 of this year. 

Eileen 

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 10:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

That's what I was told too. We will see.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 7:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.

I had to call Dexcom tech-support on New Year?s eve, because I had one sensor left and mistakenly snapped the transmitter in to it before I realize the transmitter needed to be changed. So, I called to ask whether the G5 transmitter that I stopped using in October would still work. I just happen to have a center left for it. Long story short, that didn?t work. But, the reason I am telling you all this is that I happened to ask the tech support guy if he knew when Medicare would start covering the G6, and he said they would begin covering it at midnight! We will see if that really happened!


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 6:51 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh Lordy! My pump is new but this is ridiculous because if the pump is out of warranty, which they are after 4 years, and anything goes wrong, we have to pay. Honestly, I'm beginning to wonder why I even have Medicare or why I pay for supplemental insurance. Right now I'm paying more for supplies than I did for supplies combined with higher premiums when I had real insurance. Maybe someone has a great deal with the government on blood pressure meds or something because they're sure driving me batty. It shouldn't be this stupid or this difficult. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:37 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Alan Lemly
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> I have not heard of that and like you, I thought insulin pumps out of warranty qualified for replacement under Medicare. But I also would have thought that your pump provider would be the most up to speed on the current rules since they are the ones who benefit from your replacement. I don't know what type of pump you're using or the nature of your visual impairment but be careful about getting rid of a pump that is working for you unless you are certain the replacement you have in mind will work as well.
> 
> I poked around on the Medicare.gov site but was not successful finding anything helpful about warranty replacements of insulin pumps. If anyone else goes there to research, be aware that pumps are covered as durable medical equipment and are referenced as infusion pumps as opposed to insulin pumps.
> 
> Please keep us posted on what you learn.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 4:16 PM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medicare Coverage On Insulin Pumps.
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> A question for those of you who have Medicare & use insulin pumps. My pump will be out of warrantee near the end of this month. The company with who I get my supplies contacted me today to make me aware that I will be able to upgrade at that time, ?provided my current pump is malfunctioning.?
> 
> I had been under the impression or illusion that an upgrade would be approved if my pump is out of warrantee at the end of 5 years which it will be. However DMS is saying that is not enough for Medicare to approve a new pump, there must be a malfunction of which there is a specific list of 8 malfunctions.
> 
> Has anyone heard this before? Or, is it a new guideline?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Fri Jan  4 15:45:07 2019
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 10:45:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Walter,
>> 
>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>> 
>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>> 
>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>> So I am waiting.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>>>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>>>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>>>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>>>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>>>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>>>> they thought it should be.
>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>>>> the tape.
>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>> 
>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>>>> the most
>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>>>> much fun
>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>>>> but
>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>>> this
>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
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>>>>>> 40
>>>>>> g
>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>> .com
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>>>>> y
>>>>>> sero.net
>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
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>> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan  4 16:17:02 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 11:17:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Hi Melanie,

If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.

Thanks.

Eileen 

From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Melanie Torrance 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Walter,
>> 
>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>> 
>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>> 
>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>> So I am waiting.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>>>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>>>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>>>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>>>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>>>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>>>> they thought it should be.
>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>>>> the tape.
>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>> 
>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>>>> the most
>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>>>> much fun
>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>>>> but
>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>>> this
>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> 
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%
>>>>>> 40
>>>>>> g
>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>> .com
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpet
>>>>>> er
>>>>>> %
>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>> ail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%4
>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>> y
>>>>>> sero.net
>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpete
>>>>> r%
>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>> ail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40
>>>>> my
>>>>> sero.net
>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpete
>>>> r%40gma
>>>> il.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>> ysero.net
>>> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%40g
>>> wocher.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>> 
>> 
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>> 
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Fri Jan  4 16:29:26 2019
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 11:29:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen 
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> Cc: Melanie Torrance 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>>>>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>>>>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>>>>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>>>>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>>>>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>>>>> they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>>>>> the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>>>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>>>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>>>>> the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>>>>> much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>> .com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> er
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>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>>> r%
>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>>>>> my
>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>>> ysero.net
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> wocher.com
>>> 
>>> 
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> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jan  4 16:37:41 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 08:37:41 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Ah, that makes sense. This pump, nice as it is is a complete no go for totals.
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
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Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 8:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Melanie Torrance
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen 
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> Cc: Melanie Torrance 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going to 
>>>>> do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing wrong 
>>>>> using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it over, just 
>>>>> make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover where the 
>>>>> transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the overlay after 
>>>>> the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on like 
>>>>> they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer then 
>>>>> the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is not 
>>>>>> just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the sensor in 
>>>>>> place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that was 
>>>>>>>> the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter how 
>>>>>>>> much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I did, 
>>>>>>>> but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> 
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%
>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>> .com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpet
>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%4
>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpete
>>>>>> r%
>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpete
>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>>> ysero.net
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%40g
>>>> wocher.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jan  4 18:22:22 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 10:22:22 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare update.
Message-ID: <000f01d4a45a$6fd021b0$4f706510$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
Okay, just spent another hour on the phone with Dexcom and here's what I
learned. I went two levels up and got three supervisors to say the same
thing.
Some Medicare Advantage plans have started covering the G6. For those who
have straight Medicare, or have a supplemental insurance policy, the answer
is April. I did manage to convince them to take my Medicare and insurance
information and run a benefits check just to see, but I kind of doubt that
I'm covered before April.
I also got them to admit that they should have allowed me to buy only one
transmitter so they're setting up a return and refund. Can't get them to pay
for return shipping though.
And they still haven't released my sensor order. How stupid is that?
Shipping me transmitters but no sensors. Hello? So we're still working on
that one.
So that's what I've heard this morning.
Veronica


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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 19:48:33 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 13:48:33 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare update.
In-Reply-To: <000f01d4a45a$6fd021b0$4f706510$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000f01d4a45a$6fd021b0$4f706510$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <DCB85D91-0275-480F-AF4F-E48E1200E541@gmail.com>

Thanks for your research and the update!


       Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone.
> Okay, just spent another hour on the phone with Dexcom and here's what I
> learned. I went two levels up and got three supervisors to say the same
> thing.
> Some Medicare Advantage plans have started covering the G6. For those who
> have straight Medicare, or have a supplemental insurance policy, the answer
> is April. I did manage to convince them to take my Medicare and insurance
> information and run a benefits check just to see, but I kind of doubt that
> I'm covered before April.
> I also got them to admit that they should have allowed me to buy only one
> transmitter so they're setting up a return and refund. Can't get them to pay
> for return shipping though.
> And they still haven't released my sensor order. How stupid is that?
> Shipping me transmitters but no sensors. Hello? So we're still working on
> that one.
> So that's what I've heard this morning.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 20:36:35 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:36:35 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <F567F2BD-0CAF-4323-BA84-A01820BB8FFD@icloud.com>
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	<F567F2BD-0CAF-4323-BA84-A01820BB8FFD@icloud.com>
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Are you using the Tandem completely nonvisually?

Bridgit

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 9:45 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Walter,
>> 
>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>> 
>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>> 
>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> Hello,
>> 
>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan 
>> new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>> So I am waiting.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>> then the tape.
>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>> 
>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>>> this
>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>> 
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>>>>>> wocher
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>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
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>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
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>>> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
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>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 20:38:58 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:38:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> wocher
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>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 20:40:08 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 14:40:08 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare update.
In-Reply-To: <000f01d4a45a$6fd021b0$4f706510$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000f01d4a45a$6fd021b0$4f706510$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <007f01d4a46d$af1645d0$0d42d170$@gmail.com>

Okay, well then. Explains a lot, sort of. Thanks for looking into this more.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 12:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare update.

Hi everyone.
Okay, just spent another hour on the phone with Dexcom and here's what I
learned. I went two levels up and got three supervisors to say the same
thing.
Some Medicare Advantage plans have started covering the G6. For those who
have straight Medicare, or have a supplemental insurance policy, the answer
is April. I did manage to convince them to take my Medicare and insurance
information and run a benefits check just to see, but I kind of doubt that
I'm covered before April.
I also got them to admit that they should have allowed me to buy only one
transmitter so they're setting up a return and refund. Can't get them to pay
for return shipping though.
And they still haven't released my sensor order. How stupid is that?
Shipping me transmitters but no sensors. Hello? So we're still working on
that one.
So that's what I've heard this morning.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Fri Jan  4 20:55:10 2019
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 15:55:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <007b01d4a46d$2fec1aa0$8fc44fe0$@gmail.com>
References: <e0c3e61a.d4be.48c1.8da1.e7c4fa7fad4c@samobile.net>
	<4DD5C8CA-B437-4DF3-A305-3788BC03AA83@gwocher.com>
	<005c01d4a360$9cca7990$d65f6cb0$@gmail.com>
	<000201d4a374$84403040$8cc090c0$@gmail.com>
	<003401d4a3a4$b5245c10$1f6d1430$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<006501d4a3a5$5000d470$f0027d50$@gmail.com>
	<F59BF88C-6238-4B6A-8429-60EF5128AD78@gmail.com>
	<000901d4a3da$b1698e70$143cab50$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<F567F2BD-0CAF-4323-BA84-A01820BB8FFD@icloud.com>
	<007b01d4a46d$2fec1aa0$8fc44fe0$@gmail.com>
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No-I am using it visually.
Update on Medicare and Dexcom G6:
I just called the company that provides my sensor supplies to see when the G6 would be available. The staff member told me she had no idea when the G6 would be available because Dexcom is so backed up on the G6?s that they are not shipping any out right now!
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Are you using the Tandem completely nonvisually?
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 9:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the scan 
>>> new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the sensor 
>>>>>>> pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also if 
>>>>>>> you search on Google you can find information on people using the 
>>>>>>> sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos where 
>>>>>>> people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time on 
>>>>>>>> this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
>>>>>>>> info for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> 
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwoche
>>>>>>> r%
>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>> .com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollp
>>>>>>> et
>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> for
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>>>>>>> %4
>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpe
>>>>>> te
>>>>>> r%
>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>>>>> 40
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> te
>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>> 0m
>>>>> ysero.net
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%4
>>>> 0g
>>>> wocher.com
>>> 
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Fri Jan  4 21:01:09 2019
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:01:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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I am not recommending anything, just stating what I use. 

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 3:38 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Melanie,
>> 
>> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>>> To learn more, visit:
>>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>>             Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Walter,
>>>> 
>>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>>> 
>>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>>> 
>>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Walter Mitchell
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> 
>>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>>> 
>>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwoch
>>>>>>>> er%
>>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>>> .com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
>>>>>>>> info for
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpoll
>>>>>>>> pet
>>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgin
>>>>>>>> a%4
>>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollp
>>>>>>> ete
>>>>>>> r%
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina
>>>>>>> %40
>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> ete
>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%
>>>>>> 40m
>>>>>> ysero.net
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%
>>>>> 40g
>>>>> wocher.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/walterl.m
>>>> itch2%40gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> er%40gmail.com
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> 40laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> er%40gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgur
>>>> ganus%40gmail.com
>>> 
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>>> rance%40icloud.com
>> 
>> 
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> 
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Fri Jan  4 23:47:36 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 18:47:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] which meter is right
Message-ID: <7B744FEC-0D31-4B05-8CEC-7BAD79B04491@gmail.com>

I got my libre up and running with my phone and that is nifty.  
But why am I getting different readings on my blood sugar with different machines? With my prodigy I get a reading that?s about 20 points lower than the libre. Which one is right and why would I be getting different readings when doing the readings at exactly the same time?
Thanks.
Amber


From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Jan  5 00:38:52 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 16:38:52 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
In-Reply-To: <D1F6CE57-B5C2-40ED-9B96-9438F9E1B3F1@icloud.com>
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If I were sighted, I would have switched to the Tandem years ago. I think it definitely gets the cute award. Its pitches are actually in human hearing range and it is quite intuitive. The only thing I've heard people complain about is the cartridge changing process. I'm curious as to how you are finding that task. I had heard good reports about the contrast and I'm very glad it's working for you. Nice to have someone here with Tandem experience.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 1:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Melanie Torrance
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

I am not recommending anything, just stating what I use. 

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 3:38 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Melanie,
>> 
>> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>>> To learn more, visit:
>>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>>             Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Walter,
>>>> 
>>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>>> 
>>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>>> 
>>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Walter Mitchell
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>> Hello,
>>>> 
>>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> 
>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>>> 
>>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
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>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwoch
>>>>>>>> er%
>>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>>> .com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
>>>>>>>> info for
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpoll
>>>>>>>> pet
>>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
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>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>>>>> a%4
>>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollp
>>>>>>> ete
>>>>>>> r%
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina
>>>>>>> %40
>>>>>>> my
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> ete
>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%
>>>>>> 40m
>>>>>> ysero.net
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%
>>>>> 40g
>>>>> wocher.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/walterl.m
>>>> itch2%40gmail.com
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> er%40gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> 40laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> er%40gmail.com
>>>> 
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>>> rance%40icloud.com
>> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sat Jan  5 01:28:20 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2019 20:28:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] which meter is right
Message-ID: <4a823cc5.f84b.4432.aa55.9b747131ecda@samobile.net>

Jimp on the why wagon.
Mine is reading 25 numbers different.
I looked at it this way, it takes a day for the libre to catch on to 
your body what is the word Ed where are you,
ways.
I take the reading from the meter and add 25 in my mind, so that I 
don't have to stick all of the time.
Twice now it said that I have lows, and took finger stick to learn that 
wasn't quite so.
I am thinking I need to go some where on the app to put down for a low 
so there will always be a reading.
I know this will work out well.
So far mine has stayed where I put it with the same tape.
Wishing you the best.

Original message:
> I got my libre up and running with my phone and that is nifty.
> But why am I getting different readings on my blood sugar with 
> different machines? With my prodigy I get a reading that?s about 20 
> points lower than the libre. Which one is right and why would I be 
> getting different readings when doing the readings at exactly the same time?
> Thanks.
> Amber
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-- 
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  FB: dmgina
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 02:14:19 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 20:14:19 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Bridget,

     I looked at the Tandem with my educator, and it is all touch screen like an iPhone.  There is no way to even memorize where to touch on it, since every touch changes the screen.  It is a wonderful pump for sighted people or those with low vision who can read the screen.  Too bad they didn't ask Apple how to put Voice Over on it.

				Jamie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 2:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> er%
>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>> .com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
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>>>>>>> pet
>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> a%4
>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>>>>> ete
>>>>>> r%
>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina
>>>>>> %40
>>>>>> my
>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> ete
>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%
>>>>> 40m
>>>>> ysero.net
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>> 40g
>>>> wocher.com
>>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 02:30:59 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 20:30:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Jamie,

Agree, and if I were sighted, it's likely the pump I would use. But it's nowhere near being what anyone who has to do things nonvisually can do. If anyone who is able to still use vision uses one, great, it is one of the better choices; it's just not very helpful for those of us who can't.

Do I think Dexcom is better than Libre? Yes, and this is just my opinion, but at least we have choices. Both Dexcom and Libre are able to be accessible for all blind people, giving us options.

But with pumps, it's incredibly limited and pretty much nonexistent at this point for those who have to use nonvisual methods of accessing.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 8:14 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridget,

     I looked at the Tandem with my educator, and it is all touch screen like an iPhone.  There is no way to even memorize where to touch on it, since every touch changes the screen.  It is a wonderful pump for sighted people or those with low vision who can read the screen.  Too bad they didn't ask Apple how to put Voice Over on it.

				Jamie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 2:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
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>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 04:51:40 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 22:51:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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And the thing is, we shouldn?t have to memorize things and figure out how to work around inaccessibilities. Each time we do that we give them an excuse not to make things more accessible, and we say we?re willing to struggle along with what?s available.

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 8:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridget,

     I looked at the Tandem with my educator, and it is all touch screen like an iPhone.  There is no way to even memorize where to touch on it, since every touch changes the screen.  It is a wonderful pump for sighted people or those with low vision who can read the screen.  Too bad they didn't ask Apple how to put Voice Over on it.

				Jamie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 2:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
>>>>>>>> info for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> er%
>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>> .com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> info for
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>>>>>>> pet
>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> a%4
>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>> y
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>>>>>> --
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>>>>> --
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>>>> --
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Jan  5 05:22:37 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2019 23:22:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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Yes, agree.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

And the thing is, we shouldn?t have to memorize things and figure out how to work around inaccessibilities. Each time we do that we give them an excuse not to make things more accessible, and we say we?re willing to struggle along with what?s available.

Sandi


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From: Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 8:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridget,

     I looked at the Tandem with my educator, and it is all touch screen like an iPhone.  There is no way to even memorize where to touch on it, since every touch changes the screen.  It is a wonderful pump for sighted people or those with low vision who can read the screen.  Too bad they didn't ask Apple how to put Voice Over on it.

				Jamie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 2:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

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> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
>>>>>>>> info for
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>>>> 
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>>>>>>> er%
>>>>>>> 40
>>>>>>> g
>>>>>>> wocher
>>>>>>> .com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> pet
>>>>>>> er
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> a%4
>>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>>> y
>>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> 40hotm
>>>>>> ail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>>>> my
>>>>>> sero.net
>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Jan  5 18:26:17 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 10:26:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
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I was able to actually borrow a Tandem to see if we could create templates that would tell us where to touch the screen. Unfortunately that didn't work because the screen isn't uniform and the responses vary depending on how you answer the question it asks.
And there's no way they could just put VoiceOver on the pump. It has to work with the operating system and trust me, they're not using Apple's operating system. Many companies are beginning to base their devices on Android operating systems now and we need to get Google organized so that a speech component gets introduced when these devices are being invented. Unfortunately, I haven't managed to land the right contacts yet, but I'll keep trying. 
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2019 9:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes, agree.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

And the thing is, we shouldn?t have to memorize things and figure out how to work around inaccessibilities. Each time we do that we give them an excuse not to make things more accessible, and we say we?re willing to struggle along with what?s available.

Sandi


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From: Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 8:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Bridget,

     I looked at the Tandem with my educator, and it is all touch screen like an iPhone.  There is no way to even memorize where to touch on it, since every touch changes the screen.  It is a wonderful pump for sighted people or those with low vision who can read the screen.  Too bad they didn't ask Apple how to put Voice Over on it.

				Jamie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 2:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

So it doesn't work for us totally blind people. That's the thing. Up until now, we found work-arounds for existing pumps, but now, pumps are not able to be done completely nonvisually. A majority of us on this list using pumps are totally blind, or can't use our remaining vision at all to use it. So recommending a pump you are essentially using with sight doesn't help.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre

Yes-I am using it without sighted assistance. I?m low vision, and the pump display is easy for me to read. I has high contrast display, and the letters are large enough for me to see. What I love about it is that I don?t need the Dexcom receiver, CGM readings display right on the pump.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 11:17 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Melanie,
> 
> If you don?t mind, can you tell me if you are using the Tandem T connect insulin pump independently without any sighted assistance? As I wrote in another message I will be looking to upgrade very soon.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 4, 2019 10:45 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
> 
> I?m using the Tandem T connect insulin pump which interacts with Dexcom. Tandem also told me that it would be April before the G6 can be used for Medicare.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, as of today, the third, they certainly aren't covering mine. I tell you, nasty verbage will fly if they turn out to be covering the upgrade for G5 users and not those of us paying cash. But yesterday I was speaking with the Medicare department at Dexcom. You'd think they'd know. Also, my endocrinologist had a conversation with the local Dexcom rep today and she also said April. Frankly, I wouldn't trust the words from Dexcom staff any further than I can see right now. And I'm a total. 
>> And this morning they told me that they'd get my order right out and send me an extra sensor and transmitter to make up for the mess. But big surprise! Nothing happened. So unless something miraculous happens, come Monday, I'll be out of everything. Isn't that special! Guess I'll call again in the morning. I hate feeling this discouraged and disheartened, I really do. Just when I got my A1C below 7 for the first time too. Anyway, thanks for letting me vent, if you're still reading. I'm hoping I can get my frustration out of my system a bit so I can cheer up for my hubby. <grin> Thanks again.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 5:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>> 
>> I was told the same thing when I called Dexcom on New Year?s Eve for a little technical assistance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 3, 2019, at 2:45 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> That's not what I was told by my Dexcom rep and nurse educator. I was told that as of the New Year, Medicare will cover the G6, and that when I'm ready to upgrade, which I will be with my next order well before April, I can get the G6 version.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 2:42 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Bridgit, Medicare definitely is not yet covering the G6 yet. Not until April. That's as of this morning.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>              Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2019 6:57 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Walter,
>>> 
>>> Medicare does cover Dexcom, both G5 and G6 now. I'm on Medicare as are others on this list usin Dexcom.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 6:34 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Walter Mitchell <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone, I hope and pray that you all had a wonderful holiday season!
>>> 
>>> I have a few questions about the Libre. My doctor explained to me that I do not qualify for a Dexcum thru Medicare, so is there qualifying criteria to get a Libre? Is the cost of it covered by Medicare? If not, how much are they on average?
>>> 
>>> I apologize if these questions have been answered previous to now, but I was under the impression that I would get a Dexcum.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 6:41 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>> 
>>> Hello,
>>> 
>>> You do not have to wait till the old sensor ends to start a new one. 
>>> If you are using the app on your phone there is a button that says 
>>> sensor icon. Double tap on this and it will ask you to scan the 
>>> sensor. Once you scan the sensor on the main page it will ask at the 
>>> very bottom if you want to start a new sensor answer yes and the 
>>> scan new sensor button should appear.??Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I got a little bit of tape near the dot as I call the cencer.
>>>> The gentleman said he thought it should still read.
>>>> What is interesting, is the app still thinks I have the other one on.
>>>> So I have to wait 20 hours before it will read this one.
>>>> We couldn't find where it says start a new cencer.
>>>> So I am waiting.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> No, it's not just for swimming. Obviously, once it's on, it's not 
>>>>> coming off unless you also remove the sensor, and you're not going 
>>>>> to do that unless it's time to change the sensor. There's nothing 
>>>>> wrong using the overlay for every day use too. When placing it 
>>>>> over, just make sure the middle cut-out section does not cover 
>>>>> where the transmitter goes. It's probably okay if you place the 
>>>>> overlay after the transmitter, but others on the list probably know better than me if this is okay.
>>>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 7:45 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>> I found this one I got with the center cut out harder to put on 
>>>>> like they thought it should be.
>>>>> I went over to wallmart where I was allowed to put on the cencer 
>>>>> then the tape.
>>>>> This is just for swimming they say.
>>>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> You can wear the sensor anywhere on the body, and the overlay is 
>>>>>> not just for swimming. It's just an extra measure to keep the 
>>>>>> sensor in place. The overlay can be used for any reason.
>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 12:10 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>> I didn't see that.
>>>>>> I still am learning how to put it on.
>>>>>> Will try again in a different place and pray I do it correctly.
>>>>>> As long as I know i have the rite tape for it.
>>>>>> It is round with the center cut out.
>>>>>> I understand it is for swimming.
>>>>>> I am over whelmed..
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Yes, as has been said on the list before, you can wear the 
>>>>>>> sensor pretty much anywhere on your body.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 5:32 AM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] free style libre
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello,
>>>>>>> You can buy extra tape to help keep it stuck from Amazon. Also 
>>>>>>> if you search on Google you can find information on people using 
>>>>>>> the sensors in other places besides the arm. I have seen videos 
>>>>>>> where people have placed them on their stomachs or their thighs.
>>>>>>> Basically anywhere you can pinch to take an insulin injection.
>>>> 
>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Dec 26, 2018, at 1:00 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> I had something happen that took me by surprise.
>>>>>>>> I was wearing the 14 day patch when it decided yesterday to come off.
>>>>>>>> I could see that the backing of it wasn't going to hold any more.
>>>>>>>> I could feel the needles that I was sure wouldn't go back in.
>>>>>>>> How do you keep it on all the days it says it has.
>>>>>>>> Withe the cost I need to put out $119.95 I need to make sure it 
>>>>>>>> will hold
>>>>>>> until I want to take it off.
>>>>>>>> I understand that the only place this is going to work is on the arms.
>>>>>>>> I made sure it didn't get all that wet in the shower and that 
>>>>>>>> was the most
>>>>>>> water it was near.
>>>>>>>> My insurance pays $11 where I need to be grateful for that.
>>>>>>>> Just some thoughts, or I will have to stop using it no matter 
>>>>>>>> how much fun
>>>>>>> I had with it.
>>>>>>>> I don't test at all as much as I did with it.
>>>>>>>> Get tired of my fingers hurting all of the time, so I just test 
>>>>>>>> when I
>>>>>>> feel I need to do so.
>>>>>>>> I understand that I need to get a yes from the doctor wich I 
>>>>>>>> did, but
>>>>>>> can't buy this from amazon, I know it would be cheaper there.
>>>>>>>> Some insurance give a 90 day supply where humana at this time 
>>>>>>>> on this
>>>>>>> doesn't.
>>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give me.
>>>> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>>>>> wocher
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>>>> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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>>>>> 40m
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>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> 
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 00:39:08 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 19:39:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] which meter is right
In-Reply-To: <4a823cc5.f84b.4432.aa55.9b747131ecda@samobile.net>
References: <4a823cc5.f84b.4432.aa55.9b747131ecda@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <797901F4-D8E9-46FE-BD47-05FD9419D53D@gmail.com>

Good evening everyone!! Amber, I would like to address you in my comments, here. Many people make this fatal mistake. They test every meter they have just see what their blood sugars are. No 2 m will ever measure the same reading. You will not get the same numbers from every meter. You could test two times in a row with the same meter and you won?t get the same number. Just the way it is. Unfortunately  The only way you will ever get perfect, exact numbers, is if you test in the lab. Not everyone of us has a lab to our disposal. So, our meters are the best thing. So, it?s the worst the steak you can make is to compare your meter us. None of them compare. That?s the way it is.  Please know, my friend, I am not trying to yell at you or say that you have done anything wrong. A lot of us have been there. Done that. I just wanted to let you know that this is the case and has been since the beginning of time.  Have a great evening.


Bern



Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 8:28 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jimp on the why wagon.
> Mine is reading 25 numbers different.
> I looked at it this way, it takes a day for the libre to catch on to your body what is the word Ed where are you,
> ways.
> I take the reading from the meter and add 25 in my mind, so that I don't have to stick all of the time.
> Twice now it said that I have lows, and took finger stick to learn that wasn't quite so.
> I am thinking I need to go some where on the app to put down for a low so there will always be a reading.
> I know this will work out well.
> So far mine has stayed where I put it with the same tape.
> Wishing you the best.
> 
> Original message:
>> I got my libre up and running with my phone and that is nifty.
>> But why am I getting different readings on my blood sugar with different machines? With my prodigy I get a reading that?s about 20 points lower than the libre. Which one is right and why would I be getting different readings when doing the readings at exactly the same time?
>> Thanks.
>> Amber
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jan  6 05:44:11 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2019 21:44:11 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] which meter is right
In-Reply-To: <797901F4-D8E9-46FE-BD47-05FD9419D53D@gmail.com>
References: <4a823cc5.f84b.4432.aa55.9b747131ecda@samobile.net>
	<797901F4-D8E9-46FE-BD47-05FD9419D53D@gmail.com>
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Also, a CGM, whether it's Dexcom or Libre measures from interstitial (don't look at my spelling) fluid, which is different than capillary blood, which is different from the veins. The CGM is always a little bit behind where the meter is. However, the meter can't give you a trend. But the FDA standard for the accuracy of any meter is 20 per cent in any direction. So we measure everything from a gold standard, which is something that is only accurate within 20 per cent. It sometimes makes me laugh when I see these insulin pumps that say they can deliver insulin to .0025 units and go through this itty bitty little details, when we're starting from a pretty sloppy place. <grin> 
Think of this whole thing as at least as much art as science. <grin> 
Veronica


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Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2019 4:39 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] which meter is right

Good evening everyone!! Amber, I would like to address you in my comments, here. Many people make this fatal mistake. They test every meter they have just see what their blood sugars are. No 2 m will ever measure the same reading. You will not get the same numbers from every meter. You could test two times in a row with the same meter and you won?t get the same number. Just the way it is. Unfortunately  The only way you will ever get perfect, exact numbers, is if you test in the lab. Not everyone of us has a lab to our disposal. So, our meters are the best thing. So, it?s the worst the steak you can make is to compare your meter us. None of them compare. That?s the way it is.  Please know, my friend, I am not trying to yell at you or say that you have done anything wrong. A lot of us have been there. Done that. I just wanted to let you know that this is the case and has been since the beginning of time.  Have a great evening.


Bern



Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 8:28 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jimp on the why wagon.
> Mine is reading 25 numbers different.
> I looked at it this way, it takes a day for the libre to catch on to your body what is the word Ed where are you,
> ways.
> I take the reading from the meter and add 25 in my mind, so that I don't have to stick all of the time.
> Twice now it said that I have lows, and took finger stick to learn that wasn't quite so.
> I am thinking I need to go some where on the app to put down for a low so there will always be a reading.
> I know this will work out well.
> So far mine has stayed where I put it with the same tape.
> Wishing you the best.
> 
> Original message:
>> I got my libre up and running with my phone and that is nifty.
>> But why am I getting different readings on my blood sugar with different machines? With my prodigy I get a reading that?s about 20 points lower than the libre. Which one is right and why would I be getting different readings when doing the readings at exactly the same time?
>> Thanks.
>> Amber
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From m.barber817 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 17:28:46 2019
From: m.barber817 at gmail.com (Michael Barber)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 11:28:46 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
Message-ID: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>

I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?

Thanks.



Cordially,
Michael D. Barber


From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jan  6 17:34:33 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2019 12:34:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <18c9c1ba.0877.4a55.b2c9.238a6b88a6ad@samobile.net>

Oh I am so excited I changed the cencer all by myself today.
All worked out well, and am pleased.
It told me I needed to change the cencer, so I did.
I also am getting the tape closer to the cencer that it should happen.
This did help keep the cencer on for 14 days.
I am so pleased.
I am still keeping it on the tummy.
I have to wait for it to settle in, but I know by tomorrow it will.
Thanks for reading.
I will check with doctor and see if I can get them from wallgreens to 
get the discount.
I sure hope so.
Thanks again,

-- 
--Dar
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  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 17:43:38 2019
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 09:43:38 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>

Hi Michael,

I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
Warmly, Joy

Dexcom G6 Notes

Removing a Sensor

1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
2.  Double-tap on settings.
3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.

Inserting a Sensor
1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?

Thanks.



Cordially,
Michael D. Barber
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jan  6 17:57:17 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 09:57:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi Michael.
First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Joy Stigile
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

Hi Michael,

I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
Warmly, Joy

Dexcom G6 Notes

Removing a Sensor

1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
2.  Double-tap on settings.
3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.

Inserting a Sensor
1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?

Thanks.



Cordially,
Michael D. Barber
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From m.barber817 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 18:30:29 2019
From: m.barber817 at gmail.com (Michael Barber)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 12:30:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>

Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.

Cordially,
Michael D. Barber

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael.
> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Joy Stigile
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
> Warmly, Joy
> 
> Dexcom G6 Notes
> 
> Removing a Sensor
> 
> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
> 
> Inserting a Sensor
> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> _______________________________________________
> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%40gmail.com
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> 
> 
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From julie.mclean at cox.net  Sun Jan  6 19:18:56 2019
From: julie.mclean at cox.net (Julie Mclean)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 14:18:56 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>	<000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301d4a5f4$abf217c0$03d64740$@cox.net>

Hello, 
I just joined this list yesterday. I also started the DexCom G6recently. I appreciate this post as I have no vision and live alone. I have successfully changed my sensor only twice.  These instructions are so helpful and give me added confidence in completing the process.  
Best regards, 
Julie McLean

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:30 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Michael Barber
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.

Cordially,
Michael D. Barber

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael.
> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Joy Stigile
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
> Warmly, Joy
> 
> Dexcom G6 Notes
> 
> Removing a Sensor
> 
> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
> 
> Inserting a Sensor
> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> _______________________________________________
> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%40gmail.com
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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> 
> 
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sun Jan  6 20:20:44 2019
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 15:20:44 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <000301d4a5f4$abf217c0$03d64740$@cox.net>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5f4$abf217c0$03d64740$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <8CDBA3B1-794A-4189-9FBF-3A9819100172@icloud.com>

For all the users with no vision and are using the G6, are you using Voice Over on the iphone for insertion,etc?
Melanie 

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, 
> I just joined this list yesterday. I also started the DexCom G6recently. I appreciate this post as I have no vision and live alone. I have successfully changed my sensor only twice.  These instructions are so helpful and give me added confidence in completing the process.  
> Best regards, 
> Julie McLean
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:30 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Michael Barber
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> 
>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael.
>> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Joy Stigile
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> Hi Michael,
>> 
>> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
>> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> Dexcom G6 Notes
>> 
>> Removing a Sensor
>> 
>> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
>> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
>> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
>> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
>> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
>> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
>> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
>> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
>> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
>> 
>> Inserting a Sensor
>> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
>> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
>> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
>> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
>> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
>> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
>> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
>> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
>> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
>> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
>> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
>> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
>> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
>> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
>> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
>> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
>> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
>> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
>> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
>> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
>> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
>> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
>> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
>> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
>> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
>> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
>> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cordially,
>> Michael D. Barber
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%40gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> 
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From julie.mclean at cox.net  Sun Jan  6 21:19:00 2019
From: julie.mclean at cox.net (Julie Mclean)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 16:19:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <8CDBA3B1-794A-4189-9FBF-3A9819100172@icloud.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5f4$abf217c0$03d64740$@cox.net>
	<8CDBA3B1-794A-4189-9FBF-3A9819100172@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <000301d4a605$72bb6cc0$58324640$@cox.net>

Hi Melanie, 

The G6 comes with a receiver but you cannot use it if you can't see it. That is why the app on the iPhone running Voice over  enables you to input the four digit code on your sensor, the transmitter code, and best of all access your bg readings. Additionally, there is some help messages and a 24/7 Tech line but typically, Tech people are at a loss when I call and I don't have a sighted person available to help me. That is why our listserv is so valuable.  This cgm   is life changing for me. I have had Type 1 for 50+ years  and often have hypoglycemic unawareness. I am living alone after becoming a widow over five years ago. No one is here to catch my lows and I do not want to live with someone else. Now with the G6 and its alarms which are loud, I can now treat myself before the sugar drops too significantly.  

Best regards,
Julie McLean

-----Original Message-----
From: Melanie Torrance [mailto:melanietorrance at icloud.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 3:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Julie Mclean
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

For all the users with no vision and are using the G6, are you using Voice Over on the iphone for insertion,etc?
Melanie 

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, 
> I just joined this list yesterday. I also started the DexCom G6recently. I appreciate this post as I have no vision and live alone. I have successfully changed my sensor only twice.  These instructions are so helpful and give me added confidence in completing the process.  
> Best regards, 
> Julie McLean
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:30 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Michael Barber
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> 
>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael.
>> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Joy Stigile
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> Hi Michael,
>> 
>> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
>> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> Dexcom G6 Notes
>> 
>> Removing a Sensor
>> 
>> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
>> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
>> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
>> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
>> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
>> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
>> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
>> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
>> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
>> 
>> Inserting a Sensor
>> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
>> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
>> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
>> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
>> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
>> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
>> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
>> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
>> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
>> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
>> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
>> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
>> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
>> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
>> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
>> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
>> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
>> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
>> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
>> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
>> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
>> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
>> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
>> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
>> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
>> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
>> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cordially,
>> Michael D. Barber
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%40gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40laurelcreekmusic.com
>> 
>> 
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>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/m.barber817%40gmail.com
> 
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> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jan  6 22:06:11 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 14:06:11 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <000301d4a605$72bb6cc0$58324640$@cox.net>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>	<000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>	<000301d4a5f4$abf217c0$03d64740$@cox.net>	<8CDBA3B1-794A-4189-9FBF-3A9819100172@icloud.com>
	<000301d4a605$72bb6cc0$58324640$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <000c01d4a60c$08e2b2c0$1aa81840$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

I also use the iPhone app with the G6. I use Seeing AI to read the sensor code while the sensor is still in its package. I find the G6 much quicker and easier to insert than the G5 was. Yay! And by way of reminder for those who are new, just in case you don't know, you can call tech support and ask for the patch overlays. These things are great! It's tape with a hole in the middle for the transmitter. They're easy to put on and help the sensor to stay stuck on for the entire 10 days. But you have to ask for them and only from tech support, not when you place an order. They're free. 
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:19 PM
To: 'Melanie Torrance'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Julie Mclean
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

Hi Melanie, 

The G6 comes with a receiver but you cannot use it if you can't see it. That is why the app on the iPhone running Voice over  enables you to input the four digit code on your sensor, the transmitter code, and best of all access your bg readings. Additionally, there is some help messages and a 24/7 Tech line but typically, Tech people are at a loss when I call and I don't have a sighted person available to help me. That is why our listserv is so valuable.  This cgm   is life changing for me. I have had Type 1 for 50+ years  and often have hypoglycemic unawareness. I am living alone after becoming a widow over five years ago. No one is here to catch my lows and I do not want to live with someone else. Now with the G6 and its alarms which are loud, I can now treat myself before the sugar drops too significantly.  

Best regards,
Julie McLean

-----Original Message-----
From: Melanie Torrance [mailto:melanietorrance at icloud.com] 
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 3:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Julie Mclean
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

For all the users with no vision and are using the G6, are you using Voice Over on the iphone for insertion,etc?
Melanie 

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello, 
> I just joined this list yesterday. I also started the DexCom G6recently. I appreciate this post as I have no vision and live alone. I have successfully changed my sensor only twice.  These instructions are so helpful and give me added confidence in completing the process.  
> Best regards, 
> Julie McLean
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:30 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Michael Barber
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
> 
>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Michael.
>> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Joy Stigile
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> Hi Michael,
>> 
>> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
>> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> Dexcom G6 Notes
>> 
>> Removing a Sensor
>> 
>> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
>> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
>> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
>> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
>> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
>> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
>> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
>> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
>> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
>> 
>> Inserting a Sensor
>> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
>> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
>> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
>> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
>> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
>> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
>> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
>> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
>> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
>> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
>> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
>> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
>> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
>> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
>> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
>> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
>> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
>> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
>> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
>> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
>> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
>> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
>> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
>> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
>> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
>> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
>> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Cordially,
>> Michael D. Barber
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/joystigile%40gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40laurelcreekmusic.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/m.barber817%40gmail.com
> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jan  6 22:41:52 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2019 17:41:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
Message-ID: <789c40a7.295a.4fc1.8ce0.6bf85259126a@samobile.net>

I'm still trying to teach myself how to put on the patch for the libre.
Today was a little bit better than it was the first day.
I was so pleased they stay on so well.
Sure did help the patch.
Ed please come back again, you shared that you don't have to wait until 
the next day to get a reading with a new cencer, I can't seem to find the step.
Thanks again,

Original message:
> I also use the iPhone app with the G6. I use Seeing AI to read the 
> sensor code while the sensor is still in its package. I find the G6 
> much quicker and easier to insert than the G5 was. Yay! And by way of 
> reminder for those who are new, just in case you don't know, you can 
> call tech support and ask for the patch overlays. These things are 
> great! It's tape with a hole in the middle for the transmitter. They're 
> easy to put on and help the sensor to stay stuck on for the entire 10 
> days. But you have to ask for them and only from tech support, not when 
> you place an order. They're free.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
> Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:19 PM
> To: 'Melanie Torrance'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Julie Mclean
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

> Hi Melanie,

> The G6 comes with a receiver but you cannot use it if you can't see it. 
> That is why the app on the iPhone running Voice over  enables you to 
> input the four digit code on your sensor, the transmitter code, and 
> best of all access your bg readings. Additionally, there is some help 
> messages and a 24/7 Tech line but typically, Tech people are at a loss 
> when I call and I don't have a sighted person available to help me. 
> That is why our listserv is so valuable.  This cgm   is life changing 
> for me. I have had Type 1 for 50+ years  and often have hypoglycemic 
> unawareness. I am living alone after becoming a widow over five years 
> ago. No one is here to catch my lows and I do not want to live with 
> someone else. Now with the G6 and its alarms which are loud, I can now 
> treat myself before the sugar drops too significantly.

> Best regards,
> Julie McLean

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Melanie Torrance [mailto:melanietorrance at icloud.com]
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 3:21 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Julie Mclean
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

> For all the users with no vision and are using the G6, are you using 
> Voice Over on the iphone for insertion,etc?
> Melanie

> Sent from Melanie's i phone

>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hello,
>> I just joined this list yesterday. I also started the DexCom 
>> G6recently. I appreciate this post as I have no vision and live alone. 
>> I have successfully changed my sensor only twice.  These instructions 
>> are so helpful and give me added confidence in completing the process.
>> Best regards,
>> Julie McLean

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>> Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:30 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Michael Barber
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

>> Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the 
>> little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.

>> Cordially,
>> Michael D. Barber

>>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Hi Michael.
>>> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you 
>>> haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
>>> Veronica


>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
>>> Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>>> Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

>>> Hi Michael,

>>> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.
>>> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
>>> Warmly, Joy

>>> Dexcom G6 Notes

>>> Removing a Sensor

>>> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
>>> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
>>> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very 
>>> far to the right.
>>> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
>>> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
>>> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for 
>>> ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
>>> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll 
>>> find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put 
>>> the phone down.
>>> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the 
>>> sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it 
>>> goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the 
>>> transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
>>> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.

>>> Inserting a Sensor
>>> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting 
>>> on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, 
>>> bottom right.
>>> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
>>> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
>>> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four 
>>> digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their 
>>> packages.
>>> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my 
>>> abdomen I want to put it at this time.
>>> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on 
>>> the transmitter.
>>> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
>>> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button 
>>> "enter code" and double-tap it.
>>> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
>>> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the 
>>> four-digit sensor code.
>>> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from 
>>> the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
>>> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
>>> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you 
>>> will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a 
>>> "confirm" button and double-tap it.
>>> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
>>> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its 
>>> paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth 
>>> section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front 
>>> of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the 
>>> right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly 
>>> depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll 
>>> notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for 
>>> your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your 
>>> left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the 
>>> underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper 
>>> backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll 
>>> find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is 
>>> slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you 
>>> pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find 
>>> the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow 
>>> the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull 
>>> tab. Pull it away from you.
>>> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold 
>>> and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
>>> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
>>> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick 
>>> on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it 
>>> down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety 
>>> mechanism.
>>> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
>>> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
>>> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing 
>>> towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the 
>>> sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left 
>>> side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side 
>>> and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
>>> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and 
>>> completely applied.
>>> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until 
>>> you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
>>> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which 
>>> you double-tap.
>>> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the 
>>> amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
>>> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling 
>>> you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and 
>>> double-tap it.
>>> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
>>> Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6

>>> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how 
>>> to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?

>>> Thanks.



>>> Cordially,
>>> Michael D. Barber
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From princessterri76 at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 23:02:41 2019
From: princessterri76 at gmail.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 17:02:41 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding the Freestyle Libre
Message-ID: <4D3F7B93-1C23-4FB0-8E04-F0D4FBF5188C@gmail.com>

Hello everyone,

I have a few questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre.

I found out that my Medicare will cover the Libre. My diabetes specialist told me that due to the fact that I have Medicare, that I can only receive the Libre through a mail order company.
Does anyone know, is this accurate?

Also, once I do receive this Libre, will I still have to use my meter at times?
And where will I have to place the sensor?
Does it usually stay on pretty well?
And for how long do you wear 1 sensor?

Also, the mail order company my diabetes specialist sent my information to, states that for Medicare, I have to at least be testing my blood sugar 4 times a day. But when I asked someone at Medicare about this, they couldn?t find information to support this.
But for those of you who have gone through this, is this accurate as well?

Thank you for any help. I really appreciate it.

Terri


From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jan  6 23:14:23 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2019 18:14:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding the Freestyle Libre
Message-ID: <8a5f07be.a029.4fec.a5b1.7f00ac7b62d6@samobile.net>

You can go threw the doctor and get it from the pharmacy.
I just learned that wallgreens has a coupon that will help you get a 
discount on paying for it.
This is where I am at rite now.
I am learning how to put the tape on correctly so the cencer will stay 
on longer.  Yes one must keep the other meeter around as I call it the 
finger stick.
I have mine on the tummy I have learned you can wear it there as well.
I am still learning about it, and I know you will learn the same thing.
Wishing you the best.

Original message:
> Hello everyone,

> I have a few questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre.

> I found out that my Medicare will cover the Libre. My diabetes 
> specialist told me that due to the fact that I have Medicare, that I 
> can only receive the Libre through a mail order company.
> Does anyone know, is this accurate?

> Also, once I do receive this Libre, will I still have to use my meter at times?
> And where will I have to place the sensor?
> Does it usually stay on pretty well?
> And for how long do you wear 1 sensor?

> Also, the mail order company my diabetes specialist sent my information 
> to, states that for Medicare, I have to at least be testing my blood 
> sugar 4 times a day. But when I asked someone at Medicare about this, 
> they couldn?t find information to support this.
> But for those of you who have gone through this, is this accurate as well?

> Thank you for any help. I really appreciate it.

> Terri
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Sun Jan  6 23:14:31 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 18:14:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding the Freestyle Libre
In-Reply-To: <4D3F7B93-1C23-4FB0-8E04-F0D4FBF5188C@gmail.com>
References: <4D3F7B93-1C23-4FB0-8E04-F0D4FBF5188C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <79A73F48-89E3-4F3E-8548-611A58833B25@gmail.com>

I put my sensor on the outside of my arm, just below my shoulder. It stays on very well.
Amber

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 6:02 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I have a few questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre.
> 
> I found out that my Medicare will cover the Libre. My diabetes specialist told me that due to the fact that I have Medicare, that I can only receive the Libre through a mail order company.
> Does anyone know, is this accurate?
> 
> Also, once I do receive this Libre, will I still have to use my meter at times?
> And where will I have to place the sensor?
> Does it usually stay on pretty well?
> And for how long do you wear 1 sensor?
> 
> Also, the mail order company my diabetes specialist sent my information to, states that for Medicare, I have to at least be testing my blood sugar 4 times a day. But when I asked someone at Medicare about this, they couldn?t find information to support this.
> But for those of you who have gone through this, is this accurate as well?
> 
> Thank you for any help. I really appreciate it.
> 
> Terri
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Mon Jan  7 02:18:36 2019
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 21:18:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding the Freestyle Libre
In-Reply-To: <8a5f07be.a029.4fec.a5b1.7f00ac7b62d6@samobile.net>
References: <8a5f07be.a029.4fec.a5b1.7f00ac7b62d6@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <001501d4a62f$4c32d320$e4987960$@comcast.net>

Not if you are on Medicare. Medicare considers the freestyle meter durable equipment, like the Prodigy, and it is a whole different ballgame. 

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 6:14 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding the Freestyle Libre

You can go threw the doctor and get it from the pharmacy.
I just learned that wallgreens has a coupon that will help you get a 
discount on paying for it.
This is where I am at rite now.
I am learning how to put the tape on correctly so the cencer will stay 
on longer.  Yes one must keep the other meeter around as I call it the 
finger stick.
I have mine on the tummy I have learned you can wear it there as well.
I am still learning about it, and I know you will learn the same thing.
Wishing you the best.

Original message:
> Hello everyone,

> I have a few questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre.

> I found out that my Medicare will cover the Libre. My diabetes 
> specialist told me that due to the fact that I have Medicare, that I 
> can only receive the Libre through a mail order company.
> Does anyone know, is this accurate?

> Also, once I do receive this Libre, will I still have to use my meter at times?
> And where will I have to place the sensor?
> Does it usually stay on pretty well?
> And for how long do you wear 1 sensor?

> Also, the mail order company my diabetes specialist sent my information 
> to, states that for Medicare, I have to at least be testing my blood 
> sugar 4 times a day. But when I asked someone at Medicare about this, 
> they couldn?t find information to support this.
> But for those of you who have gone through this, is this accurate as well?

> Thank you for any help. I really appreciate it.

> Terri
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From m.barber817 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 03:17:52 2019
From: m.barber817 at gmail.com (Michael Barber)
Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 21:17:52 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <000c01d4a60c$08e2b2c0$1aa81840$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5e9$4320e7e0$c962b7a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<9E2ED557-4C07-4F9D-BB2B-C23546C53F17@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a5f4$abf217c0$03d64740$@cox.net>
	<8CDBA3B1-794A-4189-9FBF-3A9819100172@icloud.com>
	<000301d4a605$72bb6cc0$58324640$@cox.net>
	<000c01d4a60c$08e2b2c0$1aa81840$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <D2E769E8-91E1-4D89-AEB0-FA9FD72017E1@gmail.com>

I successfully completed everything thanks to Veronica, Joy, and all.  We?re good to go now!

Michael


Cordially,
Michael D. Barber

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 4:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I also use the iPhone app with the G6. I use Seeing AI to read the sensor code while the sensor is still in its package. I find the G6 much quicker and easier to insert than the G5 was. Yay! And by way of reminder for those who are new, just in case you don't know, you can call tech support and ask for the patch overlays. These things are great! It's tape with a hole in the middle for the transmitter. They're easy to put on and help the sensor to stay stuck on for the entire 10 days. But you have to ask for them and only from tech support, not when you place an order. They're free. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:19 PM
> To: 'Melanie Torrance'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Julie Mclean
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> Hi Melanie, 
> 
> The G6 comes with a receiver but you cannot use it if you can't see it. That is why the app on the iPhone running Voice over  enables you to input the four digit code on your sensor, the transmitter code, and best of all access your bg readings. Additionally, there is some help messages and a 24/7 Tech line but typically, Tech people are at a loss when I call and I don't have a sighted person available to help me. That is why our listserv is so valuable.  This cgm   is life changing for me. I have had Type 1 for 50+ years  and often have hypoglycemic unawareness. I am living alone after becoming a widow over five years ago. No one is here to catch my lows and I do not want to live with someone else. Now with the G6 and its alarms which are loud, I can now treat myself before the sugar drops too significantly.  
> 
> Best regards,
> Julie McLean
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Melanie Torrance [mailto:melanietorrance at icloud.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 3:21 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Julie Mclean
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> For all the users with no vision and are using the G6, are you using Voice Over on the iphone for insertion,etc?
> Melanie 
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello, 
>> I just joined this list yesterday. I also started the DexCom G6recently. I appreciate this post as I have no vision and live alone. I have successfully changed my sensor only twice.  These instructions are so helpful and give me added confidence in completing the process.  
>> Best regards, 
>> Julie McLean
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 1:30 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Michael Barber
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>> 
>> Veronica:  The only thing I don?t understand is how to remove the little transmitter device from the used sensor so I can put it in a new sensor.
>> 
>> Cordially,
>> Michael D. Barber
>> 
>>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Michael.
>>> First, thanks, Joy, for sharing my instructions. And Michael, if you haven't gotten it yet, feel free to give me a shout. I'm around.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2019 9:44 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Joy Stigile
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>>> 
>>> Hi Michael,
>>> 
>>> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
>>> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
>>> Warmly, Joy
>>> 
>>> Dexcom G6 Notes
>>> 
>>> Removing a Sensor
>>> 
>>> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
>>> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
>>> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
>>> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
>>> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
>>> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
>>> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
>>> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
>>> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
>>> 
>>> Inserting a Sensor
>>> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
>>> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
>>> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
>>> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
>>> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
>>> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
>>> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
>>> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
>>> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
>>> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
>>> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
>>> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
>>> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
>>> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
>>> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
>>> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
>>> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
>>> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
>>> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
>>> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
>>> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
>>> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
>>> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
>>> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
>>> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
>>> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
>>> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
>>> 
>>> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
>>> 
>>> Thanks.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Cordially,
>>> Michael D. Barber
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Mon Jan  7 04:55:48 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 06 Jan 2019 23:55:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding the Freestyle Libre
Message-ID: <2442a2be.02a1.4f13.9f28.63bb44d68509@samobile.net>

Do you have tape around it as wel.
I wouldn't be good at that.
Is it on the fatty side of the arm?
That is where it was requested for me to put it.

Original message:
> I put my sensor on the outside of my arm, just below my shoulder. It 
> stays on very well.
> Amber

>> On Jan 6, 2019, at 6:02 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hello everyone,

>> I have a few questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre.

>> I found out that my Medicare will cover the Libre. My diabetes 
>> specialist told me that due to the fact that I have Medicare, that I 
>> can only receive the Libre through a mail order company.
>> Does anyone know, is this accurate?

>> Also, once I do receive this Libre, will I still have to use my meter at times?
>> And where will I have to place the sensor?
>> Does it usually stay on pretty well?
>> And for how long do you wear 1 sensor?

>> Also, the mail order company my diabetes specialist sent my information 
>> to, states that for Medicare, I have to at least be testing my blood 
>> sugar 4 times a day. But when I asked someone at Medicare about this, 
>> they couldn?t find information to support this.
>> But for those of you who have gone through this, is this accurate as well?

>> Thank you for any help. I really appreciate it.

>> Terri
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 10:10:26 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 05:10:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
In-Reply-To: <002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
References: <68BD7A82-D229-4385-8E77-74857C610EA9@gmail.com>
	<002201d4a5e7$5c1c1640$145442c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BA7B8A2C-71B5-4947-A88F-D7BCE452EA9F@gmail.com>

Wow Joy!!!  That was SPhantabulous!!!  

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 6, 2019, at 12:43 PM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Michael,
> 
> I have pasted below the instructions that Veronica wrote up for me.  
> Just start with step number 7.  These instructions have helped me so much!
> Warmly, Joy
> 
> Dexcom G6 Notes
> 
> Removing a Sensor
> 
> 1. Open the G6 app and swipe right until you find "settings".
> 2.  Double-tap on settings.
> 3. Swipe right until you find "stop sensor". Be patient as it's very far to the right.
> 4.  Double-tap "stop sensor". The app says, do you want to stop your sensor?
> Swipe right until you find "stop sensor" and double-tap.
> 5.  Nothing obvious happens at this point. Swipe left or look for ""home back" button at the upper left of your screen and double-tap it.
> 6.  This places you on the "home" screen. Instead of a reading, you'll find a button labeled "new sensor". Don't do anything with it yet. Put the phone down.
> 7.  Remove the sensor/transmitter from your abdomen. On the side of the sensor, locate what feels like a little ring and pull down on it. As it goes away from the transmitter, you should be able to grab the transmitter and slide it out of the sensor.
> 8.  Discard the sensor but keep the transmitter unless it has expired.
> 
> Inserting a Sensor
> 1. Find the four-digit code on the new sensor. (If package is resting on its paper backing, place obvious opening corner closest to you, bottom right.
> The code shows through the right side of the package, top right corner.) 2.
> Find transmitter serial number if this is your very first sensor. (SN:
> on the underside of the box containing the transmitter. It has four digits and 2 letters.) 3.  Remove the sensor and transmitter from their packages.
> 4.  For a new sensor, I often find it helpful to practice where on my abdomen I want to put it at this time.
> 5.  Use an alcohol swab on your abdomen. Also use an alcohol swab on the transmitter. 
> 6.  Pick up the phone and double-tap on the "new sensor" button in the app.
> 7.  The app says, "enter code". Swipe right until you find the button "enter code" and double-tap it.
> 8.  Swipe right until you hear, "enter code manually" and double-tap it.
> 9. You will find a telephone-style keypad on which you enter the four-digit sensor code.
> 10.  Place your hand towards the top of the screen or swipe left from the number 1. You will find an edit box containing the number you just entered.
> Swipe left and you will find a "save" button, which you double-tap.
> 11. You are presented with a confirmation screen. Swipe right and you will hear the code you entered. Continue right until you find a "confirm" button and double-tap it.
> 12.  The app says, insert sensor and transmitter. Put the phone down.
> 13. Orient your sensor. Set it on the table so that it rests on its paper backing. Feel the top side of the sensor. There is a smooth section that sticks way up in the air. Point that to the left in front of you. Put your hand on that part that sticks up and follow to the right. As it slants down, you'll find what feels like a slightly depressed area with a long skinny piece on top of the dimple. You'll notice closest to you and up at 12:00, there is an obvious place for your hand to grab the applicator. Pick up the sensor applicator in your left hand, pointing that high mountain towards you. Now feel the underside of the applicator where you'll find two pieces of paper backing. Slide your hand on the backing towards the center where you'll find two tabs just begging to be pulled. You'll notice that one is slightly on top of the second. Pull the first one towards you. Once you pull that tab, your applicator is now sticky so don't touch it. Find the end of the applicator which is furthest away from you and follow the second piece of paper towards the center till you find its pull tab. Pull it away from you.
> 14.  With your right hand, reach over and grab the obvious hand hold and without touching anything else, just plop the sensor against your abdomen.
> Use your left hand to hold it in position once you've done that.
> 15. With your right hand, find the piece that feels like a little stick on top of the depression on the right half of the applicator. Push it down and away from you. It will break off. This is releasing the safety mechanism.
> 16. Press and release the button, which is that little depression.
> 17.  Now lift the applicator away from your body and discard it.
> 18.  Pick up the transmitter and hold it so the skinny end is pointing towards the left. Place it in the sensor by setting the left end in the sensor while the right fatter side is still sticking up. When the left side feels perfectly smooth in the sensor, press down on the right side and listen for the click sound as the transmitter snaps in.
> 19.  Run your fingers around on the tape to make sure it is smooth and completely applied.
> 20. Now pick up the phone. Swipe right past "insert sensor video" until you find the "next" button and double-tap it.
> 21. Then swipe right until you find the "start sensor" button, which you double-tap.
> 22. The app will say "sensor warm-up" and you can now swipe to find the amount of time remaining for the sensor warm-up.
> 23. At the end of the two-hour warm-up, you'll receive an alert telling you that the warm-up was successful. Swipe right to the "ok" button and double-tap it. 
> 24. Pat yourself on the back and may your numbers be good ones
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Michael Barber via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 6, 2019 9:29 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michael Barber <m.barber817 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Transmitter Removal for DexCom G6
> 
> I?m about to change sensors for the first time, but I am not sure how to remove the transmitter from the used sensor.  Can someone help?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> Cordially,
> Michael D. Barber
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Jan  7 10:38:15 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 05:38:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070536170.6539@panix1.panix.com>

A report on kdka tv showed up on facebook yesterday to this effect.  If
it's part of what you use to control blood pressure, it may be time to
talk with your doctors about it.



