From joystigile at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 07:16:39 2021
From: joystigile at gmail.com (joystigile at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2021 23:16:39 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN of California Educational meeting/Talk on Feb.
 2 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific
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Hello Diabetes Action Network of California membership and fellow
Federationists,

We will be having our next Talk/Educational meeting on February 2, 2021 at
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Zoom.

Our speaker at this meeting will be  Patricia Maddix who is a retired
Registered Dietitian from our Washington affiliate.  MS Maddix will be
giving us ideas on meal planning and snacks with quick recipes to use for
breakfast, lunch or dinner.   

She will be speaking for approximately 25 minutes with an additional 30
minutes for you to ask questions! 

 

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 19:07:52 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 11:07:52 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter
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I just got a Clever choice hd meter yesterday and just for curiosity sake I
used one of my prodigy test strips in it and it worked just fine. Matter of
fact I had already used one of the strips that came with the meter and I got
a closer reading to the Dexcom with the prodigy strip.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dorothea
Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter

Hello, Greg,
I have a Walmart ReliOn Pro Voice, I believe the meter you are talking
about. I am totally blind and like it very much. It gives accurate readings
and that is what I need. The best meter for someone is the one which closely
matches that person's needs. This one meets mine just fine.
Dotty Martin

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 22:42:18 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 14:42:18 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter
In-Reply-To: <9bad9299.4931.4346.8f3a.7b123d5a2f80@samobile.net>
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I just checked my reading with my new Clever Choice hd meter and I got 4
different readings and the closest one was about 40 points lower than my
Dexcom said. The Dexcom said 177 and the closest reading with the Clever
choice said 130 nand the rest of the readings were a lot lower than that.
Con someone comment on this?

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dorothea
Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter

Hello, Greg,
I have a Walmart ReliOn Pro Voice, I believe the meter you are talking
about. I am totally blind and like it very much. It gives accurate readings
and that is what I need. The best meter for someone is the one which closely
matches that person's needs. This one meets mine just fine.
Dotty Martin

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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Tue Feb  2 22:47:40 2021
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 16:47:40 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
In-Reply-To: <4C6CD382-FEB3-463E-812A-6F566FEDEAAA@comcast.net>
References: <009101d6f5f6$06ce4670$146ad350$@gmail.com>
 <4C6CD382-FEB3-463E-812A-6F566FEDEAAA@comcast.net>
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Hello everyone,


Much thanks, and appreciation goes to Eileen, Sandi, and Patricia. I 
really am grateful for all the advice. This all helps me out more than 
you all might realize.

Plus, Patricia, I really appreciate the recipe. I may seriously attempt 
to make this. So thank you for that.


I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question,

But what is considered a fresh meat?

I mean, I know you can purchase either fresh, or frozen burger. But I 
guess I am a bit confused by this. I really dislike having to ask. But 
you all haven't ever judged me before. So I am taking the risk.


I have purchased some boneless, skinless, talapia felets. But I haven't 
attempted to make them yet. A friend recommended haddock, and trout. I 
am more than willing to buy them. But I've not ever purchased this sort 
of thing. So I am not quite sure where to even begin. But I want to 
start eating fish a couple of times a week, if at all possible. We eat a 
good amount of chicken now. But I feel if I don't change it up a bit, 
that we might get rather tired of stuff.


Also, I am going to buy some ground turkey. I think it might be frozen.

But if it is 90 percent lean, is this good?


Thank you again for all the helpful advice. You all really are so 
helpful, kind, and friendly.


Terri

On 1/28/2021 10:36 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Terri,
> All great information from Sandi. I do myself like the flavor of sausage and there is a pretty easy way to mix up these flavors at home. You can take ground turkey breast or extra lean ground beef and mix in some garlic powder fennel seed and some salt and pepper. If you like it hot and spicy put in some crushed red pepper flakes and extra ground pepper. Then you can just use this as if it were sausage. Brown it and chop it up and cook with some marinara sauce, make into patties, use as a base for meatballs,. These ingredients make an Italian flavored type of sausage. For more of a breakfast sausage you can use sage and or poultry seasoning to replace the fennel seed.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 28, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi Terri,
>>
>> Pepperoni, sausage, salami and other deli meats, including turkey and roast
>> beef, ham, beef jerky, and bacon--all are processed meats. Eating them can
>> increase your risk of colorectal cancer. The best advice is to limit these
>> meats as much as possible, and eat fresh meats instead. Having said that, an
>> occasional piece of bacon added to a sandwich, or occasional sausage in a
>> favorite dish or pepperoni on a pizza is probably okay. My suggestions
>> follow:
>>
>> Make these meats a garnish for your meal, not the main event. For main
>> dishes, select fresh meats.
>>
>> Keep serving sizes small--one piece of bacon, ham or deli meat, small
>> amounts of other cured or smoked meats.
>>
>> When choosing pizza toppings, skip the "meat lover's," and opt for a single
>> meat topping, then add vegetables for flavor. Or eat veggie lover's pizza
>> and skip the processed meats.
>>
>> Make hotdogs something you eat a few times a year, rather than a regular
>> menu choice.
>>
>> Most meats, fresh or processed, should be limited to 3 to 4 ounces per
>> person at any given meal.
>>
>> Cheese can really enhance the flavor of some meals. It's a dairy product,
>> and two ounces contains about half the calcium you need from your diet, a
>> good amount of protein, and other vitamins and minerals. It is quite high in
>> fat, so you might want to select lower-fat cheeses, or eat less of the
>> regular, full-fat kinds. It's fine to have an ounce or two each day if you
>> like it that well. If you're trying to lose weight, keeping your servings of
>> cheese small is a good idea.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Sandi
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
>> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 8:28 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>
>> I was wondering, are meats like peperoni, and solami processed meats?
>>
>> Also, are these things that I should likely avoid, if at all possible?
>>
>>
>> I would think so. But I also figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
>>
>>
>> I was also wondering, when I get cheese from the store, rather it is sliced
>> or not, are there things I need to watch out for?
>>
>>
>> And what about sausage?
>>
>> Is any of it good?
>>
>>
>> Sorry for all these questions. I ask one, and I think of more. LOL!
>>
>>
>> Thank you all for the support, and advice. It is much appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Terri
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> om
>>
>>
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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Tue Feb  2 22:54:39 2021
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 16:54:39 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello once more everyone,


I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?

I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?

Is this true?

If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?

If so, how do you make it?

And are there certain brands better than others?


I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the 
Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While 
others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was 
thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I 
thought I would ask here.


Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone 
down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes 
me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go 
from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 
more units. This is just wonderful!


I will keep you all posted.


Terri



From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Feb  2 23:32:29 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 15:32:29 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
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Ground turkey is a bit bland so it?s best if you season it up with any variety of your favorite seasonings and perhaps try using a recipe first. 
Patricia Terry,
No questions are stupid that?s for sure. Fresh meat just refers to meet poultry or fish that you find in the packages in the meat department or fish department that contain products that have had nothing added to them no salt no spices no preservatives. So unless it?s in a cardboard box or shrink wrapped or some other more commercialized packaging it?s usually just product at the butcher has cut up and put in those little Styrofoam containers with clear wrap over the top. Then they just stick on a sticker with the name of the product the weight the price etc. Another clue that it doesn?t have anything added to it is that they?re generally is no ingredient list what you see is what you get. Frozen is fine but the same recommendations go for checking ingredient lists
Oh I love tilapia for several reasons. Number one it?s a mild whitefish so if people don?t like a strong flavored fish it?s great, when you cook it it is very forgiving if you overcook it a bit. The fillets I buy are quite small about 4 ounces and in a fry pan with tiny amount of oil only take two or three minutes per side and in a 400? oven take 10 minutes. For the oven just dab on a tiny amount of oil and sprinkle on a seasoning of your choice like lemon pepper The fish is done when you stick a fork in the middle and it flakes apart if it?s still stays together like when it?s raw it needs a bit more cooking. Remember that if you don?t get it off the baking pan or out of the fry pan right away it continues to cook while it?s on that cooking surface. So serve it right away. 90% lean ground turkey is a great choice.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 2:49 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> Much thanks, and appreciation goes to Eileen, Sandi, and Patricia. I really am grateful for all the advice. This all helps me out more than you all might realize.
> 
> Plus, Patricia, I really appreciate the recipe. I may seriously attempt to make this. So thank you for that.
> 
> 
> I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question,
> 
> But what is considered a fresh meat?
> 
> I mean, I know you can purchase either fresh, or frozen burger. But I guess I am a bit confused by this. I really dislike having to ask. But you all haven't ever judged me before. So I am taking the risk.
> 
> 
> I have purchased some boneless, skinless, talapia felets. But I haven't attempted to make them yet. A friend recommended haddock, and trout. I am more than willing to buy them. But I've not ever purchased this sort of thing. So I am not quite sure where to even begin. But I want to start eating fish a couple of times a week, if at all possible. We eat a good amount of chicken now. But I feel if I don't change it up a bit, that we might get rather tired of stuff.
> 
> 
> Also, I am going to buy some ground turkey. I think it might be frozen.
> 
> But if it is 90 percent lean, is this good?
> 
> 
> Thank you again for all the helpful advice. You all really are so helpful, kind, and friendly.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
>> On 1/28/2021 10:36 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> Terri,
>> All great information from Sandi. I do myself like the flavor of sausage and there is a pretty easy way to mix up these flavors at home. You can take ground turkey breast or extra lean ground beef and mix in some garlic powder fennel seed and some salt and pepper. If you like it hot and spicy put in some crushed red pepper flakes and extra ground pepper. Then you can just use this as if it were sausage. Brown it and chop it up and cook with some marinara sauce, make into patties, use as a base for meatballs,. These ingredients make an Italian flavored type of sausage. For more of a breakfast sausage you can use sage and or poultry seasoning to replace the fennel seed.
>> Patricia
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> On Jan 28, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> ?Hi Terri,
>>> Pepperoni, sausage, salami and other deli meats, including turkey and roast
>>> beef, ham, beef jerky, and bacon--all are processed meats. Eating them can
>>> increase your risk of colorectal cancer. The best advice is to limit these
>>> meats as much as possible, and eat fresh meats instead. Having said that, an
>>> occasional piece of bacon added to a sandwich, or occasional sausage in a
>>> favorite dish or pepperoni on a pizza is probably okay. My suggestions
>>> follow:
>>> Make these meats a garnish for your meal, not the main event. For main
>>> dishes, select fresh meats.
>>> Keep serving sizes small--one piece of bacon, ham or deli meat, small
>>> amounts of other cured or smoked meats.
>>> When choosing pizza toppings, skip the "meat lover's," and opt for a single
>>> meat topping, then add vegetables for flavor. Or eat veggie lover's pizza
>>> and skip the processed meats.
>>> Make hotdogs something you eat a few times a year, rather than a regular
>>> menu choice.
>>> Most meats, fresh or processed, should be limited to 3 to 4 ounces per
>>> person at any given meal.
>>> Cheese can really enhance the flavor of some meals. It's a dairy product,
>>> and two ounces contains about half the calcium you need from your diet, a
>>> good amount of protein, and other vitamins and minerals. It is quite high in
>>> fat, so you might want to select lower-fat cheeses, or eat less of the
>>> regular, full-fat kinds. It's fine to have an ounce or two each day if you
>>> like it that well. If you're trying to lose weight, keeping your servings of
>>> cheese small is a good idea.
>>> Hope this helps.
>>> Sandi
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
>>> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 8:28 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> I was wondering, are meats like peperoni, and solami processed meats?
>>> Also, are these things that I should likely avoid, if at all possible?
>>> I would think so. But I also figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
>>> I was also wondering, when I get cheese from the store, rather it is sliced
>>> or not, are there things I need to watch out for?
>>> And what about sausage?
>>> Is any of it good?
>>> Sorry for all these questions. I ask one, and I think of more. LOL!
>>> Thank you all for the support, and advice. It is much appreciated.
>>> Terri
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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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>>> om
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 23:43:42 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 17:43:42 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
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Message-ID: <4687E9FB-9513-49EA-B953-5A263266991C@gmail.com>

Hi Terry!  Supposedly, there are a lot of great benefits to drinking green tea. I am not sure how true many of them are, but I enjoy drinking it. If you go to a Chinese restaurant, you Will be served green tea that is hot. I like iced tea, and I found the Arizona diet green tea with ginseng to be very good. Just make sure you don?t get tea that is not diet! It will be loaded with sugar.

    Jamie 

Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 4:56 PM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello once more everyone,
> 
> 
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
> 
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
> 
> Is this true?
> 
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
> 
> If so, how do you make it?
> 
> And are there certain brands better than others?
> 
> 
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I thought I would ask here.
> 
> 
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This is just wonderful!
> 
> 
> I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Feb  3 00:59:59 2021
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 19:59:59 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <758FED7776604A4C95C93F4917A177C6@eileen>

Hi Terry,

I just buy boxes of green tea bags from the grocery store. Since I am very sensative to cafine, I look for decafinated tea. Sometimes, I look for the Lipton brand that has a light flavor with things like lemon, blueberry or just plain old green tea. Of course you can get it in a variety of brands. I make hot tea with it in the microwave. If you like add a little stevia to it for some sweetening. I just drink my plain. And if you like it you can make iced tea from it too. Its all your choice and personal preference.

Eileen

From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 5:54 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Hello once more everyone,


I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?

I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?

Is this true?

If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?

If so, how do you make it?

