From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Oct  1 17:20:40 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 13:20:40 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] de-regulation impact
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010011319550.26785@panix1.panix.com>

https://boingboing.net/2020/09/30/diabetics-blood-sugar-levels-affected-by-false-ingredient-labels.html


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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Oct  1 18:40:10 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 11:40:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
References: <CABsY1c65kz+haXUV_RdhB20oMj1BEvrG2Qr5CnNZrw5Q5-7m=g@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <05D55E6B-20EB-48A1-9760-577E387F335E@comcast.net>

Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> ?
> Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for your email. 
> 
> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
> 
> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
> 
> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
> 
> Steve Sabicer
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Steve,
>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>> Patricia Maddix
>> 360-944-2051
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> -- 
> Steve Sabicer
> SocentPR
> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
> steve at socentpr.com
> 
> www.socentpr.com
> Twitter @SocEntPR

From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Oct  1 20:14:01 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 13:14:01 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <05D55E6B-20EB-48A1-9760-577E387F335E@comcast.net>
References: <CABsY1c65kz+haXUV_RdhB20oMj1BEvrG2Qr5CnNZrw5Q5-7m=g@mail.gmail.com>
 <05D55E6B-20EB-48A1-9760-577E387F335E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001201d6982f$67d203f0$37760bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app

Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> ?
> Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for your email. 
> 
> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
> 
> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
> 
> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
> 
> Steve Sabicer
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Steve,
>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>> Patricia Maddix
>> 360-944-2051
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> -- 
> Steve Sabicer
> SocentPR
> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
> steve at socentpr.com
> 
> www.socentpr.com
> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Oct  1 20:41:05 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 15:41:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <05D55E6B-20EB-48A1-9760-577E387F335E@comcast.net>
References: <CABsY1c65kz+haXUV_RdhB20oMj1BEvrG2Qr5CnNZrw5Q5-7m=g@mail.gmail.com>
 <05D55E6B-20EB-48A1-9760-577E387F335E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0afd01d69833$2fa7abc0$8ef70340$@gmail.com>

Patricia,

First, thanks for continuing the fight. We need to keep knocking on doors until we are taken seriously.

But, it seems this rep does not understand your email. He's referring to basic functionality of the pump not access needs for blind and low vision people. It's already known that Tandem is working on allowing for more features to access the pump. But he does not seem to understand, or he doesn't care, that the pump and app are currently inaccessible for nonvisual users. Perhaps you need to respond with more specifics and frequently address the creation of a text-to-speech ability with both the pump and app.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 1:40 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app

Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix

Sent from my iPhone

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> ?
> Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for your email. 
> 
> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
> 
> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
> 
> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
> 
> Steve Sabicer
> 
>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>> Steve,
>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>> Patricia Maddix
>> 360-944-2051
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> -- 
> Steve Sabicer
> SocentPR
> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
> steve at socentpr.com
> 
> www.socentpr.com
> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Thu Oct  1 20:42:36 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 16:42:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <001201d6982f$67d203f0$37760bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <001201d6982f$67d203f0$37760bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <1411226D-5C3C-474D-BC42-6EC94DB8CFF9@icloud.com>

Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> ?
>> Patricia,
>> 
>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>> 
>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>> 
>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>> 
>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>> 
>> Steve Sabicer
>> 
>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> Steve,
>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>> Patricia Maddix
>>> 360-944-2051
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Steve Sabicer
>> SocentPR
>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>> steve at socentpr.com
>> 
>> www.socentpr.com
>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Oct  1 20:50:17 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 15:50:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <1411226D-5C3C-474D-BC42-6EC94DB8CFF9@icloud.com>
References: <001201d6982f$67d203f0$37760bd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <1411226D-5C3C-474D-BC42-6EC94DB8CFF9@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <0afe01d69834$785f9660$691ec320$@gmail.com>

Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.

Hope this helps.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app

Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> Begin forwarded message:
> 
>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> ?
>> Patricia,
>> 
>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>> 
>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>> 
>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>> 
>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>> 
>> Steve Sabicer
>> 
>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>> Steve,
>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>> Patricia Maddix
>>> 360-944-2051
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> 
>> -- 
>> Steve Sabicer
>> SocentPR
>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>> steve at socentpr.com
>> 
>> www.socentpr.com
>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Oct  1 22:17:48 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 15:17:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <0afe01d69834$785f9660$691ec320$@gmail.com>
References: <0afe01d69834$785f9660$691ec320$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <800D2154-3196-4252-B921-783D73DCAD68@comcast.net>

I read on many other sites that even sighted people complain about the difficulty of filling the tandem cartridges. Hopefully the company is or will work on this. It would be great if you could get assorted sizes pre-filled. I did see a tip on another site where a gentleman said he fills several cartridges and then just keeps them in the refrigerator so that on the day he hast to change his site he just pops everything together and inserts the new infusion set.  I do have a spouse in the household so I am hoping that with minimal assistance this might become workable sooner rather than later. Complete accessibility would be farther down the road.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> ?
>>> Patricia,
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>> 
>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>> 
>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>> 
>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>> 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> 
>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>> Steve,
>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> SocentPR
>>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>>> steve at socentpr.com
>>> 
>>> www.socentpr.com
>>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Thu Oct  1 23:17:24 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 19:17:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <800D2154-3196-4252-B921-783D73DCAD68@comcast.net>
References: <800D2154-3196-4252-B921-783D73DCAD68@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <F4EECB4C-6AFF-4B9D-8E97-69CDBD0E0A20@icloud.com>

Patricia-I tried that prefilling technique for a while, but the Tandem nurse educator said not to do that, because the cartridges are pressurized and can leak out if you fill them ahead of time. This is what happened to me. I do have some vision, am using the pump and find it much easier to use than the Medtronic pump because the screen has higher contrast and with the apps I can manage pretty well with it. 
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 6:19 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I read on many other sites that even sighted people complain about the difficulty of filling the tandem cartridges. Hopefully the company is or will work on this. It would be great if you could get assorted sizes pre-filled. I did see a tip on another site where a gentleman said he fills several cartridges and then just keeps them in the refrigerator so that on the day he hast to change his site he just pops everything together and inserts the new infusion set.  I do have a spouse in the household so I am hoping that with minimal assistance this might become workable sooner rather than later. Complete accessibility would be farther down the road.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
>> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
>> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
>> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>> 
>>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>> 
>>>> ?
>>>> Patricia,
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>>> 
>>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>>> 
>>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>>> 
>>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>>> 
>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Steve,
>>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -- 
>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>> SocentPR
>>>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>>>> steve at socentpr.com
>>>> 
>>>> www.socentpr.com
>>>> Twitter @SocEntPR
>>> _______________________________________________
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Thu Oct  1 23:32:43 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 19:32:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <F4EECB4C-6AFF-4B9D-8E97-69CDBD0E0A20@icloud.com>
References: <F4EECB4C-6AFF-4B9D-8E97-69CDBD0E0A20@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <1DD0BBB4-68E5-4ABE-B884-3374C60E4087@icloud.com>

Patricia-I just received your voice mail that you had called and I would love to talk to you as well . I?m on the east coast, so I will try to call you this weekend on your time zone. I?m delighted to try to help and share my experience. Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 7:18 PM, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Patricia-I tried that prefilling technique for a while, but the Tandem nurse educator said not to do that, because the cartridges are pressurized and can leak out if you fill them ahead of time. This is what happened to me. I do have some vision, am using the pump and find it much easier to use than the Medtronic pump because the screen has higher contrast and with the apps I can manage pretty well with it. 
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 6:19 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I read on many other sites that even sighted people complain about the difficulty of filling the tandem cartridges. Hopefully the company is or will work on this. It would be great if you could get assorted sizes pre-filled. I did see a tip on another site where a gentleman said he fills several cartridges and then just keeps them in the refrigerator so that on the day he hast to change his site he just pops everything together and inserts the new infusion set.  I do have a spouse in the household so I am hoping that with minimal assistance this might become workable sooner rather than later. Complete accessibility would be farther down the road.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
>>> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
>>> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
>>> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
>>> Melanie
>>> 
>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>>>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>> 
>>>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>>>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>> 
>>>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?
>>>>> Patricia,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>>>> 
>>>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>>> Steve,
>>>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -- 
>>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>>> SocentPR
>>>>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>>>>> steve at socentpr.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> www.socentpr.com
>>>>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Oct  1 23:52:31 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 16:52:31 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <1DD0BBB4-68E5-4ABE-B884-3374C60E4087@icloud.com>
References: <1DD0BBB4-68E5-4ABE-B884-3374C60E4087@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <2FC134DC-93BD-4B4D-B205-BA22BC87C1C3@comcast.net>

Melanie,
That is good to know about pre-filling the cartridges. I look forward to talking with you.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:34 PM, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Patricia-I just received your voice mail that you had called and I would love to talk to you as well . I?m on the east coast, so I will try to call you this weekend on your time zone. I?m delighted to try to help and share my experience. Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 7:18 PM, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Patricia-I tried that prefilling technique for a while, but the Tandem nurse educator said not to do that, because the cartridges are pressurized and can leak out if you fill them ahead of time. This is what happened to me. I do have some vision, am using the pump and find it much easier to use than the Medtronic pump because the screen has higher contrast and with the apps I can manage pretty well with it. 
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 6:19 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I read on many other sites that even sighted people complain about the difficulty of filling the tandem cartridges. Hopefully the company is or will work on this. It would be great if you could get assorted sizes pre-filled. I did see a tip on another site where a gentleman said he fills several cartridges and then just keeps them in the refrigerator so that on the day he hast to change his site he just pops everything together and inserts the new infusion set.  I do have a spouse in the household so I am hoping that with minimal assistance this might become workable sooner rather than later. Complete accessibility would be farther down the road.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
>>>> 
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>> 
>>>> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
>>>> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
>>>> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
>>>> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
>>>> Melanie
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>>>>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>>> 
>>>>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>>>>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>>>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>>>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ?
>>>>>> Patricia,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>>>> Steve,
>>>>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -- 
>>>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>>>> SocentPR
>>>>>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>>>>>> steve at socentpr.com
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> www.socentpr.com
>>>>>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 01:13:50 2020
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2020 20:13:50 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <002401d69785$3b354640$b19fd2c0$@gmail.com>
References: <CAMxXqESYjCN+0MotMp=PAQRoSV-bAZZo5TgurpTC=ofcyJ+FmA@mail.gmail.com>
 <00e001d69783$eaa9e100$bffda300$@charter.net>
 <002401d69785$3b354640$b19fd2c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <CAMxXqEQL_WnmvMjTXSn3uSv70UPVC8NVhtq+NsF-M569+vtE4w@mail.gmail.com>

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the
Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also there  is
> a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a full cgm like
> dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se the libre 3 but
> its
> being worked on in Europe and then probably go through proper channels.
> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Debbie
> Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is full
> of great people and great information.
>
> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
> Libre
> app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you your
> numbers.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Debbie [on
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Danielle
> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I needed a
> machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
> weeks?
> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are your
> experiences with it?
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
> the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
> these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>
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-- 
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com


From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 03:46:58 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2020 22:46:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <CAMxXqEQL_WnmvMjTXSn3uSv70UPVC8NVhtq+NsF-M569+vtE4w@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMxXqESYjCN+0MotMp=PAQRoSV-bAZZo5TgurpTC=ofcyJ+FmA@mail.gmail.com>
 <00e001d69783$eaa9e100$bffda300$@charter.net>
 <002401d69785$3b354640$b19fd2c0$@gmail.com>
 <CAMxXqEQL_WnmvMjTXSn3uSv70UPVC8NVhtq+NsF-M569+vtE4w@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0d3101d69937$d9b7f110$8d27d330$@gmail.com>

I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
advantage plan.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle
Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se 
> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
> through proper channels.
> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is 
> full of great people and great information.
>
> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the 
> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you 
> your numbers.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Debbie [on
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
> weeks?
> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
> your experiences with it?
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will 
> have been all of these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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> r%40ch
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>
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>


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How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
these.
George Washington Carver
Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 07:35:12 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 00:35:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <0d3101d69937$d9b7f110$8d27d330$@gmail.com>
References: <CAMxXqESYjCN+0MotMp=PAQRoSV-bAZZo5TgurpTC=ofcyJ+FmA@mail.gmail.com>
 <00e001d69783$eaa9e100$bffda300$@charter.net>
 <002401d69785$3b354640$b19fd2c0$@gmail.com>
 <CAMxXqEQL_WnmvMjTXSn3uSv70UPVC8NVhtq+NsF-M569+vtE4w@mail.gmail.com>
 <0d3101d69937$d9b7f110$8d27d330$@gmail.com>
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I had my Libre covered through PPO insurance.i am through a PPO which would
not cover dexcom but chose to cover libre.also I was just covered for libre
2 when it will be available soon through the pharmacy channels.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
advantage plan.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle
Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se 
> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
> through proper channels.
> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is 
> full of great people and great information.
>
> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the 
> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you 
> your numbers.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Debbie [on
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
> weeks?
> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
> your experiences with it?
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will 
> have been all of these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>
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compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
these.
George Washington Carver
Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com

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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Oct  3 13:00:20 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 09:00:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <0d3101d69937$d9b7f110$8d27d330$@gmail.com>
References: <CAMxXqESYjCN+0MotMp=PAQRoSV-bAZZo5TgurpTC=ofcyJ+FmA@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>

Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
disqualified.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
advantage plan.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle
Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se 
> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
> through proper channels.
> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is 
> full of great people and great information.
>
> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the 
> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you 
> your numbers.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Debbie [on
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
> weeks?
> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
> your experiences with it?
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will 
> have been all of these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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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>
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>


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How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
these.
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Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com

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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sat Oct  3 14:04:52 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 10:04:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>
References: <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>
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I remember Dexcom had rigid criteria as well. I remember having to send in proof that you tested your void sugar at least 4 x per day.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:02 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
> disqualified.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
> advantage plan.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle
> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
> 
>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se 
>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
>> through proper channels.
>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is 
>> full of great people and great information.
>> 
>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the 
>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you 
>> your numbers.
>> 
>> Good Luck!
>> 
>> Debbie [on
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
>> weeks?
>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
>> your experiences with it?
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will 
>> have been all of these.
>> George Washington Carver
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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/debbiewunde
>> r%40ch
>> arter.net
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> 
>> 
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>> yin%40gmail.com
>> 
> 
> 
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
> the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
> these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 15:42:09 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 10:42:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <CED64C8B-4460-41EA-A733-F02185212F27@icloud.com>
References: <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>
 <CED64C8B-4460-41EA-A733-F02185212F27@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <000e01d6999b$c17f89f0$447e9dd0$@gmail.com>

Hi,

Let me chime in here.

When I inquired about going on a CGM with my Endocronologist she seemed to have knowledge that as long as you or your doctor specifies that you test your blood sugar levels at least 4-times a day and that you are covered under Medicare, the doctor is able to submit a prescription request to Dexcom and Dexcom will contact Medicare for approval. 

Now, Medicare takes quite a while to approve the request so one needs to be patient.

I currently have a small co-payment that I have to make to the supplier of my Dexcom G6 supplies but it is not that bad.

So, check with your doctor on options for payment and co-payment and once you find the right source you would be on your way.

  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

I remember Dexcom had rigid criteria as well. I remember having to send in proof that you tested your void sugar at least 4 x per day.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:02 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get 
> disqualified.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought 
> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might 
> also be an advantage plan.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the 
> Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
> 
>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will 
>> se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
>> through proper channels.
>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list 
>> is full of great people and great information.
>> 
>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get 
>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to 
>> you your numbers.
>> 
>> Good Luck!
>> 
>> Debbie [on
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
>> weeks?
>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
>> your experiences with it?
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you 
>> will have been all of these.
>> George Washington Carver
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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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>> e
>> r%40ch
>> arter.net
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> 6
>> 19%40g
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>> 
>> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Oct  3 18:13:48 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 11:13:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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I use a mail order supplier for my Dexcom products called United States medical which is located in Florida and their number is (305) 436-6033
When I set up my account with them they contacted the doctor and got all the information they needed to satisfy my original Medicare plan and bill under part B. They are extremely knowledgeable about what is covered and what is not so I?d give them a call and see what they know about the freestyle and if they can provide service in a location where you live. When I first went on the Dexcom G6 model I had understood that Medicare would no longer pay for test strips but I am able to get them from US medical anytime I call to request.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 8:45 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi,
> 
> Let me chime in here.
> 
> When I inquired about going on a CGM with my Endocronologist she seemed to have knowledge that as long as you or your doctor specifies that you test your blood sugar levels at least 4-times a day and that you are covered under Medicare, the doctor is able to submit a prescription request to Dexcom and Dexcom will contact Medicare for approval. 
> 
> Now, Medicare takes quite a while to approve the request so one needs to be patient.
> 
> I currently have a small co-payment that I have to make to the supplier of my Dexcom G6 supplies but it is not that bad.
> 
> So, check with your doctor on options for payment and co-payment and once you find the right source you would be on your way.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 9:05 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> I remember Dexcom had rigid criteria as well. I remember having to send in proof that you tested your void sugar at least 4 x per day.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 9:02 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get 
>> disqualified.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought 
>> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might 
>> also be an advantage plan.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the 
>> Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>> 
>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
>>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will 
>>> se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
>>> through proper channels.
>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list 
>>> is full of great people and great information.
>>> 
>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get 
>>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to 
>>> you your numbers.
>>> 
>>> Good Luck!
>>> 
>>> Debbie [on
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
>>> weeks?
>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
>>> your experiences with it?
>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
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>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you 
>>> will have been all of these.
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>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
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>> have been all of these.
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>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Oct  3 20:32:36 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 13:32:36 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
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I'm snooping around to see if I can find the original description of the cartridge for the Tandem pump. It's an entirely different process, involving air pressure, as Melanie said. But it was a fascinating article and I really will see if I can find it. But I sure have heard complaints about it. The people I know who switched to the Omnipod said it sometimes took half an hour to change it. And it is more than just filling the cartridge. It's something about how it goes into the pump that's really different.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 3:18 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app

I read on many other sites that even sighted people complain about the difficulty of filling the tandem cartridges. Hopefully the company is or will work on this. It would be great if you could get assorted sizes pre-filled. I did see a tip on another site where a gentleman said he fills several cartridges and then just keeps them in the refrigerator so that on the day he hast to change his site he just pops everything together and inserts the new infusion set.  I do have a spouse in the household so I am hoping that with minimal assistance this might become workable sooner rather than later. Complete accessibility would be farther down the road.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> ?
>>> Patricia,
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>> 
>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>> 
>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>> 
>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>> 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> 
>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>> Steve,
>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
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>>> 
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 21:04:59 2020
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 17:04:59 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
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Bridgit, i was thinking the same thing. 

Another thought I had here was, if I came across with the phraseology, "Severely, visually impaired, rather than just coming out admitting that I'm blind, how should I ever expect anyone  to take me seriously??? After all, I was taught by DO. Jernigan, himself, some forty years ago that it's respectable to be blind. 

Bern.  

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:51 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> ?
>>> Patricia,
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>> 
>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>> 
>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>> 
>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>> 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> 
>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>> Steve,
>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> SocentPR
>>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>>> steve at socentpr.com
>>> 
>>> www.socentpr.com
>>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 21:12:48 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 14:12:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
In-Reply-To: <000301d699c4$5501a820$ff04f860$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0afe01d69834$785f9660$691ec320$@gmail.com>
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Veronica,lately I have been seeing ads on the tv for omnipod insulin pumps. Lately all these diabetes products have been getting advertising buzz, from omni pod , to dexcom,  to the most popular abbot libre  , an then the once a week injectables like Trulicity and ozempic.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 1:33 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app

I'm snooping around to see if I can find the original description of the cartridge for the Tandem pump. It's an entirely different process, involving air pressure, as Melanie said. But it was a fascinating article and I really will see if I can find it. But I sure have heard complaints about it. The people I know who switched to the Omnipod said it sometimes took half an hour to change it. And it is more than just filling the cartridge. It's something about how it goes into the pump that's really different.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 3:18 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app

I read on many other sites that even sighted people complain about the difficulty of filling the tandem cartridges. Hopefully the company is or will work on this. It would be great if you could get assorted sizes pre-filled. I did see a tip on another site where a gentleman said he fills several cartridges and then just keeps them in the refrigerator so that on the day he hast to change his site he just pops everything together and inserts the new infusion set.  I do have a spouse in the household so I am hoping that with minimal assistance this might become workable sooner rather than later. Complete accessibility would be farther down the road.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 1, 2020, at 1:52 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
> 
> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> Begin forwarded message:
>> 
>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> ?
>>> Patricia,
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>> 
>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>> 
>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>> 
>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>> 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> 
>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>> Steve,
>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -- 
>>> Steve Sabicer
>>> SocentPR
>>> mobile: +1-714-907-6264
>>> steve at socentpr.com
>>> 
>>> www.socentpr.com
>>> Twitter @SocEntPR
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 22:06:19 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 17:06:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>
References: <CAMxXqESYjCN+0MotMp=PAQRoSV-bAZZo5TgurpTC=ofcyJ+FmA@mail.gmail.com>
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 <0d3101d69937$d9b7f110$8d27d330$@gmail.com>
 <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <0dfe01d699d1$6c94e440$45beacc0$@gmail.com>

Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
disqualified.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
advantage plan.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle
Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se 
> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
> through proper channels.
> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is 
> full of great people and great information.
>
> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the 
> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you 
> your numbers.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Debbie [on
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
> weeks?
> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
> your experiences with it?
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will 
> have been all of these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct  3 22:54:11 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 15:54:11 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <0dfe01d699d1$6c94e440$45beacc0$@gmail.com>
References: <CAMxXqESYjCN+0MotMp=PAQRoSV-bAZZo5TgurpTC=ofcyJ+FmA@mail.gmail.com>
 <00e001d69783$eaa9e100$bffda300$@charter.net>
 <002401d69785$3b354640$b19fd2c0$@gmail.com>
 <CAMxXqEQL_WnmvMjTXSn3uSv70UPVC8NVhtq+NsF-M569+vtE4w@mail.gmail.com>
 <0d3101d69937$d9b7f110$8d27d330$@gmail.com>
 <000001d69985$26fccc50$74f664f0$@comcast.net>
 <0dfe01d699d1$6c94e440$45beacc0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014901d699d8$1c4d4520$54e7cf60$@gmail.com>

Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
don't think that way.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
disqualified.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
advantage plan.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Danielle
Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.

On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a 
> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se 
> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go 
> through proper channels.
> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is 
> full of great people and great information.
>
> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the 
> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you 
> your numbers.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Debbie [on
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hello Everyone,
> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2 
> weeks?
> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are 
> your experiences with it?
> Thanks for any help you can give.
>
>
> --
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will 
> have been all of these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Sun Oct  4 00:44:13 2020
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 19:44:13 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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I agree and thanks Patricia.

On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
> don't think that way.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
> might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
> CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Jeanette
> Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
> disqualified.
>
> Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
> advantage plan.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Danielle
> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>
> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a
>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se
>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go
>> through proper channels.
>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is
>> full of great people and great information.
>>
>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you
>> your numbers.
>>
>> Good Luck!
>>
>> Debbie [on
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> Hello Everyone,
>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
>> weeks?
>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are
>> your experiences with it?
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>
>>
>> --
>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>> have been all of these.
>> George Washington Carver
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>>
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>
>
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> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
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tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
have been all of these.
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Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com


From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Oct  4 05:39:05 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sat, 3 Oct 2020 22:39:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile
 app-accessibility update
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Update:
Melanie and I spoke today and she got her voiceover turned on and then checked out the tandem app for accessibility. The app at this point doesn?t actually seem to have buttons that take you to another screen or do anything but just provides status of what?s going on on the pump and voiceover did read all of the information on the screen except for the graph showing the blood sugar Over a period of time which sounds similar to the graph that appears on the Dexcom app. Even for sighted individuals the buttons on the tandem don?t seem to currently perform any function but are just informational. The information provided would be extremely valuable as it includes things like current basal rates, insulin on board, bolus history, information as to how the pump may be adjusting basal rates or giving automatic correction boluses etc.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 2:06 PM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Bridgit, i was thinking the same thing. 
> 
> Another thought I had here was, if I came across with the phraseology, "Severely, visually impaired, rather than just coming out admitting that I'm blind, how should I ever expect anyone  to take me seriously??? After all, I was taught by DO. Jernigan, himself, some forty years ago that it's respectable to be blind. 
> 
> Bern.  
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:51 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Using an app with voiceover is not super different than using visually, for the most part. Many gestures are the same. One of the biggest differences though is that you can swipe around the screen without enacting a function; once you find what you want-- button, edit field, particular key, etc.-- you double tap to actualy activate. If the double tap gesture doesn't activate a feature even if voiceover is reading it, it means the app is not accessible.
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 3:43 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>> 
>> Yes Veronica-You are absolutely right! I am using the tandem pump right now. I still have some vision and can operate the pump ok, but changing the cartridge is a nightmare! I have to have assistance with that. I am using the T-connect app and I can see my pump information better on the app than I can on the pump because it is displayed larger than even the Dexcom app. 
>> I do not use VoiceOver however. If someone who uses Voiceover could call me, and walk me thru the gestures I need to use, we could test the accessibility of the app. 
>> But the bottom line is still dependent on making the entire experience of using the pump more accessible and right now, the Tandem pump just is not.
>> My phone number is (803) 908-6656 if anyone wants to call me to ?experiment? with the app and VoiceOver.
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 1, 2020, at 4:15 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?The thing is, until we can do all pump functions, such as changing the cartridge with the mobile app, we cannot use this pump independently. I will also follow up on the links in this message because the problem we've had with every company, especially Medtronic is that they tend to think that if we can deliver a bolus, we're covered. This is a very important basic concept that we must get changed. They seem to think we all have care givers to change cartridges and set up, or God forbid, change our bolus settings, or hey, travel to a different time zone. I'd sure like it if Tandem got this done though. Other than changing the cartridge being a really time consuming fiddly sort of process, it's a great pump.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 11:40 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Fwd: Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>> 
>>> Yesterday I downloaded the T Connect App which goes along with the newest tandem insulin pump and is supposed to show all of the same information that is on the pump screen. The download process was almost entirely accessible although there was one button that would not work with voice over that I had to get assistance from a sighted person. The rest of the set up process was accessible However, all you can do is set up your account and get access to tutorials and other information. To go to the next step to see if the app itself will be accessible you have to connect it to an actual insulin pump via Bluetooth.
>>> In the app however I located email and phone number and name of the media contact person and wrote him an email with my concerns about Accessibility of the app and the pump going forward for people who are visually impaired. He responded promptly this morning. See below. Patricia Maddix
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>> Begin forwarded message:
>>> 
>>>> From: Steve Sabicer <ssabicer at thesabicergroup.com>
>>>> Date: October 1, 2020 at 9:55:10 AM PDT
>>>> To: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>> Subject: Re:  Tandem pump and new mobile app
>>>> 
>>>> ?
>>>> Patricia,
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks so much for your email. 
>>>> 
>>>> Tandem Diabetes Care is actively working to incorporate more mobile phone functionality into the t:slim Control-IQ platform. Future updates of the mobile application are planned to include mobile bolus delivery, additional pump control features, integration of third-party health-related information and support future capabilities for Tandem products under development. However, due to COVID-19, the regulatory timeline has been delayed. 
>>>> 
>>>> I can't promise you when these capabilities will be available, but I encourage you to listen to the company's quarterly earnings calls, which are open to the public, and to visit the website at: https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline. The company will update timelines periodically as new information becomes available.
>>>> 
>>>> Best of luck, and thank you for your email.
>>>> 
>>>> Steve Sabicer
>>>> 
>>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 30, 2020 at 2:53 PM Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>> Steve,
>>>>>> I found your name as the media contact person for Tandem Diabetes. I have seen some information in the media and in diabetes social media regarding the new T Connect app and the pump. Is it true that the intent of the company is to eventually make it possible to control the pump by using the app? The reason I ask is that I am severely visually impaired and many apps on my iPhone utilize the built-in screen reader Called voiceover. The Dexcom app is a fully accessible app that allows me to maneuver all the features of the app and even ask Siri to tell me what my blood glucose level is. My hope is that the current T Connect app will be accessible in the same way and that eventually the app will be able to control the pump and would therefore allow me to independently use the features.  my current Medtronic pump Is out of warranty and when it finally fails my only option will be to go back to multiple daily injections of insulin which does not do a good job at controlling my brittle diabetes.  I got my first insulin pump in 1997 and they have been  true lifesavers at allowing me to successfully control my blood glucose. I am desperately hoping that in the near future the tandem pump would have features that would allow me to use most of the Controls. Right now if I were to get one I would require my husband to become a caregiver and this would take away my independence.
>>>>>> Any information that you have as to what the near future holds would be much appreciated and if you could pass along my concerns to developers that would be great.
>>>>>> Patricia Maddix
>>>>>> 360-944-2051
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -- 
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>>>> 
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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Mon Oct  5 01:14:21 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2020 18:14:21 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.
Message-ID: <3EF3D421-95EC-46C2-8A9E-A35265855133@gmail.com>

Hello everyone!

Why does it seem so impossible to have local restaurants provide nutrition information? Is there something I am missing?

I know chains are good about this but local ones seem unable to provide the information...or perhaps unwilling to? I'm just asking because it just seems convaluted to try and figure out the calories/carbs in a dish I am going to have for dinner and I'm just wishing the information could be provided so I, and others like me could make informed choices more easily.

Alan


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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Mon Oct  5 02:34:46 2020
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sjryan2 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2020 21:34:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.
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Hi Alan,

This has been a special frustration of mine for three decades, since I spent
my career in dietetics and counseling people with diabetes and other issues
that required knowing what was in their food. 
One reason restaurants often don't have nutrition information for their menu
items is that making it available requires research, calculation, and a
precise recipe, and often restaurants that are not part of a regional or
national chain balk at the cost of hiring someone to do the work, or at
taking the time themselves to come up with what you need. I believe that in
most cases, having the information available is now required for larger
restaurants. Sometimes, if you ask for nutrition information it can be
produced. But this is a difficult issue, and I don't know the one right
answer for dealing with it.

I can tell you that at most restaurants, the size of a serving of pasta is
between 4 and 6 ounces, which is huge. In many restaurants, the size of a
slice of bread is equal to two or three standard slices. Sometimes you can
estimate what you have.

Also, if you have nutrition information for a similar item from a chain
restaurant, and the portion size at the restaurant without information is
similar, chances are the values for the chain's item can be used to estimate
the other restaurants information. Just remember that if one serving is
larger or smaller than the other, you will need to take that into account
and add or subtract nutrient amounts.

I hope this helps at least a little. 

I'm sure others on this list will have suggestions as well.

Sandi



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:14 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.

Hello everyone!

Why does it seem so impossible to have local restaurants provide nutrition
information? Is there something I am missing?

I know chains are good about this but local ones seem unable to provide the
information...or perhaps unwilling to? I'm just asking because it just seems
convaluted to try and figure out the calories/carbs in a dish I am going to
have for dinner and I'm just wishing the information could be provided so I,
and others like me could make informed choices more easily.

Alan


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Mon Oct  5 14:24:25 2020
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (Ed Worrell)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 08:24:25 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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Hello Danielle,

The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic. Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable. 


Setting up the Libre app?
1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


Inserting the sensor?

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the from of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm.
4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first time I used it.
5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.

I hope this helps.


Ed 
 

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I agree and thanks Patricia.
> 
> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
>> don't think that way.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
>> might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
>> CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Jeanette
>> Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>> disqualified.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
>> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
>> advantage plan.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Danielle
>> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
>> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>> 
>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a
>>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se
>>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go
>>> through proper channels.
>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is
>>> full of great people and great information.
>>> 
>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
>>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you
>>> your numbers.
>>> 
>>> Good Luck!
>>> 
>>> Debbie [on
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
>>> weeks?
>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are
>>> your experiences with it?
>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>>> have been all of these.
>>> George Washington Carver
>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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/debbiewunde
>>> r%40ch
>>> arter.net
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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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
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>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/gmelconian6
>>> 19%40g
>>> mail.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/singingmywa
>>> yin%40gmail.com
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
>> the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
>> these.
>> George Washington Carver
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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/bkpollpeter%40gma
>> il.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
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>> st.net
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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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/bkpollpeter%40gma
>> il.com
>> 
>> 
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>> mail.com
>> 
>> 
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>> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
> have been all of these.
> George Washington Carver
> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
> 
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Mon Oct  5 14:58:17 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 10:58:17 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side. Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this gentleman spoke about.

Jeanette 

    

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Ed Worrell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Hello Danielle,

The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic. Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable. 


Setting up the Libre app?
1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


Inserting the sensor?

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the from of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm.
4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first time I used it.
5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.

I hope this helps.


Ed 
 

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I agree and thanks Patricia.
> 
> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
>> don't think that way.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
>> might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
>> CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Jeanette
>> Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>> disqualified.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
>> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
>> advantage plan.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Danielle
>> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
>> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>> 
>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a
>>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se
>>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go
>>> through proper channels.
>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is
>>> full of great people and great information.
>>> 
>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
>>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you
>>> your numbers.
>>> 
>>> Good Luck!
>>> 
>>> Debbie [on
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
>>> weeks?
>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are
>>> your experiences with it?
>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>>> have been all of these.
>>> George Washington Carver
>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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/debbiewunde
>>> r%40ch
>>> arter.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/gmelconian6
>>> 19%40g
>>> mail.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/singingmywa
>>> yin%40gmail.com
>>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
>> the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
>> these.
>> George Washington Carver
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.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/bkpollpeter%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/kutash-jm%40comca
>> st.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/bkpollpeter%40gma
>> il.com
>> 
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Oct  5 18:14:41 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 13:14:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.
In-Reply-To: <003701d69ac0$17802240$468066c0$@gmail.com>
References: <3EF3D421-95EC-46C2-8A9E-A35265855133@gmail.com>
 <003701d69ac0$17802240$468066c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <115201d69b43$661b7d40$325277c0$@gmail.com>

I completely understand the frustration, but I guess I don't see this as as
big of a problem as some. This is why diabetics should learn about nutrition
and carb counting in particular. This way, you have an idea of how many
carbs are in given foods and can calculate on your own. Yes, not everyone
has access to diabetes educators or is directed to speak with one, but there
are ways to learn about nutrition even if just Googling. Should all
restaurants have nutritional info available, yes, sure, but this is not the
reality we live in. So, it's important we learn as much as we can about food
and nutrition, especially as diabetics. But really, everyone should know
this stuff regardless of a diagnosis. I've also been diabetic for 35 years
now, but I still try to learn what I can since info can change.

Pasta, for example, is a high carb food. A serving amount should be about 2
ounces or 1/4 cup. Two ozs. Of pasta has roughly 15 grams of carbs.
Restaurants however serve way more than 1/4 cup of pasta. I would estimate
restaurants on average give about 1/2 to 1 cups worth of pasta. So, now, if
you eat the entire dish, it's 30 to 60 grams of carbs.

For the most part, you can expect restaurant serving sizes to be twice the
recommended amount.