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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Mon Jan  7 14:07:56 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:07:56 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070536170.6539@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070536170.6539@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <ADB10EEC747648588227345E5535AE70@eileen>

Do you mean HDTZ? And what network is Kdka? 

Eileen

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 5:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Jude DaShiell 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer

A report on kdka tv showed up on facebook yesterday to this effect.  If
it's part of what you use to control blood pressure, it may be time to
talk with your doctors about it.



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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Mon Jan  7 14:12:07 2019
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:12:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
In-Reply-To: <ADB10EEC747648588227345E5535AE70@eileen>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070536170.6539@panix1.panix.com>
	<ADB10EEC747648588227345E5535AE70@eileen>
Message-ID: <002501d4a692$f9d55210$ed7ff630$@comcast.net>

Eileen I don't know of an HDTZ. I take HCTZ, and am guessing that is what
she means.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 9:08 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer

Do you mean HDTZ? And what network is Kdka? 

Eileen

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 5:38 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Jude DaShiell 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer

A report on kdka tv showed up on facebook yesterday to this effect.  If
it's part of what you use to control blood pressure, it may be time to
talk with your doctors about it.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Jan  7 14:46:05 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:46:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
In-Reply-To: <ADB10EEC747648588227345E5535AE70@eileen>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070536170.6539@panix1.panix.com>
	<ADB10EEC747648588227345E5535AE70@eileen>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070943010.26621@panix1.panix.com>

hctz is a diuretic and is usually the first medicine prescribed to control
high blood pressure.  KDKA is a very old broadcasting network originally
one of the first AM radio stations and later it got a TV station.  The
radio station was operational in the 1920's it's that old.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Jan  7 14:47:01 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:47:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
In-Reply-To: <002501d4a692$f9d55210$ed7ff630$@comcast.net>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070536170.6539@panix1.panix.com>
	<ADB10EEC747648588227345E5535AE70@eileen>
	<002501d4a692$f9d55210$ed7ff630$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901070946540.26621@panix1.panix.com>

Not she, he.
On Mon, 7 Jan 2019, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 09:12:07
> From: Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
>
> Eileen I don't know of an HDTZ. I take HCTZ, and am guessing that is what
> she means.
>
> Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 9:08 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
>
> Do you mean HDTZ? And what network is Kdka?
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 5:38 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] hctz linked to skin cancer
>
> A report on kdka tv showed up on facebook yesterday to this effect.  If
> it's part of what you use to control blood pressure, it may be time to
> talk with your doctors about it.
>
>
>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jan  7 21:46:38 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 13:46:38 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
Message-ID: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
Well, I just spent today's hour on the phone with Dexcom. But they are now
giving out a date. They are saying that Medicare will cover the G6 as of
March 26th. Gee, wonder what the wait times will be on that day.
They still haven't released the hold on sending my sensors yet. I told them
they have until the end of today or I was going to contact Visa and deny
that payment. Sheesh!
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407






From topdog2046 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 21:52:47 2019
From: topdog2046 at gmail.com (Daniel Chavez)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 14:52:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
In-Reply-To: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>

Interesting. I was told the G6 is to be covered in April. Confusing.



From dmgina at mysero.net  Mon Jan  7 21:56:00 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:56:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <d1357072.bac8.4cce.b1f5.acb23629f739@samobile.net>

Well I kept playing with the cencer, and it says now I had sixty minutes left.
At least it is getting ready to work again.
To bad I have to wait a whole day before it starts again.
maybe the wind woke it up loll.
Gee it is so cold here, it has to do something with the sugars.
My stars.
Just wanted to share.

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 22:21:57 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 14:21:57 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
In-Reply-To: <6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
References: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01b901d4a6d7$67727200$36575600$@gmail.com>

I'll wait to se what happens.veronica will keep us all up to date on g6.till
then I have a bunch of g5 transmitters an dsenssors around till the time
comes ot go to g6.  

-----Original Message-----
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Chavez via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 1:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Daniel Chavez <topdog2046 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.

Interesting. I was told the G6 is to be covered in April. Confusing.

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jan  7 22:26:34 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 14:26:34 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
In-Reply-To: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <01d401d4a6d8$0ca1e3f0$25e5abd0$@gmail.com>

This is what you get  when you get a company who has grown out of what they
used to bea a small health company which has now become like all the rest of
these durable medical companies.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 1:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.

Hi everyone.
Well, I just spent today's hour on the phone with Dexcom. But they are now
giving out a date. They are saying that Medicare will cover the G6 as of
March 26th. Gee, wonder what the wait times will be on that day.
They still haven't released the hold on sending my sensors yet. I told them
they have until the end of today or I was going to contact Visa and deny
that payment. Sheesh!
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407




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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jan  7 22:43:42 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 14:43:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
In-Reply-To: <6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
References: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001e01d4a6da$70b66530$52232f90$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

That was an approximate time. They did say that as the time got closer,
they'd get more specific. After all, March 26th isn't all that far from
April. But that's the date.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
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Daniel Chavez via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 1:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Daniel Chavez
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.

Interesting. I was told the G6 is to be covered in April. Confusing.

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From langbarta at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 01:53:29 2019
From: langbarta at gmail.com (Andy Langbart)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 20:53:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>
	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>
Message-ID: <f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>

I can help

 ??? ??? ??? I have had the same issues. I havve learned that when you 
poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood 
out. Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, 
putting it on the finger i will be trying to get a reading from.

The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.

Andy


Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them 
with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.

On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hi Mark,
>
> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
>
> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2. While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason only its better than nothing.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mark Feliz
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
>
> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my
> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty
> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood I
> think.
> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular meter
> that might work better than another?
> Thanks
>
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From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 05:40:06 2019
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 22:40:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
In-Reply-To: <6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
References: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001101d4a714$9ce820f0$d6b862d0$@gmail.com>

What it that?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Daniel
Chavez via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 2:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Daniel Chavez <topdog2046 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.

Interesting. I was told the G6 is to be covered in April. Confusing.

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From joystigile at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 05:58:21 2019
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2019 21:58:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.
In-Reply-To: <001101d4a714$9ce820f0$d6b862d0$@gmail.com>
References: <001301d4a6d2$78396f80$68ac4e80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<6A0464CE-BB29-4AE9-B292-089C45C09AA0@gmail.com>
	<001101d4a714$9ce820f0$d6b862d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008f01d4a717$29b71de0$7d2559a0$@gmail.com>

Hi Sheila,
The Dexcom G6 is a Continuous Glucose Monitor for persons with Diabetes type
1.  It is very easy for someone who is blind to use, like me!
Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
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Sheila via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 9:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila <sheila.leigland at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.

What it that?

-----Original Message-----
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Chavez via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 2:53 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Daniel Chavez <topdog2046 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Medicare, more info.

Interesting. I was told the G6 is to be covered in April. Confusing.

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From julie.mclean at cox.net  Tue Jan  8 11:29:21 2019
From: julie.mclean at cox.net (Julie Mclean)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 06:29:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>
	<f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301d4a745$66cb0470$34610d50$@cox.net>

I a finding fewer insurance companies will cover Prodigy.  Thankfully, I need to test less frequently because of having the Dexcom G6. What other meters are Listers using? Thanks. 
Julie McLean   
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 8:53 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Andy Langbart
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help

I can help

             I have had the same issues. I have learned that when you 
poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood 
out. Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, 
putting it on the finger I will be trying to get a reading from.

The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.

Andy


Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them 
with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.

On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hi Mark,
>
> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
>
> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2. While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason only its better than nothing.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mark Feliz
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
>
> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my
> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty
> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood I
> think.
> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular meter
> that might work better than another?
> Thanks
>
> _______________________________________________
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 11:41:07 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 06:41:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>
	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>
	<f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
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Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 7, 2019, at 8:53 PM, Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I can help
> 
>             I have had the same issues. I havve learned that when you poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood out. Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, putting it on the finger i will be trying to get a reading from.
> 
> The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.
> 
> Andy
> 
> 
> Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.
> 
>> On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> Hi Mark,
>> 
>> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
>> 
>> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2. While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason only its better than nothing.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Mark Feliz
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
>> 
>> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my
>> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty
>> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood I
>> think.
>> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular meter
>> that might work better than another?
>> Thanks
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net
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> 
> -- 
> Regards,
> 
> Andy Langbart
> 516-593-2126
> *Call any day after 8:30AM.
> 
> 
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bernienfb75%40gmail.comGoodgood morning Mark.


Now that it appears as you have become very much insulin dependent, I would certainly talk with my endocrinologist about either the Dexcom or the freestyle Livre.  Sorry. I don?t know how to spell it. But, so many others on this list have it these days. I, myself, I am using the Dexcom and love it!! However, I wish that some of these things were a little more problem Dash free than they are. I wish I could tell you that some of these technologies don?t come without any bugs. At any rate, keep us posted and let us know what you find. You will need a script from your doctor for these things but it is doable and probably a little more manageable than what meters are left out there. I certainly wish there was more. Looks pretty gloomy out here for blind diabetics, between the choices we have out here and fighting with the powers that be to get what little there is. It?s a terrible disgrace!! I?m so sorry.

Bern






From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 13:12:54 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 07:12:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <000301d4a745$66cb0470$34610d50$@cox.net>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>	<f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a745$66cb0470$34610d50$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <05d701d4a753$de8d8dd0$9ba8a970$@gmail.com>

Good morning!  I just found out that Blue Cross Express Scripts won't cover the Prodigy strips anymore.  I can get an over ride from my doctor though, since he will let them know that the Prodigy is the only way I can test my blood sugars.  I don't need them that often either thanks to the Dexcom, but it is nice to know I will still be able to get them.  I am going to contact the number that Jerry gave us to see what they say about supplying them for blind diabetics.  The only other talking meter is the Clever Choice, but I found it to be less accurate than the Prodigy.  I know many will say the same about the Prodigy though!  So, we do have another option if insurance companies are still covering the Clever Choice as well.

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:29 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Julie Mclean <julie.mclean at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Help

I a finding fewer insurance companies will cover Prodigy.  Thankfully, I need to test less frequently because of having the Dexcom G6. What other meters are Listers using? Thanks. 
Julie McLean   
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 8:53 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Andy Langbart
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help

I can help

             I have had the same issues. I have learned that when you poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood out. Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, putting it on the finger I will be trying to get a reading from.

The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.

Andy


Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.

On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hi Mark,
>
> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
>
> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2. While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason only its better than nothing.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mark Feliz
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
>
> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my 
> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty 
> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood I 
> think.
> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular meter 
> that might work better than another?
> Thanks
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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> 0gmail.com

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Andy Langbart
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*Call any day after 8:30AM.


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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan  8 13:13:02 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 08:13:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <3694ABC7-5B78-4B1F-9C96-57C40592280E@gmail.com>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>
	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>
	<f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
	<3694ABC7-5B78-4B1F-9C96-57C40592280E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901080812300.7476@panix1.panix.com>

I never had good luck with the Clever Choice and that was the first
meter I used.

On Tue, 8 Jan 2019, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 06:41:07
> From: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 7, 2019, at 8:53 PM, Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > I can help
> >
> >             I have had the same issues. I havve learned that when you poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood out. Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, putting it on the finger i will be trying to get a reading from.
> >
> > The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> > Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.
> >
> >> On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >> Hi Mark,
> >>
> >> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2. While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason only its better than nothing.
> >>
> >> Eileen
> >>
> >> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Mark Feliz
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
> >>
> >> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my
> >> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty
> >> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood I
> >> think.
> >> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular meter
> >> that might work better than another?
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%40verizon.net
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/langbarta%40gmail.com
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Andy Langbart
> > 516-593-2126
> > *Call any day after 8:30AM.
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bernienfb75%40gmail.comGoodgood morning Mark.
>
>
> Now that it appears as you have become very much insulin dependent, I would certainly talk with my endocrinologist about either the Dexcom or the freestyle Livre.  Sorry. I don?t know how to spell it. But, so many others on this list have it these days. I, myself, I am using the Dexcom and love it!! However, I wish that some of these things were a little more problem Dash free than they are. I wish I could tell you that some of these technologies don?t come without any bugs. At any rate, keep us posted and let us know what you find. You will need a script from your doctor for these things but it is doable and probably a little more manageable than what meters are left out there. I certainly wish there was more. Looks pretty gloomy out here for blind diabetics, between the choices we have out here and fighting with the powers that be to get what little there is. It?s a terrible disgrace!! I?m so sorry.
>
> Bern
>
>
>
>
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>

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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 16:49:06 2019
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 11:49:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Trying to reach Bernadette
Message-ID: <003e01d4a772$1222fc20$3668f460$@gmail.com>

Hello Bernadette,

 

I have been trying to reach you to no avail. I am beginning to think that my
direct correspondence is not reaching you. Please email or call me utilizing
the information below..

 

Thank you,

Walter Mitchell

V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network

Board member, National Diabetes Action Network

(513) 582-8606

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com

 

 



From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 19:32:06 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 11:32:06 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901080812300.7476@panix1.panix.com>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>	<f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>	<3694ABC7-5B78-4B1F-9C96-57C40592280E@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901080812300.7476@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <019101d4a788$d7bd3840$8737a8c0$@gmail.com>

Very odd .i have good results  with clever choice voice HD compared to  the
protegy.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:13 AM
To: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Help

I never had good luck with the Clever Choice and that was the first meter I
used.

On Tue, 8 Jan 2019, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 06:41:07
> From: Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
>
>
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 7, 2019, at 8:53 PM, Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > I can help
> >
> >             I have had the same issues. I havve learned that when you
poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood out.
Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, putting it on
the finger i will be trying to get a reading from.
> >
> > The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.
> >
> > Andy
> >
> >
> > Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them
with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.
> >
> >> On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >> Hi Mark,
> >>
> >> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before
testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I
will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get
blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it
is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I
think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found
not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2.
While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that
sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the
list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it
is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood
is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when
testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy
as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one
of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only
thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d
change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason
only its better than nothing.
> >>
> >> Eileen
> >>
> >> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Mark Feliz
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
> >>
> >> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my 
> >> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty 
> >> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood 
> >> I think.
> >> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular 
> >> meter that might work better than another?
> >> Thanks
> >>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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
Diabetes-Talk:
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscriva
> >> ni%40verizon.net _______________________________________________
> >> 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
Diabetes-Talk:
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/langbart
> >> a%40gmail.com
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Andy Langbart
> > 516-593-2126
> > *Call any day after 8:30AM.
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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
Diabetes-Talk:
> >
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bernienfb75%40gma
il.comGoodgood morning Mark.
>
>
> Now that it appears as you have become very much insulin dependent, I
would certainly talk with my endocrinologist about either the Dexcom or the
freestyle Livre.  Sorry. I don?t know how to spell it. But, so many others
on this list have it these days. I, myself, I am using the Dexcom and love
it!! However, I wish that some of these things were a little more problem
Dash free than they are. I wish I could tell you that some of these
technologies don?t come without any bugs. At any rate, keep us posted and
let us know what you find. You will need a script from your doctor for these
things but it is doable and probably a little more manageable than what
meters are left out there. I certainly wish there was more. Looks pretty
gloomy out here for blind diabetics, between the choices we have out here
and fighting with the powers that be to get what little there is. It?s a
terrible disgrace!! I?m so sorry.
>
> Bern
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40
> panix.com
>

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 19:33:27 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 11:33:27 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help
In-Reply-To: <000301d4a745$66cb0470$34610d50$@cox.net>
References: <CA+Yy8W7_GQfBSST5G+GiesRSDG5_jjRfwn_D8eDzYSgTk_mmiA@mail.gmail.com>	<4A402D6111C949B9930168AEA442CBA0@eileen>	<f956c584-1b47-ced4-3b00-e34d8a4636ed@gmail.com>
	<000301d4a745$66cb0470$34610d50$@cox.net>
Message-ID: <019201d4a789$08046190$180d24b0$@gmail.com>

I'm using the  clever choice voice hd.its working for me where as the protegy was not.these meters will vary from person to person.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Julie Mclean via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:29 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Julie Mclean <julie.mclean at cox.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Help

I a finding fewer insurance companies will cover Prodigy.  Thankfully, I need to test less frequently because of having the Dexcom G6. What other meters are Listers using? Thanks. 
Julie McLean   
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2019 8:53 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Andy Langbart
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Help

I can help

             I have had the same issues. I have learned that when you poke your finger close to the nail that it is more likely to get blood out. Also, A trick that I like to use is heating a wet paper towel, putting it on the finger I will be trying to get a reading from.

The other ideas I have seen make a lot of sense, too.

Andy


Good luck and feel free to email me. getting new ideas and sharing them with your endocrinologist is always a great idea.

On 9/3/2018 5:44 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hi Mark,
>
> Like others have written wash your hands with warm water before testing. Its next to impossible to get blood when your hands are cold. I will also massage my arm in a downwards motion towards the fingers to get blood flowing to the fingertips before I do a stick. I personally think it is helpful when not testing to keep my hands moisturized with lotion. I think that when my skin is dry that can make test difficult also.
>
> Unfortunately, several months back the meter I liked the best and found not only easiest but accurate went out of business. That was the Solus V2. While some are using the Clever choice meter, I cannot find a company that sells the test strips. I am stuck using the Prodigy, and while some on the list will rave about it because of accessibility I think it sucks! I find it is difficult to use and the business about it using a small sample of blood is nonsense. I waste many a strip trying to get a sufficient sample when testing. Its just downright difficult and I question its level of accuracy as well. A friend recently told me that some write up rated it as being one of the worst, but unfortunately we?re stuck with it because its the only thing out there that talks.  If I could find another talking meter I?d change over in a heart beat, but I and you need to test so for that reason only its better than nothing.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 4:19 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mark Feliz
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] difficulty testing my sugar level
>
> Hello, I am now on rapid acting insulin and am required to test my 
> blood before and after meals. I am experiencing much difficulty 
> getting a blood sample. I either do not bleed or, I smear the blood I 
> think.
> Does any one have any suggestions? Perhaps there is a particular meter 
> that might work better than another?
> Thanks
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%
> 40verizon.net _______________________________________________
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> 0gmail.com

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Andy Langbart
516-593-2126
*Call any day after 8:30AM.


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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 20:20:06 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 13:20:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>

Hi All,
 Has anyone used the accucheck app on their phone? My Diabetes
educater is wanting to get me set up with the accucheck guide. Not
sure how this is all going to work. From from what I understand, I
won't be used strips. Somehow the face of the meter will take the
blood sample reading. I've been told it takes a very small sample of
blood. Then it is paired via Bluetooth to the app on my phone, I'm
guessing similarly to the Dexcom. I'm going in tomorrow to get the
meter and get it all set up. Hoping this is easier than trying to get
a sample on the strip. Right now I'm stuck with the Prodigy autocode.
When I asked for a prior auth for the Prodigy voice it was the
diabetes educater who did my Daxcom training. Not the same educater
who works with my endo. This is what she wanted to try when she saw
the prior auth. So I'm very interested to see how it all goes. I'm
still struggling with sensors. Either accidentally knocking the sensor
out, or having them malfunction. I was so excited the other day,
because I got all the way through my shower and doing lotion without
any mishaps. And then later that evening it malfunctioned for whatever
reason. We finally figured out how to get to the actual adhesive part
of the overlay patch, so I think that's helping as well. Tomorrow the
diabetes educater is also supposed to help with ideas for sesor
placement. One of these days, I'm going to wear a sesor for the entire
7 days. And am looking forward to wheever Medicare gets its heads out
of their posterior and cover the G6. Thanks everyone for listening and
for your knowledge and wisdom.
Warmly,
Doula



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jan  8 21:06:19 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 13:06:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Sorry you're having such a struggle with sensors. I forget, are you using
the Dexcom or the Libre? If you're using the Dexcom G5, mine always needed
an overlay to stay on. I do find that using that alcohol swab on the site
before you stick the sensor on really does make a huge difference. You want
that skin way beyond really dry. But most definitely, get those overlays.
As for the meter, no idea. I've not seen any with an accessible app on the
phone. I've tried two in the past and am blanking on their names at the
moment. But it seems, you still have to get blood somewhere. So no matter
what we do, when there's blood involved, I don't care what anyone says,
there's some guess work involved. And if we have to touch a spot on the
meter, Oh man, I'd think that could get pretty messy. I can see myself
missing the spot and having blood all over my meter. Ew! <grin> 
And of course, when you play with the app tomorrow, make sure you can go
into that app and review your numbers later. And then, of course, we look
forward to you reporting back here.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2019 12:20 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Doula Jarboe
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Hi All,
 Has anyone used the accucheck app on their phone? My Diabetes
educater is wanting to get me set up with the accucheck guide. Not
sure how this is all going to work. From from what I understand, I
won't be used strips. Somehow the face of the meter will take the
blood sample reading. I've been told it takes a very small sample of
blood. Then it is paired via Bluetooth to the app on my phone, I'm
guessing similarly to the Dexcom. I'm going in tomorrow to get the
meter and get it all set up. Hoping this is easier than trying to get
a sample on the strip. Right now I'm stuck with the Prodigy autocode.
When I asked for a prior auth for the Prodigy voice it was the
diabetes educater who did my Daxcom training. Not the same educater
who works with my endo. This is what she wanted to try when she saw
the prior auth. So I'm very interested to see how it all goes. I'm
still struggling with sensors. Either accidentally knocking the sensor
out, or having them malfunction. I was so excited the other day,
because I got all the way through my shower and doing lotion without
any mishaps. And then later that evening it malfunctioned for whatever
reason. We finally figured out how to get to the actual adhesive part
of the overlay patch, so I think that's helping as well. Tomorrow the
diabetes educater is also supposed to help with ideas for sesor
placement. One of these days, I'm going to wear a sesor for the entire
7 days. And am looking forward to wheever Medicare gets its heads out
of their posterior and cover the G6. Thanks everyone for listening and
for your knowledge and wisdom.
Warmly,
Doula

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 21:40:58 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 14:40:58 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>

 LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a
wonderful thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in
front of and across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be
wrong about that, but that was the impression I got. My Diabetes
educater is very familiar with all the frustrations blind people have
with using a standard meter. So I'm hoping she knows what she's
talking about and this might, hopefully be easier. I do live with a
sighted person, and between the visual aspect and my arthritis issues
in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The Dexcom, which
I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So, this go
around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the
first to last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's
training and give an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or
disappointed.



From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Jan  8 22:28:20 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 17:28:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1487DD5D014445AA85A087934D06EE5D@eileen>

Hi Darla,

I haven?t used it, but please let us know if this works or not. I would be most interested to hear if the app works & is accessible to someone with no vision and if the meter too is something we would be able to use.

Thanks.

Eileen

From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:20 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Doula Jarboe 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Hi All,
Has anyone used the accucheck app on their phone? My Diabetes
educater is wanting to get me set up with the accucheck guide. Not
sure how this is all going to work. From from what I understand, I
won't be used strips. Somehow the face of the meter will take the
blood sample reading. I've been told it takes a very small sample of
blood. Then it is paired via Bluetooth to the app on my phone, I'm
guessing similarly to the Dexcom. I'm going in tomorrow to get the
meter and get it all set up. Hoping this is easier than trying to get
a sample on the strip. Right now I'm stuck with the Prodigy autocode.
When I asked for a prior auth for the Prodigy voice it was the
diabetes educater who did my Daxcom training. Not the same educater
who works with my endo. This is what she wanted to try when she saw
the prior auth. So I'm very interested to see how it all goes. I'm
still struggling with sensors. Either accidentally knocking the sensor
out, or having them malfunction. I was so excited the other day,
because I got all the way through my shower and doing lotion without
any mishaps. And then later that evening it malfunctioned for whatever
reason. We finally figured out how to get to the actual adhesive part
of the overlay patch, so I think that's helping as well. Tomorrow the
diabetes educater is also supposed to help with ideas for sesor
placement. One of these days, I'm going to wear a sesor for the entire
7 days. And am looking forward to wheever Medicare gets its heads out
of their posterior and cover the G6. Thanks everyone for listening and
for your knowledge and wisdom.
Warmly,
Doula

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan  8 22:33:05 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 16:33:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>

A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
Good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Jan  9 01:01:25 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 20:01:25 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com><CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>

Bridget,

Out of curiosity, do you find it at all painful or uncomfortable inserting on the arm or areas other than tummy? I?ve said it before and it hasn?t changed I?m a big coward! I still cannot do insulin injections or my infusion set in the arm because I?m afraid. Also, its has to do with how to run the tubing for the pump, I?m concerned about the appearance. I know people have said that women can place the pump in their bra?s, but I don?t believe it is non-conspicuous. I?ve placed it there when I?m just home alone for the day and don?t care about how I look, and it looks quite weird in my humble opinion.

Eileen


From: Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:33 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
Good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan  9 01:25:59 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 19:25:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com><CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
Message-ID: <002f01d4a7ba$47796240$d66c26c0$@gmail.com>

No, but I don't find it painful at all to inject or insert anywhere. Like you, for appearance reasons, I prefer my tummy, especially with the pump since there's tubing, but, I have never found it painful or uncomfortable to do any of this.

I also agree about placing my pump in my bra. I mean, what do you do when you have to pull it out to bolus? At home, I will put stuff in my bra, like my phone, just to have a place to put it, but not when leaving the house. Not really my style, grin.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 7:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Bridget,

Out of curiosity, do you find it at all painful or uncomfortable inserting on the arm or areas other than tummy? I?ve said it before and it hasn?t changed I?m a big coward! I still cannot do insulin injections or my infusion set in the arm because I?m afraid. Also, its has to do with how to run the tubing for the pump, I?m concerned about the appearance. I know people have said that women can place the pump in their bra?s, but I don?t believe it is non-conspicuous. I?ve placed it there when I?m just home alone for the day and don?t care about how I look, and it looks quite weird in my humble opinion.

Eileen


From: Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:33 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
Good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So, this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan  9 04:08:39 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 22:08:39 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
Message-ID: <2EE30C76-D00E-4F81-8BAD-5210583DA20B@gmail.com>

Eileen,

  I have never put my Dexcom sensor anywhere but on my abdomen. I know they say young kids can wear it on their hip, but I never tried it in there myself. Mainly, it was because I couldn?t figure out how I could insert it behind my back!

I have tried putting my insulin infusion set in my arm a few times, but I really don?t like it there. It is hard to pull your pants down with the pump attached to them and your arm. I personally won?t put the pump in my bra, since I have enough naturally in my bra! I also find that my muscle in my arm gets very sore after a day or so with the sat in it. I use my hip, abdomen and thighs for my infusion sets and just my abdomen for the sensor. I don?t know how one would insert a G5 sensor in your arm, since I found it to be a 2-handed task. The G6 can easily be applied with just one hand.

These are just my experiences, and I I am leery of putting in a sensor for 10 days in my arm.

    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 8, 2019, at 7:01 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bridget,
> 
> Out of curiosity, do you find it at all painful or uncomfortable inserting on the arm or areas other than tummy? I?ve said it before and it hasn?t changed I?m a big coward! I still cannot do insulin injections or my infusion set in the arm because I?m afraid. Also, its has to do with how to run the tubing for the pump, I?m concerned about the appearance. I know people have said that women can place the pump in their bra?s, but I don?t believe it is non-conspicuous. I?ve placed it there when I?m just home alone for the day and don?t care about how I look, and it looks quite weird in my humble opinion.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
> 
> A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
> doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
> makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
> out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
> try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
> Good luck.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
> 
> LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
> thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
> across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
> that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
> all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
> hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
> easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
> my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
> Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
> this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
> far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
> last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
> an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Jan  9 05:14:48 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 21:14:48 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <2EE30C76-D00E-4F81-8BAD-5210583DA20B@gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
	<2EE30C76-D00E-4F81-8BAD-5210583DA20B@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004501d4a7da$3e5983f0$bb0c8bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

I have always been told that the FDA only approved the Dexcom for use in the abdomen. I figured I had enough issues so that when I called tech support and said, it's in my abdomen they couldn't give me any grief. My very first pump lived in my bra. But I didn't have to pull it out to use it so it was great. Of course now with the OmniPod I don't have tubing so it's not an issue. Yay! 
But I would think that given the fact that the arm is a curved surface, it might be harder to get a good stick down than one could get in the belly.
And Doula, I also have rheumatoid arthritis so I know the  extra difficulties. Trust me, the G6 is way easier. Even the tape is better.
Good luck and like others here, I eagerly await your review of the meter.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2019 8:09 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Jamie Gurganus
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Eileen,

  I have never put my Dexcom sensor anywhere but on my abdomen. I know they say young kids can wear it on their hip, but I never tried it in there myself. Mainly, it was because I couldn?t figure out how I could insert it behind my back!

I have tried putting my insulin infusion set in my arm a few times, but I really don?t like it there. It is hard to pull your pants down with the pump attached to them and your arm. I personally won?t put the pump in my bra, since I have enough naturally in my bra! I also find that my muscle in my arm gets very sore after a day or so with the sat in it. I use my hip, abdomen and thighs for my infusion sets and just my abdomen for the sensor. I don?t know how one would insert a G5 sensor in your arm, since I found it to be a 2-handed task. The G6 can easily be applied with just one hand.

These are just my experiences, and I I am leery of putting in a sensor for 10 days in my arm.

    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 8, 2019, at 7:01 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bridget,
> 
> Out of curiosity, do you find it at all painful or uncomfortable inserting on the arm or areas other than tummy? I?ve said it before and it hasn?t changed I?m a big coward! I still cannot do insulin injections or my infusion set in the arm because I?m afraid. Also, its has to do with how to run the tubing for the pump, I?m concerned about the appearance. I know people have said that women can place the pump in their bra?s, but I don?t believe it is non-conspicuous. I?ve placed it there when I?m just home alone for the day and don?t care about how I look, and it looks quite weird in my humble opinion.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
> 
> A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
> doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
> makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
> out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
> try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
> Good luck.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
> 
> LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
> thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
> across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
> that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
> all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
> hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
> easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
> my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
> Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
> this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
> far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
> last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
> an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.
> 
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Jan  9 06:12:20 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2019 23:12:20 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <004501d4a7da$3e5983f0$bb0c8bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
	<2EE30C76-D00E-4F81-8BAD-5210583DA20B@gmail.com>
	<004501d4a7da$3e5983f0$bb0c8bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTkZ7quB8L7ahit3_H5TQhB9v=nc7ie2dXkTKgioUuzhcw@mail.gmail.com>

 Alright, so I guess I cheat. I live with one of those sighted people.
Which makes life easier. He's the one who put it in my upper arm, no
way am I acrobatic enough to be able to do that on my own. It does go
into the muscle, being the back of the upper arm, but so far that
hasn't been too bad. I had one other one on the upper arm, and when I
reported it to tech support, I didn't have any issues with them saying
you aren't supposed to put it there. I can't imagine injecting
something into my breast, that just sounds painful. Thankfully at this
point, I'm not a pump user. My Diabetes educater did everything she
could to try to get me the G6 but alas, was not successful. And so far
I'm still having this sensor stick, so maybe it will actually last the
7 days.



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan  9 14:11:26 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 08:11:26 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTkZ7quB8L7ahit3_H5TQhB9v=nc7ie2dXkTKgioUuzhcw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>	<2EE30C76-D00E-4F81-8BAD-5210583DA20B@gmail.com>	<004501d4a7da$3e5983f0$bb0c8bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkZ7quB8L7ahit3_H5TQhB9v=nc7ie2dXkTKgioUuzhcw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010201d4a825$365cba50$a3162ef0$@gmail.com>

We don't insert our infusion set in the breasts, some of us just keep the
pump in our bra instead of on the waistband or anywhere else.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:12 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 Alright, so I guess I cheat. I live with one of those sighted people.
Which makes life easier. He's the one who put it in my upper arm, no way am
I acrobatic enough to be able to do that on my own. It does go into the
muscle, being the back of the upper arm, but so far that hasn't been too
bad. I had one other one on the upper arm, and when I reported it to tech
support, I didn't have any issues with them saying you aren't supposed to
put it there. I can't imagine injecting something into my breast, that just
sounds painful. Thankfully at this point, I'm not a pump user. My Diabetes
educater did everything she could to try to get me the G6 but alas, was not
successful. And so far I'm still having this sensor stick, so maybe it will
actually last the
7 days.

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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan  9 14:45:48 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 09:45:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <010201d4a825$365cba50$a3162ef0$@gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
	<2EE30C76-D00E-4F81-8BAD-5210583DA20B@gmail.com>
	<004501d4a7da$3e5983f0$bb0c8bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkZ7quB8L7ahit3_H5TQhB9v=nc7ie2dXkTKgioUuzhcw@mail.gmail.com>
	<010201d4a825$365cba50$a3162ef0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901090944090.26752@panix1.panix.com>

Before this thread got hijacked, the question came up about the acucheck
meter.  Due to thread hijacking, going assumption here is the original
poster will be the first on this list to find out about that particular
meter.

On Wed, 9 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 09:11:26
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
>
> We don't insert our infusion set in the breasts, some of us just keep the
> pump in our bra instead of on the waistband or anywhere else.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 12:12 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
>
>  Alright, so I guess I cheat. I live with one of those sighted people.
> Which makes life easier. He's the one who put it in my upper arm, no way am
> I acrobatic enough to be able to do that on my own. It does go into the
> muscle, being the back of the upper arm, but so far that hasn't been too
> bad. I had one other one on the upper arm, and when I reported it to tech
> support, I didn't have any issues with them saying you aren't supposed to
> put it there. I can't imagine injecting something into my breast, that just
> sounds painful. Thankfully at this point, I'm not a pump user. My Diabetes
> educater did everything she could to try to get me the G6 but alas, was not
> successful. And so far I'm still having this sensor stick, so maybe it will
> actually last the
> 7 days.
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan  9 22:41:52 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 17:41:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] next cgm innovation
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901091737560.1020@panix1.panix.com>

Will be microneedles on a patch and it will weigh about 10% of what the
sensors do today.  Microneedles are many and shorter than existing needles
and less painful to use.  This should make patches stay on better once
placed.  A swedish company has this in the works now and it's just a
matter of getting it through testing and onto the market.  I read about
this on facebook earlier today.



--




From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan  9 23:03:40 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 17:03:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] next cgm innovation
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901091737560.1020@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901091737560.1020@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <025601d4a86f$8fd6eb10$af84c130$@gmail.com>

When you say the "patch" will weigh 10% less, do you mean the sensor that
sticks to you, or the actual transmitter? Because the sensors already very
light weight, like a sticker. I can't imagine it weighing less than it
already does, grin.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 4:42 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] next cgm innovation

Will be microneedles on a patch and it will weigh about 10% of what the
sensors do today.  Microneedles are many and shorter than existing needles
and less painful to use.  This should make patches stay on better once
placed.  A swedish company has this in the works now and it's just a matter
of getting it through testing and onto the market.  I read about this on
facebook earlier today.



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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan  9 23:25:16 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2019 18:25:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <1e122250.f239.4c95.b3f2.d0484a0c5fc2@samobile.net>

I still have my cencer on the tummy where this time the cencer numbers 
are lower than the finger stick.
I take the reading of the cencer that is on all of the time.

Original message:
> A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
> doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
> makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
> out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
> try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
> Good luck.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

>  LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
> thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
> across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
> that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
> all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
> hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
> easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
> my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
> Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
> this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
> far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
> last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
> an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Jan  9 23:41:27 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:41:27 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>

 Not sure if it quite got hijacked. We just meandered a little. So
here's what I know so far. The accucheck guide does still use strips.
But, you can use the entire strip. Meaning that there isn't one
specific point on the strip you have to touch to get the sample
analyzed. So it sounds like it should be easier. We did one test while
I was there. It gave me a reading of 157, and my Dexcom was 152, so
pretty good. It beeps when it has the blood, which with my hearing
loss, I'm not sure how it will work. It looks like it has a diary for
saving entries and dealing with meals, and probably a lot of things I
won't really need. We also went over my sugars from my Dexcom for the
past 2 weeks, and my educater said my sugar looks really well
controled. And I'm very proud of myself, because with my guide dog, I
got to my appointment all by myself. My husband dropped me off at the
entrance of the hospital and went on to his own appointment at a
different hospital. So a big yay! for Domino and me. Now that I have
the accucheck guide home, I'm hoping I'll be able to use it on my own.
Doula



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 10 00:55:04 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 16:55:04 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Good for you. When you do a finger stick with this meter, is there a way to
read the number immediately? What do you have to do to hear your reading?
And here's the other big meter question I have. Most meters beep as soon as
any blood hits the strip. This means that the testing process starts,
assuming that there will ultimately be enough blood there to complete the
test. One of the reasons I like the FreeStyle meters is because they don't
beep until they have the full amount of blood required, which is half of
what the Prodigy needs. This means that if we hear a beep, we know it's a
good test. So this is the first question I ask about any new BG meter. What
does that beep mean?
Second, good for you for getting to the appointment and for having good
control. I know I'll be very interested in hearing about your adventures.
Thanks.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 3:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Doula Jarboe
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 Not sure if it quite got hijacked. We just meandered a little. So
here's what I know so far. The accucheck guide does still use strips.
But, you can use the entire strip. Meaning that there isn't one
specific point on the strip you have to touch to get the sample
analyzed. So it sounds like it should be easier. We did one test while
I was there. It gave me a reading of 157, and my Dexcom was 152, so
pretty good. It beeps when it has the blood, which with my hearing
loss, I'm not sure how it will work. It looks like it has a diary for
saving entries and dealing with meals, and probably a lot of things I
won't really need. We also went over my sugars from my Dexcom for the
past 2 weeks, and my educater said my sugar looks really well
controled. And I'm very proud of myself, because with my guide dog, I
got to my appointment all by myself. My husband dropped me off at the
entrance of the hospital and went on to his own appointment at a
different hospital. So a big yay! for Domino and me. Now that I have
the accucheck guide home, I'm hoping I'll be able to use it on my own.
Doula

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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 10 01:51:03 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 20:51:03 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>

Hearing loss... if you could plug a vibrator into that unit that would
vibrate when the unit beeped and could feel that vibration you might get
around that hearing loss problem.  A tip from a former President of
Hadley School For The Blind who was deaf.  He had a fan set up so when
the front door opened the fan would start running since that way he knew
when someone had come over to shoot the breeze.  Even a vibrator that
vibrates when light hits a sensor could be useful so long as you could
plug a lamp into that guide then direct the light at the vibrator.

On Wed, 9 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 18:41:27
> From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
>
>  Not sure if it quite got hijacked. We just meandered a little. So
> here's what I know so far. The accucheck guide does still use strips.
> But, you can use the entire strip. Meaning that there isn't one
> specific point on the strip you have to touch to get the sample
> analyzed. So it sounds like it should be easier. We did one test while
> I was there. It gave me a reading of 157, and my Dexcom was 152, so
> pretty good. It beeps when it has the blood, which with my hearing
> loss, I'm not sure how it will work. It looks like it has a diary for
> saving entries and dealing with meals, and probably a lot of things I
> won't really need. We also went over my sugars from my Dexcom for the
> past 2 weeks, and my educater said my sugar looks really well
> controled. And I'm very proud of myself, because with my guide dog, I
> got to my appointment all by myself. My husband dropped me off at the
> entrance of the hospital and went on to his own appointment at a
> different hospital. So a big yay! for Domino and me. Now that I have
> the accucheck guide home, I'm hoping I'll be able to use it on my own.
> Doula
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 10 01:55:33 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 20:55:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] next cgm innovation
In-Reply-To: <025601d4a86f$8fd6eb10$af84c130$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901091737560.1020@panix1.panix.com>
	<025601d4a86f$8fd6eb10$af84c130$@gmail.com>
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The patch that sticks to you will weigh 10% of what patches do now.  It
could be three years from now and these should be on the market.

On Wed, 9 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 18:03:40
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] next cgm innovation
>
> When you say the "patch" will weigh 10% less, do you mean the sensor that
> sticks to you, or the actual transmitter? Because the sensors already very
> light weight, like a sticker. I can't imagine it weighing less than it
> already does, grin.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 4:42 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] next cgm innovation
>
> Will be microneedles on a patch and it will weigh about 10% of what the
> sensors do today.  Microneedles are many and shorter than existing needles
> and less painful to use.  This should make patches stay on better once
> placed.  A swedish company has this in the works now and it's just a matter
> of getting it through testing and onto the market.  I read about this on
> facebook earlier today.
>
>
>
> --
>
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 10 02:31:49 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 19:31:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>
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 It worked! So, I did my evening reading for callibrating my G5 a
little while ago. And in my own private bathroom hearing the beeps was
just fine. I put the strip in and it beeped at me I think three times.
I stuck my finger and got blood on the strip and it beeped. And this
went way faster and easier than ever with the Prodigy autocode. I
waited a minute, and my phone said transferring data. And another
minute, and I had my reading on my phone. Maybe I won't be waking my
husband up in the morning going, I need help doing my reading. Which I
really don't like to do. Hopefully it will continue to be this easy.
And my meter reading and my Dexcom reading were just a couple points
apart, so looks like it's more accurate as well.



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 10 03:13:42 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 19:13:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>
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Wow! That's pretty cool. Remind me of the meter's name again, please? Enjoy
that feeling of independence and success. Yay!
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 6:32 PM
Cc: Doula Jarboe; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 It worked! So, I did my evening reading for callibrating my G5 a
little while ago. And in my own private bathroom hearing the beeps was
just fine. I put the strip in and it beeped at me I think three times.
I stuck my finger and got blood on the strip and it beeped. And this
went way faster and easier than ever with the Prodigy autocode. I
waited a minute, and my phone said transferring data. And another
minute, and I had my reading on my phone. Maybe I won't be waking my
husband up in the morning going, I need help doing my reading. Which I
really don't like to do. Hopefully it will continue to be this easy.
And my meter reading and my Dexcom reading were just a couple points
apart, so looks like it's more accurate as well.

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 10 03:24:10 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 20:24:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>
	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>
	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTkqStGaFR5x5epLKKks3D1+jCBQ2nCLyUvYhS1o2uoyTw@mail.gmail.com>

 The met itself is called the Accucheck guide. And the app is just
accucheck. I'm an Android user, but I'd imagine this would work just
as well with an Iphone.



From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Thu Jan 10 03:46:13 2019
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 20:46:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>
	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001201d4a897$096e2b10$1c4a8130$@gmail.com>

Does the meter have to be used with a smart phone/?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2019 4:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 Not sure if it quite got hijacked. We just meandered a little. So here's
what I know so far. The accucheck guide does still use strips.
But, you can use the entire strip. Meaning that there isn't one specific
point on the strip you have to touch to get the sample analyzed. So it
sounds like it should be easier. We did one test while I was there. It gave
me a reading of 157, and my Dexcom was 152, so pretty good. It beeps when it
has the blood, which with my hearing loss, I'm not sure how it will work. It
looks like it has a diary for saving entries and dealing with meals, and
probably a lot of things I won't really need. We also went over my sugars
from my Dexcom for the past 2 weeks, and my educater said my sugar looks
really well controled. And I'm very proud of myself, because with my guide
dog, I got to my appointment all by myself. My husband dropped me off at the
entrance of the hospital and went on to his own appointment at a different
hospital. So a big yay! for Domino and me. Now that I have the accucheck
guide home, I'm hoping I'll be able to use it on my own.
Doula

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Jan 10 04:14:56 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 23:14:56 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTkqStGaFR5x5epLKKks3D1+jCBQ2nCLyUvYhS1o2uoyTw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com><002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com><CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com><003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com><C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen><CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com><alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com><CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTkqStGaFR5x5epLKKks3D1+jCBQ2nCLyUvYhS1o2uoyTw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A9723DD4153F45669FB7A8AD72BECC45@eileen>

Doula,

So are you saying that with your android phone you are able to read off the readings yourself without your sighted hubby? I have a BrailleNote Touch which is essentially an android tablet. I wonder if the app would work on that.

Thanks.

Eileen

From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 10:24 PM
Cc: Doula Jarboe ; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

The met itself is called the Accucheck guide. And the app is just
accucheck. I'm an Android user, but I'd imagine this would work just
as well with an Iphone.

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Jan 10 04:17:33 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 23:17:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com><002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com><CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com><003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com><C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen><CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com><alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <10415F46A6CD4E0091A36CB38734C7C5@eileen>

Doula,

Okay, ignore my previous post this just answered my question. That?s what I get for going through messages in reverse order.

Eileen


From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 9:31 PM
Cc: Doula Jarboe ; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

It worked! So, I did my evening reading for callibrating my G5 a
little while ago. And in my own private bathroom hearing the beeps was
just fine. I put the strip in and it beeped at me I think three times.
I stuck my finger and got blood on the strip and it beeped. And this
went way faster and easier than ever with the Prodigy autocode. I
waited a minute, and my phone said transferring data. And another
minute, and I had my reading on my phone. Maybe I won't be waking my
husband up in the morning going, I need help doing my reading. Which I
really don't like to do. Hopefully it will continue to be this easy.
And my meter reading and my Dexcom reading were just a couple points
apart, so looks like it's more accurate as well.

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 10 04:41:48 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2019 21:41:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
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  I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
ends up being accessible.



From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 10 16:10:38 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:10:38 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
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 This morning I ran into a couple issues. One is if I'm not getting
blood out to put on the strip I still need help. Between circulation
problems sometimes, and just not having the strength all the time to
really squeeze, sometimes it's better to just let someone else do that
for me. Also, I don't know how long it takes to time out if you don't
give it blood. The other problem I had was that it got out of where it
needed to be to transfer the reading to my phone. So my husband had to
get it back to the right place. So, if it stays in the right place,
and I can get blood on the strip, it works well. Certainly not a
perfect solution. If the meter could somehow have speech, or some way
to communicate some of this, that would help. I still have my autocode
if I need to go back to using that.



From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Jan 10 14:03:06 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 09:03:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
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Hi Doula,

Thanks for the information on the AcuCheck Guide. I plan on looking into the cost & if insurance might cover the strips for it. I am wondering though if it works with an IPhone since that is the phone I use. I mentioned the Touch since its the only Android device I have, but if its a matter of pairing to a smart phone then I would think it should be able to work with an Apple IPhone as well. Of course I don?t own the meter so don?t know for sure but am just guestimating.

Thanks again.

Eileen


From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 11:41 PM
Cc: Doula Jarboe ; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

  I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
ends up being accessible.

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Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:44:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Free style Libre podcast demonstration,
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 10 18:08:41 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 10:08:41 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <57F6C6090BC7437F8870FD197B89114F@eileen>
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Message-ID: <001501d4a90f$84d93ce0$8e8bb6a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Eileen, I haven't done this yet, but the way to know for sure would be to go into the app store and look for the Accucheck app. If it exists, we're good. Doesn't necessarily cover accessibility but hey, who's counting? <grin>
Veronica


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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 6:03 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Hi Doula,

Thanks for the information on the AcuCheck Guide. I plan on looking into the cost & if insurance might cover the strips for it. I am wondering though if it works with an IPhone since that is the phone I use. I mentioned the Touch since its the only Android device I have, but if its a matter of pairing to a smart phone then I would think it should be able to work with an Apple IPhone as well. Of course I don?t own the meter so don?t know for sure but am just guestimating.

Thanks again.

Eileen


From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 11:41 PM
Cc: Doula Jarboe ; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

  I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
ends up being accessible.

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 10 20:37:06 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:37:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>

Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
I am using the libre.
Thanks,
I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

Original message:
>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
> use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
> ends up being accessible.

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 10 21:09:14 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 14:09:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
References: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTnY5eLDWikophM=D8UL2YNXUi_547h1nesbTky9zD3jdA@mail.gmail.com>

 When my Diabetes educater told me about this meter, she started out
by asking me what type of phone I had and software version. So
apparently it will only work with newer stuff, at least that's my
guess. I found the accucheck app in the app store, downloaded it and
tried it out. That's how I knew it was going to work. From what I
understand you can get the meter itself for free. I'm getting my
strips filled through Walgreens, we'll see what insurance does with
it. As far as calculating or recalculating numbers, I'm not sure what
you are asking about? Could you restate the question a different way
or clarify? I might be able to answer that, although I've only had the
meter for about a day.



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 10 21:26:37 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:26:37 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
References: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <002f01d4a92b$2b36b340$81a419c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Dar, this is just a blood glucose meter, not a CGM so she wouldn't be
recalculating it.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
I am using the libre.
Thanks,
I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

Original message:
>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
> use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
> ends up being accessible.

> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 10 21:36:45 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:36:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
References: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901101636300.27608@panix1.panix.com>

No, the word is recalibrate.
On Thu, 10 Jan 2019, d m gina via
Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 15:37:06
> From: d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
>
> Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
> I am using the libre.
> Thanks,
> I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?
>
> Original message:
> >   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
> > need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
> > using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
> > Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
> > that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
> > use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
> > tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
> > grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
> > ends up being accessible.
>
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>
>

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 10 21:45:24 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:45:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <e3c7e7fd.91a7.47a5.b849.d62da8ed9bd4@samobile.net>

OK my question was can this happen with the libre?
I wouldn't know how to do it.

Original message:
> Dar, this is just a blood glucose meter, not a CGM so she wouldn't be
> recalculating it.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

> Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
> I am using the libre.
> Thanks,
> I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

> Original message:
>>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
>> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
>> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
>> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
>> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
>> use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
>> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
>> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
>> ends up being accessible.

>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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> et

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 10 21:53:20 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:53:20 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <e3c7e7fd.91a7.47a5.b849.d62da8ed9bd4@samobile.net>
References: <e3c7e7fd.91a7.47a5.b849.d62da8ed9bd4@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <000501d4a92e$e6965a70$b3c30f50$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

You could need to recalibrate the Libre if your numbers were way off. You'd
do that in the app.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 1:45 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

OK my question was can this happen with the libre?
I wouldn't know how to do it.

Original message:
> Dar, this is just a blood glucose meter, not a CGM so she wouldn't be
> recalculating it.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

> Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
> I am using the libre.
> Thanks,
> I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

> Original message:
>>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
>> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
>> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
>> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
>> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
>> use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
>> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
>> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
>> ends up being accessible.

>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>> Diabetes-Talk:

>
http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40mysero.n
> et

> --
> --Dar
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 00:01:21 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:01:21 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <e3c7e7fd.91a7.47a5.b849.d62da8ed9bd4@samobile.net>
References: <e3c7e7fd.91a7.47a5.b849.d62da8ed9bd4@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <01d601d4a940$c9363100$5ba29300$@gmail.com>

Dar,

Can what happen with the Libre? Not sure what you're asking.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 3:45 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

OK my question was can this happen with the libre?
I wouldn't know how to do it.

Original message:
> Dar, this is just a blood glucose meter, not a CGM so she wouldn't be 
> recalculating it.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide
Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

> Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
> I am using the libre.
> Thanks,
> I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

> Original message:
>>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd 
>> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still 
>> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note 
>> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And 
>> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able 
>> to use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets 
>> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app 
>> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it 
>> ends up being accessible.

>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>> Diabetes-Talk:

> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40my
> sero.n
> et

> --
> --Dar
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jan 11 01:35:50 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:35:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <6fb05905.d7d7.483e.b706.79b704cbd299@samobile.net>

Thank yoou so much,
When Edd gets back from where ever, I will ask him to help me find 
that, at this time I don't see where to do that.

Original message:
> You could need to recalibrate the Libre if your numbers were way off. You'd
> do that in the app.
> Veronica


> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 1:45 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

> OK my question was can this happen with the libre?
> I wouldn't know how to do it.

> Original message:
>> Dar, this is just a blood glucose meter, not a CGM so she wouldn't be
>> recalculating it.
>> Veronica


>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
> on
>> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:37 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

>> Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
>> I am using the libre.
>> Thanks,
>> I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

>> Original message:
>>>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
>>> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
>>> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
>>> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
>>> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able to
>>> use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
>>> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
>>> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
>>> ends up being accessible.

>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:


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>> et

>> --
>> --Dar
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>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>> every sinner has a future

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jan 11 01:43:14 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 20:43:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <d5117c01.f78a.4946.bb4e.0201f804718c@samobile.net>

My question got answered, Thanks,
Wanting to see if I can get the numbers closer to each other.
Where to go on the app to get this done.

Original message:
> Dar,

> Can what happen with the Libre? Not sure what you're asking.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 3:45 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

> OK my question was can this happen with the libre?
> I wouldn't know how to do it.

> Original message:
>> Dar, this is just a blood glucose meter, not a CGM so she wouldn't be
>> recalculating it.
>> Veronica


>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide
> Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 12:37 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

>> Are you able to recalculate numbers on it as well.
>> I am using the libre.
>> Thanks,
>> I think the word is recalculate so the nubes are working closer together?

>> Original message:
>>>   I believe that if you didn't use the meter with the app, then you'd
>>> need someone sighted to read it.  Eileen, I'm jealous.  I'm still
>>> using a Braille Sense U2 and would love to get my hands on a Blr note
>>> Touch.  I would think that the app would work with the tablet.  And
>>> that's correct, once the educater help me get it paired, I was able
>>> to use it on my own.  And my phone reads the information that gets
>>> tranferred from the meter.  Just like with the Dexcom, where the app
>>> grabs the info from the transmitter via Bluetooth and that's how it
>>> ends up being accessible.

>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40my
>> sero.n
>> et

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

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From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 05:17:09 2019
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:17:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTnY5eLDWikophM=D8UL2YNXUi_547h1nesbTky9zD3jdA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>
	<CAOZMXTnY5eLDWikophM=D8UL2YNXUi_547h1nesbTky9zD3jdA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002a01d4a96c$e7c2ea60$b748bf20$@gmail.com>

Hi I'm wondering what meters are out there that you don't have to use with a
smart phone? Thanks much.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:09 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 When my Diabetes educater told me about this meter, she started out by
asking me what type of phone I had and software version. So apparently it
will only work with newer stuff, at least that's my guess. I found the
accucheck app in the app store, downloaded it and tried it out. That's how I
knew it was going to work. From what I understand you can get the meter
itself for free. I'm getting my strips filled through Walgreens, we'll see
what insurance does with it. As far as calculating or recalculating numbers,
I'm not sure what you are asking about? Could you restate the question a
different way or clarify? I might be able to answer that, although I've only
had the meter for about a day.

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From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 05:31:13 2019
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:31:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
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References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmd7=ShRdS1cv=H-VBM8g-g-ui4sF6FeiCDSTpP2QW40Q@mail.gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXT=QzLZ9wU_H96Nfr5qK6iG3N-xShv1mXYLs83Ro2Umd=A@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi what is an audocode? This is all really new to me.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:11 AM
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 This morning I ran into a couple issues. One is if I'm not getting blood
out to put on the strip I still need help. Between circulation problems
sometimes, and just not having the strength all the time to really squeeze,
sometimes it's better to just let someone else do that for me. Also, I don't
know how long it takes to time out if you don't give it blood. The other
problem I had was that it got out of where it needed to be to transfer the
reading to my phone. So my husband had to get it back to the right place.
So, if it stays in the right place, and I can get blood on the strip, it
works well. Certainly not a perfect solution. If the meter could somehow
have speech, or some way to communicate some of this, that would help. I
still have my autocode if I need to go back to using that.

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 12:34:24 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 06:34:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
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References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmd7=ShRdS1cv=H-VBM8g-g-ui4sF6FeiCDSTpP2QW40Q@mail.gmail.com>	<CAOZMXT=QzLZ9wU_H96Nfr5qK6iG3N-xShv1mXYLs83Ro2Umd=A@mail.gmail.com>
	<003101d4a96e$decf47d0$9c6dd770$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601d4a9a9$fcbe8ae0$f63ba0a0$@gmail.com>

Sheila,

     There are two talking meters that we have been able to use prior to
this new one by Accucheck.  The Prodigy has the Prodigy Voice that is
totally accessible to the blind, and the Prodigy Autocode.  The Autocode
talks, but you need sighted assistance to set it up.  It also doesn't have
the "repeat" function to hear the blood sugar value if you miss hearing it.
The other meter is the Clever Choice.  Neither the Prodigy or Clever Choice
use a phone to be able to read the blood sugar value.  They just speak the
value in a few seconds after putting the blood on the strip.  Both can be
purchased by a pharmacy or from Amazon.  

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sheila
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 11:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila <sheila.leigland at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Hi what is an audocode? This is all really new to me.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:11 AM
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 This morning I ran into a couple issues. One is if I'm not getting blood
out to put on the strip I still need help. Between circulation problems
sometimes, and just not having the strength all the time to really squeeze,
sometimes it's better to just let someone else do that for me. Also, I don't
know how long it takes to time out if you don't give it blood. The other
problem I had was that it got out of where it needed to be to transfer the
reading to my phone. So my husband had to get it back to the right place.
So, if it stays in the right place, and I can get blood on the strip, it
works well. Certainly not a perfect solution. If the meter could somehow
have speech, or some way to communicate some of this, that would help. I
still have my autocode if I need to go back to using that.

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan 11 16:09:20 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:09:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
Message-ID: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 17:56:06 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:56:06 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
In-Reply-To: <002a01d4a96c$e7c2ea60$b748bf20$@gmail.com>
References: <242b26ae.234e.491a.89be.792ec39d5744@samobile.net>	<CAOZMXTnY5eLDWikophM=D8UL2YNXUi_547h1nesbTky9zD3jdA@mail.gmail.com>
	<002a01d4a96c$e7c2ea60$b748bf20$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00ef01d4a9d6$edc0fb90$c942f2b0$@gmail.com>

Prodigy Voice and the Clever Choice.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sheila
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 11:17 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila <sheila.leigland at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Hi I'm wondering what meters are out there that you don't have to use with a
smart phone? Thanks much.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:09 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 When my Diabetes educater told me about this meter, she started out by
asking me what type of phone I had and software version. So apparently it
will only work with newer stuff, at least that's my guess. I found the
accucheck app in the app store, downloaded it and tried it out. That's how I
knew it was going to work. From what I understand you can get the meter
itself for free. I'm getting my strips filled through Walgreens, we'll see
what insurance does with it. As far as calculating or recalculating numbers,
I'm not sure what you are asking about? Could you restate the question a
different way or clarify? I might be able to answer that, although I've only
had the meter for about a day.