And are there certain brands better than others?


I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the 
Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While 
others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was 
thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I 
thought I would ask here.


Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone 
down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes 
me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go 
from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 
more units. This is just wonderful!


I will keep you all posted.


Terri


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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 01:01:49 2021
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 18:01:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
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Hi Terri,

     I like green tea, but I'm very picky about tea.  I usually don't like
any of the bottled stuff so stick to teabags.  You can go either with hot
tea or make iced tea with teabags.  One thing you might want to be aware of
is green tea is usually higher in caffeine.  They also make green tea with
flavors, and it might take some trying to find out what you do or don't
like.  Also, when talking about meats, bison is leaner than hamburger.  It
tends to be a little more expensive, seems like most things that are
healthier cost a little more.  I also just found a recipe for making a
substitute for buying cream of chicken soup.  Canned soups wind up in
recipes, but are usually more sodium than is necessary.  I'm interested in
trying it out and seeing how it works.  Hope this all helps.  Great job on
your progress, and keep asking questions.  It's how we all learn.
Warmly,
Doula

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Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 3:55 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Hello once more everyone,


I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?

I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?

Is this true?

If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?

If so, how do you make it?

And are there certain brands better than others?


I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the
Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While
others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was
thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I
thought I would ask here.


Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down
from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very
happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there.
If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This
is just wonderful!


I will keep you all posted.


Terri


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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 01:03:44 2021
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sjryan2 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 19:03:44 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
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Hi Terri,

Processed meats are the meats we talked about last time. They are not raw, or if they are, they are enhanced with other things, like spices, etc. 

Fresh meats are those that are sold raw (whether frozen or not), such as raw roasts, chops, steaks, etc. Ground meat is somewhat processed, in that it is ground, rather than being an identifiable piece of an animal. Your fish fillets are a good example of fresh protein, too.

This is kind of a brief explanation, but I hope it helps. 

Sandi

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Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 4:48 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats

Hello everyone,


Much thanks, and appreciation goes to Eileen, Sandi, and Patricia. I really am grateful for all the advice. This all helps me out more than you all might realize.

Plus, Patricia, I really appreciate the recipe. I may seriously attempt to make this. So thank you for that.


I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question,

But what is considered a fresh meat?

I mean, I know you can purchase either fresh, or frozen burger. But I 
guess I am a bit confused by this. I really dislike having to ask. But 
you all haven't ever judged me before. So I am taking the risk.


I have purchased some boneless, skinless, talapia felets. But I haven't 
attempted to make them yet. A friend recommended haddock, and trout. I 
am more than willing to buy them. But I've not ever purchased this sort 
of thing. So I am not quite sure where to even begin. But I want to 
start eating fish a couple of times a week, if at all possible. We eat a 
good amount of chicken now. But I feel if I don't change it up a bit, 
that we might get rather tired of stuff.


Also, I am going to buy some ground turkey. I think it might be frozen.

But if it is 90 percent lean, is this good?


Thank you again for all the helpful advice. You all really are so 
helpful, kind, and friendly.


Terri

On 1/28/2021 10:36 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Terri,
> All great information from Sandi. I do myself like the flavor of sausage and there is a pretty easy way to mix up these flavors at home. You can take ground turkey breast or extra lean ground beef and mix in some garlic powder fennel seed and some salt and pepper. If you like it hot and spicy put in some crushed red pepper flakes and extra ground pepper. Then you can just use this as if it were sausage. Brown it and chop it up and cook with some marinara sauce, make into patties, use as a base for meatballs,. These ingredients make an Italian flavored type of sausage. For more of a breakfast sausage you can use sage and or poultry seasoning to replace the fennel seed.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 28, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi Terri,
>>
>> Pepperoni, sausage, salami and other deli meats, including turkey and roast
>> beef, ham, beef jerky, and bacon--all are processed meats. Eating them can
>> increase your risk of colorectal cancer. The best advice is to limit these
>> meats as much as possible, and eat fresh meats instead. Having said that, an
>> occasional piece of bacon added to a sandwich, or occasional sausage in a
>> favorite dish or pepperoni on a pizza is probably okay. My suggestions
>> follow:
>>
>> Make these meats a garnish for your meal, not the main event. For main
>> dishes, select fresh meats.
>>
>> Keep serving sizes small--one piece of bacon, ham or deli meat, small
>> amounts of other cured or smoked meats.
>>
>> When choosing pizza toppings, skip the "meat lover's," and opt for a single
>> meat topping, then add vegetables for flavor. Or eat veggie lover's pizza
>> and skip the processed meats.
>>
>> Make hotdogs something you eat a few times a year, rather than a regular
>> menu choice.
>>
>> Most meats, fresh or processed, should be limited to 3 to 4 ounces per
>> person at any given meal.
>>
>> Cheese can really enhance the flavor of some meals. It's a dairy product,
>> and two ounces contains about half the calcium you need from your diet, a
>> good amount of protein, and other vitamins and minerals. It is quite high in
>> fat, so you might want to select lower-fat cheeses, or eat less of the
>> regular, full-fat kinds. It's fine to have an ounce or two each day if you
>> like it that well. If you're trying to lose weight, keeping your servings of
>> cheese small is a good idea.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Sandi
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
>> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 8:28 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>
>> I was wondering, are meats like peperoni, and solami processed meats?
>>
>> Also, are these things that I should likely avoid, if at all possible?
>>
>>
>> I would think so. But I also figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
>>
>>
>> I was also wondering, when I get cheese from the store, rather it is sliced
>> or not, are there things I need to watch out for?
>>
>>
>> And what about sausage?
>>
>> Is any of it good?
>>
>>
>> Sorry for all these questions. I ask one, and I think of more. LOL!
>>
>>
>> Thank you all for the support, and advice. It is much appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Terri
>>
>>
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Wed Feb  3 01:16:49 2021
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 20:16:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
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Hi Terry,

Fresh is any type of meat or fish that is raw, uncooked, no flavoring added. Of course things like meatballs, or sausage doesn?t fall into this category since they have either been pre-made or processed. You can get fresh meat either at your local grocery store or if you?re fussier about the meats/fish go to a butcher or fish shop.

I love sea food and often buy flounder from the grocery store that is frozen, but it?s raw and no addatives. I specifically like a brand called Cape Gourmet because there filets are frozen and each piece is individually wrapped so I can take out 1 slice for myself and cook it and add my own seasoning when I want a portion. This brand does have both plain and breaded as well as other varieties of seafood in the frozen section at my local grocery store. They are quite good and not anything like a Mrs. Pauls fish cake. The Cape Gourmet is a real slice of fish that has not been chopped up and preformed into a square. 

As for turkey that?s a good choice, but turkey is very bland and needs a lot of flavor added to make it enjoyable. What I do, and know it is high carb, is to cook a bag of brown minute rice in a low-sodium chicken broth. Once cooled I mix it into the ground turkey along with crushed Ritz crackers. Then I form into patties and bake them in the oven for approx 45 minutes. . Yes these are like I said high carb so I?d never eat one of these patties with pasta or other starch. You can make a veggie to go with it and don?t eat them all the time. Other option might be to get a low-sodium tacco mix and in a skillette mix the meat in with the tacco seasoning and serve it in a tacco shell with some salad. Can be quite good and for two people you?ll have left overs. Just store in the frig and re-heat in the microwave when you want it again.

HTH.

Eileen
From: Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 5:47 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Terri Stimmel 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats

Hello everyone,


Much thanks, and appreciation goes to Eileen, Sandi, and Patricia. I 
really am grateful for all the advice. This all helps me out more than 
you all might realize.

Plus, Patricia, I really appreciate the recipe. I may seriously attempt 
to make this. So thank you for that.


I hope this doesn't sound like a stupid question,

But what is considered a fresh meat?

I mean, I know you can purchase either fresh, or frozen burger. But I 
guess I am a bit confused by this. I really dislike having to ask. But 
you all haven't ever judged me before. So I am taking the risk.


I have purchased some boneless, skinless, talapia felets. But I haven't 
attempted to make them yet. A friend recommended haddock, and trout. I 
am more than willing to buy them. But I've not ever purchased this sort 
of thing. So I am not quite sure where to even begin. But I want to 
start eating fish a couple of times a week, if at all possible. We eat a 
good amount of chicken now. But I feel if I don't change it up a bit, 
that we might get rather tired of stuff.


Also, I am going to buy some ground turkey. I think it might be frozen.

But if it is 90 percent lean, is this good?


Thank you again for all the helpful advice. You all really are so 
helpful, kind, and friendly.


Terri

On 1/28/2021 10:36 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Terri,
> All great information from Sandi. I do myself like the flavor of sausage and there is a pretty easy way to mix up these flavors at home. You can take ground turkey breast or extra lean ground beef and mix in some garlic powder fennel seed and some salt and pepper. If you like it hot and spicy put in some crushed red pepper flakes and extra ground pepper. Then you can just use this as if it were sausage. Brown it and chop it up and cook with some marinara sauce, make into patties, use as a base for meatballs,. These ingredients make an Italian flavored type of sausage. For more of a breakfast sausage you can use sage and or poultry seasoning to replace the fennel seed.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 28, 2021, at 8:21 PM, Sandi Ryan via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Hi Terri,
>>
>> Pepperoni, sausage, salami and other deli meats, including turkey and roast
>> beef, ham, beef jerky, and bacon--all are processed meats. Eating them can
>> increase your risk of colorectal cancer. The best advice is to limit these
>> meats as much as possible, and eat fresh meats instead. Having said that, an
>> occasional piece of bacon added to a sandwich, or occasional sausage in a
>> favorite dish or pepperoni on a pizza is probably okay. My suggestions
>> follow:
>>
>> Make these meats a garnish for your meal, not the main event. For main
>> dishes, select fresh meats.
>>
>> Keep serving sizes small--one piece of bacon, ham or deli meat, small
>> amounts of other cured or smoked meats.
>>
>> When choosing pizza toppings, skip the "meat lover's," and opt for a single
>> meat topping, then add vegetables for flavor. Or eat veggie lover's pizza
>> and skip the processed meats.
>>
>> Make hotdogs something you eat a few times a year, rather than a regular
>> menu choice.
>>
>> Most meats, fresh or processed, should be limited to 3 to 4 ounces per
>> person at any given meal.
>>
>> Cheese can really enhance the flavor of some meals. It's a dairy product,
>> and two ounces contains about half the calcium you need from your diet, a
>> good amount of protein, and other vitamins and minerals. It is quite high in
>> fat, so you might want to select lower-fat cheeses, or eat less of the
>> regular, full-fat kinds. It's fine to have an ounce or two each day if you
>> like it that well. If you're trying to lose weight, keeping your servings of
>> cheese small is a good idea.
>>
>> Hope this helps.
>>
>> Sandi
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
>> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 8:28 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Questions regarding processed meats
>>
>> Hello everyone,
>>
>>
>> I was wondering, are meats like peperoni, and solami processed meats?
>>
>> Also, are these things that I should likely avoid, if at all possible?
>>
>>
>> I would think so. But I also figured it couldn't hurt to ask.
>>
>>
>> I was also wondering, when I get cheese from the store, rather it is sliced
>> or not, are there things I need to watch out for?
>>
>>
>> And what about sausage?
>>
>> Is any of it good?
>>
>>
>> Sorry for all these questions. I ask one, and I think of more. LOL!
>>
>>
>> Thank you all for the support, and advice. It is much appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Terri
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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From gabe.vega at commtechusa.net  Wed Feb  3 04:38:46 2021
From: gabe.vega at commtechusa.net (Gabe Vega)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 20:38:46 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN of California Educational meeting/Talk on
 Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. Pacific
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This is gabe vega. my email for? forwarding info is

gabe.vega at commtechusa.net


Thanks


On 2/1/2021 11:16 PM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hello Diabetes Action Network of California membership and fellow
> Federationists,
>
> We will be having our next Talk/Educational meeting on February 2, 2021 at
> 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Zoom.
>
> Our speaker at this meeting will be  Patricia Maddix who is a retired
> Registered Dietitian from our Washington affiliate.  MS Maddix will be
> giving us ideas on meal planning and snacks with quick recipes to use for
> breakfast, lunch or dinner.
>
> She will be speaking for approximately 25 minutes with an additional 30
> minutes for you to ask questions!
>
>   
>
> Joy Stigile is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
>
>   
>
> Topic: Diabetes Action Network
>
> Date:  Tuesday February 2nd, 2021
>
> Time: 07:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
>
>   
>
> Join Zoom Meeting
>
> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82122371592?pwd=SE56S1dmRkdFV0Z4QTdMVlQ1MkNQQT09
>
>   
>
> Meeting ID: 821 2237 1592
>
> Passcode: 416128
>
> One tap mobile
>
> +16699009128,,82122371592#,,,,*416128# US (San Jose)
>
>   
>
> Dial by your location
>
>          +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
>
>   
>
> Joy Stigile, President Diabetes Action Network of California
>
> C:  818.510.2353
>
> joystigile at gmail.com <mailto:joystigile at gmail.com>
>
>   
>
>   
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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Wed Feb  3 09:52:19 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Wed, 03 Feb 2021 04:52:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter
Message-ID: <c79d9df1.ddf0.4e95.b2a0.7bb5c98fa167@samobile.net>

Hello, Les,
I remember that the first model of the Prodigy Voice would give a low 
reading if there was insufficient blood on the strip. The second model 
changed this. It could be that the Clever Choice HD has not been updated.
Dotty Martin


From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 16:20:54 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2021 08:20:54 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter
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That  could very well be, thank you.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
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Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 1:52 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] walt mart meter

Hello, Les,
I remember that the first model of the Prodigy Voice would give a low
reading if there was insufficient blood on the strip. The second model
changed this. It could be that the Clever Choice HD has not been updated.
Dotty Martin

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Feb  4 17:24:39 2021
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 12:24:39 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Article: Samsung and Apple Upcoming Smart Watches
 May Allow Blood Glucose Monitoring
References: <F05FC42956E24C3DB24384DD13EA3F9C.ref@eileen>
Message-ID: <F05FC42956E24C3DB24384DD13EA3F9C@eileen>

Got the below from the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter. Hope it happens.