If I eat out, I try to stick with lower carb choices. This will often still
be high in calories and/or fat, and definitely high in sodium, but I care
more about the carbs. Personally, I avoid meals that are high in carbs. So,
no pasta and breadstick; no burger and fries, etc. Ndo fried foods, though,
I'm not a big fried food fan. I usually opt for salads and veggies if
possible. Also, lots of restaurants are now providing light menus. And
depending on the restaurant, you can probably customize dishes if asking.

But keep in mind, some higher carb foods are not bad though. It depends on
the type of carb. Like black beans or chick peas or squash. Foods like these
are higher in carbs but are full of good things like fiber and vitamins, and
the body usually consumes carbs like these differently than carbs like pasta
or bread, etc.

I'm not a big burger person, but I go to places that offer gluten-free items
and vegetarian options. Some of my favorite places have gluten-free bun
options and black bean or quimoa patties. The bun is about 30 grams of
carbs, each bun about 15 grams. This is standard for most bread/bun options,
although, it depends on the size of the bun/bread. And a quimoa patty is
roughly 18 grams. So, this would be 48 grams of carbs. I don't usually get
fries but opt for a side salad or steamed veggies.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sandi
Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 9:35 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: sjryan2 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.

Hi Alan,

This has been a special frustration of mine for three decades, since I spent
my career in dietetics and counseling people with diabetes and other issues
that required knowing what was in their food. 
One reason restaurants often don't have nutrition information for their menu
items is that making it available requires research, calculation, and a
precise recipe, and often restaurants that are not part of a regional or
national chain balk at the cost of hiring someone to do the work, or at
taking the time themselves to come up with what you need. I believe that in
most cases, having the information available is now required for larger
restaurants. Sometimes, if you ask for nutrition information it can be
produced. But this is a difficult issue, and I don't know the one right
answer for dealing with it.

I can tell you that at most restaurants, the size of a serving of pasta is
between 4 and 6 ounces, which is huge. In many restaurants, the size of a
slice of bread is equal to two or three standard slices. Sometimes you can
estimate what you have.

Also, if you have nutrition information for a similar item from a chain
restaurant, and the portion size at the restaurant without information is
similar, chances are the values for the chain's item can be used to estimate
the other restaurants information. Just remember that if one serving is
larger or smaller than the other, you will need to take that into account
and add or subtract nutrient amounts.

I hope this helps at least a little. 

I'm sure others on this list will have suggestions as well.

Sandi



-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:14 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.

Hello everyone!

Why does it seem so impossible to have local restaurants provide nutrition
information? Is there something I am missing?

I know chains are good about this but local ones seem unable to provide the
information...or perhaps unwilling to? I'm just asking because it just seems
convaluted to try and figure out the calories/carbs in a dish I am going to
have for dinner and I'm just wishing the information could be provided so I,
and others like me could make informed choices more easily.

Alan


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Oct  5 18:53:29 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 14:53:29 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.
In-Reply-To: <115201d69b43$661b7d40$325277c0$@gmail.com>
References: <3EF3D421-95EC-46C2-8A9E-A35265855133@gmail.com>
 <003701d69ac0$17802240$468066c0$@gmail.com>
 <115201d69b43$661b7d40$325277c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010051443140.25098@panix1.panix.com>

The restaurant industry beyond the chains is highly competitive and has
been that way from its beginnings.  Of course with 60% of the
restaurants not in chains now gone due to covid a little more space will
have opened up once we're clear of this pandemic.
Taking into account false food labels restaurants are at a disadvantage
with nutritional information as much as the rest of the population able
to read food labels.  Corporations that do false food labeling are not
held accountable for them either.  All of this happened as a result of
deregulation impact.  When the false labeling goes away and regulation
of restaurants requiring accessible nutritional information be available
it's likely to take a little while for such changes to spread throughout
the system.  If restaurants are reading false food labels, how is it
reasonable for them to make nutritional information available when such
information won't necessarily be accurate?

On Mon, 5 Oct 2020, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 14:14:41
> 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] Restaurants and nutrition information.
>
> I completely understand the frustration, but I guess I don't see this as as
> big of a problem as some. This is why diabetics should learn about nutrition
> and carb counting in particular. This way, you have an idea of how many
> carbs are in given foods and can calculate on your own. Yes, not everyone
> has access to diabetes educators or is directed to speak with one, but there
> are ways to learn about nutrition even if just Googling. Should all
> restaurants have nutritional info available, yes, sure, but this is not the
> reality we live in. So, it's important we learn as much as we can about food
> and nutrition, especially as diabetics. But really, everyone should know
> this stuff regardless of a diagnosis. I've also been diabetic for 35 years
> now, but I still try to learn what I can since info can change.
>
> Pasta, for example, is a high carb food. A serving amount should be about 2
> ounces or 1/4 cup. Two ozs. Of pasta has roughly 15 grams of carbs.
> Restaurants however serve way more than 1/4 cup of pasta. I would estimate
> restaurants on average give about 1/2 to 1 cups worth of pasta. So, now, if
> you eat the entire dish, it's 30 to 60 grams of carbs.
>
> For the most part, you can expect restaurant serving sizes to be twice the
> recommended amount.
>
> If I eat out, I try to stick with lower carb choices. This will often still
> be high in calories and/or fat, and definitely high in sodium, but I care
> more about the carbs. Personally, I avoid meals that are high in carbs. So,
> no pasta and breadstick; no burger and fries, etc. Ndo fried foods, though,
> I'm not a big fried food fan. I usually opt for salads and veggies if
> possible. Also, lots of restaurants are now providing light menus. And
> depending on the restaurant, you can probably customize dishes if asking.
>
> But keep in mind, some higher carb foods are not bad though. It depends on
> the type of carb. Like black beans or chick peas or squash. Foods like these
> are higher in carbs but are full of good things like fiber and vitamins, and
> the body usually consumes carbs like these differently than carbs like pasta
> or bread, etc.
>
> I'm not a big burger person, but I go to places that offer gluten-free items
> and vegetarian options. Some of my favorite places have gluten-free bun
> options and black bean or quimoa patties. The bun is about 30 grams of
> carbs, each bun about 15 grams. This is standard for most bread/bun options,
> although, it depends on the size of the bun/bread. And a quimoa patty is
> roughly 18 grams. So, this would be 48 grams of carbs. I don't usually get
> fries but opt for a side salad or steamed veggies.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Sandi
> Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 9:35 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: sjryan2 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.
>
> Hi Alan,
>
> This has been a special frustration of mine for three decades, since I spent
> my career in dietetics and counseling people with diabetes and other issues
> that required knowing what was in their food.
> One reason restaurants often don't have nutrition information for their menu
> items is that making it available requires research, calculation, and a
> precise recipe, and often restaurants that are not part of a regional or
> national chain balk at the cost of hiring someone to do the work, or at
> taking the time themselves to come up with what you need. I believe that in
> most cases, having the information available is now required for larger
> restaurants. Sometimes, if you ask for nutrition information it can be
> produced. But this is a difficult issue, and I don't know the one right
> answer for dealing with it.
>
> I can tell you that at most restaurants, the size of a serving of pasta is
> between 4 and 6 ounces, which is huge. In many restaurants, the size of a
> slice of bread is equal to two or three standard slices. Sometimes you can
> estimate what you have.
>
> Also, if you have nutrition information for a similar item from a chain
> restaurant, and the portion size at the restaurant without information is
> similar, chances are the values for the chain's item can be used to estimate
> the other restaurants information. Just remember that if one serving is
> larger or smaller than the other, you will need to take that into account
> and add or subtract nutrient amounts.
>
> I hope this helps at least a little.
>
> I'm sure others on this list will have suggestions as well.
>
> Sandi
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
> Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2020 8:14 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Restaurants and nutrition information.
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> Why does it seem so impossible to have local restaurants provide nutrition
> information? Is there something I am missing?
>
> I know chains are good about this but local ones seem unable to provide the
> information...or perhaps unwilling to? I'm just asking because it just seems
> convaluted to try and figure out the calories/carbs in a dish I am going to
> have for dinner and I'm just wishing the information could be provided so I,
> and others like me could make informed choices more easily.
>
> Alan
>
>
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>
> Sent from my iPad
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Mon Oct  5 21:13:13 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 17:13:13 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <00c401d69b27$f5d3b310$e17b1930$@comcast.net>
References: <00c401d69b27$f5d3b310$e17b1930$@comcast.net>
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Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary. I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie

FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


APPLYING THE SENSOR

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. 
5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.








Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side. Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this gentleman spoke about.
> 
> Jeanette 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Ed Worrell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Hello Danielle,
> 
> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic. Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable. 
> 
> 
> Setting up the Libre app?
> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
> 2. Open the app and create an account.
> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
> 
> 
> Inserting the sensor?
> 
> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the from of it.
> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm.
> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first time I used it.
> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.
> 
> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> 
> Ed 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>> 
>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
>>> don't think that way.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
>>> might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
>>> CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Jeanette
>>> Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>>> disqualified.
>>> 
>>> Jeanette
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
>>> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
>>> advantage plan.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Danielle
>>> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
>>> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>> 
>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a
>>>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se
>>>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go
>>>> through proper channels.
>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is
>>>> full of great people and great information.
>>>> 
>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
>>>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you
>>>> your numbers.
>>>> 
>>>> Good Luck!
>>>> 
>>>> Debbie [on
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
>>>> weeks?
>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are
>>>> your experiences with it?
>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>>>> have been all of these.
>>>> George Washington Carver
>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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>>> 
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>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
>>> the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
>>> these.
>>> George Washington Carver
>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>> have been all of these.
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 01:20:14 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 21:20:14 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


APPLYING THE SENSOR

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. You will end up taking the outside pudding cup off and the sticky part will now be showing. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
4. Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. This puts your arm in proper position so that you can measure the distance from your elbow to apply the censor. It also helps to stabilize your arm for measuring and finishing applying the censor. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point).  Gently place the entire device on your arm sticky side down, making sure it is where you want it and then  press firmly to the back of your arm.( Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound.) 
5. Once you have pressed down on the  plunger device, hold it there  for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.

Jeanette







-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 5:13 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Melanie Torrance
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary. I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie

FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


APPLYING THE SENSOR

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. 
5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.








Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side. Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this gentleman spoke about.
> 
> Jeanette 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Ed Worrell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Hello Danielle,
> 
> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic. Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable. 
> 
> 
> Setting up the Libre app?
> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
> 2. Open the app and create an account.
> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
> 
> 
> Inserting the sensor?
> 
> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the from of it.
> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm.
> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first time I used it.
> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.
> 
> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> 
> Ed 
> 
> 
>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>> 
>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
>>> don't think that way.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
>>> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
>>> might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
>>> CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Jeanette
>>> Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>>> disqualified.
>>> 
>>> Jeanette
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
>>> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
>>> advantage plan.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Danielle
>>> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
>>> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>> 
>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a
>>>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se
>>>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go
>>>> through proper channels.
>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is
>>>> full of great people and great information.
>>>> 
>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
>>>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you
>>>> your numbers.
>>>> 
>>>> Good Luck!
>>>> 
>>>> Debbie [on
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
>>>> weeks?
>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are
>>>> your experiences with it?
>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>>>> have been all of these.
>>>> George Washington Carver
>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>>>> 
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>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of
>>> the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of
>>> these.
>>> George Washington Carver
>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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>> 
>> -- 
>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
>> have been all of these.
>> George Washington Carver
>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 14:31:16 2020
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 10:31:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Educate, Empower and Inspire for Diabetics;
 Hosted by the Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
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HAY GANG!! 

 

the Diabetes Action Network of Ohio (DAN) is having theirMonthly meeting.

 

This Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00 am Eastern 

 

We request your participation in learning how a diabetic manages Their blood
sugars without medication and dietary control.

 

So, call in and listen to President Robert Smith of the Diabetes Action
Network of Georgia Tell you his story.

 

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One touch call in:

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If this message is on your smart phone, open the above link, select call,
and you will be entered into the conference without any other actions.

 

We will also be discussing State Convention activities and Nominations for
OH Board Election.

 

 

President-Susan Day

 

Vice President-Walter Mitchell

 

Treasure-Collene Roth

 

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Board Chair-Sue Ott

 

 

Diabetic Educator-Sandra K/ Mernen-Kettering Medical Center OH; Affiliate
President-Richard Payne 

 

Our Mission. The purpose of this organization shall be to create a climate
of opportunity for all diabetics in home, school, and society; to support
and educate all diabetics about the ramifications of diabetes; to facilitate
the sharing of experiences and concerns about diabetes and to develop and
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We hope to hear your voice on the call!

 

Sincerely,

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For additional information, contact:

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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 16:07:14 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 09:07:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
Message-ID: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 16:12:59 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 11:12:59 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>
References: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008201d69bfb$8f3acba0$adb062e0$@gmail.com>

Hello,

I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
mentioned in your message.

Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
reading?

Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a meter
problem.

Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you had
this meter you used to test?


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a
new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon
have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng
medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I
had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin,
then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after
eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't
taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is
fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 16:19:27 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 09:19:27 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <008201d69bfb$8f3acba0$adb062e0$@gmail.com>
References: <008201d69bfb$8f3acba0$adb062e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BCCDCB2F-C729-4EE8-8FE8-B417337A90E4@gmail.com>

I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello,
> 
> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
> mentioned in your message.
> 
> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
> reading?
> 
> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a meter
> problem.
> 
> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you had
> this meter you used to test?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
> Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a
> new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon
> have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng
> medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I
> had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin,
> then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after
> eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't
> taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is
> fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Oct  6 16:22:11 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 12:22:11 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>
References: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B26FE3BF45A943748672690D9DF48D33@eileen>

Hi Alan,

Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 

I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?

The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.

HTH.

Eileen


From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 16:27:18 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 09:27:18 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <B26FE3BF45A943748672690D9DF48D33@eileen>
References: <B26FE3BF45A943748672690D9DF48D33@eileen>
Message-ID: <F8E2849C-C8DB-4784-AF5E-05D7682AE143@gmail.com>

I can get the date on the strips looked at. I can also make the dietary changes.
Thank you.


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:23 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
> Cc: Alan Wheeler 
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From underdogmj at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 16:27:45 2020
From: underdogmj at comcast.net (underdogmj at comcast.net)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 12:27:45 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] new Idea about checking your meter RE:  Accurate,
 accessible glucose meters?
Message-ID: <044501d69bfd$9ff7d9e0$dfe78da0$@comcast.net>

hello this is just a Idea do you have a person that would lat you borrow
there finger and see what there reading is 
	good luck let us know how it works out if you do this 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:13 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hello,

I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
mentioned in your message.

Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
reading?

Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a meter
problem.

Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you had
this meter you used to test?


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a
new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon
have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng
medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I
had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin,
then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after
eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't
taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is
fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From joystigile at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 17:57:06 2020
From: joystigile at gmail.com (joystigile at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 10:57:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <BCCDCB2F-C729-4EE8-8FE8-B417337A90E4@gmail.com>
References: <008201d69bfb$8f3acba0$adb062e0$@gmail.com>
 <BCCDCB2F-C729-4EE8-8FE8-B417337A90E4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003c01d69c0a$1b09c740$511d55c0$@gmail.com>

Hi Alan,
An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello,
> 
> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and 
> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you 
> mentioned in your message.
> 
> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C 
> reading?
> 
> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a 
> meter problem.
> 
> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you 
> had this meter you used to test?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I 
> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I 
> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been 
> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, 
> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry 
> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 
> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I 
> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that 
> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 18:09:21 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 14:09:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <B26FE3BF45A943748672690D9DF48D33@eileen>
References: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>
 <B26FE3BF45A943748672690D9DF48D33@eileen>
Message-ID: <00c001d69c0b$d1aeb770$750c2650$@comcast.net>

Allen, the exercise will ultimately help but initially will show higher bg's immediately after exercising. And if you haven't taken Metformen and exsercised you probably won't be a good judge as to whether this is a meter problem or a strip problem. I have never had a problem with Amazon strips but don't find the prodigy Voice particularly accurate, in my experience.

jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 12:22 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi Alan,

Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 

I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?

The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.

HTH.

Eileen


From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 18:13:54 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:13:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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References: <BB85B398-2AD4-4A24-AC54-A7290D21480C@gmail.com>
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I agree, this is def something to contact your endo about.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:13 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hello,

I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
mentioned in your message.

Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
reading?

Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a meter
problem.

Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you had
this meter you used to test?


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Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a
new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon
have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng
medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I
had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin,
then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after
eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't
taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is
fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 18:21:04 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:21:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <B26FE3BF45A943748672690D9DF48D33@eileen>
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Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.

Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.

This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi Alan,

Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 

I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?

The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.

HTH.

Eileen


From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hi everyone,

This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:

Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.

I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.

Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 18:38:30 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 11:38:30 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
Keep us posted.
Patricia

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Alan,
> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
> Warmly, Joy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> ?Hello,
>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>> mentioned in your message.
>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>> reading?
>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>> meter problem.
>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>> had this meter you used to test?
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> Hi everyone,
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> Sent from my iPad
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From mcap at fastmail.com  Tue Oct  6 18:43:37 2020
From: mcap at fastmail.com (mcap at fastmail.com)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:43:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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After years of using the prodigy, I finally went to the free style lebra, glad I made the change.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:39 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
Keep us posted.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Alan,
> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
> Warmly, Joy
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> ?Hello,
>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading 
>> and especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers 
>> you mentioned in your message.
>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C 
>> reading?
>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is 
>> a meter problem.
>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you 
>> had this meter you used to test?
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> Hi everyone,
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I 
>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I 
>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been 
>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, 
>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry 
>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 
>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I 
>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that 
>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> Sent from my iPad
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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 18:52:29 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 11:52:29 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <41F76793-574F-4D01-A783-A791CE07AE51@comcast.net>
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I have met with a diabetic educator. However, if it is the progression of the disease causing the high numbers, it might not hurt to do it again.

That said, I did remove and replace the batteries, putting the same ones back in. When I set it up and tested again, my blood sugar was recorded at 167. I ordered control solution through Amazon to help check the accuracy of the strips. I checked their expiration, and they would expire in November, 2021 if I hadn't opened them yesterday. So, I now have 89 days to use them.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
> Keep us posted.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Alan,
>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> ?Hello,
>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>>> mentioned in your message.
>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>>> reading?
>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>>> meter problem.
>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> Sent from my iPad
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 18:53:11 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 11:53:11 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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I also use a continuous glucose monitoring system , dexcom G6 but like to check it daily for accuracy with a fingerstick. The sensor that I inserted yesterday was 80 to 100 points off from the get-go and had to be calibrated so I can never trust the sensor completely. Most of the time it is right on but I would hate to make a major treatment decision with the sensor reading that was extremely wwrong.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:43 AM, mcap at fastmail.com wrote:
> 
> ?After years of using the prodigy, I finally went to the free style lebra, glad I made the change.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:39 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
> Keep us posted.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Alan,
>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> ?Hello,
>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading 
>>> and especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers 
>>> you mentioned in your message.
>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C 
>>> reading?
>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is 
>>> a meter problem.
>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you 
>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I 
>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I 
>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been 
>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, 
>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry 
>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 
>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I 
>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that 
>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> Sent from my iPad
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Oct  6 18:58:08 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 14:58:08 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <1EC89F10-9032-42D7-BDED-58E217A00A51@gmail.com>
References: <41F76793-574F-4D01-A783-A791CE07AE51@comcast.net>
 <1EC89F10-9032-42D7-BDED-58E217A00A51@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B87FF2E64D42484A81E4852E0E143F72@eileen>

I?ve been a type 1 for 52 years. I swear that once the fall weather starts comming in my sugars start running higher than they do from say April through September. I?m not sure why exactly but I always notice differences with the seasons.

Eileen

From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I have met with a diabetic educator. However, if it is the progression of the disease causing the high numbers, it might not hurt to do it again.

That said, I did remove and replace the batteries, putting the same ones back in. When I set it up and tested again, my blood sugar was recorded at 167. I ordered control solution through Amazon to help check the accuracy of the strips. I checked their expiration, and they would expire in November, 2021 if I hadn't opened them yesterday. So, I now have 89 days to use them.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
> Keep us posted.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Alan,
>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> ?Hello,
>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>>> mentioned in your message.
>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>>> reading?
>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>>> meter problem.
>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> _______________________________________________
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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 18:58:50 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 11:58:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <139901d69c0d$74907360$5db15a20$@gmail.com>
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In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
> Cc: Alan Wheeler 
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 19:07:05 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 12:07:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <62E785B7-53DC-48B0-AE70-BA16445CD9E4@gmail.com>
References: <62E785B7-53DC-48B0-AE70-BA16445CD9E4@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <E187EF2C-FE26-4D42-8ABA-69926211DA89@comcast.net>

Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0
Patricia

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>> 
>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>> 
>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi Alan,
>> 
>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>> 
>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>> 
>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> 
>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler 
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 19:11:28 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 14:11:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <62E785B7-53DC-48B0-AE70-BA16445CD9E4@gmail.com>
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Sometimes an Endo can analyze things a little differently than a physician. They will go through doing a thorough examination to see if there are other underlying health conditions that the physician has not looked at.

A dietitian can help with sorting out what foods and amount will help to give you enough nutrition for a balanced meal plan and help with weight control.

Sometimes a nutritionist/dietitian is also a diabetes educator.

If you have been a diabetic for a long time, even just a type 2, you may need to see other specialist to help manage your diabetisdiabetes.

I regularly see an Endocronologist, Podiatrist to check my feet, a kidney doctor and on occasion a diabetes educator. They all work as a team through the clinic/hospital  that    I go to along with a family doctor.

It is also a good idea to get your teeth checked and clean every six months.


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:59 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 19:23:52 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 14:23:52 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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References: <139901d69c0d$74907360$5db15a20$@gmail.com>
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Yes, any diabetic, T1 or T2, should see a specialist. This is nott your fault, but it blows my mind that doctors don't automatically refer  any diabetic to a specialist. Years ago, I had my diabetes nurse educator speak during a diabetes seminar I coordinated. She was shocked how many T2s just saw a gen practitioner. This has become a clich?, but if you have heart disease, you seek out a cardiologist; if you are pregnant, you seek out an OBGYN; if you have cancer, you seek out a cancer specialist. So, with diabetes, which is a very specific disease, why don't we seek out endos? And why do so few gen docs refer us? Great question. But yes, even T2s should see an endo.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:59 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 19:25:08 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 14:25:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.

Bridgit

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Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>> 
>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>> 
>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi Alan,
>> 
>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>> 
>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>> 
>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> 
>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From gwocher at gwocher.com  Tue Oct  6 19:34:47 2020
From: gwocher at gwocher.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 15:34:47 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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Hello,
There is also a meter called the Clever choice voice HD. It is fully accessible. When I used it, I tended to get less eronius results than I do with the prodigy voice. I am not sure though if the numbers are more or less accurate than the prodigy voice though. 

Greg Wocher

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:07 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>>> 
>>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>>> 
>>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> 
>>> Hi Alan,
>>> 
>>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>>> 
>>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>>> 
>>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>>> 
>>> HTH.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> 
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> 
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> 
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> 
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> 
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 19:51:14 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 12:51:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <2B1CE1BC-FF69-4715-A420-60EE351CB2A8@gwocher.com>
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That's  true. That one is  fully accessible, and the one that  I have when I want to  confirm if my cgm is off or not.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:35 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Greg Wocher <gwocher at gwocher.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Hello,
There is also a meter called the Clever choice voice HD. It is fully accessible. When I used it, I tended to get less eronius results than I do with the prodigy voice. I am not sure though if the numbers are more or less accurate than the prodigy voice though. 

Greg Wocher

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:07 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type 
> two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough 
> endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one 
> and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to 
> get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least 
> having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like 
> to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>>> 
>>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>>> 
>>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> 
>>> Hi Alan,
>>> 
>>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>>> 
>>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>>> 
>>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>>> 
>>> HTH.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> 
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> 
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> 
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> 
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> 
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 19:52:29 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 12:52:29 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <13da01d69c16$6770af20$36520d60$@gmail.com>
References: <62E785B7-53DC-48B0-AE70-BA16445CD9E4@gmail.com>
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That is true even more with cobet  19, with more people being inside and binge eating to confort their isolation.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:07 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>> 
>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>> 
>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi Alan,
>> 
>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>> 
>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>> 
>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> 
>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 19:52:43 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 15:52:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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My primary care physician is not an endo but there is a diabetic certified educator and we have lots of access. But if you are eating lots of muffins and high carb stuff, that issue addressed alone will change your numbers. Most PCP's can do the simple stuff and will know how to help you. As we have always said, there is lots of nutritional information out there, and I know just from checking resources and checking on the internet I have learned a lot.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 2:59 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Alan Wheeler
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
> Cc: Alan Wheeler 
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 19:58:01 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 12:58:01 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <00f501d69c14$7ed3ff70$7c7bfe50$@gmail.com>
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That?s true. Most regular doctors will just try x or y to se how the person will react and then go from their where  as the specialists will go through precise tests to se what the  cause and effects and how to manage or resolve the issue at hand .    

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Sometimes an Endo can analyze things a little differently than a physician. They will go through doing a thorough examination to see if there are other underlying health conditions that the physician has not looked at.

A dietitian can help with sorting out what foods and amount will help to give you enough nutrition for a balanced meal plan and help with weight control.

Sometimes a nutritionist/dietitian is also a diabetes educator.

If you have been a diabetic for a long time, even just a type 2, you may need to see other specialist to help manage your diabetisdiabetes.

I regularly see an Endocronologist, Podiatrist to check my feet, a kidney doctor and on occasion a diabetes educator. They all work as a team through the clinic/hospital  that    I go to along with a family doctor.

It is also a good idea to get your teeth checked and clean every six months.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:59 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



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Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 20:07:30 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:07:30 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <E7208E80-3C3B-4B15-BDBF-A5DCB393C859@comcast.net>
References: <00a201d69c10$9a900d70$cfb02850$@fastmail.com>
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Patricia, but not all can qualify for cgm as most insurance will have criteria if they want to cover the cgm.not all can afford the out of pocket expense of the dexcom, sensor and transmitters cost all involved in the dexcom cgm system.     I am telling you this as I had to battle my own provider for the past few years  when I was using the  dexcom g4 and g5 and after all   theissues the insurance did not want ot cover it. So not all have he resources or means to pay for cgm system out of pocket.  



From blindsticks at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 20:10:49 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:10:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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I am on Medicare/Medicaid if that helps at all.



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Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 1:08 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Patricia, but not all can qualify for cgm as most insurance will have criteria if they want to cover the cgm.not all can afford the out of pocket expense of the dexcom, sensor and transmitters cost all involved in the dexcom cgm system.     I am telling you this as I had to battle my own provider for the past few years  when I was using the  dexcom g4 and g5 and after all   theissues the insurance did not want ot cover it. So not all have he resources or means to pay for cgm system out of pocket.  
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 20:14:39 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:14:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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References: <003c01d69c0a$1b09c740$511d55c0$@gmail.com>
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I have been using eh clever choice voice hd .its fully accessible. That is what i use in conjunction with my abbot libre cgm system. As i  have had numerous billing issues  in past with dexcom and I refuse to  deal with them again.  I much rather  have an alternative  to dexcom then have to  go through that billing mess .  At least abbot libre system I can get  through my major pharmacy chain and that way I can let the major pharmacy chain deal with the  biling matters unlike in the past,  where  as sometimes I would be double billed for dexcom senssors and transmitters even though they had already billed my insurance provider the first time an would turn around and bill me the second time. What a mes  and having to deal with that  .



From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 20:20:01 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:20:01 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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References: <003c01d69c0a$1b09c740$511d55c0$@gmail.com>
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There  are lots of improvements coming to  the freestyle libre  line up .libre  2 will give you alerts and alarms. Then we will  get  freestyle libre 3 in mid 2021. its already in the clinical trials pipeline to be given trial  and approval ssoon. The libre 3 will be a low cost full cgm  system, without having to  scan  the sensor like the dexcom  cgm.   Have been reading up on all this after I was excited to learn about libre 2 and what  would be in the future abbot pipeline for enhancements or innovations to diabetes management .  



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Oct  6 20:34:40 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:34:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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I have never had good luck with the Prodigy Voice. I have seen my numbers be as much as 150 points off. And yes, it could be the strips. The only way to know for sure is to buy some new ones and then you could compare readings. But it really is very easy to get not enough blood in those strips. Good luck.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 9:19 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Alan Wheeler
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.



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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello,
> 
> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
> mentioned in your message.
> 
> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
> reading?
> 
> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a meter
> problem.
> 
> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you had
> this meter you used to test?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
> Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a
> new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon
> have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng
> medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I
> had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin,
> then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after
> eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't
> taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is
> fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Oct  6 20:38:07 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 13:38:07 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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Eileen, I too notice differences with season changes. I wondered if it was related to the amount of light triggering certain hormones or something. 
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 11:58 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I?ve been a type 1 for 52 years. I swear that once the fall weather starts comming in my sugars start running higher than they do from say April through September. I?m not sure why exactly but I always notice differences with the seasons.

Eileen

From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I have met with a diabetic educator. However, if it is the progression of the disease causing the high numbers, it might not hurt to do it again.

That said, I did remove and replace the batteries, putting the same ones back in. When I set it up and tested again, my blood sugar was recorded at 167. I ordered control solution through Amazon to help check the accuracy of the strips. I checked their expiration, and they would expire in November, 2021 if I hadn't opened them yesterday. So, I now have 89 days to use them.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
> Keep us posted.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Alan,
>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> ?Hello,
>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>>> mentioned in your message.
>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>>> reading?
>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>>> meter problem.
>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> Sent from my iPad
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 21:02:08 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 17:02:08 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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That is because not all primary cares are created equal. Mine is excellent and I have to say that she followed the recommendation of a very well known diabetic clinic here and took me off Metformen and put me on Insulin and my diabetes is under better control and I feel better than I have in at least ten years. The problem, Bridgit, as you know, is in how well educated primary cares are. You and I have had good to excellent nutritional diabetic counselling, but I kind of think that we represent the exception to the rule. 

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 3:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:07 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>> 
>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>> 
>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi Alan,
>> 
>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>> 
>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>> 
>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> 
>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 21:06:21 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 17:06:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
In-Reply-To: <F2E390F4-9221-43BE-B27A-3AEB8F886256@gmail.com>
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It will depend on whether you are taking Insulin and how much you are testing. Medicare is very strict.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 4:11 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Alan Wheeler
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I am on Medicare/Medicaid if that helps at all.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 1:08 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Patricia, but not all can qualify for cgm as most insurance will have criteria if they want to cover the cgm.not all can afford the out of pocket expense of the dexcom, sensor and transmitters cost all involved in the dexcom cgm system.     I am telling you this as I had to battle my own provider for the past few years  when I was using the  dexcom g4 and g5 and after all   theissues the insurance did not want ot cover it. So not all have he resources or means to pay for cgm system out of pocket.  
> 
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From rathburndanny at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 21:20:39 2020
From: rathburndanny at comcast.net (Dan Rathburn)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 17:20:39 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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Hello,

I needed surgery for a subdural hematoma and I was getting large doses of 
steroids to treat inflammation of the brain. The steroids caused my blood 
glucose levels to approach 300 for several days. my A1C hovered around 7 for 
months afterward. I heard about the Freestyle Libre sensors from this list 
and I asked my doctor to give me a prescription. I'm not a diabetic so I had 
to pay for them myself. Humana's mail order pharmacy had them for $55. I 
have used 5 sensors and the peace of mind they gave me was devinitely worth 
the money. The sensors were easy to apply and the iPhone app was also very 
accessible. the ability to share readings with medical professionals was 
also a plus. I'm speaking about them in the past tense because my glucose 
levels have been in the normal range for a couple of months. I consider the 
money well spent.

Good luck in the future.

Regards,

Dan



The nice thing about science is that it's true whether you believe in it or 
not.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 4:10 PM
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Alan Wheeler" <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

> I am on Medicare/Medicaid if that helps at all.
>
>
>
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever 
> you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 1:08 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Patricia, but not all can qualify for cgm as most insurance will have 
>> criteria if they want to cover the cgm.not all can afford the out of 
>> pocket expense of the dexcom, sensor and transmitters cost all involved 
>> in the dexcom cgm system.     I am telling you this as I had to battle my 
>> own provider for the past few years  when I was using the  dexcom g4 and 
>> g5 and after all   theissues the insurance did not want ot cover it. So 
>> not all have he resources or means to pay for cgm system out of pocket.
>>
>>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 21:29:11 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 16:29:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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References: <62E785B7-53DC-48B0-AE70-BA16445CD9E4@gmail.com>
 <E187EF2C-FE26-4D42-8ABA-69926211DA89@comcast.net>
 <13da01d69c16$6770af20$36520d60$@gmail.com>
 <00fb01d69c23$f6bf02f0$e43d08d0$@comcast.net>
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Very true.

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

That is because not all primary cares are created equal. Mine is excellent and I have to say that she followed the recommendation of a very well known diabetic clinic here and took me off Metformen and put me on Insulin and my diabetes is under better control and I feel better than I have in at least ten years. The problem, Bridgit, as you know, is in how well educated primary cares are. You and I have had good to excellent nutritional diabetic counselling, but I kind of think that we represent the exception to the rule. 

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 3:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:07 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>> 
>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>> 
>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi Alan,
>> 
>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>> 
>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>> 
>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> 
>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 22:10:10 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 15:10:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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That?s  true. Even though I have been a type 2 for 15 years now being  on insulin   for the past 5yearsis what has my a1c under 7 and even lately in the 6 range.prior to  this,  I was in the  8 to 10.5 range.   Eating right,  exercising   right ,  right amount of sleep and having the cgm system has what has changed  my mind set on diabetes management. 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

That is because not all primary cares are created equal. Mine is excellent and I have to say that she followed the recommendation of a very well known diabetic clinic here and took me off Metformen and put me on Insulin and my diabetes is under better control and I feel better than I have in at least ten years. The problem, Bridgit, as you know, is in how well educated primary cares are. You and I have had good to excellent nutritional diabetic counselling, but I kind of think that we represent the exception to the rule. 

Jeanette 

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Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 3:25 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

This is not what I've been told, and my endos clinic tends to see more T2s than T1s, because these days, T2 is on the rise.