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 17:57:24 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:57:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
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References: <CAOZMXTn65fLAUVT9Ec6_i4JCNXBQKcucea4OwSw1L2bZabuPmA@mail.gmail.com>	<002701d4a796$00be46f0$023ad4d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<CAOZMXTkRAW5gFjcPTUhAbhvu6Hy6oSMrr3M28-kHFdFS6wEGfw@mail.gmail.com>	<003c01d4a7a2$1fd54c80$5f7fe580$@gmail.com>	<C793A3B233B142389523D94C4044623D@eileen>	<CAOZMXTnJ6NVPATZG=yK+-iY1wkVPi=c0h8ojOCMB+wrxw0zFyQ@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901092046150.12299@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXTmhzfKPyhb0gwyr7yNz-4Ji8iic1=8TUP7Te4wEznC+BQ@mail.gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmd7=ShRdS1cv=H-VBM8g-g-ui4sF6FeiCDSTpP2QW40Q@mail.gmail.com>	<CAOZMXT=QzLZ9wU_H96Nfr5qK6iG3N-xShv1mXYLs83Ro2Umd=A@mail.gmail.com>
	<003101d4a96e$decf47d0$9c6dd770$@gmail.com>
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Autocode is a Prodigy meter, but it's not as accessible as the Prodigy
Voice. Blind diabetics, regardless of remaining vision or no, if going with
Prodigy want the Voice.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sheila
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 11:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila <sheila.leigland at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

Hi what is an audocode? This is all really new to me.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:11 AM
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

 This morning I ran into a couple issues. One is if I'm not getting blood
out to put on the strip I still need help. Between circulation problems
sometimes, and just not having the strength all the time to really squeeze,
sometimes it's better to just let someone else do that for me. Also, I don't
know how long it takes to time out if you don't give it blood. The other
problem I had was that it got out of where it needed to be to transfer the
reading to my phone. So my husband had to get it back to the right place.
So, if it stays in the right place, and I can get blood on the strip, it
works well. Certainly not a perfect solution. If the meter could somehow
have speech, or some way to communicate some of this, that would help. I
still have my autocode if I need to go back to using that.

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 18:09:42 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:09:42 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
Message-ID: <011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen




From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jan 11 18:57:57 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:57:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>

Hi Bridgett,

I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action. 

If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.

Eileen
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen


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From joystigile at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 19:25:28 2019
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:25:28 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] AccuChek Guide.
Message-ID: <007101d4a9e3$69d341f0$3d79c5d0$@gmail.com>

Hi Eileen,
Here is the phone number for Roach:
800.858.8072
Call and see if you have a sales rep in your area and get together with the sales rep ask for a demonstration.
Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:58 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi Bridgett,

I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action. 

If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.

Eileen
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 11 19:32:33 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 13:32:33 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
	<CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
Message-ID: <014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>

Eileen,

Yes, please let us know what you find out.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi Bridgett,

I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action. 

If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.

Eileen
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen


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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jan 11 20:26:07 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 15:26:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
Message-ID: <81278c9e.494a.4919.87e8.ef127896b320@samobile.net>

prodigy is one meter that you would use to stick your finger with.
You can get this on amazon.
Also with strips lancets to work with meter and strips.

Original message:
> Hi I'm wondering what meters are out there that you don't have to use with a
> smart phone? Thanks much.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2019 2:09 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

>  When my Diabetes educater told me about this meter, she started out by
> asking me what type of phone I had and software version. So apparently it
> will only work with newer stuff, at least that's my guess. I found the
> accucheck app in the app store, downloaded it and tried it out. That's how I
> knew it was going to work. From what I understand you can get the meter
> itself for free. I'm getting my strips filled through Walgreens, we'll see
> what insurance does with it. As far as calculating or recalculating numbers,
> I'm not sure what you are asking about? Could you restate the question a
> different way or clarify? I might be able to answer that, although I've only
> had the meter for about a day.

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From nephisvision at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 03:36:07 2019
From: nephisvision at gmail.com (Kubehl Family)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:36:07 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Parenting WhatsApp group
Message-ID: <5A8D49F1-3D8F-4B42-AE44-5AD452817DC4@gmail.com>

If you use WhatsApp, and you are a mom or a dad, or an expectant mom or dad, or a foster parent, or aunt/uncle/grandparent, feel free to join the Parents United WhatsApp group.

https://chat.whatsapp.com/JvHFdlVrm0M5TSE2ps2D5g
I am looking for an admin as well.


Rhonda Kubehl

From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 03:44:45 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 20:44:45 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
	<CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTmFERdHxvQSBuzviSaE6BNuqAjdiGQ4jHcdGANyYtHrQQ@mail.gmail.com>

 So I haven't done too much playing around with the app. I've had
other more pressing things going on personally. But I'm hoping
sometime soon to sit down and see what I can figure out. Sometimes I'm
running into road blocks and requiring sighted assistance. Sometimes I
get the test and the information transferred all on my own. If you can
make it to a pairing screen on the connect app, then it should work
with the guide. My Diabetes educater was the one who paired it for me,
so when she handed it to me for the demonstration, it was already
functioning. So for things like date and time, I don't really know how
the settings work. Could be that with Bluetooth through the app you
can control that. Although the info gets tranferred to the app and the
date time stamp may come from your phone and not the meter. Just some
thought and what I know from more little amount of experience.
Doula



From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 07:16:39 2019
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 00:16:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>

what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help with because it isn't practical


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 07:21:48 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2019 23:21:48 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
	<003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002701d4aa47$7bcfc180$736f4480$@gmail.com>

The two accessible meters that  most use are either the protegy voice or the clever choice voice HD. I have these two .due to the fac that I have a harder time with the protegy voice  as faras getting blood ot geta test result, I use the clever choice voice hd.every one is different  and may have different experience with these meters , its not an exact sicence but an art.  




From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 07:33:19 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 01:33:19 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
	<003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D51C7B55-A2B0-405F-B2ED-9C6D66A9B602@gmail.com>

I use the Prodigy Voice, which does not require sighted assistance.


     Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 12, 2019, at 1:16 AM, Sheila via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help with because it isn't practical
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> 
> Eileen,
> 
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> 
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 14:56:51 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:56:51 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com>
	<003901d4aa46$c3a1a3d0$4ae4eb70$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <021701d4aa87$0d91e8c0$28b5ba40$@gmail.com>

I use Dexcom now, which is a CGM that's accessible for blind people via its app, but I also have the Prodigy Voice.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sheila via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 1:17 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Sheila <sheila.leigland at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help with because it isn't practical


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen


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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sat Jan 12 18:30:32 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:30:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
Message-ID: <c460dcca.1fda.4fd9.a2d6.c2271cfe7d4b@samobile.net>

Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers 
to you out loud.

Original message:
> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help 
> with because it isn't practical


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Eileen,

> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't 
> see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this 
> on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some 
> sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like 
> a potential option, which is good.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Hi All,

> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if 
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is 
> making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the 
> setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. 
> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart 
> device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up 
> the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does 
> not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting 
> date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and 
> account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but 
> would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be 
> manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light 
> savings. The other question is also if these settings would be 
> adjustable through an app.

> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu 
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that 
> will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my 
> IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without 
> having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 
> 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing 
> to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large 
> quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

> Eileen


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 18:58:21 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:58:21 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <c460dcca.1fda.4fd9.a2d6.c2271cfe7d4b@samobile.net>
References: <c460dcca.1fda.4fd9.a2d6.c2271cfe7d4b@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <02c601d4aaa8$ca2fe0b0$5e8fa210$@gmail.com>

You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug it into towards the bottom of the meter.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers to you out loud.

Original message:
> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help 
> with because it isn't practical


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Eileen,

> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't 
> see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this 
> on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some 
> sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem 
> like a potential option, which is good.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Hi All,

> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if 
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that 
> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in 
> the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and 
> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of 
> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time 
> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked 
> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values 
> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day 
> light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be 
> adjustable through an app.

> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same 
> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect 
> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but 
> without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for 
> me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips 
> I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a 
> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

> Eileen


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sat Jan 12 16:17:15 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>

Hi All,

Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.

Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.

He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.

That?s it for now.

Eileen




From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Yes, please let us know what you find out.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi Bridgett,

I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action. 

If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.

Eileen
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Eileen,

Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Hi All,

I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.

Eileen


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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sat Jan 12 21:46:52 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:46:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>
	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121644280.7995@panix1.panix.com>

If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the
phone but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code
silently and you have to move a finger over the code to make the message
read out.  That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that
aren't nfc devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the
two devices just pair without any need to enter a code.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sat Jan 12 21:50:52 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:50:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>
	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>

This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one of
their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a range of
iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of ios won't
work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I could get one of
those meters myself and try it with sighted assistance and write a review
for this list, but I think it would be better if something like this were
done on an official capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via
Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Jan 12 21:55:16 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:55:16 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121644280.7995@panix1.panix.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121644280.7995@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <000001d4aac1$80fcacc0$82f60640$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Wow! If losing blue tooth causes the time to have to be reset, that could
get messy given how often blue tooth can drop. I wonder what would happene
if you shut the phone off or shut the app down and restarted. So close, yet
so far. Familiar story.
Veronica


"Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 1:47 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the
phone but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code
silently and you have to move a finger over the code to make the message
read out.  That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that
aren't nfc devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the
two devices just pair without any need to enter a code.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about
the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One
is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the
blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
<LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family
that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and
faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism,
but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for
things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely
nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people
like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So
for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably
not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu
Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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ail.com
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>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sat Jan 12 22:11:00 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:11:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <000001d4aac1$80fcacc0$82f60640$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>
	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121644280.7995@panix1.panix.com>
	<000001d4aac1$80fcacc0$82f60640$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121710010.3813@panix1.panix.com>

Those meters need improvement; specifically read the time stamp from the
phone and record it in the meter if the phone and meter are paired.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 16:55:16
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Wow! If losing blue tooth causes the time to have to be reset, that could
> get messy given how often blue tooth can drop. I wonder what would happene
> if you shut the phone off or shut the app down and restarted. So close, yet
> so far. Familiar story.
> Veronica
>
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 1:47 PM
> To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the
> phone but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code
> silently and you have to move a finger over the code to make the message
> read out.  That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that
> aren't nfc devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the
> two devices just pair without any need to enter a code.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about
> the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
> assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
> to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
> code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
> there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
> was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
> but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> >
> > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One
> is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
> products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
> app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
> and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
> paired to my phone.
> >
> > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
> to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
> a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
> phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
> with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
> in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
> sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
> <LOL>.
> >
> > That?s it for now.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
> Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi Bridgett,
> >
> > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family
> that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
> >
> > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and
> faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
> glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
> allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
> meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
> would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
> customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
> about it.
> >
> > Eileen
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism,
> but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for
> things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely
> nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people
> like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So
> for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably
> not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
> Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
> making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
> set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
> one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
> the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
> to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
> retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
> could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
> values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
> day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
> adjustable through an app.
> >
> > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
> work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
> the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
> test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
> a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
> don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
> problems that can?t be worked around.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
> >
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> zon.net
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> > Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> >
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> ail.com
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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> zon.net
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> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> >
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> com
> >
>
>

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 23:07:34 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:07:34 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <033701d4aacb$9ae4b5b0$d0ae2110$@gmail.com>

The NFB needs to do that with a lot of products. It's not happening on any
level.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:51 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one of
their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a range of
iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of ios won't work
and then provide us a real accessibility review. I could get one of those
meters myself and try it with sighted assistance and write a review for this
list, but I think it would be better if something like this were done on an
official capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about
the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One
is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the
blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
<LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family
that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and
faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism,
but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for
things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely
nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people
like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So
for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably
not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu
Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 23:08:11 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:08:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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Doesn't sound worth it for those of us doing things without sighted help.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Wow! If losing blue tooth causes the time to have to be reset, that could
get messy given how often blue tooth can drop. I wonder what would happene
if you shut the phone off or shut the app down and restarted. So close, yet
so far. Familiar story.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 1:47 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the phone
but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code silently and
you have to move a finger over the code to make the message read out.
That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that aren't nfc
devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the two devices just
pair without any need to enter a code.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask 
> about
the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. 
> One
is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if 
> the
blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
<LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is 
> family
that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, 
> and
faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
> criticism,
but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for
things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely
nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people
like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So
for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably
not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
> Accu
Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 23:52:24 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:52:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>
	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>
	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>
	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <5c3a7db6.1c69fb81.cc14.ff75@mx.google.com>

I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I think they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!

Sandi


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From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one of
their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a range of
iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of ios won't
work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I could get one of
those meters myself and try it with sighted assistance and write a review
for this list, but I think it would be better if something like this were
done on an official capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via
Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 12 23:54:36 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 17:54:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121644280.7995@panix1.panix.com>
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With most Bluetooth pairings on the iPhone, you put in the code once and from then on pairing is automatic. Sounds like they may be using very old Bluetooth for this? Or something.

Sandi


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From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:48 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the
phone but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code
silently and you have to move a finger over the code to make the message
read out.  That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that
aren't nfc devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the
two devices just pair without any need to enter a code.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sun Jan 13 02:44:29 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:44:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the
N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters
from my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out of
business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and can't
pair with my iPhone.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I think they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
>
> Sandi
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one of
> their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a range of
> iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of ios won't
> work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I could get one of
> those meters myself and try it with sighted assistance and write a review
> for this list, but I think it would be better if something like this were
> done on an official capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via
> Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> >
> > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
> >
> > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
> >
> > That?s it for now.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi Bridgett,
> >
> > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
> >
> > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
> >
> > Eileen
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> >
> > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sun Jan 13 02:47:34 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:47:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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Usually bluetooth pairings are held in memory in the phone when the
phone gets shut down and the phone will try to use the old pairing with
the meter and if that works when everything starts again, you're back in
business.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:08:11
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Doesn't sound worth it for those of us doing things without sighted help.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:55 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Wow! If losing blue tooth causes the time to have to be reset, that could
> get messy given how often blue tooth can drop. I wonder what would happene
> if you shut the phone off or shut the app down and restarted. So close, yet
> so far. Familiar story.
> Veronica
>
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 1:47 PM
> To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the phone
> but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code silently and
> you have to move a finger over the code to make the message read out.
> That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that aren't nfc
> devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the two devices just
> pair without any need to enter a code.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask
> > about
> the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
> assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
> to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
> code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
> there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
> was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
> but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> >
> > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> > One
> is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
> products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
> app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
> and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
> paired to my phone.
> >
> > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if
> > the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
> to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
> a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
> phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
> with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
> in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
> sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
> <LOL>.
> >
> > That?s it for now.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > Eileen
> Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi Bridgett,
> >
> > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> > family
> that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
> >
> > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred,
> > and
> faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
> glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
> allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
> meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
> would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
> customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
> about it.
> >
> > Eileen
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> > criticism,
> but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for
> things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely
> nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people
> like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So
> for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably
> not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > Eileen
> Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
> making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
> set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
> one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
> the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
> to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
> retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
> could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
> values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
> day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
> adjustable through an app.
> >
> > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for
> > Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
> work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
> the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
> test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
> a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
> don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
> problems that can?t be worked around.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
> >
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> zon.net
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> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> >
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> >
> >
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> >
>
>

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 03:53:38 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:53:38 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <5c3a7db6.1c69fb81.cc14.ff75@mx.google.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>
	<5c3a7db6.1c69fb81.cc14.ff75@mx.google.com>
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Yep.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 5:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I think they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I could get one of those meters myself and try it with sighted assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it would be better if something like this were done on an official capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 03:55:24 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 21:55:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901122141510.21184@panix1.panix.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>	<5c3a7db6.1c69fb81.cc14.ff75@mx.google.com>
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What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have leadership
positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far from it, but I've
never heard of such a division in the NFB.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the
N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters from
my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out of
business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and can't pair
with my iPhone.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I think
they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
>
> Sandi
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one 
> of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a 
> range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of 
> ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I 
> could get one of those meters myself and try it with sighted 
> assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it would be 
> better if something like this were done on an official capacity. On 
> Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask
about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> >
> > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
paired to my phone.
> >
> > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the
blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
<LOL>.
> >
> > That?s it for now.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi Bridgett,
> >
> > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of
action.
> >
> > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred,
and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
about it.
> >
> > Eileen
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done
completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see
sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a
regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted
assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential
option, which is good.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
adjustable through an app.
> >
> > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu
Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
problems that can?t be worked around.
> >
> > Eileen
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sun Jan 13 04:21:45 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:21:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <5c3a7e3b.1c69fb81.b493.011c@mx.google.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen><011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen><014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com><5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen><alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121644280.7995@panix1.panix.com>
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Unless, of course, the rep I spoke with just had it all wrong. Again without trying it out on a phone that is running VoiceOver its impossible to know for certain. I just don?t feel like spending the cash to play with something that in the end may not work at all for me.

Eileen


From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 6:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: sandi 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

With most Bluetooth pairings on the iPhone, you put in the code once and from then on pairing is automatic. Sounds like they may be using very old Bluetooth for this? Or something.

Sandi


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From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:48 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the
phone but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code
silently and you have to move a finger over the code to make the message
read out.  That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that
aren't nfc devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the
two devices just pair without any need to enter a code.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
>
> Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
>
> He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
>
> That?s it for now.
>
> Eileen
>
>
>
>
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Yes, please let us know what you find out.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi Bridgett,
>
> I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
>
> If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
>
> Eileen
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Eileen,
>
> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Hi All,
>
> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
>
> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
>
> Eileen
>
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sun Jan 13 15:54:21 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:54:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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If the company hasn't had voiceover running on a phone and/or has no
clue what voiceover is, almost for sure they gave you misinformation.
If I get that meter and try it out and my results turn out to be better
and differ from your information, I'll update them and this list.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 23:21:45
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Unless, of course, the rep I spoke with just had it all wrong. Again without trying it out on a phone that is running VoiceOver its impossible to know for certain. I just don?t feel like spending the cash to play with something that in the end may not work at all for me.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 6:54 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: sandi
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> With most Bluetooth pairings on the iPhone, you put in the code once and from then on pairing is automatic. Sounds like they may be using very old Bluetooth for this? Or something.
>
> Sandi
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:48 PM
> To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> If it's a conventional bluetooth pairing the code will come up on the
> phone but it's a little hard to read since Voiceover shows the code
> silently and you have to move a finger over the code to make the message
> read out.  That's normal for all of the older bluetooth devices that
> aren't nfc devices.  With the nfc devices if I have read correctly the
> two devices just pair without any need to enter a code.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> >
> > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices. One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters. So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being paired to my phone.
> >
> > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
> >
> > That?s it for now.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi Bridgett,
> >
> > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of action.
> >
> > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred, and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions about it.
> >
> > Eileen
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Eileen,
> >
> > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > Hi All,
> >
> > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> >
> > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Sun Jan 13 15:57:32 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 10:57:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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It's in the Baltimore Headquarters.  I'm surprised you never heard of
it.  The lab has everything that is or was on the market for computer
accessibility and does testing on that equipment and software as well as
demonstrations for people by appointment only.
In order to do that testing and those demonstrations, the staff have to
be really effective understanding accessibility.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:55:24
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have leadership
> positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far from it, but I've
> never heard of such a division in the NFB.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the
> N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters from
> my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out of
> business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and can't pair
> with my iPhone.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> > From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I think
> they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
> >
> > Sandi
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >
> > From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> > To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one
> > of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a
> > range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of
> > ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I
> > could get one of those meters myself and try it with sighted
> > assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it would be
> > better if something like this were done on an official capacity. On
> > Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask
> about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
> assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
> to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
> code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
> there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
> was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
> but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> > >
> > > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
> products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
> app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
> and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
> paired to my phone.
> > >
> > > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
> to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
> a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
> phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
> with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
> in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
> sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
> <LOL>.
> > >
> > > That?s it for now.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi Bridgett,
> > >
> > > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of
> action.
> > >
> > > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred,
> and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
> glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
> allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
> meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
> would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
> customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
> about it.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done
> completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see
> sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a
> regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted
> assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential
> option, which is good.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
> making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
> set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
> one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
> the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
> to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
> retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
> could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
> values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
> day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
> adjustable through an app.
> > >
> > > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
> work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
> the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
> test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
> a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
> don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
> problems that can?t be worked around.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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> > > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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> > > r%40hotmail.com
> > >
> > >
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 17:05:01 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 11:05:01 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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It?s called the International Braille and Technology Center.

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 9:58 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It's in the Baltimore Headquarters.  I'm surprised you never heard of
it.  The lab has everything that is or was on the market for computer
accessibility and does testing on that equipment and software as well as
demonstrations for people by appointment only.
In order to do that testing and those demonstrations, the staff have to
be really effective understanding accessibility.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:55:24
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have leadership
> positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far from it, but I've
> never heard of such a division in the NFB.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the
> N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters from
> my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out of
> business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and can't pair
> with my iPhone.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> > From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I think
> they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
> >
> > Sandi
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >
> > From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> > To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have one
> > of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone or a
> > range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what versions of
> > ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility review. I
> > could get one of those meters myself and try it with sighted
> > assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it would be
> > better if something like this were done on an official capacity. On
> > Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to ask
> about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter sighted
> assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code that would need
> to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it through blue tooth. The
> code displays on the meter and needs to be entered on the smart phone. Then
> there is also the date and time that needs to be manually entered. If setup
> was a one time item I suppose this would not be too difficult to get done,
> but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> > >
> > > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek brand
> products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind of generic
> app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the other day
> and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was without a meter being
> paired to my phone.
> > >
> > > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, if the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would need
> to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that there was
> a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function of the smart
> phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how well it would work
> with a smart phone just because in dealing with people who are inexperienced
> in issues of blindness the facts get blurred and confused because the
> sightlings get hung up on how we do work-arounds to getting tasks done
> <LOL>.
> > >
> > > That?s it for now.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi Bridgett,
> > >
> > > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course of
> action.
> > >
> > > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the preferred,
> and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about the
> glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app would
> allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without having both the
> meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or whatever screen reader you
> would use, there is no way of knowing with certainty. If I can locate a
> customer service number for Roache I will try calling to ask more questions
> about it.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be done
> completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't see
> sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this on a
> regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some sighted
> assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem like a potential
> option, which is good.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that is
> making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. However the
> set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a smart device. Its just
> one of those small little details that could hang up the whole usability of
> the meter by a person who is blind and who does not have sighted assistance
> to help out. If it?s a matter of setting date once and then the meter would
> retain the date & time values and account for day light savings changes that
> could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time
> values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
> day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
> adjustable through an app.
> > >
> > > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app that will
> work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to my IPhone and
> the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without having a meter to
> test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get
> a free meter and sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just
> don?t want to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has
> problems that can?t be worked around.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
> > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivan
> > > i%40verizon.net _______________________________________________
> > > 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
> > > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpete
> > > r%40hotmail.com
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 18:04:58 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 12:04:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <5c3b6fbb.1c69fb81.2ce20.40fc@mx.google.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>	<5c3a7db6.1c69fb81.cc14.ff75@mx.google.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901122141510.21184@panix1.panix.com>	<038101d4aaf3$d0d5bbb0$72813310$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901131055010.11405@panix1.panix.com>
	<5c3b6fbb.1c69fb81.2ce20.40fc@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <03fc01d4ab6a$800066a0$800133e0$@gmail.com>

Ah, okay. Yes, had a couple of friends work there, grin.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It?s called the International Braille and Technology Center.

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 9:58 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It's in the Baltimore Headquarters.  I'm surprised you never heard of it.  The lab has everything that is or was on the market for computer accessibility and does testing on that equipment and software as well as demonstrations for people by appointment only.
In order to do that testing and those demonstrations, the staff have to be really effective understanding accessibility.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:55:24
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have 
> leadership positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far 
> from it, but I've never heard of such a division in the NFB.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the 
> N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters 
> from my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out 
> of business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and 
> can't pair with my iPhone.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> > From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I 
> > think
> they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
> >
> > Sandi
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >
> > From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> > To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have 
> > one of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone 
> > or a range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what 
> > versions of ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility 
> > review. I could get one of those meters myself and try it with 
> > sighted assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it 
> > would be better if something like this were done on an official 
> > capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to 
> > > ask
> about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter 
> sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code 
> that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it 
> through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be 
> entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that 
> needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose 
> this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> > >
> > > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek 
> brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind 
> of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be 
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the 
> other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was 
> without a meter being paired to my phone.
> > >
> > > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, 
> > > if the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would 
> need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that 
> there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function 
> of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how 
> well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with 
> people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get 
> blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do 
> work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
> > >
> > > That?s it for now.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi Bridgett,
> > >
> > > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course 
> of action.
> > >
> > > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the 
> > > preferred,
> and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about 
> the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app 
> would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without 
> having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or 
> whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with 
> certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will 
> try calling to ask more questions about it.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't 
> see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this 
> on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some 
> sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem 
> like a potential option, which is good.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning 
> > > if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that 
> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. 
> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and 
> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of 
> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time 
> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked 
> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values 
> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day 
> light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> > >
> > > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
> > > Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app 
> that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to 
> my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without 
> having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 
> 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m 
> willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a 
> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jan 13 20:09:05 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:09:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
Message-ID: <487b50c5.dd04.4348.b068.327d22c8fe4d@samobile.net>

Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
There is no plug to plug anything in.
I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

Original message:
> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug it 
> into towards the bottom of the meter.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers 
> to you out loud.

> Original message:
>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help
>> with because it isn't practical


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Eileen,

>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
>> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be
>> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't
>> see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this
>> on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some
>> sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem
>> like a potential option, which is good.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Hi All,

>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
>> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that
>> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in
>> the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a
>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could
>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and
>> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of
>> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time
>> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked
>> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values
>> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day
>> light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be
>> adjustable through an app.

>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for
>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same
>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect
>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but
>> without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for
>> me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips
>> I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a
>> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be 
>> worked around.

>> Eileen


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 20:47:36 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 14:47:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <487b50c5.dd04.4348.b068.327d22c8fe4d@samobile.net>
References: <487b50c5.dd04.4348.b068.327d22c8fe4d@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <041e01d4ab81$377eba50$a67c2ef0$@gmail.com>

You adjust the volume in the settings. It does not come with ear buds, but you can plug your own in the jack that's at the bottom of the meter.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:09 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
There is no plug to plug anything in.
I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

Original message:
> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug it 
> into towards the bottom of the meter.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers 
> to you out loud.

> Original message:
>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help 
>> with because it isn't practical


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Eileen,

>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
>> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
>> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and 
>> don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff 
>> like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that 
>> requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But 
>> it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Hi All,

>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if 
>> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that 
>> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in 
>> the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and 
>> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of 
>> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time 
>> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked 
>> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values 
>> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or 
>> day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would 
>> be adjustable through an app.

>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same 
>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect 
>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but 
>> without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for 
>> me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips 
>> I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a 
>> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be 
>> worked around.

>> Eileen


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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jan 13 20:56:42 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:56:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
Message-ID: <0c988de7.663c.4e4c.8237.06e5ca9064cf@samobile.net>

On the meter I have there are no buttons, just a one time reading, and 
loud loll.
I got it from amazon.
I don't use it often because of how loud it is.
I stick with the one I got years ago, when Mike was still with us.
It was the first meter I got after the monster one I had.
Just interesting for me to know what is out there.
Now if I could get Edd to call me back from calls I made to him maybe 
we can figure out with what I am using now how to reset it so the 
meters will be closer in numbers.
Was out at a restaurant last night, and must say it was wonderful to 
read the numbers where no one knew what was happening.
And I didn't have to stick my fingers.
Just wanted to share.

Original message:
> You adjust the volume in the settings. It does not come with ear buds, 
> but you can plug your own in the jack that's at the bottom of the meter.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:09 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
> There is no plug to plug anything in.
> I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
> The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

> Original message:
>> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug it
>> into towards the bottom of the meter.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
>> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
>> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers
>> to you out loud.

>> Original message:
>>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help
>>> with because it isn't practical


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Eileen,

>>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
>>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
>>> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be
>>> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and
>>> don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff
>>> like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that
>>> requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But
>>> it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Hi All,

>>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
>>> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that
>>> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in
>>> the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a
>>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could
>>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and
>>> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of
>>> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time
>>> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked
>>> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values
>>> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or
>>> day light savings. The other question is also if these settings would
>>> be adjustable through an app.

>>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for
>>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same
>>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect
>>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but
>>> without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for
>>> me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips
>>> I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a
>>> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be
>>> worked around.

>>> Eileen


>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 21:13:21 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:13:21 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <0c988de7.663c.4e4c.8237.06e5ca9064cf@samobile.net>
References: <0c988de7.663c.4e4c.8237.06e5ca9064cf@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <041f01d4ab84$d0351700$709f4500$@gmail.com>

If it's a Prodigy Voice, it should have three buttons on the bottom, and an up and down arrow on the right. I don't remember what a Prodigy Autocode looks like, but I don't recall it being terribly different. Perhaps we are talking about different meters?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:57 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

On the meter I have there are no buttons, just a one time reading, and loud loll.
I got it from amazon.
I don't use it often because of how loud it is.
I stick with the one I got years ago, when Mike was still with us.
It was the first meter I got after the monster one I had.
Just interesting for me to know what is out there.
Now if I could get Edd to call me back from calls I made to him maybe we can figure out with what I am using now how to reset it so the meters will be closer in numbers.
Was out at a restaurant last night, and must say it was wonderful to read the numbers where no one knew what was happening.
And I didn't have to stick my fingers.
Just wanted to share.

Original message:
> You adjust the volume in the settings. It does not come with ear buds, 
> but you can plug your own in the jack that's at the bottom of the meter.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:09 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
> There is no plug to plug anything in.
> I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
> The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

> Original message:
>> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug 
>> it into towards the bottom of the meter.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
>> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
>> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers 
>> to you out loud.

>> Original message:
>>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help 
>>> with because it isn't practical


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Eileen,

>>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
>>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
>>> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
>>> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and 
>>> don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff 
>>> like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that 
>>> requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But 
>>> it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Hi All,

>>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if 
>>> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that 
>>> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in 
>>> the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
>>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
>>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind 
>>> and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a 
>>> matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date 
>>> & time values and account for day light savings changes that could 
>>> be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date & 
>>> time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery 
>>> change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these 
>>> settings would be adjustable through an app.

>>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
>>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same 
>>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect 
>>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but 
>>> without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for 
>>> me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips 
>>> I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase 
>>> a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be 
>>> worked around.

>>> Eileen


>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>> for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> i
>>> g
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jan 13 21:18:45 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 13:18:45 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <03fc01d4ab6a$800066a0$800133e0$@gmail.com>
References: <4E1478263D89407DBEDAED890B974BD1@eileen>	<011601d4a9d8$d3a5b730$7af12590$@gmail.com><CF28A6BA50D84ADFA2F47B8866918848@eileen>	<014001d4a9e4$67145390$353cfab0$@gmail.com>	<5C5C8E0706DC406BBA06DFBFD8BC4700@eileen>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901121647110.7995@panix1.panix.com>	<5c3a7db6.1c69fb81.cc14.ff75@mx.google.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901122141510.21184@panix1.panix.com>	<038101d4aaf3$d0d5bbb0$72813310$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901131055010.11405@panix1.panix.com>	<5c3b6fbb.1c69fb81.2ce20.40fc@mx.google.com>
	<03fc01d4ab6a$800066a0$800133e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006301d4ab85$917b3d40$b471b7c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Well they clearly don't spend time on medical technology in this division. There is no question but that the trial and testing of medical technology is currently up to us as individuals. It's the only way we're going to have choices, in my opinion. As for me, right now, I'm just so happy with how infrequently I have to do finger sticks, at least as long as I can afford the Dexcom. <grin>
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 10:05 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Ah, okay. Yes, had a couple of friends work there, grin.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It?s called the International Braille and Technology Center.

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 9:58 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It's in the Baltimore Headquarters.  I'm surprised you never heard of it.  The lab has everything that is or was on the market for computer accessibility and does testing on that equipment and software as well as demonstrations for people by appointment only.
In order to do that testing and those demonstrations, the staff have to be really effective understanding accessibility.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:55:24
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have 
> leadership positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far 
> from it, but I've never heard of such a division in the NFB.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the 
> N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters 
> from my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out 
> of business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and 
> can't pair with my iPhone.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> > From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I 
> > think
> they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
> >
> > Sandi
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >
> > From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> > To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have 
> > one of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone 
> > or a range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what 
> > versions of ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility 
> > review. I could get one of those meters myself and try it with 
> > sighted assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it 
> > would be better if something like this were done on an official 
> > capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to 
> > > ask
> about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter 
> sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code 
> that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it 
> through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be 
> entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that 
> needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose 
> this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> > >
> > > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek 
> brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind 
> of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be 
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the 
> other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was 
> without a meter being paired to my phone.
> > >
> > > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, 
> > > if the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would 
> need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that 
> there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function 
> of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how 
> well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with 
> people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get 
> blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do 
> work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
> > >
> > > That?s it for now.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi Bridgett,
> > >
> > > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course 
> of action.
> > >
> > > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the 
> > > preferred,
> and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about 
> the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app 
> would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without 
> having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or 
> whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with 
> certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will 
> try calling to ask more questions about it.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't 
> see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this 
> on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some 
> sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem 
> like a potential option, which is good.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning 
> > > if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that 
> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. 
> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and 
> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of 
> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time 
> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked 
> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values 
> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day 
> light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> > >
> > > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
> > > Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app 
> that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to 
> my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without 
> having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 
> 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m 
> willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a 
> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Jan 13 21:44:58 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 15:44:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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Yes, I'm not aware of any division or group in the NFB testing medical devices for accessibility. At the Jernigan Institute, they focus on tech primarily for school and employment, so screenreaders, voice-over, smart devices, laptops, etc. And they are not developing their own tech, just looking at what is out there, manufactured by other companies and sometimes, they will approach a company, like Apple, and discuss accessibility and what can be done. And as stated here, you can make an appointment to play with tech and devices, but it's usually smart devices and screenreaders, etc. But I don't believe they do anything with medical equipment.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 3:19 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Well they clearly don't spend time on medical technology in this division. There is no question but that the trial and testing of medical technology is currently up to us as individuals. It's the only way we're going to have choices, in my opinion. As for me, right now, I'm just so happy with how infrequently I have to do finger sticks, at least as long as I can afford the Dexcom. <grin> Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 10:05 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

Ah, okay. Yes, had a couple of friends work there, grin.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It?s called the International Braille and Technology Center.

Sandi


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From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 9:58 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It's in the Baltimore Headquarters.  I'm surprised you never heard of it.  The lab has everything that is or was on the market for computer accessibility and does testing on that equipment and software as well as demonstrations for people by appointment only.
In order to do that testing and those demonstrations, the staff have to be really effective understanding accessibility.

On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:55:24
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have 
> leadership positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far 
> from it, but I've never heard of such a division in the NFB.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the 
> N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters 
> from my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out 
> of business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and 
> can't pair with my iPhone.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> > From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I 
> > think
> they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
> >
> > Sandi
> >
> >
> > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> >
> > From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> > To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have 
> > one of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone 
> > or a range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what 
> > versions of ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility 
> > review. I could get one of those meters myself and try it with 
> > sighted assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it 
> > would be better if something like this were done on an official 
> > capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to 
> > > ask
> about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter 
> sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code 
> that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it 
> through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be 
> entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that 
> needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose 
> this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> > >
> > > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek 
> brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind 
> of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be 
> non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the 
> other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was 
> without a meter being paired to my phone.
> > >
> > > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device, 
> > > if the
> blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would 
> need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that 
> there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function 
> of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how 
> well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with 
> people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get 
> blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do 
> work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
> > >
> > > That?s it for now.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi Bridgett,
> > >
> > > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course 
> of action.
> > >
> > > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the 
> > > preferred,
> and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about 
> the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app 
> would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without 
> having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or 
> whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with 
> certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will 
> try calling to ask more questions about it.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Eileen,
> > >
> > > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted 
> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be 
> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't 
> see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this 
> on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some 
> sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem 
> like a potential option, which is good.
> > >
> > > Bridgit
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > >
> > > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning 
> > > if
> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that 
> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up. 
> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and 
> who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of 
> setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time 
> values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked 
> around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values 
> needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day 
> light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> > >
> > > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
> > > Accu
> Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app 
> that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to 
> my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without 
> having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be 
> 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m 
> willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a 
> large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> > >
> > > Eileen
> > >
> > >
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Jan 14 01:10:27 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:10:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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It's supposed to be a consumer organization which by rights means any
product likely to be consumed is fair gaim for testing.  The FDA
certainly hasn't been any assistance with manufacturers for medical
device accessibility and I suspect no such observation has been made at
the International Headquarters.

On Sun, 13 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 16:44:58
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Yes, I'm not aware of any division or group in the NFB testing medical devices for accessibility. At the Jernigan Institute, they focus on tech primarily for school and employment, so screenreaders, voice-over, smart devices, laptops, etc. And they are not developing their own tech, just looking at what is out there, manufactured by other companies and sometimes, they will approach a company, like Apple, and discuss accessibility and what can be done. And as stated here, you can make an appointment to play with tech and devices, but it's usually smart devices and screenreaders, etc. But I don't believe they do anything with medical equipment.
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 3:19 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Well they clearly don't spend time on medical technology in this division. There is no question but that the trial and testing of medical technology is currently up to us as individuals. It's the only way we're going to have choices, in my opinion. As for me, right now, I'm just so happy with how infrequently I have to do finger sticks, at least as long as I can afford the Dexcom. <grin> Veronica
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 10:05 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> Ah, okay. Yes, had a couple of friends work there, grin.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:05 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> It?s called the International Braille and Technology Center.
>
> Sandi
>
>
> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
>
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 9:58 AM
> To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> It's in the Baltimore Headquarters.  I'm surprised you never heard of it.  The lab has everything that is or was on the market for computer accessibility and does testing on that equipment and software as well as demonstrations for people by appointment only.
> In order to do that testing and those demonstrations, the staff have to be really effective understanding accessibility.
>
> On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>
> > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 22:55:24
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > What is the "NFB technical lab?" Never heard of it, and I have
> > leadership positions in the org. Doesn't mean I know everything, far
> > from it, but I've never heard of such a division in the NFB.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 8:44 PM
> > To: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> >
> > The problem is, the D.A.N. hasn't got the accessibility background the
> > N.F.B. technical lab has got.  I can probably get one of those meters
> > from my local drugstore and I have a good reason since Solus went out
> > of business.  I have the Freestyle lite, but that's inaccessible and
> > can't pair with my iPhone.
> >
> > On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, sandi via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> >
> > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:52:24
> > > From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > I sincerely doubt the NFB will do that. If it were to be done, I
> > > think
> > they?d expect the DAN to do it. Sigh!
> > >
> > > Sandi
> > >
> > >
> > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10
> > >
> > > From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 3:53 PM
> > > To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > >
> > > This meter needs to be acquired by the NFB technical lab and have
> > > one of their lab workers set one of these meters up with an iphone
> > > or a range of iphones to find out what kinds of phone and what
> > > versions of ios won't work and then provide us a real accessibility
> > > review. I could get one of those meters myself and try it with
> > > sighted assistance and write a review for this list, but I think it
> > > would be better if something like this were done on an official
> > > capacity. On Sat, 12 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> > >
> > > > Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2019 11:17:15
> > > > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > > >
> > > > Hi All,
> > > >
> > > > Just an update. I called Accu Chek customer service yesterday to
> > > > ask
> > about the Guide glucose meter. It seems that in setting up the meter
> > sighted assistance is a requirement. During set up there is a code
> > that would need to be entered on your smart phone for pairing it
> > through blue tooth. The code displays on the meter and needs to be
> > entered on the smart phone. Then there is also the date and time that
> > needs to be manually entered. If setup was a one time item I suppose
> > this would not be too difficult to get done, but there seem to be other instances when items may need to be reset.
> > > >
> > > > Apparently, there are 2 apps that work with Accu Chek meters/devices.
> > One is called ?Accu Chek Connect? which is specifically for Accu Chek
> > brand products only. The second app is called Sugar which is some kind
> > of generic app that if I understood the rep correctly works with a variety of meters.
> > So depending on what app is being used accessibility may vary or be
> > non-existent. It was the Connect app I downloaded to my phone the
> > other day and at first glance seemed to work well, but that was
> > without a meter being paired to my phone.
> > > >
> > > > He also told me that while the meter sincs with the smart device,
> > > > if the
> > blue tooth connection is lost or dropped then the date and time would
> > need to be re-entered. He could not wrap his head around the fact that
> > there was a talking option so I tried explaining that it is a function
> > of the smart phone, not their meters. I still have questions about how
> > well it would work with a smart phone just because in dealing with
> > people who are inexperienced in issues of blindness the facts get
> > blurred and confused because the sightlings get hung up on how we do
> > work-arounds to getting tasks done <LOL>.
> > > >
> > > > That?s it for now.
> > > >
> > > > Eileen
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 2:32 PM
> > > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > > >
> > > > Eileen,
> > > >
> > > > Yes, please let us know what you find out.
> > > >
> > > > Bridgit
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> > > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 12:58 PM
> > > > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > > >
> > > > Hi Bridgett,
> > > >
> > > > I?m in the same boat as you. I live alone and even though there is
> > family that I can ask to come over, I hate having to take that course
> > of action.
> > > >
> > > > If there is anyway I can do things on my own its always the
> > > > preferred,
> > and faster way around things. Just remember I based my comments about
> > the glucose meter on the video from YouTube. it might be that the app
> > would allow us to do a setup and adjust date & times, but without
> > having both the meter & app to try out together with VoiceOver or
> > whatever screen reader you would use, there is no way of knowing with
> > certainty. If I can locate a customer service number for Roache I will
> > try calling to ask more questions about it.
> > > >
> > > > Eileen
> > > > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 1:09 PM
> > > > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > > > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > > > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > > >
> > > > Eileen,
> > > >
> > > > Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
> > criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
> > assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be
> > done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and don't
> > see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff like this
> > on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that requires some
> > sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But it does seem
> > like a potential option, which is good.
> > > >
> > > > Bridgit
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
> > > > Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > > > Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
> > > > To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > > > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > > > Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
> > > >
> > > > Hi All,
> > > >
> > > > I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning
> > > > if
> > someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that
> > is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in the setup.
> > I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
> > However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a
> > smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could
> > hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind and
> > who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a matter of
> > setting date once and then the meter would retain the date & time
> > values and account for day light savings changes that could be worked
> > around, but would become more of a issue if the date & time values
> > needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery change &/or day
> > light savings. The other question is also if these settings would be adjustable through an app.
> > > >
> > > > I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for
> > > > Accu
> > Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same app
> > that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect app to
> > my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but without
> > having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for me to be
> > 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips I?m
> > willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase a
> > large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be worked around.
> > > >
> > > > Eileen
> > > >
> > > >
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Mon Jan 14 01:38:32 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:38:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
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It is a prodigy from amazon.
It is small, and it doesn't read the number the second time like my 
first machine does.
If you don't hear what it says you have to stick again.
One thing I don't like about it.
At the time I paid $13 for it.
That could be why there isn't any bells and whistles.

Original message:
> If it's a Prodigy Voice, it should have three buttons on the bottom, 
> and an up and down arrow on the right. I don't remember what a Prodigy 
> Autocode looks like, but I don't recall it being terribly different. 
> Perhaps we are talking about different meters?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> On the meter I have there are no buttons, just a one time reading, and 
> loud loll.
> I got it from amazon.
> I don't use it often because of how loud it is.
> I stick with the one I got years ago, when Mike was still with us.
> It was the first meter I got after the monster one I had.
> Just interesting for me to know what is out there.
> Now if I could get Edd to call me back from calls I made to him maybe 
> we can figure out with what I am using now how to reset it so the 
> meters will be closer in numbers.
> Was out at a restaurant last night, and must say it was wonderful to 
> read the numbers where no one knew what was happening.
> And I didn't have to stick my fingers.
> Just wanted to share.

> Original message:
>> You adjust the volume in the settings. It does not come with ear buds,
>> but you can plug your own in the jack that's at the bottom of the meter.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:09 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
>> There is no plug to plug anything in.
>> I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
>> The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

>> Original message:
>>> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug
>>> it into towards the bottom of the meter.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
>>> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
>>> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the numbers
>>> to you out loud.

>>> Original message:
>>>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted help
>>>> with because it isn't practical


>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>>> Eileen,

>>>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a
>>>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, sighted
>>>> assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and cannot be
>>>> done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are blind and
>>>> don't see sighted people like family who can help with daily stuff
>>>> like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a meter that
>>>> requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way to go. But
>>>> it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>>>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>>> Hi All,

>>>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning if
>>>> someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item that
>>>> is making me question its usability is when asked for date & time in
>>>> the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>>>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a
>>>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could
>>>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind
>>>> and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a
>>>> matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the date
>>>> & time values and account for day light savings changes that could
>>>> be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the date &
>>>> time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each battery
>>>> change &/or day light savings. The other question is also if these
>>>> settings would be adjustable through an app.

>>>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for
>>>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same
>>>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect
>>>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, but
>>>> without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its impossible for
>>>> me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and sample test strips
>>>> I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want to have to purchase
>>>> a large quantity of strips to findout it has problems that can?t be
>>>> worked around.

>>>> Eileen


>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/sheila.le
>>>> i
>>>> g
>>>> land%40gmail.com


>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40
>>>> m
>>>> y
>>>> sero.net

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> %
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>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>> y
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
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>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> 40hotmail.com


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>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> sero.net

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk:
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-- 
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  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
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every sinner has a future

From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 03:24:46 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 21:24:46 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>

That's the Prodigy Autocode, not the Prodigy Voice.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 7:39 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It is a prodigy from amazon.
It is small, and it doesn't read the number the second time like my first machine does.
If you don't hear what it says you have to stick again.
One thing I don't like about it.
At the time I paid $13 for it.
That could be why there isn't any bells and whistles.

Original message:
> If it's a Prodigy Voice, it should have three buttons on the bottom, 
> and an up and down arrow on the right. I don't remember what a Prodigy 
> Autocode looks like, but I don't recall it being terribly different.
> Perhaps we are talking about different meters?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> On the meter I have there are no buttons, just a one time reading, and 
> loud loll.
> I got it from amazon.
> I don't use it often because of how loud it is.
> I stick with the one I got years ago, when Mike was still with us.
> It was the first meter I got after the monster one I had.
> Just interesting for me to know what is out there.
> Now if I could get Edd to call me back from calls I made to him maybe 
> we can figure out with what I am using now how to reset it so the 
> meters will be closer in numbers.
> Was out at a restaurant last night, and must say it was wonderful to 
> read the numbers where no one knew what was happening.
> And I didn't have to stick my fingers.
> Just wanted to share.

> Original message:
>> You adjust the volume in the settings. It does not come with ear 
>> buds, but you can plug your own in the jack that's at the bottom of the meter.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:09 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
>> There is no plug to plug anything in.
>> I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
>> The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

>> Original message:
>>> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug 
>>> it into towards the bottom of the meter.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
>>> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
>>> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the 
>>> numbers to you out loud.

>>> Original message:
>>>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted 
>>>> help with because it isn't practical


>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>>> Eileen,

>>>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
>>>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, 
>>>> sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and 
>>>> cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are 
>>>> blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with 
>>>> daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a 
>>>> meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way 
>>>> to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>>>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>>> Hi All,

>>>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning 
>>>> if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item 
>>>> that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & 
>>>> time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>>>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
>>>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
>>>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind 
>>>> and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a 
>>>> matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the 
>>>> date & time values and account for day light savings changes that 
>>>> could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the 
>>>> date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each 
>>>> battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also 
>>>> if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

>>>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
>>>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same 
>>>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect 
>>>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, 
>>>> but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its 
>>>> impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and 
>>>> sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want 
>>>> to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has 
>>>> problems that can?t be worked around.

>>>> Eileen


>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/sheila.l
>>>> e
>>>> i
>>>> g
>>>> land%40gmail.com


>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%4
>>>> 0
>>>> m
>>>> y
>>>> sero.net

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> r
>>> %
>>> 40hotmail.com


>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40
>>> m
>>> y
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> %
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>> y
>> sero.net

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> _______________________________________________
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
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> 40hotmail.com


> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
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> sero.net

--
--Dar
skype: dmgina23
  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
every saint has a past
every sinner has a future
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 04:26:24 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 20:26:24 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>
	<047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>

Grigit is correct on that one.   

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 7:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

That's the Prodigy Autocode, not the Prodigy Voice.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 7:39 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

It is a prodigy from amazon.
It is small, and it doesn't read the number the second time like my first machine does.
If you don't hear what it says you have to stick again.
One thing I don't like about it.
At the time I paid $13 for it.
That could be why there isn't any bells and whistles.

Original message:
> If it's a Prodigy Voice, it should have three buttons on the bottom, 
> and an up and down arrow on the right. I don't remember what a Prodigy 
> Autocode looks like, but I don't recall it being terribly different.
> Perhaps we are talking about different meters?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:57 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

> On the meter I have there are no buttons, just a one time reading, and 
> loud loll.
> I got it from amazon.
> I don't use it often because of how loud it is.
> I stick with the one I got years ago, when Mike was still with us.
> It was the first meter I got after the monster one I had.
> Just interesting for me to know what is out there.
> Now if I could get Edd to call me back from calls I made to him maybe 
> we can figure out with what I am using now how to reset it so the 
> meters will be closer in numbers.
> Was out at a restaurant last night, and must say it was wonderful to 
> read the numbers where no one knew what was happening.
> And I didn't have to stick my fingers.
> Just wanted to share.

> Original message:
>> You adjust the volume in the settings. It does not come with ear 
>> buds, but you can plug your own in the jack that's at the bottom of the meter.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 2:09 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>> Wow the new one that I got several years ago is quite loud.
>> There is no plug to plug anything in.
>> I always say I need a microphone to share what my numbers are.
>> The first one I got has the volume control and much more.

>> Original message:
>>> You can still use ear buds with the Prodigy. There's a jack to plug 
>>> it into towards the bottom of the meter.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2019 12:31 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>> Get the prodigy meter from amazon.
>>> Sadly it doesn't have the ear phone it used to have years ago.
>>> Easy to use, put in a strip stick finger and it will read the 
>>> numbers to you out loud.

>>> Original message:
>>>> what meter do you use. I don't want a meter that I need sighted 
>>>> help with because it isn't practical


>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 11:10 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>>> Eileen,

>>>> Good to know. Thanks for sharing what you found. This is not a 
>>>> criticism, but some of us don't want to have, or can't have, 
>>>> sighted assistance for things, so, it's good to know what can and 
>>>> cannot be done completely nonvisually. Both my husband and I are 
>>>> blind and don't see sighted people like family who can help with 
>>>> daily stuff like this on a regular basis. So for me, choosing a 
>>>> meter that requires some sighted assistance is probably not the way 
>>>> to go. But it does seem like a potential option, which is good.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2019 10:09 AM
>>>> To: NFB Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

>>>> Hi All,

>>>> I looked up the Accu Chek Guide this morning and I am questioning 
>>>> if someone with no vision would be able to use the meter. The item 
>>>> that is making me question its usability is when asked for date & 
>>>> time in the setup. I was watching a YouTube video and it showed the meter?s set up.
>>>> However the set up was not done with a blue tooth connection to a 
>>>> smart device. Its just one of those small little details that could 
>>>> hang up the whole usability of the meter by a person who is blind 
>>>> and who does not have sighted assistance to help out. If it?s a 
>>>> matter of setting date once and then the meter would retain the 
>>>> date & time values and account for day light savings changes that 
>>>> could be worked around, but would become more of a issue if the 
>>>> date & time values needed to be manually re-entered say with each 
>>>> battery change &/or day light savings. The other question is also 
>>>> if these settings would be adjustable through an app.

>>>> I also looked in the app store and the only app I could locate for 
>>>> Accu Chek was ?Accu Chek Connect?. I?m not sure if this is the same 
>>>> app that will work with the Guide meter. I did download the Connect 
>>>> app to my IPhone and the first 2 or so screens did seem to read, 
>>>> but without having a meter to test it out thoroughly, its 
>>>> impossible for me to be 100% sure. If I can get a free meter and 
>>>> sample test strips I?m willing to give it a try. I just don?t want 
>>>> to have to purchase a large quantity of strips to findout it has 
>>>> problems that can?t be worked around.

>>>> Eileen


>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/sheila.l
>>>> e
>>>> i
>>>> g
>>>> land%40gmail.com


>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 05:24:15 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:24:15 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>
	<047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>
	<006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTkoArzHFhAw6h5RCxOcsaSmWgX+794PdyvYTGf5RhRytA@mail.gmail.com>

  Here's what I can tell you about my use with the guide.  It says in
the app that you need someone from your clinic to help you set it up.
Which my Diabetes educater did.  She had to enter the code, because I
was too slow and it kept timeing out on me.  As for doing the testing,
I've been able to do it on my own.  Most of the time anyways.  And I'm
sure I've lost Bluetooth connection because I don't carry the meter
with me.  But it records the date and time when I do a reading and it
get transerred.  Keep in mind though, that I am an Android user, so
don't know how this will work with an Iphone.  There were a couple
times where it got hung up somewhere else and didn't automatically do
the transfer.  And I did need a sighted person to fix that for me.  As
for the NFB testing things for accessibility, isn't there a specific
committee right now for dealing with medical equipment?  Also, this is
a consumer organization.  If you want something done, you either have
to do it, or talk to the right people to help you do it.  That's just
how it is.



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 14:32:04 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 08:32:04 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTkoArzHFhAw6h5RCxOcsaSmWgX+794PdyvYTGf5RhRytA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>	<047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>	<006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTkoArzHFhAw6h5RCxOcsaSmWgX+794PdyvYTGf5RhRytA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <04a701d4ac15$ec22a090$c467e1b0$@gmail.com>

As far as the NFB "testing" devices, as of now, when it comes to medical
equipment, likely it will rely on a group like DAN to do this. Neither the
NFB or KNFB are in the business of dealing with medical devices. The NFB has
drafted legislation supporting accessibility with medical devices, but last
I knew, it dropped that portion of the bill. A year ago, give or take, HQ
was asking us for personal experiences on the lack of accessibility with
diabetic devices, but I don't know if anything came of this; I've not heard
anything further.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:24 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

  Here's what I can tell you about my use with the guide.  It says in the
app that you need someone from your clinic to help you set it up.
Which my Diabetes educater did.  She had to enter the code, because I was
too slow and it kept timeing out on me.  As for doing the testing, I've been
able to do it on my own.  Most of the time anyways.  And I'm sure I've lost
Bluetooth connection because I don't carry the meter with me.  But it
records the date and time when I do a reading and it get transerred.  Keep
in mind though, that I am an Android user, so don't know how this will work
with an Iphone.  There were a couple times where it got hung up somewhere
else and didn't automatically do the transfer.  And I did need a sighted
person to fix that for me.  As for the NFB testing things for accessibility,
isn't there a specific committee right now for dealing with medical
equipment?  Also, this is a consumer organization.  If you want something
done, you either have to do it, or talk to the right people to help you do
it.  That's just how it is.

_______________________________________________
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Jan 14 15:08:51 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 10:08:51 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <04a701d4ac15$ec22a090$c467e1b0$@gmail.com>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>
	<047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>
	<006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTkoArzHFhAw6h5RCxOcsaSmWgX+794PdyvYTGf5RhRytA@mail.gmail.com>
	<04a701d4ac15$ec22a090$c467e1b0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901141007170.22091@panix1.panix.com>

If D.A.N. doesn't have working familiarity with VoiceOver and TalkBack,
and an accessibility specialist on staff, we're on our own. On Mon, 14 Jan
2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:32:04
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> As far as the NFB "testing" devices, as of now, when it comes to medical
> equipment, likely it will rely on a group like DAN to do this. Neither the
> NFB or KNFB are in the business of dealing with medical devices. The NFB has
> drafted legislation supporting accessibility with medical devices, but last
> I knew, it dropped that portion of the bill. A year ago, give or take, HQ
> was asking us for personal experiences on the lack of accessibility with
> diabetic devices, but I don't know if anything came of this; I've not heard
> anything further.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:24 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
>   Here's what I can tell you about my use with the guide.  It says in the
> app that you need someone from your clinic to help you set it up.
> Which my Diabetes educater did.  She had to enter the code, because I was
> too slow and it kept timeing out on me.  As for doing the testing, I've been
> able to do it on my own.  Most of the time anyways.  And I'm sure I've lost
> Bluetooth connection because I don't carry the meter with me.  But it
> records the date and time when I do a reading and it get transerred.  Keep
> in mind though, that I am an Android user, so don't know how this will work
> with an Iphone.  There were a couple times where it got hung up somewhere
> else and didn't automatically do the transfer.  And I did need a sighted
> person to fix that for me.  As for the NFB testing things for accessibility,
> isn't there a specific committee right now for dealing with medical
> equipment?  Also, this is a consumer organization.  If you want something
> done, you either have to do it, or talk to the right people to help you do
> it.  That's just how it is.
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%40hotm
> ail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/jdashiel%40panix.com
>

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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 17:04:10 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:04:10 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901141007170.22091@panix1.panix.com>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>
	<047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>
	<006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTkoArzHFhAw6h5RCxOcsaSmWgX+794PdyvYTGf5RhRytA@mail.gmail.com>
	<04a701d4ac15$ec22a090$c467e1b0$@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901141007170.22091@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <5c3cc108.1c69fb81.eded5.2771@mx.google.com>

As a division, DAN doesn?t have staff. DAN has a board. I think we?ve learned a lot from this list, where people have tested technology, implemented work-arounds for the lack of accessibility (or haven?t been able to), and shared them with us. The reason the NFB needs to get serious about this is because there are currently two (that I know of) Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems that are, at least minimally, accessible through iPhone or Android apps, but none that are accessible in stand-alone manner, as they are for sighted people. Several of our participants on this list have found ways to use these units and also insulin pumps, with sighted assistance or by memorizing functions that do not provide useful feedback. None of these ?solutions? is a solution, and none demonstrates the accessibility we need as blind people with diabetes to care for ourselves accessibly and reliably without assistance.

I keep making the point to the NFB that accessibility of these devices and other medical devices is, or will be over time, a life-or-death issue, and blind people will die because something they?ve worked around will malfunction, or because a device that could prevent major health crisis or death simply won?t be available to us. Even now, however, this issue, while it will be addressed at Washington Seminar this year, will be discussed in conjunction with home appliances and other items, as though all are of equal importance. And the timeline for working through this issue in the proposed Act is quite long, considering how long we?ve known this is an issue and the amount of work that has been done on it. The proposal is for the work to take three years?more with the passage of legislation and making of rules, etc. Meantime, work on the devices that make diabetes care much more useful continues for sighted people, without regard for blind diabetics.