Samsung and Apple Upcoming Smart Watches May Allow Blood Glucose Monitoring
After bringing blood oxygen saturation, ECG, and blood pressure measurement to their smartwatches, Apple and Samsung have reportedly set their sights on another impressive feature for their upcoming smartwatches - blood sugar (or glucose) level measurement:
https://pocketnow.com/samsung-and-apples-upcoming-smartwatches-might-allow-blood-glucose-monitoring 

Eileen
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From sabrina.markel at outlook.com  Thu Feb  4 19:15:53 2021
From: sabrina.markel at outlook.com (Sabrina Markel)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 19:15:53 +0000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre Sensor not working?
Message-ID: <BN6PR11MB1587A956029CA5AF3A7B9E828AB39@BN6PR11MB1587.namprd11.prod.outlook.com>

Hello,
I've been using the Freestyle Libre 14 day system now for nearly 2 months now.
My 3 previous sensors gave me no problems.
I'm on my 4th sensor and have 5 days left on it.  It was scanning fine this morning and throughout the day, but when I scanned a few minutes ago, it said:  Sensor is not working, please remove and replace sensor.
Has anyone else had this issue?  I don't have any other sensors yet so I'll have to go back to finger sticks until they arrive.

From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 21:57:19 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 13:57:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre Sensor not working?
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Yes, just contact them an they will replace the sensor for you.  This has
happened to me , with only 2 senssors over the past 1 year which I will be
hitting in march 2021.  Just contac the customer service till them aht your
blindan they will walk you through heh procesof the ssteps involved in
replacing ha fufaulty sensor with a new one.  Its new tech and new tech has
tendency to break.this has happened to me in the past 2.5 years a few times
with dexcom being on g4 an g5 of dexcom and now on abbot libre 14 day system
now for a year now. Will continue to be on abbot libre and hoping atheh
libre 2 will have the app available soon for smart devices. The libre 3 will
be the revolutionary one which wil lbeht eone to watch out for which will
bbe exactly like the dexcom cgm  as I have been told by a friend of mine  in
the medical field who works with these sort of matters.  



From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Thu Feb  4 22:05:26 2021
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 16:05:26 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre Sensor not working?
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Yep, just replace it but use a different site.

On 2/4/21, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Yes, just contact them an they will replace the sensor for you.  This has
> happened to me , with only 2 senssors over the past 1 year which I will be
> hitting in march 2021.  Just contac the customer service till them aht your
> blindan they will walk you through heh procesof the ssteps involved in
> replacing ha fufaulty sensor with a new one.  Its new tech and new tech has
> tendency to break.this has happened to me in the past 2.5 years a few times
> with dexcom being on g4 an g5 of dexcom and now on abbot libre 14 day
> system
> now for a year now. Will continue to be on abbot libre and hoping atheh
> libre 2 will have the app available soon for smart devices. The libre 3
> will
> be the revolutionary one which wil lbeht eone to watch out for which will
> bbe exactly like the dexcom cgm  as I have been told by a friend of mine
> in
> the medical field who works with these sort of matters.
>
>
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Feb  4 23:14:13 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 15:14:13 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre Sensor not working?
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Gary,
I?m wondering with the freestyle 14 day if when you scan it if it populates all the blood sugar information going back to the previous scan so that you have all of your blood sugar information available between the scans? Also, how far back Oon your phone can you view previous blood sugars without uploading all the information to a computer, eight hours or maybe 24 hours?
Patricia

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> On Feb 4, 2021, at 1:58 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Yes, just contact them an they will replace the sensor for you.  This has
> happened to me , with only 2 senssors over the past 1 year which I will be
> hitting in march 2021.  Just contac the customer service till them aht your
> blindan they will walk you through heh procesof the ssteps involved in
> replacing ha fufaulty sensor with a new one.  Its new tech and new tech has
> tendency to break.this has happened to me in the past 2.5 years a few times
> with dexcom being on g4 an g5 of dexcom and now on abbot libre 14 day system
> now for a year now. Will continue to be on abbot libre and hoping atheh
> libre 2 will have the app available soon for smart devices. The libre 3 will
> be the revolutionary one which wil lbeht eone to watch out for which will
> bbe exactly like the dexcom cgm  as I have been told by a friend of mine  in
> the medical field who works with these sort of matters.  
> 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 00:33:01 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2021 16:33:01 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre Sensor not working?
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Yes  when you scan you can go back  from future scan to the previous scan. I just checked in the libre app in menu options , there  is a log book, that  will keep a record of all scan for the day as well.   From what I can tell. As the last scan I have is from today and the previous scan is from last night around 11:30 pm till now 4:30 pm pacific standard time. Also you can upload all the info to the computer  as well  as  a website where  you can sync the libre app to the libre  website, just not have had time to do tha yet.  What I do is I just extract  the data into a pdf an then email to myself or to my doctor. That is how I have done that .that way I have all the info at any given time.  Hope this helps you out.  



From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 01:49:53 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 17:49:53 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18
 Meters | diaTribe
Message-ID: <CF804352-4D62-4AE1-A8F7-88ABC97EFB25@comcast.net>

Hello all,
I just read this article on accuracy of 18 blood glucose meters in my Diatribe newsletter. This is a great newsletter if you are not already subscribed. I thought people would be interested in this  research study that compared various meters.
Patricia

https://die
https://diatribe.org/are-blood-glucose-meters-accurate-new-data-18-meters

Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters
8/14/17 - new now next
By Jeemin Kwon and Adam Brown

Results from the Diabetes Technology Society?s Blood Glucose Meter Surveillance Program identifies only six out of 18 meters that passed. Did yours make the cut?

Want more news like this? 

Sign Up Now!

The Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) recently revealed long-awaited results from its Blood Glucose Monitor System (BGMS) Surveillance Program. The rigorous study tested the accuracy of 18 popular blood glucose meters (BGM) used in the US. These FDA-cleared meters were purchased through retail outlets and tested rigorously at three study sites in over 1,000 people (including 840 people with diabetes). The results were troubling: only six out of the 18 devices met the DTS passing standard for meter accuracy ? within 15% or 15 mg/dl of the laboratory value in over 95% of trials.

The devices that passed were:

Contour Next from Ascensia (formerly Bayer) ? 100%

Accu-Chek Aviva Plus from Roche ? 98%

Walmart ReliOn Confirm (Micro) from Arkray ? 97%

CVS Advanced from Agamatrix ? 97%

FreeStyle Lite from Abbott ? 96%

Accu-Chek SmartView from Roche ? 95%

The devices that failed were:  

Walmart ReliOn Prime from Arkray ? 92%

OneTouch Verio from LifeScan ? 92%

Prodigy Auto Code from Prodigy ? 90%

OneTouch Ultra 2 from LifeScan ? 90%

Walmart ReliOn Ultima from Abbott ? 89%

Contour Classic from Bayer ? 89%

Embrace from Omnis Health ? 88%

True Result from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) ? 88%

True Track from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) ? 81%

Solus V2 from BioSense Medical ? 76%

Advocate Redi-Code+ from Diabetic Supply of Suncoast ? 76%

Gmate Smart from Philosys ? 71%

Get the full data and all the accuracy information here.

While all of these meters received FDA clearance at some point, this study shows that not all are equivalent in terms of accuracy. The FDA looks at company-reported trials when it reviews new meters; this study took an independent look, purchasing the meters directly through retailers and testing them rigorously at respected research centers. It should be noted that the study's standards for accuracy were even higher than FDA standards. 

The results may be particularly frustrating for those on Medicare. According to market share data from the US government, about 68% of the Medicare mail orders for BGMs in 2016 were for meters that did not pass the DTS standards. It is not yet clear how the FDA (or even Medicare) will respond to the reports of particularly low-accuracy meters such as the Advocate Redi-Code+ and the GmateSmart, which have been criticized for inaccuracy before.

On the other hand, it is encouraging that two store-brand ?value? meters, Walmart?s ReliOn Confirm (Micro) and CVS? Advanced, showed great accuracy in this study.

This study was funded by Abbott but developed and run independently. (Indeed, Abbott had one meter pass and one meter fail). It?s not clear if DTS will get funding to run this study on an ongoing basis, ensuring the meters on the market are accurate and reliable. Dr. Joan Parkes, a co-author of the study, expressed her hope that manufacturers would support DTS in doing more of these studies.

Company statements:

At LifeScan, Inc. we stand by the accuracy and the efficacy of our OneTouch? products ? used by more than 20 million people around the world and recommended by more endocrinologists, primary care physicians[1], and pharmacists[2] than any other brand. These products are continually assessed in our OneTouch? post-market surveillance program, which includes clinical testing as well as complaint capture, to ensure that all products ? including those in the DTS study ? continue to meet FDA performance requirements and specifications. Both products meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for accuracy, with the OneTouch Verio? BGMS designed to meet the requirements of ISO 15197:2013 and the OneTouch? Ultra?2 designed to meet ISO 15197:2003. In fact, the April issue of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology features a study detailing the OneTouch Verio? BGMS platform?s seven years of proven accuracy across more than 70,000 clinical data points[3].  As we are always evaluating ways to further ensure product quality, LifeScan?s clinical and R&D teams are working to evaluate and understand the DTS results. Patients who have questions are encouraged to get in touch with OneTouch? Customer Care at 1-800-227-8862 so we can work with them to provide answers.

[1] Global Brand Equity Insights Study, February 2015

[2] U.S. News and World Report, June 13, 2017 http://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2017-06-13/pharmacists-picks-top-recommended-health-products

[3] Setford, et al. Seven-year surveillance of the clinical performance of a blood glucose test strip product. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (2017) 1-8



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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 03:31:09 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 22:31:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
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I love your good news and enthusiasm! You help me! Diane cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 17:56, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello once more everyone,
> 
> 
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
> 
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
> 
> Is this true?
> 
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
> 
> If so, how do you make it?
> 
> And are there certain brands better than others?
> 
> 
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I thought I would ask here.
> 
> 
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This is just wonderful!
> 
> 
> I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 05:20:17 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 21:20:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
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Thank you Patricia for that article I'm going to do some research and see if any of those talk.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 5:50 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters | diaTribe

Hello all,
I just read this article on accuracy of 18 blood glucose meters in my Diatribe newsletter. This is a great newsletter if you are not already subscribed. I thought people would be interested in this  research study that compared various meters.
Patricia

https://die
https://diatribe.org/are-blood-glucose-meters-accurate-new-data-18-meters

Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters
8/14/17 - new now next
By Jeemin Kwon and Adam Brown

Results from the Diabetes Technology Society?s Blood Glucose Meter Surveillance Program identifies only six out of 18 meters that passed. Did yours make the cut?

Want more news like this? 

Sign Up Now!

The Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) recently revealed long-awaited results from its Blood Glucose Monitor System (BGMS) Surveillance Program. The rigorous study tested the accuracy of 18 popular blood glucose meters (BGM) used in the US. These FDA-cleared meters were purchased through retail outlets and tested rigorously at three study sites in over 1,000 people (including 840 people with diabetes). The results were troubling: only six out of the 18 devices met the DTS passing standard for meter accuracy ? within 15% or 15 mg/dl of the laboratory value in over 95% of trials.

The devices that passed were:

Contour Next from Ascensia (formerly Bayer) ? 100%

Accu-Chek Aviva Plus from Roche ? 98%

Walmart ReliOn Confirm (Micro) from Arkray ? 97%

CVS Advanced from Agamatrix ? 97%

FreeStyle Lite from Abbott ? 96%

Accu-Chek SmartView from Roche ? 95%

The devices that failed were:  

Walmart ReliOn Prime from Arkray ? 92%

OneTouch Verio from LifeScan ? 92%

Prodigy Auto Code from Prodigy ? 90%

OneTouch Ultra 2 from LifeScan ? 90%

Walmart ReliOn Ultima from Abbott ? 89%

Contour Classic from Bayer ? 89%

Embrace from Omnis Health ? 88%

True Result from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) ? 88%

True Track from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) ? 81%

Solus V2 from BioSense Medical ? 76%

Advocate Redi-Code+ from Diabetic Supply of Suncoast ? 76%

Gmate Smart from Philosys ? 71%

Get the full data and all the accuracy information here.

While all of these meters received FDA clearance at some point, this study shows that not all are equivalent in terms of accuracy. The FDA looks at company-reported trials when it reviews new meters; this study took an independent look, purchasing the meters directly through retailers and testing them rigorously at respected research centers. It should be noted that the study's standards for accuracy were even higher than FDA standards. 

The results may be particularly frustrating for those on Medicare. According to market share data from the US government, about 68% of the Medicare mail orders for BGMs in 2016 were for meters that did not pass the DTS standards. It is not yet clear how the FDA (or even Medicare) will respond to the reports of particularly low-accuracy meters such as the Advocate Redi-Code+ and the GmateSmart, which have been criticized for inaccuracy before.