Bridgit

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Primary care doctors are supposed to be able to help people with type two diabetes manage their condition adequately. There are not enough endocrinologists in the country to see all patients with both type one and type two diabetes but if your primary care doctor is not able to get your diabetes into good control then you might explore at least having a few appointments with an endocrinologist. Most doctors like to see a hemoglobin A-1 C closer to 7.0 Patricia

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:59 AM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
>> 
>> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
>> 
>> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi Alan,
>> 
>> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
>> 
>> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
>> 
>> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
>> 
>> HTH.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> 
>> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Oct  6 23:06:50 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 16:06:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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Veronica,
So what meter do you use and is it accessible for people who are totally blind?
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 1:36 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I have never had good luck with the Prodigy Voice. I have seen my numbers be as much as 150 points off. And yes, it could be the strips. The only way to know for sure is to buy some new ones and then you could compare readings. But it really is very easy to get not enough blood in those strips. Good luck.
> 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 Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 9:19 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello,
>> 
>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>> mentioned in your message.
>> 
>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>> reading?
>> 
>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a meter
>> problem.
>> 
>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you had
>> this meter you used to test?
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
>> Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a
>> new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon
>> have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng
>> medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I
>> had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin,
>> then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after
>> eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't
>> taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is
>> fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
>> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct  6 23:23:23 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 18:23:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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If you use traditional meters, the only 2 available to blind people are Prodigy or Clever. If there's another, please let me know.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 6:07 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Veronica,
So what meter do you use and is it accessible for people who are totally blind?
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 6, 2020, at 1:36 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I have never had good luck with the Prodigy Voice. I have seen my numbers be as much as 150 points off. And yes, it could be the strips. The only way to know for sure is to buy some new ones and then you could compare readings. But it really is very easy to get not enough blood in those strips. Good luck.
> 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 Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 9:19 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello,
>> 
>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading 
>> and especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers 
>> you mentioned in your message.
>> 
>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C 
>> reading?
>> 
>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is 
>> a meter problem.
>> 
>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you 
>> had this meter you used to test?
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> Hi everyone,
>> 
>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I 
>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I 
>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been 
>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>> 
>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, 
>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>> 
>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry 
>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 
>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I 
>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>> 
>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that 
>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Oct  6 23:54:18 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 19:54:18 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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I might be off the mark, but I think it has to do with the physical temperatures and the way our blood flows. When we?re cold due to cold weather the blood tends not to flow as well and the blood vessels contract. In the heat our blood vessels open up and our blood flows better ? I think it is the body?s way of trying to keep us cool. So I wonder if with those changes the insulin we inject or infuse changes the rate at which it is delivered and absorbed in the body.

Only my thoughts on it.

Eileen

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Eileen, I too notice differences with season changes. I wondered if it was related to the amount of light triggering certain hormones or something. 
Veronica


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I?ve been a type 1 for 52 years. I swear that once the fall weather starts comming in my sugars start running higher than they do from say April through September. I?m not sure why exactly but I always notice differences with the seasons.

Eileen

From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I have met with a diabetic educator. However, if it is the progression of the disease causing the high numbers, it might not hurt to do it again.

That said, I did remove and replace the batteries, putting the same ones back in. When I set it up and tested again, my blood sugar was recorded at 167. I ordered control solution through Amazon to help check the accuracy of the strips. I checked their expiration, and they would expire in November, 2021 if I hadn't opened them yesterday. So, I now have 89 days to use them.

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
> Keep us posted.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Alan,
>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>> 
>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> ?Hello,
>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>>> mentioned in your message.
>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>>> reading?
>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>>> meter problem.
>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> Hi everyone,
>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
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From mcap at fastmail.com  Wed Oct  7 00:29:04 2020
From: mcap at fastmail.com (Mike Capelle)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 19:29:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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I hobnestly would get an endo, as they may have more ideas than a gp

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Wed Oct  7 04:59:53 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 2020 21:59:53 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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This is pretty much what my endocrinologist told me he said when it is warm the insulin is absorbed and distributed to the body more quickly. I live in a moderate climate where it generally does not get really hot or really cold and many years ago noticed that if I traveled to a warm climate I was suddenly having lots of low blood sugars.
Patricia

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I might be off the mark, but I think it has to do with the physical temperatures and the way our blood flows. When we?re cold due to cold weather the blood tends not to flow as well and the blood vessels contract. In the heat our blood vessels open up and our blood flows better ? I think it is the body?s way of trying to keep us cool. So I wonder if with those changes the insulin we inject or infuse changes the rate at which it is delivered and absorbed in the body.
> 
> Only my thoughts on it.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 4:38 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: Veronica Elsea 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Eileen, I too notice differences with season changes. I wondered if it was related to the amount of light triggering certain hormones or something. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
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> To learn more, visit:
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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 Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2020 11:58 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I?ve been a type 1 for 52 years. I swear that once the fall weather starts comming in my sugars start running higher than they do from say April through September. I?m not sure why exactly but I always notice differences with the seasons.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 2:52 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> Cc: Alan Wheeler 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> I have met with a diabetic educator. However, if it is the progression of the disease causing the high numbers, it might not hurt to do it again.
> 
> That said, I did remove and replace the batteries, putting the same ones back in. When I set it up and tested again, my blood sugar was recorded at 167. I ordered control solution through Amazon to help check the accuracy of the strips. I checked their expiration, and they would expire in November, 2021 if I hadn't opened them yesterday. So, I now have 89 days to use them.
> 
> Thanks for your suggestions.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:39 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I also would be interested if anyone has recommendations on a talking blood glucose meter that is totally accessible for the blind that is more accurate than the Prodigy voice. I have been using the Prodigy voice For many years and sometimes when I have a questionable  results and done three or four or even five tests in a row the results can be extremely variable.
>> Alan, I am a retired registered dietitian and diabetes educator and wonder if you have ever had the opportunity to meet with a dietitian or educator to go over dietary recommendations for your personal situation? If you have not you might want to check into this as I think you would find it very valuable.
>> And looking at the blood sugars that you listed your levels are fairly stable and consistent certainly going up after you eat which would be expected but overall just too high if you determine that your meter is accurate. Many times people are just not getting enough medication to cover a normal diet and exercise lifestyle. As you probably know, type two diabetes is a progressive disease in that over time you will need more and probably different kinds of medications to manage your blood sugars as your pancreas will continue to make less and less insulin overtime. This is not your fault it is just the way type two diabetes works.
>> It sounds like you are doing great by keeping an eye on your blood sugars at home between doctors visits so you would be the first to know when you see consistent elevations in blood sugars that it may be time to speak to your doctor about a medication adjustment.
>> Keep us posted.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:58 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hi Alan,
>>> An A1C test result of 9 does mean your average blood glucose levels are above 200.
>>> Keep up the hard work on lowering your carb count at each meal!
>>> Warmly, Joy
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:19 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>> 
>>> I spoke to my doctor last week and he adjusted my metformin from 1000 MG a day to 2000. Back in June my a1c was 9. I have an appointment next month. I will contact him about adjusting that. As for the machine, I have had it for about 5 to 6 years. It is a Prodigy Voice, a detail I neglected to mention.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> 
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 6, 2020, at 9:14 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> ?Hello,
>>>> I suggest you contact your doctor about your blood glucose reading and
>>>> especially if it your readings are consistent with those numbers you
>>>> mentioned in your message.
>>>> Also, when was the last time you saw the doctor and what was your A1C
>>>> reading?
>>>> Just going by the numbers here on this list one cannot tell if it is a
>>>> meter problem.
>>>> Also, When was the last time you got a new meter or how long have you
>>>> had this meter you used to test?
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:07 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
>>>> Hi everyone,
>>>> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I
>>>> need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I
>>>> ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been
>>>> properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
>>>> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate,
>>>> and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215.
>>>> I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
>>>> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry
>>>> muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30
>>>> minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285.
>>>> Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I
>>>> haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
>>>> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that
>>>> is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
>>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do
>>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>> _______________________________________________
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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Wed Oct  7 10:24:38 2020
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:24:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
Message-ID: <6f7c71c9.2db4.4336.b8e1.f233392ab3dc@samobile.net>

Hello, Everyone,
Like Jeanette, I was also able to move from Metformin to insulin after 
a bit of a tussle and a change of doctors. After a week on insulin 
following my first diabetic crisis, I realized that half of my 
breathing problems had disappeared and we discovered that I am allergic 
to Metformin. Can you imagine that after eleven years on Metformin, 
with my breathing getting worse and worse, I am now beginning to 
practice going around on foot once again. Bravo for insulin, the 
natural medication!
Dotty Martin


From rick.alfaro at gmail.com  Wed Oct  7 13:47:20 2020
From: rick.alfaro at gmail.com (rick.alfaro at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2020 09:47:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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Hi. I was just looking at this meter on Amazon. Will this meter also speak
the BG averages like the Prodigy does?





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

I have been using eh clever choice voice hd .its fully accessible. That is
what i use in conjunction with my abbot libre cgm system. As i  have had
numerous billing issues  in past with dexcom and I refuse to  deal with them
again.  I much rather  have an alternative  to dexcom then have to  go
through that billing mess .  At least abbot libre system I can get  through
my major pharmacy chain and that way I can let the major pharmacy chain deal
with the  biling matters unlike in the past,  where  as sometimes I would be
double billed for dexcom senssors and transmitters even though they had
already billed my insurance provider the first time an would turn around and
bill me the second time. What a mes  and having to deal with that  .


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From rick.alfaro at gmail.com  Wed Oct  7 14:43:00 2020
From: rick.alfaro at gmail.com (rick.alfaro at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2020 10:43:00 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
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Totally agree here. I was diagnosed as T2 back in 1995 through a primary care doctor and was put on Metformin along with a couple of other oral meds and was on them for several years. Whenever my A1C went higher the answer was always to increase the dosage of Metformin. After many years of this I finally got a primary care that did what should have been done in the past and referred me to an Endo and took me totally off of the Metformin because it was really affecting my Kidneys to the point where I had stage 4 CKD which is where I'm at now. It's my belief that if I had started on Insulin many years ago, I might have avoided the CKD to a great extent.
 Now, thanks to using the Libre system I've been able to get things under good control with decent A1C using Insulin and no oral meds at all for Diabetes. . 




Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 3:24 PM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

Yes, any diabetic, T1 or T2, should see a specialist. This is nott your fault, but it blows my mind that doctors don't automatically refer  any diabetic to a specialist. Years ago, I had my diabetes nurse educator speak during a diabetes seminar I coordinated. She was shocked how many T2s just saw a gen practitioner. This has become a clich?, but if you have heart disease, you seek out a cardiologist; if you are pregnant, you seek out an OBGYN; if you have cancer, you seek out a cancer specialist. So, with diabetes, which is a very specific disease, why don't we seek out endos? And why do so few gen docs refer us? Great question. But yes, even T2s should see an endo.

Bridgit

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Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 1:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?

In the interest of full disclosure, since I am type 2, I never considered having an endo. My primary care doctor is just a general practitioner as far as I know. Have I dropped the ball by not having an endo?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

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> On Oct 6, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, muffins are not healthy at all, despite how some market them. On average, muffins have anywhere from 1 to 3 cups of sugar; trust me, I frequently make muffins for my family. Depending on the brand, a single muffin has about 25 to 40 grams of carbs.
> 
> Exercise is good for over-all health. Cardio helps the cardiovascular system, and toning helps with weight loss and fat burning. BTW, something people don't often know, exercise actually raises BGs because of the hormones released. Generally, BGs come down 30 minutes to an hour after exercise, but this is why it's important to check BGs before and after exercise.
> 
> This is something you need to discuss with an endo, but if you find eating carbs raises BGs and they don't come down, it's likely time to introduce an insulin regimen into your lifestyle. Contrary to popular belief, using insulin is not a bad thing; studies show that the sooner T2s introduce insulin, often, the better glucose control they have. But again, I stress, this is only something a doctor can recommend, and you need to discuss this possibility with a doctor, preferably a diabetes specialist.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 11:22 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi Alan,
> 
> Is there anyone around that can check the expiration dates on the strips you bought through Amazon or else do you have a fresh, unexpired bottle of test solution to try and determine if the strips are still good? 
> 
> I am insulin dependent so I don?t want to make comment about your type 2 meds. The only other thing I can think of is to try and cut down on your carbs. A muffin can pack a wallop to your blood sugars. Could you eat something like a scrambled egg and a low-carb slice of whole wheat bread or a fruit cup with light syrup to see if that helps reduce the blood sugar level?
> 
> The exercise is good and has benefits even if it does not appear to be reducing your bg?s.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Accurate, accessible glucose meters?
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> This is going to be a bit long, I apologize. I am starting to think I need a new glucometer. It's either that or the prodigy strips I ordered on Amazon have expired already or are defective. I have been properly takinng medication, eating the best I can and exercising. Here's the situation:
> 
> Last night, I tested my sugar at 10 PM, a good 3 hours after I ate, and I had walked to the store two hours prior to testing, and my sugar was at 215. I didn't eat after testing and went to bed.
> 
> I tested at 6 AM this morning and it was 223. I ate one blueberry muffin, then a half hour later went out for a 30 to 40 minute walk 30 minutes after eating. A half hour after the walk I tested again, and it was up to 285. Shouldn't it have been trending down, however slightly. One thing, I haven't taken my morning dosage (1000 MG of Metformin) yet.
> 
> Should I change meters and if so, what is a good, accurate meter that is fully accessible, at least as much as possible to a totally blind person?
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Oct  7 17:07:17 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 7 Oct 2020 12:07:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G
Message-ID: <161901d69ccc$50ea92a0$f2bfb7e0$@gmail.com>

I have an email stating that Medtronic's MiniMed 740G is now FDA approved  for its app. Seems similar to Tandem's app. Does anyone know if the app is accessible, and what does the app allow users to do? I recently went off my Medtronic pump and switched to the InPen, but if a pump is a viable option again, I would prefer to be back on a pump.

Bridgit



From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Thu Oct  8 12:43:09 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 07:43:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G
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Hi Bridget!  I am wondering the same thing, since my 530G is nearing the end
of its warranty.  I won't use Medtronic's CGM though, since my sighted
friend absolutely hates it.  He wants to go back to the Dexcom.  He said it
wants a blood sugar more often than not, and he finds the CGM inaccurate.
Anyway, I know we would not need to use their CGM, even though that is a
major selling point for the closed loop system.  My endo really likes the
Tandem which pairs with the Dexcom, so I am holding out hope for their
mobile app to be accessible to us.  I wonder how complicated the cartridge
change really is.  I've always been able to manage something that others
find challenging!  

				Jamie


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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G

I have an email stating that Medtronic's MiniMed 740G is now FDA approved
for its app. Seems similar to Tandem's app. Does anyone know if the app is
accessible, and what does the app allow users to do? I recently went off my
Medtronic pump and switched to the InPen, but if a pump is a viable option
again, I would prefer to be back on a pump.

Bridgit


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Oct  8 18:02:00 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 13:02:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G
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Jamie,

Agree with everything you say. I prefer a pump, but now that we have moved,
I don't have access to people like I did before for if and when I needed
sighted assistance. Since the warranty will be up soon on my 530G, I figured
I might as well transition off of it now. I was hesitant to go back to pens,
but so far, things are pretty even-keeled. I will say, the InPen is cool, a
fun novelty, but I don't really see it being better than a traditional pen.
In order for InPen to calculate doses and make recommendations, I have to
manually enter info. Which seems counterproductive. And I have InPen paired
with Dexcom, but all this gets me is an average BG showing up on InPen,
nothing more. Since I am already entering carbs and doses and exercise on
Dexcom, I quit entering this info on InPen, because I don't want to have to
enter the same info twice on 2 different platforms. Anyway, if Medtronic's
or Tandem's apps are accessible though and allow users to actually do
functions, I will switch back in a heartbeat.

Bridgit

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Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:43 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G

Hi Bridget!  I am wondering the same thing, since my 530G is nearing the end
of its warranty.  I won't use Medtronic's CGM though, since my sighted
friend absolutely hates it.  He wants to go back to the Dexcom.  He said it
wants a blood sugar more often than not, and he finds the CGM inaccurate.
Anyway, I know we would not need to use their CGM, even though that is a
major selling point for the closed loop system.  My endo really likes the
Tandem which pairs with the Dexcom, so I am holding out hope for their
mobile app to be accessible to us.  I wonder how complicated the cartridge
change really is.  I've always been able to manage something that others
find challenging!  

				Jamie


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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G

I have an email stating that Medtronic's MiniMed 740G is now FDA approved
for its app. Seems similar to Tandem's app. Does anyone know if the app is
accessible, and what does the app allow users to do? I recently went off my
Medtronic pump and switched to the InPen, but if a pump is a viable option
again, I would prefer to be back on a pump.

Bridgit


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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Oct  8 19:11:12 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 12:11:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] =?utf-8?q?Fwd=3A_diaTribe_=E2=80=93_Making_Sense?=
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Hello group,
I recently ran across this diabetes newsletter and have subscribed. It has great information. I?m also going to look in my files for another site where I found updated information as to what is in the insulin pump pipeline and will send that out when I locate it.
Patricia

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> September 30, 2020
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Oct  8 19:22:14 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 12:22:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] =?utf-8?b?V2hhdOKAmXMgQ29taW5nIGFuZCBXaGF04oCZ?=
 =?utf-8?q?s_Delayed_in_Automated_Insulin_Delivery=3F_=7C_diaTribe?=
Message-ID: <4D9D4492-4F16-4397-9149-30936C8D6A97@comcast.net>

Hello group,
Here is the article on what?s in the pipeline for automated insulin pumps. It is a few months old so we know that the tandem iPhone app has already come out as of July 1 and the information on screen is read aloud using voice over according to Melanie Torrance who tried it out but you cannot control anything as of yet from the app.
I have not been able to locate any information on a Medtronic 740 pump. Only find information on the 770 and upcoming 780.
Patricia


https://diatribe.org/whats-coming-and-whats-delayed-automated-insulin-delivery


Sent from my iPhone


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Oct  8 21:33:10 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 14:33:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] 
	=?utf-8?b?V2hhdOKAmXMgQ29taW5nIGFuZCBXaGF04oCZ?=
	=?utf-8?q?s_Delayed_in_Automated_Insulin_Delivery=3F_=7C_diaTribe?=
In-Reply-To: <4D9D4492-4F16-4397-9149-30936C8D6A97@comcast.net>
References: <4D9D4492-4F16-4397-9149-30936C8D6A97@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <001201d69dba$9f7a7950$de6f6bf0$@gmail.com>

Thanks very much for the info.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 12:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What?s Coming and What?s Delayed in Automated Insulin Delivery? | diaTribe

Hello group,
Here is the article on what?s in the pipeline for automated insulin pumps. It is a few months old so we know that the tandem iPhone app has already come out as of July 1 and the information on screen is read aloud using voice over according to Melanie Torrance who tried it out but you cannot control anything as of yet from the app.
I have not been able to locate any information on a Medtronic 740 pump. Only find information on the 770 and upcoming 780.
Patricia


https://diatribe.org/whats-coming-and-whats-delayed-automated-insulin-delivery


Sent from my iPhone

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From blindhands at aol.com  Thu Oct  8 22:59:10 2020
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 18:59:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$.ref@aol.com>
Message-ID: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>

I just got got off the phone with Nedtronics.  I received the announcement
regarding the 770 pump..  The pump works with your IPhone and has it's own
CGM.  One draw back is that you need to calibrate the unit twice a day via
finger pricks.  

 

For those of you who are out of warrantee with your 560 G pump you can start
ordering now and receive the new 770  pump with a 4 year warrantee.  If you
are like me & my warrantee is up as of December 12 this year, I will placing
my order on December 14.

 

 

So folks they got it for us!  Read more about the Omnipod. 

 

Joyce Kane

 

 


From pmaddix at comcast.net  Fri Oct  9 00:27:34 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 17:27:34 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <B966EEA6-309A-49BB-9A8B-CB44A6DB662E@comcast.net>

Do you know if you can do pretty much everything on the phone app that you would be normally doing on the pump screen and is it VoiceOver compatible?
Is the pump itself a touchscreen?
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 8, 2020, at 4:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I just got got off the phone with Nedtronics.  I received the announcement
> regarding the 770 pump..  The pump works with your IPhone and has it's own
> CGM.  One draw back is that you need to calibrate the unit twice a day via
> finger pricks.  
> 
> 
> 
> For those of you who are out of warrantee with your 560 G pump you can start
> ordering now and receive the new 770  pump with a 4 year warrantee.  If you
> are like me & my warrantee is up as of December 12 this year, I will placing
> my order on December 14.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> So folks they got it for us!  Read more about the Omnipod. 
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce Kane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 01:59:41 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 18:59:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <B966EEA6-309A-49BB-9A8B-CB44A6DB662E@comcast.net>
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
 <B966EEA6-309A-49BB-9A8B-CB44A6DB662E@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003601d69ddf$db939b40$92bad1c0$@gmail.com>

When you guys who are pump users get these newer pumps with I phone and voice over capabilities built in. Please do let us  who are not pump users  and who maybe interested know about it an how accessible it will be to use  for a blind user of diabetes whether that be type 1 or type 2 and if they will also be available on android as well with talkback. As usually whatever  is accessible with I OS and voice over is usually accessible on android with talkback.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 5:28 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

Do you know if you can do pretty much everything on the phone app that you would be normally doing on the pump screen and is it VoiceOver compatible?
Is the pump itself a touchscreen?
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 8, 2020, at 4:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I just got got off the phone with Nedtronics.  I received the 
> announcement regarding the 770 pump..  The pump works with your IPhone 
> and has it's own CGM.  One draw back is that you need to calibrate the 
> unit twice a day via finger pricks.
> 
> 
> 
> For those of you who are out of warrantee with your 560 G pump you can 
> start ordering now and receive the new 770  pump with a 4 year 
> warrantee.  If you are like me & my warrantee is up as of December 12 
> this year, I will placing my order on December 14.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> So folks they got it for us!  Read more about the Omnipod. 
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce Kane
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 02:04:59 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 8 Oct 2020 19:04:59 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$.ref@aol.com>
 <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <003c01d69de0$9833e020$c89ba060$@gmail.com>

Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin pumps.how
accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic and pros an cons
as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am interested , just knowing
hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that is why I have not followed up on
the matter.  



From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Fri Oct  9 12:51:20 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 08:51:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <003c01d69de0$9833e020$c89ba060$@gmail.com>
References: <003c01d69de0$9833e020$c89ba060$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <05FC0B79-0AFB-40C0-BB87-FA8EF030CEAB@icloud.com>

The new pumps will continue to NOT be accessible to blind users. The apps only display pump information; they do not allow you to perform any pump functions such as delivering a bolus, setting a temporary basal rate, or suspending the pump. Unfortunately, doing this still remains in the future.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:06 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin pumps.how
> accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic and pros an cons
> as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am interested , just knowing
> hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that is why I have not followed up on
> the matter.  
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 13:40:09 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 08:40:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] 
	=?utf-8?b?V2hhdOKAmXMgQ29taW5nIGFuZCBXaGF04oCZ?=
	=?utf-8?q?s_Delayed_in_Automated_Insulin_Delivery=3F_=7C_diaTribe?=
In-Reply-To: <4D9D4492-4F16-4397-9149-30936C8D6A97@comcast.net>
References: <4D9D4492-4F16-4397-9149-30936C8D6A97@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00c601d69e41$b53858c0$1fa90a40$@gmail.com>

Yep, I made a mistake with the Medtronic 740. I meant the 770G. Sorry, smile.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 2:22 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What?s Coming and What?s Delayed in Automated Insulin Delivery? | diaTribe

Hello group,
Here is the article on what?s in the pipeline for automated insulin pumps. It is a few months old so we know that the tandem iPhone app has already come out as of July 1 and the information on screen is read aloud using voice over according to Melanie Torrance who tried it out but you cannot control anything as of yet from the app.
I have not been able to locate any information on a Medtronic 740 pump. Only find information on the 770 and upcoming 780.
Patricia


https://diatribe.org/whats-coming-and-whats-delayed-automated-insulin-delivery


Sent from my iPhone

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 13:42:36 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 08:42:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$.ref@aol.com>
 <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <00c701d69e42$0c93eee0$25bbcca0$@gmail.com>

But is the Medtronic app accessible with voiceover? I'm not upgrading until
I know this for sure.

I also would not use the Medtronic CGM but stick with my Dexcom.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 5:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

I just got got off the phone with Nedtronics.  I received the announcement
regarding the 770 pump..  The pump works with your IPhone and has it's own
CGM.  One draw back is that you need to calibrate the unit twice a day via
finger pricks.  

 

For those of you who are out of warrantee with your 560 G pump you can start
ordering now and receive the new 770  pump with a 4 year warrantee.  If you
are like me & my warrantee is up as of December 12 this year, I will placing
my order on December 14.

 

 

So folks they got it for us!  Read more about the Omnipod. 

 

Joyce Kane

 

 

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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 13:45:24 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 08:45:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <05FC0B79-0AFB-40C0-BB87-FA8EF030CEAB@icloud.com>
References: <003c01d69de0$9833e020$c89ba060$@gmail.com>
 <05FC0B79-0AFB-40C0-BB87-FA8EF030CEAB@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <00c801d69e42$7106ceb0$53146c10$@gmail.com>

This seems pointless to me. Even if you can use visually, what does a stationary app get you? You wear the pump, so how difficult is it to check the same info from your pump? Not understanding an app that does nothing.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 7:51 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

The new pumps will continue to NOT be accessible to blind users. The apps only display pump information; they do not allow you to perform any pump functions such as delivering a bolus, setting a temporary basal rate, or suspending the pump. Unfortunately, doing this still remains in the future.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:06 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin 
> pumps.how accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic 
> and pros an cons as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am 
> interested , just knowing hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that 
> is why I have not followed up on the matter.
> 
> 
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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 16:14:03 2020
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (Walter Mitchell)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 12:14:03 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW Friendly reminder: Educate, Empower and Inspire
 for Diabetics; Hosted by the Diabetes Action Network of Ohio
Message-ID: <006c01d69e57$3594dce0$a0be96a0$@gmail.com>

HAY GANG!! 

 

the Diabetes Action Network of Ohio (DAN) is having theirMonthly meeting.

 

This Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00 am Eastern 

 

We request your participation in learning how a diabetic manages Their blood
sugars without medication and dietary control.

 

So, call in and listen to President Robert Smith of the Diabetes Action
Network of Georgia Tell you his story.

 

Just Dial Us:

 

(605) 475-4882

 

Access code:  889 687

 

One touch call in:

6054754882 ,,889687#

 

If this message is on your smart phone, open the above link, select call,
and you will be entered into the conference without any other actions.

 

We will also be discussing State Convention activities and Nominations for
OH Board Election.

 

 

 

President-Susan Day

 

Vice President-Walter Mitchell

 

Treasure-Collene Roth

 

Secretary-Wanda M. Sloan

 

Board Chair-Sue Ott

 

 

 

Diabetic Educator-Sandra K/ Mernen-Kettering Medical Center OH; Affiliate
President-Richard Payne 

 

Our Mission. The purpose of this organization shall be to create a climate
of opportunity for all diabetics in home, school, and society; to support
and educate all diabetics about the ramifications of diabetes; to facilitate
the sharing of experiences and concerns about diabetes and to develop and
expand resources available to all diabetics.

 

We hope to hear your voice on the call!

 

Sincerely,

DAN of Ohio

 

For additional information, contact:

Walter Mitchell

(513) 582-8606

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com

 


From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Oct  9 16:25:21 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 09:25:21 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G
In-Reply-To: <187901d69d9d$209facd0$61df0670$@gmail.com>
References: <161901d69ccc$50ea92a0$f2bfb7e0$@gmail.com>
 <0a9c01d69d70$93d583f0$bb808bd0$@gmail.com>
 <187901d69d9d$209facd0$61df0670$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d69e58$c93988f0$5bac9ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Bridgit, for the forseeable future, the Tandem app is clearly just for
reading data from the pump, like status information, which is useful, but in
no way can we operate the pump. My guess is that this is the case with
Medtronic because they deliberately discontinued the older versions of apps,
saying something about the FDA. But it might be worth a trip to their web
site or phone tree.
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, October 08, 2020 11:02 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G

Jamie,

Agree with everything you say. I prefer a pump, but now that we have moved,
I don't have access to people like I did before for if and when I needed
sighted assistance. Since the warranty will be up soon on my 530G, I figured
I might as well transition off of it now. I was hesitant to go back to pens,
but so far, things are pretty even-keeled. I will say, the InPen is cool, a
fun novelty, but I don't really see it being better than a traditional pen.
In order for InPen to calculate doses and make recommendations, I have to
manually enter info. Which seems counterproductive. And I have InPen paired
with Dexcom, but all this gets me is an average BG showing up on InPen,
nothing more. Since I am already entering carbs and doses and exercise on
Dexcom, I quit entering this info on InPen, because I don't want to have to
enter the same info twice on 2 different platforms. Anyway, if Medtronic's
or Tandem's apps are accessible though and allow users to actually do
functions, I will switch back in a heartbeat.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 8, 2020 7:43 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G

Hi Bridget!  I am wondering the same thing, since my 530G is nearing the end
of its warranty.  I won't use Medtronic's CGM though, since my sighted
friend absolutely hates it.  He wants to go back to the Dexcom.  He said it
wants a blood sugar more often than not, and he finds the CGM inaccurate.
Anyway, I know we would not need to use their CGM, even though that is a
major selling point for the closed loop system.  My endo really likes the
Tandem which pairs with the Dexcom, so I am holding out hope for their
mobile app to be accessible to us.  I wonder how complicated the cartridge
change really is.  I've always been able to manage something that others
find challenging!  

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 12:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic miniMed 740G

I have an email stating that Medtronic's MiniMed 740G is now FDA approved
for its app. Seems similar to Tandem's app. Does anyone know if the app is
accessible, and what does the app allow users to do? I recently went off my
Medtronic pump and switched to the InPen, but if a pump is a viable option
again, I would prefer to be back on a pump.

Bridgit


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Oct  9 16:29:43 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 09:29:43 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.
Message-ID: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
Okay, it's a race. I'm sitting here on hold and getting very bored so I
thought I'd see if one of you had this answer. Usually I go into the Clarity
app and get a code, which I then send to my endo so she can see my Dexcom
data. But for the life of me I can't find it. I make it good for a year so
it's been a while since I've been in here. It's not sharing because that's a
follower, which is not what I want. It used to be so easy. Any of you done
this recently? Thanks.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
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????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407





From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Oct  9 16:39:22 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 09:39:22 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.
In-Reply-To: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <000301d69e5a$be03e5a0$3a0bb0e0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Okay, found it. My phone was being strange and right after sending my
message while the phone was just sitting with the app opened, the item
appeared. Sheesh!
Guess it heard the threat. <grin.>	
Veronica


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????????????????Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
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Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 9:30 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.

Hi everyone.
Okay, it's a race. I'm sitting here on hold and getting very bored so I
thought I'd see if one of you had this answer. Usually I go into the Clarity
app and get a code, which I then send to my endo so she can see my Dexcom
data. But for the life of me I can't find it. I make it good for a year so
it's been a while since I've been in here. It's not sharing because that's a
follower, which is not what I want. It used to be so easy. Any of you done
this recently? 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




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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 17:35:12 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 10:35:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <00c701d69e42$0c93eee0$25bbcca0$@gmail.com>
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$.ref@aol.com>
 <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
 <00c701d69e42$0c93eee0$25bbcca0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008c01d69e62$8bbab120$a3301360$@gmail.com>

I am in total agreement with you.that's  why I have heldof on insulin pumps
for so long Even though my endo anfriends who kow hav them recommend htem
but heyar not ini the same situationas I am being blind and having o figure
all tha out .  .  



From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Oct  9 18:03:12 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 14:03:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.
In-Reply-To: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <2731B2443648436C92E7BDBBCD162DC7@eileen>

Veronica,

My doctor views my Dexcom stuff and she started it in August. I?m not sure how long its good for, but I?ll find out for sure next week when I see her.

In any case, She had to send me an email requesting I allow her to share/view my Dexcom info. I had to open the email and lick on some kind of link that I seem to remember brought me to my Dexcom account and I think it was a matter of my approving her either sharing or viewing my info. I did need my user id & password to sign in to Clarity. 

Not sure this is very helpful, but I hope it is. Your Doc has to initiate a request to share data that is yours and you will receive an email message.

Eileen

From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 12:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.

Hi everyone.
Okay, it's a race. I'm sitting here on hold and getting very bored so I
thought I'd see if one of you had this answer. Usually I go into the Clarity
app and get a code, which I then send to my endo so she can see my Dexcom
data. But for the life of me I can't find it. I make it good for a year so
it's been a while since I've been in here. It's not sharing because that's a
follower, which is not what I want. It used to be so easy. Any of you done
this recently? 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




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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 18:07:53 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 11:07:53 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.
In-Reply-To: <2731B2443648436C92E7BDBBCD162DC7@eileen>
References: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <2731B2443648436C92E7BDBBCD162DC7@eileen>
Message-ID: <00c801d69e67$1c4a74b0$54df5e10$@gmail.com>

That?s true, I remember doing that for both dexcom and recently for abbot libre  as well.my doctor sent a link to the abbot ilibre invite  page an I had  to  approve  an then the next time I went to his office they had my libre info in their  computer database.  



From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Oct  9 19:53:06 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 12:53:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
References: <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$.ref@aol.com>
 <004501d69dc6$a2950950$e7bf1bf0$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <001f01d69e75$cee6e910$6cb4bb30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

How do they define, works with the iPhone. Does the phone just read stuff or
can you actually control the pump with it? Not convinced yet.
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
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2020 3:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

I just got got off the phone with Nedtronics.  I received the announcement
regarding the 770 pump..  The pump works with your IPhone and has it's own
CGM.  One draw back is that you need to calibrate the unit twice a day via
finger pricks.  

 

For those of you who are out of warrantee with your 560 G pump you can start
ordering now and receive the new 770  pump with a 4 year warrantee.  If you
are like me & my warrantee is up as of December 12 this year, I will placing
my order on December 14.

 

 

So folks they got it for us!  Read more about the Omnipod. 

 

Joyce Kane

 

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Oct  9 19:56:58 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 12:56:58 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.
In-Reply-To: <2731B2443648436C92E7BDBBCD162DC7@eileen>
References: <000001d69e59$65330a10$2f991e30$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <2731B2443648436C92E7BDBBCD162DC7@eileen>
Message-ID: <002101d69e76$5910c890$0b3259b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Actually, there are two ways to share Dexcom data with your doc. From the Clarity app, you can put in the request from your doc, or you can generate a code which you send to your doc. When you generate the code, you decide how long it is good. I choose a year so I don't have to think about it. It's in the summary section under "authorize share". It's just that the "authorize share" button didn't appear so I thought they'd gotten rid of it. But it eventually turned up.
Thanks for the response.
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 Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 11:03 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.

Veronica,

My doctor views my Dexcom stuff and she started it in August. I?m not sure how long its good for, but I?ll find out for sure next week when I see her.

In any case, She had to send me an email requesting I allow her to share/view my Dexcom info. I had to open the email and lick on some kind of link that I seem to remember brought me to my Dexcom account and I think it was a matter of my approving her either sharing or viewing my info. I did need my user id & password to sign in to Clarity. 

Not sure this is very helpful, but I hope it is. Your Doc has to initiate a request to share data that is yours and you will receive an email message.

Eileen

From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 12:29 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Veronica Elsea 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.