Sorry?I?ve been following this thread, and I just had to say my piece! I am pleased that we have people like Veronica and Bridgit and Jamie, and others who constantly strive to make the available inaccessible devices useful to blind people. But this will never be the best answer, and it leaves us discussing, almost constantly, whether this device or that device is usable by the blind and why or why not. And it keeps the answer being ?not really.?

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 9:12 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

If D.A.N. doesn't have working familiarity with VoiceOver and TalkBack,
and an accessibility specialist on staff, we're on our own. On Mon, 14 Jan
2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:32:04
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> As far as the NFB "testing" devices, as of now, when it comes to medical
> equipment, likely it will rely on a group like DAN to do this. Neither the
> NFB or KNFB are in the business of dealing with medical devices. The NFB has
> drafted legislation supporting accessibility with medical devices, but last
> I knew, it dropped that portion of the bill. A year ago, give or take, HQ
> was asking us for personal experiences on the lack of accessibility with
> diabetic devices, but I don't know if anything came of this; I've not heard
> anything further.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:24 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
>   Here's what I can tell you about my use with the guide.  It says in the
> app that you need someone from your clinic to help you set it up.
> Which my Diabetes educater did.  She had to enter the code, because I was
> too slow and it kept timeing out on me.  As for doing the testing, I've been
> able to do it on my own.  Most of the time anyways.  And I'm sure I've lost
> Bluetooth connection because I don't carry the meter with me.  But it
> records the date and time when I do a reading and it get transerred.  Keep
> in mind though, that I am an Android user, so don't know how this will work
> with an Iphone.  There were a couple times where it got hung up somewhere
> else and didn't automatically do the transfer.  And I did need a sighted
> person to fix that for me.  As for the NFB testing things for accessibility,
> isn't there a specific committee right now for dealing with medical
> equipment?  Also, this is a consumer organization.  If you want something
> done, you either have to do it, or talk to the right people to help you do
> it.  That's just how it is.
>
> _______________________________________________
> 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
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%40hotm
> ail.com
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Jan 14 17:39:55 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 11:39:55 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
In-Reply-To: <5c3cc108.1c69fb81.eded5.2771@mx.google.com>
References: <f3b5b08e.783c.4786.a93d.8d56b6ff6f53@samobile.net>	<047501d4abb8$b35dad20$1a190760$@gmail.com>	<006401d4abc1$4fd4f020$ef7ed060$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTkoArzHFhAw6h5RCxOcsaSmWgX+794PdyvYTGf5RhRytA@mail.gmail.com>	<04a701d4ac15$ec22a090$c467e1b0$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901141007170.22091@panix1.panix.com>
	<5c3cc108.1c69fb81.eded5.2771@mx.google.com>
Message-ID: <050101d4ac30$29a23150$7ce693f0$@gmail.com>

Agree and well said. And for work-around with insulin pumps now, we have reached a point where there is no work-around for current pumps. After 4 years, blind diabetics will no longer be able to find work-arounds with pumps. This issue that we have been demanding be seriously looked at for years has come to a head. The way pumps are now made no longer allows us to use nonvisually at all. No work-around at all. This is ridiculous. We are moving backwards, not forwards, and the NFB and others need to be serious in their endeavors. We either need to stand up as an org and say all devices need to be accessible, making a commitment to fight for this, or, as Sandy states, it will come to a point of life and death for those of us dealing with medical concerns.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 11:04 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

As a division, DAN doesn?t have staff. DAN has a board. I think we?ve learned a lot from this list, where people have tested technology, implemented work-arounds for the lack of accessibility (or haven?t been able to), and shared them with us. The reason the NFB needs to get serious about this is because there are currently two (that I know of) Continuous Glucose Monitoring systems that are, at least minimally, accessible through iPhone or Android apps, but none that are accessible in stand-alone manner, as they are for sighted people. Several of our participants on this list have found ways to use these units and also insulin pumps, with sighted assistance or by memorizing functions that do not provide useful feedback. None of these ?solutions? is a solution, and none demonstrates the accessibility we need as blind people with diabetes to care for ourselves accessibly and reliably without assistance.

I keep making the point to the NFB that accessibility of these devices and other medical devices is, or will be over time, a life-or-death issue, and blind people will die because something they?ve worked around will malfunction, or because a device that could prevent major health crisis or death simply won?t be available to us. Even now, however, this issue, while it will be addressed at Washington Seminar this year, will be discussed in conjunction with home appliances and other items, as though all are of equal importance. And the timeline for working through this issue in the proposed Act is quite long, considering how long we?ve known this is an issue and the amount of work that has been done on it. The proposal is for the work to take three years?more with the passage of legislation and making of rules, etc. Meantime, work on the devices that make diabetes care much more useful continues for sighted people, without regard for blind diabetics.

Sorry?I?ve been following this thread, and I just had to say my piece! I am pleased that we have people like Veronica and Bridgit and Jamie, and others who constantly strive to make the available inaccessible devices useful to blind people. But this will never be the best answer, and it leaves us discussing, almost constantly, whether this device or that device is usable by the blind and why or why not. And it keeps the answer being ?not really.?

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 9:12 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.

If D.A.N. doesn't have working familiarity with VoiceOver and TalkBack, and an accessibility specialist on staff, we're on our own. On Mon, 14 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 09:32:04
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
> As far as the NFB "testing" devices, as of now, when it comes to 
> medical equipment, likely it will rely on a group like DAN to do this. 
> Neither the NFB or KNFB are in the business of dealing with medical 
> devices. The NFB has drafted legislation supporting accessibility with 
> medical devices, but last I knew, it dropped that portion of the bill. 
> A year ago, give or take, HQ was asking us for personal experiences on 
> the lack of accessibility with diabetic devices, but I don't know if 
> anything came of this; I've not heard anything further.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 11:24 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accu Chek Guide.
>
>   Here's what I can tell you about my use with the guide.  It says in 
> the app that you need someone from your clinic to help you set it up.
> Which my Diabetes educater did.  She had to enter the code, because I 
> was too slow and it kept timeing out on me.  As for doing the testing, 
> I've been able to do it on my own.  Most of the time anyways.  And I'm 
> sure I've lost Bluetooth connection because I don't carry the meter 
> with me.  But it records the date and time when I do a reading and it 
> get transerred.  Keep in mind though, that I am an Android user, so 
> don't know how this will work with an Iphone.  There were a couple 
> times where it got hung up somewhere else and didn't automatically do 
> the transfer.  And I did need a sighted person to fix that for me.  As 
> for the NFB testing things for accessibility, isn't there a specific 
> committee right now for dealing with medical equipment?  Also, this is 
> a consumer organization.  If you want something done, you either have 
> to do it, or talk to the right people to help you do it.  That's just how it is.
>
> _______________________________________________
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 14:54:14 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:54:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>

Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the
guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.  I
have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.  So when
I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know probably by
tomorrow at the latest.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 15:20:57 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:20:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>

I haven't got enough money on my app store account to pay for the iphone
app yet.  When I can get an iPhone gift card again I'll fix that then
download the app and then be able to test.  Apple doesn't support use of
netspend cards otherwise this would happen faster.



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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Tue Jan 15 15:28:59 2019
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>

hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters
do you need a cited person to help set them up
also can you used these with your computer
do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter does
do you know the cost on the tabs
thank you

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the
guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.  I
have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.  So when
I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know probably by
tomorrow at the latest.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 16:31:47 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:31:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
In-Reply-To: <11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>
	<11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151129080.27753@panix1.panix.com>

The meter does talk if voiceover is working on an iphone after the meter
gets paired with the iphone.  As to the rest of your questions, I made
this purchase and will add money to my app store account when possible
so I can do accessibility testing on this meter and then get back to the
list with my results.  The other two meters so far as I know are not
possible to pair with iphone ipad or android unless I find out
otherwise.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59
> From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters
> do you need a cited person to help set them up
> also can you used these with your computer
> do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter does
> do you know the cost on the tabs
> thank you
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the
> guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.  I
> have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.  So when
> I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know probably by
> tomorrow at the latest.
>
>
>
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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Tue Jan 15 17:33:04 2019
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:33:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151129080.27753@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>
	<11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151129080.27753@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <3ECE4E0F4D0C4B1FB25EE5ACDA6998DE@mesmjcomputer>

thank you but I don't have a smart phone I have a dumb phone
I can not wait for your test results

or can you use the computer
thanks good luck Just a thought can I use my I pad and pair it

-----Original Message----- 
From: Jude DaShiell
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:31 AM
To: Lester Cameron ; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

The meter does talk if voiceover is working on an iphone after the meter
gets paired with the iphone.  As to the rest of your questions, I made
this purchase and will add money to my app store account when possible
so I can do accessibility testing on this meter and then get back to the
list with my results.  The other two meters so far as I know are not
possible to pair with iphone ipad or android unless I find out
otherwise.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59
> From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters
> do you need a cited person to help set them up
> also can you used these with your computer
> do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter does
> do you know the cost on the tabs
> thank you
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the
> guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.  I
> have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.  So when
> I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know probably by
> tomorrow at the latest.
>
>
>
> --
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 15 17:47:49 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 11:47:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
In-Reply-To: <3ECE4E0F4D0C4B1FB25EE5ACDA6998DE@mesmjcomputer>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>	<11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151129080.27753@panix1.panix.com>
	<3ECE4E0F4D0C4B1FB25EE5ACDA6998DE@mesmjcomputer>
Message-ID: <063801d4acfa$6ecda780$4c68f680$@gmail.com>

An iPad and Iphone do the same things. So, yes, if you have an iPad, just
download the app, and it will act the exact same way as an iPhone, smile.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lester
Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:33 AM
To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

thank you but I don't have a smart phone I have a dumb phone I can not wait
for your test results

or can you use the computer
thanks good luck Just a thought can I use my I pad and pair it

-----Original Message-----
From: Jude DaShiell
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:31 AM
To: Lester Cameron ; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

The meter does talk if voiceover is working on an iphone after the meter
gets paired with the iphone.  As to the rest of your questions, I made this
purchase and will add money to my app store account when possible so I can
do accessibility testing on this meter and then get back to the list with my
results.  The other two meters so far as I know are not possible to pair
with iphone ipad or android unless I find out otherwise.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59
> From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters do you 
> need a cited person to help set them up also can you used these with 
> your computer do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter does do 
> you know the cost on the tabs thank you
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the 
> guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.  
> I have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.  
> So when I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know 
> probably by tomorrow at the latest.
>
>
>
> --
>
>
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Tue Jan 15 17:58:12 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:58:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTkSTiQK21DB0HppGPsnc6w5YqYWocUCEhbJCdkeCtzXsQ@mail.gmail.com>

 I'm not sure I understand why you would need money to download the
app. For me, on my Android, the app was free. My meter was free too,
my Diabetes educater gave it to me. The only thing I've paid for so
far are the test strips. As for it talking, until it sends the
information of a reading to the app, the meter itself doesn't talk.
Unless you know something differently about it than I do. I get hung
up sometimes, because it will ask for a comment to be entered. If it
doesn't do that though, I can test, and then wait, and the reading
gets sent to the app. I'm going to see if I can find a user manual
online, because that might help make things work more soothly. Thanks
June, for your work on this as well.
Doula



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 15 18:44:32 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:44:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTkSTiQK21DB0HppGPsnc6w5YqYWocUCEhbJCdkeCtzXsQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXTkSTiQK21DB0HppGPsnc6w5YqYWocUCEhbJCdkeCtzXsQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <064b01d4ad02$5b3a8a50$11af9ef0$@gmail.com>

I was confused by that too. Unless the app cost, which it could, but you
cleared it up.

BTW, his name is Jude, with a D, grin.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:58 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed

 I'm not sure I understand why you would need money to download the app. For
me, on my Android, the app was free. My meter was free too, my Diabetes
educater gave it to me. The only thing I've paid for so far are the test
strips. As for it talking, until it sends the information of a reading to
the app, the meter itself doesn't talk.
Unless you know something differently about it than I do. I get hung up
sometimes, because it will ask for a comment to be entered. If it doesn't do
that though, I can test, and then wait, and the reading gets sent to the
app. I'm going to see if I can find a user manual online, because that might
help make things work more soothly. Thanks June, for your work on this as
well.
Doula

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Jan 15 19:47:10 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:47:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <B6229E6049874D62A53230B9166E26E0@eileen>

Jude,

The app that is called ?Accu Chek Connect? is free. You should not have to pay anything for it. I am pretty sure the Sugar app which is a generic app is also free.

Eileen

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:20 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Jude DaShiell 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed

I haven't got enough money on my app store account to pay for the iphone
app yet.  When I can get an iPhone gift card again I'll fix that then
download the app and then be able to test.  Apple doesn't support use of
netspend cards otherwise this would happen faster.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 20:24:01 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:24:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
In-Reply-To: <B6229E6049874D62A53230B9166E26E0@eileen>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151018400.25416@panix1.panix.com>
	<B6229E6049874D62A53230B9166E26E0@eileen>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151504180.9929@panix1.panix.com>

Thanks, I found the wrong app the first time!

I got the right app this time and in a little bit will attempt a
pairing.  I'll let you know my results when I find out.  The app is
VoiceOver accessible into the startup screen that much I can report now.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:47:10
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
>
> Jude,
>
> The app that is called ?Accu Chek Connect? is free. You should not have to pay anything for it. I am pretty sure the Sugar app which is a generic app is also free.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 10:20 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
>
> I haven't got enough money on my app store account to pay for the iphone
> app yet.  When I can get an iPhone gift card again I'll fix that then
> download the app and then be able to test.  Apple doesn't support use of
> netspend cards otherwise this would happen faster.
>
>
>
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan 15 20:30:21 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:30:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
Message-ID: <42121287.1f2a.4634.858a.b13398db1671@samobile.net>

I didn't have to pay for the ap.
Wonder why they are charging.

Original message:
> I haven't got enough money on my app store account to pay for the iphone
> app yet.  When I can get an iPhone gift card again I'll fix that then
> download the app and then be able to test.  Apple doesn't support use of
> netspend cards otherwise this would happen faster.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 20:39:58 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:39:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
In-Reply-To: <3ECE4E0F4D0C4B1FB25EE5ACDA6998DE@mesmjcomputer>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>
	<11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151129080.27753@panix1.panix.com>
	<3ECE4E0F4D0C4B1FB25EE5ACDA6998DE@mesmjcomputer>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151538220.9929@panix1.panix.com>

If I had an iPad, I would definitely try pairing the meter to the iPad
if for no other reason than to see if it would work.  My guess is
probability is high such an attempt would be successful.  If I had an
iPad, I'd test that too.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:33:04
> From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>, diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> thank you but I don't have a smart phone I have a dumb phone
> I can not wait for your test results
>
> or can you use the computer
> thanks good luck Just a thought can I use my I pad and pair it
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:31 AM
> To: Lester Cameron ; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> The meter does talk if voiceover is working on an iphone after the meter
> gets paired with the iphone.  As to the rest of your questions, I made
> this purchase and will add money to my app store account when possible
> so I can do accessibility testing on this meter and then get back to the
> list with my results.  The other two meters so far as I know are not
> possible to pair with iphone ipad or android unless I find out
> otherwise.
>
> On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:
>
> > Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59
> > From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
> >
> > hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters
> > do you need a cited person to help set them up
> > also can you used these with your computer
> > do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter does
> > do you know the cost on the tabs
> > thank you
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
> >
> > Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the
> > guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.  I
> > have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.  So when
> > I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know probably by
> > tomorrow at the latest.
> >
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan 15 20:42:42 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:42:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
Message-ID: <861eae50.2988.45ad.b52e.0f23d4e447ba@samobile.net>

just hope it isn't a dumb I pad giggle.
That cracked me up.

Original message:
> An iPad and Iphone do the same things. So, yes, if you have an iPad, just
> download the app, and it will act the exact same way as an iPhone, smile.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lester
> Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:33 AM
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

> thank you but I don't have a smart phone I have a dumb phone I can not wait
> for your test results

> or can you use the computer
> thanks good luck Just a thought can I use my I pad and pair it

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jude DaShiell
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:31 AM
> To: Lester Cameron ; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

> The meter does talk if voiceover is working on an iphone after the meter
> gets paired with the iphone.  As to the rest of your questions, I made this
> purchase and will add money to my app store account when possible so I can
> do accessibility testing on this meter and then get back to the list with my
> results.  The other two meters so far as I know are not possible to pair
> with iphone ipad or android unless I find out otherwise.

> On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:

>> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59
>> From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

>> hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters do you
>> need a cited person to help set them up also can you used these with
>> your computer do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter does do
>> you know the cost on the tabs thank you

>> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

>> Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and the
>> guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later today.
>> I have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room supplies.
>> So when I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll let you know
>> probably by tomorrow at the latest.



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 15 21:17:12 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:17:12 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed
In-Reply-To: <42121287.1f2a.4634.858a.b13398db1671@samobile.net>
References: <42121287.1f2a.4634.858a.b13398db1671@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <068701d4ad17$af39f090$0dadd1b0$@gmail.com>

Jude is not talking about Libre or Dexcom, but a traditional meter that
connects via Bluetooth to an app on a smart device. It's a meter you still
have to poke your finger for, but you can access the results via the app.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:30 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck test delayed

I didn't have to pay for the ap.
Wonder why they are charging.

Original message:
> I haven't got enough money on my app store account to pay for the 
> iphone app yet.  When I can get an iPhone gift card again I'll fix 
> that then download the app and then be able to test.  Apple doesn't 
> support use of netspend cards otherwise this would happen faster.



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 15 21:20:48 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 15:20:48 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151538220.9929@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901150951310.16085@panix1.panix.com>	<11787E3554874E6E97505881C7A12E76@mesmjcomputer>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151129080.27753@panix1.panix.com>	<3ECE4E0F4D0C4B1FB25EE5ACDA6998DE@mesmjcomputer>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151538220.9929@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <068801d4ad18$2fc866b0$8f593410$@gmail.com>

Jude,

First, thanks for testing this out and letting us know the results. Excited
to hear back.

Second, iPhones and iPads do the exact same things. Literally do the exact
same things. One is just bigger than another. You can even text and make
phone calls on an iPad. So, any app that works on an iPhone will be
interchangeable with an iPad. In fact, when you download apps onto your
phone, if you also have an iPad, the apps show up on the tablet, or are at
least in the Cloud to download onto the iPad if you want.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 2:40 PM
To: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck

If I had an iPad, I would definitely try pairing the meter to the iPad if
for no other reason than to see if it would work.  My guess is probability
is high such an attempt would be successful.  If I had an iPad, I'd test
that too.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 12:33:04
> From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>, diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> thank you but I don't have a smart phone I have a dumb phone I can not 
> wait for your test results
>
> or can you use the computer
> thanks good luck Just a thought can I use my I pad and pair it
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 11:31 AM
> To: Lester Cameron ; diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
>
> The meter does talk if voiceover is working on an iphone after the 
> meter gets paired with the iphone.  As to the rest of your questions, 
> I made this purchase and will add money to my app store account when 
> possible so I can do accessibility testing on this meter and then get 
> back to the list with my results.  The other two meters so far as I 
> know are not possible to pair with iphone ipad or android unless I 
> find out otherwise.
>
> On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Lester Cameron wrote:
>
> > Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 10:28:59
> > From: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
> >
> > hello the meters you are talking about are they  talking meters do 
> > you need a cited person to help set them up also can you used these 
> > with your computer do these meters use tabs like the prodigy  meter 
> > does do you know the cost on the tabs thank you
> >
> > -----Original Message----- From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 9:54 AM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Cc: Jude DaShiell
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acucheck
> >
> > Three acucheck meters are on the market, the nano, the avivo, and 
> > the guide.  The guide cost me $33 and change and will arrive later 
> > today.  I have a pharmacy that delivers and it also has sick room 
> > supplies.  So when I find what the real deal is on this meter I'll 
> > let you know probably by tomorrow at the latest.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> >
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> >
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 22:26:41 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:26:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek guide
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151722110.2827@panix1.panix.com>

I got into the meter and I probably hit several wrong buttons by now.
a square button on right side with strip port facing me is one of them and
there seem to be four buttons on top two horizontal bars at top and bottom
of display and two dots to left and right of display.  Instructions on app
say to press start button long enough for bluetooth symbol to appear.
Probably by then the meter will send a code.
I'm leaving the meter alone for a few and need to know which one of those
is the start button.  My guess is the data port is an android connection.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Jan 15 23:29:21 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:29:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek guide
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901151823210.13064@panix1.panix.com>

I have an iPhone 6 plus, I don't know if that's going to make a
difference.  Also, I didn't get any test strips with this meter yet.  I
can probably get those end of this week if one of those is needed for the
meter to be willing to setup.
Having used the accu chek app, I tried single button and multi button
meters and tried to pair both ways and so far no meter is detected.  It
seems the dot on the right of the display is what's pressed to start one
of these up.  Holding the button down after starting produces another beep
very shortly after the first start beep.
Attempting to pair in settings and then bluetooth from the iPhone settings
menu turns up no meter either.
I'll be able to get some sighted assistance to check this out a little
later this week and will probably know lots more after that.



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 16 02:12:29 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:12:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>

Several times already I have dealt with more intelligent bluetooth pairing
interfaces and I'm being as nice as possible here too since this could be
stated another way.



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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 02:24:02 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:24:02 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>

  I'll agree with you there.  It took a bit to get mine paired.  And
then we were having issues with me entering the code that's needed and
having it time out.  Once my Diabetes educater so how you enter things
by double tapping she was quick enough to get the code entered.  But
it definitely took so doing to get the pairing to work.



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 02:28:49 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:28:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>

Thanks for testing this out. As of now, sounds like it's not the best option
for blind diabetics. Even if I had sighted assistance on a regular basis, I
don't want the headache of a device that requires so much sighted
intervention. Will Wait to hear more results from you.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 8:12 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

Several times already I have dealt with more intelligent bluetooth pairing
interfaces and I'm being as nice as possible here too since this could be
stated another way.



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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 02:30:10 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 20:30:10 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <06c301d4ad43$676e4140$364ac3c0$@gmail.com>

With all due respect, why did you choose this meter? It sounds like even
sighted people are having difficulties pairing it. There are better options
for us that don't require sighted intervention at all. Have you considered a
CGM at all?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 8:24 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

  I'll agree with you there.  It took a bit to get mine paired.  And then we
were having issues with me entering the code that's needed and having it
time out.  Once my Diabetes educater so how you enter things by double
tapping she was quick enough to get the code entered.  But it definitely
took so doing to get the pairing to work.

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 02:49:40 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:49:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>

 Bridget, were you aiming that question at me? I do have a Dexcom G5
be still have to callibrate. I think I already wrote about this. When
I asked for a prior auth for a Prodigy Voice since my insurance only
covers the autocdoe, this was what my Diabete educater suggested I
try. Whenever you try something new, you can run into snags. She
didn't say I had to do  it, just asked me to try it out. So, that's
what I'm doing. It appears to be more accurate than my Autocode. I
tend to have to get a lot of sighted assistance because of my
arthritis issues, so I'm used to relying on someone else to help with
medical care. I have a ton of different medical issues due to my
genetic syndrome. A lot of the time, I'm able to test with this on my
own and get the data to transfer to my phone. But everyone is going to
make their own choice based on what they are comfortable with.



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Jan 16 02:54:22 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:54:22 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <06c301d4ad43$676e4140$364ac3c0$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>
	<06c301d4ad43$676e4140$364ac3c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000901d4ad46$c893ea80$59bbbf80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

I was just going to say, think I'll stick with my G6, where I do a couple of
finger sticks every ten days. I have enough tech frustration keeping up with
the pump and the Dexcom and I don't want that much fuss over a meter. If a
meter takes that much work, by golly it had better pair with my pump and
automatically figure out my BG readings so that the pump can automatically
react. In other words, I go about my life and do nothing. <grin> Yep!
Getting lazy. <grin>
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Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 6:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

With all due respect, why did you choose this meter? It sounds like even
sighted people are having difficulties pairing it. There are better options
for us that don't require sighted intervention at all. Have you considered a
CGM at all?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 8:24 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

  I'll agree with you there.  It took a bit to get mine paired.  And then we
were having issues with me entering the code that's needed and having it
time out.  Once my Diabetes educater so how you enter things by double
tapping she was quick enough to get the code entered.  But it definitely
took so doing to get the pairing to work.

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 03:19:13 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:19:13 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
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Yes. I also have a Dexcom G5. I don't believe I said you were forced to use
it; I just asked why you chose it. I'm not aware of any insurance provider
who covers the Prodigy Voice or Autocode without a written notice from a
doctor. But this is what most of our endos do, sending a letter to insurance
stating we need the meter, and as far as has been the case for me, it's
never been a problem getting insurance to pay for the Prodigy Voice, which
is a little different than the Autocode. I know some people don't care for
the Prodigy and don't get consistent results, but I've personally not had a
problem with the Voice. I also rarely struggle to get blood on the strip,
usually only having to poke once, so, I admit that makes a difference too.
But there's also the Clever Choice meter. I also have other health related
concerns, so, I completely understand that perspective too. I'm not judging
you for your choice, just trying to understand it. Based on your own
comments, even your nurse educator had problems with this Accucheck, so,
sighted or blind, it doesn't seem like the best option in my opinion. But as
with all things, what works for one of us doesn't work for all of us. To
each his own; I simply wanted a better understanding for your choice. Seems
like the info Jude is giving us, it's not the most straight-forward device
either, again, whether you can see or not. But if it works for you, that's
all that matters.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 8:50 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

 Bridget, were you aiming that question at me? I do have a Dexcom G5 be
still have to callibrate. I think I already wrote about this. When I asked
for a prior auth for a Prodigy Voice since my insurance only covers the
autocdoe, this was what my Diabete educater suggested I try. Whenever you
try something new, you can run into snags. She didn't say I had to do  it,
just asked me to try it out. So, that's what I'm doing. It appears to be
more accurate than my Autocode. I tend to have to get a lot of sighted
assistance because of my arthritis issues, so I'm used to relying on someone
else to help with medical care. I have a ton of different medical issues due
to my genetic syndrome. A lot of the time, I'm able to test with this on my
own and get the data to transfer to my phone. But everyone is going to make
their own choice based on what they are comfortable with.

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 16 03:19:45 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:19:45 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <000901d4ad46$c893ea80$59bbbf80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>	<06c301d4ad43$676e4140$364ac3c0$@gmail.com>
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LOL! Agree.

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Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 8:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

I was just going to say, think I'll stick with my G6, where I do a couple of
finger sticks every ten days. I have enough tech frustration keeping up with
the pump and the Dexcom and I don't want that much fuss over a meter. If a
meter takes that much work, by golly it had better pair with my pump and
automatically figure out my BG readings so that the pump can automatically
react. In other words, I go about my life and do nothing. <grin> Yep!
Getting lazy. <grin>
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-----Original Message-----
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Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 6:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

With all due respect, why did you choose this meter? It sounds like even
sighted people are having difficulties pairing it. There are better options
for us that don't require sighted intervention at all. Have you considered a
CGM at all?

Bridgit

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To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

  I'll agree with you there.  It took a bit to get mine paired.  And then we
were having issues with me entering the code that's needed and having it
time out.  Once my Diabetes educater so how you enter things by double
tapping she was quick enough to get the code entered.  But it definitely
took so doing to get the pairing to work.

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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 16 13:40:22 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:40:22 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160839080.10464@panix1.panix.com>

Next time this meter gets paired it will be paired to the new device
that replaces my iPhone 6 plus.  That probably will be Android and
Samsung.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:12:29
> From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> Several times already I have dealt with more intelligent bluetooth pairing
> interfaces and I'm being as nice as possible here too since this could be
> stated another way.
>
>
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 16 13:44:13 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:44:13 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT==gAeFsn34b5LiXTLmRBaw=Xa-E=hRFd1F8NvkOdhLGw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160841310.10464@panix1.panix.com>

An iphone keyboard interface exists in which buttons have to be double
tapped but codes do not.  With that interface, you put your finger on a
number and lift it off and the number is entered, if that's the wrong
number just move your finger onto the right number and lift it.  Makes
use of iPhone keyboard when I don't have bluetooth keyboard connected
lots easier.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:24:02
> From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>   I'll agree with you there.  It took a bit to get mine paired.  And
> then we were having issues with me entering the code that's needed and
> having it time out.  Once my Diabetes educater so how you enter things
> by double tapping she was quick enough to get the code entered.  But
> it definitely took so doing to get the pairing to work.
>
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 16 13:50:09 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:50:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160848230.10464@panix1.panix.com>

Everybody needs to keep front of mind, diabetics aren't the only players
in devices and services game.  We all have to deal with insurers and
prescribers.  If they won't pay for or won't recommend certain options
then that doesn't happen.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:28:49
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> Thanks for testing this out. As of now, sounds like it's not the best option
> for blind diabetics. Even if I had sighted assistance on a regular basis, I
> don't want the headache of a device that requires so much sighted
> intervention. Will Wait to hear more results from you.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 8:12 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> Several times already I have dealt with more intelligent bluetooth pairing
> interfaces and I'm being as nice as possible here too since this could be
> stated another way.
>
>
>
> --
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 16 13:56:36 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:56:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>

If you have osteoarthritis issues, please do yourself a favor and start
putting black pepper and curry powder on meats with fat in them when you
eat them.  I ran into problems with my hands to the point my joints
clicked and were painful when bending them and they were getting stiffer
until I increased the curry powder and black pepper in my diet that way.
 Nothing wrong with putting these on eggs either.  The problems with the
arthritis in my hands disappeared when I did this for a few weeks.  Even
now I still eat curry and black pepper on food since I like both.  I
don't know if this can help rheumatic arthritis.

On Tue, 15 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2019 21:49:40
> From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>  Bridget, were you aiming that question at me? I do have a Dexcom G5
> be still have to callibrate. I think I already wrote about this. When
> I asked for a prior auth for a Prodigy Voice since my insurance only
> covers the autocdoe, this was what my Diabete educater suggested I
> try. Whenever you try something new, you can run into snags. She
> didn't say I had to do  it, just asked me to try it out. So, that's
> what I'm doing. It appears to be more accurate than my Autocode. I
> tend to have to get a lot of sighted assistance because of my
> arthritis issues, so I'm used to relying on someone else to help with
> medical care. I have a ton of different medical issues due to my
> genetic syndrome. A lot of the time, I'm able to test with this on my
> own and get the data to transfer to my phone. But everyone is going to
> make their own choice based on what they are comfortable with.
>
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 01:23:41 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:23:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>

  I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
would be really nice.



From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 01:30:36 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:30:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <4087D519-2980-4D74-A08B-F84B90F447DE@gmail.com>

Hello all,
It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-)
Amber



From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 17 01:48:30 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:48:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>

If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it 
work rite away.
I always have to wait until the next day.
Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it 
to start the new strip rite away.
If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
Thanks again.

Original message:
> Hello all,
> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a 
> bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a 
> good way to make things less sticky?
> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-)
> Amber

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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 01:54:28 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:54:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>

No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
Amber

> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
> I always have to wait until the next day.
> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
> Thanks again.
> 
> Original message:
>> Hello all,
>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-)
>> Amber
> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 17 02:01:02 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:01:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <b448e45d.c172.4008.a39d.fa87911bb6d3@samobile.net>

Oh what I did was just find a spot and pull the tape and cencer off at 
the same time.
I took it off when it said cencer is done.
Now I got tape that was on amazon with lots in the package.
What kind did you get?
Was it from the drug store?
Because the folks didn't know what I should get.

Original message:
> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s 
> pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would 
> rubbing alcohol work?
> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on 
> your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
> Amber

>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it 
>> work rite away.
>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it 
>> to start the new strip rite away.
>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>> Thanks again.

>> Original message:
>>> Hello all,
>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a 
>>> bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a 
>>> good way to make things less sticky?
>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-)
>>> Amber

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From joystigile at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 02:06:46 2019
From: joystigile at gmail.com (Joy Stigile)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:06:46 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>
References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
	<36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008c01d4ae09$4d5aec10$e810c430$@gmail.com>

Hi Amber,
Rubbing alcohol will not dissolve glue from tape.  The best thing to do is peel it off slowly from one corner to another.  Just like taking off a strong bandaid.
Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 5:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
Amber

> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
> I always have to wait until the next day.
> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
> Thanks again.
> 
> Original message:
>> Hello all,
>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
> 
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> 
> --
> --Dar
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> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 02:20:23 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:20:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <b448e45d.c172.4008.a39d.fa87911bb6d3@samobile.net>
References: <b448e45d.c172.4008.a39d.fa87911bb6d3@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <56A03551-E0F6-43A9-8F0F-73AC693A9DC1@gmail.com>

I didn?t get any tape. It?s just the adhesive that holds it to the skin. There is no tape involved.
Amber

> On Jan 16, 2019, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh what I did was just find a spot and pull the tape and cencer off at the same time.
> I took it off when it said cencer is done.
> Now I got tape that was on amazon with lots in the package.
> What kind did you get?
> Was it from the drug store?
> Because the folks didn't know what I should get.
> 
> Original message:
>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>> Amber
> 
>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>> Thanks again.
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-)
>>>> Amber
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40mysero.net
> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.wallens%40gmail.com
> 
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> 
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
> FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 17 02:27:00 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:27:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>

I learned about black pepper and curry powder by reading and then tried it
myself when my fingers started developing problems.  If possible, visit an
Indian Restaurant and try some curry dishes if you never had that before.
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
> things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
> blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
> you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
> sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
> would be really nice.
>

-- 




From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 17 02:28:20 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:28:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <c386a480.9b99.4b99.9f78.f62a974c59ce@samobile.net>

Oh just stick a fingernail under a part of it and lift.
Wow how cool is that.
Mine never stuck like that, where I had to start using tape to make 
sure it would stay on.
You are good.

Original message:
> I didn?t get any tape. It?s just the adhesive that holds it to the 
> skin. There is no tape involved.
> Amber

>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 9:01 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Oh what I did was just find a spot and pull the tape and cencer off at 
>> the same time.
>> I took it off when it said cencer is done.
>> Now I got tape that was on amazon with lots in the package.
>> What kind did you get?
>> Was it from the drug store?
>> Because the folks didn't know what I should get.

>> Original message:
>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s 
>>> pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would 
>>> rubbing alcohol work?
>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on 
>>> your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it 
>>>> work rite away.
>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it 
>>>> to start the new strip rite away.
>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>> Thanks again.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a 
>>>>> bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a 
>>>>> good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-)
>>>>> Amber

>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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 
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40mysero.net

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.wallens%40gmail.com

>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>> FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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> _______________________________________________
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-- 
--Dar
skype: dmgina23
  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
every saint has a past
every sinner has a future

From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 17 02:29:51 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:29:51 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162127480.24078@panix1.panix.com>

Do you know about true cinnamon and blood sugar?  One level cooking
teaspoon of true cinnamon a day can help lower blood sugar.  Some people
get really good results with it too.

On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
> things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
> blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
> you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
> sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
> would be really nice.
>

-- 




From dandrews at visi.com  Thu Jan 17 02:32:46 2019
From: dandrews at visi.com (David Andrews)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:32:46 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] American Diabetes Association Seeks Summer Law
 Clerks
Message-ID: <auto-000117949361@mailfront1.g2host.com>


>
>Good afternoon:
>
>The American Diabetes Association is seeking two individuals for 
>paid, summer law clerk positions. Please see below for the 
>announcement, and a PDF copy is also attached.
>
>LEGAL ADVOCACY SUMMER INTERN
>The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and 
>cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by 
>diabetes. To that end, our Legal Advocacy team is committed to 
>ending discrimination against people with diabetes. We are seeking a 
>full-time summer intern to join this critical effort. This is a paid position.
>
>Our Legal Advocacy attorneys provide free phone and email legal 
>assistance to people facing diabetes discrimination across the 
>country. The people we help are often in crisis situations. They may 
>have lost their jobs, have had a child removed from school, or have 
>had a loved one suffer from receiving little or no diabetes care in 
>detention. Others simply want clear information about their rights. 
>We provide assistance in the following areas:
>
>   *   School and education
>   *   Employment
>   *   Corrections and law enforcement
>   *   Public accommodations and access to programs
>In addition, Legal Advocacy contains a litigation program which 
>engages in impact litigation in matters involving or affecting 
>people with diabetes. This work includes authoring and signing onto 
>amicus briefs, assisting outside attorneys who are representing 
>people with diabetes in matters involving discrimination, and 
>involvement as plaintiff in select cases.
>
>Expectations for Summer Intern:
>
>The summer intern will report jointly to the Director of Legal 
>Advocacy and to the Director of Litigation. The intern will receive 
>training in the science of diabetes and on disability discrimination 
>law, and will assist in the provision of legal services to people 
>affected by diabetes discrimination. He or she may provide the 
>following services:
>
>
>
>1.   Intake for people affected by diabetes discrimination
>
>-          Conduct detailed legal intake based on training
>
>-          Help with issue-spotting and identifying potential urgencies
>
>-          Produce written or verbal case analyses and participate 
>in strategy decisions
>
>-          Connect on a human level with people who are often in distress
>2.    Coordinate Advocacy Attorney Network referrals
>-          As needed, find available network attorneys and contact 
>them to explain details of case that is being referred
>
>-          Report back attorney availability and connect the client 
>with the attorney
>3.     Perform research projects
>-          Perform case specific legal research for people with diabetes
>
>-          Where appropriate, synthesize the legal research into 
>public-facing fact sheets
>
>-          If interested, design and complete a personal legal 
>research project. The project must be connected to diabetes discrimination.
>
>4.         Assist with litigation activities
>
>While litigation activities can be unpredictable, some examples may include:
>
>-          Drafting discovery requests
>
>-          Assisting with editing and drafting briefs, settlement 
>agreements, or other court filings
>
>-          Conducting legal research on discrete issues related to 
>the litigation
>
>-          Participating in litigation strategy calls
>
>-          Performing outreach to outside attorneys litigating on 
>behalf of people with diabetes
>
>
>
>5.         Perform substantive administrative duties on time
>
>-          Track projects and hours worked
>
>-          Attend staff meetings
>
>-          Complete case notes and reports
>
>
>6.        Convey legal information under supervision of Program 
>attorneys (This is only available for interns who have demonstrated 
>success in conducting legal intakes and comprehension of the law and 
>essentials of diabetes.)
>
>Summer Intern Skills and Requirements:
>
>   *   Completed at least one year at an accredited law school, or 
> recent graduate
>   *   Interest in creative problem solving, conflict resolution and 
> nontraditional legal work
>   *   Ability to adapt communication to widely different audiences
>   *   Superior phone and email/written communication skills
>
>   *   Ability to quickly learn and internalize complex medical and 
> legal concepts
>   *   Ability to conduct broad legal research, not just case law 
> (informal guidance, agency directives, websites)
>   *   Clear, simple, professional legal writing
>   *   Strong organizational and time management skills for a 
> high-volume caseload
>
>   *   Coordination skills for interacting with a large and 
> passionate volunteer network
>   *   Emotional intelligence
>   *   Positive and collaborative disposition
>   *   Professional attitude and strong work ethic
>
>Any of the following skills strengthens your application, but are 
>not required:
>
>   *   Disability rights law experience or knowledge, especially in 
> our areas of service
>   *   Detailed understanding of diabetes
>   *   Experience with legal aid hotlines or direct legal services programs
>   *   Spanish language skills
>   *   Identify with broader disability and civil rights movements
>   *   Demonstrated interest in entering public service or public 
> interest work
>
>
>To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Sarah 
>Fech-Baughman at sfech at diabetes.org<mailto:sfech at diabetes.org>.
>The Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Prospective 
>employees will receive consideration without discrimination because 
>of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, 
>disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any 
>other legally protected status.
>
>
>Sarah Fech-Baughman
>Director of Litigation
>Government Affairs and Advocacy
>[cid:image003.jpg at 01D4ACED.B4CB5C80]
>
>2451 Crystal Drive Suite 900
>Arlington, VA 22202
>Phone: 703.253.4823
>diabetes.org<http://diabetes.org/>
>1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jan 17 02:52:31 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:52:31 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162127480.24078@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162127480.24078@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <000c01d4ae0f$b13b6830$13b23890$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

The cinnamon thing is a fake. This is not true. Don't know about black
pepper and curry powder. But I bet you'd find arthritis in India. If this
were such a complete cure, we'd hear about it, don't you think?
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
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????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:30 PM
To: Doula Jarboe
Cc: Jude DaShiell; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

Do you know about true cinnamon and blood sugar?  One level cooking
teaspoon of true cinnamon a day can help lower blood sugar.  Some people
get really good results with it too.

On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
> things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
> blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
> you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
> sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
> would be really nice.
>

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 03:21:01 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:21:01 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <4087D519-2980-4D74-A08B-F84B90F447DE@gmail.com>
References: <4087D519-2980-4D74-A08B-F84B90F447DE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <084501d4ae13$acad30b0$06079210$@gmail.com>

In the shower, I just gently take a wash rag to any remaining adhesive on my skin.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:31 PM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

Hello all,
It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 03:22:10 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:22:10 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <084601d4ae13$d5dd0370$81970a50$@gmail.com>

I don't know how Libre works, but if using Dexcom, it only takes 2 hours once replacing a sensor before it starts reading blood sugars.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:49 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
I always have to wait until the next day.
Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
Thanks again.

Original message:
> Hello all,
> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a 
> bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be 
> a good way to make things less sticky?
> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 03:22:59 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:22:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
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References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
	<36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <084701d4ae13$f2a617d0$d7f24770$@gmail.com>

Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
Amber

> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
> I always have to wait until the next day.
> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
> Thanks again.
> 
> Original message:
>> Hello all,
>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
> 
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> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 03:24:17 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:24:17 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>

Tumeric and ginger are also good for imflammation.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:27 PM
To: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

I learned about black pepper and curry powder by reading and then tried it
myself when my fingers started developing problems.  If possible, visit an
Indian Restaurant and try some curry dishes if you never had that before.
On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's 
> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted 
> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice 
> things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the 
> blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And 
> you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have 
> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not 
> sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair 
> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to 
> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly 
> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still, 
> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did 
> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you 
> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I 
> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that 
> would be really nice.
>

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 03:26:26 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 21:26:26 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <000c01d4ae0f$b13b6830$13b23890$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162127480.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<000c01d4ae0f$b13b6830$13b23890$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <084e01d4ae14$6e2da0d0$4a88e270$@gmail.com>

LOL! There are a lot of homeopathic treatments, some work, some do not.
Always seek a doctor before trying anything is my recommendation.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

The cinnamon thing is a fake. This is not true. Don't know about black
pepper and curry powder. But I bet you'd find arthritis in India. If this
were such a complete cure, we'd hear about it, don't you think?
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:30 PM
To: Doula Jarboe
Cc: Jude DaShiell; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

Do you know about true cinnamon and blood sugar?  One level cooking teaspoon
of true cinnamon a day can help lower blood sugar.  Some people get really
good results with it too.

On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's 
> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted 
> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice 
> things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the 
> blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And 
> you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have 
> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not 
> sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair 
> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to 
> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly 
> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still, 
> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did 
> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you 
> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I 
> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that 
> would be really nice.
>

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From ergreen1981 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 06:42:21 2019
From: ergreen1981 at gmail.com (Edward Green)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:42:21 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <084701d4ae13$f2a617d0$d7f24770$@gmail.com>
References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
	<36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>
	<084701d4ae13$f2a617d0$d7f24770$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <3CBEE924-B228-40F1-922A-CF69DF5AEBE4@gmail.com>

Hi,

As others have said, just peel the censor away.

You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

Cheers,

Ed 


> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>> Thanks again.
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> Hello all,
>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>> 
>> --
>> --Dar
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>> FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>> every sinner has a future
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 15:28:28 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 10:28:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <3CBEE924-B228-40F1-922A-CF69DF5AEBE4@gmail.com>
References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>
	<36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>
	<084701d4ae13$f2a617d0$d7f24770$@gmail.com>
	<3CBEE924-B228-40F1-922A-CF69DF5AEBE4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <DB40AC6F-1523-4232-BF0E-7141F130AE6F@gmail.com>

Hi all,
I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL
I went to the app, and was able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test. 
Thanks again.
Amber

> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> As others have said, just peel the censor away.
> 
> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Ed 
> 
> 
>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
>> 
>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>> Amber
>> 
>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>> ysero.net
>>> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>> FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 15:33:59 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:33:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <DB40AC6F-1523-4232-BF0E-7141F130AE6F@gmail.com>
References: <f93aee1b.4727.421c.994a.7d7dbe6f49a1@samobile.net>	<36642C9A-3E26-483F-8D1E-CABD35E570AE@gmail.com>	<084701d4ae13$f2a617d0$d7f24770$@gmail.com>	<3CBEE924-B228-40F1-922A-CF69DF5AEBE4@gmail.com>
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Yeah!

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 9:28 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

Hi all,
I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test. 
Thanks again.
Amber

> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> As others have said, just peel the censor away.
> 
> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Ed
> 
> 
>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
>> 
>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>> Amber
>> 
>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
>>> 
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>>>> 0m
>>>> ysero.net
>>> 
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 17 17:58:32 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 12:58:32 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>

Yes, I forgot to mention ginger!  An article from noridgehealth.com I
read on facebook and I may not have the correct url here was about a
study where people drank some baking soda each day and it helped their
digestion and made life better for their pancreas.  I saved it in my
feed, but I'm not sure searching feeds is possible let alone easy on
facebook.

On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:24:17
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> Tumeric and ginger are also good for imflammation.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:27 PM
> To: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> I learned about black pepper and curry powder by reading and then tried it
> myself when my fingers started developing problems.  If possible, visit an
> Indian Restaurant and try some curry dishes if you never had that before.
> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:
>
> > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> > From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> > To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
> >
> >   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
> > what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
> > the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
> > things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
> > blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
> > you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> > And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
> > been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
> > sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
> > besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
> > enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
> > that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> > I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
> > overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
> > you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
> > have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
> > also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
> > would be really nice.
> >
>
>

-- 




From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 17 18:02:36 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:02:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <084e01d4ae14$6e2da0d0$4a88e270$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162127480.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<000c01d4ae0f$b13b6830$13b23890$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<084e01d4ae14$6e2da0d0$4a88e270$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171300250.28666@panix1.panix.com>

That's if your doctor has a clue.  If you knew about the 6 hours each
doctor studies nutrition in medical school before they get made a doctor
you might be somewhat concerned.  The medical industry has been captured
by big pharma a long time ago and the opiate crisis is just the latest
example of damage both medical and pharmaceutical industries perpetrated
on America.

On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:26:26
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> LOL! There are a lot of homeopathic treatments, some work, some do not.
> Always seek a doctor before trying anything is my recommendation.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> The cinnamon thing is a fake. This is not true. Don't know about black
> pepper and curry powder. But I bet you'd find arthritis in India. If this
> were such a complete cure, we'd hear about it, don't you think?
> Veronica
>
>
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> ????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 6:30 PM
> To: Doula Jarboe
> Cc: Jude DaShiell; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
> Do you know about true cinnamon and blood sugar?  One level cooking teaspoon
> of true cinnamon a day can help lower blood sugar.  Some people get really
> good results with it too.
>
> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:
>
> > Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
> > From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> > To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> > Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
> >
> >   I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
> > what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
> > the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
> > things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
> > blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
> > you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
> > And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
> > been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
> > sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
> > besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
> > enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
> > that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
> > I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
> > overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
> > you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
> > have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
> > also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
> > would be really nice.
> >
>
>

-- 




From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 17 20:11:05 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:11:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <b587fe15.1d60.449f.8b21.087b014ebaba@samobile.net>

Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
Glad all is working out for you.

Original message:
> Hi all,
> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor off, 
> and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything the 
> Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL
> I went to the app, and was able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the 
> hour, and then I can test.
> Thanks again.
> Amber

>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hi,

>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.

>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and 
>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

>> Cheers,

>> Ed


>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s 
>>> pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would 
>>> rubbing alcohol work?
>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on 
>>> your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it 
>>>> work rite away.
>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it 
>>>> to start the new strip rite away.
>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>> Thanks again.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a 
>>>>> bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a 
>>>>> good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> ysero.net

>>>> --
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 20:25:32 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:25:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>

I cook a lot with ginger, but I haven?t really noticed it affecting my blood sugar in any way. However, the baking soda and the pancreas is not a myth. After my husband had his kidney/pancreas transplant, he had to take sodium bicarbonate, which is basically a pill form of baking soda. He was on it for quite a wile. I am not exactly sure of the medical reason behind it, but I know it had something to do with the pancreas.

    Jamie 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 17, 2019, at 11:58 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I forgot to mention ginger!  An article from noridgehealth.com I
> read on facebook and I may not have the correct url here was about a
> study where people drank some baking soda each day and it helped their
> digestion and made life better for their pancreas.  I saved it in my
> feed, but I'm not sure searching feeds is possible let alone easy on
> facebook.
> 
>> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:24:17
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>> 
>> Tumeric and ginger are also good for imflammation.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
>> DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:27 PM
>> To: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>; Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>> 
>> I learned about black pepper and curry powder by reading and then tried it
>> myself when my fingers started developing problems.  If possible, visit an
>> Indian Restaurant and try some curry dishes if you never had that before.
>>> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:
>>> 
>>> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
>>> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>>> 
>>>  I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's
>>> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted
>>> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the nice
>>> things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put the
>>> blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  And
>>> you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
>>> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have
>>> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm not
>>> sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair
>>> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to
>>> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly
>>> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
>>> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still,
>>> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did
>>> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you
>>> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I
>>> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that
>>> would be really nice.
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
> -- 
> 
> 
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 20:36:51 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:36:51 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <b587fe15.1d60.449f.8b21.087b014ebaba@samobile.net>
References: <b587fe15.1d60.449f.8b21.087b014ebaba@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <190F8E8D-5396-424F-9FC1-E8D6F5EE0F95@gmail.com>

The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on, and was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having happen is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my blood glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this come up before, but not after every reading.
Amber
> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
> Glad all is working out for you.
> 
> Original message:
>> Hi all,
>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL
>> I went to the app, and was able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>> Thanks again.
>> Amber
> 
>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>> Hi,
> 
>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.
> 
>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.
> 
>>> Cheers,
> 
>>> Ed
> 
> 
>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>> Amber
> 
>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it work rite away.
>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>> Thanks again.
> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
> 
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>>>>>> ysero.net
> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>>> ns%40gmail.com
> 
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> 
> 
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> 
> -- 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 17 20:51:27 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:51:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <ce7752f0.9722.40ca.890e.7929fbcebd6a@samobile.net>

The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the 
numbers are.
Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers 
are close together if possible.
So glad this is working for you.

Original message:
> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on, and 
> was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having happen is 
> every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my blood glucose 
> level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this come up before, 
> but not after every reading.
> Amber
>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>> Glad all is working out for you.

>> Original message:
>>> Hi all,
>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor off, 
>>> and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything the 
>>> Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL
>>> I went to the app, and was able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the 
>>> hour, and then I can test.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Hi,

>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.

>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and 
>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

>>>> Cheers,

>>>> Ed


>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like it?s 
>>>>> pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it off. Would 
>>>>> rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left on 
>>>>> your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>> Amber

>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let it 
>>>>>> work rite away.
>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to get it 
>>>>>> to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>> Thanks again.

>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still quite a 
>>>>>>> bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. What would be a 
>>>>>>> good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>>>>> ysero.net

>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>>> ns%40gmail.com

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>> --
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>> FB: dmgina
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  FB: dmgina
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 21:32:10 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:32:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>

 I know the thing about baking soda. I'm supposed to get in some
baking soda every day for my kidneys, but I have yet to really figure
out a good way to do that. So it helps lowering acidity in the
kidneys. At least that's what I've been told. My kidney specialist
said she could prescribe me something, but I really don't want to be
taking one more pill. And there should be a way I can work it into
what I eat or drink. Any suggesttions I'd be willing to listen. I've
heard both the cinnamon and strawberry thing helping to lower sugar,
also apple cider vinegar. Not really sure about any of those. I do use
cinnamon, I steep cinnamon in water to make it taste better. I also
really like ginger, sometimes I do cook with it. I agree that doctors
don't always know the homeopathic type remedies. Although that isn't
always the case. Before my kidney disease got bad that I had to watch
sodium, when my potassium levels got bad he'd have me drink a ton of
fluids and get in salt. And it would fix my too high potassium. And my
dermatologist just recommended black tea soaking wash cloths to help
with keeping away jock itch. So sometimes the home type remedies do
get recommended by doctors.



From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 21:43:47 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:43:47 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <022c01d4aead$ba946690$2fbd33b0$@gmail.com>

Baking soda is the same as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda.
There is a tablet that can be used and is sold as an antacid.  However, I
would consult your kidney doctor about using any form of baking soda.  One
teaspoon of it has over 1200 mg of sodium in it, which is way too much for
someone with kidney problems.

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 3:32 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

 I know the thing about baking soda. I'm supposed to get in some baking soda
every day for my kidneys, but I have yet to really figure out a good way to
do that. So it helps lowering acidity in the kidneys. At least that's what
I've been told. My kidney specialist said she could prescribe me something,
but I really don't want to be taking one more pill. And there should be a
way I can work it into what I eat or drink. Any suggesttions I'd be willing
to listen. I've heard both the cinnamon and strawberry thing helping to
lower sugar, also apple cider vinegar. Not really sure about any of those. I
do use cinnamon, I steep cinnamon in water to make it taste better. I also
really like ginger, sometimes I do cook with it. I agree that doctors don't
always know the homeopathic type remedies. Although that isn't always the
case. Before my kidney disease got bad that I had to watch sodium, when my
potassium levels got bad he'd have me drink a ton of fluids and get in salt.
And it would fix my too high potassium. And my dermatologist just
recommended black tea soaking wash cloths to help with keeping away jock
itch. So sometimes the home type remedies do get recommended by doctors.

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 21:54:16 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:54:16 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <095e01d4aeaf$314f08c0$93ed1a40$@gmail.com>

I've not heard of ginger helping glucose levels but inflammation, which causes arthritis and other conditions. There are studies suggesting homeopathic treatments like ginger, turmeric and curry can decrease inflammation, but results vary.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

I cook a lot with ginger, but I haven?t really noticed it affecting my blood sugar in any way. However, the baking soda and the pancreas is not a myth. After my husband had his kidney/pancreas transplant, he had to take sodium bicarbonate, which is basically a pill form of baking soda. He was on it for quite a wile. I am not exactly sure of the medical reason behind it, but I know it had something to do with the pancreas.

    Jamie 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 17, 2019, at 11:58 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I forgot to mention ginger!  An article from noridgehealth.com I 
> read on facebook and I may not have the correct url here was about a 
> study where people drank some baking soda each day and it helped their 
> digestion and made life better for their pancreas.  I saved it in my 
> feed, but I'm not sure searching feeds is possible let alone easy on 
> facebook.
> 
>> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:24:17
>> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>> 
>> Tumeric and ginger are also good for imflammation.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:27 PM
>> To: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>; Doula Jarboe via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>> 
>> I learned about black pepper and curry powder by reading and then 
>> tried it myself when my fingers started developing problems.  If 
>> possible, visit an Indian Restaurant and try some curry dishes if you never had that before.
>>> On Wed, 16 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe wrote:
>>> 
>>> Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2019 20:23:41
>>> From: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
>>> Cc: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>>> 
>>>  I don't recall needing a prior authorization for my auto code, it's 
>>> what the Humana Pharmacy was willing to give me.  But once I wanted 
>>> the Prodigy voice, they needed a prior authorization.  One of the 
>>> nice things with the test strips for the guide is that you can put 
>>> the blood anywhere on the strip, it's not just one specific place.  
>>> And you don't need nearly as much.  So more often I can do it on my own.
>>> And I haven't been getting hung up with the comment issue, so have 
>>> been able to get the infor,not to transfer and go on my way.  I'm 
>>> not sure why there was a challenge for the Diabetes educater to pair 
>>> besides the fact that she didn't know until she saw me do it how to 
>>> enter the numbers for the code.  Although if I understand correctly 
>>> that comes after it's paired.  Still, you only have to pair it once.
>>> I guess if it comes unpaired it'll have to be done again.  Still, 
>>> overall, it's working for me and that's what matters.  Jude, how did 
>>> you discover the thing about black pepper and curry powder?  Do you 
>>> have to use them both together, and how did you figure this out?  I 
>>> also have TMJ arthritis, and if it would help with that too, that 
>>> would be really nice.
>>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 21:56:58 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:56:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <ce7752f0.9722.40ca.890e.7929fbcebd6a@samobile.net>
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Dar,

I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the numbers match better.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the numbers are.
Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers are close together if possible.
So glad this is working for you.

Original message:
> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on, and 
> was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having happen 
> is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my blood 
> glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this come up 
> before, but not after every reading.
> Amber
>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>> Glad all is working out for you.

>> Original message:
>>> Hi all,
>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor 
>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything 
>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was 
>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>> Thanks again.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Hi,

>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.

>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and 
>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

>>>> Cheers,

>>>> Ed


>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like 
>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it 
>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left 
>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>> Amber

>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let 
>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to 
>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>> Thanks again.

>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still 
>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor. 
>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 17 22:03:22 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:03:22 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171702080.328@panix1.panix.com>

Drink it mixed in water, and if what you put in one glass tastes too
salty, half the amount you put in that glass and then drink another
glass with the same amount of baking soda.

On Thu, 17 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:32:10
> From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>  I know the thing about baking soda. I'm supposed to get in some
> baking soda every day for my kidneys, but I have yet to really figure
> out a good way to do that. So it helps lowering acidity in the
> kidneys. At least that's what I've been told. My kidney specialist
> said she could prescribe me something, but I really don't want to be
> taking one more pill. And there should be a way I can work it into
> what I eat or drink. Any suggesttions I'd be willing to listen. I've
> heard both the cinnamon and strawberry thing helping to lower sugar,
> also apple cider vinegar. Not really sure about any of those. I do use
> cinnamon, I steep cinnamon in water to make it taste better. I also
> really like ginger, sometimes I do cook with it. I agree that doctors
> don't always know the homeopathic type remedies. Although that isn't
> always the case. Before my kidney disease got bad that I had to watch
> sodium, when my potassium levels got bad he'd have me drink a ton of
> fluids and get in salt. And it would fix my too high potassium. And my
> dermatologist just recommended black tea soaking wash cloths to help
> with keeping away jock itch. So sometimes the home type remedies do
> get recommended by doctors.
>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 22:23:23 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:23:23 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171702080.328@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171702080.328@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <096d01d4aeb3$430c8520$c9258f60$@gmail.com>

Sodium is damaging to the kidney, so if taking anything with sodium, and you
have a kidney problem, I would seek medical advice first.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 4:03 PM
To: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

Drink it mixed in water, and if what you put in one glass tastes too salty,
half the amount you put in that glass and then drink another glass with the
same amount of baking soda.