On the other hand, it is encouraging that two store-brand ?value? meters, Walmart?s ReliOn Confirm (Micro) and CVS? Advanced, showed great accuracy in this study.

This study was funded by Abbott but developed and run independently. (Indeed, Abbott had one meter pass and one meter fail). It?s not clear if DTS will get funding to run this study on an ongoing basis, ensuring the meters on the market are accurate and reliable. Dr. Joan Parkes, a co-author of the study, expressed her hope that manufacturers would support DTS in doing more of these studies.

Company statements:

At LifeScan, Inc. we stand by the accuracy and the efficacy of our OneTouch? products ? used by more than 20 million people around the world and recommended by more endocrinologists, primary care physicians[1], and pharmacists[2] than any other brand. These products are continually assessed in our OneTouch? post-market surveillance program, which includes clinical testing as well as complaint capture, to ensure that all products ? including those in the DTS study ? continue to meet FDA performance requirements and specifications. Both products meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for accuracy, with the OneTouch Verio? BGMS designed to meet the requirements of ISO 15197:2013 and the OneTouch? Ultra?2 designed to meet ISO 15197:2003. In fact, the April issue of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology features a study detailing the OneTouch Verio? BGMS platform?s seven years of proven accuracy across more than 70,000 clinical data points[3].  As we are always evaluating ways to further ensure product quality, LifeScan?s clinical and R&D teams are working to evaluate and understand the DTS results. Patients who have questions are encouraged to get in touch with OneTouch? Customer Care at 1-800-227-8862 so we can work with them to provide answers.

[1] Global Brand Equity Insights Study, February 2015

[2] U.S. News and World Report, June 13, 2017 http://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2017-06-13/pharmacists-picks-top-recommended-health-products

[3] Setford, et al. Seven-year surveillance of the clinical performance of a blood glucose test strip product. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (2017) 1-8



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 06:14:42 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2021 22:14:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
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I don?t think any of the recommended ones do talk but it is worth a try. I am tempted to buy one of the Walmart Relion talking one as they are fairly reasonably priced and do a comparison with my contour next which is one of the most accurate ones to see what I can find out on accuracy.
Patricia

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> On Feb 5, 2021, at 9:21 PM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Thank you Patricia for that article I'm going to do some research and see if any of those talk.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2021 5:50 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters | diaTribe
> 
> Hello all,
> I just read this article on accuracy of 18 blood glucose meters in my Diatribe newsletter. This is a great newsletter if you are not already subscribed. I thought people would be interested in this  research study that compared various meters.
> Patricia
> 
> https://die
> https://diatribe.org/are-blood-glucose-meters-accurate-new-data-18-meters
> 
> Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 18 Meters
> 8/14/17 - new now next
> By Jeemin Kwon and Adam Brown
> 
> Results from the Diabetes Technology Society?s Blood Glucose Meter Surveillance Program identifies only six out of 18 meters that passed. Did yours make the cut?
> 
> Want more news like this? 
> 
> Sign Up Now!
> 
> The Diabetes Technology Society (DTS) recently revealed long-awaited results from its Blood Glucose Monitor System (BGMS) Surveillance Program. The rigorous study tested the accuracy of 18 popular blood glucose meters (BGM) used in the US. These FDA-cleared meters were purchased through retail outlets and tested rigorously at three study sites in over 1,000 people (including 840 people with diabetes). The results were troubling: only six out of the 18 devices met the DTS passing standard for meter accuracy ? within 15% or 15 mg/dl of the laboratory value in over 95% of trials.
> 
> The devices that passed were:
> 
> Contour Next from Ascensia (formerly Bayer) ? 100%
> 
> Accu-Chek Aviva Plus from Roche ? 98%
> 
> Walmart ReliOn Confirm (Micro) from Arkray ? 97%
> 
> CVS Advanced from Agamatrix ? 97%
> 
> FreeStyle Lite from Abbott ? 96%
> 
> Accu-Chek SmartView from Roche ? 95%
> 
> The devices that failed were:  
> 
> Walmart ReliOn Prime from Arkray ? 92%
> 
> OneTouch Verio from LifeScan ? 92%
> 
> Prodigy Auto Code from Prodigy ? 90%
> 
> OneTouch Ultra 2 from LifeScan ? 90%
> 
> Walmart ReliOn Ultima from Abbott ? 89%
> 
> Contour Classic from Bayer ? 89%
> 
> Embrace from Omnis Health ? 88%
> 
> True Result from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) ? 88%
> 
> True Track from HDI/Nipro (Trividia) ? 81%
> 
> Solus V2 from BioSense Medical ? 76%
> 
> Advocate Redi-Code+ from Diabetic Supply of Suncoast ? 76%
> 
> Gmate Smart from Philosys ? 71%
> 
> Get the full data and all the accuracy information here.
> 
> While all of these meters received FDA clearance at some point, this study shows that not all are equivalent in terms of accuracy. The FDA looks at company-reported trials when it reviews new meters; this study took an independent look, purchasing the meters directly through retailers and testing them rigorously at respected research centers. It should be noted that the study's standards for accuracy were even higher than FDA standards. 
> 
> The results may be particularly frustrating for those on Medicare. According to market share data from the US government, about 68% of the Medicare mail orders for BGMs in 2016 were for meters that did not pass the DTS standards. It is not yet clear how the FDA (or even Medicare) will respond to the reports of particularly low-accuracy meters such as the Advocate Redi-Code+ and the GmateSmart, which have been criticized for inaccuracy before.
> 
> On the other hand, it is encouraging that two store-brand ?value? meters, Walmart?s ReliOn Confirm (Micro) and CVS? Advanced, showed great accuracy in this study.
> 
> This study was funded by Abbott but developed and run independently. (Indeed, Abbott had one meter pass and one meter fail). It?s not clear if DTS will get funding to run this study on an ongoing basis, ensuring the meters on the market are accurate and reliable. Dr. Joan Parkes, a co-author of the study, expressed her hope that manufacturers would support DTS in doing more of these studies.
> 
> Company statements:
> 
> At LifeScan, Inc. we stand by the accuracy and the efficacy of our OneTouch? products ? used by more than 20 million people around the world and recommended by more endocrinologists, primary care physicians[1], and pharmacists[2] than any other brand. These products are continually assessed in our OneTouch? post-market surveillance program, which includes clinical testing as well as complaint capture, to ensure that all products ? including those in the DTS study ? continue to meet FDA performance requirements and specifications. Both products meet the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard for accuracy, with the OneTouch Verio? BGMS designed to meet the requirements of ISO 15197:2013 and the OneTouch? Ultra?2 designed to meet ISO 15197:2003. In fact, the April issue of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology features a study detailing the OneTouch Verio? BGMS platform?s seven years of proven accuracy across more than 70,000 clinical data points[3].  As we are always evaluating ways to further ensure product quality, LifeScan?s clinical and R&D teams are working to evaluate and understand the DTS results. Patients who have questions are encouraged to get in touch with OneTouch? Customer Care at 1-800-227-8862 so we can work with them to provide answers.
> 
> [1] Global Brand Equity Insights Study, February 2015
> 
> [2] U.S. News and World Report, June 13, 2017 http://health.usnews.com/wellness/articles/2017-06-13/pharmacists-picks-top-recommended-health-products
> 
> [3] Setford, et al. Seven-year surveillance of the clinical performance of a blood glucose test strip product. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (2017) 1-8
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Sat Feb  6 08:56:30 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:56:30 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
Message-ID: <01a989de.9e69.4574.b020.5dbb2eb04c15@samobile.net>

Hello, Everyone,
First, we should be happy with this test. Whichever meter we use, the 
Prodigy, the ReliOn or the Embrace, they all come in at about 90 
percent. Really, that's not bad. I wish they had included the Accu-Chek 
Guide in this list, but as the older Accu-Chek meters do reasonably 
well, I would expect that the new one also would. Oh, my, I just 
ordered 300 test strips for the Embrace meter, and I hate that thing, 
it looks so square and ugly. The only nice thing about it is its music 
when it actually gets enough blood to do the test.
Dotty Martin


From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 13:15:46 2021
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 08:15:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
In-Reply-To: <A09B24C3-B96B-4778-B3ED-360FDCB9FDE2@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <A09B24C3-B96B-4778-B3ED-360FDCB9FDE2@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <077501d6fc8a$2f221ee0$8d665ca0$@comcast.net>

Avoid Arizona and Lipton bottles, as they tend to be very high in sugar. I use green tea teabags all the time, sometimes stop & Shop brand, sometim
S other brands. They are less acidy than regular tea, and they will help you feel full. A great substitute for water, and wonderful on a cold damp day.

Jeanette
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2021 10:31 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

I love your good news and enthusiasm! You help me! Diane cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 17:56, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello once more everyone,
> 
> 
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
> 
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
> 
> Is this true?
> 
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
> 
> If so, how do you make it?
> 
> And are there certain brands better than others?
> 
> 
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I thought I would ask here.
> 
> 
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This is just wonderful!
> 
> 
> I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 13:37:29 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 07:37:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
In-Reply-To: <077501d6fc8a$2f221ee0$8d665ca0$@comcast.net>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <A09B24C3-B96B-4778-B3ED-360FDCB9FDE2@gmail.com>
 <077501d6fc8a$2f221ee0$8d665ca0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <005401d6fc8d$36e1bc00$a4a53400$@gmail.com>

Jeanette,

     Walmart has diet Arizona green tea with ginseng that is really good.  That is what I drink.  I agree that most bottled tea is very high in sugar, so I was glad to find this diet Arizona one. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Avoid Arizona and Lipton bottles, as they tend to be very high in sugar. I use green tea teabags all the time, sometimes stop & Shop brand, sometim S other brands. They are less acidy than regular tea, and they will help you feel full. A great substitute for water, and wonderful on a cold damp day.

Jeanette
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2021 10:31 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

I love your good news and enthusiasm! You help me! Diane cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 17:56, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello once more everyone,
> 
> 
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
> 
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
> 
> Is this true?
> 
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
> 
> If so, how do you make it?
> 
> And are there certain brands better than others?
> 
> 
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I thought I would ask here.
> 
> 
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This is just wonderful!
> 
> 
> I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From dwmasters15 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 15:46:27 2021
From: dwmasters15 at gmail.com (Dean Masters)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 10:46:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
In-Reply-To: <077501d6fc8a$2f221ee0$8d665ca0$@comcast.net>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <A09B24C3-B96B-4778-B3ED-360FDCB9FDE2@gmail.com>
 <077501d6fc8a$2f221ee0$8d665ca0$@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <46A323B36690419C89DC5C665FCFD9DD@MastersPC>

lipton has diet green tea. they have peach flavor which is my favorite then 
citrus and also mixed berry. they are really good ice cold when you drink 
them on a hot muggy day. very refreshing.

Dean


-----Original Message----- 
From: Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 8:15 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jeanette Kutash
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Avoid Arizona and Lipton bottles, as they tend to be very high in sugar. I 
use green tea teabags all the time, sometimes stop & Shop brand, sometim
S other brands. They are less acidy than regular tea, and they will help you 
feel full. A great substitute for water, and wonderful on a cold damp day.

Jeanette
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2021 10:31 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

I love your good news and enthusiasm! You help me! Diane cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 17:56, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?Hello once more everyone,
>
>
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
>
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
>
> Is this true?
>
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
>
> If so, how do you make it?
>
> And are there certain brands better than others?
>
>
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the 
> Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While 
> others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was 
> thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I 
> thought I would ask here.
>
>
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone 
> down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me 
> very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from 
> there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more 
> units. This is just wonderful!
>
>
> I will keep you all posted.
>
>
> Terri
>
>
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 15:55:34 2021
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 10:55:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea
In-Reply-To: <005401d6fc8d$36e1bc00$a4a53400$@gmail.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB6839E64E9C2780479EE59666A8B59@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
 <A09B24C3-B96B-4778-B3ED-360FDCB9FDE2@gmail.com>
 <077501d6fc8a$2f221ee0$8d665ca0$@comcast.net>
 <005401d6fc8d$36e1bc00$a4a53400$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001901d6fca0$88187740$984965c0$@comcast.net>

I know there is some out there, but I have found if people are helping me with finding it sometimes I get the wrong one, and I am not sure what the situation is in that case. I don't get it any more as that happened to me once and my numbers were out of control for a while. I may try looking again.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 8:37 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Jeanette,

     Walmart has diet Arizona green tea with ginseng that is really good.  That is what I drink.  I agree that most bottled tea is very high in sugar, so I was glad to find this diet Arizona one. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Avoid Arizona and Lipton bottles, as they tend to be very high in sugar. I use green tea teabags all the time, sometimes stop & Shop brand, sometim S other brands. They are less acidy than regular tea, and they will help you feel full. A great substitute for water, and wonderful on a cold damp day.

Jeanette
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2021 10:31 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

I love your good news and enthusiasm! You help me! Diane cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 17:56, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello once more everyone,
> 
> 
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
> 
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
> 
> Is this true?
> 
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
> 
> If so, how do you make it?
> 
> And are there certain brands better than others?
> 
> 
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I thought I would ask here.
> 
> 
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This is just wonderful!
> 
> 
> I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From pmdonahue2 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 17:35:52 2021
From: pmdonahue2 at gmail.com (pmdonahue2 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 11:35:52 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] A1C, Green Tea, And Arnold Palmer
Message-ID: <002601d6fcae$84b28790$8e1796b0$@gmail.com>

Good morning everyone,

	I had a doctor visit last Thursday and was told that my A1C was normal so I am not a diabetic. My sugar has risen slightly in the past but usually returns to its normal level.