Hi everyone.
Okay, it's a race. I'm sitting here on hold and getting very bored so I
thought I'd see if one of you had this answer. Usually I go into the Clarity
app and get a code, which I then send to my endo so she can see my Dexcom
data. But for the life of me I can't find it. I make it good for a year so
it's been a while since I've been in here. It's not sharing because that's a
follower, which is not what I want. It used to be so easy. Any of you done
this recently? 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




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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 20:08:16 2020
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 16:08:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom clarity and codes for the endo.
Message-ID: <C0D7B4DA-75E9-4AF9-A84D-6FB207B20730@gmail.com>

I am lucky... my reading go straight t my Diane is educated and she prints report or eno... spoiled!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 2:10 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 


From pmaddix at comcast.net  Fri Oct  9 20:12:30 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 13:12:30 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <00c801d69e42$7106ceb0$53146c10$@gmail.com>
References: <00c801d69e42$7106ceb0$53146c10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <13214ABC-1CCD-4235-ACF9-5E8861A23DEA@comcast.net>

It is very true that nothing that is available right now allows you to control the pump with an app that would be accessible to the blind. From what I have been reading about what is in the pipeline tandem plans to have the app able to control the pump in the near future but we?ve heard that before right. It does appear however that their advancement of this was slow dramatically By the pandemic so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is still in the works. The Omni pod horizon which is expected to come out next year most certainly will be controlled by a phone app from what I have read. The way the Omni pod is designed it always have to be controlled by an external device because it?s connected to the body. They are not Doing all this of course for just us, the blind but as everyone nowadays is so attached to their phones they find it convenient to just be able to monitor and adjust their pumps well they already have their phone out and this is especially helpful if the pump is Tucktaway Under clothing. Students and office workers are requesting an easy way to deal with their diabetes while busy in classrooms and business meetings. Parents of children with diabetes are also requesting a way to monitor and control their child?s pump from another room or even while they are in school. The fact that even sighted people are requesting these remote access capabilities will help our cause.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 6:47 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?This seems pointless to me. Even if you can use visually, what does a stationary app get you? You wear the pump, so how difficult is it to check the same info from your pump? Not understanding an app that does nothing.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 7:51 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
> 
> The new pumps will continue to NOT be accessible to blind users. The apps only display pump information; they do not allow you to perform any pump functions such as delivering a bolus, setting a temporary basal rate, or suspending the pump. Unfortunately, doing this still remains in the future.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:06 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin 
>> pumps.how accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic 
>> and pros an cons as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am 
>> interested , just knowing hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that 
>> is why I have not followed up on the matter.
>> 
>> 
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Fri Oct  9 20:36:01 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 16:36:01 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <13214ABC-1CCD-4235-ACF9-5E8861A23DEA@comcast.net>
References: <13214ABC-1CCD-4235-ACF9-5E8861A23DEA@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4943E724-12D5-4565-8E96-1490AC5C3A9E@icloud.com>

Yes Patricia-From the Diatribe article, that is what I understand. The apps will not control the pumps until later.  And you are right ?We?ve heard that before?.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 4:16 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> dramatically By the pandemic so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is still in the works. The Omni pod horizon which


From walemly at gmail.com  Fri Oct  9 20:37:09 2020
From: walemly at gmail.com (Alan Lemly)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 15:37:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <13214ABC-1CCD-4235-ACF9-5E8861A23DEA@comcast.net>
References: <00c801d69e42$7106ceb0$53146c10$@gmail.com>
 <13214ABC-1CCD-4235-ACF9-5E8861A23DEA@comcast.net>
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Patricia,

I expect it is the very fact that the sighted masses are now requesting control of their insulin pumps via a smart phone will change entirely the manufacturers' take on this issue. Hopefully accessibility of their resulting apps will be factored into the process without negatively impacting their bottom lines too much.

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 3:13 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

It is very true that nothing that is available right now allows you to control the pump with an app that would be accessible to the blind. From what I have been reading about what is in the pipeline tandem plans to have the app able to control the pump in the near future but we ve heard that before right. It does appear however that their advancement of this was slow dramatically By the pandemic so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is still in the works. The Omni pod horizon which is expected to come out next year most certainly will be controlled by a phone app from what I have read. The way the Omni pod is designed it always have to be controlled by an external device because it s connected to the body. They are not Doing all this of course for just us, the blind but as everyone nowadays is so attached to their phones they find it convenient to just be able to monitor and adjust their pumps well they already have their phone out and this is especially helpful if the pump is Tucktaway Under clothing. Students and office workers are requesting an easy way to deal with their diabetes while busy in classrooms and business meetings. Parents of children with diabetes are also requesting a way to monitor and control their child s pump from another room or even while they are in school. The fact that even sighted people are requesting these remote access capabilities will help our cause.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 6:47 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?This seems pointless to me. Even if you can use visually, what does a stationary app get you? You wear the pump, so how difficult is it to check the same info from your pump? Not understanding an app that does nothing.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 7:51 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
> 
> The new pumps will continue to NOT be accessible to blind users. The apps only display pump information; they do not allow you to perform any pump functions such as delivering a bolus, setting a temporary basal rate, or suspending the pump. Unfortunately, doing this still remains in the future.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:06 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin 
>> pumps.how accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic 
>> and pros an cons as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am 
>> interested , just knowing hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that 
>> is why I have not followed up on the matter.
>> 
>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Oct 10 02:33:28 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2020 19:33:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
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References: <00c801d69e42$7106ceb0$53146c10$@gmail.com>
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 <003001d69e7b$f62b09b0$e2811d10$@gmail.com>
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Of course it won't mess with their bottom lines. That's just the excuse they
like to use. 
I have some calls into my Omnipod people to see what I can find out. And
remember, the Omnipod is not buried under clothing. You control it from what
they call a PDM, which is really a remote. The old one I'm using talks to
the pump using an infrared connection. The new one, the Dash, uses blue
tooth, which is what got them playing with phones. But of course, it's
completely touch screen. The dash is actually a Samsung phone with the phone
part taken out. Trouble with all of these companies is that they get caught
up in the coolness factor that the kids like and we don't really figure in
as part of the coolness factor. Maybe that should be our next trick,
convince the kids that it's cool to have your phone talk. Hey, nice fantasy,
right?
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: Friday, October 09, 2020 1:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Alan Lemly
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

Patricia,

I expect it is the very fact that the sighted masses are now requesting
control of their insulin pumps via a smart phone will change entirely the
manufacturers' take on this issue. Hopefully accessibility of their
resulting apps will be factored into the process without negatively
impacting their bottom lines too much.

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 3:13 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

It is very true that nothing that is available right now allows you to
control the pump with an app that would be accessible to the blind. From
what I have been reading about what is in the pipeline tandem plans to have
the app able to control the pump in the near future but we ve heard that
before right. It does appear however that their advancement of this was slow
dramatically By the pandemic so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is
still in the works. The Omni pod horizon which is expected to come out next
year most certainly will be controlled by a phone app from what I have read.
The way the Omni pod is designed it always have to be controlled by an
external device because it s connected to the body. They are not Doing all
this of course for just us, the blind but as everyone nowadays is so
attached to their phones they find it convenient to just be able to monitor
and adjust their pumps well they already have their phone out and this is
especially helpful if the pump is Tucktaway Under clothing. Students and
office workers are requesting an easy way to deal with their diabetes while
busy in classrooms and business meetings. Parents of children with diabetes
are also requesting a way to monitor and control their child s pump from
another room or even while they are in school. The fact that even sighted
people are requesting these remote access capabilities will help our cause.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 6:47 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?This seems pointless to me. Even if you can use visually, what does a
stationary app get you? You wear the pump, so how difficult is it to check
the same info from your pump? Not understanding an app that does nothing.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 7:51 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
> 
> The new pumps will continue to NOT be accessible to blind users. The apps
only display pump information; they do not allow you to perform any pump
functions such as delivering a bolus, setting a temporary basal rate, or
suspending the pump. Unfortunately, doing this still remains in the future.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:06 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin 
>> pumps.how accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic 
>> and pros an cons as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am 
>> interested , just knowing hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that 
>> is why I have not followed up on the matter.
>> 
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sat Oct 10 15:39:36 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2020 10:39:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
In-Reply-To: <002201d69ead$bca180c0$35e48240$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <00c801d69e42$7106ceb0$53146c10$@gmail.com>
 <13214ABC-1CCD-4235-ACF9-5E8861A23DEA@comcast.net>
 <003001d69e7b$f62b09b0$e2811d10$@gmail.com>
 <002201d69ead$bca180c0$35e48240$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <02c001d69f1b$8f6829b0$ae387d10$@gmail.com>

No, it actually helps with their bottom lines. Sixty-one million Americans
have a disability. Of this 61 million, we have a combined disposeable income
of $490 billion.  More than half of disabled consumers say only do business
with companies that consider access needs and also include disability
representation in marketing. The disabled market is still untapped at this
point though, so, there's a push to make companies and industries aware of
this info. unfortunately, as I've stated here before, the human interest
angle and disability rights angle aren't working, but making this about
money has an impact.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 9:33 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

Of course it won't mess with their bottom lines. That's just the excuse they
like to use. 
I have some calls into my Omnipod people to see what I can find out. And
remember, the Omnipod is not buried under clothing. You control it from what
they call a PDM, which is really a remote. The old one I'm using talks to
the pump using an infrared connection. The new one, the Dash, uses blue
tooth, which is what got them playing with phones. But of course, it's
completely touch screen. The dash is actually a Samsung phone with the phone
part taken out. Trouble with all of these companies is that they get caught
up in the coolness factor that the kids like and we don't really figure in
as part of the coolness factor. Maybe that should be our next trick,
convince the kids that it's cool to have your phone talk. Hey, nice fantasy,
right?
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: Friday, October 09, 2020 1:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Alan Lemly
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

Patricia,

I expect it is the very fact that the sighted masses are now requesting
control of their insulin pumps via a smart phone will change entirely the
manufacturers' take on this issue. Hopefully accessibility of their
resulting apps will be factored into the process without negatively
impacting their bottom lines too much.

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2020 3:13 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump

It is very true that nothing that is available right now allows you to
control the pump with an app that would be accessible to the blind. From
what I have been reading about what is in the pipeline tandem plans to have
the app able to control the pump in the near future but we ve heard that
before right. It does appear however that their advancement of this was slow
dramatically By the pandemic so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it is
still in the works. The Omni pod horizon which is expected to come out next
year most certainly will be controlled by a phone app from what I have read.
The way the Omni pod is designed it always have to be controlled by an
external device because it s connected to the body. They are not Doing all
this of course for just us, the blind but as everyone nowadays is so
attached to their phones they find it convenient to just be able to monitor
and adjust their pumps well they already have their phone out and this is
especially helpful if the pump is Tucktaway Under clothing. Students and
office workers are requesting an easy way to deal with their diabetes while
busy in classrooms and business meetings. Parents of children with diabetes
are also requesting a way to monitor and control their child s pump from
another room or even while they are in school. The fact that even sighted
people are requesting these remote access capabilities will help our cause.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 9, 2020, at 6:47 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?This seems pointless to me. Even if you can use visually, what does a
stationary app get you? You wear the pump, so how difficult is it to check
the same info from your pump? Not understanding an app that does nothing.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 9, 2020 7:51 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Exciting news Medtronics 770 pump
> 
> The new pumps will continue to NOT be accessible to blind users. The 
> apps
only display pump information; they do not allow you to perform any pump
functions such as delivering a bolus, setting a temporary basal rate, or
suspending the pump. Unfortunately, doing this still remains in the future.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:06 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Please do let us all know about the new developments  with insulin 
>> pumps.how accessible these new pumps will be to the blinded diabetic 
>> and pros an cons as it relates to insulin pumps and all aht. I am 
>> interested , just knowing hat hey wer not  accessible ot us and that 
>> is why I have not followed up on the matter.
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> r
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Oct 12 20:24:24 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:24:24 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
Message-ID: <003201d6a0d5$ad4e8210$07eb8630$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this Medtronic
pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control available from
the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't unlock the pump from the
phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to jump up and down. Yes, it will be
nice to be able to read status items on the phone. But if we can't do
anything, no go!
Just what I was told 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





From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Oct 12 21:21:47 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 14:21:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <003201d6a0d5$ad4e8210$07eb8630$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <003201d6a0d5$ad4e8210$07eb8630$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <00e401d6a0dd$b1a3ffe0$14ebffa0$@gmail.com>

Thanks for that info.If there  is any new Info please do let us know.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 1:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

Hi everyone.
I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this Medtronic
pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control available from
the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't unlock the pump from the
phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to jump up and down. Yes, it will be
nice to be able to read status items on the phone. But if we can't do
anything, no go!
Just what I was told 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  Mon Oct 12 21:25:08 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:25:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <003201d6a0d5$ad4e8210$07eb8630$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <003201d6a0d5$ad4e8210$07eb8630$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <03f901d6a0de$297b5220$7c71f660$@gmail.com>

Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

Hi everyone.
I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this Medtronic
pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control available from
the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't unlock the pump from the
phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to jump up and down. Yes, it will be
nice to be able to read status items on the phone. But if we can't do
anything, no go!
Just what I was told 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 icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Tue Oct 13 02:10:02 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:10:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is 
due to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really 
a struggle for more than one reason.


I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours 
after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork 
rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really 
difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit 
purchasing snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.


Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I 
had pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had 
a piece of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. 
I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I 
figured it wouldn't this time. I was right.

However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before 
I had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I 
also take Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take 
Ozempic. Sorry if all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember 
how to spell the names properly.


So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood 
sugar was 121. That was good.


Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other 
times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink 
the vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. 
So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.


So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have 
a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours 
after having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. 
I've noticed this about myself.


Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could 
eat that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood 
sugar too badly?


I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. 
But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also 
has type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is 
genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still 
others say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten 
for snacks.

But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I 
could have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have 
done this a few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need 
something more filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a 
scale. This way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just 
watching TV. So I have started doing this.


I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or 
frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again 
this is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.

I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of 
the fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed 
veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had 
put olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.

However, doing all this made me pretty tired.


Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so 
nice, and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the 
advice. I try to make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have 
quite a ways to go, to get to where I want to be.

Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am 
going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th 
of this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often 
I will be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.


Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my 
thoughts were kind of all over the place.


I hope you all are well, and safe.


Thank you,


Terri



From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Oct 13 02:51:21 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:51:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010122250090.6583@panix1.panix.com>

Nuts fat in them converts to sugar slowly and cravings for sweets get
cut.
On Mon, 12 Oct 2020, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:10:02
> From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
> struggle for more than one reason.
>
>
> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours after
> lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork rinds. Not
> the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really difficult for me.
> I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing snack cakes. Also, I
> even cut back on my diet soda.
>
>
> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
> pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. I had eaten
> this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it wouldn't this
> time. I was right.
>
> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I had
> eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
> Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if all
> of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
> properly.
>
>
> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
> was 121. That was good.
>
>
> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other times
> I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the vanilla
> shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. So usually my
> blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>
>
> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have a
> shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours after having
> the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. I've noticed this
> about myself.
>
>
> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could eat
> that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood sugar too
> badly?
>
>
> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. But
> it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also has type
> II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is genetic.
> Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others say that
> fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.
>
> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I could
> have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done this a
> few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something more
> filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This way it
> will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching TV. So I have
> started doing this.
>
>
> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or frozen.
> Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this is
> difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>
> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of the fish
> fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed veggies.
> Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put olive oil on
> it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.
>
> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>
>
> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so nice, and
> kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try to make
> use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go, to get
> to where I want to be.
>
> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am going
> to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of this
> month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I will be able
> to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.
>
>
> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my thoughts
> were kind of all over the place.
>
>
> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Oct 13 04:31:07 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 21:31:07 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <03f901d6a0de$297b5220$7c71f660$@gmail.com>
References: <03f901d6a0de$297b5220$7c71f660$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EE2EF4EF-F221-4871-ACB7-88617B93FE5F@comcast.net>

Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 pump with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local area regularly takes part in the research and development department and as she and I have been in contact for several years she encouraged them to make the new app that is coming out voiceover compatible because of previous discussions we had had in the past.  She said that theShe said that the app coming out November 1 is VoiceOver compatible. I then suggested to her That she suggest to them that they make the actual pump it?s self function like voiceover or talk back and she indicated she would also discuss that with them. We discussed the fact that the app itself does not allow you to actually do things on the pump and she filled me in on some interesting details. She said that was their original plan when they were developing the770 pump and the accompanying app. They really wanted to make it possible for people to control the pump using the app but apparently the FTA has some huge concerns about cyber safety. As if anyone is going to hack into your pump and give you a bolus but there you have it. The FTA is apparently requiring some very stringent safety features to be included to protect the consumer from this kind of problem and Medtronic has not been able to meet all those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to convince research and development that controlling the pump from the app should be included, they just need to find a way to make it happen that will satisfy FdA

She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
> 
> Hi everyone.
> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this Medtronic
> pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control available from
> the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't unlock the pump from the
> phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to jump up and down. Yes, it will be
> nice to be able to read status items on the phone. But if we can't do
> anything, no go!
> Just what I was told 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 bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 12:05:01 2020
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:05:01 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <EE2EF4EF-F221-4871-ACB7-88617B93FE5F@comcast.net>
References: <EE2EF4EF-F221-4871-ACB7-88617B93FE5F@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <55F80D1C-8732-41DB-A50F-5F7571188230@gmail.com>

bridget and Veronica, 

Once again, I'd like to thank you for seting the record straight. It's so comforting to have you both as Both of you approach these things witha sober head on your shoulders and you both know what to inquire and just how to get it!!! i publically want to commend you both because I have learned most of what I know about even my own condition from you all these years. I've been waiting to hug you both. Maybe some day??? Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Bern. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:32 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 pump with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local area regularly takes part in the research and development department and as she and I have been in contact for several years she encouraged them to make the new app that is coming out voiceover compatible because of previous discussions we had had in the past.  She said that theShe said that the app coming out November 1 is VoiceOver compatible. I then suggested to her That she suggest to them that they make the actual pump it?s self function like voiceover or talk back and she indicated she would also discuss that with them. We discussed the fact that the app itself does not allow you to actually do things on the pump and she filled me in on some interesting details. She said that was their original plan when they were developing the770 pump and the accompanying app. They really wanted to make it possible for people to control the pump using the app but apparently the FTA has some huge concerns about cyber safety. As if anyone is going to hack into your pump and give you a bolus but there you have it. The FTA is apparently requiring some very stringent safety features to be included to protect the consumer from this kind of problem and Medtronic has not been able to meet all those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to convince research and development that controlling the pump from the app should be included, they just need to find a way to make it happen that will satisfy FdA
> 
> She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
> We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
>> 
>> Hi everyone.
>> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this Medtronic
>> pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control available from
>> the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't unlock the pump from the
>> phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to jump up and down. Yes, it will be
>> nice to be able to read status items on the phone. But if we can't do
>> anything, no go!
>> Just what I was told 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  Tue Oct 13 14:49:55 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:49:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <55F80D1C-8732-41DB-A50F-5F7571188230@gmail.com>
References: <EE2EF4EF-F221-4871-ACB7-88617B93FE5F@comcast.net>
 <55F80D1C-8732-41DB-A50F-5F7571188230@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <058e01d6a170$1e2468c0$5a6d3a40$@gmail.com>

Bern and all,

Thanks. I think this list has been a great resource for many people. We have a collective knowledge and experience that's important. I appreciate everyone here.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

bridget and Veronica, 

Once again, I'd like to thank you for seting the record straight. It's so comforting to have you both as Both of you approach these things witha sober head on your shoulders and you both know what to inquire and just how to get it!!! i publically want to commend you both because I have learned most of what I know about even my own condition from you all these years. I've been waiting to hug you both. Maybe some day??? Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Bern. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:32 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 pump 
> with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local area 
> regularly takes part in the research and development department and as 
> she and I have been in contact for several years she encouraged them 
> to make the new app that is coming out voiceover compatible because of 
> previous discussions we had had in the past.  She said that theShe 
> said that the app coming out November 1 is VoiceOver compatible. I 
> then suggested to her That she suggest to them that they make the 
> actual pump it?s self function like voiceover or talk back and she 
> indicated she would also discuss that with them. We discussed the fact 
> that the app itself does not allow you to actually do things on the 
> pump and she filled me in on some interesting details. She said that 
> was their original plan when they were developing the770 pump and the 
> accompanying app. They really wanted to make it possible for people to 
> control the pump using the app but apparently the FTA has some huge 
> concerns about cyber safety. As if anyone is going to hack into your 
> pump and give you a bolus but there you have it. The FTA is apparently 
> requiring some very stringent safety features to be included to 
> protect the consumer from this kind of problem and Medtronic has not 
> been able to meet all those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to 
> convince research and development that controlling the pump from the 
> app should be included, they just need to find a way to make it happen 
> that will satisfy FdA
> 
> She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
> We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
>> 
>> Hi everyone.
>> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this 
>> Medtronic pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control 
>> available from the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't 
>> unlock the pump from the phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to 
>> jump up and down. Yes, it will be nice to be able to read status 
>> items on the phone. But if we can't do anything, no go!
>> Just what I was told 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 kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct 13 15:08:49 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:08:49 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010122250090.6583@panix1.panix.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010122250090.6583@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <00b101d6a172$d2003160$76009420$@comcast.net>

Nuts are a good food but they need to be eated in small quantities, like no
more than 1/4 a cup. Also, there is probably not much value in pork rinds.
You can buy frozen foods, like plain Tyson chicken, unbreaded, which takes
very little effort to make and is quite tasty. I sometimes put mustard on a
baked potato instead of olive oil or butter. Also, if you  have a protein
shake, you could add extra protein like a hard-boiled egg, or a piece of
cheese, (one, as it is higher in fat and calories) or part of a piece of
plain chicken, etc. I like "lean cuisine" dinners, as there are some that
are quite good with calories and carbs, but you have to have someone help
you figure that out. I know some people who do oatmeal with a quarter to a
half cup of cottage cheese mixed in--protein and healthy carb. Healthier
sugar pick-me-ups: orange juice, sugar pills, starbursts, life savers, and
more. And you should ask if with your lows your Insulin may need some
adjustment. 

Jeanette 

 Healthier choices than 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 10:51 PM
To: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Nuts fat in them converts to sugar slowly and cravings for sweets get
cut.
On Mon, 12 Oct 2020, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:10:02
> From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is
due
> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
> struggle for more than one reason.
>
>
> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
after
> lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork rinds.
Not
> the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really difficult for
me.
> I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing snack cakes. Also,
I
> even cut back on my diet soda.
>
>
> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
> pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a
piece
> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. I had
eaten
> this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it wouldn't
this
> time. I was right.
>
> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
had
> eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
> Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
all
> of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
> properly.
>
>
> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood
sugar
> was 121. That was good.
>
>
> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
times
> I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the
vanilla
> shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. So usually my
> blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>
>
> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have a
> shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours after
having
> the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. I've noticed
this
> about myself.
>
>
> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could
eat
> that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood sugar
too
> badly?
>
>
> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed.
But
> it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also has
type
> II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is genetic.
> Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others say that
> fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.
>
> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I
could
> have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done this
a
> few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something
more
> filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This way it
> will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching TV. So I have
> started doing this.
>
>
> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
frozen.
> Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this is
> difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>
> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of the
fish
> fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed veggies.
> Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put olive oil
on
> it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.
>
> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>
>
> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so nice,
and
> kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try to
make
> use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go, to
get
> to where I want to be.
>
> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
going
> to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of this
> month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I will be
able
> to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.
>
>
> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my
thoughts
> were kind of all over the place.
>
>
> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 15:11:09 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:11:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
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References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
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Terry,

It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.

Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
all foods with carbs.

Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
help stabilize BGs.

Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.

The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
you.

With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
structure meals.

You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
for the next steps.

This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.

You're doing great, keep it up.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hello everyone,


I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
struggle for more than one reason.


I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.


Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. 
I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
wouldn't this time. I was right.

However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
properly.


So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
was 121. That was good.


Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other 
times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink 
the vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. 
So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.


So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have 
a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours 
after having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. 
I've noticed this about myself.


Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could 
eat that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood 
sugar too badly?


I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. 
But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also 
has type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is 
genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still 
others say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten 
for snacks.

But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I 
could have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have 
done this a few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need 
something more filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a 
scale. This way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just 
watching TV. So I have started doing this.


I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or 
frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again 
this is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.

I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of 
the fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed 
veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had 
put olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.

However, doing all this made me pretty tired.


Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so 
nice, and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the 
advice. I try to make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have 
quite a ways to go, to get to where I want to be.

Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am 
going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th 
of this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often 
I will be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.


Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my 
thoughts were kind of all over the place.


I hope you all are well, and safe.


Thank you,


Terri


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From jdashiel at panix.com  Tue Oct 13 15:21:47 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:21:47 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <059701d6a173$158e8120$40ab8360$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <059701d6a173$158e8120$40ab8360$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010131119490.23528@panix1.panix.com>

Beans are legumes.  I make oatmeal in the microwave, but it's steel cut
and it comes out of a cyllinder not a little envelope.  No extra sugars
that way.

On Tue, 13 Oct 2020, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:11:09
> 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] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Terry,
>
> It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
> basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.
>
> Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
> all foods with carbs.
>
> Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
> legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
> help stabilize BGs.
>
> Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
> are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
> nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.
>
> The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
> you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
> diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
> you.
>
> With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
> your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
> proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
> you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
> just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
> romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
> meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
> you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
> Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
> toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
> the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
> those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
> cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
> with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
> structure meals.
>
> You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
> You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
> some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
> for the next steps.
>
> This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
> your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
> carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
> this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.
>
> You're doing great, keep it up.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
> struggle for more than one reason.
>
>
> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
> after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
> rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
> difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
> snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.
>
>
> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
> pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans.
> I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
> wouldn't this time. I was right.
>
> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
> had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
> Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
> all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
> properly.
>
>
> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
> was 121. That was good.
>
>
> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
> times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink
> the vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat.
> So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>
>
> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have
> a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours
> after having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein.
> I've noticed this about myself.
>
>
> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could
> eat that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood
> sugar too badly?
>
>
> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed.
> But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also
> has type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
> genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still
> others say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten
> for snacks.
>
> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I
> could have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have
> done this a few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need
> something more filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a
> scale. This way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just
> watching TV. So I have started doing this.
>
>
> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
> frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again
> this is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>
> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of
> the fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
> veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had
> put olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.
>
> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>
>
> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so
> nice, and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the
> advice. I try to make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have
> quite a ways to go, to get to where I want to be.
>
> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
> going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th
> of this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often
> I will be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.
>
>
> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my
> thoughts were kind of all over the place.
>
>
> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 15:35:36 2020
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sjryan2 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 10:35:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <059701d6a173$158e8120$40ab8360$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <059701d6a173$158e8120$40ab8360$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00a301d6a176$7f7b05b0$7e711110$@gmail.com>

Hi Terri,

As a former dietitian, I would like to correct one piece of advice you've
received in answer to your question. While nuts and seeds are rather high in
fat, they are high in good fats only, and they make excellent snacks. As
Bridgit said, fat keeps us from feeling hungry so, contrary to teachings of
the 80s and 90s, working to lower the fats in your foods is not necessary.
You don't need the extra overwhelm of trying to do that, and since foods
that are higher in fat satisfy hunger, you will, over time, likely eat less
and feel more satisfied eating fat. And it's okay to have some saturated
fats, like butter or coconut oil in your diet, but it's best to keep those
fats lower than your intake of things like oils. As Bridgit says, avoid
trans fats like the plague. They have been bad all those years they were
hidden from us but served to us in everything manufactured and sold from the
grocer's shelves!

Nuts are an excellent snack. At a given time, a quarter-cup is almost
certainly enough. I buy unsalted nuts to remind myself that these are not
intended for indulging, but for nourishment, but you can also buy
lightly-salted nuts, which are fine, so long as you don't sit down and eat
them by the can or jar. The quarter-cup is an ounce, which is a very
reasonable snack, and if you need another snack during the day, eating
another ounce of nuts, the same kind or another kind, is okay. I eat up to
three-quarters of a cup per day, though not often. 

This is all a lot to take in, and you will be getting some in-person help
with it soon. I hope it will be up to date advice.

Sandi

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Terry,

It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.

Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
all foods with carbs.

Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
help stabilize BGs.

Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.

The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
you.

With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
structure meals.

You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
for the next steps.

This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.

You're doing great, keep it up.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hello everyone,


I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
struggle for more than one reason.


I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.


Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. 
I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
wouldn't this time. I was right.

However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
properly.


So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
was 121. That was good.


Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the
vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. 
So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.


So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have a
shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours after
having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. 
I've noticed this about myself.


Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could eat
that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood sugar too
badly?


I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. 
But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also has
type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others
say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.

But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I could
have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done this a
few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something more
filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This way it
will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching TV. So I have
started doing this.


I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this
is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.

I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of the
fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put
olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.

However, doing all this made me pretty tired.


Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so nice,
and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try to
make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go,
to get to where I want to be.

Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of
this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I will
be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.


Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my thoughts
were kind of all over the place.


I hope you all are well, and safe.


Thank you,


Terri


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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Oct 13 16:46:30 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 09:46:30 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <058e01d6a170$1e2468c0$5a6d3a40$@gmail.com>
References: <EE2EF4EF-F221-4871-ACB7-88617B93FE5F@comcast.net>
 <55F80D1C-8732-41DB-A50F-5F7571188230@gmail.com>
 <058e01d6a170$1e2468c0$5a6d3a40$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004e01d6a180$66fd2400$34f76c00$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

First, thanks Bern. I really appreciate the compliment.
It's true that on any list, we each have our parts of the playground where we hang out and many of you have given me a great deal of help and support over the years. Thank you for that.
Now, on to Medtronic. At one of the conferences I attended, I heard the discussion about controlling the pump with phones and such. Remember, it was Medtronic who even discontinued their remote control because one of their pumps was hacked. Remember how upset they got when the guy, James, I have forgotten his last name, got into one of their pumps a long time ago and got it talking. 
They refused to use his work to benefit anyone and just locked things down so nobody else could do anything like that. 
As for the innovations, if I wanted to choose small, medium and large meals, I'd just get inhaled insulin. That's how it works. Who defines that anyway? 
There is already a device in trials that just figures everything out, everything! No guess work even on meals. I think there are two more devices in trials out of Boston somewhere. And I don't put much stock into anyone's promises for the future. Remember in the late eighties when the cure for diabetes was less than 15 years away? Anybody remember the Medtronic implanted pump of the early nineties? Now that was a strange device. 
But anyone who has gone through the fights with Dexcom not keeping up with Apple updates, umm, imagine if that were our only way to control a pump. It would be really bad if a phone update totally screwed up the Dexcom app, but it would be disaster if a phone update screwed up our ability to work a pump. 
Now honestly, the FDA was using similar weird arguments about adding speech to a device. "We would worry that it would say the wrong thing or not match the display." Yes, that is what they actually said. My answer, so test it. Any screen-reader company would be able to help out with this. That's how we had so many third party speech boxes in the nineties, because somehow it was more okay if the speech wasn't in the device? I think it was just money because it meant that some other company did it. <grin.> 
But again, this is why we need a more general approach so that all manufacturers will benefit from change and get on board. When people who are blind or visually impaired are consulted during some of this magnificent research, and are recruited to participate in focus groups, then I'll think about standing on my tip toes. When a working accessible pump is in my hands, then I'll jump up and down. <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 Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

Bern and all,

Thanks. I think this list has been a great resource for many people. We have a collective knowledge and experience that's important. I appreciate everyone here.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:05 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

bridget and Veronica, 

Once again, I'd like to thank you for seting the record straight. It's so comforting to have you both as Both of you approach these things witha sober head on your shoulders and you both know what to inquire and just how to get it!!! i publically want to commend you both because I have learned most of what I know about even my own condition from you all these years. I've been waiting to hug you both. Maybe some day??? Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Bern. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:32 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 pump 
> with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local area 
> regularly takes part in the research and development department and as 
> she and I have been in contact for several years she encouraged them 
> to make the new app that is coming out voiceover compatible because of 
> previous discussions we had had in the past.  She said that theShe 
> said that the app coming out November 1 is VoiceOver compatible. I 
> then suggested to her That she suggest to them that they make the 
> actual pump it?s self function like voiceover or talk back and she 
> indicated she would also discuss that with them. We discussed the fact 
> that the app itself does not allow you to actually do things on the 
> pump and she filled me in on some interesting details. She said that 
> was their original plan when they were developing the770 pump and the 
> accompanying app. They really wanted to make it possible for people to 
> control the pump using the app but apparently the FTA has some huge 
> concerns about cyber safety. As if anyone is going to hack into your 
> pump and give you a bolus but there you have it. The FTA is apparently 
> requiring some very stringent safety features to be included to 
> protect the consumer from this kind of problem and Medtronic has not 
> been able to meet all those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to 
> convince research and development that controlling the pump from the 
> app should be included, they just need to find a way to make it happen 
> that will satisfy FdA
> 
> She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
> We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
>> 
>> Hi everyone.
>> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this 
>> Medtronic pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control 
>> available from the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't 
>> unlock the pump from the phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to 
>> jump up and down. Yes, it will be nice to be able to read status 
>> items on the phone. But if we can't do anything, no go!
>> Just what I was told 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 bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 17:50:27 2020
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:50:27 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
In-Reply-To: <004e01d6a180$66fd2400$34f76c00$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <004e01d6a180$66fd2400$34f76c00$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <1FD09542-742A-4BBD-8125-E99E0DA14B82@gmail.com>

yeah, and "Almighty Medtronics" is one of the worst offenders. Heaven forbid they should actually be responsible for designing something a blind person can actualy use independently, whenin fact, they've always implit blind diabetics need caregivers? Can't give this poor blind imbeciles too much control over their diabetes now. Can we 

Don't worry honey. I'm still in your corner in all "tmess I know you're to which you're referring . 