On Thu, 17 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:32:10
> From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>  I know the thing about baking soda. I'm supposed to get in some 
> baking soda every day for my kidneys, but I have yet to really figure 
> out a good way to do that. So it helps lowering acidity in the 
> kidneys. At least that's what I've been told. My kidney specialist 
> said she could prescribe me something, but I really don't want to be 
> taking one more pill. And there should be a way I can work it into 
> what I eat or drink. Any suggesttions I'd be willing to listen. I've 
> heard both the cinnamon and strawberry thing helping to lower sugar, 
> also apple cider vinegar. Not really sure about any of those. I do use 
> cinnamon, I steep cinnamon in water to make it taste better. I also 
> really like ginger, sometimes I do cook with it. I agree that doctors 
> don't always know the homeopathic type remedies. Although that isn't 
> always the case. Before my kidney disease got bad that I had to watch 
> sodium, when my potassium levels got bad he'd have me drink a ton of 
> fluids and get in salt. And it would fix my too high potassium. And my 
> dermatologist just recommended black tea soaking wash cloths to help 
> with keeping away jock itch. So sometimes the home type remedies do 
> get recommended by doctors.
>
> _______________________________________________
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 23:03:16 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:03:16 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <095e01d4aeaf$314f08c0$93ed1a40$@gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
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	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
	<095e01d4aeaf$314f08c0$93ed1a40$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTkAfEfimWCygB8yJWr5Ti9jQ5OBA_Bpb=On3o-XukA0zw@mail.gmail.com>

  Sorry if I'm being confused, I think topics are being mixed.  I
wasn't saying that ginger got used for controlling sugar.   I do deal
with inflamation with arthritis in my thumbs as well as TMJ problems.
The recommendation from my Kidney doc was just a pink of baking soda
like in food or something.  I think if she prescribed me something it
w%d be a really low dose.  I just forget to grab the pink and put it
something so I don't have to taste it.



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 17 23:22:54 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 17:22:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTkAfEfimWCygB8yJWr5Ti9jQ5OBA_Bpb=On3o-XukA0zw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>	<095e01d4aeaf$314f08c0$93ed1a40$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTkAfEfimWCygB8yJWr5Ti9jQ5OBA_Bpb=On3o-XukA0zw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <09c101d4aebb$92fdf020$b8f9d060$@gmail.com>

No, that wasn't addressed to you. If you noticed the email below mine, the
one I was responding too, you would realize what that person had said about
ginger and blood sugars.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 5:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

  Sorry if I'm being confused, I think topics are being mixed.  I
wasn't saying that ginger got used for controlling sugar.   I do deal
with inflamation with arthritis in my thumbs as well as TMJ problems.
The recommendation from my Kidney doc was just a pink of baking soda like in
food or something.  I think if she prescribed me something it w%d be a
really low dose.  I just forget to grab the pink and put it something so I
don't have to taste it.

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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 18 02:26:50 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:26:50 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171702080.328@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901152110100.22170@panix1.panix.com>
	<06c201d4ad43$3790d640$a6b282c0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTmdeh1w54jbwwJvgP=VyrqtCiuoR8bToEVV7SEVW2H9Ww@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901160851280.10464@panix1.panix.com>
	<CAOZMXT=jsBQw7hXw0uuJK3DJLVeBW6z9DM3gnSUdBF+okOf-TA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901162124560.24078@panix1.panix.com>
	<084801d4ae14$2167d9a0$64378ce0$@gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171255100.28666@panix1.panix.com>
	<3D046A13-398F-4147-8B37-68C5886CDCD1@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXT=yRJ8uhhqAD420ot1351ah_M6rFqu_nksjMOFitV_JjA@mail.gmail.com>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901171702080.328@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <5c413969.1c69fb81.b4cc7.891f@mx.google.com>

My grandmother drank soda in water every night for years and years. Fortunately her kidneys were sturdy. She did die of multiple organ failure, with kidneys leading the way. I know that drinking too much soda can mess with your electrolyte balance.

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 4:04 PM
To: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface

Drink it mixed in water, and if what you put in one glass tastes too
salty, half the amount you put in that glass and then drink another
glass with the same amount of baking soda.

On Thu, 17 Jan 2019, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:32:10
> From: Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] acu chek pairing interface
>
>  I know the thing about baking soda. I'm supposed to get in some
> baking soda every day for my kidneys, but I have yet to really figure
> out a good way to do that. So it helps lowering acidity in the
> kidneys. At least that's what I've been told. My kidney specialist
> said she could prescribe me something, but I really don't want to be
> taking one more pill. And there should be a way I can work it into
> what I eat or drink. Any suggesttions I'd be willing to listen. I've
> heard both the cinnamon and strawberry thing helping to lower sugar,
> also apple cider vinegar. Not really sure about any of those. I do use
> cinnamon, I steep cinnamon in water to make it taste better. I also
> really like ginger, sometimes I do cook with it. I agree that doctors
> don't always know the homeopathic type remedies. Although that isn't
> always the case. Before my kidney disease got bad that I had to watch
> sodium, when my potassium levels got bad he'd have me drink a ton of
> fluids and get in salt. And it would fix my too high potassium. And my
> dermatologist just recommended black tea soaking wash cloths to help
> with keeping away jock itch. So sometimes the home type remedies do
> get recommended by doctors.
>
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jan 18 05:37:04 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 00:37:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <3490d934.54bb.4c34.9747.d254d6f4b6ee@samobile.net>

Yes I understand where I am waiting to get help on how to do this.
I haven't heard from Edd.
I am getting better numbers now than I did when I first started.
Was just wondering if she had to wait a full day before the new cencer started.

Original message:
> Dar,

> I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to 
> be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different 
> meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test 
> and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless 
> you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the 
> numbers match better.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

> The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the 
> numbers are.
> Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers 
> are close together if possible.
> So glad this is working for you.

> Original message:
>> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on, and
>> was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having happen
>> is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my blood
>> glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this come up
>> before, but not after every reading.
>> Amber
>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>>> Glad all is working out for you.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor
>>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything
>>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was
>>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>>> Thanks again.
>>>> Amber

>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Hi,

>>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.

>>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and
>>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

>>>>> Cheers,

>>>>> Ed


>>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like
>>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it
>>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left
>>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>>> Amber

>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let
>>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to
>>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>>> Thanks again.

>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still
>>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor.
>>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> --
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Jan 18 17:42:15 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:42:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <3490d934.54bb.4c34.9747.d254d6f4b6ee@samobile.net>
References: <3490d934.54bb.4c34.9747.d254d6f4b6ee@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <008b01d4af55$273458d0$759d0a70$@gmail.com>

It shouldn't take a full day for a sensor to start working.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

Yes I understand where I am waiting to get help on how to do this.
I haven't heard from Edd.
I am getting better numbers now than I did when I first started.
Was just wondering if she had to wait a full day before the new cencer started.

Original message:
> Dar,

> I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to 
> be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different 
> meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test 
> and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless 
> you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the 
> numbers match better.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

> The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the 
> numbers are.
> Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers 
> are close together if possible.
> So glad this is working for you.

> Original message:
>> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on, 
>> and was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having 
>> happen is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my 
>> blood glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this 
>> come up before, but not after every reading.
>> Amber
>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>>> Glad all is working out for you.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor 
>>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything 
>>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was 
>>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>>> Thanks again.
>>>> Amber

>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Hi,

>>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.

>>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and 
>>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

>>>>> Cheers,

>>>>> Ed


>>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like 
>>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it 
>>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left 
>>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>>> Amber

>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let 
>>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to 
>>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>>> Thanks again.

>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still 
>>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor.
>>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgi
>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>> a%40m
>>>>>>>> ysero.net

>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>>>>> walle
>>>>>>> ns%40gmail.com

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>>>>>> e
>>>>>> ter%40hotmail.com


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>>>> 0
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>>> --
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From gwocher at gwocher.com  Fri Jan 18 18:14:11 2019
From: gwocher at gwocher.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 13:14:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <008b01d4af55$273458d0$759d0a70$@gmail.com>
References: <3490d934.54bb.4c34.9747.d254d6f4b6ee@samobile.net>
	<008b01d4af55$273458d0$759d0a70$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0B21D2D3-9CD2-41EB-B57C-069E404BF115@gwocher.com>

Hello,
If you are using the 10 day sensors, it takes 12hrs after you activate them before you can use the sensor. I was told by their tech support that it can take up to 24hrs before the readings more or less normalize. If you use the 14 day sensors they only take an hour before they are ready for use.

Greg Wocher


> On Jan 18, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It shouldn't take a full day for a sensor to start working.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
> Yes I understand where I am waiting to get help on how to do this.
> I haven't heard from Edd.
> I am getting better numbers now than I did when I first started.
> Was just wondering if she had to wait a full day before the new cencer started.
> 
> Original message:
>> Dar,
> 
>> I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to 
>> be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different 
>> meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test 
>> and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless 
>> you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the 
>> numbers match better.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
>> The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the 
>> numbers are.
>> Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers 
>> are close together if possible.
>> So glad this is working for you.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on, 
>>> and was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having 
>>> happen is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my 
>>> blood glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this 
>>> come up before, but not after every reading.
>>> Amber
>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>>>> Glad all is working out for you.
> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor 
>>>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything 
>>>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was 
>>>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>>>> Thanks again.
>>>>> Amber
> 
>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>> Hi,
> 
>>>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.
> 
>>>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and 
>>>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.
> 
>>>>>> Cheers,
> 
>>>>>> Ed
> 
> 
>>>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
>>>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like 
>>>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it 
>>>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left 
>>>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>>>> Amber
> 
>>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let 
>>>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to 
>>>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>>>> Thanks again.
> 
>>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still 
>>>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor.
>>>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
> 
>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
>>>>>>>>> info for
>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgi
>>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>>> a%40m
>>>>>>>>> ysero.net
> 
>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account 
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>>>>>>>> walle
>>>>>>>> ns%40gmail.com
> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>>>>>> e
>>>>>>> ter%40hotmail.com
> 
> 
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>>>> for
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>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/ergree
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>>>>>>> 1981%40gmail.com
> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> a
>>>>>> llens%40gmail.com
> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%4
>>>>> 0
>>>>> mysero.net
> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>>> y
>>> sero.net
> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
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>> 40hotmail.com
> 
> 
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>> sero.net
> 
> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sat Jan 19 02:57:26 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:57:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
Message-ID: <3e71300d.7faa.4dfd.b0b2.bd0daa35fc08@samobile.net>

I move the camera around the cencer as I was shown where it will start 
when it is ready.
I am told that I have three days left.
So that means Sunday correct?
If I change it on Sunday then I don't start getting readings until Monday.

Original message:
> Hello,
> If you are using the 10 day sensors, it takes 12hrs after you activate 
> them before you can use the sensor. I was told by their tech support 
> that it can take up to 24hrs before the readings more or less 
> normalize. If you use the 14 day sensors they only take an hour before 
> they are ready for use.

> Greg Wocher


>> On Jan 18, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> It shouldn't take a full day for a sensor to start working.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:37 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>> Yes I understand where I am waiting to get help on how to do this.
>> I haven't heard from Edd.
>> I am getting better numbers now than I did when I first started.
>> Was just wondering if she had to wait a full day before the new cencer started.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar,

>>> I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to
>>> be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different
>>> meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test
>>> and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless
>>> you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the
>>> numbers match better.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>> The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the
>>> numbers are.
>>> Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers
>>> are close together if possible.
>>> So glad this is working for you.

>>> Original message:
>>>> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on,
>>>> and was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having
>>>> happen is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my
>>>> blood glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this
>>>> come up before, but not after every reading.
>>>> Amber
>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>>>>> Glad all is working out for you.

>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor
>>>>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything
>>>>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was
>>>>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>>>>> Thanks again.
>>>>>> Amber

>>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> Hi,

>>>>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.

>>>>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and
>>>>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.

>>>>>>> Cheers,

>>>>>>> Ed


>>>>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.

>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor

>>>>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like
>>>>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it
>>>>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left
>>>>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>>>>> Amber

>>>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let
>>>>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to
>>>>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>>>>> Thanks again.

>>>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still
>>>>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor.
>>>>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber

>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgi
>>>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>>>> a%40m
>>>>>>>>>> ysero.net

>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.
>>>>>>>>> walle
>>>>>>>>> ns%40gmail.com

>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollp
>>>>>>>> e
>>>>>>>> ter%40hotmail.com


>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/ergree
>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>> 1981%40gmail.com

>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.w
>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>> llens%40gmail.com

>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%4
>>>>>> 0
>>>>>> mysero.net

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.wal
>>>>> l
>>>>> ens%40gmail.com

>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> y
>>>> sero.net

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%
>>> 40hotmail.com


>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40my
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 
>> Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%40gmail.com


>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 
>> Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%40gwocher.com


> _______________________________________________
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> 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 
> Diabetes-Talk:
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-- 
--Dar
skype: dmgina23
  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
every saint has a past
every sinner has a future

From jdashiel at panix.com  Sat Jan 19 11:19:10 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 06:19:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <3e71300d.7faa.4dfd.b0b2.bd0daa35fc08@samobile.net>
References: <3e71300d.7faa.4dfd.b0b2.bd0daa35fc08@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901190612580.23981@panix1.panix.com>

What would be wrong with putting a second sensor on so you have readings
What would be wrong with putting a second sensor on so you get readings
from it when the first sensor is finished?  Let's say someone uses 10 day
sensors which need 24 hours for the new sensor to provide readings.  If a
user put a second sensor on at the start of day 10 and left the second
sensor on for that whole day but didn't scan it just using the first
sensor even with 10 day sensors you might be able to avoid the down time.


--




From gwocher at gwocher.com  Sat Jan 19 12:35:39 2019
From: gwocher at gwocher.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 07:35:39 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <3e71300d.7faa.4dfd.b0b2.bd0daa35fc08@samobile.net>
References: <3e71300d.7faa.4dfd.b0b2.bd0daa35fc08@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <4B6D5592-20CF-4D29-A4C5-7509311F0006@gwocher.com>

Hello,
Yes if you are using the 10 day sensors than it would be Monday before you can use the new sensor. I will usually change mine around 6 in the evening that way I will only have to test with my blood glucose meter once before I can use the sensor.

Greg Wocher


> On Jan 18, 2019, at 9:57 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I move the camera around the cencer as I was shown where it will start when it is ready.
> I am told that I have three days left.
> So that means Sunday correct?
> If I change it on Sunday then I don't start getting readings until Monday.
> 
> Original message:
>> Hello,
>> If you are using the 10 day sensors, it takes 12hrs after you activate them before you can use the sensor. I was told by their tech support that it can take up to 24hrs before the readings more or less normalize. If you use the 14 day sensors they only take an hour before they are ready for use.
> 
>> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>>> On Jan 18, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>> It shouldn't take a full day for a sensor to start working.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:37 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
>>> Yes I understand where I am waiting to get help on how to do this.
>>> I haven't heard from Edd.
>>> I am getting better numbers now than I did when I first started.
>>> Was just wondering if she had to wait a full day before the new cencer started.
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar,
> 
>>>> I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to
>>>> be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different
>>>> meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test
>>>> and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless
>>>> you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the
>>>> numbers match better.
> 
>>>> Bridgit
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
>>>> The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the
>>>> numbers are.
>>>> Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers
>>>> are close together if possible.
>>>> So glad this is working for you.
> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on,
>>>>> and was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having
>>>>> happen is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my
>>>>> blood glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this
>>>>> come up before, but not after every reading.
>>>>> Amber
>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>>>>>> Glad all is working out for you.
> 
>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor
>>>>>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything
>>>>>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was
>>>>>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>>>>>> Thanks again.
>>>>>>> Amber
> 
>>>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>>>> Hi,
> 
>>>>>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.
> 
>>>>>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and
>>>>>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.
> 
>>>>>>>> Cheers,
> 
>>>>>>>> Ed
> 
> 
>>>>>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
> 
>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
> 
>>>>>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like
>>>>>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it
>>>>>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left
>>>>>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>>>>>> Amber
> 
>>>>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let
>>>>>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to
>>>>>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>>>>>> Thanks again.
> 
>>>>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still
>>>>>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor.
>>>>>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
> 
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>>>>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>>>>> a%40m
>>>>>>>>>>> ysero.net
> 
>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
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>>>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
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> 
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>>>>>>>>> ter%40hotmail.com
> 
> 
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> 
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>>>>>>>> a
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> 
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>>>>>>> 0
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> 
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>>> y
>>>>> sero.net
> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
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>>>> every sinner has a future
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> 
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>>>> sero.net
> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
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> -- 
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From ergreen1981 at gmail.com  Sat Jan 19 15:08:49 2019
From: ergreen1981 at gmail.com (Edward Green)
Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2019 15:08:49 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
In-Reply-To: <4B6D5592-20CF-4D29-A4C5-7509311F0006@gwocher.com>
References: <3e71300d.7faa.4dfd.b0b2.bd0daa35fc08@samobile.net>
	<4B6D5592-20CF-4D29-A4C5-7509311F0006@gwocher.com>
Message-ID: <968A5459-3B43-423F-A71C-1C6835BC2911@gmail.com>

Hi,

You'd need two phones to use two censors because only one censor can be associated with the app. You'd need to pair the second censor and allow the time for it to take effect, which would cause the censor on its final day to be forgotten.

Cheers,

Ed 


> On 19 Jan 2019, at 12:35, Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> Yes if you are using the 10 day sensors than it would be Monday before you can use the new sensor. I will usually change mine around 6 in the evening that way I will only have to test with my blood glucose meter once before I can use the sensor.
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>> On Jan 18, 2019, at 9:57 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I move the camera around the cencer as I was shown where it will start when it is ready.
>> I am told that I have three days left.
>> So that means Sunday correct?
>> If I change it on Sunday then I don't start getting readings until Monday.
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> Hello,
>>> If you are using the 10 day sensors, it takes 12hrs after you activate them before you can use the sensor. I was told by their tech support that it can take up to 24hrs before the readings more or less normalize. If you use the 14 day sensors they only take an hour before they are ready for use.
>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Jan 18, 2019, at 12:42 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>> It shouldn't take a full day for a sensor to start working.
>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 11:37 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
>> 
>>>> Yes I understand where I am waiting to get help on how to do this.
>>>> I haven't heard from Edd.
>>>> I am getting better numbers now than I did when I first started.
>>>> Was just wondering if she had to wait a full day before the new cencer started.
>> 
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar,
>> 
>>>>> I believe Veronica addressed this a few days ago. No meter is going to
>>>>> be 100% with accuracy. And you will not be able to get 2 different
>>>>> meters to have aligning numbers every time. The point to manually test
>>>>> and input the numbers on the app for CGMs is to calibrate, but unless
>>>>> you feel drastically different, there's nothing you can do to make the
>>>>> numbers match better.
>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2019 2:51 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
>> 
>>>>> The first time I put on a meter I check one time to see how close the
>>>>> numbers are.
>>>>> Stil never got a call from Edd to lern how to make sure both numbers
>>>>> are close together if possible.
>>>>> So glad this is working for you.
>> 
>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> The app told me that my sensor was done today. I put a new one on,
>>>>>> and was able to use it within an hour. The only thing I am having
>>>>>> happen is every time I do a reading, it is telling me to check my
>>>>>> blood glucose level before making treatment decisions. I?ve had this
>>>>>> come up before, but not after every reading.
>>>>>> Amber
>>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 3:11 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>>> Oh good for you, is this the same night or the next day?
>>>>>>> Glad all is working out for you.
>> 
>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>>>> I just wanted to thank everyone for their help. I took my sensor
>>>>>>>> off, and I was able to put the new one on. I remembered everything
>>>>>>>> the Walgreens person told me. Go me. LOL I went to the app, and was
>>>>>>>> able to scan my sensor. I am waiting the hour, and then I can test.
>>>>>>>> Thanks again.
>>>>>>>> Amber
>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Jan 17, 2019, at 1:42 AM, Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>> 
>>>>>>>>> As others have said, just peel the censor away.
>> 
>>>>>>>>> You will find that your skin is very sticky after doing that, and
>>>>>>>>> rubbing alcohol is more effective at getting rid of the residue than washing.
>> 
>>>>>>>>> Cheers,
>> 
>>>>>>>>> Ed
>> 
>> 
>>>>>>>>>> On 17 Jan 2019, at 03:22, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>>>>>> Just pull the sensor off. It won't harm anything, grin.
>> 
>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>>>>>> Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2019 7:54 PM
>>>>>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>>>>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Taking out the libre censor
>> 
>>>>>>>>>> No I?m talking about before I take the sensor off. It looks like
>>>>>>>>>> it?s pretty well stuck on my skin, and I?m not sure how to get it
>>>>>>>>>> off. Would rubbing alcohol work?
>>>>>>>>>> Also, I wonder if the phone still thinks that you have a day left
>>>>>>>>>> on your sensor and that?s why it?s not letting you start a new one. Not sure.
>>>>>>>>>> Amber
>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> On Jan 16, 2019, at 8:48 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> If I understand correctly the sticky is after taking off the cencer?
>>>>>>>>>>> Just wash it really well and dry it before adding another one.
>>>>>>>>>>> Let us know when you put on the new one if your machine will let
>>>>>>>>>>> it work rite away.
>>>>>>>>>>> I always have to wait until the next day.
>>>>>>>>>>> Edd was sharing there is a place on the phone you can tap on to
>>>>>>>>>>> get it to start the new strip rite away.
>>>>>>>>>>> If you find this on the phone, please share with me so I can do the same.
>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks again.
>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>>>>>> It is about time for me to take out my sensor. There is still
>>>>>>>>>>>> quite a bit of adhesive sticking to my skin holding the sensor.
>>>>>>>>>>>> What would be a good way to make things less sticky?
>>>>>>>>>>>> I hope this makes sense. It?s been a long day. :-) Amber
>> 
>>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgi
>>>>>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>>>>>> a%40m
>>>>>>>>>>>> ysero.net
>> 
>>>>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>>>> 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
>>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.
>>>>>>>>>>> walle
>>>>>>>>>>> ns%40gmail.com
>> 
>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollp
>>>>>>>>>> e
>>>>>>>>>> ter%40hotmail.com
>> 
>> 
>>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>>>>>>> n
>>>>>>>>>> 1981%40gmail.com
>> 
>>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>>>>>> a
>>>>>>>>> llens%40gmail.com
>> 
>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>>> for
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>>>>>>>> 0
>>>>>>>> mysero.net
>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.wal
>>>>>>> l
>>>>>>> ens%40gmail.com
>> 
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>>>> y
>>>>>> sero.net
>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%
>>>>> 40hotmail.com
>> 
>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40my
>>>>> sero.net
>> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%40gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%40gwocher.com
>> 
>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40mysero.net
>> 
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>> FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gwocher%40gwocher.com
> 
> 
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From magills at bigpond.com  Tue Jan 22 11:40:17 2019
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:40:17 +1100
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
Message-ID: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>

Hi all,

I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, including
recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.

I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device and test
strips are readily availablein Australia.

The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the page,
has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.

https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-level-met
er

Warm regards,
Paul from Australia





From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 22 15:18:30 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:18:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
References: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
Message-ID: <034701d4b265$bc01e9b0$3405bd10$@gmail.com>

Thanks for sharing. I've not heard of this meter, so, will look into it. Can
it be completely, 100% set up by a totally blind person without sighted
assistance?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul
Magill via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 5:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Paul Magill <magills at bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
pairing interface

Hi all,

I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, including
recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.

I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device and test
strips are readily availablein Australia.

The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the page,
has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.

https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-level-met
er

Warm regards,
Paul from Australia



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Jan 23 03:08:07 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:08:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
References: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
Message-ID: <4952C573-4BC6-4F70-9633-39BE2083071E@laurelcreekmusic.com>

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, including
> recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device and test
> strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the page,
> has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-level-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
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From magills at bigpond.com  Wed Jan 23 04:38:23 2019
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:38:23 +1100
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <034701d4b265$bc01e9b0$3405bd10$@gmail.com>
References: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
	<034701d4b265$bc01e9b0$3405bd10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001701d4b2d5$79e6bd10$6db43730$@bigpond.com>


Yes, each box of test strips comes with a small cardboard tab with the
callibrations for that batch.  As per the YouTube video on the below link,
you just push the tag into the slot on the meter, and it updates the
calibration if required.

You can listen to past readings, as well as 7, 14 and 28 day averages.

It is easy to feel which way around the test strip goes in.

Regards,
Paul from Australia.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk

Thanks for sharing. I've not heard of this meter, so, will look into it. Can
it be completely, 100% set up by a totally blind person without sighted
assistance?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul
Magill via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 5:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Paul Magill <magills at bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
pairing interface

Hi all,

I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, including
recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.

I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device and test
strips are readily availablein Australia.

The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the page,
has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.

https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-level-met
er

Warm regards,
Paul from Australia



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 05:07:30 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2019 21:07:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
Message-ID: <006101d4b2d9$8b2aeac0$a180c040$@gmail.com>

Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
> el-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Jan 23 14:29:25 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:29:25 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <4952C573-4BC6-4F70-9633-39BE2083071E@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
	<4952C573-4BC6-4F70-9633-39BE2083071E@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <E87913FE947E49A0A631C8550A888DBD@eileen>

That is what I remember about this meter too. I wish we could get it here in the U.S.

Eileen

From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 10:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, including
> recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device and test
> strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the page,
> has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-level-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Jan 23 14:38:42 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:38:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <006101d4b2d9$8b2aeac0$a180c040$@gmail.com>
References: <006101d4b2d9$8b2aeac0$a180c040$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <714333234ED3481B86A9C5D263C4DE67@eileen>

Gary,

Is that the name brand of the pump or the pump name itself? If its the name of the actual pump do you know who the manufacturer is?

I haven?t heard of it before.

Eileen

From: gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:07 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: gary-melconian 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
> el-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From r10mcmanomy at live.com  Wed Jan 23 15:24:48 2019
From: r10mcmanomy at live.com (ryan mcmanomy)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:24:48 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t


From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 15:54:05 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:54:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Message-ID: <046201d4b333$e24e6700$a6eb3500$@gmail.com>

Hello and welcome to the list.

I was sighted for 22 years with type 1 diabetes, then became blind after an
illness. I've been totally blind for 16 years now. My husband and I are both
blind and live on our own. We have 2 little boys. In addition to my
diabetes, I also have a couple of other minor health concerns.

I love cooking and baking and do it on a regular basis, so if you have
questions about how to prepare food nonvisually, don't hesitate to ask. To
begin eating healthier, you don't necessarily have to cook all the time, but
start eating healthier foods like fresh fruits and veggies, Greek yogurt,
and if eating canned food, buy low sodium versions, which most brands
usually have. Drink lots of water, at least 64 ounces a day. Cooking
nonvisually isn't that difficult. Do you have specific meals you enjoy? I
can give you some simple recipes to begin with when you're ready.

I use a Prodigy Voice and like it, and I recently started using the Dexcom
CGM. There is also the Clever Choice meter that is accessible for blind
diabetics. You may want to ask your doctor about a CGM, because it's a
device that diabetics use that test your glucose levels without having to
poke your finger several times a day. For blind people, we access the
readings on the device through an app on a smart device like an iPhone.
Several of us on the list use a CGM, so if you have more questions, feel
free to ask.

I also use an insulin pump and have pretty much since I became blind.

Living nonvisually can be an adjustment, especially if you have health
concerns, but it can be done and done successfully. I'm sure you're
overwhelmed right now, but reaching out to this list is a great start to
begin networking with other blind people, learning tips and methods to
employ nonvisually. Feel free to ask any questions you have, and we will all
do our best to provide what answers we can.

Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:25 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 15:56:29 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:56:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
In-Reply-To: <006101d4b2d9$8b2aeac0$a180c040$@gmail.com>
References: <006101d4b2d9$8b2aeac0$a180c040$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <046301d4b334$34c84b40$9e58e1c0$@gmail.com>

Is this the correct spelling? And is it the brand name or company name? I've not heard of it, but last I checked, which was just a few months ago, the only pumps on the market able to be used by blind diabetics were the Medtronic 530G and the Omnipod. Your best bet is to play with the pump and see if there are any work-arounds to make it accessible.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
> el-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 23 16:01:08 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:01:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <b71a2f33.7ca5.45c2.a6ae.136484d710ee@samobile.net>

Oh you poor person,
smoking doesn't help at all.
Yes I understand if you can't cook and need freezer dinners and such.
Being sad, do you lleave your home at any time to go visiting, or is it 
with just folks who smoke?
I wouldn't know the rite words to say how bad this is for your health.
I would hate to see you have a heart attack.
That wouldnot help either.
I am pleased you came to this list, and I hope in many ways we can help 
you out.
I also am a type two diabetic.
I made home made potato soup the other day,
It is keeping my numbers low in the mornings.
I am sorry it is hard for you to test, but glad you have a nurse come 
to help you out.
Keep writing, we might be able to come up with more to help you out.

Original message:
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
> are getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first 
> thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 23 16:12:26 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:12:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencr
Message-ID: <39fc6994.9e28.480a.be75.ab0638e0b0d9@samobile.net>

Good morning,
This is interesting to me.
When I first get up in the morning, I have to test, because the cencer 
says there is no reading, test and then decide what to do.
When I finger test, I am either 93 or 88 in the morning.
When I do juice and have breakfast, testing after that I get a reading.
What I did this last time, was wait until it said meter is finished.
When I put on the new cencer it said I had to wait an hour.
So starting working rite away.
Threw out the day it is giving me numbers, so I don't finger stick.
I feel I am closer to learning the cencer.
The numbers are still far apart, and that is fine.
Just thought I would share.

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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 16:41:30 2019
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:41:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
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Message-ID: <00ce01d4b33a$7ed85990$7c890cb0$@gmail.com>

Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full of
information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from Ohio. I
have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been making the
best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My friends say that I
took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a party! LOL

Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize that
sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are members of the
Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a member, you may want to
consider it.

Sincerely,
Walter Mitchell
V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network
Board member, National Diabetes Action Network
(513) 582-8606
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 16:49:03 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:49:03 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <00ce01d4b33a$7ed85990$7c890cb0$@gmail.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
	<00ce01d4b33a$7ed85990$7c890cb0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CE530379-E07F-4337-A966-8391A556C665@gmail.com>

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full of
> information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from Ohio. I
> have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been making the
> best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My friends say that I
> took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a party! LOL
> 
> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize that
> sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are members of the
> Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a member, you may want to
> consider it.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Walter Mitchell
> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network
> Board member, National Diabetes Action Network
> (513) 582-8606
> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
> getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
> t
> _______________________________________________
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Wed Jan 23 16:55:49 2019
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:55:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <046201d4b333$e24e6700$a6eb3500$@gmail.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
	<046201d4b333$e24e6700$a6eb3500$@gmail.com>
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I started using the Prodigy Voice recently based on feedback from this group. I really love it. I do have some vision, but this makes me feel more certain when able to hear the results. 
Does anyone have tips on getting the test strips out of the bottle without spilling them all over the place?
Thanks,
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 10:54 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello and welcome to the list.
> 
> I was sighted for 22 years with type 1 diabetes, then became blind after an
> illness. I've been totally blind for 16 years now. My husband and I are both
> blind and live on our own. We have 2 little boys. In addition to my
> diabetes, I also have a couple of other minor health concerns.
> 
> I love cooking and baking and do it on a regular basis, so if you have
> questions about how to prepare food nonvisually, don't hesitate to ask. To
> begin eating healthier, you don't necessarily have to cook all the time, but
> start eating healthier foods like fresh fruits and veggies, Greek yogurt,
> and if eating canned food, buy low sodium versions, which most brands
> usually have. Drink lots of water, at least 64 ounces a day. Cooking
> nonvisually isn't that difficult. Do you have specific meals you enjoy? I
> can give you some simple recipes to begin with when you're ready.
> 
> I use a Prodigy Voice and like it, and I recently started using the Dexcom
> CGM. There is also the Clever Choice meter that is accessible for blind
> diabetics. You may want to ask your doctor about a CGM, because it's a
> device that diabetics use that test your glucose levels without having to
> poke your finger several times a day. For blind people, we access the
> readings on the device through an app on a smart device like an iPhone.
> Several of us on the list use a CGM, so if you have more questions, feel
> free to ask.
> 
> I also use an insulin pump and have pretty much since I became blind.
> 
> Living nonvisually can be an adjustment, especially if you have health
> concerns, but it can be done and done successfully. I'm sure you're
> overwhelmed right now, but reaching out to this list is a great start to
> begin networking with other blind people, learning tips and methods to
> employ nonvisually. Feel free to ask any questions you have, and we will all
> do our best to provide what answers we can.
> 
> Bridgit
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
> mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
> getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
> t
> _______________________________________________
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> 
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 23 17:01:37 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:01:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <E87913FE947E49A0A631C8550A888DBD@eileen>
References: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>
	<4952C573-4BC6-4F70-9633-39BE2083071E@laurelcreekmusic.com>
	<E87913FE947E49A0A631C8550A888DBD@eileen>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901231159550.24508@panix1.panix.com>

Has the manufacturer applied to export?  If so, what happened with the
FDA?  If not, does no desire exist to provide service external to
Australia?

On Wed, 23 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 09:29:25
> From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
>     pairing interface
>
> That is what I remember about this meter too. I wish we could get it here in the U.S.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 10:08 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface
>
> I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
> Veronica
>
>
> Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs
>
> > On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, including
> > recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> >
> > I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device and test
> > strips are readily availablein Australia.
> >
> > The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the page,
> > has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> >
> > https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-level-met
> > er
> >
> > Warm regards,
> > Paul from Australia
> >
> >
> >
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> > http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40laurelcreekmusic.com
>
>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 17:11:28 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:11:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <CE530379-E07F-4337-A966-8391A556C665@gmail.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>	<00ce01d4b33a$7ed85990$7c890cb0$@gmail.com>
	<CE530379-E07F-4337-A966-8391A556C665@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <049901d4b33e$aea218b0$0be64a10$@gmail.com>

Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.

For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full 
> of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from 
> Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been 
> making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My 
> friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a 
> party! LOL
> 
> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
> member, you may want to consider it.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Walter Mitchell
> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
> Diabetes Action Network
> (513) 582-8606
> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
> are getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
> t
> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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> ch2%40
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> 
> 
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 17:21:12 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:21:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <049901d4b33e$aea218b0$0be64a10$@gmail.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
	<00ce01d4b33a$7ed85990$7c890cb0$@gmail.com>
	<CE530379-E07F-4337-A966-8391A556C665@gmail.com>
	<049901d4b33e$aea218b0$0be64a10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1C49B2FC-075A-499C-92C4-E52C8FC7EE8F@gmail.com>

I also  make crockpot meals out of recipes that are not necessarily crockpot ones. It?s just easy to throw things in there and let it do it?s thing. Also very easy to get a lot of vegetables in that way too.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 12:11 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.
> 
> For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full 
>> of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from 
>> Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been 
>> making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My 
>> friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a 
>> party! LOL
>> 
>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>> 
>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
>> 
>> t
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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
>> Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/walterl.mit
>> ch2%40
>> gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/amber.walle
>> ns%40gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From jb007d at att.net  Wed Jan 23 17:31:52 2019
From: jb007d at att.net (Jean Brown)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:31:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <000001d4b341$8925a9a0$9b70fce0$@att.net>

Hello Ryan,

Welcome! Being type to can be rather difficult, but you are on the right
track. Keep searching for more information to determine what helps you most.
A good diet and exercise are very important! Ask your nurse to give you info
for pre-cooked meals that can be delivered to your home, so your meals will
be more diabetic friendly. Remember do all things in moderation, and keep
your head up we're all here for you.

THINK-EAT-MOVE; be victorious!

Jean Brown


Chair NFB OF in Diabetics Division
DAN 2nd Vice
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Jan 23 18:03:16 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:03:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Hi Ryan,

I?m totally blind and have been a diabetic since age 5 (this year will be living with type 1 50 years)! I lost my sight from diabetes when I was 17 so its like second nature to me now. With practice you will master your glucose meter. Are there any types of support groups for blind people in your area. It can help to just get out of the house and be with other people, especially people who can relate to what you are going through. Here in New Jersey, they have groups across the state that meet once a month. I think they are called adjustment to vision loss, but even though I?m adjusted I don?t have to be newly blind to participate if I wanted. Some NFB chapters also have different events weather its a book club or a telephone meeting. Any of these might help to lift your spirits some. And even though it can take a long time to get services, you might want to contact your states Commission for the Blind to see if they might offer you some training on living/cooking as a blind person.

My husband passed away 2 years ago and cooking for 1 has been challenging but there are plenty of healthy things to eat that don?t have to be a frozen dinner. Sometimes I will order things like individually packaged hamburgers, or salmon filets that I can keep in the freezer & take only 1 out at a time when I want to cook them on a Foreman grill. A hot rotisserie chicken sold hot from a local grocery store is also perfectly fine and you can refridgerate the left overs for another meal or to put in a salad. There are many varieties of frozen vegetables these days sold in bags that are steamable in the microwave too. You can also do things like white or sweet potatoes in the microwave. There are plenty of choices like Bridgett mentioned.

I know its hard to kick the habit, but if you could manage to get off smoking that would be a boost to your cardio-vascular system and over all health.

If you have other questions ask away. This is a helpful group.

Eileen 

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:24 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: ryan mcmanomy 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:01:39 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:01:39 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Definitely, smile.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:21 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I also  make crockpot meals out of recipes that are not necessarily crockpot ones. It?s just easy to throw things in there and let it do it?s thing. Also very easy to get a lot of vegetables in that way too.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 12:11 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.
> 
> For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL
>> 
>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>> 
>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
>> 
>> t
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:05:09 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:05:09 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
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I will try to find the correct spelling of it.i will let you know as I was told about it yesterday.as i posed the same concerns as I knew from the  list that there are no accessible pumps and all are digital touch related.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:56 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Is this the correct spelling? And is it the brand name or company name? I've not heard of it, but last I checked, which was just a few months ago, the only pumps on the market able to be used by blind diabetics were the Medtronic 530G and the Omnipod. Your best bet is to play with the pump and see if there are any work-arounds to make it accessible.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
> el-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:03:10 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:03:10 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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All great points and suggestions.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:03 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Ryan,

I?m totally blind and have been a diabetic since age 5 (this year will be living with type 1 50 years)! I lost my sight from diabetes when I was 17 so its like second nature to me now. With practice you will master your glucose meter. Are there any types of support groups for blind people in your area. It can help to just get out of the house and be with other people, especially people who can relate to what you are going through. Here in New Jersey, they have groups across the state that meet once a month. I think they are called adjustment to vision loss, but even though I?m adjusted I don?t have to be newly blind to participate if I wanted. Some NFB chapters also have different events weather its a book club or a telephone meeting. Any of these might help to lift your spirits some. And even though it can take a long time to get services, you might want to contact your states Commission for the Blind to see if they might offer you some training on living/cooking as a blind person.

My husband passed away 2 years ago and cooking for 1 has been challenging but there are plenty of healthy things to eat that don?t have to be a frozen dinner. Sometimes I will order things like individually packaged hamburgers, or salmon filets that I can keep in the freezer & take only 1 out at a time when I want to cook them on a Foreman grill. A hot rotisserie chicken sold hot from a local grocery store is also perfectly fine and you can refridgerate the left overs for another meal or to put in a salad. There are many varieties of frozen vegetables these days sold in bags that are steamable in the microwave too. You can also do things like white or sweet potatoes in the microwave. There are plenty of choices like Bridgett mentioned.

I know its hard to kick the habit, but if you could manage to get off smoking that would be a boost to your cardio-vascular system and over all health.

If you have other questions ask away. This is a helpful group.

Eileen 

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:24 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: ryan mcmanomy 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:06:12 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:06:12 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
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I don?t know about  the spelling but if you ask a diabetic educator or a doctor they would give you more info.this this the first tiem I heard about it.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:56 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Is this the correct spelling? And is it the brand name or company name? I've not heard of it, but last I checked, which was just a few months ago, the only pumps on the market able to be used by blind diabetics were the Medtronic 530G and the Omnipod. Your best bet is to play with the pump and see if there are any work-arounds to make it accessible.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 11:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
> el-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:07:41 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 10:07:41 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
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I will call  my endo today and ask them.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:39 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Gary,

Is that the name brand of the pump or the pump name itself? If its the name of the actual pump do you know who the manufacturer is?

I haven?t heard of it before.

Eileen

From: gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:07 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: gary-melconian
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface

I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
Veronica


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> 
> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> 
> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> 
> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
> el-met
> er
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Jan 23 18:09:15 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:09:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Hi Bridget,

I have a slow cooker/crock pot also and while it does make good food, for a single person my on-going problem with it is that I?m left with a lot of left-overs. I don?t mind having enough for 2 or 3 nights top, but after that I find I get sick of it. You have a large family there and I?m sure its a wonder appliance, but I think for singles especially if trying to watch weight its a bit too much. 

Only my opinion.

Eileen

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.

For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full 
> of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from 
> Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been 
> making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My 
> friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a 
> party! LOL
> 
> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
> member, you may want to consider it.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Walter Mitchell
> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
> Diabetes Action Network
> (513) 582-8606
> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
> are getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:25:27 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 12:25:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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True, but leftovers are not necessarily a bad thin. Before we had kids, my husband and I did a lot of crockpot meals too. Usually, it's cheaper than preparing several meals. And because of our busy schedules, it was easier to slow cook meals instead of making a meal at the end of the day. Of course, it depends on the person (s) and day, etc. But often, I made a couple of crockpot meals, giving u options for leftovers for the week. For this time of year, I might have made something like a soup, protein and veggie dish (like potroast) and a shredded protein like turkey. It gave us a lot of meal choices, and especially with shredded protein, you can do a lot of variations of meals. But if someone struggles with nonvisual cooking right now, or just anyone beginning at cooking, making crockpot meals can be easy and simple with little fuss.

Another idea, as you suggest, is to buy bulk of individual protein, like hamburger patties and fish fillets (although you have to be careful with prepared meat patties, because they tend to be high in fat and usually not made from good cuts of meat, always look for lean options) then make veggies in the crockpot so you have a veggie side to accompany the protein.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:09 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Bridget,

I have a slow cooker/crock pot also and while it does make good food, for a single person my on-going problem with it is that I?m left with a lot of left-overs. I don?t mind having enough for 2 or 3 nights top, but after that I find I get sick of it. You have a large family there and I?m sure its a wonder appliance, but I think for singles especially if trying to watch weight its a bit too much. 

Only my opinion.

Eileen

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.

For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full 
> of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from 
> Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been 
> making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My 
> friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a 
> party! LOL
> 
> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
> member, you may want to consider it.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Walter Mitchell
> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
> Diabetes Action Network
> (513) 582-8606
> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
> are getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
> t
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 18:29:40 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:29:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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I am also cooking for one person. When I make something that I can?t freeze, which isn?t very often, I use a smaller crock pot. Not sure how many quarts it is, but it is perfect for just one person.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 1:09 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bridget,
> 
> I have a slow cooker/crock pot also and while it does make good food, for a single person my on-going problem with it is that I?m left with a lot of left-overs. I don?t mind having enough for 2 or 3 nights top, but after that I find I get sick of it. You have a large family there and I?m sure its a wonder appliance, but I think for singles especially if trying to watch weight its a bit too much. 
> 
> Only my opinion.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.
> 
> For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full 
>> of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from 
>> Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been 
>> making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My 
>> friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a 
>> party! LOL
>> 
>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>> 
>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
>> 
>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 19:00:00 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:00:00 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Yes, they make various sizes of crockpots. And BTW, I should mention that my kids rarely eat what I make. It's peanut butter sandwhiches and hotdogs and Greek yogurt at most meals for both of them, ha, so I'm pretty much still cooking for 2, smile.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:30 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I am also cooking for one person. When I make something that I can?t freeze, which isn?t very often, I use a smaller crock pot. Not sure how many quarts it is, but it is perfect for just one person.
Amber

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 1:09 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Bridget,
> 
> I have a slow cooker/crock pot also and while it does make good food, for a single person my on-going problem with it is that I?m left with a lot of left-overs. I don?t mind having enough for 2 or 3 nights top, but after that I find I get sick of it. You have a large family there and I?m sure its a wonder appliance, but I think for singles especially if trying to watch weight its a bit too much. 
> 
> Only my opinion.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.
> 
> For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL
>> 
>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>> 
>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
>> 
>> t
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> t
>> ch2%40
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>> 
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>> e
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 23 20:10:53 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:10:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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It's possible to buy 1 quart crockpots which so far as I know is the
smallest size and that ought to work well for one.  If possible have
mixed unsalted nuts on hand regularly for snacks.  Eating those tend to
cut the sugar cravings and some of those nuts have other health
benefits.
I rarely eat cold serial any more since it usually has milk on it that
has 1 gram of protein for each ounce of milk.  Granola I may eat dry and
Oatmeal I eat but add peanutbutter to the oatmeal for some protein to
balance the carbs.

My sister got me a bag of coconut sugar she say has a low glycemic index
and I need to compare that with stevia which is the other sweetener I
use when I use sweeteners.
Other current science norridge science report has it weight gets better
handled when people eat only while the sun is up.  I don't know why this
is but that's what a study turned up.

On Wed, 23 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 14:00:00
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>
> Yes, they make various sizes of crockpots. And BTW, I should mention that my kids rarely eat what I make. It's peanut butter sandwhiches and hotdogs and Greek yogurt at most meals for both of them, ha, so I'm pretty much still cooking for 2, smile.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:30 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>
> I am also cooking for one person. When I make something that I can?t freeze, which isn?t very often, I use a smaller crock pot. Not sure how many quarts it is, but it is perfect for just one person.
> Amber
>
> > On Jan 23, 2019, at 1:09 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Bridget,
> >
> > I have a slow cooker/crock pot also and while it does make good food, for a single person my on-going problem with it is that I?m left with a lot of left-overs. I don?t mind having enough for 2 or 3 nights top, but after that I find I get sick of it. You have a large family there and I?m sure its a wonder appliance, but I think for singles especially if trying to watch weight its a bit too much.
> >
> > Only my opinion.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:11 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> >
> > Crockpot recipes are great. Usually easy and often don't use a lot of ingredients. Crockpot recipes are also great for beginners in the kitchen. Because I have 2 little kids and am busy, I make a lot of crockpot meals. I will take most recipes and turn into a crockpot meal even if it's not originally a crockpot recipe.
> >
> > For anyone who has access to BARD (and we all should, grin) there's a cookbook titled "Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes, and it's great.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> > Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:49 AM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> >
> > I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list has been great.
> > Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> > Amber
> >
> >> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
> >> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
> >> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
> >> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in
> >> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is
> >> having a party! LOL
> >>
> >> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
> >> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
> >> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
> >> member, you may want to consider it.
> >>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Walter Mitchell
> >> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
> >> Diabetes Action Network
> >> (513) 582-8606
> >> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> >> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> >>
> >> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> >> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> >> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
> >> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> >> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch
> >> are getting bad.
> >> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
> >> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> >> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not
> >> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> >> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> >>
> >> t
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> 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
> >> Diabetes-Talk:
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/walterl.mi
> >> t
> >> ch2%40
> >> gmail.com
> >>
> >>
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> >> e
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Jan 23 20:21:19 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:21:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] acu check guide
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901231519390.25261@panix1.panix.com>

I decided to get the device paired with my iPhone since I have no idea
when I'll be replacing the phone.  No test strips for it yet but a
staffmember came over last night and was able to pair it with my iPhone.



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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 21:17:09 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:17:09 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Hi Ryan,

First, get help, whatever you need, and stop smoking! You can do everything else right, but if you smoke you up your heart attack risk by more than double. I have been around many people who smoked and quit. I don?t have clinical data to tell the story, but my experience with them has, in all cases, been that their moods and attitudes improved. That will help a lot. In one case, a blind friend who quit smoking ?cold turkey? had been looking for a job for nearly three years. Soon after quitting, she landed a job, which she is still doing more than five years later. It truly matters!

Physical activity (known widely as exercise) helps a lot with mood and attitude as well. As you gain strength and stamina, you will feel much better physically, and your mental outlook will improve, too. You don?t have to do anything strenuous or difficult?in fact, you shouldn?t at first if you?ve mostly been sitting. But go for a walk every day. Start off with a block, or a couple of minutes around the house. Increase the distance and your speed as you go along. I own a treadmill, because it snows quite a bit here during some winters, and we have blasting winds sometimes, so walking outside is just not my cup of tea! On the treadmill I bought, I can use all the functions I care about (though I can?t read the screen, being totally blind). But everything on the machine is controlled with a real push-button! 

I am a type 2 diabetic and a former registered dietitian, so I play around with food quite a bit. I like food from both the crockpot and Instant Pot, one of which is accessible with the iPhone. Here are just a couple of guidelines to use to improve your eating plan:

1.  The container is not a serving. Have someone help you know the number of servings in a container, and the number of grams of carbohydrate in a serving. If you eat more than one serving, that isn?t a problem, but if you do, you have to count the carbs for each serving. That adds up fast! If you eat the whole container and it?s four servings, you?re getting way too much.
2. You can choose prepared meals that are lower in carbs and salt, but you need to figure out which ones those are and which ones you like. Healthy Choice is one brand of these meals; Stouffer?s Lean Cuisine is another?but I?m not endorsing either of these, and there are also other brands. These are examples.
3. Eating to feel less sad does not work. Quitting smoking and exercise help that. Eat when you?re hungry, and not all the time. Having said that, eat what you like that fits in your healthier diet. People who give up this and give up that never succeed long-term, and long-term is what matters here.
4. Eating foods lower in carbohydrates will cut your cravings for those foods. Keep servings of starchy vegetables, refined grains, and especially sugar and other sweeteners, small. In most restaurants, a good tip is to cut the baked potato at least in half! Not everyone can do what I?m doing, but I skip sugar and sweeteners altogether, also white flour and other refined grains, and I can now eat a piece of chocolate without eating the whole bag. I don?t know if you can do it, and quit smoking first?don?t do these things together. But it will help.

Just one other comment: Many of us on this list are totally blind and have cooked for years, from scratch. To improve your mood, stop blaming what you can?t do on the blindness, and start looking for the support group someone mentioned, or help from your state agency. Get some training. You can learn to take care of yourself, including feeding yourself, without help?or with very little. But only you can make the decision to increase confidence in your abilities by tossing the ?I?m blind? trap and getting help to believe that blindness doesn?t have to hold you back from anything you want to do. 

Please accept this in the spirit of a ?you-can-do-it? pep talk, not judgment of your life so far. Your new life can start today?and it can be a happy one!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:26 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Wed Jan 23 21:33:56 2019
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:33:56 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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hello it's lester
my question is about the talking prodigy  meter Does the meter have a date 
on it  when it was made
do the meters go bad
also how long does it last
thanks for any info

-----Original Message----- 
From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: sandi
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Ryan,

First, get help, whatever you need, and stop smoking! You can do everything 
else right, but if you smoke you up your heart attack risk by more than 
double. I have been around many people who smoked and quit. I don?t have 
clinical data to tell the story, but my experience with them has, in all 
cases, been that their moods and attitudes improved. That will help a lot. 
In one case, a blind friend who quit smoking ?cold turkey? had been looking 
for a job for nearly three years. Soon after quitting, she landed a job, 
which she is still doing more than five years later. It truly matters!

Physical activity (known widely as exercise) helps a lot with mood and 
attitude as well. As you gain strength and stamina, you will feel much 
better physically, and your mental outlook will improve, too. You don?t have 
to do anything strenuous or difficult?in fact, you shouldn?t at first if you?ve 
mostly been sitting. But go for a walk every day. Start off with a block, or 
a couple of minutes around the house. Increase the distance and your speed 
as you go along. I own a treadmill, because it snows quite a bit here during 
some winters, and we have blasting winds sometimes, so walking outside is 
just not my cup of tea! On the treadmill I bought, I can use all the 
functions I care about (though I can?t read the screen, being totally 
blind). But everything on the machine is controlled with a real push-button!

I am a type 2 diabetic and a former registered dietitian, so I play around 
with food quite a bit. I like food from both the crockpot and Instant Pot, 
one of which is accessible with the iPhone. Here are just a couple of 
guidelines to use to improve your eating plan:

1.  The container is not a serving. Have someone help you know the number of 
servings in a container, and the number of grams of carbohydrate in a 
serving. If you eat more than one serving, that isn?t a problem, but if you 
do, you have to count the carbs for each serving. That adds up fast! If you 
eat the whole container and it?s four servings, you?re getting way too much.
2. You can choose prepared meals that are lower in carbs and salt, but you 
need to figure out which ones those are and which ones you like. Healthy 
Choice is one brand of these meals; Stouffer?s Lean Cuisine is another?but I?m 
not endorsing either of these, and there are also other brands. These are 
examples.
3. Eating to feel less sad does not work. Quitting smoking and exercise help 
that. Eat when you?re hungry, and not all the time. Having said that, eat 
what you like that fits in your healthier diet. People who give up this and 
give up that never succeed long-term, and long-term is what matters here.
4. Eating foods lower in carbohydrates will cut your cravings for those 
foods. Keep servings of starchy vegetables, refined grains, and especially 
sugar and other sweeteners, small. In most restaurants, a good tip is to cut 
the baked potato at least in half! Not everyone can do what I?m doing, but I 
skip sugar and sweeteners altogether, also white flour and other refined 
grains, and I can now eat a piece of chocolate without eating the whole bag. 
I don?t know if you can do it, and quit smoking first?don?t do these things 
together. But it will help.

Just one other comment: Many of us on this list are totally blind and have 
cooked for years, from scratch. To improve your mood, stop blaming what you 
can?t do on the blindness, and start looking for the support group someone 
mentioned, or help from your state agency. Get some training. You can learn 
to take care of yourself, including feeding yourself, without help?or with 
very little. But only you can make the decision to increase confidence in 
your abilities by tossing the ?I?m blind? trap and getting help to believe 
that blindness doesn?t have to hold you back from anything you want to do.

Please accept this in the spirit of a ?you-can-do-it? pep talk, not judgment 
of your life so far. Your new life can start today?and it can be a happy 
one!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:26 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person 
that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are 
getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I 
smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from 
the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 21:47:40 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:47:40 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
Message-ID: <002e01d4b365$458c5300$d0a4f900$@gmail.com>

Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go insulin
pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would also work for type
1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site below for
anyone interested in this one. 

 

 

https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 22:04:37 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:04:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Sandy,

Was hoping you would chime in, grin. Well said.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Ryan,

First, get help, whatever you need, and stop smoking! You can do everything else right, but if you smoke you up your heart attack risk by more than double. I have been around many people who smoked and quit. I don?t have clinical data to tell the story, but my experience with them has, in all cases, been that their moods and attitudes improved. That will help a lot. In one case, a blind friend who quit smoking ?cold turkey? had been looking for a job for nearly three years. Soon after quitting, she landed a job, which she is still doing more than five years later. It truly matters!

Physical activity (known widely as exercise) helps a lot with mood and attitude as well. As you gain strength and stamina, you will feel much better physically, and your mental outlook will improve, too. You don?t have to do anything strenuous or difficult?in fact, you shouldn?t at first if you?ve mostly been sitting. But go for a walk every day. Start off with a block, or a couple of minutes around the house. Increase the distance and your speed as you go along. I own a treadmill, because it snows quite a bit here during some winters, and we have blasting winds sometimes, so walking outside is just not my cup of tea! On the treadmill I bought, I can use all the functions I care about (though I can?t read the screen, being totally blind). But everything on the machine is controlled with a real push-button! 

I am a type 2 diabetic and a former registered dietitian, so I play around with food quite a bit. I like food from both the crockpot and Instant Pot, one of which is accessible with the iPhone. Here are just a couple of guidelines to use to improve your eating plan:

1.  The container is not a serving. Have someone help you know the number of servings in a container, and the number of grams of carbohydrate in a serving. If you eat more than one serving, that isn?t a problem, but if you do, you have to count the carbs for each serving. That adds up fast! If you eat the whole container and it?s four servings, you?re getting way too much.
2. You can choose prepared meals that are lower in carbs and salt, but you need to figure out which ones those are and which ones you like. Healthy Choice is one brand of these meals; Stouffer?s Lean Cuisine is another?but I?m not endorsing either of these, and there are also other brands. These are examples.
3. Eating to feel less sad does not work. Quitting smoking and exercise help that. Eat when you?re hungry, and not all the time. Having said that, eat what you like that fits in your healthier diet. People who give up this and give up that never succeed long-term, and long-term is what matters here.
4. Eating foods lower in carbohydrates will cut your cravings for those foods. Keep servings of starchy vegetables, refined grains, and especially sugar and other sweeteners, small. In most restaurants, a good tip is to cut the baked potato at least in half! Not everyone can do what I?m doing, but I skip sugar and sweeteners altogether, also white flour and other refined grains, and I can now eat a piece of chocolate without eating the whole bag. I don?t know if you can do it, and quit smoking first?don?t do these things together. But it will help.

Just one other comment: Many of us on this list are totally blind and have cooked for years, from scratch. To improve your mood, stop blaming what you can?t do on the blindness, and start looking for the support group someone mentioned, or help from your state agency. Get some training. You can learn to take care of yourself, including feeding yourself, without help?or with very little. But only you can make the decision to increase confidence in your abilities by tossing the ?I?m blind? trap and getting help to believe that blindness doesn?t have to hold you back from anything you want to do. 