	As for green tea we order it through our business. It's delivered along with our other items so no need to hunt it down.

	In addition to drinking it hot we make a drink made of part green tea and part lemon aid called an "Arnold Palmer." As we understand it this mixture of iced tea and lemon aid was a favorite of golf legend the late Arnold Palmer. We make it by placing 4 to 6 green tea bags in a coffee basket and brewing it like it was a pot of coffee. Next we poor a half-gallon of lemon aid into a gallon size pitcher. When the green tea is done brewing we poor it into the pitcher with the lemon aid and let it chill for several hours.  You can add additional sugar or a sugar substitute to sweaten it a little more but if sugar is an issue using a sugar substitute, a sugar free or low sugar lemon aid would be recommended. Here in South Texas a cold glass of Arnold Palmer is very refreshing. It also goes well with many entrees. Enjoy.

Peter Donahue

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 9:56 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

I know there is some out there, but I have found if people are helping me with finding it sometimes I get the wrong one, and I am not sure what the situation is in that case. I don't get it any more as that happened to me once and my numbers were out of control for a while. I may try looking again.

Jeanette 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 8:37 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Jeanette,

     Walmart has diet Arizona green tea with ginseng that is really good.  That is what I drink.  I agree that most bottled tea is very high in sugar, so I was glad to find this diet Arizona one. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 7:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

Avoid Arizona and Lipton bottles, as they tend to be very high in sugar. I use green tea teabags all the time, sometimes stop & Shop brand, sometim S other brands. They are less acidy than regular tea, and they will help you feel full. A great substitute for water, and wonderful on a cold damp day.

Jeanette
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2021 10:31 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Green tea

I love your good news and enthusiasm! You help me! Diane cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 2, 2021, at 17:56, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello once more everyone,
> 
> 
> I was wondering, what can you all tell me about green tea?
> 
> I hear that it can have wonderful health benefits?
> 
> Is this true?
> 
> If so, is this a type of tea that is usually enjoyed as a hot beverage?
> 
> If so, how do you make it?
> 
> And are there certain brands better than others?
> 
> 
> I was thinking of buying some green tea, tea bags. I was looking on the Walmart App, and I can see a few different types. Some are bags. While others are bottles of green tea. Such as, Arizona, and Lipton. But I was thinking I might want to avoid those two. I wasn't too sure though. So I thought I would ask here.
> 
> 
> Oh yes, on a whole other note, my Treciba has been reduced. I have gone down from 70 units, to 66 units. Not much. But it's less. So this makes me very happy. In another week we will re-evaluate the situation, and go from there. If it needs to be lowered again, then we will lower it by 4 more units. This is just wonderful!
> 
> 
> I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Feb  6 21:37:57 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 13:37:57 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
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References: <01a989de.9e69.4574.b020.5dbb2eb04c15@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
What amazes me is that even in this study, they just had to be within 15 per
cent, as opposed to 20 in the FDA approval game. I've always been sort of
amused, sort of disgusted that we're so hung up on making things like
insulin pumps that can deliver insulin in .005 increments, allow us to
adjust basals to within the idea of a hair on our head, but all of our
decisions are based on technology that could be off by 20 per cent or more
in either direction. Sometimes it really does kind of feel like we're
playing with technology just for technology's sake and pretending we're
doing something. Obviously, there is no question that we've improved the
quality of life for all of us living with diabetes over the years, thank
goodness. But just once in awhile, I find myself thinking, huh? Certainly
the CGM's aren't perfect either. But we do gain tremendously by having
information more often so things don't get out of hand. Wonder what the
future holds.
Thanks for sharing, Patricia.
Veronica


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To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
18 Meters | diaTribe

Hello, Everyone,
First, we should be happy with this test. Whichever meter we use, the 
Prodigy, the ReliOn or the Embrace, they all come in at about 90 
percent. Really, that's not bad. I wish they had included the Accu-Chek 
Guide in this list, but as the older Accu-Chek meters do reasonably 
well, I would expect that the new one also would. Oh, my, I just 
ordered 300 test strips for the Embrace meter, and I hate that thing, 
it looks so square and ugly. The only nice thing about it is its music 
when it actually gets enough blood to do the test.
Dotty Martin

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 21:52:30 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 13:52:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
In-Reply-To: <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <8D3CBE83-D568-46C8-972D-3C59FC1420D8@comcast.net>

Veronica,
You hit the nail on the head. Those are my exact thoughts. When I get various blood sugar values from meters saying anywhere from a blood sugar of 70- 120 it?s very frustrating to decide what to do.  I do cherish being able to at least know approximately where my blood sugar is but as far as letting a pump rely on this information to adjust insulin is a bit scary.  My last Dexcom sensor read 70 after the two hour warm-up and three fingersticks at the same time showed 126, 139, 140. I did calibrate at 140 and did several fingersticks for the next eight hours to make sure.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 6, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi everyone.
> What amazes me is that even in this study, they just had to be within 15 per
> cent, as opposed to 20 in the FDA approval game. I've always been sort of
> amused, sort of disgusted that we're so hung up on making things like
> insulin pumps that can deliver insulin in .005 increments, allow us to
> adjust basals to within the idea of a hair on our head, but all of our
> decisions are based on technology that could be off by 20 per cent or more
> in either direction. Sometimes it really does kind of feel like we're
> playing with technology just for technology's sake and pretending we're
> doing something. Obviously, there is no question that we've improved the
> quality of life for all of us living with diabetes over the years, thank
> goodness. But just once in awhile, I find myself thinking, huh? Certainly
> the CGM's aren't perfect either. But we do gain tremendously by having
> information more often so things don't get out of hand. Wonder what the
> future holds.
> Thanks for sharing, Patricia.
> 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
> Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 12:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dorothea Martin
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
> 18 Meters | diaTribe
> 
> Hello, Everyone,
> First, we should be happy with this test. Whichever meter we use, the 
> Prodigy, the ReliOn or the Embrace, they all come in at about 90 
> percent. Really, that's not bad. I wish they had included the Accu-Chek 
> Guide in this list, but as the older Accu-Chek meters do reasonably 
> well, I would expect that the new one also would. Oh, my, I just 
> ordered 300 test strips for the Embrace meter, and I hate that thing, 
> it looks so square and ugly. The only nice thing about it is its music 
> when it actually gets enough blood to do the test.
> Dotty Martin
> 
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From dwmasters15 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 22:10:11 2021
From: dwmasters15 at gmail.com (Dean Masters)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 17:10:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
In-Reply-To: <8D3CBE83-D568-46C8-972D-3C59FC1420D8@comcast.net>
References: <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <8D3CBE83-D568-46C8-972D-3C59FC1420D8@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <2D35ECB5B6C7455AAC2C1B77F4A5434A@MastersPC>

in December I had blood drawn at my GP's office and my a1c was 6.7. A couple 
of weeks ago my insurance company sent a nurse for a home visit .She had 
some kind of meter for the a1c and she said  it was 5.3. I know that is way 
off. She did say the meters were not as accurate as when the blood is drawn. 
I couldn't believe it would be that far off.

Dean




-----Original Message----- 
From: Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 4:52 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on 
18 Meters | diaTribe

Veronica,
You hit the nail on the head. Those are my exact thoughts. When I get 
various blood sugar values from meters saying anywhere from a blood sugar of 
70- 120 it?s very frustrating to decide what to do.  I do cherish being able 
to at least know approximately where my blood sugar is but as far as letting 
a pump rely on this information to adjust insulin is a bit scary.  My last 
Dexcom sensor read 70 after the two hour warm-up and three fingersticks at 
the same time showed 126, 139, 140. I did calibrate at 140 and did several 
fingersticks for the next eight hours to make sure.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 6, 2021, at 1:39 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?Hi everyone.
> What amazes me is that even in this study, they just had to be within 15 
> per
> cent, as opposed to 20 in the FDA approval game. I've always been sort of
> amused, sort of disgusted that we're so hung up on making things like
> insulin pumps that can deliver insulin in .005 increments, allow us to
> adjust basals to within the idea of a hair on our head, but all of our
> decisions are based on technology that could be off by 20 per cent or more
> in either direction. Sometimes it really does kind of feel like we're
> playing with technology just for technology's sake and pretending we're
> doing something. Obviously, there is no question that we've improved the
> quality of life for all of us living with diabetes over the years, thank
> goodness. But just once in awhile, I find myself thinking, huh? Certainly
> the CGM's aren't perfect either. But we do gain tremendously by having
> information more often so things don't get out of hand. Wonder what the
> future holds.
> Thanks for sharing, Patricia.
> 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
> Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 12:56 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dorothea Martin
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data 
> on
> 18 Meters | diaTribe
>
> Hello, Everyone,
> First, we should be happy with this test. Whichever meter we use, the
> Prodigy, the ReliOn or the Embrace, they all come in at about 90
> percent. Really, that's not bad. I wish they had included the Accu-Chek
> Guide in this list, but as the older Accu-Chek meters do reasonably
> well, I would expect that the new one also would. Oh, my, I just
> ordered 300 test strips for the Embrace meter, and I hate that thing,
> it looks so square and ugly. The only nice thing about it is its music
> when it actually gets enough blood to do the test.
> Dotty Martin
>
> _______________________________________________
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> creekmusic.com
>
>
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Feb  6 22:56:34 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2021 14:56:34 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
In-Reply-To: <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <01a989de.9e69.4574.b020.5dbb2eb04c15@samobile.net>
 <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <008001d6fcdb$520624a0$f6126de0$@gmail.com>

Veronica, I am excited that at least all these diabetes management wil be in
the more future tech area instead of being  a hundred years behind.lets say
the glucose meter for example .now  we will have in the future smart watches
that  will measure glucose levels, cgm's  that will be even more intellegent
then past generations, insulin pumps and close loop systems as well as open
sourced ones.i am actually excited for what the future holds for   diabetes
managements.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 1:38 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
18 Meters | diaTribe

Hi everyone.
What amazes me is that even in this study, they just had to be within 15 per
cent, as opposed to 20 in the FDA approval game. I've always been sort of
amused, sort of disgusted that we're so hung up on making things like
insulin pumps that can deliver insulin in .005 increments, allow us to
adjust basals to within the idea of a hair on our head, but all of our
decisions are based on technology that could be off by 20 per cent or more
in either direction. Sometimes it really does kind of feel like we're
playing with technology just for technology's sake and pretending we're
doing something. Obviously, there is no question that we've improved the
quality of life for all of us living with diabetes over the years, thank
goodness. But just once in awhile, I find myself thinking, huh? Certainly
the CGM's aren't perfect either. But we do gain tremendously by having
information more often so things don't get out of hand. Wonder what the
future holds.
Thanks for sharing, Patricia.
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
Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 12:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
18 Meters | diaTribe

Hello, Everyone,
First, we should be happy with this test. Whichever meter we use, the
Prodigy, the ReliOn or the Embrace, they all come in at about 90 percent.
Really, that's not bad. I wish they had included the Accu-Chek Guide in this
list, but as the older Accu-Chek meters do reasonably well, I would expect
that the new one also would. Oh, my, I just ordered 300 test strips for the
Embrace meter, and I hate that thing, it looks so square and ugly. The only
nice thing about it is its music when it actually gets enough blood to do
the test.
Dotty Martin

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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 10:40:41 2021
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 05:40:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Educate, Empower and Inspire hosted by the DAN of
 Ohio; Saturday Feb. 13 at 10 AM EST
Message-ID: <021901d6fed0$0389e630$0a9db290$@gmail.com>

                                You   Are

Cordially Invited To Participate In The Diabetic Action Network 

 

Conference Call.

 

                   

 

: 

 

The D.A.N. would love your cooperation and hope to hear from you by calling
us on

Saturday, February, 13, 2021 at 10:00 am

 

Just Dial Us:

 

605) 475-4882

 

Access code:  889 687

 

Graciela Evans, RDN, LD 

Project Manager - Registered Dietitian  

 

                  from Mont. Co. Health Dept. A Human Services Levy Funded

Agency    

 

is our Guest Speaker and will give information To discuss the importance of
Protein for your nutritional needs. 

 This is a certified credited Health Department

 

 

.             Richard Payne-President-OH Affiliate

 

.             Susan Day-OH D.A.N. Division President.             Walter
Mitchell-OH.D.A.N. Vice-President 

Sue Ott-OH. DAN Board Member

             Wanda Sloan-National DAN Board Member

 

.             Open Forum-All Are Welcomed.          