Bern.???, 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?First, thanks Bern. I really appreciate the compliment.
> It's true that on any list, we each have our parts of the playground where we hang out and many of you have given me a great deal of help and support over the years. Thank you for that.
> Now, on to Medtronic. At one of the conferences I attended, I heard the discussion about controlling the pump with phones and such. Remember, it was Medtronic who even discontinued their remote control because one of their pumps was hacked. Remember how upset they got when the guy, James, I have forgotten his last name, got into one of their pumps a long time ago and got it talking. 
> They refused to use his work to benefit anyone and just locked things down so nobody else could do anything like that. 
> As for the innovations, if I wanted to choose small, medium and large meals, I'd just get inhaled insulin. That's how it works. Who defines that anyway? 
> There is already a device in trials that just figures everything out, everything! No guess work even on meals. I think there are two more devices in trials out of Boston somewhere. And I don't put much stock into anyone's promises for the future. Remember in the late eighties when the cure for diabetes was less than 15 years away? Anybody remember the Medtronic implanted pump of the early nineties? Now that was a strange device. 
> But anyone who has gone through the fights with Dexcom not keeping up with Apple updates, umm, imagine if that were our only way to control a pump. It would be really bad if a phone update totally screwed up the Dexcom app, but it would be disaster if a phone update screwed up our ability to work a pump. 
> Now honestly, the FDA was using similar weird arguments about adding speech to a device. "We would worry that it would say the wrong thing or not match the display." Yes, that is what they actually said. My answer, so test it. Any screen-reader company would be able to help out with this. That's how we had so many third party speech boxes in the nineties, because somehow it was more okay if the speech wasn't in the device? I think it was just money because it meant that some other company did it. <grin.> 
> But again, this is why we need a more general approach so that all manufacturers will benefit from change and get on board. When people who are blind or visually impaired are consulted during some of this magnificent research, and are recruited to participate in focus groups, then I'll think about standing on my tip toes. When a working accessible pump is in my hands, then I'll jump up and down. <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 Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:50 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
> 
> Bern and all,
> 
> Thanks. I think this list has been a great resource for many people. We have a collective knowledge and experience that's important. I appreciate everyone here.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:05 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
> 
> bridget and Veronica, 
> 
> Once again, I'd like to thank you for seting the record straight. It's so comforting to have you both as Both of you approach these things witha sober head on your shoulders and you both know what to inquire and just how to get it!!! i publically want to commend you both because I have learned most of what I know about even my own condition from you all these years. I've been waiting to hug you both. Maybe some day??? Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
> 
> Bern. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:32 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 pump 
>> with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local area 
>> regularly takes part in the research and development department and as 
>> she and I have been in contact for several years she encouraged them 
>> to make the new app that is coming out voiceover compatible because of 
>> previous discussions we had had in the past.  She said that theShe 
>> said that the app coming out November 1 is VoiceOver compatible. I 
>> then suggested to her That she suggest to them that they make the 
>> actual pump it?s self function like voiceover or talk back and she 
>> indicated she would also discuss that with them. We discussed the fact 
>> that the app itself does not allow you to actually do things on the 
>> pump and she filled me in on some interesting details. She said that 
>> was their original plan when they were developing the770 pump and the 
>> accompanying app. They really wanted to make it possible for people to 
>> control the pump using the app but apparently the FTA has some huge 
>> concerns about cyber safety. As if anyone is going to hack into your 
>> pump and give you a bolus but there you have it. The FTA is apparently 
>> requiring some very stringent safety features to be included to 
>> protect the consumer from this kind of problem and Medtronic has not 
>> been able to meet all those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to 
>> convince research and development that controlling the pump from the 
>> app should be included, they just need to find a way to make it happen 
>> that will satisfy FdA
>> 
>> She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
>> We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this 
>>> Medtronic pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control 
>>> available from the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't 
>>> unlock the pump from the phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to 
>>> jump up and down. Yes, it will be nice to be able to read status 
>>> items on the phone. But if we can't do anything, no go!
>>> Just what I was told 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 kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct 13 18:34:14 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:34:14 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010131119490.23528@panix1.panix.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
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Message-ID: <00df01d6a18f$78a01280$69e03780$@comcast.net>

Jude, not all beans are legumes, like stringed beans are not legumes. Navy,
Pinto, lentil, chick peas, are legumes and have good protein.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:22 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Beans are legumes.  I make oatmeal in the microwave, but it's steel cut
and it comes out of a cyllinder not a little envelope.  No extra sugars
that way.

On Tue, 13 Oct 2020, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:11:09
> 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] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Terry,
>
> It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
> basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.
>
> Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes,
fruits--
> all foods with carbs.
>
> Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds,
nuts,
> legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
> help stabilize BGs.
>
> Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
> are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
> nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.
>
> The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
> you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
> diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
> you.
>
> With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
> your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies
and
> proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
> you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
> just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
> romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
> meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
> you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in
sugar.
> Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
> toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
> the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
> those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
> cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
> with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
> structure meals.
>
> You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the
list.
> You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
> some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're
ready
> for the next steps.
>
> This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder
if
> your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
> carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But
again,
> this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.
>
> You're doing great, keep it up.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is
due
> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
> struggle for more than one reason.
>
>
> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
> after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
> rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
> difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
> snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.
>
>
> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
> pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a
piece
> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans.
> I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured
it
> wouldn't this time. I was right.
>
> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
> had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also
take
> Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
> all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
> properly.
>
>
> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood
sugar
> was 121. That was good.
>
>
> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
> times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink
> the vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat.
> So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>
>
> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have
> a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours
> after having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein.
> I've noticed this about myself.
>
>
> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could
> eat that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood
> sugar too badly?
>
>
> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed.
> But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also
> has type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
> genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still
> others say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten
> for snacks.
>
> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I
> could have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have
> done this a few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need
> something more filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a
> scale. This way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just
> watching TV. So I have started doing this.
>
>
> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
> frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again
> this is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>
> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of
> the fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
> veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had
> put olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.
>
> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>
>
> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so
> nice, and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the
> advice. I try to make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have
> quite a ways to go, to get to where I want to be.
>
> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
> going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th
> of this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often
> I will be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.
>
>
> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my
> thoughts were kind of all over the place.
>
>
> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct 13 18:36:24 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:36:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
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I would only say if you are trying to lose weight nuts are good fat, and
have some protein but large amounts will pack on the calories--I did it; I
know this is true. I have learned, I can have nuts every day if I want, but
if I have them two to three times that scale will not go down. 

Jeanette

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Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: sjryan2 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hi Terri,

As a former dietitian, I would like to correct one piece of advice you've
received in answer to your question. While nuts and seeds are rather high in
fat, they are high in good fats only, and they make excellent snacks. As
Bridgit said, fat keeps us from feeling hungry so, contrary to teachings of
the 80s and 90s, working to lower the fats in your foods is not necessary.
You don't need the extra overwhelm of trying to do that, and since foods
that are higher in fat satisfy hunger, you will, over time, likely eat less
and feel more satisfied eating fat. And it's okay to have some saturated
fats, like butter or coconut oil in your diet, but it's best to keep those
fats lower than your intake of things like oils. As Bridgit says, avoid
trans fats like the plague. They have been bad all those years they were
hidden from us but served to us in everything manufactured and sold from the
grocer's shelves!

Nuts are an excellent snack. At a given time, a quarter-cup is almost
certainly enough. I buy unsalted nuts to remind myself that these are not
intended for indulging, but for nourishment, but you can also buy
lightly-salted nuts, which are fine, so long as you don't sit down and eat
them by the can or jar. The quarter-cup is an ounce, which is a very
reasonable snack, and if you need another snack during the day, eating
another ounce of nuts, the same kind or another kind, is okay. I eat up to
three-quarters of a cup per day, though not often. 

This is all a lot to take in, and you will be getting some in-person help
with it soon. I hope it will be up to date advice.

Sandi

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Terry,

It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.

Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
all foods with carbs.

Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
help stabilize BGs.

Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.

The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
you.

With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
structure meals.

You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
for the next steps.

This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.

You're doing great, keep it up.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hello everyone,


I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
struggle for more than one reason.


I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.


Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. 
I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
wouldn't this time. I was right.

However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
properly.


So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
was 121. That was good.


Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the
vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. 
So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.


So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have a
shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours after
having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. 
I've noticed this about myself.


Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could eat
that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood sugar too
badly?


I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. 
But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also has
type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others
say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.

But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I could
have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done this a
few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something more
filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This way it
will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching TV. So I have
started doing this.


I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this
is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.

I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of the
fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put
olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.

However, doing all this made me pretty tired.


Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so nice,
and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try to
make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go,
to get to where I want to be.

Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of
this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I will
be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.


Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my thoughts
were kind of all over the place.


I hope you all are well, and safe.


Thank you,


Terri


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 20:28:46 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:28:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
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Oh, yeah, the cure for diabetes. My parents' invested a lot of hope in that pipe dream. I've been T1 for almost 40 years now, and I think that it's only been the last 15, maybe 20 years they've stopped dangling the cure in front of me.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:47 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

First, thanks Bern. I really appreciate the compliment.
It's true that on any list, we each have our parts of the playground where we hang out and many of you have given me a great deal of help and support over the years. Thank you for that.
Now, on to Medtronic. At one of the conferences I attended, I heard the discussion about controlling the pump with phones and such. Remember, it was Medtronic who even discontinued their remote control because one of their pumps was hacked. Remember how upset they got when the guy, James, I have forgotten his last name, got into one of their pumps a long time ago and got it talking. 
They refused to use his work to benefit anyone and just locked things down so nobody else could do anything like that. 
As for the innovations, if I wanted to choose small, medium and large meals, I'd just get inhaled insulin. That's how it works. Who defines that anyway? 
There is already a device in trials that just figures everything out, everything! No guess work even on meals. I think there are two more devices in trials out of Boston somewhere. And I don't put much stock into anyone's promises for the future. Remember in the late eighties when the cure for diabetes was less than 15 years away? Anybody remember the Medtronic implanted pump of the early nineties? Now that was a strange device. 
But anyone who has gone through the fights with Dexcom not keeping up with Apple updates, umm, imagine if that were our only way to control a pump. It would be really bad if a phone update totally screwed up the Dexcom app, but it would be disaster if a phone update screwed up our ability to work a pump. 
Now honestly, the FDA was using similar weird arguments about adding speech to a device. "We would worry that it would say the wrong thing or not match the display." Yes, that is what they actually said. My answer, so test it. Any screen-reader company would be able to help out with this. That's how we had so many third party speech boxes in the nineties, because somehow it was more okay if the speech wasn't in the device? I think it was just money because it meant that some other company did it. <grin.> But again, this is why we need a more general approach so that all manufacturers will benefit from change and get on board. When people who are blind or visually impaired are consulted during some of this magnificent research, and are recruited to participate in focus groups, then I'll think about standing on my tip toes. When a working accessible pump is in my hands, then I'll jump up and down. <grin.> Veronica

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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

Bern and all,

Thanks. I think this list has been a great resource for many people. We have a collective knowledge and experience that's important. I appreciate everyone here.

Bridgit

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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:05 AM
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Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

bridget and Veronica, 

Once again, I'd like to thank you for seting the record straight. It's so comforting to have you both as Both of you approach these things witha sober head on your shoulders and you both know what to inquire and just how to get it!!! i publically want to commend you both because I have learned most of what I know about even my own condition from you all these years. I've been waiting to hug you both. Maybe some day??? Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Bern. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:32 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 pump 
> with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local area 
> regularly takes part in the research and development department and as 
> she and I have been in contact for several years she encouraged them 
> to make the new app that is coming out voiceover compatible because of 
> previous discussions we had had in the past.  She said that theShe 
> said that the app coming out November 1 is VoiceOver compatible. I 
> then suggested to her That she suggest to them that they make the 
> actual pump it?s self function like voiceover or talk back and she 
> indicated she would also discuss that with them. We discussed the fact 
> that the app itself does not allow you to actually do things on the 
> pump and she filled me in on some interesting details. She said that 
> was their original plan when they were developing the770 pump and the 
> accompanying app. They really wanted to make it possible for people to 
> control the pump using the app but apparently the FTA has some huge 
> concerns about cyber safety. As if anyone is going to hack into your 
> pump and give you a bolus but there you have it. The FTA is apparently 
> requiring some very stringent safety features to be included to 
> protect the consumer from this kind of problem and Medtronic has not 
> been able to meet all those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to 
> convince research and development that controlling the pump from the 
> app should be included, they just need to find a way to make it happen 
> that will satisfy FdA
> 
> She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
> We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
>> 
>> Hi everyone.
>> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this 
>> Medtronic pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump control 
>> available from the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we can't 
>> unlock the pump from the phone, we're screwed. So it's not time to 
>> jump up and down. Yes, it will be nice to be able to read status 
>> items on the phone. But if we can't do anything, no go!
>> Just what I was told 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  Tue Oct 13 20:31:14 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:31:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
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I always tell people that if I can bank, shop, communicate with people in a variety of ways and a multitude of other things, from the palm of my hand accessibly, there's no reason to think medical devices can't do the same. But of course, the "experts" always get in the way of progress when it comes to disability access.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 12:50 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G

yeah, and "Almighty Medtronics" is one of the worst offenders. Heaven forbid they should actually be responsible for designing something a blind person can actualy use independently, whenin fact, they've always implit blind diabetics need caregivers? Can't give this poor blind imbeciles too much control over their diabetes now. Can we 

Don't worry honey. I'm still in your corner in all "tmess I know you're to which you're referring . 

Bern.???, 

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> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?First, thanks Bern. I really appreciate the compliment.
> It's true that on any list, we each have our parts of the playground where we hang out and many of you have given me a great deal of help and support over the years. Thank you for that.
> Now, on to Medtronic. At one of the conferences I attended, I heard the discussion about controlling the pump with phones and such. Remember, it was Medtronic who even discontinued their remote control because one of their pumps was hacked. Remember how upset they got when the guy, James, I have forgotten his last name, got into one of their pumps a long time ago and got it talking. 
> They refused to use his work to benefit anyone and just locked things down so nobody else could do anything like that. 
> As for the innovations, if I wanted to choose small, medium and large meals, I'd just get inhaled insulin. That's how it works. Who defines that anyway? 
> There is already a device in trials that just figures everything out, everything! No guess work even on meals. I think there are two more devices in trials out of Boston somewhere. And I don't put much stock into anyone's promises for the future. Remember in the late eighties when the cure for diabetes was less than 15 years away? Anybody remember the Medtronic implanted pump of the early nineties? Now that was a strange device. 
> But anyone who has gone through the fights with Dexcom not keeping up with Apple updates, umm, imagine if that were our only way to control a pump. It would be really bad if a phone update totally screwed up the Dexcom app, but it would be disaster if a phone update screwed up our ability to work a pump. 
> Now honestly, the FDA was using similar weird arguments about adding 
> speech to a device. "We would worry that it would say the wrong thing 
> or not match the display." Yes, that is what they actually said. My 
> answer, so test it. Any screen-reader company would be able to help 
> out with this. That's how we had so many third party speech boxes in 
> the nineties, because somehow it was more okay if the speech wasn't in 
> the device? I think it was just money because it meant that some other 
> company did it. <grin.> But again, this is why we need a more general 
> approach so that all manufacturers will benefit from change and get on 
> board. When people who are blind or visually impaired are consulted 
> during some of this magnificent research, and are recruited to 
> participate in focus groups, then I'll think about standing on my tip 
> toes. When a working accessible pump is in my hands, then I'll jump up 
> and down. <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 Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:50 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
> 
> Bern and all,
> 
> Thanks. I think this list has been a great resource for many people. We have a collective knowledge and experience that's important. I appreciate everyone here.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 7:05 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
> 
> bridget and Veronica,
> 
> Once again, I'd like to thank you for seting the record straight. It's so comforting to have you both as Both of you approach these things witha sober head on your shoulders and you both know what to inquire and just how to get it!!! i publically want to commend you both because I have learned most of what I know about even my own condition from you all these years. I've been waiting to hug you both. Maybe some day??? Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
> 
> Bern. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 13, 2020, at 12:32 AM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Just wanted to add a bit to this discussion on the Medtronic 770 
>> pump with the 780 pump hopefully coming in April. The rep in my local 
>> area regularly takes part in the research and development department 
>> and as she and I have been in contact for several years she 
>> encouraged them to make the new app that is coming out voiceover 
>> compatible because of previous discussions we had had in the past.  
>> She said that theShe said that the app coming out November 1 is 
>> VoiceOver compatible. I then suggested to her That she suggest to 
>> them that they make the actual pump it?s self function like voiceover 
>> or talk back and she indicated she would also discuss that with them. 
>> We discussed the fact that the app itself does not allow you to 
>> actually do things on the pump and she filled me in on some 
>> interesting details. She said that was their original plan when they 
>> were developing the770 pump and the accompanying app. They really 
>> wanted to make it possible for people to control the pump using the 
>> app but apparently the FTA has some huge concerns about cyber safety. 
>> As if anyone is going to hack into your pump and give you a bolus but 
>> there you have it. The FTA is apparently requiring some very 
>> stringent safety features to be included to protect the consumer from 
>> this kind of problem and Medtronic has not been able to meet all 
>> those criteria yet.  At least we don?t have to convince research and 
>> development that controlling the pump from the app should be 
>> included, they just need to find a way to make it happen that will 
>> satisfy FdA
>> 
>> She shared with me all kinds of interesting things that they are working on for the future. One of them is a sensor and infusion site said it is an all in one item and inserted as one unit to be left  in for one week.  The new pump will adjust basal rates as needed as often as every five minutes to keep blood sugars in range. In the near future they are adding developments that will no longer require people to put exact carbohydrates that they plan to eat into the pump but merrily select small medium or large meal and the pump is supposed to be able to compute the correct basal rate.  The new pump will also allow people to mute the alarms on the app and the pump for periods of time when they are in a situation where they do not want to be disturbed such as a meeting or a funeral, etc and they have apparently reduced the frequency of alarms and simplified the effort required to manage the pump.
>> We are so close with all these pumps but just not quite there yet. Unfortunately my current out of warranty pump has started to act up as the battery will die unexpectedly even when it shows 3/4 full.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 12, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Yep, this is what I found out from Medtronic itself.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 3:24 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 770G
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I just came back from my endo appointment and the subject of this 
>>> Medtronic pump came up. She said, there is absolutely no pump 
>>> control available from the iPhone app. And even if there were, if we 
>>> can't unlock the pump from the phone, we're screwed. So it's not 
>>> time to jump up and down. Yes, it will be nice to be able to read 
>>> status items on the phone. But if we can't do anything, no go!
>>> Just what I was told 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  Tue Oct 13 20:31:58 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:31:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
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Yes, chick peas, black, pinto, etc. Peanuts are also legumes.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Jude, not all beans are legumes, like stringed beans are not legumes. Navy,
Pinto, lentil, chick peas, are legumes and have good protein.

Jeanette

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Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:22 AM
To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Beans are legumes.  I make oatmeal in the microwave, but it's steel cut and
it comes out of a cyllinder not a little envelope.  No extra sugars that
way.

On Tue, 13 Oct 2020, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:11:09
> 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] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Terry,
>
> It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the 
> basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.
>
> Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes,
fruits--
> all foods with carbs.
>
> Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds,
nuts,
> legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, 
> will help stabilize BGs.
>
> Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with 
> trans-fats are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come 
> from sources like nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what
make us feel full.
>
> The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry 
> because you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a 
> balanced enough diet. I think working with the dietician is going to 
> be really great for you.
>
> With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and 
> proteins on your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight 
> loss, and veggies
and
> proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and 
> grains. If you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose 
> just the potato or just the bread, not both, and add some green beans 
> or lettuce salad with romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, 
> avoid other carbs with the meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or 
> cauliflower or peppers, etc. If you like oatmeal, avoid the 
> microwaveable, because these are high in
sugar.
> Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, 
> no toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with 
> yogurt, if the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you 
> want to avoid those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose 
> pancakes, keep to 2 cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup 
> and avoid other carbs with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just 
> some ideas of how to structure meals.
>
> You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the
list.
> You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small 
> steps some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think 
> you're
ready
> for the next steps.
>
> This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also 
> wonder
if
> your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating 
> high carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. 
> But
again,
> this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.
>
> You're doing great, keep it up.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening 
> is
due
> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a 
> struggle for more than one reason.
>
>
> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of 
> hours after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and 
> some pork rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat 
> is really difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I 
> quit purchasing snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.
>
>
> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I 
> had pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I 
> had a
piece
> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans.
> I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I 
> figured
it
> wouldn't this time. I was right.
>
> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. 
> Before I had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take 
> Novalog. I also
take
> Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. 
> Sorry if all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to 
> spell the names properly.
>
>
> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood
sugar
> was 121. That was good.
>
>
> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! 
> Other times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I 
> drink the vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to
eat.
> So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>
>
> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I 
> have a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few 
> hours after having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of
protein.
> I've noticed this about myself.
>
>
> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I 
> could eat that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my 
> blood sugar too badly?
>
>
> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed.
> But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who 
> also has type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it 
> affects us is genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at 
> all. Still others say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats 
> can be eaten for snacks.
>
> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I 
> could have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have 
> done this a few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I 
> need something more filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger 
> on a scale. This way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or 
> just watching TV. So I have started doing this.
>
>
> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or 
> frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again 
> this is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>
> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of 
> the fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some 
> mixed veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, 
> I had put olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really
good.
>
> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>
>
> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so 
> nice, and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the 
> advice. I try to make use of it the best that I can. I know I still 
> have quite a ways to go, to get to where I want to be.
>
> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I 
> am going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 
> 26th of this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how 
> often I will be able to see her. But I should find out after this
appointment.
>
>
> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my 
> thoughts were kind of all over the place.
>
>
> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 20:44:01 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 15:44:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
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And yet people drop quick lbs. doing Keto, grin.

Each body responds very differently to food and weight loss. What works for
one, may not for another.

It may not have been the nuts making weight loss difficult, but some other
nutritional imbalance. But as Sandy points out, we still probably should
avoid eating more than 3/4 cups of nuts in a day.

Look, as I said, weight loss looks different for different people. Exercise
typically only contributes to about 30% of weight loss; this means the
majority of weight loss comes down to diet. But the world has changed since
the 80s and 90s in terms of how weight loss is accomplished. And a variety
of things impact weight loss. Body type, health, metabolism, etc. We now
know that diet foods are actually not good for you and most sugar
substitutes like Equal, Sweet and Low and Splenda are unhealthy and can
impede weight loss. Fat-free is also not great, and as long as it's not a
trans-fat, carbs should be considered more than fat. But there's a lot of
information out there, and for this conversation, it's probably best to keep
it as simple as possible.

All this is to say eating a recommended amount of nuts in a day is not
likely to impede weight loss. Study after study shows nuts to be healthy and
a good source of protein and fats when consumed in healthy amounts. If Terry
is finding themselves hungry at certain times, eating foods high in good
fats, like nuts, potentially will help.

Ultimately, Terry has to figure out what works for them, and working with a
trained dietician is a great start.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1:36 PM
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Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

I would only say if you are trying to lose weight nuts are good fat, and
have some protein but large amounts will pack on the calories--I did it; I
know this is true. I have learned, I can have nuts every day if I want, but
if I have them two to three times that scale will not go down. 

Jeanette

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Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: sjryan2 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hi Terri,

As a former dietitian, I would like to correct one piece of advice you've
received in answer to your question. While nuts and seeds are rather high in
fat, they are high in good fats only, and they make excellent snacks. As
Bridgit said, fat keeps us from feeling hungry so, contrary to teachings of
the 80s and 90s, working to lower the fats in your foods is not necessary.
You don't need the extra overwhelm of trying to do that, and since foods
that are higher in fat satisfy hunger, you will, over time, likely eat less
and feel more satisfied eating fat. And it's okay to have some saturated
fats, like butter or coconut oil in your diet, but it's best to keep those
fats lower than your intake of things like oils. As Bridgit says, avoid
trans fats like the plague. They have been bad all those years they were
hidden from us but served to us in everything manufactured and sold from the
grocer's shelves!

Nuts are an excellent snack. At a given time, a quarter-cup is almost
certainly enough. I buy unsalted nuts to remind myself that these are not
intended for indulging, but for nourishment, but you can also buy
lightly-salted nuts, which are fine, so long as you don't sit down and eat
them by the can or jar. The quarter-cup is an ounce, which is a very
reasonable snack, and if you need another snack during the day, eating
another ounce of nuts, the same kind or another kind, is okay. I eat up to
three-quarters of a cup per day, though not often. 

This is all a lot to take in, and you will be getting some in-person help
with it soon. I hope it will be up to date advice.

Sandi

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Terry,

It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.

Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
all foods with carbs.

Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
help stabilize BGs.

Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.

The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
you.

With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
structure meals.

You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
for the next steps.

This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.

You're doing great, keep it up.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hello everyone,


I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
struggle for more than one reason.


I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.


Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. 
I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
wouldn't this time. I was right.

However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
properly.


So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
was 121. That was good.


Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the
vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. 
So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.


So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have a
shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours after
having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. 
I've noticed this about myself.


Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could eat
that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood sugar too
badly?


I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. 
But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also has
type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others
say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.

But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I could
have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done this a
few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something more
filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This way it
will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching TV. So I have
started doing this.


I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this
is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.

I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of the
fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put
olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.

However, doing all this made me pretty tired.


Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so nice,
and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try to
make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go,
to get to where I want to be.

Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of
this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I will
be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.


Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my thoughts
were kind of all over the place.


I hope you all are well, and safe.


Thank you,


Terri


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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Tue Oct 13 21:42:47 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:42:47 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <07b201d6a1a1$9541eaa0$bfc5bfe0$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839CBA6EEB8F443662E9822A8040@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <059701d6a173$158e8120$40ab8360$@gmail.com>
 <00a301d6a176$7f7b05b0$7e711110$@gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <013901d6a1a9$cb6be880$6243b980$@comcast.net>

True. But then Bridgit, I know some who didn't. (Go figure.) 

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 4:44 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

And yet people drop quick lbs. doing Keto, grin.

Each body responds very differently to food and weight loss. What works for
one, may not for another.

It may not have been the nuts making weight loss difficult, but some other
nutritional imbalance. But as Sandy points out, we still probably should
avoid eating more than 3/4 cups of nuts in a day.

Look, as I said, weight loss looks different for different people. Exercise
typically only contributes to about 30% of weight loss; this means the
majority of weight loss comes down to diet. But the world has changed since
the 80s and 90s in terms of how weight loss is accomplished. And a variety
of things impact weight loss. Body type, health, metabolism, etc. We now
know that diet foods are actually not good for you and most sugar
substitutes like Equal, Sweet and Low and Splenda are unhealthy and can
impede weight loss. Fat-free is also not great, and as long as it's not a
trans-fat, carbs should be considered more than fat. But there's a lot of
information out there, and for this conversation, it's probably best to keep
it as simple as possible.

All this is to say eating a recommended amount of nuts in a day is not
likely to impede weight loss. Study after study shows nuts to be healthy and
a good source of protein and fats when consumed in healthy amounts. If Terry
is finding themselves hungry at certain times, eating foods high in good
fats, like nuts, potentially will help.

Ultimately, Terry has to figure out what works for them, and working with a
trained dietician is a great start.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 1:36 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

I would only say if you are trying to lose weight nuts are good fat, and
have some protein but large amounts will pack on the calories--I did it; I
know this is true. I have learned, I can have nuts every day if I want, but
if I have them two to three times that scale will not go down. 

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 11:36 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: sjryan2 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hi Terri,

As a former dietitian, I would like to correct one piece of advice you've
received in answer to your question. While nuts and seeds are rather high in
fat, they are high in good fats only, and they make excellent snacks. As
Bridgit said, fat keeps us from feeling hungry so, contrary to teachings of
the 80s and 90s, working to lower the fats in your foods is not necessary.
You don't need the extra overwhelm of trying to do that, and since foods
that are higher in fat satisfy hunger, you will, over time, likely eat less
and feel more satisfied eating fat. And it's okay to have some saturated
fats, like butter or coconut oil in your diet, but it's best to keep those
fats lower than your intake of things like oils. As Bridgit says, avoid
trans fats like the plague. They have been bad all those years they were
hidden from us but served to us in everything manufactured and sold from the
grocer's shelves!

Nuts are an excellent snack. At a given time, a quarter-cup is almost
certainly enough. I buy unsalted nuts to remind myself that these are not
intended for indulging, but for nourishment, but you can also buy
lightly-salted nuts, which are fine, so long as you don't sit down and eat
them by the can or jar. The quarter-cup is an ounce, which is a very
reasonable snack, and if you need another snack during the day, eating
another ounce of nuts, the same kind or another kind, is okay. I eat up to
three-quarters of a cup per day, though not often. 

This is all a lot to take in, and you will be getting some in-person help
with it soon. I hope it will be up to date advice.

Sandi

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Terry,

It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.

Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
all foods with carbs.

Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
help stabilize BGs.

Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.

The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
you.

With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
structure meals.

You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
for the next steps.

This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.

You're doing great, keep it up.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Hello everyone,


I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
struggle for more than one reason.


I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.


Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. 
I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
wouldn't this time. I was right.

However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
properly.


So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
was 121. That was good.


Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the
vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. 
So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.


So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have a
shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours after
having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. 
I've noticed this about myself.


Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could eat
that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood sugar too
badly?


I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed. 
But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also has
type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others
say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.

But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I could
have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done this a
few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something more
filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This way it
will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching TV. So I have
started doing this.


I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this
is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.

I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of the
fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put
olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.

However, doing all this made me pretty tired.


Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so nice,
and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try to
make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go,
to get to where I want to be.

Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of
this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I will
be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.


Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my thoughts
were kind of all over the place.


I hope you all are well, and safe.


Thank you,


Terri


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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Tue Oct 13 23:55:07 2020
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:55:07 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010131119490.23528@panix1.panix.com>
References: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010131119490.23528@panix1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <7697F5E7-A576-4F9E-8839-9DF5CFBC5E12@gmail.com>

Change is difficult! Those little ones will add up! Keep it up!  Diana cook

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 13, 2020, at 11:23 AM, Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Beans are legumes.  I make oatmeal in the microwave, but it's steel cut
> and it comes out of a cyllinder not a little envelope.  No extra sugars
> that way.
> 
>> On Tue, 13 Oct 2020, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> 
>> Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:11:09
>> 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] Eating and blood sugars
>> 
>> Terry,
>> 
>> It sounds like you're overwhelmed, and that's okay. To break down the
>> basics, carbs raise glucose levels and proteins stabilize glucose levels.
>> 
>> Foods high in carbs will raise BGs. Wheat, grains, pasta, potatoes, fruits--
>> all foods with carbs.
>> 
>> Proteins will not raise BGs and stabilize glucose levels. Meat, seeds, nuts,
>> legumes, eggs-- none of these will raise BGs, and if you eat enough, will
>> help stabilize BGs.
>> 
>> Fats are what keep us full. But you want good fats. Foods with trans-fats
>> are really bad and what cause belly fat. Good fats come from sources like
>> nuts, olives, avacados, coconut oil, etc. Fats are what make us feel full.
>> 
>> The dietician is likely correct in that you think you feel hungry because
>> you're bored or stressed. But you may also not be eating a balanced enough
>> diet. I think working with the dietician is going to be really great for
>> you.
>> 
>> With meals, try to have more veggies, particularly greens, and proteins on
>> your plate than carbs. This will help with BGs, weight loss, and veggies and
>> proteins have much more nutrition than most breads and rice and grains. If
>> you have BBQ pork with a baked potato and bread, choose just the potato or
>> just the bread, not both, and add some green beans or lettuce salad with
>> romain and/or spinach. If having a rice dish, avoid other carbs with the
>> meal and opt for veggies like broccoli or cauliflower or peppers, etc. If
>> you like oatmeal, avoid the microwaveable, because these are high in sugar.
>> Make plain oatmeal and add fresh fruit to sweeten. If doing oatmeal, no
>> toast, but maybe eggs cooked in olive oil or yogurt. BTW, with yogurt, if
>> the sugar grams are higher than the grams of protein, you want to avoid
>> those brands. If you want some comfort food and choose pancakes, keep to 2
>> cakes, unless minis, do just a tablespoon of syrup and avoid other carbs
>> with the meal. Opt for eggs and/or protein. Just some ideas of how to
>> structure meals.
>> 
>> You have made quite a few changes to your lifestyle since joining the list.
>> You should be proud of this. Change is difficult, and it takes small steps
>> some times. It's good to challenge yourself though, and I think you're ready
>> for the next steps.
>> 
>> This is something you need to speak to your endo about, but I also wonder if
>> your Humalog needs adjusting. You say you're going low after eating high
>> carb meals, and to me, this suggests a carb/insulin ratio issue. But again,
>> this is something you need to talk to a doctor about.
>> 
>> You're doing great, keep it up.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
>> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 9:10 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening is due
>> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a
>> struggle for more than one reason.
>> 
>> 
>> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of hours
>> after lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork
>> rinds. Not the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really
>> difficult for me. I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing
>> snack cakes. Also, I even cut back on my diet soda.
>> 
>> 
>> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I had
>> pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I had a piece
>> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans.
>> I had eaten this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it
>> wouldn't this time. I was right.
>> 
>> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. Before I
>> had eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also take
>> Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. Sorry if
>> all of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names
>> properly.
>> 
>> 
>> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood sugar
>> was 121. That was good.
>> 
>> 
>> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! Other
>> times I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink
>> the vanilla shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat.
>> So usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>> 
>> 
>> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I have
>> a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few hours
>> after having the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein.
>> I've noticed this about myself.
>> 
>> 
>> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I could
>> eat that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood
>> sugar too badly?
>> 
>> 
>> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed.
>> But it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also
>> has type II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is
>> genetic. Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still
>> others say that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten
>> for snacks.
>> 
>> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I
>> could have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have
>> done this a few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need
>> something more filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a
>> scale. This way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just
>> watching TV. So I have started doing this.
>> 
>> 
>> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
>> frozen. Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again
>> this is difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>> 
>> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of
>> the fish fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed
>> veggies. Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had
>> put olive oil on it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.
>> 
>> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>> 
>> 
>> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so
>> nice, and kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the
>> advice. I try to make use of it the best that I can. I know I still have
>> quite a ways to go, to get to where I want to be.
>> 
>> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I am
>> going to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th
>> of this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often
>> I will be able to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my
>> thoughts were kind of all over the place.
>> 
>> 
>> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> Terri
>> 
>> 
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Wed Oct 14 21:36:09 2020
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:36:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
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Hi, you are doing agreat job! It is such a journey. I use the protein shake,
premier as well, I love the peach and the banana. I like to have for a snack
or for breakfast a deviled egg, I fing that this really helps me. Also for
lunch or just a snack I might have a ham, dill pickle and cream cheese rool
up. Ifind that not only are they delicious, but filling. 

Good luck to you!
Debbie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette
Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 10:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Nuts are a good food but they need to be eated in small quantities, like no
more than 1/4 a cup. Also, there is probably not much value in pork rinds.
You can buy frozen foods, like plain Tyson chicken, unbreaded, which takes
very little effort to make and is quite tasty. I sometimes put mustard on a
baked potato instead of olive oil or butter. Also, if you  have a protein
shake, you could add extra protein like a hard-boiled egg, or a piece of
cheese, (one, as it is higher in fat and calories) or part of a piece of
plain chicken, etc. I like "lean cuisine" dinners, as there are some that
are quite good with calories and carbs, but you have to have someone help
you figure that out. I know some people who do oatmeal with a quarter to a
half cup of cottage cheese mixed in--protein and healthy carb. Healthier
sugar pick-me-ups: orange juice, sugar pills, starbursts, life savers, and
more. And you should ask if with your lows your Insulin may need some
adjustment. 