Please accept this in the spirit of a ?you-can-do-it? pep talk, not judgment of your life so far. Your new life can start today?and it can be a happy one!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:26 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 23 22:06:27 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:06:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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As far as I know, meters of any brand are good until they just stop working or malfunction. In my 33 years of experience using various meters, none have just quit. I've been using My current Prodigy Voice for almost 10 years now with no problem.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3:34 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

hello it's lester
my question is about the talking prodigy  meter Does the meter have a date on it  when it was made do the meters go bad also how long does it last thanks for any info

-----Original Message-----
From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: sandi
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Ryan,

First, get help, whatever you need, and stop smoking! You can do everything else right, but if you smoke you up your heart attack risk by more than double. I have been around many people who smoked and quit. I don?t have clinical data to tell the story, but my experience with them has, in all cases, been that their moods and attitudes improved. That will help a lot. 
In one case, a blind friend who quit smoking ?cold turkey? had been looking for a job for nearly three years. Soon after quitting, she landed a job, which she is still doing more than five years later. It truly matters!

Physical activity (known widely as exercise) helps a lot with mood and attitude as well. As you gain strength and stamina, you will feel much better physically, and your mental outlook will improve, too. You don?t have to do anything strenuous or difficult?in fact, you shouldn?t at first if you?ve mostly been sitting. But go for a walk every day. Start off with a block, or a couple of minutes around the house. Increase the distance and your speed as you go along. I own a treadmill, because it snows quite a bit here during some winters, and we have blasting winds sometimes, so walking outside is just not my cup of tea! On the treadmill I bought, I can use all the functions I care about (though I can?t read the screen, being totally blind). But everything on the machine is controlled with a real push-button!

I am a type 2 diabetic and a former registered dietitian, so I play around with food quite a bit. I like food from both the crockpot and Instant Pot, one of which is accessible with the iPhone. Here are just a couple of guidelines to use to improve your eating plan:

1.  The container is not a serving. Have someone help you know the number of servings in a container, and the number of grams of carbohydrate in a serving. If you eat more than one serving, that isn?t a problem, but if you do, you have to count the carbs for each serving. That adds up fast! If you eat the whole container and it?s four servings, you?re getting way too much.
2. You can choose prepared meals that are lower in carbs and salt, but you need to figure out which ones those are and which ones you like. Healthy Choice is one brand of these meals; Stouffer?s Lean Cuisine is another?but I?m not endorsing either of these, and there are also other brands. These are examples.
3. Eating to feel less sad does not work. Quitting smoking and exercise help that. Eat when you?re hungry, and not all the time. Having said that, eat what you like that fits in your healthier diet. People who give up this and give up that never succeed long-term, and long-term is what matters here.
4. Eating foods lower in carbohydrates will cut your cravings for those foods. Keep servings of starchy vegetables, refined grains, and especially sugar and other sweeteners, small. In most restaurants, a good tip is to cut the baked potato at least in half! Not everyone can do what I?m doing, but I skip sugar and sweeteners altogether, also white flour and other refined grains, and I can now eat a piece of chocolate without eating the whole bag. 
I don?t know if you can do it, and quit smoking first?don?t do these things together. But it will help.

Just one other comment: Many of us on this list are totally blind and have cooked for years, from scratch. To improve your mood, stop blaming what you can?t do on the blindness, and start looking for the support group someone mentioned, or help from your state agency. Get some training. You can learn to take care of yourself, including feeding yourself, without help?or with very little. But only you can make the decision to increase confidence in your abilities by tossing the ?I?m blind? trap and getting help to believe that blindness doesn?t have to hold you back from anything you want to do.

Please accept this in the spirit of a ?you-can-do-it? pep talk, not judgment of your life so far. Your new life can start today?and it can be a happy one!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:26 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Wed Jan 23 22:59:04 2019
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:59:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Hello its Lester with a question about a meter  I am blind and I would like 
to know about the prodigy  voice  meter
can I use it with  my computer so I can pair with my docter
do u have soft ware that comes with it or do you have to buy it
thanks

-----Original Message----- 
From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:06 PM
To: 'Lester Cameron' ; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

As far as I know, meters of any brand are good until they just stop working 
or malfunction. In my 33 years of experience using various meters, none have 
just quit. I've been using My current Prodigy Voice for almost 10 years now 
with no problem.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lester 
Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3:34 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

hello it's lester
my question is about the talking prodigy  meter Does the meter have a date 
on it  when it was made do the meters go bad also how long does it last 
thanks for any info

-----Original Message-----
From: sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: sandi
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Ryan,

First, get help, whatever you need, and stop smoking! You can do everything 
else right, but if you smoke you up your heart attack risk by more than 
double. I have been around many people who smoked and quit. I don?t have 
clinical data to tell the story, but my experience with them has, in all 
cases, been that their moods and attitudes improved. That will help a lot.
In one case, a blind friend who quit smoking ?cold turkey? had been looking 
for a job for nearly three years. Soon after quitting, she landed a job, 
which she is still doing more than five years later. It truly matters!

Physical activity (known widely as exercise) helps a lot with mood and 
attitude as well. As you gain strength and stamina, you will feel much 
better physically, and your mental outlook will improve, too. You don?t have 
to do anything strenuous or difficult?in fact, you shouldn?t at first if you?ve 
mostly been sitting. But go for a walk every day. Start off with a block, or 
a couple of minutes around the house. Increase the distance and your speed 
as you go along. I own a treadmill, because it snows quite a bit here during 
some winters, and we have blasting winds sometimes, so walking outside is 
just not my cup of tea! On the treadmill I bought, I can use all the 
functions I care about (though I can?t read the screen, being totally 
blind). But everything on the machine is controlled with a real push-button!

I am a type 2 diabetic and a former registered dietitian, so I play around 
with food quite a bit. I like food from both the crockpot and Instant Pot, 
one of which is accessible with the iPhone. Here are just a couple of 
guidelines to use to improve your eating plan:

1.  The container is not a serving. Have someone help you know the number of 
servings in a container, and the number of grams of carbohydrate in a 
serving. If you eat more than one serving, that isn?t a problem, but if you 
do, you have to count the carbs for each serving. That adds up fast! If you 
eat the whole container and it?s four servings, you?re getting way too much.
2. You can choose prepared meals that are lower in carbs and salt, but you 
need to figure out which ones those are and which ones you like. Healthy 
Choice is one brand of these meals; Stouffer?s Lean Cuisine is another?but I?m 
not endorsing either of these, and there are also other brands. These are 
examples.
3. Eating to feel less sad does not work. Quitting smoking and exercise help 
that. Eat when you?re hungry, and not all the time. Having said that, eat 
what you like that fits in your healthier diet. People who give up this and 
give up that never succeed long-term, and long-term is what matters here.
4. Eating foods lower in carbohydrates will cut your cravings for those 
foods. Keep servings of starchy vegetables, refined grains, and especially 
sugar and other sweeteners, small. In most restaurants, a good tip is to cut 
the baked potato at least in half! Not everyone can do what I?m doing, but I 
skip sugar and sweeteners altogether, also white flour and other refined 
grains, and I can now eat a piece of chocolate without eating the whole bag.
I don?t know if you can do it, and quit smoking first?don?t do these things 
together. But it will help.

Just one other comment: Many of us on this list are totally blind and have 
cooked for years, from scratch. To improve your mood, stop blaming what you 
can?t do on the blindness, and start looking for the support group someone 
mentioned, or help from your state agency. Get some training. You can learn 
to take care of yourself, including feeding yourself, without help?or with 
very little. But only you can make the decision to increase confidence in 
your abilities by tossing the ?I?m blind? trap and getting help to believe 
that blindness doesn?t have to hold you back from anything you want to do.

Please accept this in the spirit of a ?you-can-do-it? pep talk, not judgment 
of your life so far. Your new life can start today?and it can be a happy 
one!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:26 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person 
that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are 
getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I 
smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from 
the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 23 22:59:27 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:59:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <55b5b7e4.3db7.4263.b55f.c628875817cd@samobile.net>

Many like that drink in the summer time.
Sorry you folks went blind, we have a friend here in town who is blind 
in one eye from something happening to him for surgery.
He woke up and found he was blind.
He isn't diabetic he is the opposite. He needs the sugar.
He had cataract surgery to go blind in one eye.

Original message:
> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full of
> information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from Ohio. I
> have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been making the
> best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My friends say that I
> took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a party! LOL

> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize that
> sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are members of the
> Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a member, you may want to
> consider it.

> Sincerely,
> Walter Mitchell
> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network
> Board member, National Diabetes Action Network
> (513) 582-8606
> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
> getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 23 23:03:20 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:03:20 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <c7de768f.b426.4766.9251.e1f524f4afae@samobile.net>

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this list 
> has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I use 
> the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables. 
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along with 
> a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full of
>> information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from Ohio. I
>> have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been making the
>> best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My friends say that I
>> took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize that
>> sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are members of the
>> Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a member, you may want to
>> consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network
>> Board member, National Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
>> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
>> getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
>> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
>> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 23 23:04:42 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:04:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <c15879e3.3103.46f5.8e09.8c00e0c8a2cd@samobile.net>

Yes what I do is set the bottle on the table, or in my rite hand while 
I go in and try to get one strip at a time.
If tipping they are all happy to come out.

Original message:
> I started using the Prodigy Voice recently based on feedback from this 
> group. I really love it. I do have some vision, but this makes me feel 
> more certain when able to hear the results.
> Does anyone have tips on getting the test strips out of the bottle 
> without spilling them all over the place?
> Thanks,
> Melanie

> Sent from Melanie's i phone

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 10:54 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hello and welcome to the list.

>> I was sighted for 22 years with type 1 diabetes, then became blind after an
>> illness. I've been totally blind for 16 years now. My husband and I are both
>> blind and live on our own. We have 2 little boys. In addition to my
>> diabetes, I also have a couple of other minor health concerns.

>> I love cooking and baking and do it on a regular basis, so if you have
>> questions about how to prepare food nonvisually, don't hesitate to ask. To
>> begin eating healthier, you don't necessarily have to cook all the time, but
>> start eating healthier foods like fresh fruits and veggies, Greek yogurt,
>> and if eating canned food, buy low sodium versions, which most brands
>> usually have. Drink lots of water, at least 64 ounces a day. Cooking
>> nonvisually isn't that difficult. Do you have specific meals you enjoy? I
>> can give you some simple recipes to begin with when you're ready.

>> I use a Prodigy Voice and like it, and I recently started using the Dexcom
>> CGM. There is also the Clever Choice meter that is accessible for blind
>> diabetics. You may want to ask your doctor about a CGM, because it's a
>> device that diabetics use that test your glucose levels without having to
>> poke your finger several times a day. For blind people, we access the
>> readings on the device through an app on a smart device like an iPhone.
>> Several of us on the list use a CGM, so if you have more questions, feel
>> free to ask.

>> I also use an insulin pump and have pretty much since I became blind.

>> Living nonvisually can be an adjustment, especially if you have health
>> concerns, but it can be done and done successfully. I'm sure you're
>> overwhelmed right now, but reaching out to this list is a great start to
>> begin networking with other blind people, learning tips and methods to
>> employ nonvisually. Feel free to ask any questions you have, and we will all
>> do our best to provide what answers we can.

>> Bridgit
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
>> mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
>> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
>> getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
>> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
>> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 23 23:48:39 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:48:39 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
Message-ID: <4b93c725.07ac.4a9b.bd8c.5d207776a2ab@samobile.net>

Hello
I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches 
would you get for a month?
Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I could spill.
Maybe I am missing a step.
My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

Original message:
> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go insulin
> pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would also work for type
> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site below for
> anyone interested in this one.





> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Jan 24 00:06:08 2019
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:06:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <002e01d4b365$458c5300$d0a4f900$@gmail.com>
References: <002e01d4b365$458c5300$d0a4f900$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A329D2CAA4EA4033B0BDE6447E2467E4@eileen>

Hi Gary,

Thanks for letting us know. You know what, I think I had heard of the V-Go back when I first started considering getting a pump. I don?t think it would be good for me since its more of a patch and doesn?t allow for really fine-tuning the delivery of smaller insulin doses where needed. Here is some of what the web site had to say:

?If regular adjustments or modifications to the basal rate of insulin are required in a 24-hour period, or if the amount of insulin used at meals requires
adjustments of less than 2-Unit increments, use of the V-Go Wearable Insulin Delivery Device may result in hypoglycemia. The following conditions may occur?

It went on so I?m not pasting it in hear if anyone wants to read it you can it from the link.

Eileen

From: gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: gary-melconian 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go insulin
pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would also work for type
1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site below for
anyone interested in this one. 

 

 

https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 00:47:22 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:47:22 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <55b5b7e4.3db7.4263.b55f.c628875817cd@samobile.net>
References: <55b5b7e4.3db7.4263.b55f.c628875817cd@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <050f01d4b37e$5e466570$1ad33050$@gmail.com>

Nothing to say sorry about. Being blind isn't a sad thing; it's just a
thing. As someone who used to be fully sighted and am now totally blind, the
only real impact blindness has had on my life are the negative societal
perceptions that want to say I'm not capable or equal; that insist being
blind is limiting and debilitating, causing society to refuse to consider
accessibility. As long as we consider being blind, or disabled in general,
as "sad," we can't expect to be treated as equals, making inclusion and
accessibility a real thing.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:59 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Many like that drink in the summer time.
Sorry you folks went blind, we have a friend here in town who is blind in
one eye from something happening to him for surgery.
He woke up and found he was blind.
He isn't diabetic he is the opposite. He needs the sugar.
He had cataract surgery to go blind in one eye.

Original message:
> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is full 
> of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am from 
> Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and have been 
> making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in life. My 
> friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is having a 
> party! LOL

> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
> member, you may want to consider it.

> Sincerely,
> Walter Mitchell
> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
> Diabetes Action Network
> (513) 582-8606
> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a
week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
> are getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I
find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 00:50:54 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:50:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <c7de768f.b426.4766.9251.e1f524f4afae@samobile.net>
References: <c7de768f.b426.4766.9251.e1f524f4afae@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <051001d4b37e$dcdf2610$969d7230$@gmail.com>

Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 00:51:49 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:51:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <4b93c725.07ac.4a9b.bd8c.5d207776a2ab@samobile.net>
References: <4b93c725.07ac.4a9b.bd8c.5d207776a2ab@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <051101d4b37e$fd715060$f853f120$@gmail.com>

This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

Hello
I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches would you
get for a month?
Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I could
spill.
Maybe I am missing a step.
My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

Original message:
> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go 
> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would also 
> work for type
> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site below 
> for anyone interested in this one.





> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 24 00:59:29 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:59:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <051001d4b37e$dcdf2610$969d7230$@gmail.com>
References: <c7de768f.b426.4766.9251.e1f524f4afae@samobile.net>
	<051001d4b37e$dcdf2610$969d7230$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901231958410.18429@panix1.panix.com>

Sweet potatoes are a better alternative to potatoes due to their
nutritional content.

On Wed, 23 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:50:54
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>
> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>
> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.
>
> Original message:
> > I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this
> > list has been great.
> > Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really
> > like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues
> > that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I
> > use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> > Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along
> > with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> > Amber
>
> >> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
> >> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> >> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
> >> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
> >> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
> >> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in
> >> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is
> >> having a party! LOL
>
> >> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
> >> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
> >> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
> >> member, you may want to consider it.
>
> >> Sincerely,
> >> Walter Mitchell
> >> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
> >> Diabetes Action Network
> >> (513) 582-8606
> >> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
>
>
>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> >> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>
> >> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> >> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> >> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
> >> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> >> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch
> >> are getting bad.
> >> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
> >> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> >> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not
> >> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> >> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
>
> >> t
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 01:25:47 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:25:47 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <051001d4b37e$dcdf2610$969d7230$@gmail.com>
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	<051001d4b37e$dcdf2610$969d7230$@gmail.com>
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Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 01:30:40 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 17:30:40 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <4b93c725.07ac.4a9b.bd8c.5d207776a2ab@samobile.net>
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I was given the sample to try out as its fairly new.since I have a good PPO
in california .i  will ask about.its also covered by medicare as  it will be
in the same ball park guessing as other  insulin  delivery systems like
insulin pumps. Don't know but just guessing.i will hav more info as
already I'm thinking about  it and doing more  research on the matter. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 3:49 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

Hello
I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches would you
get for a month?
Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I could
spill.
Maybe I am missing a step.
My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

Original message:
> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go 
> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would also 
> work for type
> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site below 
> for anyone interested in this one.





> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 02:05:19 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:05:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <c54dd862.4292.4496.b7b6.1d1672821158@samobile.net>

My numbers in the morning are so low for this cencer where with finger 
sticking I am at 95 so no matter what they are,
I won't stop eating them.
We just adjust everything so I can do it.
Glad you like the glutin free items.
Glad they are out there.

Original message:
> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose 
> levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big 
> difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those 
> without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the 
> less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will 
> be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like 
> bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really
>> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues
>> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I
>> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in
>>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is
>>> having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not
>>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first 
>>> thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
>>> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 02:08:35 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:08:35 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
Message-ID: <e13aa2fd.8568.40e5.b2f3.e1897e6031f9@samobile.net>

Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take 
the shot twice a day.
Would love to give it away.
Not having to do it any more.
I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop using it?
That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

Original message:
> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Hello
> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches would you
> get for a month?
> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I could
> spill.
> Maybe I am missing a step.
> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

> Original message:
>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go
>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would also
>> work for type
>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site below
>> for anyone interested in this one.





>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 02:15:50 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:15:50 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 grams of carbs.

There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars. For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular gluten products doo.

This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.  

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Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
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Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 02:22:01 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:22:01 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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It can also be different for type 1s and type 2s. Sometimes, type 2s don't experience glucose spikes the same way as type 1s, though not always. It just depends. But even in non-diabetics, products high on the glycemic index, like crackers and potatoes, will create glucose spikes, their pancrease just kicks in, delivering the right amount of insulin in the right amount of time. For diabetics, obviously this doesn't happen, which is why we need medication of some sort.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:05 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

My numbers in the morning are so low for this cencer where with finger sticking I am at 95 so no matter what they are, I won't stop eating them.
We just adjust everything so I can do it.
Glad you like the glutin free items.
Glad they are out there.

Original message:
> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  
>>> witch are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 02:33:07 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:33:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <a1b763b3.3025.42e4.8491.1463eeb6502f@samobile.net>

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not found 
> Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high fiber 
> carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other foods. It 
> has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars. 
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular gluten 
> products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose 
> levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big 
> difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those 
> without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the 
> less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will 
> be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like 
> bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really
>> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues
>> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I
>> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in
>>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is
>>> having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not
>>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first 
>>> thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
>>> _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 02:34:29 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:34:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <e13aa2fd.8568.40e5.b2f3.e1897e6031f9@samobile.net>
References: <e13aa2fd.8568.40e5.b2f3.e1897e6031f9@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <055b01d4b38d$557ad160$00707420$@gmail.com>

Taking insulin is what helps lower your A1-C. Taking insulin actually only
helps with better control over glucose levels. If taking insulin, and you
lower your A1-C, and then you stopped taking insulin, your A1-C would go
back up.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:09 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take the
shot twice a day.
Would love to give it away.
Not having to do it any more.
I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop using
it?
That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

Original message:
> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Hello
> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches 
> would you get for a month?
> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I 
> could spill.
> Maybe I am missing a step.
> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

> Original message:
>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go 
>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would 
>> also work for type
>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site 
>> below for anyone interested in this one.





>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 02:36:45 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:36:45 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <a1b763b3.3025.42e4.8491.1463eeb6502f@samobile.net>
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Message-ID: <055c01d4b38d$a65b02d0$f3110870$@gmail.com>

Hummus can be found at any grocery store. It's usually sold in the refrigerated area, but some brands can be found on regular shelves. My favorite brand is Sabra, which Target, in addition to several other stores, carries.

Hummus is pureed chick peas mixed with olive oil and seasonings.

You can literally find it anywhere.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  
>>> witch are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 02:42:33 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:42:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
Message-ID: <e126f7a7.bbeb.4018.b6cb.1e0f26f47e02@samobile.net>

So this works the same way?
The VG pump?
If it is a patch then what on earth would you put the insolin into?
Confused Dar
Original message:
> Taking insulin is what helps lower your A1-C. Taking insulin actually only
> helps with better control over glucose levels. If taking insulin, and you
> lower your A1-C, and then you stopped taking insulin, your A1-C would go
> back up.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:09 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take the
> shot twice a day.
> Would love to give it away.
> Not having to do it any more.
> I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
> My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop using
> it?
> That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

> Original message:
>> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

>> Hello
>> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches
>> would you get for a month?
>> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I
>> could spill.
>> Maybe I am missing a step.
>> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
>> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
>> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go
>>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would
>>> also work for type
>>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site
>>> below for anyone interested in this one.





>>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 02:46:43 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 20:46:43 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <e126f7a7.bbeb.4018.b6cb.1e0f26f47e02@samobile.net>
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Message-ID: <056c01d4b38f$0a9948a0$1fcbd9e0$@gmail.com>

I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT WORKS; ALL I KNOW IS THAT IT'S SOME SORT OF INSULIN
DELIVERING SYSTEM.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:43 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

So this works the same way?
The VG pump?
If it is a patch then what on earth would you put the insolin into?
Confused Dar
Original message:
> Taking insulin is what helps lower your A1-C. Taking insulin actually 
> only helps with better control over glucose levels. If taking insulin, 
> and you lower your A1-C, and then you stopped taking insulin, your 
> A1-C would go back up.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:09 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take 
> the shot twice a day.
> Would love to give it away.
> Not having to do it any more.
> I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
> My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop 
> using it?
> That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

> Original message:
>> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

>> Hello
>> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches 
>> would you get for a month?
>> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I 
>> could spill.
>> Maybe I am missing a step.
>> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
>> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
>> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go 
>>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would 
>>> also work for type
>>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site 
>>> below for anyone interested in this one.





>>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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>>> y
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 03:11:36 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:11:36 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
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I'm in the same boat. so I am thinking about doing this as an alternative to
multiple shots during the  day and seeing what happens.the  best ccase is
that  I can get rid of those multiple shots and lower my a1c even lower then
what it needs to be at  the moment .  I can catch them with the dexcom.this
is where  I se the benefit  outweighting he costs, for me.i am also going to
look ath the cost savings as well .at the  moment on my insurance plan i end
up paying out of pocket for my short acting and long acting insulin a lot
and so that is another consideration as well.  
 Will let you now what the v-go cost and what improvements its does for me
in my diabetes management goes.  
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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:09 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take the
shot twice a day.
Would love to give it away.
Not having to do it any more.
I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop using
it?
That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

Original message:
> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Hello
> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches 
> would you get for a month?
> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I 
> could spill.
> Maybe I am missing a step.
> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

> Original message:
>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go 
>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would 
>> also work for type
>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site 
>> below for anyone interested in this one.





>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 03:12:48 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:12:48 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  
>>> witch are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 03:19:44 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:19:44 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <e126f7a7.bbeb.4018.b6cb.1e0f26f47e02@samobile.net>
References: <e126f7a7.bbeb.4018.b6cb.1e0f26f47e02@samobile.net>
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This is how things  work. I have the  sample  v-go unit, it looks like the
dexcom g6 in size.its got a cartrage like area wher the insulin is filled.
Once the  cartrige is fille then you insert the patch  with the needle an on
the back of that dexcom g5 looking designed unit there is a button on  the
unit that you start the process you tap on a little pea shaped button on the
unit and that  starts the process and based on  needs and use  case that is
how the process works.i am not going to start the sample till I make sure
that  my insurance provider covers the entire costs of the entire product
this  time .as lately I have been hosed by my insurance for out of pocket co
pay of over 30% for both short term and long term insulin.  




From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 03:24:30 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:24:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
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References: <e126f7a7.bbeb.4018.b6cb.1e0f26f47e02@samobile.net>
	<056c01d4b38f$0a9948a0$1fcbd9e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007401d4b394$53722bf0$fa5683d0$@gmail.com>

I'll find the youtube video on how its  done. From the description by the
rep its working just like a insulin pump.what the purpose of an insulin pum
to  deliver insulin in a aefficient way and that is what the v-go insulin
delivery  system does. 






From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 03:28:58 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:28:58 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers hwot he v-go insulin delivery system works
 and youtube video
Message-ID: <001101d4b394$f2248b80$d66da280$@gmail.com>

Hello heres how  the v-go insulin delivery system works and youtube video
link. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoImCVPvctM



From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 04:08:31 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:08:31 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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	<051001d4b37e$dcdf2610$969d7230$@gmail.com>
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Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), or steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the most part.

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
>> _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 04:26:27 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:26:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
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	<007101d4b392$84fd0ac0$8ef72040$@gmail.com>
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Isn't that always the crux? What our insurance is willing to provide. Such a
shame.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:12 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

I'm in the same boat. so I am thinking about doing this as an alternative to
multiple shots during the  day and seeing what happens.the  best ccase is
that  I can get rid of those multiple shots and lower my a1c even lower then
what it needs to be at  the moment .  I can catch them with the dexcom.this
is where  I se the benefit  outweighting he costs, for me.i am also going to
look ath the cost savings as well .at the  moment on my insurance plan i end
up paying out of pocket for my short acting and long acting insulin a lot
and so that is another consideration as well.  
 Will let you now what the v-go cost and what improvements its does for me
in my diabetes management goes.  
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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take the
shot twice a day.
Would love to give it away.
Not having to do it any more.
I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop using
it?
That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

Original message:
> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Hello
> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches 
> would you get for a month?
> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I 
> could spill.
> Maybe I am missing a step.
> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

> Original message:
>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go 
>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would 
>> also work for type
>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site 
>> below for anyone interested in this one.





>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 04:28:58 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:28:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 04:31:41 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:31:41 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Yes, for sure. I also just don't care for cereal. Even as a kid, I wasn't a big cereal person. My kids like oatmeal and we add honey or fruit.

Bridgit

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Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), or steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the most part.

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 04:41:23 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:41:23 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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You can also very easily make your own hummus quickly in a blender. Buy canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans); open the can and drain off the liquid, then rinse the beans. Dump the beans into a blender (whatever kind you use), and pulse them till they?re smooth, or till you like their texture. Add two or three tablespoons of olive oil (make sure it?s extra-virgin), and your choice of spices, herbs, or finely chopped vegetables (peppers, onion, etc.) and pulse just a couple of times to mix. Voila (French for ?there it is!?)! It actually makes a fine vegetarian sandwich on whole-grain bread with some crunchy veggies, a bit of your favorite condiment, etc. Serving size is about a fourth of the recipe.

Enjoy!

Sandi

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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

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> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
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> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 04:44:30 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:44:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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I love steel-cut oats with chopped apple (not applesauce) and cinnamon, and just a touch of honey. The apple makes it sweet enough if you use a good, sweet apple. Oats are also good with a couple of tablespoons of all-natural peanut butter stirred in. Very thick! 

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:36 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes, for sure. I also just don't care for cereal. Even as a kid, I wasn't a big cereal person. My kids like oatmeal and we add honey or fruit.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), or steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the most part.

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 04:46:02 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 23:46:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
Message-ID: <ec24416c.35ea.4a48.9afb.fc5e54f133ed@samobile.net>

My co payment is at times unreal.
I also would like to stop one of my pills.
That also is more than I feel I should be paying.
Because the pill is at cost.
Not the generic.

Original message:
> I'm in the same boat. so I am thinking about doing this as an alternative to
> multiple shots during the  day and seeing what happens.the  best ccase is
> that  I can get rid of those multiple shots and lower my a1c even lower then
> what it needs to be at  the moment .  I can catch them with the dexcom.this
> is where  I se the benefit  outweighting he costs, for me.i am also going to
> look ath the cost savings as well .at the  moment on my insurance plan i end
> up paying out of pocket for my short acting and long acting insulin a lot
> and so that is another consideration as well.
>  Will let you now what the v-go cost and what improvements its does for me
> in my diabetes management goes.
> -----Original Message-----
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> via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

> Yes I understand this, where I am a type two diabetic, and I do take the
> shot twice a day.
> Would love to give it away.
> Not having to do it any more.
> I also couldn't find out what the cost of it was.
> My other question would be after the a one c would go down, you stop using
> it?
> That was how it sounded to me reading the discription.

> Original message:
>> This is not a CGM but an insulin pump.

>> -----Original Message-----
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>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:49 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

>> Hello
>> I read up on this, where if it is a 24 hour patch how many patches
>> would you get for a month?
>> Also for me I would be concerned pouring insulin into something I
>> could spill.
>> Maybe I am missing a step.
>> My numbers are really good in the morning testing rite away.
>> I will keep this and ask my friend when I see her in February.
>> Couldn't find a price, or where you could ask your insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Hello here's the info after I called my endo today.its called v-go
>>> insulin pump.he says its for type 2 but I am not sure if it would
>>> also work for type
>>> 1 as wel. So I am leaving the link to the v-go insulin pump site
>>> below for anyone interested in this one.





>>> https://www.go-vgo.com/how-v-go-works/what-is-v-go/

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 04:48:54 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 23:48:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
Message-ID: <d4fc42e4.f5e5.401b.9392.a2e7c1693662@samobile.net>

OK I understand, except does the cartridge already filled with the insulin?
I also want to talk to someone out here to make sure it would be a good 
thing for me.
I won't even get the sample unless you think that would be the oly way 
they would understand what I am trying to do.

Original message:
> This is how things  work. I have the  sample  v-go unit, it looks like the
> dexcom g6 in size.its got a cartrage like area wher the insulin is filled.
> Once the  cartrige is fille then you insert the patch  with the needle an on
> the back of that dexcom g5 looking designed unit there is a button on  the
> unit that you start the process you tap on a little pea shaped button on the
> unit and that  starts the process and based on  needs and use  case that is
> how the process works.i am not going to start the sample till I make sure
> that  my insurance provider covers the entire costs of the entire product
> this  time .as lately I have been hosed by my insurance for out of pocket co
> pay of over 30% for both short term and long term insulin.


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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 04:57:19 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 23:57:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers hwot he v-go insulin delivery system
 works and youtube video
Message-ID: <1c9bdee4.bcb9.4e28.ad38.35f78f423b0b@samobile.net>

That was kind of you to send this so we would listen.
I still am not sure how I would know if the insulin was at the top.
And wouldn't want to spill.
How would you do this for yourself?
Thaks again.

Original message:
> Hello heres how  the v-go insulin delivery system works and youtube video
> link.



> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoImCVPvctM

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 05:01:19 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:01:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <a64d991f.7a0f.43c5.99fe.bb53084ddc36@samobile.net>

I love my oatmeal on a very cold morning.
Eat it most of the time.

Original message:
> Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with 
> sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), or 
> steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some 
> people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the 
> most part.

> Sandi


> Sent from Mail for Windows 10

> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose 
> levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big 
> difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those 
> without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the 
> less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will 
> be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like 
> bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really
>> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues
>> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I
>> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in
>>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is
>>> having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not
>>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first 
>>> thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 24 05:03:38 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:03:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <f56c2207.481e.4a98.b1dd.b43e2b36ee10@samobile.net>

You live back east rite?
Where in Montana I just haven't found it.
I am sure I would like it.
Do you add it to anything, or just eat it plain?

Original message:
> It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all 
> types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive 
> oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and 
> recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give 
> for greek hamous.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I have not found the hummus out here.
> I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
> Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

> Original message:
>> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger.
>> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices
>> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus
>> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also
>> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

>> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower,
>> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars
>> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed
>> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has
>> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made
>> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a
>> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15
>> grams of carbs.

>> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is
>> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not
>> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high
>> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other
>> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes 
>> and bars.
>> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams
>> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the
>> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

>> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free,
>> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed
>> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular
>> gluten products doo.

>> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't
>> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just
>> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already
>> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or
>> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any
>> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are
>> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher
>> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a
>> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and
>> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like
>> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose
>> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that
>> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high 
>> in carbs.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> I just got a air fryer.
>> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
>> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
>> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
>> Just as though you did it in the oven.
>> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it,
>> wonderful stuff.
>> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either
>> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
>> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
>> I hope this helps.
>> This is for lunch.
>> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

>> Original message:
>>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this
>>> list has been great.
>>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I
>>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back
>>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of
>>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and 
>>> vegetables.
>>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along
>>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
>>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
>>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
>>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me
>>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and
>>>> is having a party! LOL

>>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
>>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
>>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
>>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Walter Mitchell
>>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
>>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>>> (513) 582-8606
>>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
>>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch
>>>> are getting bad.
>>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
>>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is
>>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the
>>>> first thing I find.
>>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>>> t
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> i
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 06:05:23 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:05:23 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <5c4941f2.1c69fb81.2e373.402f@mx.google.com>
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Yes, I like making my own hummus. My husband is part Lebanese, and we like to make a variety of Mediterranean dishes. And hummus is super easy to make. I have a recipe for a Paleo hummus where you use nuts instead of chick peas I've been meaning to try. But hummus is one of my favorite foods.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

You can also very easily make your own hummus quickly in a blender. Buy canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans); open the can and drain off the liquid, then rinse the beans. Dump the beans into a blender (whatever kind you use), and pulse them till they?re smooth, or till you like their texture. Add two or three tablespoons of olive oil (make sure it?s extra-virgin), and your choice of spices, herbs, or finely chopped vegetables (peppers, onion, etc.) and pulse just a couple of times to mix. Voila (French for ?there it is!?)! It actually makes a fine vegetarian sandwich on whole-grain bread with some crunchy veggies, a bit of your favorite condiment, etc. Serving size is about a fourth of the recipe.

Enjoy!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

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> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 06:05:51 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:05:51 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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My kids concur, grin.

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I love steel-cut oats with chopped apple (not applesauce) and cinnamon, and just a touch of honey. The apple makes it sweet enough if you use a good, sweet apple. Oats are also good with a couple of tablespoons of all-natural peanut butter stirred in. Very thick! 

Sandi


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Yes, for sure. I also just don't care for cereal. Even as a kid, I wasn't a big cereal person. My kids like oatmeal and we add honey or fruit.

Bridgit

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Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), or steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the most part.

Sandi


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Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

Bridgit

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I just got a air fryer.
Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
Cooking it for 30 minutes.
Just as though you did it in the oven.
Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, wonderful stuff.
Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
I hope this helps.
This is for lunch.
Then I eat a meal for dinner.

Original message:
> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
> list has been great.
> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really 
> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues 
> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I 
> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
> Amber

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in 
>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is 
>> having a party! LOL

>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>> member, you may want to consider it.

>> Sincerely,
>> Walter Mitchell
>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> (513) 582-8606
>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
>> are getting bad.
>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 06:09:37 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:09:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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No, I live in the Midwest. Unless you live in a super small town, I'm sure your grocery store carries hummus. Just ask an employee for it next time. It's great as a dip or as a spread. At restaurants, it's usually served with tortilla chips or flatbread. It's great to dip veggies in or even crackers if you like. I also spread it onto tortillas and roll up. You can use it as a spread for sandwhiches too.

Bridgit

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You live back east rite?
Where in Montana I just haven't found it.
I am sure I would like it.
Do you add it to anything, or just eat it plain?

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> It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all 
> types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive 
> oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and 
> recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
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> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give 
> for greek hamous.

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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I have not found the hummus out here.
> I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
> Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

> Original message:
>> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger.
>> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
>> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
>> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
>> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

>> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize 
>> slower, but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will 
>> raise sugars nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods 
>> and processed foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick 
>> peas, also has carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus 
>> is also made with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, 
>> including being a good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup 
>> of hummus has 15 grams of carbs.

>> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
>> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
>> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
>> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
>> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack 
>> shakes and bars.
>> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
>> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in 
>> the mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

>> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
>> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
>> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
>> gluten products doo.

>> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
>> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
>> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
>> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or
>> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any
>> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
>> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
>> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
>> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
>> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
>> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
>> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
>> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are 
>> high in carbs.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>> I just got a air fryer.
>> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
>> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
>> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
>> Just as though you did it in the oven.
>> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
>> wonderful stuff.
>> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
>> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
>> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
>> I hope this helps.
>> This is for lunch.
>> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

>> Original message:
>>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>>> list has been great.
>>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits 
>>> and vegetables.
>>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I 
>>>> am from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 
>>>> and have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to 
>>>> me in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade 
>>>> and is having a party! LOL

>>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>>> Sincerely,
>>>> Walter Mitchell
>>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>>> (513) 582-8606
>>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys 
>>>> witch are getting bad.
>>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that 
>>>> too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>>> first thing I find.
>>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>>> t
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 06:23:40 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 00:23:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <059001d4b3ab$6328ba20$297a2e60$@gmail.com>
References: <f56c2207.481e.4a98.b1dd.b43e2b36ee10@samobile.net>
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Do you have a Walmart in Montana? I shop at a super Walmart in Iowa, and they have very good hummus there. It is in the deli section. I love using it on a hamburger or a grilled cheese sandwich. I also use it in the summer with fresh garden vegetables.    Jamie

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> On Jan 24, 2019, at 12:09 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> No, I live in the Midwest. Unless you live in a super small town, I'm sure your grocery store carries hummus. Just ask an employee for it next time. It's great as a dip or as a spread. At restaurants, it's usually served with tortilla chips or flatbread. It's great to dip veggies in or even crackers if you like. I also spread it onto tortillas and roll up. You can use it as a spread for sandwhiches too.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:04 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> You live back east rite?
> Where in Montana I just haven't found it.
> I am sure I would like it.
> Do you add it to anything, or just eat it plain?
> 
> Original message:
>> It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all 
>> types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive 
>> oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and 
>> recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
>> Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give 
>> for greek hamous.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
>> I have not found the hummus out here.
>> I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
>> Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?
> 
>> Original message:
>>> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger.
>>> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
>>> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
>>> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
>>> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!
> 
>>> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize 
>>> slower, but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will 
>>> raise sugars nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods 
>>> and processed foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick 
>>> peas, also has carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus 
>>> is also made with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, 
>>> including being a good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup 
>>> of hummus has 15 grams of carbs.
> 
>>> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
>>> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
>>> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
>>> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
>>> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack 
>>> shakes and bars.
>>> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
>>> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in 
>>> the mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.
> 
>>> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
>>> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
>>> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
>>> gluten products doo.
> 
>>> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
>>> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
>>> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
>>> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.
> 
>>> Bridgit
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
>>> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or
>>> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any
>>> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
>>> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
>>> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
>>> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
>>> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
>>> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
>>> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
>>> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
>>> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are 
>>> high in carbs.
> 
>>> Bridgit
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
>>> I just got a air fryer.
>>> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
>>> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
>>> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
>>> Just as though you did it in the oven.
>>> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
>>> wonderful stuff.
>>> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
>>> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
>>> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
>>> I hope this helps.
>>> This is for lunch.
>>> Then I eat a meal for dinner.
> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>>>> list has been great.
>>>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>>>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>>>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>>>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits 
>>>> and vegetables.
>>>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>>>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>>>> Amber
> 
>>>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I 
>>>>> am from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 
>>>>> and have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to 
>>>>> me in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade 
>>>>> and is having a party! LOL
> 
>>>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>>>> member, you may want to consider it.
> 
>>>>> Sincerely,
>>>>> Walter Mitchell
>>>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>>>> (513) 582-8606
>>>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
>>>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys 
>>>>> witch are getting bad.
>>>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that 
>>>>> too but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>>>> first thing I find.
>>>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
>>>>> t
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
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>>>>> m
>>>>> i
>>>>> tch2%40
>>>>> gmail.com
> 
> 
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>>>>> l
>>>>> l
>>>>> ens%40gmail.com
> 
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> 
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From magills at bigpond.com  Thu Jan 24 11:16:16 2019
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:16:16 +1100
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek
 pairing interface
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.21.1901231159550.24508@panix1.panix.com>
References: <002101d4b247$3f75bd90$be6138b0$@bigpond.com>	<4952C573-4BC6-4F70-9633-39BE2083071E@laurelcreekmusic.com>	<E87913FE947E49A0A631C8550A888DBD@eileen>
	<alpine.NEB.2.21.1901231159550.24508@panix1.panix.com>
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Hi Jude,

The SensoCard Plus glucose meter is manufactured in Hungary. 

In my Google search, I found adds for it in the United Kingdom, so I know it
is imported there.

Warm regards,
Paul from Australia.

-----Original Message-----
From: Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk

Has the manufacturer applied to export?  If so, what happened with the FDA?
If not, does no desire exist to provide service external to Australia?

On Wed, 23 Jan 2019, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

>
> That is what I remember about this meter too. I wish we could get it here
in the U.S.
>
> Eileen
>
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk


> I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one.
Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have
it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
> Veronica
>
>
> > On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
> > including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
> >
> > I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
> > and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
> >
> > The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
> > page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
> >
> > https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-l
> > evel-met
> > er
> >
> > Warm regards,
> > Paul from Australia
> >
> >
> >
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From magills at bigpond.com  Thu Jan 24 11:32:57 2019
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:32:57 +1100
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Getting the strips out of the bottle,
 was new member
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Hi Melanie,

I use a different meter, so my bottle of strips may be different to yours,
but if I'm having trouble getting just one out, I put the bottom of the
bottle on the table, tip it over about 45 degrees, and with the lid still
on, tap on the side of the bottle a few times.  

This tends to cause the strips to all lie together against the side of the
bottle.  I can then carefully remove the lid, then get my finger in and
slide one out.

Regards, 
Paul from Australia.


-----Original Message-----
From: Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk

I started using the Prodigy Voice recently based on feedback from this
group. I really love it. I do have some vision, but this makes me feel more
certain when able to hear the results. 
Does anyone have tips on getting the test strips out of the bottle without
spilling them all over the place?
Thanks,
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Jan 23, 2019, at 10:54 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello and welcome to the list.
> 
> I was sighted for 22 years with type 1 diabetes, then became blind 
> after an illness. I've been totally blind for 16 years now. My husband 
> and I are both blind and live on our own. We have 2 little boys. In 
> addition to my diabetes, I also have a couple of other minor health
concerns.
> 
> I love cooking and baking and do it on a regular basis, so if you have 
> questions about how to prepare food nonvisually, don't hesitate to 
> ask. To begin eating healthier, you don't necessarily have to cook all 
> the time, but start eating healthier foods like fresh fruits and 
> veggies, Greek yogurt, and if eating canned food, buy low sodium 
> versions, which most brands usually have. Drink lots of water, at 
> least 64 ounces a day. Cooking nonvisually isn't that difficult. Do 
> you have specific meals you enjoy? I can give you some simple recipes to
begin with when you're ready.
> 
> I use a Prodigy Voice and like it, and I recently started using the 
> Dexcom CGM. There is also the Clever Choice meter that is accessible 
> for blind diabetics. You may want to ask your doctor about a CGM, 
> because it's a device that diabetics use that test your glucose levels 
> without having to poke your finger several times a day. For blind 
> people, we access the readings on the device through an app on a smart
device like an iPhone.
> Several of us on the list use a CGM, so if you have more questions, 
> feel free to ask.
> 
> I also use an insulin pump and have pretty much since I became blind.
> 
> Living nonvisually can be an adjustment, especially if you have health 
> concerns, but it can be done and done successfully. I'm sure you're 
> overwhelmed right now, but reaching out to this list is a great start 
> to begin networking with other blind people, learning tips and methods 
> to employ nonvisually. Feel free to ask any questions you have, and we 
> will all do our best to provide what answers we can.
> 
> Bridgit
> -----Original Message-----
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> ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
> 
> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a
week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch 
> are getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not 
> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I
find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!
> 
> t
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 16:18:12 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:18:12 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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I?d think nuts would mean you need less olive oil, and to me that?s part of the joy of hummus. I do very-low-sugar and flour, but not paleo. I love beans of all kinds, and particularly chickpeas, and by the way, if anyone is eating vegetarian, beans are the best source of protein and the minerals for which we eat meat. 

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 12:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes, I like making my own hummus. My husband is part Lebanese, and we like to make a variety of Mediterranean dishes. And hummus is super easy to make. I have a recipe for a Paleo hummus where you use nuts instead of chick peas I've been meaning to try. But hummus is one of my favorite foods.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

You can also very easily make your own hummus quickly in a blender. Buy canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans); open the can and drain off the liquid, then rinse the beans. Dump the beans into a blender (whatever kind you use), and pulse them till they?re smooth, or till you like their texture. Add two or three tablespoons of olive oil (make sure it?s extra-virgin), and your choice of spices, herbs, or finely chopped vegetables (peppers, onion, etc.) and pulse just a couple of times to mix. Voila (French for ?there it is!?)! It actually makes a fine vegetarian sandwich on whole-grain bread with some crunchy veggies, a bit of your favorite condiment, etc. Serving size is about a fourth of the recipe.

Enjoy!

Sandi

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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 16:19:36 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 10:19:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Me, too! We?re having lows here in the teens below zero this week. Oatmeal, yum!

Sandi


Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I love my oatmeal on a very cold morning.
Eat it most of the time.

Original message:
> Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with 
> sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), or 
> steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some 
> people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the 
> most part.

> Sandi


> Sent from Mail for Windows 10

> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher glucose 
> levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a big 
> difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and those 
> without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like these, the 
> less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose levels will 
> be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that foods like 
> bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I really
>> like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back issues
>> that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of things. I
>> use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me in
>>> life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and is
>>> having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not
>>> from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first 
>>> thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 17:18:51 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:18:51 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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I don't recall the recipe off the top of my head. Two years ago, I did Paleo for several months before becoming pregnant with my second. I don't do Paleo any longer, but some of the recipes I still enjoy and make. I was curious to try this hummus recipe for a lower carb version. But yes, chick peas are great and I love them in hummus and out LOL!

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:18 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I?d think nuts would mean you need less olive oil, and to me that?s part of the joy of hummus. I do very-low-sugar and flour, but not paleo. I love beans of all kinds, and particularly chickpeas, and by the way, if anyone is eating vegetarian, beans are the best source of protein and the minerals for which we eat meat. 

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 12:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes, I like making my own hummus. My husband is part Lebanese, and we like to make a variety of Mediterranean dishes. And hummus is super easy to make. I have a recipe for a Paleo hummus where you use nuts instead of chick peas I've been meaning to try. But hummus is one of my favorite foods.

Bridgit

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Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

You can also very easily make your own hummus quickly in a blender. Buy canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans); open the can and drain off the liquid, then rinse the beans. Dump the beans into a blender (whatever kind you use), and pulse them till they?re smooth, or till you like their texture. Add two or three tablespoons of olive oil (make sure it?s extra-virgin), and your choice of spices, herbs, or finely chopped vegetables (peppers, onion, etc.) and pulse just a couple of times to mix. Voila (French for ?there it is!?)! It actually makes a fine vegetarian sandwich on whole-grain bread with some crunchy veggies, a bit of your favorite condiment, etc. Serving size is about a fourth of the recipe.

Enjoy!

Sandi

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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
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> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 17:20:58 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 11:20:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Oh wow, below 20 is the worst. My lowest lately has been in the 30s. With Dexcom, I've been catching them before they get too low. I have quite the sensitivity to lows, but when I'm 90 or 80, I know to have a snack before it drops further when it tells me they are dropping as opposed to staying constant.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:20 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Me, too! We?re having lows here in the teens below zero this week. Oatmeal, yum!

Sandi


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From: d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 11:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I love my oatmeal on a very cold morning.
Eat it most of the time.

Original message:
> Also refined-grain cereals, and most of them are just loaded with 
> sugar. Some people can do rolled oats (oatmeal?not instant packets), 
> or steel-cut oats (even less processed than the rolled oats), but some 
> people have trouble with those, too. I steer clear of cereals for the 
> most part.

> Sandi


> Sent from Mail for Windows 10

> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 5:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  
>>> witch are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 19:14:28 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 12:14:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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Hi Ryan,
 Welcome to the list. Sounds like you have a lot to struggle with, I
can certainly relate. I am also someone who has type II Diabetes and
have had it for many years. I also have kidney disease, so I
understand the challenges of living with both. I get the challenges of
using a meter, as a blind person it's difficult to get the right
amount of blood in the right spot on the strip to get a good test.
What stage is your kidney disease? I know I have a difficult time with
balancing diet with both Diabetes and kidney disease. Because the
foods you need to watch for Diabetes are some of what you need to eat
for kidney disease. I eat frozen meals some of the time, and I would
recommend lean cuisines. You need someone who can read you the labels,
so you can make sure you are getting what you need. I am limited to
2000 MG's of sodium and potassium a day. So I have to know the makeup
of food, and keep track of what I eat. I'd be glad to chat with you
more to try to brainstorm on things that might be helpful. Take care.
Doula



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 19:23:14 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:23:14 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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There's a website where you can find out nutrition info in addition to
serving sizes on hundreds of products. It's www.directionsforme.com. I use
it when I need exact carb amounts or on products I'm not sure of; it also
provides cooking directions for items that you need to cook, like frozen
meals. You can also just Google products to find out all this info. So, it's
not always necessary to use a sighted person, smile.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 1:14 PM
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Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hi Ryan,
 Welcome to the list. Sounds like you have a lot to struggle with, I can
certainly relate. I am also someone who has type II Diabetes and have had it
for many years. I also have kidney disease, so I understand the challenges
of living with both. I get the challenges of using a meter, as a blind
person it's difficult to get the right amount of blood in the right spot on
the strip to get a good test.
What stage is your kidney disease? I know I have a difficult time with
balancing diet with both Diabetes and kidney disease. Because the foods you
need to watch for Diabetes are some of what you need to eat for kidney
disease. I eat frozen meals some of the time, and I would recommend lean
cuisines. You need someone who can read you the labels, so you can make sure
you are getting what you need. I am limited to
2000 MG's of sodium and potassium a day. So I have to know the makeup of
food, and keep track of what I eat. I'd be glad to chat with you more to try
to brainstorm on things that might be helpful. Take care.
Doula

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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 19:29:56 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:29:56 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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As I?ve worked this morning, I?ve been thinking that it might taste wonderful to add a few nuts to the hummus! Crunchy AND creamy!

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:22 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I don't recall the recipe off the top of my head. Two years ago, I did Paleo for several months before becoming pregnant with my second. I don't do Paleo any longer, but some of the recipes I still enjoy and make. I was curious to try this hummus recipe for a lower carb version. But yes, chick peas are great and I love them in hummus and out LOL!

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 10:18 AM
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Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I?d think nuts would mean you need less olive oil, and to me that?s part of the joy of hummus. I do very-low-sugar and flour, but not paleo. I love beans of all kinds, and particularly chickpeas, and by the way, if anyone is eating vegetarian, beans are the best source of protein and the minerals for which we eat meat. 

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 12:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes, I like making my own hummus. My husband is part Lebanese, and we like to make a variety of Mediterranean dishes. And hummus is super easy to make. I have a recipe for a Paleo hummus where you use nuts instead of chick peas I've been meaning to try. But hummus is one of my favorite foods.

Bridgit

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Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:41 PM
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Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

You can also very easily make your own hummus quickly in a blender. Buy canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans); open the can and drain off the liquid, then rinse the beans. Dump the beans into a blender (whatever kind you use), and pulse them till they?re smooth, or till you like their texture. Add two or three tablespoons of olive oil (make sure it?s extra-virgin), and your choice of spices, herbs, or finely chopped vegetables (peppers, onion, etc.) and pulse just a couple of times to mix. Voila (French for ?there it is!?)! It actually makes a fine vegetarian sandwich on whole-grain bread with some crunchy veggies, a bit of your favorite condiment, etc. Serving size is about a fourth of the recipe.

Enjoy!

Sandi

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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
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> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
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> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



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>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:25 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: ryan mcmanomy
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Jan 24 19:48:33 2019
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:48:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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If I'm not much mistaken, the directions for certain medicines are also
on that site.
On Thu, 24 Jan 2019, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:23:14
> From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
>
> There's a website where you can find out nutrition info in addition to
> serving sizes on hundreds of products. It's www.directionsforme.com. I use
> it when I need exact carb amounts or on products I'm not sure of; it also
> provides cooking directions for items that you need to cook, like frozen
> meals. You can also just Google products to find out all this info. So, it's
> not always necessary to use a sighted person, smile.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
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>
> Hi Ryan,
>  Welcome to the list. Sounds like you have a lot to struggle with, I can
> certainly relate. I am also someone who has type II Diabetes and have had it
> for many years. I also have kidney disease, so I understand the challenges
> of living with both. I get the challenges of using a meter, as a blind
> person it's difficult to get the right amount of blood in the right spot on
> the strip to get a good test.
> What stage is your kidney disease? I know I have a difficult time with
> balancing diet with both Diabetes and kidney disease. Because the foods you
> need to watch for Diabetes are some of what you need to eat for kidney
> disease. I eat frozen meals some of the time, and I would recommend lean
> cuisines. You need someone who can read you the labels, so you can make sure
> you are getting what you need. I am limited to
> 2000 MG's of sodium and potassium a day. So I have to know the makeup of
> food, and keep track of what I eat. I'd be glad to chat with you more to try
> to brainstorm on things that might be helpful. Take care.
> Doula
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 19:59:17 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:59:17 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
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The crunch would add a nice texture and flavor and, well, crunch, grin.

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

As I?ve worked this morning, I?ve been thinking that it might taste wonderful to add a few nuts to the hummus! Crunchy AND creamy!

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 24, 2019 11:22 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

I don't recall the recipe off the top of my head. Two years ago, I did Paleo for several months before becoming pregnant with my second. I don't do Paleo any longer, but some of the recipes I still enjoy and make. I was curious to try this hummus recipe for a lower carb version. But yes, chick peas are great and I love them in hummus and out LOL!

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I?d think nuts would mean you need less olive oil, and to me that?s part of the joy of hummus. I do very-low-sugar and flour, but not paleo. I love beans of all kinds, and particularly chickpeas, and by the way, if anyone is eating vegetarian, beans are the best source of protein and the minerals for which we eat meat. 

Sandi


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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Yes, I like making my own hummus. My husband is part Lebanese, and we like to make a variety of Mediterranean dishes. And hummus is super easy to make. I have a recipe for a Paleo hummus where you use nuts instead of chick peas I've been meaning to try. But hummus is one of my favorite foods.

Bridgit

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You can also very easily make your own hummus quickly in a blender. Buy canned chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans); open the can and drain off the liquid, then rinse the beans. Dump the beans into a blender (whatever kind you use), and pulse them till they?re smooth, or till you like their texture. Add two or three tablespoons of olive oil (make sure it?s extra-virgin), and your choice of spices, herbs, or finely chopped vegetables (peppers, onion, etc.) and pulse just a couple of times to mix. Voila (French for ?there it is!?)! It actually makes a fine vegetarian sandwich on whole-grain bread with some crunchy veggies, a bit of your favorite condiment, etc. Serving size is about a fourth of the recipe.

Enjoy!

Sandi

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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
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It's chick peas, and not all hummuses have garlic. You can find all types of flavors of hummus. The base is always chick peas and olive oil. I like roasted red pepper hummus, caramized onion hummus and recently, I tried a pinenut hummus, which was really good.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:13 PM
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Yes its  a bean  an garlic spread that  is the best that  I can give for greek hamous.  

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I have not found the hummus out here.
I have a friend who loves it with crackers.
Is it like a cheese spread anything like that?

Original message:
> For me personally, I don't snack much. Never have even when younger. 
> But if I do, I like things like Greek yogurt, cheese and apple slices 
> or if I need a cracker-like crunch, I do Nut Thins, almonds or hummus 
> and veggies. I like carrots, celery, peppers, radishes, etc. I also 
> love pickles. I mean, I love pickles, ha!

> Fruit has carbs, but carbs from fresh fruit tend to metabolize slower, 
> but fruit still contains glucose; real glucose, but will raise sugars 
> nonetheless. But a much better alternative to junk foods and processed 
> foods like crackers. Hummus, which is made from chick peas, also has 
> carbs, but again, carbs that metabolize slower. Hummus is also made 
> with olive oil which has a lot of health benefits, including being a 
> good fat that can make you feel fuller. A 1/3 cup of hummus has 15 
> grams of carbs.

> There's a product called Glucerna. It's made for diabetics, and is 
> advertised to help stabilize glucose levels. Personally, I've not 
> found Glucerna products to give me better control, however, the high 
> fiber carbs in its products don't impact my blood sugars like other 
> foods. It has meal replacement shakes and bars along with snack shakes and bars.
> For breakfast, I usually do a Glucerna shake, which only has 16 grams 
> of carbs and 10 grams of protein because I need something quick in the 
> mornings. I will sometimes do the snack shakes for a snack too.

> When it comes to bread products and crackers, I stick to gluten-free, 
> which personally, I prefer taste and texture wise, but, I've noticed 
> gluten-free products don't spike my blood sugars the way regular 
> gluten products doo.

> This is just what I do. It might work for you, might not. And I don't 
> believe in cutting yourself completely off foods you like; it's just 
> about moderation and frequency. And if you have a regimene already 
> working, don't break what doesn't need fixing, grin.

> Bridgit

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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 7:26 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Brigit, then what to eat.what snack to take a look during the day or  
> week that  wont cause  these sort of spikes.   Would  welcome any 
> suggestions. Also how about fruits as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 4:51 PM
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> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Just keep in mind that potatoes are incredibly high in carbs as are 
> crackers and bread. Carbs in foods like this will create higher 
> glucose levels. I've been doing gluten-free for a while and notice a 
> big difference in my blood sugars between products with gluten and 
> those without. As Sandy mentioned, the less you eat of foods like 
> these, the less you will crave them, and the better off your glucose 
> levels will be. Do what works best for you, but just be aware that 
> foods like bread, processed snacks like crackers and potatoes are high in carbs.

> Bridgit

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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> I just got a air fryer.
> Where the grease will go to the bottom of the pan while cooking.
> A baked potato turns out well in this pot.
> Cooking it for 30 minutes.
> Just as though you did it in the oven.
> Put holes in it and a small bit of butter, or what you use on it, 
> wonderful stuff.
> Also I get the tuna packet a packet for each person, adding either 
> miracle whip or mayonnaise. Just enough to get it moist.
> Eat a sandwich or eat with crackers.
> I hope this helps.
> This is for lunch.
> Then I eat a meal for dinner.