       

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From mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 15:14:13 2021
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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
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From ang345x at gmail.com  Tue Feb  9 15:32:39 2021
From: ang345x at gmail.com (ang345x at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 10:32:39 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
 18 Meters | diaTribe
In-Reply-To: <008001d6fcdb$520624a0$f6126de0$@gmail.com>
References: <01a989de.9e69.4574.b020.5dbb2eb04c15@samobile.net>
 <002701d6fcd0$56394800$02abd800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <008001d6fcdb$520624a0$f6126de0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <016401d6fef8$ccd9d220$668d7660$@gmail.com>

Yes for the most part however they can be  20-30 points off from dex com.
You can check by  testing meatier reading and dex com reading and doing the
math . Angela 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 5:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
18 Meters | diaTribe

Veronica, I am excited that at least all these diabetes management wil be in
the more future tech area instead of being  a hundred years behind.lets say
the glucose meter for example .now  we will have in the future smart watches
that  will measure glucose levels, cgm's  that will be even more intellegent
then past generations, insulin pumps and close loop systems as well as open
sourced ones.i am actually excited for what the future holds for   diabetes
managements.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 6, 2021 1:38 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
18 Meters | diaTribe

Hi everyone.
What amazes me is that even in this study, they just had to be within 15 per
cent, as opposed to 20 in the FDA approval game. I've always been sort of
amused, sort of disgusted that we're so hung up on making things like
insulin pumps that can deliver insulin in .005 increments, allow us to
adjust basals to within the idea of a hair on our head, but all of our
decisions are based on technology that could be off by 20 per cent or more
in either direction. Sometimes it really does kind of feel like we're
playing with technology just for technology's sake and pretending we're
doing something. Obviously, there is no question that we've improved the
quality of life for all of us living with diabetes over the years, thank
goodness. But just once in awhile, I find myself thinking, huh? Certainly
the CGM's aren't perfect either. But we do gain tremendously by having
information more often so things don't get out of hand. Wonder what the
future holds.
Thanks for sharing, Patricia.
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
Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2021 12:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Are Blood Glucose Meters Accurate? New Data on
18 Meters | diaTribe

Hello, Everyone,
First, we should be happy with this test. Whichever meter we use, the
Prodigy, the ReliOn or the Embrace, they all come in at about 90 percent.
Really, that's not bad. I wish they had included the Accu-Chek Guide in this
list, but as the older Accu-Chek meters do reasonably well, I would expect
that the new one also would. Oh, my, I just ordered 300 test strips for the
Embrace meter, and I hate that thing, it looks so square and ugly. The only
nice thing about it is its music when it actually gets enough blood to do
the test.
Dotty Martin

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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Tue Feb  9 23:42:44 2021
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 17:42:44 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] American Diabetes Association, food hub site
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB683912AC49010DA0C2704175A88E9@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


Does anyone here use the American Diabetes association's food hub?

I believe this is what it is called.


If so, what do you think about it?


I have known about it. But I've never really checked it out. Then last 
night, I did. I created an account. Just in case I found recipes I 
wanted to attempt to make. And I did find some.


But I just thought I would see what you all thought as well.


Thank you,


Terri



From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Feb 10 00:14:25 2021
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:14:25 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] American Diabetes Association, food hub site
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB683912AC49010DA0C2704175A88E9@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683912AC49010DA0C2704175A88E9@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <000b01d6ff41$b1e7e490$15b7adb0$@comcast.net>

Terri, I am not familiar with this. I will try to check it out. Good for you
for trying it on your own.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 09, 2021 6:43 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] American Diabetes Association, food hub site

Hello everyone,


Does anyone here use the American Diabetes association's food hub?

I believe this is what it is called.


If so, what do you think about it?


I have known about it. But I've never really checked it out. Then last 
night, I did. I created an account. Just in case I found recipes I 
wanted to attempt to make. And I did find some.


But I just thought I would see what you all thought as well.


Thank you,


Terri


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From mhansen4 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 16:19:00 2021
From: mhansen4 at gmail.com (Michael Hansen)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:19:00 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
Message-ID: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>

I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to
this group and double check to see if there were other glucometers
available that were fully accessible.

Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
market other than the Prodigy Voice?

Thanks so much
Mike
-- 
Mike Hansen

From blindhands at aol.com  Wed Feb 10 17:39:49 2021
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 12:39:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01d001d6ffd3$bb3a70c0$31af5240$@aol.com>

No, the Prodigy Voice is the only one.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
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Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic

I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
were fully accessible.

Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
market other than the Prodigy Voice?

Thanks so much
Mike
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From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 17:54:24 2021
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:54:24 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ab2b559d-3eac-c21e-bba8-81ab8c5668b8@gmail.com>

hi, I also have the prodedgy voice but I have heard that there is 
another fully accessible meter that you can buy on amazon called clever 
choice.

On 2/10/2021 9:19 AM, Michael Hansen via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
> able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
> most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
> glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to
> this group and double check to see if there were other glucometers
> available that were fully accessible.
>
> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
> market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>
> Thanks so much
> Mike


From gtwocher at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 18:04:57 2021
From: gtwocher at gmail.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:04:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <ab2b559d-3eac-c21e-bba8-81ab8c5668b8@gmail.com>
References: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
 <ab2b559d-3eac-c21e-bba8-81ab8c5668b8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <93F207C0-243D-4D17-8E5A-2355B660234B@gmail.com>

Hello,
No prodigy voice is not the only accessible glucose meter. The clever choice voice hd is also fully accessible. The clever choice and its strips can be purchased from amazon. 

Greg Wocher


> On Feb 10, 2021, at 12:54 PM, Sheila via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> hi, I also have the prodedgy voice but I have heard that there is another fully accessible meter that you can buy on amazon called clever choice.
> 
> On 2/10/2021 9:19 AM, Michael Hansen via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
>> able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
>> most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
>> glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to
>> this group and double check to see if there were other glucometers
>> available that were fully accessible.
>> 
>> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
>> market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>> 
>> Thanks so much
>> Mike
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 19:07:32 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:07:32 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00cc01d6ffdf$fcc0ec20$f642c460$@gmail.com>

The Clever Choice hd is but I'm not yet sure about it's accuracy. I am
totally blind and was able to set it up with no problem.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael
Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 8:19 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic

I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
were fully accessible.

Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
market other than the Prodigy Voice?

Thanks so much
Mike
--
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 19:10:02 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:10:02 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <01d001d6ffd3$bb3a70c0$31af5240$@aol.com>
References: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
 <01d001d6ffd3$bb3a70c0$31af5240$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <011501d6ffe0$55e66cd0$01b34670$@gmail.com>

There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure how
accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic

No, the Prodigy Voice is the only one.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael
Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic

I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
were fully accessible.

Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
market other than the Prodigy Voice?

Thanks so much
Mike
--
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Wed Feb 10 19:13:42 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:13:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <011501d6ffe0$55e66cd0$01b34670$@gmail.com>
References: <011501d6ffe0$55e66cd0$01b34670$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4A9D3290-717F-4704-99EF-8BB7EA133C05@comcast.net>

V Relion model that talks is called the Premier voice. There are other models do not speak.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 10, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure how
> accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> No, the Prodigy Voice is the only one.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael
> Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
> able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
> most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
> glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
> group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
> were fully accessible.
> 
> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
> market other than the Prodigy Voice?
> 
> Thanks so much
> Mike
> --
> Mike Hansen
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Feb 10 19:53:31 2021
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:53:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
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References: <011501d6ffe0$55e66cd0$01b34670$@gmail.com>
 <4A9D3290-717F-4704-99EF-8BB7EA133C05@comcast.net>
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Joyce, please stop telling people the Prodigy Voice is the only accessible glucose monitor because that just isn't true.

Thank you,

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:14 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic

V Relion model that talks is called the Premier voice. There are other models do not speak.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 10, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure how
> accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> No, the Prodigy Voice is the only one.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael
> Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
> able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
> most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
> glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
> group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
> were fully accessible.
> 
> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
> market other than the Prodigy Voice?
> 
> Thanks so much
> Mike
> --
> Mike Hansen
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From sheila.leigland at gmail.com  Wed Feb 10 22:53:27 2021
From: sheila.leigland at gmail.com (Sheila)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:53:27 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <011501d6ffe0$55e66cd0$01b34670$@gmail.com>
References: <CACC+zdX=+7utmJJdUyLiz-r32O6MkrwWaE-wYqnwQBsiAqVOAA@mail.gmail.com>
 <01d001d6ffd3$bb3a70c0$31af5240$@aol.com>
 <011501d6ffe0$55e66cd0$01b34670$@gmail.com>
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the rely on needs sighted help to set it up

On 2/10/2021 12:10 PM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure how
> accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
>
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>
> No, the Prodigy Voice is the only one.
>
> Joyce Kane
>   Kane Kids Shop
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Michael
> Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Michael Hansen <mhansen4 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>
> I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
> able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
> most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
> glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
> group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
> were fully accessible.
>
> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
> market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>
> Thanks so much
> Mike
> --
> Mike Hansen
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From mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 15:20:52 2021
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Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 07:20:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Feb 11 20:23:13 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:23:13 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
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Thanks Mary. Actually I think the research study that I shared was perhaps three or four years old but I have not seen anything more recent. The only talking meters that I am aware of are the ones that have been discussed already on this site. Prodigy voice, clever choice HD,Relion premier voice, and I think someone mentioned another one. For the majority of people who do not have a CGM connected to an insulin pump that then uses that information to make automatic insulin adjustments sort of think that most of these meters are accurate enough to give you a general idea of what your blood sugar is and then if you test frequently you can find patterns and see when it?s going up or down. The patterns are generally more important especially for people with type two than the precise number.
The times when I really want to feel I have an accurate result is when I need to calibrate the Dexcom G6.
The contour next brand of meters rated very high in accuracy. Their newest one is called the contour next one. I recently ordered one on Amazon and I am waiting for it to arrive. The reason I am hoping it will work for those of us who are blind is because it will connect to an app on the phone and I?m hoping that that app will then be accessible to read their results aloud. I will keep you posted. Unfortunately the contour next test strips are quite expensive but the best price I have found is on Amazon at about $.33 per strip which is a great deal less than the over one dollar a strip that most pharmacies are charging.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 11, 2021, at 7:20 AM, Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ? ?First of all, Patricia excellent presentation on nutrition! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with those of us who could attend the zoom meeting! 
> Secon, now, when including this last research data are these talking glucose meters, 
> some of the ones that were considered most accurate, how many are voice output? 
> We tend to keep usinga meter we find accurate, when comparing it to our A 1 C's and when buying it out of our own pocket, it makes it difficult to chance another one unless we have knowledge of another. 
> Thanks for letting us know about these other meters to those of you who own one. 
> I do not have the results here and have to get working, but I guess we have to start asking ourselves, to what degree do we chance a new meter when we are wanting as much voice output as possible as well as the accuracy ranking on this new research study? 
> With some of these meters, how are they comparing to your own A 1 C's? 
> I have been using the same one that is usually within range of my A 1 C's, as probably the rest of you, do also. 
> Thanks and plise let me know your comments! 
> I love this sight! 
> Mary 
> ! 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk 
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 01:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> V Relion model that talks is called the Premier voice. There are other models do not speak.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 10, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure how
>> accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of
>> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>> No, the Prodigy Voice is the only one.
>> Joyce Kane
>> Kane Kids Shop
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of Michael
>> Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Michael Hansen
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>> I am someone that was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been
>> able to acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came
>> most recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully accessible
>> glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to reach out to this
>> group and double check to see if there were other glucometers available that
>> were fully accessible.
>> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on the
>> market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>> Thanks so much
>> Mike
>> --
>> Mike Hansen
>> _______________________________________________
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 11 20:38:25 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 12:38:25 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <1434D619-6672-41E7-9ACE-E794F5A076B0@comcast.net>
References: <000f4242.078a94344fe4e498@infraware.co.kr>
 <1434D619-6672-41E7-9ACE-E794F5A076B0@comcast.net>
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Patricia, keep us up to date on that  one.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:23 PM
To: Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic

Thanks Mary. Actually I think the research study that I shared was perhaps three or four years old but I have not seen anything more recent. The only talking meters that I am aware of are the ones that have been discussed already on this site. Prodigy voice, clever choice HD,Relion premier voice, and I think someone mentioned another one. For the majority of people who do not have a CGM connected to an insulin pump that then uses that information to make automatic insulin adjustments sort of think that most of these meters are accurate enough to give you a general idea of what your blood sugar is and then if you test frequently you can find patterns and see when it?s going up or down. The patterns are generally more important especially for people with type two than the precise number.
The times when I really want to feel I have an accurate result is when I need to calibrate the Dexcom G6.
The contour next brand of meters rated very high in accuracy. Their newest one is called the contour next one. I recently ordered one on Amazon and I am waiting for it to arrive. The reason I am hoping it will work for those of us who are blind is because it will connect to an app on the phone and I?m hoping that that app will then be accessible to read their results aloud. I will keep you posted. Unfortunately the contour next test strips are quite expensive but the best price I have found is on Amazon at about $.33 per strip which is a great deal less than the over one dollar a strip that most pharmacies are charging.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 11, 2021, at 7:20 AM, Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ? ?First of all, Patricia excellent presentation on nutrition! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with those of us who could attend the zoom meeting! 
> Secon, now, when including this last research data are these talking 
> glucose meters, some of the ones that were considered most accurate, how many are voice output?
> We tend to keep usinga meter we find accurate, when comparing it to our A 1 C's and when buying it out of our own pocket, it makes it difficult to chance another one unless we have knowledge of another. 
> Thanks for letting us know about these other meters to those of you who own one. 
> I do not have the results here and have to get working, but I guess we have to start asking ourselves, to what degree do we chance a new meter when we are wanting as much voice output as possible as well as the accuracy ranking on this new research study? 
> With some of these meters, how are they comparing to your own A 1 C's? 
> I have been using the same one that is usually within range of my A 1 C's, as probably the rest of you, do also. 
> Thanks and plise let me know your comments! 
> I love this sight! 
> Mary
> ! 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 01:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> V Relion model that talks is called the Premier voice. There are other models do not speak.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 10, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure 
>> how accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of
>> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic No, the Prodigy 
>> Voice is the only one.
>> Joyce Kane
>> Kane Kids Shop
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of Michael Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Michael Hansen
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic I am someone that 
>> was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been able to 
>> acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came most 
>> recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully 
>> accessible glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to 
>> reach out to this group and double check to see if there were other 
>> glucometers available that were fully accessible.
>> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on 
>> the market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>> Thanks so much
>> Mike
>> --
>> Mike Hansen
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 01:56:46 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 20:56:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <000001d700b5$d921a3a0$8b64eae0$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d700b5$d921a3a0$8b64eae0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <40CCE9F6-E7F0-45BE-971A-6510E0B458A1@gmail.com>