Jeanette 

 Healthier choices than 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2020 10:51 PM
To: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Cc: Jude DaShiell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars

Nuts fat in them converts to sugar slowly and cravings for sweets get cut.
On Mon, 12 Oct 2020, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:10:02
> From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Eating and blood sugars
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> I am writing to ask for some advice. I know part of what is happening 
> is
due
> to how I am eating. I am trying hard to change this. But it's really a 
> struggle for more than one reason.
>
>
> I have had some lows in my blood sugar lately. Today, a couple of 
> hours
after
> lunch, it went down to about 67. So I ate an orange, and some pork rinds.
Not
> the best I know. But knowing things I should eat is really difficult 
> for
me.
> I've really cut down on my candy. And I quit purchasing snack cakes. 
> Also,
I
> even cut back on my diet soda.
>
>
> Saturday night, for dinner my boyfriend and I ordered some barbecue. I 
> had pork, and sausage. I did have just a bit of sauce on the pork. I 
> had a
piece
> of garlic bread, and a few good sized bites of some baked beans. I had
eaten
> this before, and it didn't raise my blood sugar. So I figured it 
> wouldn't
this
> time. I was right.
>
> However, a few hours after I ate, my blood sugar went down to 57. 
> Before I
had
> eaten dinner, I took my 30 units of insulin. I take Novalog. I also 
> take Treseba in the morning, 80 units. And once a week I take Ozempic. 
> Sorry if
all
> of these are mis-spelled. I can't ever remember how to spell the names 
> properly.
>
>
> So I did eat 2 snack-size peanut butter cups. In the morning, my blood
sugar
> was 121. That was good.
>
>
> Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I feel like I am starving! 
> Other
times
> I am not very hungry at all, for a while. Some mornings, I drink the
vanilla
> shake by Premier. But I'm never quite sure what else to eat. So 
> usually my blood sugar ends up going low a couple hours later.
>
>
> So first of all, what are some things I could possibly eat, when I 
> have a shake? If I'm not careful, I can end up really hungry a few 
> hours after
having
> the shake. I seem to tend to need a good amount of protein. I've 
> noticed
this
> about myself.
>
>
> Also, if I need to snack in between meals, what are some snacks I 
> could
eat
> that will help me not feel so empty? But that won't raise my blood 
> sugar
too
> badly?
>
>
> I'm trying to make small changes. This way I don't get too overwhelmed.
But
> it's hard for me. I feel I get mixed messages. My boyfriend who also 
> has
type
> II diabetes says that part of diabetes and how it affects us is genetic.
> Others say I shouldn't eat any sugary foods at all. Still others say 
> that fruits, veggies, and even different meats can be eaten for snacks.
>
> But then when I was talking with the nutricionist, she told me that I
could
> have a sugar-free popsickle, or a sugar-free pudding. So I have done 
> this
a
> few times. I like both of these. But I know sometimes I need something
more
> filling. She also told me to try to rate my hunger on a scale. This 
> way it will cut down on me eating when I am bored, or just watching 
> TV. So I have started doing this.
>
>
> I don't cook much for myself. A lot of what we eat is pre-packaged, or
frozen.
> Or we order out. Which I have tried to cut back on. But again this is 
> difficult. Mainly, because it's not just me here by myself.
>
> I have tried to start doing some cooking. Last week, I cooked some of 
> the
fish
> fellets we like. As well as a baked potato each, and some mixed veggies.
> Instead of having sour cream and butter on the potato, I had put olive 
> oil
on
> it, with a few other seasonings. They were really good.
>
> However, doing all this made me pretty tired.
>
>
> Any thoughts and advice are much appreciated. You all are always so 
> nice,
and
> kind to me. I really do appreciate it. I appreciate the advice. I try 
> to
make
> use of it the best that I can. I know I still have quite a ways to go, 
> to
get
> to where I want to be.
>
> Also, my primary care doctor's office has a diabetes educator that I 
> am
going
> to start seeing. My first appointment with her will be on the 26th of 
> this month. I'm really looking forward to it. I'm not sure how often I 
> will be
able
> to see her. But I should find out after this appointment.
>
>
> Thank you to all who read this. It's not the most organized. But my
thoughts
> were kind of all over the place.
>
>
> I hope you all are well, and safe.
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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>
>

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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Wed Oct 14 22:35:29 2020
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:35:29 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
In-Reply-To: <004c01d69b7e$d84196d0$88c4c470$@comcast.net>
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Great explanation!

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


APPLYING THE SENSOR

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. You will end up taking the outside pudding cup off and the sticky part will now be showing. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
4. Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. This puts your arm in proper position so that you can measure the distance from your elbow to apply the censor. It also helps to stabilize your arm for measuring and finishing applying the censor. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point).  Gently place the entire device on your arm sticky side down, making sure it is where you want it and then  press firmly to the back of your arm.( Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound.) 5. Once you have pressed down on the  plunger device, hold it there  for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.

Jeanette







-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 5:13 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Melanie Torrance
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary. I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie

FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
2. Open the app and create an account.
3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.


APPLYING THE SENSOR

1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. 
5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.

After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.








Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side. Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this gentleman spoke about.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Ed Worrell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Hello Danielle,
> 
> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic. Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable. 
> 
> 
> Setting up the Libre app?
> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
> 2. Open the app and create an account.
> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
> 
> 
> Inserting the sensor?
> 
> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the from of it.
> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm.
> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first time I used it.
> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.
> 
> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.
> 
> I hope this helps.
> 
> 
> Ed
> 
> 
>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>> 
>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance 
>>> providers don't think that way.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a 
>>> day and might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers 
>>> currently demand. A CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get 
>>> disqualified.
>>> 
>>> Jeanette
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought 
>>> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might 
>>> also be an advantage plan.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love 
>>> the Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>> 
>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be 
>>>> a full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA 
>>>> will se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then 
>>>> probably go through proper channels.
>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list 
>>>> is full of great people and great information.
>>>> 
>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get 
>>>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read 
>>>> to you your numbers.
>>>> 
>>>> Good Luck!
>>>> 
>>>> Debbie [on
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 
>>>> 2 weeks?
>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what 
>>>> are your experiences with it?
>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you 
>>>> will have been all of these.
>>>> George Washington Carver
>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Wed Oct 14 22:54:24 2020
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (Ed Worrell)
Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2020 16:54:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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Thank you. I have helped several visually impaired diabetics get started with this system.

Ed


> On Oct 14, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Great explanation!
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
> 2. Open the app and create an account.
> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
> 
> 
> APPLYING THE SENSOR
> 
> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. You will end up taking the outside pudding cup off and the sticky part will now be showing. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
> 4. Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. This puts your arm in proper position so that you can measure the distance from your elbow to apply the censor. It also helps to stabilize your arm for measuring and finishing applying the censor. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point).  Gently place the entire device on your arm sticky side down, making sure it is where you want it and then  press firmly to the back of your arm.( Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound.) 5. Once you have pressed down on the  plunger device, hold it there  for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.
> 
> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 5:13 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Melanie Torrance
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary. I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie
> 
> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice, whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
> 2. Open the app and create an account.
> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
> 
> 
> APPLYING THE SENSOR
> 
> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. 
> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and is longer.
> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. 
> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.
> 
> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side. Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this gentleman spoke about.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Ed Worrell
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>> 
>> Hello Danielle,
>> 
>> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic. Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable. 
>> 
>> 
>> Setting up the Libre app?
>> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>> 
>> 
>> Inserting the sensor?
>> 
>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the from of it.
>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece, twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
>> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your arm.
>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first time I used it.
>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to get your current blood sugar.
>> 
>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a reading.
>> 
>> I hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> Ed
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>>> 
>>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance 
>>>> providers don't think that way.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a 
>>>> day and might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers 
>>>> currently demand. A CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get 
>>>> disqualified.
>>>> 
>>>> Jeanette
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought 
>>>> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might 
>>>> also be an advantage plan.
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love 
>>>> the Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>>> 
>>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also 
>>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be 
>>>>> a full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA 
>>>>> will se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then 
>>>>> probably go through proper channels.
>>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list 
>>>>> is full of great people and great information.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get 
>>>>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read 
>>>>> to you your numbers.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good Luck!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Debbie [on
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I 
>>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 
>>>>> 2 weeks?
>>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what 
>>>>> are your experiences with it?
>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> --
>>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you 
>>>>> will have been all of these.
>>>>> George Washington Carver
>>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> --
>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you 
>>>> will have been all of these.
>>>> George Washington Carver
>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> --
>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, 
>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and 
>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you 
>>> will have been all of these.
>>> George Washington Carver
>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
>>> 
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From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Sun Oct 18 14:46:12 2020
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2020 09:46:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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Thanks Ed and Jeanette. Yep, crystal clear. The nurse did show me and
the directions you gave are spot on. Thanks Jeanette for the left arm
trick. I will try that in 2 weeks.

On 10/14/20, Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Thank you. I have helped several visually impaired diabetics get started
> with this system.
>
> Ed
>
>
>> On Oct 14, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Great explanation!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
>> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
>> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice,
>> whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow
>> to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>
>>
>> APPLYING THE SENSOR
>>
>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like
>> a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of
>> this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like
>> device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>> then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece.
>> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small
>> but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and
>> tactile and is longer.
>> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger
>> firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to
>> the tape that holds it on to your arm. You will end up taking the outside
>> pudding cup off and the sticky part will now be showing. Do not touch the
>> sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
>> 4. Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left
>> arm. This puts your arm in proper position so that you can measure the
>> distance from your elbow to apply the censor. It also helps to stabilize
>> your arm for measuring and finishing applying the censor. Measure
>> three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper
>> placement point).  Gently place the entire device on your arm sticky side
>> down, making sure it is where you want it and then  press firmly to the
>> back of your arm.( Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a
>> very loud spring/click sound.) 5. Once you have pressed down on the
>> plunger device, hold it there  for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor
>> is on your arm and not loose.
>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most
>> iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the
>> phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing
>> camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will
>> have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to
>> get your current blood sugar.
>>
>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>> reading.
>>
>> Jeanette
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 5:13 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining
>> the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking
>> this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary.
>> I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are
>> pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie
>>
>> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
>> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
>> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice,
>> whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow
>> to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>
>>
>> APPLYING THE SENSOR
>>
>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like
>> a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of
>> this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like
>> device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>> then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece.
>> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small
>> but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and
>> tactile and is longer.
>> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger
>> firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to
>> the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior
>> to applying it to your arm.
>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly
>> to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if
>> applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your
>> left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the
>> plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound.
>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure
>> the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most
>> iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the
>> phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing
>> camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will
>> have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to
>> get your current blood sugar.
>>
>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>> reading.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>
>>> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the
>>> "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very
>>> tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and
>>> longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be
>>> able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside
>>> pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left
>>> has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side.
>>> Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are
>>> putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right
>>> shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should
>>> measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that
>>> placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it
>>> placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this
>>> gentleman spoke about.
>>>
>>> Jeanette
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Ed Worrell
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>
>>> Hello Danielle,
>>>
>>> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic.
>>> Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable.
>>>
>>>
>>> Setting up the Libre app?
>>> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s
>>> iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
>>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>>> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
>>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow
>>> out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>>
>>>
>>> Inserting the sensor?
>>>
>>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels
>>> like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of
>>> this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a
>>> kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line
>>> towards the from of it.
>>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>>> twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on
>>> the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
>>> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece.
>>> This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your
>>> arm.
>>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly
>>> to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you
>>> will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first
>>> time I used it.
>>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure
>>> the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
>>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On
>>> most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of
>>> the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back
>>> facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days
>>> it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to
>>> get your current blood sugar.
>>>
>>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>>> reading.
>>>
>>> I hope this helps.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance
>>>>> providers don't think that way.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a
>>>>> day and might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers
>>>>> currently demand. A CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2,
>>>>> in my opinion.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>>>>> disqualified.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jeanette
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought
>>>>> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might
>>>>> also be an advantage plan.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love
>>>>> the Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be
>>>>>> a full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA
>>>>>> will se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then
>>>>>> probably go through proper channels.
>>>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list
>>>>>> is full of great people and great information.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get
>>>>>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read
>>>>>> to you your numbers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Luck!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Debbie [on
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every
>>>>>> 2 weeks?
>>>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what
>>>>>> are your experiences with it?
>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
>>>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you
>>>>>> will have been all of these.
>>>>>> George Washington Carver
>>>>>> Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com
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>>>>>
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>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sun Oct 18 16:06:14 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 2020 12:06:14 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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I don't use that trick now that I am more experienced, but it was very helpful when I started. Glad the directions worked.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:46 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Danielle Ledet
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Thanks Ed and Jeanette. Yep, crystal clear. The nurse did show me and
the directions you gave are spot on. Thanks Jeanette for the left arm
trick. I will try that in 2 weeks.

On 10/14/20, Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Thank you. I have helped several visually impaired diabetics get started
> with this system.
>
> Ed
>
>
>> On Oct 14, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Great explanation!
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
>> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
>> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice,
>> whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow
>> to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>
>>
>> APPLYING THE SENSOR
>>
>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like
>> a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of
>> this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like
>> device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>> then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece.
>> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small
>> but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and
>> tactile and is longer.
>> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger
>> firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to
>> the tape that holds it on to your arm. You will end up taking the outside
>> pudding cup off and the sticky part will now be showing. Do not touch the
>> sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
>> 4. Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left
>> arm. This puts your arm in proper position so that you can measure the
>> distance from your elbow to apply the censor. It also helps to stabilize
>> your arm for measuring and finishing applying the censor. Measure
>> three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper
>> placement point).  Gently place the entire device on your arm sticky side
>> down, making sure it is where you want it and then  press firmly to the
>> back of your arm.( Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a
>> very loud spring/click sound.) 5. Once you have pressed down on the
>> plunger device, hold it there  for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor
>> is on your arm and not loose.
>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most
>> iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the
>> phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing
>> camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will
>> have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to
>> get your current blood sugar.
>>
>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>> reading.
>>
>> Jeanette
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 5:13 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining
>> the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking
>> this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary.
>> I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are
>> pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie
>>
>> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
>> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
>> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice,
>> whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow
>> to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>
>>
>> APPLYING THE SENSOR
>>
>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like
>> a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of
>> this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like
>> device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>> then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece.
>> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small
>> but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and
>> tactile and is longer.
>> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger
>> firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to
>> the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior
>> to applying it to your arm.
>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly
>> to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if
>> applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your
>> left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the
>> plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound.
>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure
>> the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most
>> iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the
>> phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing
>> camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will
>> have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to
>> get your current blood sugar.
>>
>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>> reading.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>
>>> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the
>>> "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very
>>> tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and
>>> longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be
>>> able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside
>>> pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left
>>> has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side.
>>> Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are
>>> putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right
>>> shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should
>>> measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that
>>> placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it
>>> placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this
>>> gentleman spoke about.
>>>
>>> Jeanette
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>> Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Ed Worrell
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>
>>> Hello Danielle,
>>>
>>> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic.
>>> Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable.
>>>
>>>
>>> Setting up the Libre app?
>>> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s
>>> iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
>>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>>> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
>>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow
>>> out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>>
>>>
>>> Inserting the sensor?
>>>
>>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels
>>> like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of
>>> this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a
>>> kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line
>>> towards the from of it.
>>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>>> twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on
>>> the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
>>> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece.
>>> This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your
>>> arm.
>>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly
>>> to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you
>>> will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first
>>> time I used it.
>>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure
>>> the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
>>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On
>>> most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of
>>> the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back
>>> facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days
>>> it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to
>>> get your current blood sugar.
>>>
>>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>>> reading.
>>>
>>> I hope this helps.
>>>
>>>
>>> Ed
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance
>>>>> providers don't think that way.
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a
>>>>> day and might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers
>>>>> currently demand. A CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2,
>>>>> in my opinion.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>>>>> disqualified.
>>>>>
>>>>> Jeanette
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought
>>>>> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might
>>>>> also be an advantage plan.
>>>>>
>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love
>>>>> the Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>>>>
>>>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be
>>>>>> a full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA
>>>>>> will se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then
>>>>>> probably go through proper channels.
>>>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list
>>>>>> is full of great people and great information.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get
>>>>>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read
>>>>>> to you your numbers.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Good Luck!
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Debbie [on
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every
>>>>>> 2 weeks?
>>>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what
>>>>>> are your experiences with it?
>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> --
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From ntnmprt at hotmail.com  Tue Oct 20 19:54:05 2020
From: ntnmprt at hotmail.com (Ed Worrell)
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:54:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
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You?re very welcome. 

Ed


> On Oct 18, 2020, at 10:06 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I don't use that trick now that I am more experienced, but it was very helpful when I started. Glad the directions worked.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, October 18, 2020 10:46 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Danielle Ledet
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
> 
> Thanks Ed and Jeanette. Yep, crystal clear. The nurse did show me and
> the directions you gave are spot on. Thanks Jeanette for the left arm
> trick. I will try that in 2 weeks.
> 
> On 10/14/20, Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Thank you. I have helped several visually impaired diabetics get started
>> with this system.
>> 
>> Ed
>> 
>> 
>>> On Oct 14, 2020, at 4:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Great explanation!
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 5, 2020 8:20 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
>>> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
>>> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice,
>>> whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
>>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>>> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
>>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow
>>> to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> APPLYING THE SENSOR
>>> 
>>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like
>>> a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of
>>> this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like
>>> device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
>>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>>> then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece.
>>> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small
>>> but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and
>>> tactile and is longer.
>>> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger
>>> firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to
>>> the tape that holds it on to your arm. You will end up taking the outside
>>> pudding cup off and the sticky part will now be showing. Do not touch the
>>> sticky part prior to applying it to your arm.
>>> 4. Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if applying to the left
>>> arm. This puts your arm in proper position so that you can measure the
>>> distance from your elbow to apply the censor. It also helps to stabilize
>>> your arm for measuring and finishing applying the censor. Measure
>>> three-four finger widths up from your left elbow to find the proper
>>> placement point).  Gently place the entire device on your arm sticky side
>>> down, making sure it is where you want it and then press firmly to the
>>> back of your arm.( Push the top of the plunger down and you will hear a
>>> very loud spring/click sound.) 5. Once you have pressed down on the
>>> plunger device, hold it there  for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure the sensor
>>> is on your arm and not loose.
>>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most
>>> iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the
>>> phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing
>>> camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will
>>> have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to
>>> get your current blood sugar.
>>> 
>>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>>> reading.
>>> 
>>> Jeanette
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 5:13 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Melanie Torrance
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>> 
>>> Jeanette and Ed-Thanks for sharing this! I took the liberty of combining
>>> the two instructions into one, as I have another friend who was asking
>>> this same thing. Look this over, and make any changes you feel necessary.
>>> I use the Dexcom, so I don?t know the Libre, but these instructions are
>>> pretty clear to me! Thanks again! Melanie
>>> 
>>> FREESTYLE LIBRE SET UP
>>> SETTING UP THE LIBRE APP
>>> 1. Download the FreeStyle Libre app from the App Store of your choice,
>>> whether iOS or Android, you simply look for Libre.
>>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>>> 4. Find the settings option and open the settings.
>>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will allow the blood sugar and trend arrow
>>> to be read out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> APPLYING THE SENSOR
>>> 
>>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels like
>>> a pudding cup. There will be a tab towards the front edge on the inside of
>>> this one. The second part is what feels like a plunger, or a bubble like
>>> device. This one will have a notch or raised line towards the front of it.
>>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>>> then twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece.
>>> The line on the pudding cup piece is inside the piece and is very small
>>> but very tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and
>>> tactile and is longer.
>>> 3. Line up the outside line with the inside line and press the plunger
>>> firmly into the pudding cup piece. This will connect the actual sensor to
>>> the tape that holds it on to your arm. Do not touch the sticky part prior
>>> to applying it to your arm.
>>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly
>>> to the back of your arm.( Place your Left arm on your right shoulder, if
>>> applying to the left arm. Measure three-four finger widths up from your
>>> left elbow to find the proper placement point). Push the top of the
>>> plunger down and you will hear a very loud spring/click sound.
>>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure
>>> the sensor is on your arm and not loose.
>>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone while the Libre app is running. On most
>>> iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of the
>>> phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back facing
>>> camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days. It will
>>> have a 1 hour warm up period during which you will not be able to scan to
>>> get your current blood sugar.
>>> 
>>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>>> reading.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 5, 2020, at 11:00 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Danielle, a couple of more things about your censor. The line on the
>>>> "pudding cup piece" is inside the piece and is very small but very
>>>> tactile. The line on the other piece is on the outside and tactile and
>>>> longer. If you line up the outside line with the inside line you will be
>>>> able to follow step 4 of the below instructions. Know that the outside
>>>> pudding cup will then be able to be taken off, and the piece that is left
>>>> has the sticky side on the bottom of it. Do not touch that sticky side.
>>>> Place it on your arm. Freestyle Libre people tell me that if you are
>>>> putting it on your left arm if you put your left hand on your right
>>>> shoulder your forearm will be in the right position and you should
>>>> measure the distance of 3 to 4 finger widths from your elbow and that
>>>> placement on the back of the arm will be perfect. Once you have it
>>>> placed, then press down firmly and you will hear the clicks this
>>>> gentleman spoke about.
>>>> 
>>>> Jeanette
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>> Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, October 05, 2020 10:24 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Ed Worrell
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Danielle,
>>>> 
>>>> The Libre system is pretty easy to use as a visually impaired Diabetic.
>>>> Long post a head. Get a coffee, some breakfast and get comfortable.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Setting up the Libre app?
>>>> 1. Download the Libre app from the App Store of your choice wether that?s
>>>> iOS or Android you can simply look for Libre.
>>>> 2. Open the app and create an account.
>>>> 3. Navigate to the app menu in the top left corner of the screen.
>>>> 4. Find the settings option, open the settings.
>>>> 5. Turn on the TTS option. This will read the blood sugar and trend arrow
>>>> out-loud when the sensor is scanned.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Inserting the sensor?
>>>> 
>>>> 1. The sensor comes in two pieces. The first part comes in what feels
>>>> like a pudding cup to me. There will be a tab towards the front edge of
>>>> this one. The second part is what feels kind of like a plunger, or is a
>>>> kind of bubble like device. This one will have a notch or raised line
>>>> towards the from of it.
>>>> 2. You will peel off the plastic lid off of the pudding cup shaped piece,
>>>> twist off the cap on the plunger/bubble shaped piece. The raised line on
>>>> the plunger will line up with the tab on the pudding cup shaped one.
>>>> 3. Line these up and press the plunger firmly into the pudding cup piece.
>>>> This will connect the actual sensor to the tape that holds it on to your
>>>> arm.
>>>> 4. Place the entire device on your arm sticky side down and press firmly
>>>> to the back section of your arm. Push the top of the plunger down and you
>>>> will hear a very loud spring/click sound. This made me jump the first
>>>> time I used it.
>>>> 5. Press firmly  on the plunger device for 8 to 10 seconds to make sure
>>>> the sensor is on your arm and not lose.
>>>> 6. Scan the Sensor with your phone whilst the Libre app is running. On
>>>> most iPhones and Android phones the NFC sensor is located on the back of
>>>> the phone near the camera. On the iPhones it's to the left of the back
>>>> facing camera towards the top edge. The sensor is now active for 14 days
>>>> it will have a 1 hour warm up period and you will not be able to scan to
>>>> get your current blood sugar.
>>>> 
>>>> After the warm up period you can scan the sensor every minute for a
>>>> reading.
>>>> 
>>>> I hope this helps.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Ed
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 3, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> I agree and thanks Patricia.
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance
>>>>>> providers don't think that way.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
>>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a
>>>>>> day and might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers
>>>>>> currently demand. A CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2,
>>>>>> in my opinion.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
>>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
>>>>>> disqualified.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Jeanette
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>>> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
>>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought
>>>>>> people here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might
>>>>>> also be an advantage plan.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Bridgit
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
>>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love
>>>>>> the Libre so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>>>>>>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be
>>>>>>> a full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA
>>>>>>> will se the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then
>>>>>>> probably go through proper channels.
>>>>>>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>>>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list
>>>>>>> is full of great people and great information.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get
>>>>>>> the Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read
>>>>>>> to you your numbers.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Good Luck!
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Debbie [on
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>>>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>>>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>>>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>>>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>>>>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>>>>>>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>>>>>>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>>>>>>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every
>>>>>>> 2 weeks?
>>>>>>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what
>>>>>>> are your experiences with it?
>>>>>>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you
>>>>>>> will have been all of these.
>>>>>>> George Washington Carver
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>>>>>> How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
>>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
>>>>>> tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you
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>>>>> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
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> compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
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From chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 14:39:04 2020
From: chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com (Chad Nelson)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF@gmail.com>

Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad


Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.

From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 14:57:15 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
In-Reply-To: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF@gmail.com>
References: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF@gmail.com>
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I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a little button there that you will push down on. That injects the sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)


Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 15:09:57 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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Hello Chad,

If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.

The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.

I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.

Good luck.

Milton
  

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM

Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 16:06:40 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.


Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Chad,
> 
> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
> 
> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
> 
> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
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> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 16:10:55 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.


Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Chad,
> 
> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
> 
> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
> 
> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
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From mcap at fastmail.com  Fri Oct 23 16:34:47 2020
From: mcap at fastmail.com (Mike Capelle)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.

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Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM

Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.


Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Chad,
> 
> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
> 
> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
> 
> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
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From gtwocher at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 16:38:57 2020
From: gtwocher at gmail.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231@gmail.com>

Hello all,
I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 


Greg Wocher



From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 17:22:18 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
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Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything should
automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing how it
works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell the new one to
pair with your old one or something like that, and everything just
transfers.

			Jamie


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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question

Hello all,
I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch
the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 


Greg Wocher


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Oct 23 17:48:38 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
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I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.

Eileen

From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Cc: Greg Wocher 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question

Hello all,
I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 


Greg Wocher


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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Fri Oct 23 18:55:20 2020
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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  That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
Doula
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM

I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.

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To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM

Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.


Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Chad,
> 
> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
> 
> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
> 
> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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From chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 24 13:14:08 2020
From: chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com (Chad Nelson)
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2020 08:14:08 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
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Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad

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> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a little button there that you will push down on. That injects the sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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> Hello Chad,
> 
> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
> 
> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
> 
> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>    <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
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> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>    <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
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> 
> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>    <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
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> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
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> Hello all,
> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
> 
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>    question
> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
> 
> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything should
> automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing how it
> works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell the new one to
> pair with your old one or something like that, and everything just
> transfers.
> 
>            Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Greg
> Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
> 
> Hello all,
> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch
> the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
> 
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
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> gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
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> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>    question
> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> Cc: Greg Wocher 
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
> 
> Hello all,
> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
> 
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
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> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
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> 
> 
>  That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
> Doula
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; mota1252 at gmail.com
> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. Thanks. Chad
>> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 24 13:59:04 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2020 08:59:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
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Hello Chad,
You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.

There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.

I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.

Milton
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad

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>   3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton)
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>   5. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>   6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle)
>   7. Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher)
>   8. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
> Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
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> 
> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor 
> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it 
> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be 
> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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> 
> 
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
> 
> Hello Chad,
> 
> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
> 
> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
> 
> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
> 
> Good luck.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
> Thanks. Chad
> 
> 
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> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>    <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>    <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
> 
> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> _______________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>    <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
> 
> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
> 
> Hello all,
> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
> 
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>    question
> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
> 
> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and 
> everything just transfers.
> 
>            Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
> 
> Hello all,
> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
> 
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
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> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
> gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>    question
> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
> 
> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Greg Wocher
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
> 
> Hello all,
> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
> 
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
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> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
> 
> 
>  That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
> Doula
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
> mota1252 at gmail.com
> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
> 
> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
> 
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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From ang345x at gmail.com  Sat Oct 24 15:58:43 2020
From: ang345x at gmail.com (ang345x at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2020 11:58:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] i phone help with dex com
Message-ID: <013b01d6aa1e$8c68af60$a53a0e20$@gmail.com>

Can anyone give me written instruction on how to use the I phone with dex
com. I have already downloaded the 2 applications. My phone number is
848-209-9465 any help would be appreciated thank you,. 

 

>From the desk of

Angela Perone 

 


From diana56cook at gmail.com  Sat Oct 24 18:46:36 2020
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Sat, 24 Oct 2020 14:46:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
In-Reply-To: <000d01d6aa0d$d61c6450$82552cf0$@gmail.com>
References: <000d01d6aa0d$d61c6450$82552cf0$@gmail.com>
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Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Chad,
> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
> 
> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
> 
> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
> 
> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
> 
> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
> 
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>> Today's Topics:
>> 
>>  1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>  2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>>  3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton)
>>  4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>>  5. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>>  6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle)
>>  7. Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher)
>>  8. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>     (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>  9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani)  
>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>> 
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>> 
>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
>> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
>> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
>> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
>> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor 
>> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
>> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
>> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
>> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it
>> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
>> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
>> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
>> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
>> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be 
>> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>> 
>> 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>> 
>> Hello Chad,
>> 
>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>> 
>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>> 
>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>> Thanks. Chad
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> _______________________________________________
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>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>   <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>> 
>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>> 
>> 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>   <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>> 
>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>> 
>> 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
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>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>   <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>> 
>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>> 
>> 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
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>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>> 
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>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>> 
>> 
>> Greg Wocher
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 8
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>   question
>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>> 
>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
>> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
>> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and 
>> everything just transfers.
>> 
>>           Jamie
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>> 
>> 
>> Greg Wocher
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurganus%2540&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657
>> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>> gmail.com
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>   question
>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>> 
>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>> 
>> Eileen
>> 
>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>> 
>> Hello all,
>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>> 
>> 
>> Greg Wocher
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
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>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%2540verizon.net&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
>> 
>> ------------------------------
>> 
>> Message: 10
>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>> 
>> 
>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>> Doula
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>> 
>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>> 
>> 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Oct 25 19:40:10 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:40:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
In-Reply-To: <B2C58243-65E3-43FB-BC0F-626D1ACE2D88@gmail.com>
References: <B2C58243-65E3-43FB-BC0F-626D1ACE2D88@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <31053033-EE0A-4941-9360-BE3088D52AA9@gmail.com>

Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the sensor.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
>> 
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
>> 
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>> 
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
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>>> Today's Topics:
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>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>>> 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton)
>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>>> 5. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
>>> 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle)
>>> 7. Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher)
>>> 8. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>>    (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani)  
>>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>>> 
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>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
>>> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
>>> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
>>> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
>>> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor 
>>> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
>>> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
>>> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
>>> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it
>>> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
>>> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
>>> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
>>> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
>>> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be 
>>> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> 
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>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
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>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
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>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>>  <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> 
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>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
>>> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
>>> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and 
>>> everything just transfers.
>>> 
>>>          Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>>> gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> 
>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Sun Oct 25 19:43:54 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (bkpollpeter at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:43:54 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] i phone help with dex com
In-Reply-To: <013b01d6aa1e$8c68af60$a53a0e20$@gmail.com>
References: <013b01d6aa1e$8c68af60$a53a0e20$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <08ACF9F5-DBBC-4AD9-83A5-7CFCE64E9E10@gmail.com>

Angela,
Everyone here is definitely available to help and provide resources, but for months now, you have had very specific questions about how to use Dexcom. I highly recommend and encourage you to seek out a diabetes nurse educator, or a Dexcom trainer. The Dexcom app is pretty specific and it step-by-step directions. But if you do need extra help, I would try contacting a diabetes nurse educator. If you currently see an endocrine, they should have a nurse educator available in their office. If not, I would look for a diabetes clinic in your area.


Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:59 AM, ang345x--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Can anyone give me written instruction on how to use the I phone with dex
> com. I have already downloaded the 2 applications. My phone number is
> 848-209-9465 any help would be appreciated thank you,. 
> 
> 
> 
> From the desk of
> 
> Angela Perone 
> 
> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 25 19:46:45 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:46:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
In-Reply-To: <31053033-EE0A-4941-9360-BE3088D52AA9@gmail.com>
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Hi,

If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the sensor to lock it in place.



-----Original Message-----
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com> 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the sensor.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
 Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach 
> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
>> 
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
>> 
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>> 
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a 
>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. 
>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy 
>> talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out 
>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my 
>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I 
>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Send Diabetes-Talk mailing list submissions to  
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>>> Today's Topics:
>>> 
>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton) 
>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 5. Re: Dexcom CGM 
>>> (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle) 7. Dexcom 
>>> G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher) 8. Re: Dexcom G6 
>>> and getting a new phone question
>>>    (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani) 
>>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
>>> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
>>> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
>>> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
>>> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor 
>>> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
>>> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
>>> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
>>> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it
>>> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
>>> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
>>> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
>>> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
>>> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be 
>>> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145
>>> 657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>>  <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mcap%2540fastmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041456
>>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
>>> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
>>> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and 
>>> everything just transfers.
>>> 
>>>          Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurganus%2540&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657
>>> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>>> gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%2540verizon.net&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> 
>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sun Oct 25 19:52:25 2020
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:52:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
In-Reply-To: <001901d6ab07$926fa780$b74ef680$@gmail.com>
References: <001901d6ab07$926fa780$b74ef680$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <B3E63EE6-1305-4A98-92E2-9B087AE46953@icloud.com>

You are right, it clicks in place, no beeps! Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Oct 25, 2020, at 3:48 PM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi,
> 
> If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the sensor to lock it in place.
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com> 
> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:40 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
> 
> Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the sensor.
> 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach 
>> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
>>> 
>>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
>>> 
>>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a 
>>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. 
>>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy 
>>> talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out 
>>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my 
>>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I 
>>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Send Diabetes-Talk mailing list submissions to  
>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> 
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>>>> 0m WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO or, via email, send a message with subject 
>>>> or body 'help' to  diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org
>>>> 
>>>> You can reach the person managing the list at  
>>>> diabetes-talk-owner at nfbnet.org
>>>> 
>>>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific 
>>>> than "Re: Contents of Diabetes-Talk digest..."
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Today's Topics:
>>>> 
>>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton) 
>>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 5. Re: Dexcom CGM 
>>>> (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle) 7. Dexcom 
>>>> G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher) 8. Re: Dexcom G6 
>>>> and getting a new phone question
>>>>   (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani) 
>>>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 1
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 2
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>> 
>>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
>>>> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
>>>> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
>>>> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
>>>> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor
>>>> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
>>>> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
>>>> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
>>>> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it
>>>> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
>>>> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
>>>> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
>>>> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
>>>> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be
>>>> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 3
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145
>>>> 657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 4
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>> 
>>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Milton
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
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>>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
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>>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 5
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>>> 
>>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Milton
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
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>>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 6
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>>> <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>>> 
>>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Milton
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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>>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mcap%2540fastmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041456
>>>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 7
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>>> 
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 8
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>> question
>>>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
>>>> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
>>>> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and
>>>> everything just transfers.
>>>> 
>>>>         Jamie
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>>> 
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>>> your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurganus%2540&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657
>>>> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>>>> gmail.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 9
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>> question
>>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>>> 
>>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>>>> 
>>>> Eileen
>>>> 
>>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>>> 
>>>> Hello all,
>>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%2540verizon.net&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>>>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Message: 10
>>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>>> Doula
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>> 
>>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>> 
>>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Good luck.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Milton
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>> 
>>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>>> 
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>>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw03YFj2jqFa_SJxtuEeiNXi
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> Subject: Digest Footer
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>>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO
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>>>> 
>>>> ------------------------------
>>>> 
>>>> End of Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>>>> **********************************************
>>> 
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> 
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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Sun Oct 25 21:03:45 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:03:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB6839D9A9C6A1E91A4B4D8F2FA8180@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?