> Original message:
>> I have just been diagnosed with diabetes a few weeks ago, and this 
>> list has been great.
>> Presently I am in a situation where I can?t cook much either. I 
>> really like to cook, so it?s quite frustrating. I?m having some back 
>> issues that make standing difficult, but I am making the best of 
>> things. I use the crock pot quite a bit, as well as frozen fruits and vegetables.
>> Even if you can just throw some vegetables in the microwave, along 
>> with a baked potato or something, that?s a good start.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Welcome to the list! I think that you will find that this list is 
>>> full of information, testimonies and useful diabetic knowledge. I am 
>>> from Ohio. I have been diabetic since 1988, became blind 2001 and 
>>> have been making the best of the lemons that have been dealt to me 
>>> in life. My friends say that I took those lemons, made lemonade and 
>>> is having a party! LOL

>>> Please feel free to contact me at the information below. I realize 
>>> that sometime we just need to talk. Many of us on this list are 
>>> members of the Diabetes Action Network. If you are not presently a 
>>> member, you may want to consider it.

>>> Sincerely,
>>> Walter Mitchell
>>> V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network Board member, National 
>>> Diabetes Action Network
>>> (513) 582-8606
>>> Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com



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>>> Behalf Of ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
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>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

>>> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
>>> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
>>> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a 
>>> person that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
>>> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys witch 
>>> are getting bad.
>>> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too 
>>> but I smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
>>> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is 
>>> not from the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the 
>>> first thing I find.
>>> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

>>> t
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 24 23:00:43 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:00:43 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
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Good evening Gary.


I lasted about a year on the silly thing. I had a lot of trouble with it. It never stuck to me, especially in the summer. I can?t to say much good about it. On the other hand, if you have better luck than I did, more power to you!!  Another one of the things I had trouble with, was, that if the patch does not stick to you, you?ve lost that much insulin and you have to throw it away. If you have just filled the cartridge, you?ve just thrown away about $100 worth of insulin.

Bern



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> On Jan 23, 2019, at 9:38 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Gary,
> 
> Is that the name brand of the pump or the pump name itself? If its the name of the actual pump do you know who the manufacturer is?
> 
> I haven?t heard of it before.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:07 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: gary-melconian 
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
> 
> Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about these sort of insulin pumps. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu chek pairing interface
> 
> I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs
> 
>> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible, 
>> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.
>> 
>> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device 
>> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.
>> 
>> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the 
>> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.
>> 
>> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
>> el-met
>> er
>> 
>> Warm regards,
>> Paul from Australia
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jan 25 02:32:00 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:32:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps
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Thanks for the warning,
I would have to tape it down.
Most patches did stick to me, I had a blood pressure patch I wore for years.

Saved on pills.

Original message:
> Good evening Gary.


> I lasted about a year on the silly thing. I had a lot of trouble with 
> it. It never stuck to me, especially in the summer. I can?t to say much 
> good about it. On the other hand, if you have better luck than I did, 
> more power to you!!  Another one of the things I had trouble with, was, 
> that if the patch does not stick to you, you?ve lost that much insulin 
> and you have to throw it away. If you have just filled the cartridge, 
> you?ve just thrown away about $100 worth of insulin.

> Bern



> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jan 23, 2019, at 9:38 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Gary,

>> Is that the name brand of the pump or the pump name itself? If its the 
>> name of the actual pump do you know who the manufacturer is?

>> I haven?t heard of it before.

>> Eileen

>> From: gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 12:07 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: gary-melconian
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] question about insulin pumps

>> Hello has anyone heard about the  viggal or however its spelled insulin 
>> pump.my endo wants me to look  at it and try it out.i got my last a1c 
>> today and its   a bith high then I wanted to be.so he gave me that  
>> option of exploring.so I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge about 
>> these sort of insulin pumps.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 7:08 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Another accessible glucose meter. Was acu 
>> chek pairing interface

>> I remember this meter. It does sound like a really good one. 
>> Unfortunately, it is not available here in the US. I?m glad you still 
>> have it in Australia though. Wish we did. Thanks for sharing.
>> Veronica


>> Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

>>> On Jan 22, 2019, at 3:40 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Hi all,

>>> I use the SensoCard Plus glucose meter, which is fully accessible,
>>> including recalibration when a new batch of test strips is required.

>>> I don't know whether it is available in the US, but both the device
>>> and test strips are readily availablein Australia.

>>> The below link has a good description, and towards the bottomof the
>>> page, has links to YouTube videos about using the meter.

>>> https://www.pocd.co.nz/products/sensocard-plus-talking-blood-sugar-lev
>>> el-met
>>> er

>>> Warm regards,
>>> Paul from Australia



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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Fri Jan 25 21:26:06 2019
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:26:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump
In-Reply-To: <007301d4b393$a80855f0$f81901d0$@gmail.com>
References: <e126f7a7.bbeb.4018.b6cb.1e0f26f47e02@samobile.net>
	<007301d4b393$a80855f0$f81901d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <009d01d4b4f4$95a4c350$c0ee49f0$@gmail.com>

Hello guys,

My question about this unit is, how accessible is it?

Thank you,
Walter Mitchell
V-President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network
Board member, National Diabetes Action Network
(513) 582-8606
Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 10:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary-melconian
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re hers the info on v-go insuling pump

This is how things  work. I have the  sample  v-go unit, it looks like the
dexcom g6 in size.its got a cartrage like area wher the insulin is filled.
Once the  cartrige is fille then you insert the patch  with the needle an on
the back of that dexcom g5 looking designed unit there is a button on  the
unit that you start the process you tap on a little pea shaped button on the
unit and that  starts the process and based on  needs and use  case that is
how the process works.i am not going to start the sample till I make sure
that  my insurance provider covers the entire costs of the entire product
this  time .as lately I have been hosed by my insurance for out of pocket co
pay of over 30% for both short term and long term insulin.  


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From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Sat Jan 26 17:28:56 2019
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:28:56 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660DD7A3F94FD184DD98C19C7990@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <014b01d4b59c$9ec763e0$dc562ba0$@gmail.com>

Hi, welcome to this list. My name is Sheila and I live in great falls
Montana. I have only been on this list for a couple of weeks and have found
much information. My doctor has told me to be careful with my diet because
my blood sugars were up at my last appointment. I hwanted to get as much
information as possible especially about accessible meters that you don't
have to connect with a smart phone because I don't have one and don't really
want one. If I need to start testing, I will be doing it myself and I and my
husband are both totally blind and know others that do there own testing so
I know it can be done successfully.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:25 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
getting bad.
I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

t
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From mota1252 at samobile.net  Sat Jan 26 18:20:12 2019
From: mota1252 at samobile.net (Milton Ota)
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 13:20:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
Message-ID: <b496777b.5e8c.4547.9847.cd9a5f030941@samobile.net>

Hello Sheila,

Welcome to the list. You have come to a great place to ask questions 
and learn from others.

I, too, am a diabetic and a Type 2, using a combination of insulin and 
oral meds for over 30-years.

I hope you have a good diabetes educator and doctors that understand 
diabetes and that they are willing to learn how to help a blind person.

If you are unable to read the labels on your medication, there are 
alternative ways to tell the difference in your meds.

Should you have questions, please don't hesitate to post them here.


Original message:
> Hi, welcome to this list. My name is Sheila and I live in great falls
> Montana. I have only been on this list for a couple of weeks and have found
> much information. My doctor has told me to be careful with my diet because
> my blood sugars were up at my last appointment. I hwanted to get as much
> information as possible especially about accessible meters that you don't
> have to connect with a smart phone because I don't have one and don't really
> want one. If I need to start testing, I will be doing it myself and I and my
> husband are both totally blind and know others that do there own testing so
> I know it can be done successfully.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
> mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
> getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

> t
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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Sat Jan 26 23:36:35 2019
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2019 18:36:35 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member
In-Reply-To: <b496777b.5e8c.4547.9847.cd9a5f030941@samobile.net>
References: <b496777b.5e8c.4547.9847.cd9a5f030941@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <446B5FCF79C04CBD813CB84CB265EC21@mesmjcomputer>

Hello Sheila
My name is Lester
I am blind and I have a guide dog and her name is loreli
I can tell you about some ways to read your labels
I have had diabetes  for about 18 years I am not on insulin
You are on the right list for info
Glad to have you as a new member
Good luck


-----Original Message----- 
From: Milton Ota via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2019 1:20 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Milton Ota
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

Hello Sheila,

Welcome to the list. You have come to a great place to ask questions
and learn from others.

I, too, am a diabetic and a Type 2, using a combination of insulin and
oral meds for over 30-years.

I hope you have a good diabetes educator and doctors that understand
diabetes and that they are willing to learn how to help a blind person.

If you are unable to read the labels on your medication, there are
alternative ways to tell the difference in your meds.

Should you have questions, please don't hesitate to post them here.


Original message:
> Hi, welcome to this list. My name is Sheila and I live in great falls
> Montana. I have only been on this list for a couple of weeks and have 
> found
> much information. My doctor has told me to be careful with my diet because
> my blood sugars were up at my last appointment. I hwanted to get as much
> information as possible especially about accessible meters that you don't
> have to connect with a smart phone because I don't have one and don't 
> really
> want one. If I need to start testing, I will be doing it myself and I and 
> my
> husband are both totally blind and know others that do there own testing 
> so
> I know it can be done successfully.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of ryan
> mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 8:25 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: ryan mcmanomy <r10mcmanomy at live.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new member

> Hello my name is Ryan I am type two diabetes.
> I have been blind sence age 5 I can see light colors and shadows.
> I have a meter that talks but I have not mastered it yet I have a person
> that comes three times a week and a nerse that comes one time a week.
> I was on meds for my diabetes  but it was affecting my kidneys  witch are
> getting bad.
> I am trying not to bee sad all the time am I am on meds for that too but I
> smoke cigs and eat a lot to help it.
> Beening blind I am not good at making a good mille to eat that is not from
> the freezer wich has a lot of salt or just grabbing the first thing I 
> find.
> Thank for any and all help and feel free to ask more if you want!

> t
> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan 29 16:47:27 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:47:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <d2ff12db.f079.4f97.9089.9ed9fdc6f5f1@samobile.net>

Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done working.
I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what 
the problem was.
They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we 
had a falty cencer.
I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
over that I had an hour to wait.
Now it is saying falty cencer again.
My question is this,
has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
Still on the lose skin but the inside.
If this would work I would do my best to do that.
With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
where all could see.
Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't 
know how to figure it out.
The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up 
all of the time.
Over $100.
Thanks,

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 17:11:32 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 11:11:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <d2ff12db.f079.4f97.9089.9ed9fdc6f5f1@samobile.net>
References: <d2ff12db.f079.4f97.9089.9ed9fdc6f5f1@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0b2501d4b7f5$af5a53b0$0e0efb10$@gmail.com>

I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like
this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre
can answer your questions.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
working.
I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
problem was.
They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had a
falty cencer.
I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
that I had an hour to wait.
Now it is saying falty cencer again.
My question is this,
has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
Still on the lose skin but the inside.
If this would work I would do my best to do that.
With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where all
could see.
Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
how to figure it out.
The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all of
the time.
Over $100.
Thanks,

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From deniserob at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 17:50:55 2019
From: deniserob at gmail.com (Dr. Denise M Robinson)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:50:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0b2501d4b7f5$af5a53b0$0e0efb10$@gmail.com>
References: <d2ff12db.f079.4f97.9089.9ed9fdc6f5f1@samobile.net>
	<0b2501d4b7f5$af5a53b0$0e0efb10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAAxsd_7eYQfDD3ryEX5JKOhPUUJEfE5ScamdObNVLJ4TU=v5sg@mail.gmail.com>

Dar
You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more on
the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I just
tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely think it is
a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only wear the libre on
the back of your arm.
I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do wear
them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

* Dr Denise M Robinson*

*Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
Impaired
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On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
> and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
> pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
> lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
> sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like
> this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
> Libre
> can answer your questions.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
> gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
> working.
> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
> problem was.
> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had a
> falty cencer.
> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
> that I had an hour to wait.
> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
> My question is this,
> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where
> all
> could see.
> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
> how to figure it out.
> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all
> of
> the time.
> Over $100.
> Thanks,
>
> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Tue Jan 29 18:48:05 2019
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (Lester Cameron)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:48:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <CAAxsd_7eYQfDD3ryEX5JKOhPUUJEfE5ScamdObNVLJ4TU=v5sg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d2ff12db.f079.4f97.9089.9ed9fdc6f5f1@samobile.net><0b2501d4b7f5$af5a53b0$0e0efb10$@gmail.com>
	<CAAxsd_7eYQfDD3ryEX5JKOhPUUJEfE5ScamdObNVLJ4TU=v5sg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1578B4248B714464AE192E92B543CC69@mesmjcomputer>

                                                            hello to Dr 
Denise M Robinson
My name is Lester and I am a member  of the N  F  B
We have a diabetic group
We are allways looking for  a speaker
If you would like to talk at one of our telephone conference calls
We have a phone call on the first  thursday of the month
>From 8 p m till 9 p m or done talking
Please email me if you are  interested
underdogmj at comcast.net
We can talk about times and date
Thank you from Lester

-----Original Message----- 
From: Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:50 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Dar
You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more on
the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I just
tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely think it is
a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only wear the libre on
the back of your arm.
I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do wear
them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

* Dr Denise M Robinson*

*Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
Impaired
425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

[image: TechVision Logo]
?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
> and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
> pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
> lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
> sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems 
> like
> this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
> Libre
> can answer your questions.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
> gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
> working.
> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
> problem was.
> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had 
> a
> falty cencer.
> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
> that I had an hour to wait.
> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
> My question is this,
> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where
> all
> could see.
> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
> how to figure it out.
> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all
> of
> the time.
> Over $100.
> Thanks,
>
> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan 29 18:56:07 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:56:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <7cfe4204.2199.4167.87ce.d7bcf0068a31@samobile.net>

I spoke to the gentleman at wallmart who says it just doesn't work for 
you, meaning me.
If all works for you folks then why doesn't it work for me.
I do everything as was shown to me.
Now the one you are speaking about, is the price higher than the libre?
Or could it be lower?
Would it go on the same way as the libre does?
I hope as the year goes by they get better with what they are trying to do.

Original message:
> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
> and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
> pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
> lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
> sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like
> this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre
> can answer your questions.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
> working.
> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
> problem was.
> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had a
> falty cencer.
> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
> that I had an hour to wait.
> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
> My question is this,
> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where all
> could see.
> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
> how to figure it out.
> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all of
> the time.
> Over $100.
> Thanks,

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future

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every sinner has a future



From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jan 29 19:32:41 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:32:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>

You crack me up,
Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
Then just came off.
To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
on the patch.
That helped keep it on.
I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all 
of that.
Is it like the libre?
I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch 
and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

Original message:
> Dar
> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more on
> the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I just
> tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely think it is
> a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only wear the libre on
> the back of your arm.
> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do wear
> them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
>> and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
>> pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
>> lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
>> sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like
>> this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
>> Libre
>> can answer your questions.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>> working.
>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
>> problem was.
>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had a
>> falty cencer.
>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
>> that I had an hour to wait.
>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>> My question is this,
>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where
>> all
>> could see.
>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
>> how to figure it out.
>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all
>> of
>> the time.
>> Over $100.
>> Thanks,

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

>> _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 19:43:08 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:43:08 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>
References: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>

Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

You crack me up,
Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
Then just came off.
To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on the patch.
That helped keep it on.
I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of that.
Is it like the libre?
I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

Original message:
> Dar
> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more 
> on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I 
> just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely 
> think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only 
> wear the libre on the back of your arm.
> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually 
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump 
>> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>> questions.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>> working.
>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>> what the problem was.
>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we 
>> had a falty cencer.
>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>> My question is this,
>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>> where all could see.
>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't 
>> know how to figure it out.
>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up 
>> all of the time.
>> Over $100.
>> Thanks,

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

>> _______________________________________________
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>> er%40gmail.com>


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 20:13:54 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:13:54 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>
References: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>
	<0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00c901d4b80f$29370980$7ba51c80$@gmail.com>

I think in due time libre will catch up to dexcom .there are others in the works that are being worked  on currently overseas but it will take for ever  for us to se them in the USA.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:43 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

You crack me up,
Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
Then just came off.
To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on the patch.
That helped keep it on.
I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of that.
Is it like the libre?
I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

Original message:
> Dar
> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more 
> on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I 
> just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely 
> think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only 
> wear the libre on the back of your arm.
> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually 
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump 
>> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>> questions.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>> working.
>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>> what the problem was.
>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we 
>> had a falty cencer.
>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>> My question is this,
>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>> where all could see.
>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't 
>> know how to figure it out.
>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up 
>> all of the time.
>> Over $100.
>> Thanks,

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

>> _______________________________________________
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:

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>> r%40gma
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>> er%40gmail.com>


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 20:25:17 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:25:17 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
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	<00c901d4b80f$29370980$7ba51c80$@gmail.com>
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Agree.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 2:14 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I think in due time libre will catch up to dexcom .there are others in the works that are being worked  on currently overseas but it will take for ever  for us to se them in the USA.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:43 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

You crack me up,
Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
Then just came off.
To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on the patch.
That helped keep it on.
I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of that.
Is it like the libre?
I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

Original message:
> Dar
> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more 
> on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I 
> just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely 
> think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only 
> wear the libre on the back of your arm.
> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually 
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump 
>> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>> questions.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>> working.
>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>> what the problem was.
>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we 
>> had a falty cencer.
>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>> My question is this,
>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>> where all could see.
>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't 
>> know how to figure it out.
>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up 
>> all of the time.
>> Over $100.
>> Thanks,

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future

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From deniserob at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 20:33:13 2019
From: deniserob at gmail.com (Dr. Denise M Robinson)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:33:13 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>
References: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>
	<0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>
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Dar
You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before placing
sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs on the
sensor before you snap it onto your skin

* Dr Denise M Robinson*

*Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
Impaired
425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

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On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with
> Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like
> you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on
> the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was
> able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all
> night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers,
> including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained
> on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when
> you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in
> time.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on
> the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of
> that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch
> and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>
> Original message:
> > Dar
> > You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more
> > on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I
> > just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely
> > think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only
> > wear the libre on the back of your arm.
> > I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
> > wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>
> > * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
> > *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
> > Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
> > Impaired
> > 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
> > [image: TechVision Logo]
> > ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
> technology?
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> > Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> >> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
> >> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
> >> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
> >> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump
> >> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
> >> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
> >> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
> >> questions.
>
> >> Bridgit
>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
> >> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> >> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
> >> working.
> >> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
> >> what the problem was.
> >> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we
> >> had a falty cencer.
> >> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
> >> over that I had an hour to wait.
> >> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
> >> My question is this,
> >> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
> >> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
> >> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
> >> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
> >> where all could see.
> >> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
> >> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't
> >> know how to figure it out.
> >> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
> >> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
> >> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up
> >> all of the time.
> >> Over $100.
> >> Thanks,
>
> >> --
> >> --Dar
> >> skype: dmgina23
> >>   FB: dmgina
> >> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> >> every saint has a past
> >> every sinner has a future
>
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >> r%40gma
> >> il.com
> >> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
> >> er%40gmail.com>
>
>
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> --
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jan 29 22:28:37 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 14:28:37 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <CAAxsd_7FC5Wva3=ayp0B0P_ryNatOHrw2nHNxDaiFGva+7Wyqw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>	<0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>
	<CAAxsd_7FC5Wva3=ayp0B0P_ryNatOHrw2nHNxDaiFGva+7Wyqw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000301d4b821$fabe15e0$f03a41a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you use an alcohol swab
On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors. 
But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single person's body. Get better help. <grin>
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Dar
You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before placing
sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs on the
sensor before you snap it onto your skin

* Dr Denise M Robinson*

*Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
Impaired
425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

[image: TechVision Logo]
?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with
> Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like
> you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on
> the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was
> able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all
> night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers,
> including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained
> on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when
> you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in
> time.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on
> the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of
> that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch
> and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>
> Original message:
> > Dar
> > You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more
> > on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I
> > just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely
> > think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only
> > wear the libre on the back of your arm.
> > I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
> > wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>
> > * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
> > *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
> > Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
> > Impaired
> > 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
> > [image: TechVision Logo]
> > ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
> technology?
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> > Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> >> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
> >> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
> >> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
> >> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump
> >> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
> >> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
> >> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
> >> questions.
>
> >> Bridgit
>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
> >> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> >> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
> >> working.
> >> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
> >> what the problem was.
> >> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we
> >> had a falty cencer.
> >> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
> >> over that I had an hour to wait.
> >> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
> >> My question is this,
> >> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
> >> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
> >> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
> >> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
> >> where all could see.
> >> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
> >> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't
> >> know how to figure it out.
> >> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
> >> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
> >> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up
> >> all of the time.
> >> Over $100.
> >> Thanks,
>
> >> --
> >> --Dar
> >> skype: dmgina23
> >>   FB: dmgina
> >> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> >> every saint has a past
> >> every sinner has a future
>
> >> _______________________________________________
> >> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> >> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> >> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> >> Diabetes-Talk:
>
> >> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpete
> >> r%40gma
> >> il.com
> >> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
> >> er%40gmail.com>
>
>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Jan 29 22:30:12 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:30:12 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <000301d4b821$fabe15e0$f03a41a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>	<0b9101d4b80a$dcbd6350$963829f0$@gmail.com>	<CAAxsd_7FC5Wva3=ayp0B0P_ryNatOHrw2nHNxDaiFGva+7Wyqw@mail.gmail.com>
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Yes, definitely. I would contact Libre support as well.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 4:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors. 
But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Dar
You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

* Dr Denise M Robinson*

*Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

[image: TechVision Logo]
?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes
> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair 
> on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, 
> it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to 
> wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance 
> providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse 
> educators are trained on it and can therefore train patients and help 
> trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This doesn't seem to be the 
> case for Libre at this point in time.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
> all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>
> Original message:
> > Dar
> > You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
> > more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
> > deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
> > likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
> > can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
> > I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
> > do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>
> > * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
> > *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
> > Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
> > Visually Impaired
> > 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
> > [image: TechVision Logo]
> > ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
> technology?
>
>
>
>
>
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> > Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> >> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
> >> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
> >> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
> >> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
> >> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
> >> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't 
> >> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
> >> questions.
>
> >> Bridgit
>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> >> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
> >> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
> >> done working.
> >> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
> >> what the problem was.
> >> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
> >> we had a falty cencer.
> >> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
> >> over that I had an hour to wait.
> >> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
> >> My question is this,
> >> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
> >> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
> >> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
> >> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
> >> where all could see.
> >> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
> >> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
> >> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
> >> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
> >> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
> >> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
> >> up all of the time.
> >> Over $100.
> >> Thanks,
>
> >> --
> >> --Dar
> >> skype: dmgina23
> >>   FB: dmgina
> >> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> >> every saint has a past
> >> every sinner has a future
>
> >> _______________________________________________
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> >> te
> >> r%40gma
> >> il.com
> >> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
> >> et
> >> er%40gmail.com>
>
>
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>
> --
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>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:01:48 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:01:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>

I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
There is no way I would be able to do that.
I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
Just didn't work for me.

Original message:
> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 
> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; 
> I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by 
> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because 
> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train patients 
> and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This doesn't seem 
> to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all 
> of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch 
> and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more
>> on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I
>> just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely
>> think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only
>> wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>> Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump
>>> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>> questions.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>> what the problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we
>>> had a falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>> where all could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't
>>> know how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up
>>> all of the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpete
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>>> er%40gmail.com>


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>> sero.net

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 02:02:26 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:02:26 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>
References: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>

Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
There is no way I would be able to do that.
I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
Just didn't work for me.

Original message:
> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
> all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>> Visually Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>> questions.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>> what the problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>> where all could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>> up all of the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:15:39 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:15:39 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <5b851e59.bbe0.4e47.8b03.69d41ebd8350@samobile.net>

I did everything correctly nothing was done wrong.

Original message:
> Dar
> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before placing
> sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs on the
> sensor before you snap it onto your skin

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with
>> Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like
>> you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on
>> the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was
>> able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all
>> night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers,
>> including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained
>> on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when
>> you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in
>> time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on
>> the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of
>> that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch
>> and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more
>>> on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I
>>> just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely
>>> think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only
>>> wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>>> Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>> technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump
>>>> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>>> working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we
>>>> had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't
>>>> know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up
>>>> all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

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>>>> er%40gmail.com>


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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
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every sinner has a future

From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:25:24 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:25:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <8a8d1f11.ec29.4e05.a691.6c132faad6bb@samobile.net>

When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because it 
was on good and strong just the way we like it.
Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a 
new cencer.
I even took the app off my phone.
That is how disappointed I am with it.
Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
I have humana as well as medicare.
I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

Original message:
> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer 
> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and call 
> Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but they're not 
> just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you use an alcohol swab
> On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and making sure you wait for 
> it to dry. It sounds like a silly little thing but it really does make 
> a giant difference in how well the sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing 
> the pods from my insulin pump on the back of my arm and nobody says 
> anything about it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors.
> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single 
> person's body. Get better help. <grin>
> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
> Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Dar
> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before placing
> sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs on the
> sensor before you snap it onto your skin

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem with
>> Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, just like
>> you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on
>> the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight, it was
>> able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to wait all
>> night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance providers,
>> including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained
>> on it and can therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when
>> you have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in
>> time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on
>> the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of
>> that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch
>> and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more
>>> on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I
>>> just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely
>>> think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only
>>> wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>>> Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>> technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump
>>>> cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>>> working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we
>>>> had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't
>>>> know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up
>>>> all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpete
>>>> r%40gma
>>>> il.com
>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
>>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob%
>>>> 40gmail.com

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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
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-- 
--Dar
skype: dmgina23
  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
every saint has a past
every sinner has a future

From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:27:14 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:27:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <ad12540b.8a23.4ccf.9979.7502e9404091@samobile.net>

I tried that once where I finally decided they were not worth my time.
I was at fault according to them and I just left it at that.
I didn't need a free anything from the attitude they come across with.
Will stay working with folks in the states if possible.

Original message:
> Yes, definitely. I would contact Libre support as well.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 4:29 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer 
> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and call 
> Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but they're not 
> just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you use an alcohol 
> swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and making sure you 
> wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little thing but it really 
> does make a giant difference in how well the sensor sticks. Right now 
> I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on the back of my arm and 
> nobody says anything about it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors.
> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single 
> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide 
> Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Dar
> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before 
> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs 
> on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem
>> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried,
>> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth
>> and only takes
>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair
>> on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by midnight,
>> it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I didn't have to
>> wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by most insurance
>> providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because most nurse
>> educators are trained on it and can therefore train patients and help
>> trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This doesn't seem to be the
>> case for Libre at this point in time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>> technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>> done working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> et
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:36:33 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:36:33 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <d0ecec9d.66f3.4688.b11d.13f9b787d320@samobile.net>

They paid $11.


Original message:
> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
> There is no way I would be able to do that.
> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
> Just didn't work for me.

> Original message:
>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem
>> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried,
>> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth
>> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and
>> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom
>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>>> working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
>>>> e
>>>> r%40gma
>>>> il.com
>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>>> t
>>>> er%40gmail.com>


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>>>> for
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>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob
>>>> %
>>>> 40gmail.com

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>>> y
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
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>> sero.net

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> _______________________________________________
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every sinner has a future

From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 02:40:21 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:40:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>
References: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>
	<0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006f01d4b845$25dde3e0$7199aba0$@gmail.com>

Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
There is no way I would be able to do that.
I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
Just didn't work for me.

Original message:
> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
> all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>> Visually Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>> questions.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>> what the problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>> where all could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>> up all of the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
>>> e
>>> r%40gma
>>> il.com
>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>> t
>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob
>>> %
>>> 40gmail.com

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>> y
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> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 02:42:07 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:42:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <8a8d1f11.ec29.4e05.a691.6c132faad6bb@samobile.net>
References: <8a8d1f11.ec29.4e05.a691.6c132faad6bb@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <007501d4b845$656fd8b0$304f8a10$@gmail.com>

Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As most of us are using that instead.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a new cencer.
I even took the app off my phone.
That is how disappointed I am with it.
Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
I have humana as well as medicare.
I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

Original message:
> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer 
> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and 
> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but 
> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you 
> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and 
> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little 
> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the 
> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on 
> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors.
> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single 
> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
> Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Dar
> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before 
> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs 
> on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually 
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a 
>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if 
>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via 
>> Bluetooth and only takes
>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to 
>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by 
>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I 
>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by 
>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because 
>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>> technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't 
>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>> done working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

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>> --
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>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:44:23 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:44:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <5fd7459b.0f22.4178.8ccf.03a35e3c4e31@samobile.net>

You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as did 
the libre cencer.
Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they 
won't work loll.

Original message:
> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save 
> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
> There is no way I would be able to do that.
> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
> Just didn't work for me.

> Original message:
>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem
>> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried,
>> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth
>> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and
>> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom
>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>>> working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> e
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>>>> il.com
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>>>> t
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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>> every sinner has a future
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> --
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>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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every sinner has a future

From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:46:26 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:46:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <377669d0.0c2b.489f.aa52.dabb5a1b1cac@samobile.net>

Is the price cheaper from amazon getting them?
Jim has a card, and would be willing to help me try anything as long as 
it isn't way over the top as $400.

Original message:
> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As 
> most of us are using that instead.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because it 
> was on good and strong just the way we like it.
> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a 
> new cencer.
> I even took the app off my phone.
> That is how disappointed I am with it.
> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
> I have humana as well as medicare.
> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

> Original message:
>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer
>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and
>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but
>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you
>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and
>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little
>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the
>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on
>> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way 
>> bigger than the Libre sensors.
>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Dar
>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs
>> on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>> Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a
>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if
>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via
>>> Bluetooth and only takes
>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because
>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>> technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>> questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>>>> te
>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>> et
>>>>> er%40gmail.com>


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>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/denisero
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>>> --
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>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 02:49:41 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 21:49:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <6b12f81b.c204.4af1.8bc1.d6a898e7d970@samobile.net>

Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
$300 can't pay for that either.
Wow, she didn't say how many came.

Original message:
> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As 
> most of us are using that instead.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because it 
> was on good and strong just the way we like it.
> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a 
> new cencer.
> I even took the app off my phone.
> That is how disappointed I am with it.
> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
> I have humana as well as medicare.
> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

> Original message:
>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer
>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and
>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but
>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you
>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and
>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little
>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the
>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on
>> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way 
>> bigger than the Libre sensors.
>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Dar
>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs
>> on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>> Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a
>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if
>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via
>>> Bluetooth and only takes
>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because
>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>> technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>> questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> 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
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>>>> te
>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>> et
>>>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/denisero
>>>>> b%
>>>>> 40gmail.com

>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> my
>>>> sero.net

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpete
>>> r%40gmail.com


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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

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>>> 40gmail.com

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> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 04:00:54 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (G Melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:00:54 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <377669d0.0c2b.489f.aa52.dabb5a1b1cac@samobile.net>
References: <377669d0.0c2b.489f.aa52.dabb5a1b1cac@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <1689ceab4f0.2799.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>

if you got the whole package it's $800 if you just get the sensors and the 
transmitter is depending on how you use them you can probably save a little 
bit cheaper I found them on eBay for much cheaper the whole package for our 
belief 500 so just look around Amazon eBay it's between 500 and 800 pending 
on what are you need to transmitter and a sensor and the app and a 
smartphone smart device like an iPad and iPod touch or an iPhone


On January 29, 2019 6:47:59 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Is the price cheaper from amazon getting them?
> Jim has a card, and would be willing to help me try anything as long as
> it isn't way over the top as $400.
>
> Original message:
>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As
>> most of us are using that instead.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because it
>> was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a
>> new cencer.
>> I even took the app off my phone.
>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer
>>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and
>>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but
>>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you
>>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and
>>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little
>>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the
>>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on
>>> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way
>>> bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica
>
>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>> Dar
>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs
>>> on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin
>
>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>>> Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
>
>
>
>
>
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a
>>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if
>>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via
>>>> Bluetooth and only takes
>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because
>>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>>> You crack me up,
>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>> Then just came off.
>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>>> on the patch.
>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>>> all of that.
>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>
>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>> technology?
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>>> questions.
>
>>>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>
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>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> et
>>>>>> er%40gmail.com>
>
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>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>>>> every sinner has a future
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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>> every sinner has a future
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>
> -- 
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>   FB: dmgina
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 04:03:21 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (G Melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:03:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <6b12f81b.c204.4af1.8bc1.d6a898e7d970@samobile.net>
References: <6b12f81b.c204.4af1.8bc1.d6a898e7d970@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <1689cecef40.2799.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>

if you're getting it directly from the time you get to transmitters and six 
sensors if I'm not mistaken it's basically for a 6-month supply you get 
every six months you order a new supply so ba sweeties transmitter will go 
for 3 months and each sensor depending on how it's used the old ones you 
could get about 14 years out of I don't know about the new ones with G6 but 
I know the g5 he construction in the out for 14 or 21 days so you could hum 
budget and give the key 5:35 has some issues but not a lot and I know that 
the tri-five will eventually get upgraded to the G6 so you can do the g5 
diesel cheaper out and then one needs in a Ford of goods that you sex with 
your Medicare health plan


On January 29, 2019 6:50:54 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
> $300 can't pay for that either.
> Wow, she didn't say how many came.
>
> Original message:
>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As
>> most of us are using that instead.
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because it
>> was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a
>> new cencer.
>> I even took the app off my phone.
>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer
>>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and
>>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but
>>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you
>>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and
>>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little
>>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the
>>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on
>>> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way
>>> bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica
>
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>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
>>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>> Dar
>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic tabs
>>> on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin
>
>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>>> Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
>
>
>
>
>
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a
>>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if
>>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via
>>>> Bluetooth and only takes
>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because
>>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
>
>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>>> You crack me up,
>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>> Then just came off.
>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>>> on the patch.
>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>>> all of that.
>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>
>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>> technology?
>
>
>
>
>
>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>>> questions.
>
>>>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>>> te
>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> et
>>>>>> er%40gmail.com>
>
>
>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> b%
>>>>>> 40gmail.com
>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> my
>>>>> sero.net
>
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> _______________________________________________
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 04:04:18 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (G Melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:04:18 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <5fd7459b.0f22.4178.8ccf.03a35e3c4e31@samobile.net>
References: <5fd7459b.0f22.4178.8ccf.03a35e3c4e31@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <1689cedd1d0.2799.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>

yes if you're paying out-of-pocket you can do anything as long as you 
figure out somebody else sell it to you there's always somebody willing to 
sell something


On January 29, 2019 6:45:23 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
> Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as did
> the libre cencer.
> Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
> I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they
> won't work loll.
>
> Original message:
>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have
>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every
>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save
>> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.
>
>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem
>>> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried,
>>> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth
>>> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and
>>> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom
>>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
>
>>> Bridgit
>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>
>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>
>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>
>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>
>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>
>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
>
>
>
>
>
>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>> questions.
>
>>>>> Bridgit
>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>
>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>>>> working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,
>
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
>>>>> e
>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>> il.com
>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>>>> t
>>>>> er%40gmail.com>
>
>
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>
>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob
>>>>> %
>>>>> 40gmail.com
>
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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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>>>> y
>>>> sero.net
>
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>
>
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>>> sero.net
>
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
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>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 05:29:57 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:29:57 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <006f01d4b845$25dde3e0$7199aba0$@gmail.com>
References: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>	<0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>
	<006f01d4b845$25dde3e0$7199aba0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0c6001d4b85c$d6ebd9f0$84c38dd0$@gmail.com>

That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
There is no way I would be able to do that.
I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
Just didn't work for me.

Original message:
> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
> all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>> Visually Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>> questions.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>> what the problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>> where all could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>> up all of the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>> for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpet
>>> e
>>> r%40gma
>>> il.com
>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>> t
>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/deniserob
>>> %
>>> 40gmail.com

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>> y
>> sero.net

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
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> sero.net

--
--Dar
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  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 05:31:49 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:31:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <5fd7459b.0f22.4178.8ccf.03a35e3c4e31@samobile.net>
References: <5fd7459b.0f22.4178.8ccf.03a35e3c4e31@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0c6101d4b85d$19681d70$4c385850$@gmail.com>

CGMs are not considered prescriptions but extra medical devices. Most the time, you can have a doc write a script for devices like this so insurance will cover it, but you don't have to have a script if you want to pay yourself. It's the same with traditional meters and even insulin pumps.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:44 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as did the libre cencer.
Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they won't work loll.

Original message:
> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save 
> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
> There is no way I would be able to do that.
> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
> Just didn't work for me.

> Original message:
>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a 
>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if 
>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via 
>> Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the 
>> app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last 
>> night at
>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't 
>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>> done working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpe
>>>> t
>>>> e
>>>> r%40gma
>>>> il.com
>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>> e
>>>> t
>>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> for
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>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/denisero
>>>> b
>>>> %
>>>> 40gmail.com

>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> m
>>> y
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 05:33:27 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:33:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <6b12f81b.c204.4af1.8bc1.d6a898e7d970@samobile.net>
References: <6b12f81b.c204.4af1.8bc1.d6a898e7d970@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0c6201d4b85d$544f00c0$fced0240$@gmail.com>

I have Medicare and use Dexcom and am not paying $300 for supplies. I'm not sure whom you spoke with, but this doesn't sound right. Was it $300 a month or year that was quoted to you?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:50 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
$300 can't pay for that either.
Wow, she didn't say how many came.

Original message:
> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As 
> most of us are using that instead.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because 
> it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a 
> new cencer.
> I even took the app off my phone.
> That is how disappointed I am with it.
> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
> I have humana as well as medicare.
> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

> Original message:
>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer 
>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and 
>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but 
>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you 
>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and 
>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little 
>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the 
>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on 
>> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way 
>> bigger than the Libre sensors.
>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Dar
>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before 
>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic 
>> tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>> Visually Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have 
>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays 
>>> if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app 
>>> via Bluetooth and only takes
>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to 
>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by 
>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I 
>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by 
>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because 
>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>> put on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask 
>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>> technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it 
>>>>> would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach 
>>>>> and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for 
>>>>> my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not 
>>>>> Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I 
>>>>> can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer 
>>>>> your questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 05:37:59 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:37:59 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <662a1a19.a87e.4f1e.9106.2b7caff15493@samobile.net>

If I can remember this conversation when I see my diabetic lady then 
maybe she will know more about this.
There is to much for me to understand at this time.

Original message:
> CGMs are not considered prescriptions but extra medical devices. Most 
> the time, you can have a doc write a script for devices like this so 
> insurance will cover it, but you don't have to have a script if you 
> want to pay yourself. It's the same with traditional meters and even 
> insulin pumps.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
> Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as did 
> the libre cencer.
> Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
> I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they 
> won't work loll.

> Original message:
>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have
>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every
>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save
>> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.

>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a
>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if
>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via
>>> Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the
>>> app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last
>>> night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like
>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can
>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you
>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>> questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 05:40:37 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:40:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <594eae94.2953.4b1f.8776.d63a900e73aa@samobile.net>

This was from amazon, I am guessing it was each time you bought from there.
Glad you don't have to pay that much.
I have this saved so maybe when I go see her I can look this up and 
show her what we have been talking about.

Original message:
> I have Medicare and use Dexcom and am not paying $300 for supplies. I'm 
> not sure whom you spoke with, but this doesn't sound right. Was it $300 
> a month or year that was quoted to you?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:50 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
> $300 can't pay for that either.
> Wow, she didn't say how many came.

> Original message:
>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As
>> most of us are using that instead.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because
>> it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a
>> new cencer.
>> I even took the app off my phone.
>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer
>>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and
>>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but
>>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you
>>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and
>>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little
>>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the
>>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump on
>>> the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're way
>>> bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Dar
>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic
>>> tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have
>>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays
>>>> if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app
>>>> via Bluetooth and only takes
>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because
>>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> You crack me up,
>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>> Then just came off.
>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to
>>>> put on the patch.
>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>>> all of that.
>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask
>>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that
>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>> technology?





>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it
>>>>>> would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach
>>>>>> and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for
>>>>>> my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not
>>>>>> Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I
>>>>>> can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer
>>>>>> your questions.

>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to
>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>> for
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> e
>>>>>> te
>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpoll
>>>>>> p
>>>>>> et
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/deniser
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>>>>>> 40gmail.com

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>>>>> 0
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 06:46:20 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 00:46:20 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <594eae94.2953.4b1f.8776.d63a900e73aa@samobile.net>
References: <594eae94.2953.4b1f.8776.d63a900e73aa@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0c7a01d4b867$82aec0e0$880c42a0$@gmail.com>

If you have Medicare, it should cover Dexcom. Speak directly with Dexcom and Medicare about this in addition to your endo.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:41 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

This was from amazon, I am guessing it was each time you bought from there.
Glad you don't have to pay that much.
I have this saved so maybe when I go see her I can look this up and show her what we have been talking about.

Original message:
> I have Medicare and use Dexcom and am not paying $300 for supplies. 
> I'm not sure whom you spoke with, but this doesn't sound right. Was it 
> $300 a month or year that was quoted to you?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:50 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
> $300 can't pay for that either.
> Wow, she didn't say how many came.

> Original message:
>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As 
>> most of us are using that instead.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because 
>> it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a 
>> new cencer.
>> I even took the app off my phone.
>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer 
>>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and 
>>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but 
>>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you 
>>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and 
>>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little 
>>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the 
>>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump 
>>> on the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're 
>>> way bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single 
>>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

>>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
>>> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
>>> Guide Dog Glee Club.
>>> To learn more, visit:
>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Dar
>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before 
>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic 
>>> tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have 
>>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the 
>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects 
>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to 
>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by 
>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I 
>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by 
>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because 
>>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
>>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
>>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> You crack me up,
>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>> Then just came off.
>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>>> put on the patch.
>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>>> all of that.
>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask 
>>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>> technology?





>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm 
>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel 
>>>>>> it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my 
>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that 
>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom 
>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at 
>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses 
>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance 
>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my 
>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to 
>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>>> 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
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpoll
>>>>>> p
>>>>>> e
>>>>>> te
>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpol
>>>>>> l
>>>>>> p
>>>>>> et
>>>>>> er%40gmail.com>


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 07:04:49 2019
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:04:49 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0c6001d4b85c$d6ebd9f0$84c38dd0$@gmail.com>
References: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>	<0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>	<006f01d4b845$25dde3e0$7199aba0$@gmail.com>
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Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
There is no way I would be able to do that.
I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
Just didn't work for me.

Original message:
> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
> all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>> Visually Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>> questions.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>> what the problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>> where all could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>> up all of the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future

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From princessterri76 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 09:01:38 2019
From: princessterri76 at gmail.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 03:01:38 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre
Message-ID: <9C6E796A-EBEC-4B27-A55B-6EEAA6590607@gmail.com>

Hello everyone,

I have more questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre. I hope you all won?t mind? And I hope some of you can help me out.

I have been approved for the Libre. It was shipped out yesterday. So I am really hoping that it won?t take long at all to get here.

When I receive it, what are some things I should know?
Can I start using it right away?
Or is it best to start at a certain time? And always change out the sensor at the same time, or around that time, when that needs changing?

I plan to call my doctor?s office, to let them know I now have the Libre system. The doctor told me to do this once I got it, and to come in and they will help me with it.
However, his office staff told me that, because I would be using it differently, that I would have to learn it on my own. I think someone was definitely mistaken there. LOL!

I believe I got the 14 day system. So once I have a sensor on, can I start using the device emediately? Or do I have to wait a certain period of time, before this can happen?
And once I go to use it, is there anything I need to do to prepare it, so I receive the best blood sugar readings as possible?

Anything you all can tell me, or think I should know, is very much appreciated. I am very excited to be receiving this device. But as you all can imagine, I am pretty nervous as well.

Thank you,

Terri
Sent from my iPhone


From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 12:37:54 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 06:37:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre
In-Reply-To: <9C6E796A-EBEC-4B27-A55B-6EEAA6590607@gmail.com>
References: <9C6E796A-EBEC-4B27-A55B-6EEAA6590607@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002901d4b898$a0018160$e0048420$@gmail.com>

Hi Terri!  I'll let those who use the Libra chime in on using it, but I just had to comment about what your diabetes clinic said to you about your training.  As their patient, they need to train you on how to use it.  You are not using it any differently than a sighted person from what I understand.  You will just need to use an app on your phone to read the blood sugar values.  As educators, they should be willing and able to learn how to use it along with you.  

				Jamie
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3:02 AM
To: Diabetes-talk <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Terri Stimmel <princessterri76 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

Hello everyone,

I have more questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre. I hope you all won?t mind? And I hope some of you can help me out.

I have been approved for the Libre. It was shipped out yesterday. So I am really hoping that it won?t take long at all to get here.

When I receive it, what are some things I should know?
Can I start using it right away?
Or is it best to start at a certain time? And always change out the sensor at the same time, or around that time, when that needs changing?

I plan to call my doctor?s office, to let them know I now have the Libre system. The doctor told me to do this once I got it, and to come in and they will help me with it.
However, his office staff told me that, because I would be using it differently, that I would have to learn it on my own. I think someone was definitely mistaken there. LOL!

I believe I got the 14 day system. So once I have a sensor on, can I start using the device emediately? Or do I have to wait a certain period of time, before this can happen?
And once I go to use it, is there anything I need to do to prepare it, so I receive the best blood sugar readings as possible?

Anything you all can tell me, or think I should know, is very much appreciated. I am very excited to be receiving this device. But as you all can imagine, I am pretty nervous as well.

Thank you,

Terri
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 13:00:28 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:00:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <CAAxsd_7eYQfDD3ryEX5JKOhPUUJEfE5ScamdObNVLJ4TU=v5sg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <d2ff12db.f079.4f97.9089.9ed9fdc6f5f1@samobile.net>
	<0b2501d4b7f5$af5a53b0$0e0efb10$@gmail.com>
	<CAAxsd_7eYQfDD3ryEX5JKOhPUUJEfE5ScamdObNVLJ4TU=v5sg@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1967900F-F2D7-4D95-BC27-E1AB24D0AF03@gmail.com>

Good morning everyone;

I too, am using the Dexcom and it looks like the more I see here, the Dexcom is a far, far, superior system.  Sounds like the Livre folks are just out there playing on the insurance companies out here.  I haven?t yet heard that this outfit has any tech support that can help their patients???  Sad, sad, commentarySomeone here should contact the company to fill them on the dissatisfaction of their patients.  One would think that for something we diabetics are depending on for a life-and-death matter here would come up with a more satisfactory quality business plan, at least.  As I see it, this is absolutely shameful, at best!!!  

Bern



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> On Jan 29, 2019, at 12:50 PM, Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Dar
> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more on
> the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I just
> tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely think it is
> a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only wear the libre on
> the back of your arm.
> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do wear
> them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
> 
> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
> 
> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
> 
> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
> Impaired
> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
> 
> [image: TechVision Logo]
> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
>> and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
>> pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
>> lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
>> sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like
>> this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
>> Libre
>> can answer your questions.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>> working.
>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
>> problem was.
>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had a
>> falty cencer.
>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
>> that I had an hour to wait.
>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>> My question is this,
>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where
>> all
>> could see.
>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
>> how to figure it out.
>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all
>> of
>> the time.
>> Over $100.
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 14:04:07 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:04:07 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
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Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
There is no way I would be able to do that.
I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
Just didn't work for me.

Original message:
> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
> on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
> all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>> Visually Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>> questions.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>> what the problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>> where all could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>> up all of the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,

>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>>> every sinner has a future

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 14:07:37 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 08:07:37 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre
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I agree with Jamie. Even though you won't see it, you will use it the same as sighted people. Needing to access info in a different way doesn't preclude you from getting training on a medical device in this country. The only real difference is that, as Jamie points out, you will only be able to access the readings via the app, but otherwise, you will use it the same as a sighted person. I also use Dexcom and not Libre, so will let those using Libre speak to the specifics of the system, but good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:38 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

Hi Terri!  I'll let those who use the Libra chime in on using it, but I just had to comment about what your diabetes clinic said to you about your training.  As their patient, they need to train you on how to use it.  You are not using it any differently than a sighted person from what I understand.  You will just need to use an app on your phone to read the blood sugar values.  As educators, they should be willing and able to learn how to use it along with you.  

				Jamie
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3:02 AM
To: Diabetes-talk <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Terri Stimmel <princessterri76 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre

Hello everyone,

I have more questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre. I hope you all won?t mind? And I hope some of you can help me out.

I have been approved for the Libre. It was shipped out yesterday. So I am really hoping that it won?t take long at all to get here.

When I receive it, what are some things I should know?
Can I start using it right away?
Or is it best to start at a certain time? And always change out the sensor at the same time, or around that time, when that needs changing?

I plan to call my doctor?s office, to let them know I now have the Libre system. The doctor told me to do this once I got it, and to come in and they will help me with it.
However, his office staff told me that, because I would be using it differently, that I would have to learn it on my own. I think someone was definitely mistaken there. LOL!

I believe I got the 14 day system. So once I have a sensor on, can I start using the device emediately? Or do I have to wait a certain period of time, before this can happen?
And once I go to use it, is there anything I need to do to prepare it, so I receive the best blood sugar readings as possible?

Anything you all can tell me, or think I should know, is very much appreciated. I am very excited to be receiving this device. But as you all can imagine, I am pretty nervous as well.

Thank you,

Terri
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From r10mcmanomy at live.com  Wed Jan 30 15:06:11 2019
From: r10mcmanomy at live.com (ryan mcmanomy)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:06:11 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
Message-ID: <BL0PR16MB2660A311719670CE8D8CD6F5C7900@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>

                Cancer!!

Ryan McManomy
Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.

I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.

I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision

At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!

Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me
in one way or another.

So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!

I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.

Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest
time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that
they would go out of there way to take me.
But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!

After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach for them


From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 15:18:54 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:18:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0cc601d4b8a4$ab646de0$022d49a0$@gmail.com>
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	<0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>
	<006f01d4b845$25dde3e0$7199aba0$@gmail.com>
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I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I would with a blood and strip meter.
Amber

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
> There is no way I would be able to do that.
> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
> Just didn't work for me.
> 
> Original message:
>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect 
>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem 
>> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried, 
>> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth 
>> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and 
>> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train 
>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This 
>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do 
>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
> 
>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
> 
>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
> 
>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
> 
>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be 
>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>>> questions.
> 
>>>> Bridgit
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done 
>>>> working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,
> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
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>> --
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> 
> --
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 15:25:35 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:25:35 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre
In-Reply-To: <9C6E796A-EBEC-4B27-A55B-6EEAA6590607@gmail.com>
References: <9C6E796A-EBEC-4B27-A55B-6EEAA6590607@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <173D99D9-B0E0-4364-9DAA-FFFE33A568BB@gmail.com>

Hi there:
I have been using the libre for a relatively short period but I will try to answer your questions.  I picked up my libre system from Walgreens and one of the pharmacists showed me how to apply it.  Once you learn how to do it, it is easy.  You will want to apply the censor, and also get the app on your IPhone? It has to be an IPhone 7 or later, though.  It will have you put in your name, and birthdate, I believe, and create a user name and password.  I gave this information to my doctor so she could look at my readings, too.  After the app is set up, there will be a ?new Censor? button? Or at least I believe that is what it says.  Push that after you have applied the censor.  It will scan for  the censor, and after that it will tel you you have to wait for an hour to use it.  
So an hour after you apply the censor and scan it, it is ready for use. 
When applying the censor, be sure to use the alcohol pads in the box on the site you are going to apply it to. I find it sticks better that way.
I always change mine at the same time. Thursday mornings around ten AM.  It?s nice because the libre app gives me reminders when it needs to be changed.
If you have further questions, please let me know.
Amber

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 4:01 AM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> I have more questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre. I hope you all won?t mind? And I hope some of you can help me out.
> 
> I have been approved for the Libre. It was shipped out yesterday. So I am really hoping that it won?t take long at all to get here.
> 
> When I receive it, what are some things I should know?
> Can I start using it right away?
> Or is it best to start at a certain time? And always change out the sensor at the same time, or around that time, when that needs changing?
> 
> I plan to call my doctor?s office, to let them know I now have the Libre system. The doctor told me to do this once I got it, and to come in and they will help me with it.
> However, his office staff told me that, because I would be using it differently, that I would have to learn it on my own. I think someone was definitely mistaken there. LOL!
> 
> I believe I got the 14 day system. So once I have a sensor on, can I start using the device emediately? Or do I have to wait a certain period of time, before this can happen?
> And once I go to use it, is there anything I need to do to prepare it, so I receive the best blood sugar readings as possible?
> 
> Anything you all can tell me, or think I should know, is very much appreciated. I am very excited to be receiving this device. But as you all can imagine, I am pretty nervous as well.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Terri
> Sent from my iPhone
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 16:19:57 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:19:57 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <F35E551C-BBA7-497F-8733-1415482C8787@gmail.com>
References: <13d23481.960e.42b6.b179.c653a6536cca@samobile.net>	<0c4201d4b83f$d9a0c6f0$8ce254d0$@gmail.com>	<006f01d4b845$25dde3e0$7199aba0$@gmail.com>	<0c6001d4b85c$d6ebd9f0$84c38dd0$@gmail.com>	<009101d4b86a$180e46e0$482ad4a0$@gmail.com>	<0cc601d4b8a4$ab646de0$022d49a0$@gmail.com>
	<F35E551C-BBA7-497F-8733-1415482C8787@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0d2a01d4b8b7$a4f06190$eed124b0$@gmail.com>

A CGM would have been nice when I was pregnant. I tested about 15 times a day with both my pregnancies. Are you using Libre or Dexcom? With Dexcom, you don't have to do anything for it to test; it automatically test every 5 minutes. I like how it tells me if I'm constant or raising/lowering slowly or rapidly. It's one thing to know what my reading is, but another to know if it's constant or raising/lowering, and at what rate.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:19 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I would with a blood and strip meter.
Amber

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
> There is no way I would be able to do that.
> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
> Just didn't work for me.
> 
> Original message:
>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a 
>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if 
>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via 
>> Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the 
>> app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last 
>> night at
>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
> 
>> Bridgit
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
> 
>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
> 
>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
> 
>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
> 
>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
> 
>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't 
>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>>> questions.
> 
>>>> Bridgit
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>> done working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,
> 
>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From amber.wallens at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 16:28:30 2019
From: amber.wallens at gmail.com (Amber Wallenstein)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:28:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
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I?m using the libre. It was what my insurance covers. It doesn?t cover much, but it?s worth it anyway. I like the fact that it?s only one piece, and although on the outside of the arm, is pretty discrete. I like that it tells me what the trend in my blood sugar is. As a new diabetic who is just learning about what blood sugar does win, it?s super useful.
Amber

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> A CGM would have been nice when I was pregnant. I tested about 15 times a day with both my pregnancies. Are you using Libre or Dexcom? With Dexcom, you don't have to do anything for it to test; it automatically test every 5 minutes. I like how it tells me if I'm constant or raising/lowering slowly or rapidly. It's one thing to know what my reading is, but another to know if it's constant or raising/lowering, and at what rate.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I would with a blood and strip meter.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life. 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a 
>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if 
>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via 
>>> Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the 
>>> app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last 
>>> night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
>> 
>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>> 
>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>> 
>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>> 
>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>> 
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't 
>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>>>> questions.
>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,
>> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 16:57:53 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:57:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <ab50590e.cf22.4ec3.8315.9b7b7ea7a17e@samobile.net>

What I don't understand is this,
u must get more than just the cencers.
Something was mentioned on behalf lasting for quite a few years.
So that part I don't understand.
I do have the I phone up to date, so I would be down loading an app correct?
I would be asking for the dex com cmg?
Don't want to ask for the wrong thing, and I can since I don't understand.
Thanks,

Original message:
> If you have Medicare, it should cover Dexcom. Speak directly with 
> Dexcom and Medicare about this in addition to your endo.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:41 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> This was from amazon, I am guessing it was each time you bought from there.
> Glad you don't have to pay that much.
> I have this saved so maybe when I go see her I can look this up and 
> show her what we have been talking about.

> Original message:
>> I have Medicare and use Dexcom and am not paying $300 for supplies.
>> I'm not sure whom you spoke with, but this doesn't sound right. Was it
>> $300 a month or year that was quoted to you?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:50 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
>> $300 can't pay for that either.
>> Wow, she didn't say how many came.

>> Original message:
>>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As
>>> most of us are using that instead.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because
>>> it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on a
>>> new cencer.
>>> I even took the app off my phone.
>>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable answer
>>>> from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes specialist and
>>>> call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their overlays but
>>>> they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about making sure you
>>>> use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the sensor on, and
>>>> making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a silly little
>>>> thing but it really does make a giant difference in how well the
>>>> sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my insulin pump
>>>> on the back of my arm and nobody says anything about it. And they're
>>>> way bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>>>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

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>>>> Santa Cruz, California
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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Dar
>>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic
>>>> tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
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>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have
>>>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the
>>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects
>>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
>>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom because
>>>>> most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> You crack me up,
>>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>>> Then just came off.
>>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to
>>>>> put on the patch.
>>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>>>> all of that.
>>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Dar
>>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask
>>>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that
>>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>>> technology?





>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm
>>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel
>>>>>>> it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my
>>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that
>>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom
>>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at
>>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
>>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance
>>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to
>>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my
>>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to
>>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future

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>>>>> --
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> --
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 16:55:55 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 10:55:55 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <D8775887-1848-4E5A-B008-7C764D357606@gmail.com>
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Glad it's working for you. In a nutshell, carbs are what raise glucose levels. Protein stabilizes them. Some carbs like those in sugar and wheat will spike glucose levels, but carbs that are complex and high in fiber usually have a slower release. Protein keeps glucose levels stable, which is why we should eat more protein than carbs. Protein is any meat but also found in items like nuts and legumes, eggs and products like Greek yogurt. Frequent testing, consistent use of insulin and/or oral meds, a healthy diet and regular exercise all contribute to better diabetes management. Are you working with a nurse educator on learning more about diabetes and how to manage it? Most clinics offer diabetes education classes or know where they are offered.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 10:29 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I?m using the libre. It was what my insurance covers. It doesn?t cover much, but it?s worth it anyway. I like the fact that it?s only one piece, and although on the outside of the arm, is pretty discrete. I like that it tells me what the trend in my blood sugar is. As a new diabetic who is just learning about what blood sugar does win, it?s super useful.
Amber

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> A CGM would have been nice when I was pregnant. I tested about 15 times a day with both my pregnancies. Are you using Libre or Dexcom? With Dexcom, you don't have to do anything for it to test; it automatically test every 5 minutes. I like how it tells me if I'm constant or raising/lowering slowly or rapidly. It's one thing to know what my reading is, but another to know if it's constant or raising/lowering, and at what rate.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 9:19 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I would with a blood and strip meter.
> Amber
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life. 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .  
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use. 
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have 
>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays 
>>> if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app 
>>> via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for 
>>> the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor 
>>> last night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.
>> 
>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>> put on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
>> 
>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask 
>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
>> 
>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>> 
>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>> 
>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>> 
>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it 
>>>>> would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach 
>>>>> and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for 
>>>>> my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not 
>>>>> Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I 
>>>>> can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer 
>>>>> your questions.
>> 
>>>>> Bridgit
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
>> 
>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,
>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>> FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>> 
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>> 
>> 
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>> 
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>> 
>>> --
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>> 
>> --
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 17:05:02 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:05:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Even more questions regarding the Libre
Message-ID: <88552ffa.0a91.4d8d.860d.3286e4a0e8b4@samobile.net>

You did down load the app on your phone rite?
That is the first step and you can do this even before you get the kit 
in the mail or how ever it will come?
Once you are registered with the company you can move forward.
Yes even I learned how to put it on, I can send you steps privately if 
no one has done it here.
You then wait an hour and then test.
The app will share that.
I am thinking your doctors office doesn't know for sure what you are 
doing, so to put it back on you doesn't surprise me.
Wishing you the best.