Patricia, does the contour next one communicate with the Medtronic pump? Diana 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 11, 2021, at 3:39 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Patricia, keep us up to date on that  one.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:23 PM
> To: Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
> 
> Thanks Mary. Actually I think the research study that I shared was perhaps three or four years old but I have not seen anything more recent. The only talking meters that I am aware of are the ones that have been discussed already on this site. Prodigy voice, clever choice HD,Relion premier voice, and I think someone mentioned another one. For the majority of people who do not have a CGM connected to an insulin pump that then uses that information to make automatic insulin adjustments sort of think that most of these meters are accurate enough to give you a general idea of what your blood sugar is and then if you test frequently you can find patterns and see when it?s going up or down. The patterns are generally more important especially for people with type two than the precise number.
> The times when I really want to feel I have an accurate result is when I need to calibrate the Dexcom G6.
> The contour next brand of meters rated very high in accuracy. Their newest one is called the contour next one. I recently ordered one on Amazon and I am waiting for it to arrive. The reason I am hoping it will work for those of us who are blind is because it will connect to an app on the phone and I?m hoping that that app will then be accessible to read their results aloud. I will keep you posted. Unfortunately the contour next test strips are quite expensive but the best price I have found is on Amazon at about $.33 per strip which is a great deal less than the over one dollar a strip that most pharmacies are charging.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 11, 2021, at 7:20 AM, Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ? ?First of all, Patricia excellent presentation on nutrition! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with those of us who could attend the zoom meeting! 
>> Secon, now, when including this last research data are these talking 
>> glucose meters, some of the ones that were considered most accurate, how many are voice output?
>> We tend to keep usinga meter we find accurate, when comparing it to our A 1 C's and when buying it out of our own pocket, it makes it difficult to chance another one unless we have knowledge of another. 
>> Thanks for letting us know about these other meters to those of you who own one.
>> I do not have the results here and have to get working, but I guess we have to start asking ourselves, to what degree do we chance a new meter when we are wanting as much voice output as possible as well as the accuracy ranking on this new research study? 
>> With some of these meters, how are they comparing to your own A 1 C's? 
>> I have been using the same one that is usually within range of my A 1 C's, as probably the rest of you, do also. 
>> Thanks and plise let me know your comments! 
>> I love this sight! 
>> Mary
>> ! 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 01:15 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>> 
>> V Relion model that talks is called the Premier voice. There are other models do not speak.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 10, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>>> There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure 
>>> how accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of
>>> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic No, the Prodigy 
>>> Voice is the only one.
>>> Joyce Kane
>>> Kane Kids Shop
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of Michael Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Michael Hansen
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic I am someone that
>>> was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been able to 
>>> acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came most 
>>> recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully 
>>> accessible glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to 
>>> reach out to this group and double check to see if there were other 
>>> glucometers available that were fully accessible.
>>> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on 
>>> the market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>>> Thanks so much
>>> Mike
>>> --
>>> Mike Hansen
>>> _______________________________________________
>>> 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/blindhands%40aol.
>>> com
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>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>> om
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Fri Feb 12 03:01:02 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:01:02 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
In-Reply-To: <40CCE9F6-E7F0-45BE-971A-6510E0B458A1@gmail.com>
References: <40CCE9F6-E7F0-45BE-971A-6510E0B458A1@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <69774365-AF92-49A6-B10D-4A67D3E30975@comcast.net>

I do not know whether it will connect to the Medtronic pumps. Here is their phone number so you can call and check with them.

Acentiadiabetes care

1-800-348-8100

Patricia



Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 11, 2021, at 5:58 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Patricia, does the contour next one communicate with the Medtronic pump? Diana 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 11, 2021, at 3:39 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Patricia, keep us up to date on that  one.  
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 12:23 PM
>> To: Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>> 
>> Thanks Mary. Actually I think the research study that I shared was perhaps three or four years old but I have not seen anything more recent. The only talking meters that I am aware of are the ones that have been discussed already on this site. Prodigy voice, clever choice HD,Relion premier voice, and I think someone mentioned another one. For the majority of people who do not have a CGM connected to an insulin pump that then uses that information to make automatic insulin adjustments sort of think that most of these meters are accurate enough to give you a general idea of what your blood sugar is and then if you test frequently you can find patterns and see when it?s going up or down. The patterns are generally more important especially for people with type two than the precise number.
>> The times when I really want to feel I have an accurate result is when I need to calibrate the Dexcom G6.
>> The contour next brand of meters rated very high in accuracy. Their newest one is called the contour next one. I recently ordered one on Amazon and I am waiting for it to arrive. The reason I am hoping it will work for those of us who are blind is because it will connect to an app on the phone and I?m hoping that that app will then be accessible to read their results aloud. I will keep you posted. Unfortunately the contour next test strips are quite expensive but the best price I have found is on Amazon at about $.33 per strip which is a great deal less than the over one dollar a strip that most pharmacies are charging.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 11, 2021, at 7:20 AM, Mary Davis <mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ? ?First of all, Patricia excellent presentation on nutrition! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with those of us who could attend the zoom meeting! 
>>> Secon, now, when including this last research data are these talking 
>>> glucose meters, some of the ones that were considered most accurate, how many are voice output?
>>> We tend to keep usinga meter we find accurate, when comparing it to our A 1 C's and when buying it out of our own pocket, it makes it difficult to chance another one unless we have knowledge of another. 
>>> Thanks for letting us know about these other meters to those of you who own one.
>>> I do not have the results here and have to get working, but I guess we have to start asking ourselves, to what degree do we chance a new meter when we are wanting as much voice output as possible as well as the accuracy ranking on this new research study?
>>> With some of these meters, how are they comparing to your own A 1 C's? 
>>> I have been using the same one that is usually within range of my A 1 C's, as probably the rest of you, do also. 
>>> Thanks and plise let me know your comments! 
>>> I love this sight! 
>>> Mary
>>> ! 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 01:15 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic
>>> 
>>> V Relion model that talks is called the Premier voice. There are other models do not speak.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 10, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>>>> There is also the relion and another one made by advocare not sure 
>>>> how accessible these two are but I understand that they are totally accessible.
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of
>>>> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 9:40 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic No, the Prodigy 
>>>> Voice is the only one.
>>>> Joyce Kane
>>>> Kane Kids Shop
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk On Behalf Of Michael Hansen via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 11:19 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Michael Hansen
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Newly Diagnosed Diabetic I am someone that
>>>> was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I have been able to 
>>>> acquire a Prodigy Voice glucometer as that was the one that came most 
>>>> recommended. Actually I was told that it was the only fully 
>>>> accessible glucometer available. Same on me though I never thought to 
>>>> reach out to this group and double check to see if there were other 
>>>> glucometers available that were fully accessible.
>>>> Does anyone know if there are other fully accessible glucometers on 
>>>> the market other than the Prodigy Voice?
>>>> Thanks so much
>>>> Mike
>>>> --
>>>> Mike Hansen
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> 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/blindhands%40aol.
>>>> com
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>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> gmail.c
>>>> om
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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>>>> comcast.net
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> ternatives%40gmail.com
>> 
>> 
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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Fri Feb 12 19:39:34 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:39:34 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
Message-ID: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>

Hello, Everyone,
I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this 
seminar that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect 
that people from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the 
currently inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but 
nothing doing. They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I 
expected that the people from Prodigy would say something about some 
upcoming version of their accessible meter, but if there is to be one, 
we still haven't heard about it even after the seminar. Then, they 
avoided the question of how to get blood onto the test strip, though it 
appeared in the chat more than once. Finally, about the advertisement 
of a free accessible meter to those who attended the seminar, guess 
what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a device 
about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I 
almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never 
mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
Dotty Martin


From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 19:48:38 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 11:48:38 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
References: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <01bf01d70178$0f5c00b0$2e140210$@gmail.com>

Dotty, you think like me. That's refreshing to know that I'm not the only
one that thinks like that.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dorothea
Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 11:40 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Everyone,
I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this seminar
that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect that people
from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the currently
inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but nothing doing.
They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I expected that the
people from Prodigy would say something about some upcoming version of their
accessible meter, but if there is to be one, we still haven't heard about it
even after the seminar. Then, they avoided the question of how to get blood
onto the test strip, though it appeared in the chat more than once. Finally,
about the advertisement of a free accessible meter to those who attended the
seminar, guess what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a
device about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I
almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never
mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
Dotty Martin

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From dwmasters15 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 20:12:43 2021
From: dwmasters15 at gmail.com (Dean Masters)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 15:12:43 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
References: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <A4362FB799D245AEB048FD5BDB664B57@MastersPC>

I guess we are to call when we are going to use the meter and maybe they 
will tell us how to get the blood on the strip. How many times did they say 
that when you call you aren't limited to a certain time period to get help? 
I missed the thing about the free meter but I did hear one can get a free 
meter and cheap strips from the pharmacy so assumed the free meter would be 
the autocode.

Dean


-----Original Message----- 
From: Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 2:39 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Everyone,
I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this
seminar that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect
that people from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the
currently inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but
nothing doing. They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I
expected that the people from Prodigy would say something about some
upcoming version of their accessible meter, but if there is to be one,
we still haven't heard about it even after the seminar. Then, they
avoided the question of how to get blood onto the test strip, though it
appeared in the chat more than once. Finally, about the advertisement
of a free accessible meter to those who attended the seminar, guess
what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a device
about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I
almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never
mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
Dotty Martin

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From singingmywayin at gmail.com  Fri Feb 12 22:43:05 2021
From: singingmywayin at gmail.com (Danielle Ledet)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:43:05 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <A4362FB799D245AEB048FD5BDB664B57@MastersPC>
References: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
 <A4362FB799D245AEB048FD5BDB664B57@MastersPC>
Message-ID: <CAMxXqERKYGX1p_n+6xpQ4usTCCZAa9qsLZZ3UGReB46hvaXDQA@mail.gmail.com>

Yep that's it.

On 2/12/21, Dean Masters via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> I guess we are to call when we are going to use the meter and maybe they
> will tell us how to get the blood on the strip. How many times did they say
>
> that when you call you aren't limited to a certain time period to get help?
>
> I missed the thing about the free meter but I did hear one can get a free
> meter and cheap strips from the pharmacy so assumed the free meter would be
>
> the autocode.
>
> Dean
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 2:39 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dorothea Martin
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
>
> Hello, Everyone,
> I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this
> seminar that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect
> that people from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the
> currently inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but
> nothing doing. They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I
> expected that the people from Prodigy would say something about some
> upcoming version of their accessible meter, but if there is to be one,
> we still haven't heard about it even after the seminar. Then, they
> avoided the question of how to get blood onto the test strip, though it
> appeared in the chat more than once. Finally, about the advertisement
> of a free accessible meter to those who attended the seminar, guess
> what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a device
> about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I
> almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never
> mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates
> cheap.
> Dotty Martin
>
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From walemly at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 01:22:54 2021
From: walemly at gmail.com (Alan Lemly)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 19:22:54 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
References: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>

Hi Dotty,

I have to totally agree with your comments. I'm not sure their goal was
obfuscation but whenever the primary intent is to sell a product or service,
obfuscation will certainly be part of the process. This meeting was clearly
not designed for the blind community except to garner additional customers.
And they clearly weren't interested in answering any questions about how the
blind community actually use Prodigy meters. It would be so nice if someone
explaining something would consult with a blind person to provide the best
words to use to communicate with a blind audience. That Prodigy rep could
have done a much better job of describing how to insert a test strip
properly had she not been sighted.

And they clearly weren't going to answer any questions that would make their
products seem undesirable. I posted a question about getting a reading of
297 on my Prodigy Autocode this morning followed by a reading a few seconds
later of 239 on my Prodigy Voice or a difference of 58 points. They did talk
about the lack of use of control solution but then did not explain how to
actually use it and its purpose in verifying the validity of your test
results. I realize I probably should already know about control solution and
how to use it but I'm one of the guilty ones they referenced about this lack
of use. I had to go find a Prodigy Autocode user guide and read how to use
control solution. But the short answer is that sighted help is needed
because you have to compare the result the meter gives you in the control
solution test with some tabular values provided on the container of test
strips. I believe the short answer to my situation is that my Prodigy
Autocode is ready for the trash can. Too bad I didn't get the details on how
to get one of their free ones. Fortunately, I have an extra one that came
from somewhere that I've never used and I have a sighted brother that can
help me set it up. I still like the Autocode because I can upload its
readings to Diasend for printing reports for my doctor. However, I can't
caution folks enough to get a meter that provides accurate results. I had a
low blood sugar incident during last night's sleep because of a high reading
before bed that I suspect was many points higher than my actual blood
glucose level. I woke and the muscles in my legs weren't actually working
right due to this low but fortunately I was able to get to the refrigerator
for some orange juice.