If so, does anyone here use it?


I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, 
earlier today. I've never heard of it before.

However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about 
it, and see if it might be right for me.


 From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously 
delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, 
and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, 
if you need more insulin than this.

Also, you change the system out every day.


I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help 
me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They 
state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.


I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in 
hearing what you all think.


Thank you,


Terri



From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sun Oct 25 21:30:57 2020
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:30:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB6839D9A9C6A1E91A4B4D8F2FA8180@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839D9A9C6A1E91A4B4D8F2FA8180@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <A4C679ED-4F9B-40E5-B204-22E41F505CFA@gmail.com>

I have not heard of this system, so I just looked it up myself. It does look like a great alternative for those of us who might not be able to get And accessible pump once our 530G warrantee is up next year. Let me know what you find out about it from your doctor. My only question is knowing how much insulin needs to be put in the patch to cover if you need to take extra insulin for a high blood sugar. It sounds like a great possibility though.

    Jamie 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 25, 2020, at 4:05 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?
> 
> If so, does anyone here use it?
> 
> 
> I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, earlier today. I've never heard of it before.
> 
> However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about it, and see if it might be right for me.
> 
> 
> From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, if you need more insulin than this.
> 
> Also, you change the system out every day.
> 
> 
> I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.
> 
> 
> I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in hearing what you all think.
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Sun Oct 25 21:52:12 2020
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Sun, 25 Oct 2020 17:52:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
In-Reply-To: <A4C679ED-4F9B-40E5-B204-22E41F505CFA@gmail.com>
References: <A4C679ED-4F9B-40E5-B204-22E41F505CFA@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <38C4C60C-B62A-4A19-8071-CE6BFA78A91D@gmail.com>

I actually used it years ago. However, I never had very good luck with it. For one thing one of the things the system depends on is that the adhesive will stick to you throughout the day. I am one who actually perspires quite heavily year-round. I had a lot of trouble with those sticking to me. I didn?t even last six months and the system. Never had much luck with it. Unfortunately, don?t have a lot good to say about it. On the other hand, what did not work for me might work for a lot of other people. I guess it depends on the circumstances.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 25, 2020, at 5:37 PM, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I have not heard of this system, so I just looked it up myself. It does look like a great alternative for those of us who might not be able to get And accessible pump once our 530G warrantee is up next year. Let me know what you find out about it from your doctor. My only question is knowing how much insulin needs to be put in the patch to cover if you need to take extra insulin for a high blood sugar. It sounds like a great possibility though.
> 
>    Jamie 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 25, 2020, at 4:05 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello everyone,
>> 
>> 
>> Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?
>> 
>> If so, does anyone here use it?
>> 
>> 
>> I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, earlier today. I've never heard of it before.
>> 
>> However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about it, and see if it might be right for me.
>> 
>> 
>> From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, if you need more insulin than this.
>> 
>> Also, you change the system out every day.
>> 
>> 
>> I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.
>> 
>> 
>> I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in hearing what you all think.
>> 
>> 
>> Thank you,
>> 
>> 
>> Terri
>> 
>> 
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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Mon Oct 26 11:49:58 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:49:58 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
In-Reply-To: <38C4C60C-B62A-4A19-8071-CE6BFA78A91D@gmail.com>
References: <A4C679ED-4F9B-40E5-B204-22E41F505CFA@gmail.com>,
 <38C4C60C-B62A-4A19-8071-CE6BFA78A91D@gmail.com>
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Hello again,

Thank you both for the responses. I really appreciate it. I?m glad to know of all experiences. Even the not so good ones. Also, I figure if sharing what I learn about this device helps someone else, then that?s definitely a good thing.

So I was curious, could someone without any vision at all, easily use this?
I don?t have any vision at all. I would be concerned about filling the device with insulin. If it?s something I can even use, to begin with. I?m definitely planning to look into it.

Also, I wonder how it delivers insulin throughout the day?
I know on the website, it mentions that you can give yourself meal-time insulin by pressing a button. But from what I read, it states it gives small doses of insulin throughout the day, as your body would normally do.

Well, I will keep you all posted on anything else I might learn about this. And if I end up getting it.

Thank you,

Terri

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 25, 2020, at 4:53 PM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I actually used it years ago. However, I never had very good luck with it. For one thing one of the things the system depends on is that the adhesive will stick to you throughout the day. I am one who actually perspires quite heavily year-round. I had a lot of trouble with those sticking to me. I didn?t even last six months and the system. Never had much luck with it. Unfortunately, don?t have a lot good to say about it. On the other hand, what did not work for me might work for a lot of other people. I guess it depends on the circumstances.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 25, 2020, at 5:37 PM, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I have not heard of this system, so I just looked it up myself. It does look like a great alternative for those of us who might not be able to get And accessible pump once our 530G warrantee is up next year. Let me know what you find out about it from your doctor. My only question is knowing how much insulin needs to be put in the patch to cover if you need to take extra insulin for a high blood sugar. It sounds like a great possibility though.
>> 
>>   Jamie 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 25, 2020, at 4:05 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hello everyone,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?
>>> 
>>> If so, does anyone here use it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, earlier today. I've never heard of it before.
>>> 
>>> However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about it, and see if it might be right for me.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, if you need more insulin than this.
>>> 
>>> Also, you change the system out every day.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in hearing what you all think.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Thank you,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Terri
>>> 
>>> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Mon Oct 26 14:09:24 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:09:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB6839D9A9C6A1E91A4B4D8F2FA8180@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839D9A9C6A1E91A4B4D8F2FA8180@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <3F21287DB5034403971DF3D608CB59F6@eileen>

Terry,

I never used the V-go, but seem to recall discussions about it a while back. If I am recalling this correctly, It does infuse insulin somewhat like a pump. However, it cannot be fine-tuned with dosages as an insulin pump can. It just kind of does a continuous drip into you at a set rate so if I have that right that would mean you can potentially have highs &/or lows at certain times of the day.

Of course this is all from my memory so you really need to ask a doctor about it. For me, personally, it would not work.

Eileen
From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go

Hello everyone,


Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?

If so, does anyone here use it?


I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, 
earlier today. I've never heard of it before.

However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about 
it, and see if it might be right for me.


>From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously 
delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, 
and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, 
if you need more insulin than this.

Also, you change the system out every day.


I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help 
me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They 
state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.


I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in 
hearing what you all think.


Thank you,


Terri


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Mon Oct 26 14:13:36 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:13:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
In-Reply-To: <001901d6ab07$926fa780$b74ef680$@gmail.com>
References: <B2C58243-65E3-43FB-BC0F-626D1ACE2D88@gmail.com>
 <31053033-EE0A-4941-9360-BE3088D52AA9@gmail.com>
 <001901d6ab07$926fa780$b74ef680$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1F8C82C4D82F450382B72F1D4F2E1A0E@eileen>

Actually, there is a double click when you snap the transmitter into the sensor. I usually give extra press down on it to make sure both sides have clicked correctly into the sensor.

Eileen

Eileen

From: Milton via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 3:46 PM
To: bkpollpeter at gmail.com ; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Milton 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hi,

If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the sensor to lock it in place.



-----Original Message-----
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com> 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the sensor.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach 
> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
>> 
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
>> 
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>> 
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a 
>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. 
>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy 
>> talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out 
>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my 
>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I 
>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Send Diabetes-Talk mailing list submissions to  
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>>> 
>>> Today's Topics:
>>> 
>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton) 
>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 5. Re: Dexcom CGM 
>>> (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle) 7. Dexcom 
>>> G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher) 8. Re: Dexcom G6 
>>> and getting a new phone question
>>>    (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani) 
>>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
>>> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
>>> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
>>> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
>>> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor 
>>> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
>>> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
>>> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
>>> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it
>>> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
>>> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
>>> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
>>> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
>>> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be 
>>> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
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>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>>  <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mcap%2540fastmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041456
>>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
>>> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
>>> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and 
>>> everything just transfers.
>>> 
>>>          Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurganus%2540&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657
>>> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>>> gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabet
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw0m
>>> WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or get 
>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabete
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%2540verizon.net&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> 
>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>> 
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>>> 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw03YFj2jqFa_SJxtuEeiNXi
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Subject: Digest Footer
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>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> End of Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>>> **********************************************
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Oct 26 18:42:30 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:42:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
In-Reply-To: <1F8C82C4D82F450382B72F1D4F2E1A0E@eileen>
References: <B2C58243-65E3-43FB-BC0F-626D1ACE2D88@gmail.com>
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 <001901d6ab07$926fa780$b74ef680$@gmail.com>
 <1F8C82C4D82F450382B72F1D4F2E1A0E@eileen>
Message-ID: <083b01d6abc7$c326cd70$49746850$@gmail.com>

And the transmitter is flush with the edge it locks into. Also, the app alerts you if the transmitter is not properly locked in. This has happened to me once, and I simply pushed it in properly without having to change the sensor, and it worked fine.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 9:14 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Actually, there is a double click when you snap the transmitter into the sensor. I usually give extra press down on it to make sure both sides have clicked correctly into the sensor.

Eileen

Eileen

From: Milton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 3:46 PM
To: bkpollpeter at gmail.com ; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Milton
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hi,

If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the sensor to lock it in place.



-----Original Message-----
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the sensor.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach 
> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
>> 
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
>> 
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>> 
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a 
>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it.
>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy 
>> talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out 
>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my 
>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I 
>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>> 
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>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton) 
>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 5. Re: Dexcom CGM
>>> (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle) 7. Dexcom
>>> G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher) 8. Re: Dexcom G6 
>>> and getting a new phone question
>>>    (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani) 
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. 
>>> You will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is 
>>> a knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part 
>>> to be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off 
>>> the sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit 
>>> sensor code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. 
>>> When you enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate 
>>> daily. Pull these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen 
>>> you want it to be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, 
>>> Gently push it down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is 
>>> off, there's a little button there that you will push down on. That 
>>> injects the sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the 
>>> applicator away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the 
>>> transmitter into the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, 
>>> and there will be a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> 
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>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind  
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>> et
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>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
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>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind  
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
>>>> or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> et
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>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
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>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,  
>>> <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
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>>>> et
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>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
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>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone  
>>> question
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>>> 
>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of 
>>> amazing how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each 
>>> other, tell the new one to pair with your old one or something like 
>>> that, and everything just transfers.
>>> 
>>>          Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
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>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone  
>>> question
>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 60 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
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>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.  So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Oct 26 23:42:49 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:42:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
In-Reply-To: <3F21287DB5034403971DF3D608CB59F6@eileen>
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When I first heard of V-go, years ago, it was recommended for people who
were Type two, where you could predictably use the same basal rates. But as
Bern said, it is a patch, so must stick to you. But if I were type 2 and not
using a more complicated pump, I'd sure check it out. The only down side
would be trying to catch up if it came off or you had to take it off for a
medical procedure or something. I do have this kind of experience with the
pods for my Omnipod. But hey, information is king and Terrie, you have
nothing to lose. I think on the early version I saw, you couldn't do meal
boluses with it. But with that, you'd really have to have some way of
knowing how much insulin was left in the patch. I don't know anything about
whether or not the patch comes preloaded with insulin or if you fill it.
Your turn, Bern.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 7:09 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go

Terry,

I never used the V-go, but seem to recall discussions about it a while back.
If I am recalling this correctly, It does infuse insulin somewhat like a
pump. However, it cannot be fine-tuned with dosages as an insulin pump can.
It just kind of does a continuous drip into you at a set rate so if I have
that right that would mean you can potentially have highs &/or lows at
certain times of the day.

Of course this is all from my memory so you really need to ask a doctor
about it. For me, personally, it would not work.

Eileen
From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go

Hello everyone,


Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?

If so, does anyone here use it?


I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, 
earlier today. I've never heard of it before.

However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about 
it, and see if it might be right for me.


>From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously 
delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, 
and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, 
if you need more insulin than this.

Also, you change the system out every day.


I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help 
me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They 
state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.


I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in 
hearing what you all think.


Thank you,


Terri


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From 808keim at gmail.com  Tue Oct 27 16:06:38 2020
From: 808keim at gmail.com (Katie Keim)
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2020 06:06:38 -1000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] v-GO  RE: Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 21
Message-ID: <010501d6ac7b$27a0c1d0$76e24570$@gmail.com>

The V-GO advertises for type 2 diabetics and has 3 basal programs with a
limited number of bolus's you can give in a 24hour period. 

The link to their dosing guide is below.

Although a type 1, looked into it with my educator and endocrinologist as an
alternative to my insulin pump when its warranty runs out with no accessible
replacement pump options for now.

V-GO is not an option for me, my bolus doses are often less than 2 units.
https://www.go-vgo.com/hcp/prescribing-dosing/overview/
Definitely talk with your educator and physician; it may be a good fit for
you.

Aloha, Katie

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   3. Re: Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
      (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
   4. Re: V-Go (Veronica Elsea)


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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:09:24 -0400
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
Message-ID: <3F21287DB5034403971DF3D608CB59F6 at eileen>
Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="iso-8859-1"

Terry,

I never used the V-go, but seem to recall discussions about it a while back.
If I am recalling this correctly, It does infuse insulin somewhat like a
pump. However, it cannot be fine-tuned with dosages as an insulin pump can.
It just kind of does a continuous drip into you at a set rate so if I have
that right that would mean you can potentially have highs &/or lows at
certain times of the day.

Of course this is all from my memory so you really need to ask a doctor
about it. For me, personally, it would not work.

Eileen
From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go

Hello everyone,


Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?

If so, does anyone here use it?


I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, 
earlier today. I've never heard of it before.

However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about 
it, and see if it might be right for me.


>From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously 
delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, 
and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, 
if you need more insulin than this.

Also, you change the system out every day.


I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help 
me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They 
state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.


I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in 
hearing what you all think.


Thank you,


Terri


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Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 10:13:36 -0400
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: <mota1252 at gmail.com>, "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
	<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
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Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="utf-8"

Actually, there is a double click when you snap the transmitter into the
sensor. I usually give extra press down on it to make sure both sides have
clicked correctly into the sensor.

Eileen

Eileen

From: Milton via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 3:46 PM
To: bkpollpeter at gmail.com ; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Milton 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hi,

If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click
sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the
sensor to lock it in place.



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From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com> 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the
sensor.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach 
> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a
prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need
it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change
sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true
reading depending on how you feel.
>> 
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a
comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose
monitor reading is.
>> 
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but
my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have
to check with your insurance provider.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>> 
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a 
>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it. 
>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy 
>> talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out 
>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my 
>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I 
>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>> 
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>>> Today's Topics:
>>> 
>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton) 
>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 5. Re: Dexcom CGM 
>>> (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle) 7. Dexcom 
>>> G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher) 8. Re: Dexcom G6 
>>> and getting a new phone question
>>>    (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani) 
>>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. You 
>>> will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is a 
>>> knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part to 
>>> be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off the 
>>> sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit sensor 
>>> code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. When you 
>>> enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate daily. Pull 
>>> these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen you want it to 
>>> be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, Gently push it
>>> down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is off, there's a 
>>> little button there that you will push down on. That injects the 
>>> sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the applicator 
>>> away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the transmitter into 
>>> the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, and there will be 
>>> a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how it 
>>> sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to get 
>>> everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> 657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or
if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor.
It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a
sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and
thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not
noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young
children, and it does not get in my way.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>  <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a
diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial
installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and
transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but
the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible
for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me,
and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan.
Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the
code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can
usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both
the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son.
I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the
sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every
three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>>  <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to
get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a
diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial
installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and
transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but
the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible
for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me,
and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan.
Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the
code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can
usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both
the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son.
I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the
sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every
three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabe
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041
>>>> 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>>> 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or
>>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabet
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16
>>>> 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
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>>> your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mcap%2540fastmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041456
>>> 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I
switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of amazing 
>>> how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each other, tell 
>>> the new one to pair with your old one or something like that, and 
>>> everything just transfers.
>>> 
>>>          Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurganus%2540&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657
>>> 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>>> gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>>  question
>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the
Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech
support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their
support line to be helpful.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I
switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
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>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> 
>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a
Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.
So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to
get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a
diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial
installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and
transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but
the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible
for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me,
and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan.
Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the
code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can
usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both
the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son.
I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the
sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every
three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t the 
>>>> right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand how 
>>>> it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how to 
>>>> get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great. 
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:42:30 -0500
From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
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Content-Type: text/plain;	charset="utf-8"

And the transmitter is flush with the edge it locks into. Also, the app
alerts you if the transmitter is not properly locked in. This has happened
to me once, and I simply pushed it in properly without having to change the
sensor, and it worked fine.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 9:14 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Actually, there is a double click when you snap the transmitter into the
sensor. I usually give extra press down on it to make sure both sides have
clicked correctly into the sensor.

Eileen

Eileen

From: Milton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 3:46 PM
To: bkpollpeter at gmail.com ; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Milton
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hi,

If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click
sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the
sensor to lock it in place.



-----Original Message-----
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18

Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the
sensor.

Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach 
> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps.  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a
prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need
it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change
sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true
reading depending on how you feel.
>> 
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a
comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose
monitor reading is.
>> 
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but
my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have
to check with your insurance provider.
>> 
>> Milton
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>> 
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a 
>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it.
>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy 
>> talking meter and decks calm? I?m thinking not but I?m holding out 
>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my 
>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I 
>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>> 
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>> 
>>>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 7:00 AM, diabetes-talk-request at nfbnet.org wrote:
>>> 
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>>> Today's Topics:
>>> 
>>> 1. Dexcom CGM (Chad Nelson)
>>> 2. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 3. Re: Dexcom CGM (Milton) 
>>> 4. Re: Dexcom CGM (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 5. Re: Dexcom CGM
>>> (bkpollpeter at gmail.com) 6. Re: Dexcom CGM (Mike Capelle) 7. Dexcom
>>> G6 and getting a new phone question (Greg Wocher) 8. Re: Dexcom G6 
>>> and getting a new phone question
>>>    (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
>>> 9. Re: Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question (Eileen Scrivani) 
>>> 10. Re: Dexcom CGM (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> --
>>> 
>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <46A3AA38-5A69-416E-A1DE-EDEC892455EF at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <72B958BD-7787-4B79-8B90-F7EF63625BF4 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy. 
>>> You will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is 
>>> a knob on the top part, I called the shark fin.  you want this part 
>>> to be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off 
>>> the sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit 
>>> sensor code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it. 
>>> When you enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate 
>>> daily. Pull these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen 
>>> you want it to be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin, 
>>> Gently push it down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is 
>>> off, there's a little button there that you will push down on. That 
>>> injects the sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the 
>>> applicator away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the 
>>> transmitter into the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor, 
>>> and there will be a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> be 
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>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
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>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <003c01d6a94e$9256beb0$b7043c10$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> Hello Chad,
>>> 
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>> 
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>> 
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>> 
>>> Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> et 
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>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>> te
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>>> 45 657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind  
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <B41B5D0A-758B-4F4B-9A73-C541BCBB4CA2 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or
if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor.
It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a
sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and
thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not
noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young
children, and it does not get in my way.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> be 
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>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
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>>>> et
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>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
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>>>> be 
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>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
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>>>> et
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>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind  
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <6CA61A30-1F6D-4FBC-8C15-EDAE149E8C5A at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a
diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial
installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and
transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but
the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible
for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me,
and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan.
Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the
code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can
usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both
the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son.
I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the
sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every
three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/dia
>>>> be 
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>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
>>>> or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diab
>>>> et
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> be 
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvV
>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
>>>> or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diab
>>>> et
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=
>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,  
>>> <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <000801d6a95a$6c251a50$446f4ef0$@fastmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="utf-8"
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to
get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a
diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial
installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and
transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but
the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible
for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me,
and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan.
Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the
code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can
usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both
the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son.
I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the
sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every
three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/dia
>>>> be 
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvV
>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
>>>> or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diab
>>>> et
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>> be 
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvV
>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
>>>> or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diab
>>>> et
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/bkpollpeter%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=
>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> et 
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>> 0m WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or 
>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabe
>>> te
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/mcap%2540fastmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=160414
>>> 56 57000000&usg=AOvVaw1W9OX4lf6y-HFi8af7uWll
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> Message-ID: <E7B7D148-CC89-455A-AADA-0A6B93360231 at gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset=us-ascii
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I
switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone  
>>> question
>>> Message-ID: <070801d6a961$0fa63140$2ef293c0$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="us-ascii"
>>> 
>>> Hi Greg!  When you port your old phone to your new one, everything 
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone.  It is kind of 
>>> amazing how it works.  You just set your two phones next to each 
>>> other, tell the new one to pair with your old one or something like 
>>> that, and everything just transfers.
>>> 
>>>          Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I 
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diab
>>> et 
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>>> 0m WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or 
>>> get your account info for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabe
>>> te
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/jamielgurganus%2540&source=gmail-imap&ust=16041456
>>> 57 000000&usg=AOvVaw3GTqIHbY4rSav3rhb4oW6h
>>> gmail.com
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone  
>>> question
>>> Message-ID: <2CBD8C07E3A949D2A5D82F283C065CC7 at eileen>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the
Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech
support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their
support line to be helpful.
>>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> 
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I
switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it? 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diab
>>> et 
>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvVaw
>>> 0m WoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options or 
>>> get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabe
>>> te
>>> s-talk_nfbnet.org/etscrivani%2540verizon.net&source=gmail-imap&ust=1
>>> 60 4145657000000&usg=AOvVaw3uHVUs6NChjD1SkH3siktl
>>> 
>>> ------------------------------
>>> 
>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> Message-ID: <006301d6a96e$0e5b27c0$2b117740$@gmail.com>
>>> Content-Type: text/plain;    charset="UTF-8"
>>> 
>>> 
>>> That isn't exactly true.  It depends on how you have Humana.  I have a
Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom.
So, I think it depends on which plan you have.  Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; 
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to
get my free style.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>> 
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a
diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial
installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and
transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but
the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible
for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me,
and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan.
Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the
code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can
usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both
the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son.
I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the
sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every
three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to
schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up
with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for
your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes
Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible
on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need
to know.
>>>> 
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and
get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>> 
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to
get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish
this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from
Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will
have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>> 
>>>> Good luck.
>>>> 
>>>> Milton
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>> 
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM, 
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone 
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t 
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand 
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how 
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/dia
>>>> be 
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvV
>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
>>>> or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> https://www.google.com/url?q=http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diab
>>>> et
>>>> es-talk_nfbnet.org/mota1252%2540gmail.com&source=gmail-imap&ust=160
>>>> 41 45657000000&usg=AOvVaw1Nfr-h0TKW-vHzMJqR2M6G
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>>> be 
>>>> tes-talk_nfbnet.org&source=gmail-imap&ust=1604145657000000&usg=AOvV
>>>> aw 0mWoDyCqktZGNzMFyOPfHO To unsubscribe, change your list options 
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>>>> et
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>>>> 16 04145657000000&usg=AOvVaw2MVBZW-BKZ1cZtaLiVAoVo
>>> 
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Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:42:49 -0700
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go
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When I first heard of V-go, years ago, it was recommended for people who
were Type two, where you could predictably use the same basal rates. But as
Bern said, it is a patch, so must stick to you. But if I were type 2 and not
using a more complicated pump, I'd sure check it out. The only down side
would be trying to catch up if it came off or you had to take it off for a
medical procedure or something. I do have this kind of experience with the
pods for my Omnipod. But hey, information is king and Terrie, you have
nothing to lose. I think on the early version I saw, you couldn't do meal
boluses with it. But with that, you'd really have to have some way of
knowing how much insulin was left in the patch. I don't know anything about
whether or not the patch comes preloaded with insulin or if you fill it.
Your turn, Bern.
Keep us posted on your research.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2020 7:09 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Eileen Scrivani
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go

Terry,

I never used the V-go, but seem to recall discussions about it a while back.
If I am recalling this correctly, It does infuse insulin somewhat like a
pump. However, it cannot be fine-tuned with dosages as an insulin pump can.
It just kind of does a continuous drip into you at a set rate so if I have
that right that would mean you can potentially have highs &/or lows at
certain times of the day.

Of course this is all from my memory so you really need to ask a doctor
about it. For me, personally, it would not work.

Eileen
From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2020 5:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] V-Go

Hello everyone,


Has anyone here ever heard of V-Go?

If so, does anyone here use it?


I learned about this while searching for something else on the internet, 
earlier today. I've never heard of it before.

However, I am very interested in it. I plan to talk to my doctor about 
it, and see if it might be right for me.


>From what I understand, it's a device you wear, and it continuously 
delivers fast-acting insulin. Also, for meals, you can press a button, 
and it will deliver 2 units at a time. But you can continually press it, 
if you need more insulin than this.

Also, you change the system out every day.


I definitely would like to have this, if the doctor thinks it could help 
me. Also, if I could use it pretty easily, being totally blind. They 
state that it is covered by Medicare part D. So this is definitely a plus.


I hope someone knows what I am talking about. I'd be very interested in 
hearing what you all think.


Thank you,


Terri


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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Wed Oct 28 18:58:47 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:58:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


This past Monday was my appointment for my diabetes. As I mentioned in 
previous messages, I was switching my care over to my primary care 
doctor. In doing this, I will now also have appointments with a nurse 
practicianer who will help me with meal planning and such.


My first appointment with her went very, very well. I am so happy, and 
so thankful that I made these changes. I was worried about doing this. 
But I'm not any longer.


I felt very comfortable with her. I felt she was well educated, and kept 
up with things. She answered all my questions. I didn't feel stupid for 
what I had to ask. I felt like I was receiving top-notch care. I needed 
this after how I had been feeling with my diabetes specialest.


She asked me if I wanted meal and snack ideas. I told her I did. So she 
emailed me a PDF. She also printed it out. This way if I had someone who 
could help me look it over, or a way to scan it, I could. She also told 
me that if I couldn't access the PDF, to let her know and she would find 
a way to help me be able to access it.

I loved that she was more than willing to make things accessible for me. 
Or help me figure out ways to access stuff. I do have sighted assistance 
at times. But it's limited.


My A1C is down to 7. In about 3 months it's gone from 7.6, to 7. So I 
feel that's pretty good. I'm happy that it's continuing to go down. I 
want this to keep happening.


Also, she decided to leave my Treseba at 80 units.

However, she lowered my Novolog at breakfast from 25 units, to 20 units. 
Right now, lunch is still at 25, and dinner is still at 30.

She asked me what I thought of the Ozempic. I told her I didn't think it 
affected me nearly as badly as the Victoza had. But that I still thought 
it caused a lot of stomach upset. But I also told her that in some ways 
I think it helps me eat less. That once when I didn't have it for a 
week, I felt rather more hungry than usual. She said this was possible.


I told her that my goal is to eventually need less insulin. But that I 
didn't know if this was possible. So she told me that if I were 
interested, that in time I could possibly try a pill at dinner, instead 
of insulin. I told her that I would consider this. But the medications 
such as, Farcega, and Jardiance made me nervous. To me, the side affects 
seem awful. But I am open to this.


I decided that for now I won't ask her about the V-Go system. I am very 
curious about it. But for now I think I need to have other priorities. I 
hope that makes some sense?


So that's what happened. I go back in mid November for a follow-up 
visit. She also did tell me that my lows were in the 4 percent range, 
and that this wasn't good. She said she'd prefer to see them at 2 
percent. Then she also stated that something else was at 95 percent, and 
that this was phenomenal. I meant to ask her what she was talking about. 
But we got onto other things, and I never got back around to it. She was 
viewing my Libre system, when she said both of these things.


I feel so much better about things, now that I've gone to this 
appointment. I look forward to eating better, and making better choices 
for myself. I look forward to having better controlled diabetes, and not 
having to worry about it so much.


Thank you to all of you who have kindly offered me support and advice. I 
truly appreciate it. I will keep you all posted on how things are going 
with me. My biggest struggle is realizing when I am truly hungry, or 
just wanting to eat, because I'm bored and it's something to do.


Terri



From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Wed Oct 28 19:05:16 2020
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:05:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating 
more whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think 
the bread I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.


I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as 
this is where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something 
that's not too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?

But also, something that's high in fiber.

Is there such a bread like this?


A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know 
anything about this bread?


Thank you,


Terri



From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 19:15:54 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:15:54 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <005601d6ad5e$c240b540$46c21fc0$@gmail.com>

Good job. Keep it up.i was in the same boat as you after 2 .5 years, my a1c
from 10.5 is now down to 6.3.   

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 11:59 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment

Hello everyone,


This past Monday was my appointment for my diabetes. As I mentioned in
previous messages, I was switching my care over to my primary care doctor.
In doing this, I will now also have appointments with a nurse practicianer
who will help me with meal planning and such.


My first appointment with her went very, very well. I am so happy, and so
thankful that I made these changes. I was worried about doing this. 
But I'm not any longer.


I felt very comfortable with her. I felt she was well educated, and kept 
up with things. She answered all my questions. I didn't feel stupid for 
what I had to ask. I felt like I was receiving top-notch care. I needed 
this after how I had been feeling with my diabetes specialest.


She asked me if I wanted meal and snack ideas. I told her I did. So she 
emailed me a PDF. She also printed it out. This way if I had someone who 
could help me look it over, or a way to scan it, I could. She also told 
me that if I couldn't access the PDF, to let her know and she would find 
a way to help me be able to access it.

I loved that she was more than willing to make things accessible for me. 
Or help me figure out ways to access stuff. I do have sighted assistance 
at times. But it's limited.


My A1C is down to 7. In about 3 months it's gone from 7.6, to 7. So I 
feel that's pretty good. I'm happy that it's continuing to go down. I 
want this to keep happening.


Also, she decided to leave my Treseba at 80 units.

However, she lowered my Novolog at breakfast from 25 units, to 20 units. 
Right now, lunch is still at 25, and dinner is still at 30.

She asked me what I thought of the Ozempic. I told her I didn't think it 
affected me nearly as badly as the Victoza had. But that I still thought 
it caused a lot of stomach upset. But I also told her that in some ways 
I think it helps me eat less. That once when I didn't have it for a 
week, I felt rather more hungry than usual. She said this was possible.


I told her that my goal is to eventually need less insulin. But that I 
didn't know if this was possible. So she told me that if I were 
interested, that in time I could possibly try a pill at dinner, instead 
of insulin. I told her that I would consider this. But the medications 
such as, Farcega, and Jardiance made me nervous. To me, the side affects 
seem awful. But I am open to this.


I decided that for now I won't ask her about the V-Go system. I am very 
curious about it. But for now I think I need to have other priorities. I 
hope that makes some sense?


So that's what happened. I go back in mid November for a follow-up 
visit. She also did tell me that my lows were in the 4 percent range, 
and that this wasn't good. She said she'd prefer to see them at 2 
percent. Then she also stated that something else was at 95 percent, and 
that this was phenomenal. I meant to ask her what she was talking about. 
But we got onto other things, and I never got back around to it. She was 
viewing my Libre system, when she said both of these things.


I feel so much better about things, now that I've gone to this 
appointment. I look forward to eating better, and making better choices 
for myself. I look forward to having better controlled diabetes, and not 
having to worry about it so much.


Thank you to all of you who have kindly offered me support and advice. I 
truly appreciate it. I will keep you all posted on how things are going 
with me. My biggest struggle is realizing when I am truly hungry, or 
just wanting to eat, because I'm bored and it's something to do.


Terri


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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 19:16:42 2020
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:16:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <005201d6ad5e$df10ce80$9d326b80$@gmail.com>

Hello Terri,

I'm not sure if you are a computer user using JAWS as your screen reader or
one of the screen enlarging software from Freedom Scientific.

If you are using the latest version of any of those software you now have a
way to OCR a pdf file and even pulling the text of that pdf file up into
Microsoft Word.

You can also use Adobe's Acrobat Reader DC to open a pdf file and still ocr
the file so that it is readable with your screen reader.

If you would like more instruction on how to do this, let me know.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:59 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment

Hello everyone,


This past Monday was my appointment for my diabetes. As I mentioned in
previous messages, I was switching my care over to my primary care doctor.
In doing this, I will now also have appointments with a nurse practicianer
who will help me with meal planning and such.


My first appointment with her went very, very well. I am so happy, and so
thankful that I made these changes. I was worried about doing this. 
But I'm not any longer.


I felt very comfortable with her. I felt she was well educated, and kept 
up with things. She answered all my questions. I didn't feel stupid for 
what I had to ask. I felt like I was receiving top-notch care. I needed 
this after how I had been feeling with my diabetes specialest.


She asked me if I wanted meal and snack ideas. I told her I did. So she 
emailed me a PDF. She also printed it out. This way if I had someone who 
could help me look it over, or a way to scan it, I could. She also told 
me that if I couldn't access the PDF, to let her know and she would find 
a way to help me be able to access it.

I loved that she was more than willing to make things accessible for me. 
Or help me figure out ways to access stuff. I do have sighted assistance 
at times. But it's limited.


My A1C is down to 7. In about 3 months it's gone from 7.6, to 7. So I 
feel that's pretty good. I'm happy that it's continuing to go down. I 
want this to keep happening.


Also, she decided to leave my Treseba at 80 units.

However, she lowered my Novolog at breakfast from 25 units, to 20 units. 
Right now, lunch is still at 25, and dinner is still at 30.

She asked me what I thought of the Ozempic. I told her I didn't think it 
affected me nearly as badly as the Victoza had. But that I still thought 
it caused a lot of stomach upset. But I also told her that in some ways 
I think it helps me eat less. That once when I didn't have it for a 
week, I felt rather more hungry than usual. She said this was possible.


I told her that my goal is to eventually need less insulin. But that I 
didn't know if this was possible. So she told me that if I were 
interested, that in time I could possibly try a pill at dinner, instead 
of insulin. I told her that I would consider this. But the medications 
such as, Farcega, and Jardiance made me nervous. To me, the side affects 
seem awful. But I am open to this.


I decided that for now I won't ask her about the V-Go system. I am very 
curious about it. But for now I think I need to have other priorities. I 
hope that makes some sense?


So that's what happened. I go back in mid November for a follow-up 
visit. She also did tell me that my lows were in the 4 percent range, 
and that this wasn't good. She said she'd prefer to see them at 2 
percent. Then she also stated that something else was at 95 percent, and 
that this was phenomenal. I meant to ask her what she was talking about. 
But we got onto other things, and I never got back around to it. She was 
viewing my Libre system, when she said both of these things.


I feel so much better about things, now that I've gone to this 
appointment. I look forward to eating better, and making better choices 
for myself. I look forward to having better controlled diabetes, and not 
having to worry about it so much.


Thank you to all of you who have kindly offered me support and advice. I 
truly appreciate it. I will keep you all posted on how things are going 
with me. My biggest struggle is realizing when I am truly hungry, or 
just wanting to eat, because I'm bored and it's something to do.