Original message:
> Hello everyone,

> I have more questions, regarding the Freestyle Libre. I hope you all 
> won?t mind? And I hope some of you can help me out.

> I have been approved for the Libre. It was shipped out yesterday. So I 
> am really hoping that it won?t take long at all to get here.

> When I receive it, what are some things I should know?
> Can I start using it right away?
> Or is it best to start at a certain time? And always change out the 
> sensor at the same time, or around that time, when that needs changing?

> I plan to call my doctor?s office, to let them know I now have the 
> Libre system. The doctor told me to do this once I got it, and to come 
> in and they will help me with it.
> However, his office staff told me that, because I would be using it 
> differently, that I would have to learn it on my own. I think someone 
> was definitely mistaken there. LOL!

> I believe I got the 14 day system. So once I have a sensor on, can I 
> start using the device emediately? Or do I have to wait a certain 
> period of time, before this can happen?
> And once I go to use it, is there anything I need to do to prepare it, 
> so I receive the best blood sugar readings as possible?

> Anything you all can tell me, or think I should know, is very much 
> appreciated. I am very excited to be receiving this device. But as you 
> all can imagine, I am pretty nervous as well.

> Thank you,

> Terri
> Sent from my iPhone
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 17:15:24 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:15:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
In-Reply-To: <BL0PR16MB2660A311719670CE8D8CD6F5C7900@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660A311719670CE8D8CD6F5C7900@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <2CA83532-E806-442F-8971-FCCDA6193D13@gmail.com>

Not sure where all this came from.  Although this is a good story of determination and perseverance, This is off-topic.  I don?t even see diabetes mentioned at all in here.  However, if you have any diabetics in your family and wish to share any experience and/or suggestions along these lines, please know you?re always welcome to send them in here.

Warmly


Bernadette M. Jacobs, President
Diabetes Action Network
Bernienfb75 at gmail.com



Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:06 AM, ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>                Cancer!!
> 
> Ryan McManomy
> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.
> 
> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.
> 
> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision
> 
> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!
> 
> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me
> in one way or another.
> 
> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!
> 
> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.
> 
> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest
> time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that
> they would go out of there way to take me.
> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!
> 
> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach for them
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 17:27:08 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:27:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
Message-ID: <f6001be0.a207.477b.8b5b.07c2615d6b34@samobile.net>

When you were in school,
Did you have to take shots aything like that?
That would have ment you went to the infirmary.
How did you feel if someone said you can't eat this because you are a diabetic?
Are you working now in computers?
Yes so much has changed from the time you graduated until now.
I am pleased we have what we have.
I know it is going to get better.

Original message:
>                 Cancer!!

> Ryan McManomy
> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want 
> you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my 
> self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my 
> life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.

> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles 
> and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I 
> have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still 
> working on them.

> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision

> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of 
> tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but 
> if I do not I die!!
> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I 
> was put in first grade at a public school.
> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!

> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not 
> understand how this could happen to me!
> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I 
> was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the 
> radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and 
> had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know 
> what this is. It is a form of steroids!
> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may 
> be going through!!
> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get to 
> know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me
> in one way or another.

> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!

> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family 
> who up until this time had been my support.
> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a 
> grip on my anger!
> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there 
> older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he 
> is not at home during the week.

> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got 
> more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own 
> friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends 
> from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the 
> weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to 
> get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest 
> teacher in the school!
> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as 
> time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do 
> the best I could!
> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but 
> was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do 
> anything about it.
> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my 
> brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for 
> the longest
> time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they got 
> there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some 
> where that
> they would go out of there way to take me.
> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car 
> shopping with my dad.
> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could 
> see and drive, I have it better then some.
> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that 
> really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue 
> looked like.
> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or 
> like calm water.
> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know 
> what the sky or calm water looks like?
> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is 
> hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to 
> take it for granted!

> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend 
> I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer 
> field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as 
> I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound 
> and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe 
> it is something that could help you!
> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach for them
> _______________________________________________
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 17:28:53 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:28:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <b6e00812.eae5.4b66.ad6d.89e7c4cf33a1@samobile.net>

My doctor doesn't do email.
Way to bad, keep up the swell work.

Original message:
> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I can 
> see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss them 
> through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I would 
> with a blood and strip meter.
> Amber

>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for most 
>> people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to be a 
>> device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in 
>> real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a 
>> medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is 
>> the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the 
>> weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are 
>> necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, 
>> not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and 
>> whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo and 
>> one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save 
>> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
>> gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.

>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and connect
>>> differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a problem
>>> with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if worried,
>>> just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via Bluetooth
>>> and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and
>>> transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom
>>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore train
>>> patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. This
>>> doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do
>>>> wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't be
>>>>> more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>> questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>>>> working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 17:59:36 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:59:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <ab50590e.cf22.4ec3.8315.9b7b7ea7a17e@samobile.net>
References: <ab50590e.cf22.4ec3.8315.9b7b7ea7a17e@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0d3501d4b8c5$90b3af30$b21b0d90$@gmail.com>

Just ask your doctor for a Dexcom system; they will know what it is.

You will wear a sensor, which is the sticky part. A transmitter locks onto the sensor. It is the transmitter that the app pairs with.

If you have the G5 version, a sensor last 7 days. If you have the G6, a sensor lasts 10 days. With each, after changing a sensor, you have a 2 hour set-up mode, then calibrate and it will begin reading glucose levels.

Regardless if you have the G5 or G6, a transmitter lasts 3 months.

But again, all you have to do is say you're interested in Dexcom; you don't have to know all the details. Ask for the Dexcom G6 system; I think the G6 will be best for you, Dar.

There is also the receiver, but this will be completely inaccessible for blind users, so you will use the smart device app just like you do for Libre.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 10:58 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

What I don't understand is this,
u must get more than just the cencers.
Something was mentioned on behalf lasting for quite a few years.
So that part I don't understand.
I do have the I phone up to date, so I would be down loading an app correct?
I would be asking for the dex com cmg?
Don't want to ask for the wrong thing, and I can since I don't understand.
Thanks,

Original message:
> If you have Medicare, it should cover Dexcom. Speak directly with 
> Dexcom and Medicare about this in addition to your endo.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:41 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> This was from amazon, I am guessing it was each time you bought from there.
> Glad you don't have to pay that much.
> I have this saved so maybe when I go see her I can look this up and 
> show her what we have been talking about.

> Original message:
>> I have Medicare and use Dexcom and am not paying $300 for supplies.
>> I'm not sure whom you spoke with, but this doesn't sound right. Was 
>> it
>> $300 a month or year that was quoted to you?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:50 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
>> $300 can't pay for that either.
>> Wow, she didn't say how many came.

>> Original message:
>>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As 
>>> most of us are using that instead.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because 
>>> it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on 
>>> a new cencer.
>>> I even took the app off my phone.
>>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable 
>>>> answer from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes 
>>>> specialist and call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their 
>>>> overlays but they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about 
>>>> making sure you use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the 
>>>> sensor on, and making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a 
>>>> silly little thing but it really does make a giant difference in 
>>>> how well the sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my 
>>>> insulin pump on the back of my arm and nobody says anything about 
>>>> it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single 
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>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Dar
>>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before 
>>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic 
>>>> tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never 
>>>>> have a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the 
>>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects 
>>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
>>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to 
>>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by 
>>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I 
>>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by 
>>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom 
>>>>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore 
>>>>> train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them. 
>>>>> This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> You crack me up,
>>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>>> Then just came off.
>>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>>>> put on the patch.
>>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the 
>>>>> app all of that.
>>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Dar
>>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no 
>>>>>> big deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't 
>>>>>> ask most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more 
>>>>>> and do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>>> technology?





>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm 
>>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I 
>>>>>>> feel it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my 
>>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that 
>>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom 
>>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at 
>>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses 
>>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure 
>>>>>>> out what the problem was.
>>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance 
>>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my 
>>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to 
>>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 18:01:12 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:01:12 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <b6e00812.eae5.4b66.ad6d.89e7c4cf33a1@samobile.net>
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Message-ID: <0d3601d4b8c5$c9b24a80$5d16df80$@gmail.com>

Dar,

What do you mean your doctor doesn't do email? Have you ever asked? I'm sure you can exchange emails with someone at your doctor office. I don't actually email directly with my endo but my nurse educator.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:29 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

My doctor doesn't do email.
Way to bad, keep up the swell work.

Original message:
> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I 
> can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss 
> them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I 
> would with a blood and strip meter.
> Amber

>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for 
>> most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to 
>> be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in 
>> real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a 
>> medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is 
>> the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the 
>> weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are 
>> necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, 
>> not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and 
>> whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo 
>> and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and stress in life.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to 
>> save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.

>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have 
>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays 
>>> if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app 
>>> via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for 
>>> the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor 
>>> last night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>> put on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask 
>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it 
>>>>> would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach 
>>>>> and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for 
>>>>> my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not 
>>>>> Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I 
>>>>> can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer 
>>>>> your questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 18:05:30 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:05:30 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
In-Reply-To: <2CA83532-E806-442F-8971-FCCDA6193D13@gmail.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660A311719670CE8D8CD6F5C7900@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>
	<2CA83532-E806-442F-8971-FCCDA6193D13@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <25C4C3AC-CE03-4F66-AFEB-C12F83814960@gmail.com>

He posted a few days ago saying that he was just diagnosed as a type two diabetic. He is very discouraged about learning how to cook for himself in order to help his blood sugar?s, etc. Many have given him helpful hints. Many have suggested that he find a support group to help with how discouraged he is feeling right now. This is a follow ? up to that first email explaining his life up until now. 


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:15 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Not sure where all this came from.  Although this is a good story of determination and perseverance, This is off-topic.  I don?t even see diabetes mentioned at all in here.  However, if you have any diabetics in your family and wish to share any experience and/or suggestions along these lines, please know you?re always welcome to send them in here.
> 
> Warmly
> 
> 
> Bernadette M. Jacobs, President
> Diabetes Action Network
> Bernienfb75 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:06 AM, ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>               Cancer!!
>> 
>> Ryan McManomy
>> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.
>> 
>> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.
>> 
>> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
>> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision
>> 
>> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
>> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
>> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
>> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
>> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
>> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!
>> 
>> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
>> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
>> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
>> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
>> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
>> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
>> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
>> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
>> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me
>> in one way or another.
>> 
>> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!
>> 
>> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
>> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
>> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
>> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
>> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
>> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.
>> 
>> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
>> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
>> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
>> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
>> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
>> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
>> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
>> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
>> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
>> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
>> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
>> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
>> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest
>> time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
>> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that
>> they would go out of there way to take me.
>> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
>> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
>> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
>> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
>> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
>> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
>> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!
>> 
>> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
>> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
>> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach for them
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 18:25:28 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 12:25:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
In-Reply-To: <25C4C3AC-CE03-4F66-AFEB-C12F83814960@gmail.com>
References: <BL0PR16MB2660A311719670CE8D8CD6F5C7900@BL0PR16MB2660.namprd16.prod.outlook.com>	<2CA83532-E806-442F-8971-FCCDA6193D13@gmail.com>
	<25C4C3AC-CE03-4F66-AFEB-C12F83814960@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0d4001d4b8c9$2da8ee10$88faca30$@gmail.com>

I didn't see this email until I saw Bern's. While I'm glad Ryan's sharing, and I hope he finds what support and services he needs, I think it's important we all keep in mind that we all have a unique story and journey through life, particularly in becoming blind. No one has dibs on sob stories. I hope this group can provide him some hope and support, but I agree with what Sandy said in regards to his original post; blindness isn't an excuse to say something can't be done.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:06 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background

He posted a few days ago saying that he was just diagnosed as a type two diabetic. He is very discouraged about learning how to cook for himself in order to help his blood sugar?s, etc. Many have given him helpful hints. Many have suggested that he find a support group to help with how discouraged he is feeling right now. This is a follow ? up to that first email explaining his life up until now. 


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:15 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Not sure where all this came from.  Although this is a good story of determination and perseverance, This is off-topic.  I don?t even see diabetes mentioned at all in here.  However, if you have any diabetics in your family and wish to share any experience and/or suggestions along these lines, please know you?re always welcome to send them in here.
> 
> Warmly
> 
> 
> Bernadette M. Jacobs, President
> Diabetes Action Network
> Bernienfb75 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:06 AM, ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>               Cancer!!
>> 
>> Ryan McManomy
>> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.
>> 
>> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.
>> 
>> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
>> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision
>> 
>> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
>> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
>> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
>> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
>> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
>> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!
>> 
>> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
>> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
>> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
>> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
>> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
>> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
>> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
>> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
>> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get 
>> to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me in one way or another.
>> 
>> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!
>> 
>> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
>> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
>> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
>> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
>> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
>> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.
>> 
>> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
>> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
>> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
>> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
>> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
>> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
>> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
>> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
>> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
>> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
>> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
>> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
>> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my 
>> brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
>> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they 
>> got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that they would go out of there way to take me.
>> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
>> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
>> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
>> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
>> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
>> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
>> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!
>> 
>> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
>> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
>> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach 
>> for them _______________________________________________
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 19:20:00 2019
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sandi)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:20:00 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
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Now it?s my turn to say ?Amen, Bridgit!? Actually, my story would be quite similar to Ryan?s (including cancer in my eyes and all through my optic nerve in the brain), except that I tried really hard in school, and any time someone said ?Because you?re blind, you can?t do this? or ?This would be too hard,? I said ?Just try me.? I don?t know how old Ryan is now, but it?s time to put all the sadness and angst over being blind aside and move ahead. I hope he will get help, with his attitude toward blindness, his anger and sadness (which I know are real, but have lasted long enough), and developing good blindness skills, including Braille, structured discovery travel with a white cane, and, yes, cooking and cleaning. On this list we deal with the issues of blindness as they relate to diabetes, but even then, blindness is not the problem. The manufacturers? ignorance of accessibility or unwillingness to work with already-available technology because they just don?t want to be bothered with blind people, is the problem, and with persistence, we will overcome that, too.

While I can relate to Ryan?s story of blindness, as I said before, only Ryan can turn things around, and sitting smoking and eating and feeling sad just can?t do that. I hope, Ryan, that you will get out of your chair and get help. I don?t want any blind diabetic to die of unnecessary disability, and I want you, personally, to find out that there?s a wonderful life out there just waiting for you. Grab it! Diabetes is but a small fragment of that life!

Sandi

Sent from Mail for Windows 10

From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background

I didn't see this email until I saw Bern's. While I'm glad Ryan's sharing, and I hope he finds what support and services he needs, I think it's important we all keep in mind that we all have a unique story and journey through life, particularly in becoming blind. No one has dibs on sob stories. I hope this group can provide him some hope and support, but I agree with what Sandy said in regards to his original post; blindness isn't an excuse to say something can't be done.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:06 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background

He posted a few days ago saying that he was just diagnosed as a type two diabetic. He is very discouraged about learning how to cook for himself in order to help his blood sugar?s, etc. Many have given him helpful hints. Many have suggested that he find a support group to help with how discouraged he is feeling right now. This is a follow ? up to that first email explaining his life up until now. 


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:15 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Not sure where all this came from.  Although this is a good story of determination and perseverance, This is off-topic.  I don?t even see diabetes mentioned at all in here.  However, if you have any diabetics in your family and wish to share any experience and/or suggestions along these lines, please know you?re always welcome to send them in here.
> 
> Warmly
> 
> 
> Bernadette M. Jacobs, President
> Diabetes Action Network
> Bernienfb75 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:06 AM, ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>               Cancer!!
>> 
>> Ryan McManomy
>> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.
>> 
>> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.
>> 
>> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
>> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision
>> 
>> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
>> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
>> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
>> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
>> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
>> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!
>> 
>> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
>> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
>> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
>> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
>> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
>> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
>> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
>> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
>> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get 
>> to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me in one way or another.
>> 
>> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!
>> 
>> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
>> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
>> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
>> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
>> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
>> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.
>> 
>> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
>> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
>> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
>> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
>> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
>> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
>> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
>> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
>> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
>> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
>> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
>> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
>> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my 
>> brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
>> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they 
>> got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that they would go out of there way to take me.
>> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
>> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
>> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
>> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
>> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
>> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
>> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!
>> 
>> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
>> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
>> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach 
>> for them _______________________________________________
>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bernienfb7
>> 5%40gmail.com
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 19:42:14 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:42:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
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I stand corrected.  I truly apologize.

Bern

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 1:25 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I didn't see this email until I saw Bern's. While I'm glad Ryan's sharing, and I hope he finds what support and services he needs, I think it's important we all keep in mind that we all have a unique story and journey through life, particularly in becoming blind. No one has dibs on sob stories. I hope this group can provide him some hope and support, but I agree with what Sandy said in regards to his original post; blindness isn't an excuse to say something can't be done.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:06 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
> 
> He posted a few days ago saying that he was just diagnosed as a type two diabetic. He is very discouraged about learning how to cook for himself in order to help his blood sugar?s, etc. Many have given him helpful hints. Many have suggested that he find a support group to help with how discouraged he is feeling right now. This is a follow ? up to that first email explaining his life up until now. 
> 
> 
>    Jamie
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:15 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Not sure where all this came from.  Although this is a good story of determination and perseverance, This is off-topic.  I don?t even see diabetes mentioned at all in here.  However, if you have any diabetics in your family and wish to share any experience and/or suggestions along these lines, please know you?re always welcome to send them in here.
>> 
>> Warmly
>> 
>> 
>> Bernadette M. Jacobs, President
>> Diabetes Action Network
>> Bernienfb75 at gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:06 AM, ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>>              Cancer!!
>>> 
>>> Ryan McManomy
>>> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.
>>> 
>>> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.
>>> 
>>> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
>>> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision
>>> 
>>> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
>>> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
>>> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
>>> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
>>> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
>>> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!
>>> 
>>> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
>>> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
>>> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
>>> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
>>> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
>>> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
>>> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
>>> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
>>> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get 
>>> to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me in one way or another.
>>> 
>>> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!
>>> 
>>> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
>>> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
>>> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
>>> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
>>> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
>>> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.
>>> 
>>> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
>>> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
>>> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
>>> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
>>> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
>>> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
>>> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
>>> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
>>> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
>>> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
>>> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
>>> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
>>> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my 
>>> brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
>>> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they 
>>> got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that they would go out of there way to take me.
>>> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
>>> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
>>> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
>>> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
>>> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
>>> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
>>> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!
>>> 
>>> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
>>> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
>>> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach 
>>> for them _______________________________________________
>>> 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 Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bernienfb7
>>> 5%40gmail.com
>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Jan 30 19:51:10 2019
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:51:10 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
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Actually, I do have to have a prescription for the Dexcom even though I'm paying cash. 
But Dar, if anything goes wrong with a sensor or transmitter, Dexcom will replace it, no extra charge. You need to have a long chat with your doc or educator or someone. It's not an automatic thing, but if you really ask for it, Dexcom will even send out a trainer. Medicare covers it if you meet certain criteria, which I don't know yet. This company can be a royal pain in the butt but they're way ahead of Libre, if your story is any indication.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:32 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

CGMs are not considered prescriptions but extra medical devices. Most the time, you can have a doc write a script for devices like this so insurance will cover it, but you don't have to have a script if you want to pay yourself. It's the same with traditional meters and even insulin pumps.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:44 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as did the libre cencer.
Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they won't work loll.

Original message:
> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save 
> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
> There is no way I would be able to do that.
> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
> Just didn't work for me.

> Original message:
>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a 
>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if 
>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via 
>> Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the 
>> app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last 
>> night at
>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> You crack me up,
>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>> Then just came off.
>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put 
>> on the patch.
>> That helped keep it on.
>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>> all of that.
>> Is it like the libre?
>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>> Original message:
>>> Dar
>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most 
>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You 
>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>> Visually Impaired
>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
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>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would 
>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and 
>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my 
>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; 
>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't 
>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your 
>>>> questions.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>> done working.
>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>> what the problem was.
>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start 
>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>> My question is this,
>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>> where all could see.
>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>> up all of the time.
>>>> Over $100.
>>>> Thanks,

>>>> --
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 19:55:47 2019
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 13:55:47 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background
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Thanks Sandy!  I think Ryan would like some support, since he did contact our mailing list.  I'm not sure if he has learned how to cope with his blindness, but it sounds like his one teacher helped him begin that journey.  Another great story of how one special teacher can turn someone's life around.  

I think, if I read his first e-mail correctly, that he is frustrated with being diagnosed with diabetes and learning how to cook, check his blood sugars and basically take better care of himself.  I think many on our list have given him some great ideas and suggestions.  Personally, I think a support group will give him the best support at this time.  

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of sandi via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:20 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sandi <sjryan2 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background

Now it?s my turn to say ?Amen, Bridgit!? Actually, my story would be quite similar to Ryan?s (including cancer in my eyes and all through my optic nerve in the brain), except that I tried really hard in school, and any time someone said ?Because you?re blind, you can?t do this? or ?This would be too hard,? I said ?Just try me.? I don?t know how old Ryan is now, but it?s time to put all the sadness and angst over being blind aside and move ahead. I hope he will get help, with his attitude toward blindness, his anger and sadness (which I know are real, but have lasted long enough), and developing good blindness skills, including Braille, structured discovery travel with a white cane, and, yes, cooking and cleaning. On this list we deal with the issues of blindness as they relate to diabetes, but even then, blindness is not the problem. The manufacturers? ignorance of accessibility or unwillingness to work with already-available technology because they just don?t want to be bothered with blind people, is the problem, and with persistence, we will overcome that, too.

While I can relate to Ryan?s story of blindness, as I said before, only Ryan can turn things around, and sitting smoking and eating and feeling sad just can?t do that. I hope, Ryan, that you will get out of your chair and get help. I don?t want any blind diabetic to die of unnecessary disability, and I want you, personally, to find out that there?s a wonderful life out there just waiting for you. Grab it! Diabetes is but a small fragment of that life!

Sandi

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From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background

I didn't see this email until I saw Bern's. While I'm glad Ryan's sharing, and I hope he finds what support and services he needs, I think it's important we all keep in mind that we all have a unique story and journey through life, particularly in becoming blind. No one has dibs on sob stories. I hope this group can provide him some hope and support, but I agree with what Sandy said in regards to his original post; blindness isn't an excuse to say something can't be done.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12:06 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] more about me and my background

He posted a few days ago saying that he was just diagnosed as a type two diabetic. He is very discouraged about learning how to cook for himself in order to help his blood sugar?s, etc. Many have given him helpful hints. Many have suggested that he find a support group to help with how discouraged he is feeling right now. This is a follow ? up to that first email explaining his life up until now. 


    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 30, 2019, at 11:15 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Not sure where all this came from.  Although this is a good story of determination and perseverance, This is off-topic.  I don?t even see diabetes mentioned at all in here.  However, if you have any diabetics in your family and wish to share any experience and/or suggestions along these lines, please know you?re always welcome to send them in here.
> 
> Warmly
> 
> 
> Bernadette M. Jacobs, President
> Diabetes Action Network
> Bernienfb75 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 10:06 AM, ryan mcmanomy via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>               Cancer!!
>> 
>> Ryan McManomy
>> Hello people I am not here to talk about me in such away that I want you to feel sorry for me or to think I am having a pity party for my self!  I am here to tell you how I over came some mager obstacles in my life and how we usually do not have it as bad as we think sometimes.
>> 
>> I think it is safe for me to say that we all have had our own hurtles and difficulties in our lives. I would like to share with you how I have overcome a few of my challenges in my life and how I am still working on them.
>> 
>> I was born in Lafayette on Oct. 15, 1979.
>> I was quote unquote normal in all ways I had 20 20 Vision
>> 
>> At this time my little brother Evan was brought in to the world.
>> At the age of 4 I started to have bad headaches and after a lot of tests my parents were told that I have a brain tumor and it is cancerous!
>> So they have a choice to make I will go blind if I have the surgery but if I do not I die!!
>> So at the age of five I went under and had a successful operation.
>> I went home and after about 4 months of radiation and Chemotherapy I was put in first grade at a public school.
>> At this time my little Sister Tonya arrived!
>> 
>> Less then six months went by and I started to lose my sight.
>> At the age of 7 I was taken to the Indiana school for the blind.
>> I was having a really hard time with my loss of sight I did not understand how this could happen to me!
>> As if this was not bad enough the Dr.'s realized at this time that I was not growing at the normal rate and found out that do to the radiation and chemo that my growth cells were almost nonexistent and had to put me on growth hormones which for Those of you who do not know what this is. It is a form of steroids!
>> So now I can be made fun of because of how big I got in such a short time.
>> I was mad at the whole world and let them all know it!
>> I can only imagine what my parents were going through.
>> I was only 7 at this time and did not understand or care what they may be going through!!
>> After I started to stop feeling sorry for myself and started to get 
>> to know the kids at the school I began to realize that these kids are just like me in one way or another.
>> 
>> So I began to make friends and start to be a kid just like all the other kids!!
>> 
>> I started to learn Braille and to do the best I could!
>> The school was very hard for me because I had to be away from my family who up until this time had been my support.
>> I had to be away from them for a week and only see them on the weekends!
>> So I continue to go through with school and very slowly began to get a grip on my anger!
>> As my brother and sister both got older I know it was hard for them as well!
>> Not only from the stand point of them trying to understand why there older brother is not able to do every thing they like to play or why he is not at home during the week.
>> 
>> Not to mention that I am sure at times it may have seemed as if I got more attention from mom and dad because of my blindness.
>> As my brother and sister got older and started to make there own friends I got more and more left out of the action. I had my friends from school but the nearest one was 3 to 4 hours away so on the weekends I spent a lot of time by myself!
>> I read a lot during these times that I spent by myself.
>> All through out school I was an average student and just did enough to get by with the least amount of work until 8th grade.
>> At this time I had what the whole school considered the strictest teacher in the school!
>> I had her for English and at first we did not get along at all but as time went on I realized that she was changing me and it was for the better!
>> I was no longer a student who just wanted to get by but I wanted to do the best I could!
>> So from 8th grade until 12th grade I got honor roll every semester.
>> But by this time I was not only doing the best I could at the time but was trying to make up for the past years that I did not take seriously.
>> I graduated with my class in June 6th 1999.
>> This showed to me that what ever I put my mind to I could do!
>> I was still having hard times but realized that sometimes you cannot do anything about it.
>> I was never one for sports and I know that my dad was so proud of my 
>> brother and sister for doing so well in base-ball basket ball and for the longest time I felt that I let my dad down because I did not do any thing like this.
>> My dad was taking my brother and sister to look at cars after they 
>> got there driver's license but I knew in time if I ever needed to go some where that they would go out of there way to take me.
>> But that did not stop me from thinking that I would never be car shopping with my dad.
>> One thing I have to keep in my head is that as much as I wish I could see and drive, I have it better then some.
>> I have one of my best friends and one day he asked me something that really made me step back and think. He asked me what the color blue looked like.
>> And of course my first response was that blue looks like the sky or like calm water.
>> But then I realized that he has never had his sight so how does he know what the sky or calm water looks like?
>> I have known some teachers to try to explain it by saying the red is hot and blue is cold but that seems so inaccurate of a definition.
>> So this really made me appreciate the little sight I have and not to take it for granted!
>> 
>> After I graduated I wanted to go to computer school but a sited friend I had at the time told me that I would never make it in the computer field because I was blind! Obviously he was not as good as a friend as I thought but this kept me going when I wanted to quit. But I was bound and determined to prove him wrong and I did!
>> I have my high school saying that I still use to these days and maybe it is something that could help you!
>> It is Just because you can't see the stars don't mean you can't reach 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 20:46:26 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:46:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
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Thaks,
I will keep this and then ask.
Will call my insurance first.
We sure don't need high payments as we did with the libre.

Original message:
> Just ask your doctor for a Dexcom system; they will know what it is.

> You will wear a sensor, which is the sticky part. A transmitter locks 
> onto the sensor. It is the transmitter that the app pairs with.

> If you have the G5 version, a sensor last 7 days. If you have the G6, a 
> sensor lasts 10 days. With each, after changing a sensor, you have a 2 
> hour set-up mode, then calibrate and it will begin reading glucose levels.

> Regardless if you have the G5 or G6, a transmitter lasts 3 months.

> But again, all you have to do is say you're interested in Dexcom; you 
> don't have to know all the details. Ask for the Dexcom G6 system; I 
> think the G6 will be best for you, Dar.

> There is also the receiver, but this will be completely inaccessible 
> for blind users, so you will use the smart device app just like you do 
> for Libre.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 10:58 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> What I don't understand is this,
> u must get more than just the cencers.
> Something was mentioned on behalf lasting for quite a few years.
> So that part I don't understand.
> I do have the I phone up to date, so I would be down loading an app correct?
> I would be asking for the dex com cmg?
> Don't want to ask for the wrong thing, and I can since I don't understand.
> Thanks,

> Original message:
>> If you have Medicare, it should cover Dexcom. Speak directly with
>> Dexcom and Medicare about this in addition to your endo.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 11:41 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> This was from amazon, I am guessing it was each time you bought from there.
>> Glad you don't have to pay that much.
>> I have this saved so maybe when I go see her I can look this up and
>> show her what we have been talking about.

>> Original message:
>>> I have Medicare and use Dexcom and am not paying $300 for supplies.
>>> I'm not sure whom you spoke with, but this doesn't sound right. Was
>>> it
>>> $300 a month or year that was quoted to you?

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:50 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Well now I asked miss a to buy dex com cgm where she said it was
>>> $300 can't pay for that either.
>>> Wow, she didn't say how many came.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Then if you have medicare then take a look at dexcom cgm instead. As
>>>> most of us are using that instead.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:25 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> When I took off the cencer I have to say I had to work at it because
>>>> it was on good and strong just the way we like it.
>>>> Just never did come up with giving me numbers, always saying put on
>>>> a new cencer.
>>>> I even took the app off my phone.
>>>> That is how disappointed I am with it.
>>>> Never did get back with Edd here in Montana.
>>>> I stopped calling, feeling as though he was to busy for me.
>>>> I have humana as well as medicare.
>>>> I was hoping to be out test and no one would know the better.
>>>> Yes after a week the cencer would start to get loose and not stick any more.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar, in my opinion, you were given an absolutely unacceptable
>>>>> answer from Walmart. I'd go back and talk to your diabetes
>>>>> specialist and call Libre. I can't remember if you're trying their
>>>>> overlays but they're not just for swimming. Denise is right about
>>>>> making sure you use an alcohol swab On your arm before sticking the
>>>>> sensor on, and making sure you wait for it to dry. It sounds like a
>>>>> silly little thing but it really does make a giant difference in
>>>>> how well the sensor sticks. Right now I'm wearing the pods from my
>>>>> insulin pump on the back of my arm and nobody says anything about
>>>>> it. And they're way bigger than the Libre sensors.
>>>>> But I've never heard of a device just not working on any single
>>>>> person's body. Get better help. <grin> Veronica

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>>>>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>>>>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs
>>>>> Santa Cruz, California
>>>>> Phone: 831-429-6407


>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 12:33 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You need to make sure you use alcohol swabs to clean skin before
>>>>> placing sensor and you need to make sure you pull off the plastic
>>>>> tabs on the sensor before you snap it onto your skin

>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 2:47 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never
>>>>>> have a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the
>>>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects
>>>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes
>>>>>> 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the app and transmitter to
>>>>>> pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last night at 10 and by
>>>>>> midnight, it was able to give me readings after I calibrated; I
>>>>>> didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is covered by
>>>>>> most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like Dexcom
>>>>>> because most nurse educators are trained on it and can therefore
>>>>>> train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you have them.
>>>>>> This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>> You crack me up,
>>>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>>>> Then just came off.
>>>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to
>>>>>> put on the patch.
>>>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the
>>>>>> app all of that.
>>>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>>> Dar
>>>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no
>>>>>>> big deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't
>>>>>>> ask most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that
>>>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more
>>>>>>> and do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>>>> technology?





>>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm
>>>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I
>>>>>>>> feel it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my
>>>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that
>>>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom
>>>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at
>>>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
>>>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure
>>>>>>>> out what the problem was.
>>>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance
>>>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to
>>>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my
>>>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to
>>>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>>> p
>>>>>>>> e
>>>>>>>> te
>>>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>>>> il.com
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>>>>>>>> 40gmail.com

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>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
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>>>>   FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> y
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>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>   FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
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>>> y
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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>> every sinner has a future
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> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
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  FB: dmgina
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 20:53:53 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:53:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <51b63976.7e0a.4097.92fb.9c87368b83f7@samobile.net>

Yes I asked if the office did email and they said no.
I didn't get it because it is on the computer they send the 
prescriptions to the pharmacy.
I can ask again though.

Original message:
> Dar,

> What do you mean your doctor doesn't do email? Have you ever asked? I'm 
> sure you can exchange emails with someone at your doctor office. I 
> don't actually email directly with my endo but my nurse educator.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:29 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> My doctor doesn't do email.
> Way to bad, keep up the swell work.

> Original message:
>> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I
>> can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss
>> them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than I
>> would with a blood and strip meter.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for
>>> most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to
>>> be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor in
>>> real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a
>>> medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is
>>> the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the
>>> weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are
>>> necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again,
>>> not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and
>>> whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo
>>> and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and 
>>> stress in life.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have
>>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every
>>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to
>>> save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>>> Just didn't work for me.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have
>>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays
>>>> if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app
>>>> via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for
>>>> the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor
>>>> last night at
>>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like
>>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can
>>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you
>>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> You crack me up,
>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>> Then just came off.
>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to
>>>> put on the patch.
>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>>> all of that.
>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask
>>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that
>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it
>>>>>> would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach
>>>>>> and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for
>>>>>> my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not
>>>>>> Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I
>>>>>> can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer
>>>>>> your questions.

>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to
>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>> --
>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>> for
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>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollp
>>>>>> et
>>>>>> e
>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpoll
>>>>>> pe
>>>>>> t
>>>>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> ob
>>>>>> %
>>>>>> 40gmail.com

>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> 0m
>>>>> y
>>>>> sero.net

>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
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>>>> my
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>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jan 30 20:59:51 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:59:51 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <353d59db.ead7.4909.96db.fdbf18bb6947@samobile.net>

Say, I think I am on medicare d will that help or not?
I just put in a call to the insurance lady for humana, it will take her 
24 hours to call me back she says, I will keep on this.
Won't run fast, we don't have lots of money to put into it if it is over $300.

Original message:
> Actually, I do have to have a prescription for the Dexcom even though 
> I'm paying cash.
> But Dar, if anything goes wrong with a sensor or transmitter, Dexcom 
> will replace it, no extra charge. You need to have a long chat with 
> your doc or educator or someone. It's not an automatic thing, but if 
> you really ask for it, Dexcom will even send out a trainer. Medicare 
> covers it if you meet certain criteria, which I don't know yet. This 
> company can be a royal pain in the butt but they're way ahead of Libre, 
> if your story is any indication.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf 
> Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> CGMs are not considered prescriptions but extra medical devices. Most 
> the time, you can have a doc write a script for devices like this so 
> insurance will cover it, but you don't have to have a script if you 
> want to pay yourself. It's the same with traditional meters and even 
> insulin pumps.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
> Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as did 
> the libre cencer.
> Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
> I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they 
> won't work loll.

> Original message:
>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have
>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every
>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to save
>> money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.

>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have a
>>> problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays if
>>> worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app via
>>> Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for the
>>> app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor last
>>> night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like
>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can
>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you
>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put
>>> on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most
>>>> likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You
>>>> can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would
>>>>> potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and
>>>>> obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for my
>>>>> pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre;
>>>>> Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I can't
>>>>> be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer your
>>>>> questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start
>>>>> over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
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>>>>> e
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 23:24:19 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:24:19 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <51b63976.7e0a.4097.92fb.9c87368b83f7@samobile.net>
References: <51b63976.7e0a.4097.92fb.9c87368b83f7@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0daa01d4b8f2$ed608870$c8219950$@gmail.com>

Dar,

What did you ask for emails for? Your doctor office has to provide material in an accessible format for things like test results, A1-Cs if they don't have them the same day, documentation they give you, etc. Email is a perfectly acceptable medium. If you want to exchange communication via email with a nurse or educator, that is normal for any patient. Prescriptions definitely go through the pharmacy, but to ask questions and discuss treatments and your health, it would not be unusual to do so via email between visits.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 2:54 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Yes I asked if the office did email and they said no.
I didn't get it because it is on the computer they send the prescriptions to the pharmacy.
I can ask again though.

Original message:
> Dar,

> What do you mean your doctor doesn't do email? Have you ever asked? 
> I'm sure you can exchange emails with someone at your doctor office. I 
> don't actually email directly with my endo but my nurse educator.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:29 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> My doctor doesn't do email.
> Way to bad, keep up the swell work.

> Original message:
>> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I 
>> can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss 
>> them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than 
>> I would with a blood and strip meter.
>> Amber

>>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for 
>>> most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to 
>>> be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor 
>>> in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a 
>>> medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is 
>>> the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the 
>>> weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are 
>>> necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again, 
>>> not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and 
>>> whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo 
>>> and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and 
>>> stress in life.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
>>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
>>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to 
>>> save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>>> Just didn't work for me.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have 
>>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the 
>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects 
>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the 
>>>> sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just 
>>>> changed my sensor last night at
>>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom 
>>>> is covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>> Bridgit

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> You crack me up,
>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>> Then just came off.
>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>>> put on the patch.
>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>>> all of that.
>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Dar
>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask 
>>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm 
>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel 
>>>>>> it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my 
>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that 
>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom 
>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at 
>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses 
>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance 
>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my 
>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to 
>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>> --
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Jan 30 23:27:27 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:27:27 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <353d59db.ead7.4909.96db.fdbf18bb6947@samobile.net>
References: <353d59db.ead7.4909.96db.fdbf18bb6947@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0dab01d4b8f3$5d8d92f0$18a8b8d0$@gmail.com>

Depending on what type of Medicare you have, you might not be able to get the Dexcom G6 until April, apparently. I'm on Medicare through United Healthcare, and I can upgrade to the Dexcom G6 now if I wanted. I'm not sure how it works and what the qualifications are, but Medicare does cover the Dexcom G5 for sure for anyone; it's the Dexcom G6 that varies right now. For you, I think the Dexcom G6 would be best, because the sensors are easier to insert. Good luck.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 3:00 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

Say, I think I am on medicare d will that help or not?
I just put in a call to the insurance lady for humana, it will take her
24 hours to call me back she says, I will keep on this.
Won't run fast, we don't have lots of money to put into it if it is over $300.

Original message:
> Actually, I do have to have a prescription for the Dexcom even though 
> I'm paying cash.
> But Dar, if anything goes wrong with a sensor or transmitter, Dexcom 
> will replace it, no extra charge. You need to have a long chat with 
> your doc or educator or someone. It's not an automatic thing, but if 
> you really ask for it, Dexcom will even send out a trainer. Medicare 
> covers it if you meet certain criteria, which I don't know yet. This 
> company can be a royal pain in the butt but they're way ahead of 
> Libre, if your story is any indication.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:32 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> CGMs are not considered prescriptions but extra medical devices. Most 
> the time, you can have a doc write a script for devices like this so 
> insurance will cover it, but you don't have to have a script if you 
> want to pay yourself. It's the same with traditional meters and even 
> insulin pumps.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> You can get dex com and cencers from amazon?
> Really, I thought you had to have the agreement from your doctor as 
> did the libre cencer.
> Wow what are you paying for this from amazon.
> I can't believe when these things see Dar coming they make sure they 
> won't work loll.

> Original message:
>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every 
>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to 
>> save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>> Just didn't work for me.

>> Original message:
>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have 
>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the overlays 
>>> if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects to the app 
>>> via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the sensor on for 
>>> the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just changed my sensor 
>>> last night at
>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom is 
>>> covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>> Bridgit

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>> You crack me up,
>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>> Then just came off.
>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>> put on the patch.
>>> That helped keep it on.
>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app 
>>> all of that.
>>> Is it like the libre?
>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>> Original message:
>>>> Dar
>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big 
>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask 
>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and 
>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

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>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty 
>>>>> active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it 
>>>>> would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach 
>>>>> and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that area for 
>>>>> my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom and not 
>>>>> Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at all. Sorry I 
>>>>> can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses Libre can answer 
>>>>> your questions.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>> done working.
>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out 
>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that 
>>>>> we had a falty cencer.
>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm 
>>>>> where all could see.
>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess 
>>>>> up all of the time.
>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 31 00:43:17 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:43:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
Message-ID: <fb0630d6.3116.46df.adb7.3b3582447f46@samobile.net>

I asked the doctor if we could speak to each other by email,
I had a doctor who was willing to do this in Denver.
My doctor here in Montana said he couldn't do that.
Any problem I had otherwise we talked in office.

Original message:
> Dar,

> What did you ask for emails for? Your doctor office has to provide 
> material in an accessible format for things like test results, A1-Cs if 
> they don't have them the same day, documentation they give you, etc. 
> Email is a perfectly acceptable medium. If you want to exchange 
> communication via email with a nurse or educator, that is normal for 
> any patient. Prescriptions definitely go through the pharmacy, but to 
> ask questions and discuss treatments and your health, it would not be 
> unusual to do so via email between visits.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 2:54 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Yes I asked if the office did email and they said no.
> I didn't get it because it is on the computer they send the 
> prescriptions to the pharmacy.
> I can ask again though.

> Original message:
>> Dar,

>> What do you mean your doctor doesn't do email? Have you ever asked?
>> I'm sure you can exchange emails with someone at your doctor office. I
>> don't actually email directly with my endo but my nurse educator.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:29 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> My doctor doesn't do email.
>> Way to bad, keep up the swell work.

>> Original message:
>>> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I
>>> can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can discuss
>>> them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much more than
>>> I would with a blood and strip meter.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for
>>>> most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed to
>>>> be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help monitor
>>>> in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or if a
>>>> medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, which is
>>>> the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated in the
>>>> weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where changes are
>>>> necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering A1-Cs. But again,
>>>> not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works and
>>>> whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be lwo
>>>> and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , and
>>>> stress in life.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have
>>>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket every
>>>> time and getting from third party sources like amazon and ebay to
>>>> save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>>>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>>>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>>>> Just didn't work for me.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and
>>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never have
>>>>> a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the
>>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects
>>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the
>>>>> sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just
>>>>> changed my sensor last night at
>>>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I
>>>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom
>>>>> is covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like
>>>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can
>>>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you
>>>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> You crack me up,
>>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>>> Then just came off.
>>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to
>>>>> put on the patch.
>>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app
>>>>> all of that.
>>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to
>>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Dar
>>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn
>>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big
>>>>>> deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask
>>>>>> most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that
>>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and
>>>>>> do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm
>>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel
>>>>>>> it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my
>>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that
>>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom
>>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at
>>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
>>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf
>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was
>>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out
>>>>>>> what the problem was.
>>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance
>>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to
>>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my
>>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband
>>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to
>>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
>>>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>>>> every sinner has a future

>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpoll
>>>>>>> p
>>>>>>> et
>>>>>>> e
>>>>>>> r%40gma
>>>>>>> il.com
>>>>>>> <http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpol
>>>>>>> l
>>>>>>> pe
>>>>>>> t
>>>>>>> er%40gmail.com>


>>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:

>>>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/denise
>>>>>>> r
>>>>>>> ob
>>>>>>> %
>>>>>>> 40gmail.com

>>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>>> for
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>>>>>> 4
>>>>>> 0m
>>>>>> y
>>>>>> sero.net

>>>>> --
>>>>> --Dar
>>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>>> every saint has a past
>>>>> every sinner has a future
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>>> for
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> t
>>>>> er
>>>>> %40gmail.com


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>>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
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>>>>> 0
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>>>> --
>>>> --Dar
>>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>>  FB: dmgina
>>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>>> every saint has a past
>>>> every sinner has a future
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> e
>>>> r%40gmail.com


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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
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>>>> n
>>>> 619%40gmail.com


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>>>> e
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
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>>>> n
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info
>>>> for
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>>>> r
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>>>> l
>>>> ens%40gmail.com


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>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> y
>>> sero.net

>> --
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>   FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> 40hotmail.com


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>> sero.net

> --
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>   FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> _______________________________________________
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-- 
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  FB: dmgina
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 31 05:30:49 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2019 23:30:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <fb0630d6.3116.46df.adb7.3b3582447f46@samobile.net>
References: <fb0630d6.3116.46df.adb7.3b3582447f46@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <0de601d4b926$20719f00$6154dd00$@gmail.com>

Huh, that's really odd. You can't even speak with a nurse via email?

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 6:43 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I asked the doctor if we could speak to each other by email, I had a doctor who was willing to do this in Denver.
My doctor here in Montana said he couldn't do that.
Any problem I had otherwise we talked in office.

Original message:
> Dar,

> What did you ask for emails for? Your doctor office has to provide 
> material in an accessible format for things like test results, A1-Cs 
> if they don't have them the same day, documentation they give you, etc.
> Email is a perfectly acceptable medium. If you want to exchange 
> communication via email with a nurse or educator, that is normal for 
> any patient. Prescriptions definitely go through the pharmacy, but to 
> ask questions and discuss treatments and your health, it would not be 
> unusual to do so via email between visits.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 2:54 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

> Yes I asked if the office did email and they said no.
> I didn't get it because it is on the computer they send the 
> prescriptions to the pharmacy.
> I can ask again though.

> Original message:
>> Dar,

>> What do you mean your doctor doesn't do email? Have you ever asked?
>> I'm sure you can exchange emails with someone at your doctor office. 
>> I don't actually email directly with my endo but my nurse educator.

>> Bridgit

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 11:29 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>> My doctor doesn't do email.
>> Way to bad, keep up the swell work.

>> Original message:
>>> I?m new to the diabetes thing, but the CGM has been great for me. I 
>>> can see trends where I go high or low and my doctor and I can 
>>> discuss them through email.  I test at least ten times a day, much 
>>> more than I would with a blood and strip meter.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Jan 30, 2019, at 9:04 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Well, yes, a CGM is no guarantee that an A1-C will lower, but for 
>>>> most people, it does help. I'm just saying that CGMs are supposed 
>>>> to be a device to assist in lowering it. Also, a CGM can help 
>>>> monitor in real-time changes such as if stress is causing highs, or 
>>>> if a medication is, so you have a better opportunity to correct, 
>>>> which is the whole point. Any trends in glucose levels is indicated 
>>>> in the weekly reports, helping you and your doctor see where 
>>>> changes are necessary. And this all can contribute in lowering 
>>>> A1-Cs. But again, not saying it's a sure-fire way but definitely close.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 1:05 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Actual not unusal if you swap medications till you se what works 
>>>> and whatdoes not.so thast is what I am saying.maybe one a1c may be 
>>>> lwo and one a1c maybe hight.depending on conditions, infections , 
>>>> and stress in life.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:30 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> That seems unusual. The whole point of a CGM is to lower A1-Cs.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:40 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Not mine  after I lower my a1c, they used to , but lately they have 
>>>> just dragged their ffeet and so I am just paying out of pocket 
>>>> every time and getting from third party sources like amazon and 
>>>> ebay to save money on dexcom transmitters and senssors .

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 6:02 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> Does your insurance not cover anything for a CGM?

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 8:02 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>> I was told by wallmart I would have to pay $400 for three cencers at a time.
>>>> There is no way I would be able to do that.
>>>> I took the libre off since I didn't want to keep trying with it.
>>>> Just didn't work for me.

>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Libre and Dexcom are CGMs, and the only 2 that blind diabetics can use.
>>>>> Dexcom is more sophisticated than Libre, able to do things and 
>>>>> connect differently to the app than Libre. Personally, I never 
>>>>> have a problem with Dexcom sensors sticking, but you can use the 
>>>>> overlays if worried, just like you can with Libre. Dexcom connects 
>>>>> to the app via Bluetooth and only takes 2 hours from putting the 
>>>>> sensor on for the app and transmitter to pair on the app. I just 
>>>>> changed my sensor last night at
>>>>> 10 and by midnight, it was able to give me readings after I 
>>>>> calibrated; I didn't have to wait all night until morning. Dexcom 
>>>>> is covered by most insurance providers, including Medicare. I like 
>>>>> Dexcom because most nurse educators are trained on it and can 
>>>>> therefore train patients and help trouble-shoot problems when you 
>>>>> have them. This doesn't seem to be the case for Libre at this point in time.

>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 1:33 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>> You crack me up,
>>>>> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
>>>>> Then just came off.
>>>>> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to 
>>>>> put on the patch.
>>>>> That helped keep it on.
>>>>> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the 
>>>>> app all of that.
>>>>> Is it like the libre?
>>>>> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to 
>>>>> switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.

>>>>> Original message:
>>>>>> Dar
>>>>>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn 
>>>>>> more on the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no 
>>>>>> big deal. I just tell people what it is and the ones that don't 
>>>>>> ask most likely think it is a nicotine patch--one did ask that 
>>>>>> question. You can only wear the libre on the back of your arm.
>>>>>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more 
>>>>>> and do wear them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.

>>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*

>>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*

>>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and 
>>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com

>>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?





>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>>>>>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm 
>>>>>>> pretty active and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I 
>>>>>>> feel it would potentially pull out regularly. I wear mine on my 
>>>>>>> stomach and obliques, sometimes my lower back, but I prefer that 
>>>>>>> area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM sensors. I use Dexcom 
>>>>>>> and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like this at 
>>>>>>> all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses 
>>>>>>> Libre can answer your questions.

>>>>>>> Bridgit

>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
>>>>>>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

>>>>>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was 
>>>>>>> done working.
>>>>>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure 
>>>>>>> out what the problem was.
>>>>>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance 
>>>>>>> that we had a falty cencer.
>>>>>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to 
>>>>>>> start over that I had an hour to wait.
>>>>>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>>>>>> My question is this,
>>>>>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>>>>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>>>>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>>>>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my 
>>>>>>> arm where all could see.
>>>>>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>>>>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband 
>>>>>>> wouldn't know how to figure it out.
>>>>>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>>>>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>>>>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to 
>>>>>>> mess up all of the time.
>>>>>>> Over $100.
>>>>>>> Thanks,

>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> --Dar
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>> --
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Thu Jan 31 07:36:07 2019
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (Doula Jarboe)
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:36:07 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <0dab01d4b8f3$5d8d92f0$18a8b8d0$@gmail.com>
References: <353d59db.ead7.4909.96db.fdbf18bb6947@samobile.net>
	<0dab01d4b8f3$5d8d92f0$18a8b8d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAOZMXTknk01Un15ncFLz_6YQszsgq2GPO4bqYC33FfmUEuaiPQ@mail.gmail.com>

 I don't think Humana is who you need to be asking your questions to.
I have Humana, but it's Medicare part B that covers the Dexcom. So I
go directly through Dexcom for all the equipment. But if you talk with
your endo and diabetes educator, they should know the process to get
you set up. I'm sorry you had so many problems with the Libre.
Doula



From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jan 31 10:21:02 2019
From: dmgina at mysero.net (Dar)
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:21:02 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <CAOZMXTknk01Un15ncFLz_6YQszsgq2GPO4bqYC33FfmUEuaiPQ@mail.gmail.com>
References: <353d59db.ead7.4909.96db.fdbf18bb6947@samobile.net>
	<0dab01d4b8f3$5d8d92f0$18a8b8d0$@gmail.com>
	<CAOZMXTknk01Un15ncFLz_6YQszsgq2GPO4bqYC33FfmUEuaiPQ@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A5018D9D-6178-4DE6-92F3-7DC627E5D5B8@mysero.net>

I think then this won?t work, I think I have medicare D. 
Humana is the one that seems to take care of most things I am told.
I got the new medicare card where I should get it read then I can find out what is happening.
Thanks so much. 


Dar 
Every Saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future, Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 31, 2019, at 12:36 AM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I don't think Humana is who you need to be asking your questions to.
> I have Humana, but it's Medicare part B that covers the Dexcom. So I
> go directly through Dexcom for all the equipment. But if you talk with
> your endo and diabetes educator, they should know the process to get
> you set up. I'm sorry you had so many problems with the Libre.
> Doula
> 
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Thu Jan 31 10:36:34 2019
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 05:36:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>
References: <640575d4.0cd1.43a0.9cf3.b4d812308b06@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <65E51D94-EA5D-40B8-ADC9-B17F18DBDBC9@gmail.com>

Dar.


The outfit that you were inquiring about is Dexcom.  I have had mine since August. I love it. All technology has its share of idiosyncrasies.  However, I have found that Dexcom has by far the most superior tech support. They are fabulous. You can call them 24 Dash seven 365. They are fabulous.  I do believe that now Medicare is covering the G ? six.  Their number is:

888-738-3646.  

Just follow the prompts and you should not have any trouble. However, if you do, I believe you still have my number. Give me a shout on the list and I will call you if you have any trouble.  Of course, you will need a doctors script. Like I say, DR, if you have any trouble at all, please give me a shout right away. I would be happy to help you.

Bern



Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 29, 2019, at 2:32 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> You crack me up,
> Problem is when I wore them on the outside, it didn't stay got loose.
> Then just came off.
> To make sure that it didn't happen on the tummy was I was able to put on the patch.
> That helped keep it on.
> I won't know how much the dex com would cost, and to set up the app all of that.
> Is it like the libre?
> I don't know how to find out the cost, unless I get my doctor to switch and I think then we would have problems with insurance.
> 
> Original message:
>> Dar
>> You cannot wear it toward the inside of your arm. It must be worn more on
>> the outside and yes, everyone will see it. So what, no big deal. I just
>> tell people what it is and the ones that don't ask most likely think it is
>> a nicotine patch--one did ask that question. You can only wear the libre on
>> the back of your arm.
>> I did switch to dexcom which I like about a million times more and do wear
>> them on my abdomen and can wear them on so many more places.
> 
>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
> 
>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
> 
>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>> Impaired
>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
> 
>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>> ?Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through technology?
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2019 at 12:17 PM Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>> I would never wear my sensor on any part of my arm, but I'm pretty active
>>> and frequently picking up my 2-year-old, so, I feel it would potentially
>>> pull out regularly. I wear mine on my stomach and obliques, sometimes my
>>> lower back, but I prefer that area for my pump cannulas and not my CGM
>>> sensors. I use Dexcom and not Libre; Personally, I've not had problems like
>>> this at all. Sorry I can't be more helpful. Hopefully someone who uses
>>> Libre
>>> can answer your questions.
> 
>>> Bridgit
> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>> gina
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 10:47 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
> 
>>> Yesterday while we were out and about the cencer decided it was done
>>> working.
>>> I was at the wallmart at the time, where they couldn't figure out what the
>>> problem was.
>>> They asked me to put on the second one and tell the insurance that we had a
>>> falty cencer.
>>> I did put on the second one, where it asked me three times to start over
>>> that I had an hour to wait.
>>> Now it is saying falty cencer again.
>>> My question is this,
>>> has anyone put a cencer on the inside of the arm.
>>> Still on the lose skin but the inside.
>>> If this would work I would do my best to do that.
>>> With summer coming, I don't want a cencer on the outside of my arm where
>>> all
>>> could see.
>>> Especialy wearing short sleeved tops.
>>> I wouldn't be able to put on the tape, and I know my husband wouldn't know
>>> how to figure it out.
>>> The last time I had it on my arm it didn't stay even for a week.
>>> This is costing me more than I would want to keep paying.
>>> Even with insurance paying, $11 the cost is to high for it to mess up all
>>> of
>>> the time.
>>> Over $100.
>>> Thanks,
> 
>>> --
>>> --Dar
>>> skype: dmgina23
>>>  FB: dmgina
>>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>>> every saint has a past
>>> every sinner has a future
> 
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>>> il.com
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> 
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> 
> -- 
> --Dar
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> FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Jan 31 15:00:15 2019
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:00:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer
In-Reply-To: <A5018D9D-6178-4DE6-92F3-7DC627E5D5B8@mysero.net>
References: <353d59db.ead7.4909.96db.fdbf18bb6947@samobile.net>	<0dab01d4b8f3$5d8d92f0$18a8b8d0$@gmail.com>	<CAOZMXTknk01Un15ncFLz_6YQszsgq2GPO4bqYC33FfmUEuaiPQ@mail.gmail.com>
	<A5018D9D-6178-4DE6-92F3-7DC627E5D5B8@mysero.net>
Message-ID: <0e0d01d4b975$acb51dd0$061f5970$@gmail.com>

That doesn't mean it won't work. Medicare should cover Dexcom; it just depends on the version. As has been said here, you need to speak with your endo; they will know what to do.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dar via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 4:21 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Dar <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] cencer

I think then this won?t work, I think I have medicare D. 
Humana is the one that seems to take care of most things I am told.
I got the new medicare card where I should get it read then I can find out what is happening.
Thanks so much. 


Dar
Every Saint has a past,
Every sinner has a future, Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 31, 2019, at 12:36 AM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I don't think Humana is who you need to be asking your questions to.
> I have Humana, but it's Medicare part B that covers the Dexcom. So I 
> go directly through Dexcom for all the equipment. But if you talk with 
> your endo and diabetes educator, they should know the process to get 
> you set up. I'm sorry you had so many problems with the Libre.
> Doula
> 
> _______________________________________________
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