Terri


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From gtwocher at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 19:37:41 2020
From: gtwocher at gmail.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:37:41 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <5F79F8DE-D19B-42CE-8A33-3D8473BE1A2C@gmail.com>

Hello,
A good bread to look for at Walmart is Aunt Millie?s Light Whole Grain bread. It has 35 calories a slice with 2 slices having 17 total carbs and 6 grams of fiber. This is one of the healthiest breads at Walmart. 

Greg Wocher


> On Oct 28, 2020, at 3:05 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.
> 
> 
> I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?
> 
> But also, something that's high in fiber.
> 
> Is there such a bread like this?
> 
> 
> A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know anything about this bread?
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 20:32:55 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:32:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <0c4801d6ad69$84a86c90$8df945b0$@gmail.com>

Terry,

This is fantastic news. You should be incredibly proud of these
accomplishments. Keep it up.

PDFs are accessible depending on how it's created. If created as an image,
screenreaders won't recognize the text. It shouldn't be a big deal for the
clinic to format the PDF as a Word doc. It's quite easy to convert
back-and-forth

Also, if you use an iPhone, try reading the PDF from your phone. I find PDFs
that don't read with JAWS will with Voiceover.

Also, do you have an email for the nurse so you can email questions and
concerns? I frequently email my med staff if I need assistance and answers
in between appointments.

Congrats and keep up the good work.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:59 PM. 
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment

Hello everyone,


This past Monday was my appointment for my diabetes. As I mentioned in
previous messages, I was switching my care over to my primary care doctor.
In doing this, I will now also have appointments with a nurse practicianer
who will help me with meal planning and such.


My first appointment with her went very, very well. I am so happy, and so
thankful that I made these changes. I was worried about doing this. 
But I'm not any longer.


I felt very comfortable with her. I felt she was well educated, and kept 
up with things. She answered all my questions. I didn't feel stupid for 
what I had to ask. I felt like I was receiving top-notch care. I needed 
this after how I had been feeling with my diabetes specialest.


She asked me if I wanted meal and snack ideas. I told her I did. So she 
emailed me a PDF. She also printed it out. This way if I had someone who 
could help me look it over, or a way to scan it, I could. She also told 
me that if I couldn't access the PDF, to let her know and she would find 
a way to help me be able to access it.

I loved that she was more than willing to make things accessible for me. 
Or help me figure out ways to access stuff. I do have sighted assistance 
at times. But it's limited.


My A1C is down to 7. In about 3 months it's gone from 7.6, to 7. So I 
feel that's pretty good. I'm happy that it's continuing to go down. I 
want this to keep happening.


Also, she decided to leave my Treseba at 80 units.

However, she lowered my Novolog at breakfast from 25 units, to 20 units. 
Right now, lunch is still at 25, and dinner is still at 30.

She asked me what I thought of the Ozempic. I told her I didn't think it 
affected me nearly as badly as the Victoza had. But that I still thought 
it caused a lot of stomach upset. But I also told her that in some ways 
I think it helps me eat less. That once when I didn't have it for a 
week, I felt rather more hungry than usual. She said this was possible.


I told her that my goal is to eventually need less insulin. But that I 
didn't know if this was possible. So she told me that if I were 
interested, that in time I could possibly try a pill at dinner, instead 
of insulin. I told her that I would consider this. But the medications 
such as, Farcega, and Jardiance made me nervous. To me, the side affects 
seem awful. But I am open to this.


I decided that for now I won't ask her about the V-Go system. I am very 
curious about it. But for now I think I need to have other priorities. I 
hope that makes some sense?


So that's what happened. I go back in mid November for a follow-up 
visit. She also did tell me that my lows were in the 4 percent range, 
and that this wasn't good. She said she'd prefer to see them at 2 
percent. Then she also stated that something else was at 95 percent, and 
that this was phenomenal. I meant to ask her what she was talking about. 
But we got onto other things, and I never got back around to it. She was 
viewing my Libre system, when she said both of these things.


I feel so much better about things, now that I've gone to this 
appointment. I look forward to eating better, and making better choices 
for myself. I look forward to having better controlled diabetes, and not 
having to worry about it so much.


Thank you to all of you who have kindly offered me support and advice. I 
truly appreciate it. I will keep you all posted on how things are going 
with me. My biggest struggle is realizing when I am truly hungry, or 
just wanting to eat, because I'm bored and it's something to do.


Terri


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 20:36:49 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:36:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
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References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
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Terry,

Just look for a bread that is labeled whole grain or nine grain or ancient
grains. Sarah Lee has a version of this. But no bread is low carb.
Regardless of the bread, whole grain, white, gluten-free, a single slice is
about 15 grams of carbs. So, a sandwhich with 2 slices will be 30 grams of
carbs. Obviously bigger bread like Texas toast or French loaf will have
more. Likewise, tortilla wraps are the same. Even those claiming to be
low-carb are deceptive. Bread is bread, and if you are going to eat it,
there's no way getting around the carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:05 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Hello everyone,


So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more
whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread
I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.


I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is
where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not
too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?

But also, something that's high in fiber.

Is there such a bread like this?


A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know
anything about this bread?


Thank you,


Terri


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From jdashiel at panix.com  Wed Oct 28 20:49:52 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:49:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010281648440.21727@panix1.panix.com>

Manichevitz Rye, denser and denser breads with less air in them tend to
have better effects on blood sugar from what I've read.

On Wed, 28 Oct 2020, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:05:16
> From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more
> whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread I
> currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.
>
>
> I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is
> where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not
> too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?
>
> But also, something that's high in fiber.
>
> Is there such a bread like this?
>
>
> A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know
> anything about this bread?
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From rick.alfaro at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 21:04:57 2020
From: rick.alfaro at gmail.com (rick.alfaro at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:04:57 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
In-Reply-To: <0c4b01d6ad6a$10768630$31639290$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <0c4b01d6ad6a$10768630$31639290$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <07e501d6ad6d$fe099650$fa1cc2f0$@gmail.com>

Hi there. Actually, there are 2 breads that I've used personally that are
very low carb. 
1. From Aldi's Loven Fresh 0 net carb. It has 7 carbs and 7 fiber which
makes it 0 net carbs.
2. From Sam's Club, label just says low carb bread and sold in a bag of 2
loaves. It claims it is 2 net carbs.

There are a couple of YouTube offerings about some of these low carb breads
that should come up of you do a search.





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Terry,

Just look for a bread that is labeled whole grain or nine grain or ancient
grains. Sarah Lee has a version of this. But no bread is low carb.
Regardless of the bread, whole grain, white, gluten-free, a single slice is
about 15 grams of carbs. So, a sandwhich with 2 slices will be 30 grams of
carbs. Obviously bigger bread like Texas toast or French loaf will have
more. Likewise, tortilla wraps are the same. Even those claiming to be
low-carb are deceptive. Bread is bread, and if you are going to eat it,
there's no way getting around the carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:05 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Hello everyone,


So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more
whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread
I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.


I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is
where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not
too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?

But also, something that's high in fiber.

Is there such a bread like this?


A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know
anything about this bread?


Thank you,


Terri


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Wed Oct 28 21:11:12 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:11:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
In-Reply-To: <07e501d6ad6d$fe099650$fa1cc2f0$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <0c4b01d6ad6a$10768630$31639290$@gmail.com>
 <07e501d6ad6d$fe099650$fa1cc2f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0c7001d6ad6e$de247f70$9a6d7e50$@gmail.com>

This is great info, thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rick
Alfaro via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: rick.alfaro at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Hi there. Actually, there are 2 breads that I've used personally that are
very low carb. 
1. From Aldi's Loven Fresh 0 net carb. It has 7 carbs and 7 fiber which
makes it 0 net carbs.
2. From Sam's Club, label just says low carb bread and sold in a bag of 2
loaves. It claims it is 2 net carbs.

There are a couple of YouTube offerings about some of these low carb breads
that should come up of you do a search.





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Terry,

Just look for a bread that is labeled whole grain or nine grain or ancient
grains. Sarah Lee has a version of this. But no bread is low carb.
Regardless of the bread, whole grain, white, gluten-free, a single slice is
about 15 grams of carbs. So, a sandwhich with 2 slices will be 30 grams of
carbs. Obviously bigger bread like Texas toast or French loaf will have
more. Likewise, tortilla wraps are the same. Even those claiming to be
low-carb are deceptive. Bread is bread, and if you are going to eat it,
there's no way getting around the carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:05 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Hello everyone,


So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more
whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread
I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.


I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is
where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not
too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?

But also, something that's high in fiber.

Is there such a bread like this?


A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know
anything about this bread?


Thank you,


Terri


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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Oct 28 23:59:00 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:59:00 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
In-Reply-To: <07e501d6ad6d$fe099650$fa1cc2f0$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <0c4b01d6ad6a$10768630$31639290$@gmail.com>
 <07e501d6ad6d$fe099650$fa1cc2f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01af01d6ad86$4ed149d0$ec73dd70$@comcast.net>

I use flat-out wraps or fiber-one wraps a lot. One wrap is a good size and
it is 30 grams of carbs, but I use one and it is a good size. Sometimes I
see that as more filling than the two slices would be. I do not know whether
Walmart has wraps, as I rarely shop there. While I find I can save on some
things, many of the healthy items I try to eat cannot be purchased from
there.

Jeanette
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Rick Alfaro via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: rick.alfaro at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Hi there. Actually, there are 2 breads that I've used personally that are
very low carb. 
1. From Aldi's Loven Fresh 0 net carb. It has 7 carbs and 7 fiber which
makes it 0 net carbs.
2. From Sam's Club, label just says low carb bread and sold in a bag of 2
loaves. It claims it is 2 net carbs.

There are a couple of YouTube offerings about some of these low carb breads
that should come up of you do a search.





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Terry,

Just look for a bread that is labeled whole grain or nine grain or ancient
grains. Sarah Lee has a version of this. But no bread is low carb.
Regardless of the bread, whole grain, white, gluten-free, a single slice is
about 15 grams of carbs. So, a sandwhich with 2 slices will be 30 grams of
carbs. Obviously bigger bread like Texas toast or French loaf will have
more. Likewise, tortilla wraps are the same. Even those claiming to be
low-carb are deceptive. Bread is bread, and if you are going to eat it,
there's no way getting around the carbs.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:05 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread

Hello everyone,


So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more
whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread
I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.


I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is
where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not
too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?

But also, something that's high in fiber.

Is there such a bread like this?


A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know
anything about this bread?


Thank you,


Terri


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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Oct 29 00:37:25 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:37:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
In-Reply-To: <01af01d6ad86$4ed149d0$ec73dd70$@comcast.net>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839194767DE74E30A271B75A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <0c4b01d6ad6a$10768630$31639290$@gmail.com>
 <07e501d6ad6d$fe099650$fa1cc2f0$@gmail.com>
 <01af01d6ad86$4ed149d0$ec73dd70$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010282036120.9544@panix1.panix.com>

Tortillas are usually used to wrap things.  Sometimes also flat breads.
Tortillas you can make at home if you have a tortilla press.

On Wed, 28 Oct 2020, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:59:00
> 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] Choosing a decent bread
>
> I use flat-out wraps or fiber-one wraps a lot. One wrap is a good size and
> it is 30 grams of carbs, but I use one and it is a good size. Sometimes I
> see that as more filling than the two slices would be. I do not know whether
> Walmart has wraps, as I rarely shop there. While I find I can save on some
> things, many of the healthy items I try to eat cannot be purchased from
> there.
>
> Jeanette
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Rick Alfaro via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 5:05 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: rick.alfaro at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
>
> Hi there. Actually, there are 2 breads that I've used personally that are
> very low carb.
> 1. From Aldi's Loven Fresh 0 net carb. It has 7 carbs and 7 fiber which
> makes it 0 net carbs.
> 2. From Sam's Club, label just says low carb bread and sold in a bag of 2
> loaves. It claims it is 2 net carbs.
>
> There are a couple of YouTube offerings about some of these low carb breads
> that should come up of you do a search.
>
>
>
>
>
> Warmest regards
>
> Rick Alfaro
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:37 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
>
> Terry,
>
> Just look for a bread that is labeled whole grain or nine grain or ancient
> grains. Sarah Lee has a version of this. But no bread is low carb.
> Regardless of the bread, whole grain, white, gluten-free, a single slice is
> about 15 grams of carbs. So, a sandwhich with 2 slices will be 30 grams of
> carbs. Obviously bigger bread like Texas toast or French loaf will have
> more. Likewise, tortilla wraps are the same. Even those claiming to be
> low-carb are deceptive. Bread is bread, and if you are going to eat it,
> there's no way getting around the carbs.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:05 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Choosing a decent bread
>
> Hello everyone,
>
>
> So one of the things that was mentioned in my appointment was, eating more
> whole grains. Sometimes we eat sandwiches for lunch. I don't think the bread
> I currently use is good enough. It's, Sarah Lee, honey wheat.
>
>
> I would like to find a bread that I will likely find at Wal-Mart, as this is
> where we do the majority of our shopping. I am wanting something that's not
> too many carbs. But I don't know if this is even possible?
>
> But also, something that's high in fiber.
>
> Is there such a bread like this?
>
>
> A friend of mind mentioned one called, Healthy Life. Do any of you know
> anything about this bread?
>
>
> Thank you,
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Thu Oct 29 02:10:36 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:10:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment
In-Reply-To: <0c4801d6ad69$84a86c90$8df945b0$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683990B3125909783493EAB6A8170@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <0c4801d6ad69$84a86c90$8df945b0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01c501d6ad98$b73d4b10$25b7e130$@comcast.net>

Terri, This is great news. The drop in a1C and your positive attitude are
the best I have seen since you started emailing us. Even now I look at
people's suggestions and take the ones I think I will use and add them to my
files. And even if this is all  good, it is normal to have a bad eating day
once in a while or to once in a while feel frustrated. But I am thrilled
that you saw someone who made you feel comfortable and was willing to be
helpful. Don't worry about medication changes. Sometimes it takes
experimenting. Slow and steady is the best way unless there is an emergency.
It sounds like this is a great start. When I went on Insulin I was so happy
to be feeling better than I had in years that I have vowed I will not get
off. Just take it one step at a time.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 4:33 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment

Terry,

This is fantastic news. You should be incredibly proud of these
accomplishments. Keep it up.

PDFs are accessible depending on how it's created. If created as an image,
screenreaders won't recognize the text. It shouldn't be a big deal for the
clinic to format the PDF as a Word doc. It's quite easy to convert
back-and-forth

Also, if you use an iPhone, try reading the PDF from your phone. I find PDFs
that don't read with JAWS will with Voiceover.

Also, do you have an email for the nurse so you can email questions and
concerns? I frequently email my med staff if I need assistance and answers
in between appointments.

Congrats and keep up the good work.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 1:59 PM. 
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Regarding my diabetes education appointment

Hello everyone,


This past Monday was my appointment for my diabetes. As I mentioned in
previous messages, I was switching my care over to my primary care doctor.
In doing this, I will now also have appointments with a nurse practicianer
who will help me with meal planning and such.


My first appointment with her went very, very well. I am so happy, and so
thankful that I made these changes. I was worried about doing this. 
But I'm not any longer.


I felt very comfortable with her. I felt she was well educated, and kept 
up with things. She answered all my questions. I didn't feel stupid for 
what I had to ask. I felt like I was receiving top-notch care. I needed 
this after how I had been feeling with my diabetes specialest.


She asked me if I wanted meal and snack ideas. I told her I did. So she 
emailed me a PDF. She also printed it out. This way if I had someone who 
could help me look it over, or a way to scan it, I could. She also told 
me that if I couldn't access the PDF, to let her know and she would find 
a way to help me be able to access it.

I loved that she was more than willing to make things accessible for me. 
Or help me figure out ways to access stuff. I do have sighted assistance 
at times. But it's limited.


My A1C is down to 7. In about 3 months it's gone from 7.6, to 7. So I 
feel that's pretty good. I'm happy that it's continuing to go down. I 
want this to keep happening.


Also, she decided to leave my Treseba at 80 units.

However, she lowered my Novolog at breakfast from 25 units, to 20 units. 
Right now, lunch is still at 25, and dinner is still at 30.

She asked me what I thought of the Ozempic. I told her I didn't think it 
affected me nearly as badly as the Victoza had. But that I still thought 
it caused a lot of stomach upset. But I also told her that in some ways 
I think it helps me eat less. That once when I didn't have it for a 
week, I felt rather more hungry than usual. She said this was possible.


I told her that my goal is to eventually need less insulin. But that I 
didn't know if this was possible. So she told me that if I were 
interested, that in time I could possibly try a pill at dinner, instead 
of insulin. I told her that I would consider this. But the medications 
such as, Farcega, and Jardiance made me nervous. To me, the side affects 
seem awful. But I am open to this.


I decided that for now I won't ask her about the V-Go system. I am very 
curious about it. But for now I think I need to have other priorities. I 
hope that makes some sense?


So that's what happened. I go back in mid November for a follow-up 
visit. She also did tell me that my lows were in the 4 percent range, 
and that this wasn't good. She said she'd prefer to see them at 2 
percent. Then she also stated that something else was at 95 percent, and 
that this was phenomenal. I meant to ask her what she was talking about. 
But we got onto other things, and I never got back around to it. She was 
viewing my Libre system, when she said both of these things.


I feel so much better about things, now that I've gone to this 
appointment. I look forward to eating better, and making better choices 
for myself. I look forward to having better controlled diabetes, and not 
having to worry about it so much.


Thank you to all of you who have kindly offered me support and advice. I 
truly appreciate it. I will keep you all posted on how things are going 
with me. My biggest struggle is realizing when I am truly hungry, or 
just wanting to eat, because I'm bored and it's something to do.


Terri


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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Thu Oct 29 18:20:47 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:20:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
Message-ID: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>

Hi Everyone,
I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.

Alan


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

From diana56cook at gmail.com  Thu Oct 29 18:39:28 2020
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:39:28 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <130BC2F7-40F8-48F7-B545-79D96B1A23DD@gmail.com>

Good going, Alan! Last week,mine was 7.5, which is an improvement ! I am praising God! We will persevere! Diana cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 29, 2020, at 14:23, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Everyone,
> I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From jdashiel at panix.com  Thu Oct 29 19:50:07 2020
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:50:07 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <130BC2F7-40F8-48F7-B545-79D96B1A23DD@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
 <130BC2F7-40F8-48F7-B545-79D96B1A23DD@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <alpine.NEB.2.23.451.2010291549090.11016@panix1.panix.com>

Six months ago I got 6.4 on A1C and just last week I got 6.2 with all
other numbers being good.

On Thu, 29 Oct 2020, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:39:28
> From: Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
>
> Good going, Alan! Last week,mine was 7.5, which is an improvement ! I am praising God! We will persevere! Diana cook
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Oct 29, 2020, at 14:23, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > ?Hi Everyone,
> > I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.
> >
> > Alan
> >
> >
> > "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> >
> > My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Oct 29 19:55:48 2020
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 15:55:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D77C15721EB94663A53034392A250239@eileen>

Alan,

That is great! A more than 2 point drop is excellent work on your part.

Eileen

From: Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:20 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Alan Wheeler 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.

Hi Everyone,
I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.

Alan


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Thu Oct 29 20:13:40 2020
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:13:40 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
Message-ID: <aa7031da.3e19.4e3d.bcd4.3ad278be2beb@samobile.net>

Congratulations, Alan, keep up the good work! If I could see myself, 
I'd look in a magic mirror and see myself turning green with envy. 
Better yet, if I see you as an example to follow.
Dotty Martin


From tct71887 at gmail.com  Thu Oct 29 21:38:55 2020
From: tct71887 at gmail.com (Theresa Taylor)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:38:55 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <EEEECB9B-9C25-4D63-BF32-E0C4F6494BB0@gmail.com>

That is fantastic! You should be super proud of yourself! 

Be a blessing to someone today
Rev. Dr. Theresa C Taylor
Blog: www.seektheson.org/blog
Website: www.seektheson.org

> On Oct 29, 2020, at 2:23 PM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Everyone,
> I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Thu Oct 29 21:48:49 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:48:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <EEEECB9B-9C25-4D63-BF32-E0C4F6494BB0@gmail.com>
References: <EEEECB9B-9C25-4D63-BF32-E0C4F6494BB0@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A825DDA0-4024-49A3-BA53-BCCC1E20BF3D@gmail.com>

Thank you. I am very proud, and very happy, too.


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 29, 2020, at 2:39 PM, Theresa Taylor via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?That is fantastic! You should be super proud of yourself! 
> 
> Be a blessing to someone today
> Rev. Dr. Theresa C Taylor
> Blog: www.seektheson.org/blog
> Website: www.seektheson.org
> 
>> On Oct 29, 2020, at 2:23 PM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Everyone,
>> I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.
>> 
>> Alan
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Thu Oct 29 22:43:14 2020
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:43:14 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0f1d01d6ae44$e3bbc070$ab334150$@gmail.com>

Yeah, congrats!

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:21 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.

Hi Everyone,
I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in
June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I
just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is
progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.

Alan


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From deniserob at gmail.com  Fri Oct 30 09:09:55 2020
From: deniserob at gmail.com (Dr Denise M Robinson)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 05:09:55 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A4A551DB-A27F-48C9-B92F-6206762F2DA2@gmail.com>

Yahoo Alan

Sent from Dr Denise M Robinson 

> On Oct 29, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Everyone,
> I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.
> 
> Alan
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
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From stanley7709 at gmail.com  Fri Oct 30 10:18:16 2020
From: stanley7709 at gmail.com (Steve Cook)
Date: Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:18:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.
In-Reply-To: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
References: <267734C2-7B58-476A-BF38-4473A82ECC24@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <014a01d6aea5$fbb49100$f31db300$@gmail.com>

You are making progress and that is a good start!

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2020 2:21 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Got my A1C.

Hi Everyone,
I believe that in an earlier post I mentioned my A1C, which was taken in
June was, I believe, 9.2. Well, I had to have some blood work done, and I
just found out my A1C is down to 7.0. I know this isn't the ideal, but it is
progress in the right direction and I wanted to share this victory with you.

Alan


"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 14:31:07 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 07:31:07 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
Message-ID: <786C0D2F-9E04-4A45-B958-9D5B2F45FC92@gmail.com>

Hello everyone,
I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14. Is the Libre compatible?

Alan

"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Oct 31 15:23:43 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:23:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <786C0D2F-9E04-4A45-B958-9D5B2F45FC92@gmail.com>
References: <786C0D2F-9E04-4A45-B958-9D5B2F45FC92@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>

I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Alan Wheeler
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

Hello everyone,
I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
Is the Libre compatible?

Alan

"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 15:33:32 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:33:32 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
References: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <EEFF44FF-944A-40A1-90EA-C7BD596C47EC@gmail.com>

I have the phone, I just need to update the IOS. 



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> Hello everyone,
> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
> Is the Libre compatible?
> 
> Alan
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Oct 31 18:26:34 2020
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 11:26:34 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
References: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>

My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> Hello everyone,
> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
> Is the Libre compatible?
> 
> Alan
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Oct 31 19:59:59 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:59:59 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>
References: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
 <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> Hello everyone,
> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
> Is the Libre compatible?
> 
> Alan
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:17:24 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:17:24 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>

What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
>> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
>> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
>> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
>> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>> Is the Libre compatible?
>> 
>> Alan
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
>> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> _______________________________________________
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>> 
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From mcap at fastmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:20:06 2020
From: mcap at fastmail.com (Mike Capelle)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:20:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002901d6afc3$393d4ad0$abb7e070$@fastmail.com>

Yes, they sure do work

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 3:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
>> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
>> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
>> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
>> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>> Is the Libre compatible?
>> 
>> Alan
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
>> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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>> st.net
>> 
>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Oct 31 20:21:03 2020
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:21:03 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
References: <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <77DAC205-1473-4E68-A17B-A250BA50D7AC@laurelcreekmusic.com>

The app does not work well with voiceover. So we do not have access to the alarms and such.


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:18 PM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>> 
>> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
>>> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>>> 
>>> Jeanette
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
>>> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
>>> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
>>> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>>> Is the Libre compatible?
>>> 
>>> Alan
>>> 
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
>>> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> 
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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/kutash-jm%40comca
>>> 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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From blindsticks at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:24:09 2020
From: blindsticks at gmail.com (Alan Wheeler)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:24:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <77DAC205-1473-4E68-A17B-A250BA50D7AC@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <77DAC205-1473-4E68-A17B-A250BA50D7AC@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <5D4EEA0C-1A0F-46D8-9E6A-93BED4DA6D7E@gmail.com>

So, then, is it worth the effort to even get one?



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:22 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The app does not work well with voiceover. So we do not have access to the alarms and such.
> 
> 
> Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:18 PM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
>>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>>> 
>>> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
>>>> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>>>> 
>>>> Jeanette
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>>>> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>>>> 
>>>> Hello everyone,
>>>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
>>>> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
>>>> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
>>>> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>>>> Is the Libre compatible?
>>>> 
>>>> Alan
>>>> 
>>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
>>>> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>>> 
>>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPad
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Oct 31 20:23:53 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 16:23:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
 <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>
 <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <002d01d6afc3$ce509780$6af1c680$@comcast.net>

The Libra 2 has not come out for us yet in an accessible form. Likely your insurance company will not cover it if you are not taking Insulin and testing 3 to 4 times a day so if I were you I would grab that tremendous discount, especially if you can get the sensors at that discount. I have  had mine for at least two years and the app has always worked accessibly for checking sugars, logging information in, seeing some averages, knowing when you check if you are high and low. And the 14 day one is the one that is out. The newer one will be 21 days, but that is not yet accessible in this country.

Jeanette   

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will have a
> less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> Hello everyone,
> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am
> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. I went
> to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. So, my
> question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
> Is the Libre compatible?
> 
> Alan
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you
> set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:28:14 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:28:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>
References: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
 <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000201d6afc4$5c23f700$146be500$@gmail.com>

Right now the freestyle libre 2 is schedule to be at  pharmacy any day.what i was told is that there will be a new app to support the  freestyle libre 2.  But for now the libre you have to scan but going forward with libre 3 that will go away.libre 3 is in clinical trials as we sspeak since abbot has an advantage over dexcom in clinical trials as  they already have the  FDA ear on cobat testing and so that is why they can get an advantage on cgm clinical trials  with libre 3 as well.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will 
> have a less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Alan Wheeler
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> Hello everyone,
> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I am 
> waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do research. 
> I went to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately got confused. 
> So, my question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
> Is the Libre compatible?
> 
> Alan
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:42:13 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:42:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000001d6af99$d2390e60$76ab2b20$@comcast.net>
 <2D053FBF-57B0-4E07-B15B-E081303DADC2@comcast.net>
 <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <001001d6afc6$50a1ba50$f1e52ef0$@gmail.com>

Veronica are you sure about libre2.  Libre 2 is not even in the marke place as of yet.so how do you know if iti wwill work for us or not.that is all I was asking about.i will know in due time as my endo will be getting them soon.also  he is one o the in the abbot trial for libre 3.i will be asking shortly about hat a well.



From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:45:29 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:45:29 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>

I don?t think she has accurate info.as I have not even seen the libre 2 and I was told about it by my  endo who is on the cutting edge as it relates ot diabetes research. 



From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:46:46 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:46:46 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <77DAC205-1473-4E68-A17B-A250BA50D7AC@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
 <77DAC205-1473-4E68-A17B-A250BA50D7AC@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <001b01d6afc6$f3f2f660$dbd8e320$@gmail.com>

Maybe that is because it is using the  older  app and not yet adopted for voice over .i was told when I contact abbot last week that there   is a new ap pbeing developed for libre 2 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

The app does not work well with voiceover. So we do not have access to the alarms and such.


Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:18 PM, Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.
> 
> 
> 
> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
> 
> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
>> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>> 
>> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will 
>>> have a less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>>> 
>>> Jeanette
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I 
>>> am waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do 
>>> research. I went to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately 
>>> got confused. So, my question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>>> Is the Libre compatible?
>>> 
>>> Alan
>>> 
>>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
>>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>>> 
>>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:49:39 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:49:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <5D4EEA0C-1A0F-46D8-9E6A-93BED4DA6D7E@gmail.com>
References: <77DAC205-1473-4E68-A17B-A250BA50D7AC@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5D4EEA0C-1A0F-46D8-9E6A-93BED4DA6D7E@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001c01d6afc7$5a52d920$0ef88b60$@gmail.com>

Alan, either one of these cgm units are going to  require being on multiple inections of insulin an testing mor then a few times a day. 



From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 20:50:04 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:50:04 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <002901d6afc3$393d4ad0$abb7e070$@fastmail.com>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
 <002901d6afc3$393d4ad0$abb7e070$@fastmail.com>
Message-ID: <001d01d6afc7$691ba360$3b52ea20$@gmail.com>

What does work just out of curiosity.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

Yes, they sure do work

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 3:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
> 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 Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will 
>> have a less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I 
>> am waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do 
>> research. I went to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately 
>> got confused. So, my question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>> Is the Libre compatible?
>> 
>> Alan
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Oct 31 21:35:12 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:35:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <001d01d6afc7$691ba360$3b52ea20$@gmail.com>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
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I have two emails here which are cryptic and I don't know for certain what you are asking. I was saying that unless it was just approved in the US the latest model (with the alarms you can set) does not work for us. It is my understanding that that one, which is the 21 day sensor, has not yet been approved in this country by the FDA, but it is available in other countries. Here if we want that one we need to have the scanner, and there is a complicated way to get readings, but it requires use of your computer and cannot be done by those of us who use the app.  The one I was talking about is the 14 day sensor. And, what doesn't work is reading the reports that a sighted person can see. They are available through I think it is libre view, but when I print those reports I need sighted help and have not found a way to download them independently as a totally blind person. But you can get your readings, apply your sensor and scan a new one, log in your log book, see your average readings, see your lows and get some info about patterns, and for me that has made monitoring easier, safer and faster. Still, I love my freestyle libre.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:50 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary-melconian
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

What does work just out of curiosity.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 1:20 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

Yes, they sure do work

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 3:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Wheeler <blindsticks at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

What do you mean it doesn't work for us? Just curious.



"If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"

My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?As far as I know, there is just one model. There is a Libre 2, which has some alarms but it doesn't work for us. And yes, you do have to scan the sensor with your phone to get the reading.
> Veronica
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 11:27 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
> 
> My husband is considering using the freestyle libre. He has early onset type two diabetes and takes no medication but would find the sugar information valuable to motivate lifestyle changes. My question is is there more than one model of the freestyle that people are currently using? Does the app work just with the newest Version and do you have to scan the sensor with the phone or does it continuously read out? Costco was telling us about the one they call the freestyle 14 day that they sell at a tremendous discount making it not too unreasonable for people whose insurance will not cover.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2020, at 8:25 AM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I havfe iphone 10 and IOS14. The app is compatible. You just will 
>> have a less costly phone, but you will be fine with the app.
>> 
>> Jeanette
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>> Behalf Of Alan Wheeler via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 10:31 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alan Wheeler
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
>> 
>> Hello everyone,
>> I decided to ask my doctor about getting a Freestyle Libre. While I 
>> am waiting to hear back, I decided to go to the web site to do 
>> research. I went to the mobile compatibility guide and immediately 
>> got confused. So, my question is this: I have an iPhone 10r, and will soon be updating to IOS 14.
>> Is the Libre compatible?
>> 
>> Alan
>> 
>> "If you want to practice anything, practice knowing you can do 
>> whatever you set your complete mind to." Victor Wooten "The Music Lesson"
>> 
>> My blog: http://doingitdeeper.blogspot.com/
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Oct 31 21:37:07 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:37:07 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
 <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003601d6afcd$fc433df0$f4c9b9d0$@comcast.net>

Sighted people who use the scanner apparently can purchase it, but it is not yet available for us in this country with the app.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:45 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary-melconian
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

I don?t think she has accurate info.as I have not even seen the libre 2 and I was told about it by my  endo who is on the cutting edge as it relates ot diabetes research. 


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From mafeliz0641 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 21:39:06 2020
From: mafeliz0641 at gmail.com (Mark Feliz)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 14:39:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
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References: <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>
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I use the freestyle since it is the only one approved by my insurance. There are several features that are not accessible with voiceOver but it does what I need: scan, give me a 90 or 7 day average, tell me when to replace the sensor. I have been using for almost a year and have lost 1 sensor prematurely.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:51 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I don?t think she has accurate info.as I have not even seen the libre 2 and I was told about it by my  endo who is on the cutting edge as it relates ot diabetes research. 
> 
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Oct 31 22:20:44 2020
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 18:20:44 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <DBD4CBCD-CB68-44EF-BE6D-B2A470BEA503@gmail.com>
References: <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>
 <DBD4CBCD-CB68-44EF-BE6D-B2A470BEA503@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003d01d6afd4$20758ab0$6160a010$@comcast.net>

I forgot about the averages; great that you mentioned it.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Feliz via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 5:39 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mark Feliz
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

I use the freestyle since it is the only one approved by my insurance. There are several features that are not accessible with voiceOver but it does what I need: scan, give me a 90 or 7 day average, tell me when to replace the sensor. I have been using for almost a year and have lost 1 sensor prematurely.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:51 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I don?t think she has accurate info.as I have not even seen the libre 2 and I was told about it by my  endo who is on the cutting edge as it relates ot diabetes research. 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 22:54:23 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:54:23 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <003601d6afcd$fc433df0$f4c9b9d0$@comcast.net>
References: <000601d6afc0$6a0dcfc0$3e296f40$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <5280C7F2-986F-4AEE-B13B-D1E3F4C64C13@gmail.com>
 <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>
 <003601d6afcd$fc433df0$f4c9b9d0$@comcast.net>
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That's interesting.so when will we have acccess to libre 2.  Do you have any new info on that one.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 2:37 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

Sighted people who use the scanner apparently can purchase it, but it is not yet available for us in this country with the app.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 4:45 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: gary-melconian
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

I don?t think she has accurate info.as I have not even seen the libre 2 and I was told about it by my  endo who is on the cutting edge as it relates ot diabetes research. 


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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Oct 31 22:55:33 2020
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:55:33 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.
In-Reply-To: <DBD4CBCD-CB68-44EF-BE6D-B2A470BEA503@gmail.com>
References: <001a01d6afc6$c58213b0$50863b10$@gmail.com>
 <DBD4CBCD-CB68-44EF-BE6D-B2A470BEA503@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001101d6afd8$f0a7e4e0$d1f7aea0$@gmail.com>

I'm in the same boat as you.so don?t have choice unles I pay out of pocket and dexcom for cost compared to libre system is a bit steep for my pocket.  

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 2:39 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre question.

I use the freestyle since it is the only one approved by my insurance. There are several features that are not accessible with voiceOver but it does what I need: scan, give me a 90 or 7 day average, tell me when to replace the sensor. I have been using for almost a year and have lost 1 sensor prematurely.


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> On Oct 31, 2020, at 1:51 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I don?t think she has accurate info.as I have not even seen the libre 2 and I was told about it by my  endo who is on the cutting edge as it relates ot diabetes research. 
> 
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