I appreciate all the helpful comments folks are providing here about getting
an accessible meter that provides accurate results. 

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:40 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Everyone,
I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this seminar
that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect that people
from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the currently
inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but nothing doing.
They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I expected that the
people from Prodigy would say something about some upcoming version of their
accessible meter, but if there is to be one, we still haven't heard about it
even after the seminar. Then, they avoided the question of how to get blood
onto the test strip, though it appeared in the chat more than once. Finally,
about the advertisement of a free accessible meter to those who attended the
seminar, guess what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a
device about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I
almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never
mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
Dotty Martin

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Feb 13 05:46:28 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2021 21:46:28 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>
References: <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <D91F1C49-35EA-46FF-8D89-4FE88C52BFEA@comcast.net>

I was not able to listen to this webinar but it sounds like they didn?t even demonstrate the Prodigy voice model that is completely accessible to blind people.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 12, 2021, at 5:24 PM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Dotty,
> 
> I have to totally agree with your comments. I'm not sure their goal was
> obfuscation but whenever the primary intent is to sell a product or service,
> obfuscation will certainly be part of the process. This meeting was clearly
> not designed for the blind community except to garner additional customers.
> And they clearly weren't interested in answering any questions about how the
> blind community actually use Prodigy meters. It would be so nice if someone
> explaining something would consult with a blind person to provide the best
> words to use to communicate with a blind audience. That Prodigy rep could
> have done a much better job of describing how to insert a test strip
> properly had she not been sighted.
> 
> And they clearly weren't going to answer any questions that would make their
> products seem undesirable. I posted a question about getting a reading of
> 297 on my Prodigy Autocode this morning followed by a reading a few seconds
> later of 239 on my Prodigy Voice or a difference of 58 points. They did talk
> about the lack of use of control solution but then did not explain how to
> actually use it and its purpose in verifying the validity of your test
> results. I realize I probably should already know about control solution and
> how to use it but I'm one of the guilty ones they referenced about this lack
> of use. I had to go find a Prodigy Autocode user guide and read how to use
> control solution. But the short answer is that sighted help is needed
> because you have to compare the result the meter gives you in the control
> solution test with some tabular values provided on the container of test
> strips. I believe the short answer to my situation is that my Prodigy
> Autocode is ready for the trash can. Too bad I didn't get the details on how
> to get one of their free ones. Fortunately, I have an extra one that came
> from somewhere that I've never used and I have a sighted brother that can
> help me set it up. I still like the Autocode because I can upload its
> readings to Diasend for printing reports for my doctor. However, I can't
> caution folks enough to get a meter that provides accurate results. I had a
> low blood sugar incident during last night's sleep because of a high reading
> before bed that I suspect was many points higher than my actual blood
> glucose level. I woke and the muscles in my legs weren't actually working
> right due to this low but fortunately I was able to get to the refrigerator
> for some orange juice.
> 
> I appreciate all the helpful comments folks are providing here about getting
> an accessible meter that provides accurate results. 
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:40 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dorothea Martin
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
> 
> Hello, Everyone,
> I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this seminar
> that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect that people
> from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the currently
> inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but nothing doing.
> They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I expected that the
> people from Prodigy would say something about some upcoming version of their
> accessible meter, but if there is to be one, we still haven't heard about it
> even after the seminar. Then, they avoided the question of how to get blood
> onto the test strip, though it appeared in the chat more than once. Finally,
> about the advertisement of a free accessible meter to those who attended the
> seminar, guess what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a
> device about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I
> almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never
> mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
> Dotty Martin
> 
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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Sat Feb 13 09:53:31 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:53:31 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
Message-ID: <048a73b4.6e67.45b5.86fa.1ea1d0ee9377@samobile.net>

Hello, Alan,
Prodigy should have been telling us about the research they are doing 
for their upcoming meter and Be My Eyes should have been telling us how 
they are training their volunteers to help blind people use the Contour 
Next or the Accu-Chek Guide. And then they offered us Advocate meters! 
I believe the Autocode and the Advocates were the precursors of the 
Voice, I mean of the old model Voice with the music, the one I have.
Don't worry, I don't use it anymore.
Dotty Martin


From bestsinger at samobile.net  Sat Feb 13 09:56:28 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:56:28 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
Message-ID: <8b90a0e1.2c13.4f10.815e.5f82c85e17be@samobile.net>

Hello, Patricia,
This seminar was an hour-long infomercial, not an instructional event.
Dotty


From ang345x at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 15:59:42 2021
From: ang345x at gmail.com (ang345x at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:59:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>
References: <fa673577.5a96.40b3.b72e.08d2d1056714@samobile.net>
 <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00aa01d70221$3e7facd0$bb7f0670$@gmail.com>

I totally agree with you people. I took it a step further and called them. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 8:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hi Dotty,

I have to totally agree with your comments. I'm not sure their goal was
obfuscation but whenever the primary intent is to sell a product or service,
obfuscation will certainly be part of the process. This meeting was clearly
not designed for the blind community except to garner additional customers.
And they clearly weren't interested in answering any questions about how the
blind community actually use Prodigy meters. It would be so nice if someone
explaining something would consult with a blind person to provide the best
words to use to communicate with a blind audience. That Prodigy rep could
have done a much better job of describing how to insert a test strip
properly had she not been sighted.

And they clearly weren't going to answer any questions that would make their
products seem undesirable. I posted a question about getting a reading of
297 on my Prodigy Autocode this morning followed by a reading a few seconds
later of 239 on my Prodigy Voice or a difference of 58 points. They did talk
about the lack of use of control solution but then did not explain how to
actually use it and its purpose in verifying the validity of your test
results. I realize I probably should already know about control solution and
how to use it but I'm one of the guilty ones they referenced about this lack
of use. I had to go find a Prodigy Autocode user guide and read how to use
control solution. But the short answer is that sighted help is needed
because you have to compare the result the meter gives you in the control
solution test with some tabular values provided on the container of test
strips. I believe the short answer to my situation is that my Prodigy
Autocode is ready for the trash can. Too bad I didn't get the details on how
to get one of their free ones. Fortunately, I have an extra one that came
from somewhere that I've never used and I have a sighted brother that can
help me set it up. I still like the Autocode because I can upload its
readings to Diasend for printing reports for my doctor. However, I can't
caution folks enough to get a meter that provides accurate results. I had a
low blood sugar incident during last night's sleep because of a high reading
before bed that I suspect was many points higher than my actual blood
glucose level. I woke and the muscles in my legs weren't actually working
right due to this low but fortunately I was able to get to the refrigerator
for some orange juice.

I appreciate all the helpful comments folks are providing here about getting
an accessible meter that provides accurate results. 

Alan Lemly

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:40 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Everyone,
I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this seminar
that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect that people
from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the currently
inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but nothing doing.
They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I expected that the
people from Prodigy would say something about some upcoming version of their
accessible meter, but if there is to be one, we still haven't heard about it
even after the seminar. Then, they avoided the question of how to get blood
onto the test strip, though it appeared in the chat more than once. Finally,
about the advertisement of a free accessible meter to those who attended the
seminar, guess what? They are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a
device about as accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I
almost forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never
mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
Dotty Martin

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 17:31:31 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:31:31 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <D91F1C49-35EA-46FF-8D89-4FE88C52BFEA@comcast.net>
References: <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>
 <D91F1C49-35EA-46FF-8D89-4FE88C52BFEA@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <008c01d7022e$11c7d8e0$35578aa0$@gmail.com>

There is a recording of it. they send the link to those who participated.do you guys want me to  post the link here.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 9:46 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

I was not able to listen to this webinar but it sounds like they didn?t even demonstrate the Prodigy voice model that is completely accessible to blind people.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 12, 2021, at 5:24 PM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Dotty,
> 
> I have to totally agree with your comments. I'm not sure their goal 
> was obfuscation but whenever the primary intent is to sell a product 
> or service, obfuscation will certainly be part of the process. This 
> meeting was clearly not designed for the blind community except to garner additional customers.
> And they clearly weren't interested in answering any questions about 
> how the blind community actually use Prodigy meters. It would be so 
> nice if someone explaining something would consult with a blind person 
> to provide the best words to use to communicate with a blind audience. 
> That Prodigy rep could have done a much better job of describing how 
> to insert a test strip properly had she not been sighted.
> 
> And they clearly weren't going to answer any questions that would make 
> their products seem undesirable. I posted a question about getting a 
> reading of
> 297 on my Prodigy Autocode this morning followed by a reading a few 
> seconds later of 239 on my Prodigy Voice or a difference of 58 points. 
> They did talk about the lack of use of control solution but then did 
> not explain how to actually use it and its purpose in verifying the 
> validity of your test results. I realize I probably should already 
> know about control solution and how to use it but I'm one of the 
> guilty ones they referenced about this lack of use. I had to go find a 
> Prodigy Autocode user guide and read how to use control solution. But 
> the short answer is that sighted help is needed because you have to 
> compare the result the meter gives you in the control solution test 
> with some tabular values provided on the container of test strips. I 
> believe the short answer to my situation is that my Prodigy Autocode 
> is ready for the trash can. Too bad I didn't get the details on how to 
> get one of their free ones. Fortunately, I have an extra one that came 
> from somewhere that I've never used and I have a sighted brother that 
> can help me set it up. I still like the Autocode because I can upload 
> its readings to Diasend for printing reports for my doctor. However, I 
> can't caution folks enough to get a meter that provides accurate 
> results. I had a low blood sugar incident during last night's sleep 
> because of a high reading before bed that I suspect was many points 
> higher than my actual blood glucose level. I woke and the muscles in 
> my legs weren't actually working right due to this low but fortunately I was able to get to the refrigerator for some orange juice.
> 
> I appreciate all the helpful comments folks are providing here about 
> getting an accessible meter that provides accurate results.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:40 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dorothea Martin
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
> 
> Hello, Everyone,
> I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this 
> seminar that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect 
> that people from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the 
> currently inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but nothing doing.
> They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I expected that the 
> people from Prodigy would say something about some upcoming version of 
> their accessible meter, but if there is to be one, we still haven't 
> heard about it even after the seminar. Then, they avoided the question 
> of how to get blood onto the test strip, though it appeared in the 
> chat more than once. Finally, about the advertisement of a free 
> accessible meter to those who attended the seminar, guess what? They 
> are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a device about as 
> accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I almost 
> forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
> Dotty Martin
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 17:35:00 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 09:35:00 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <8b90a0e1.2c13.4f10.815e.5f82c85e17be@samobile.net>
References: <8b90a0e1.2c13.4f10.815e.5f82c85e17be@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <008d01d7022e$8e972420$abc56c60$@gmail.com>

I do agree with the few that were in the so called  webanare. As they tried
to spin it and advertise it.it was more  of a promotion for accessible
pharmacy and protegy meters. Nothing mor then that . no real questions were
really  answered by the participants.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dorothea
Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 1:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Patricia,
This seminar was an hour-long infomercial, not an instructional event.
Dotty

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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Sat Feb 13 18:40:19 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:40:19 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
Message-ID: <c60517a7.7c76.4e01.a271.5d1c45a1d7d5@samobile.net>

Hello,
Whom did you call and what did they say?
Dotty Martin


From rick.alfaro at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 18:58:09 2021
From: rick.alfaro at gmail.com (rick.alfaro at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 13:58:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <008d01d7022e$8e972420$abc56c60$@gmail.com>
References: <8b90a0e1.2c13.4f10.815e.5f82c85e17be@samobile.net>
 <008d01d7022e$8e972420$abc56c60$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <18be01d7023a$2c4ad760$84e08620$@gmail.com>

Totally agree. I was there for the entire meeting. It was an infomertial.
They answered very few questions and refused to cover anything but the
pharmacy and the Prodigy meter. Whenever the topic wen to something
different like the count-a-dose for example, the main prodigy rep cut it
off. I don't mean to sound unappreciative of their time but I didn't care
for this meeting at all and didn't find it of much value.





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 12:35 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

I do agree with the few that were in the so called  webanare. As they tried
to spin it and advertise it.it was more  of a promotion for accessible
pharmacy and protegy meters. Nothing mor then that . no real questions were
really  answered by the participants.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dorothea
Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 1:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Patricia,
This seminar was an hour-long infomercial, not an instructional event.
Dotty

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 19:05:24 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 11:05:24 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <18be01d7023a$2c4ad760$84e08620$@gmail.com>
References: <8b90a0e1.2c13.4f10.815e.5f82c85e17be@samobile.net>
 <008d01d7022e$8e972420$abc56c60$@gmail.com>
 <18be01d7023a$2c4ad760$84e08620$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004401d7023b$2f357ec0$8da07c40$@gmail.com>

Do agree with you.afer about 15 to 20 minutes of their promotional BS. I
left the  webanare.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rick
Alfaro via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 10:58 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: rick.alfaro at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Totally agree. I was there for the entire meeting. It was an infomertial.
They answered very few questions and refused to cover anything but the
pharmacy and the Prodigy meter. Whenever the topic wen to something
different like the count-a-dose for example, the main prodigy rep cut it
off. I don't mean to sound unappreciative of their time but I didn't care
for this meeting at all and didn't find it of much value.





Warmest regards

Rick Alfaro

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 12:35 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

I do agree with the few that were in the so called  webanare. As they tried
to spin it and advertise it.it was more  of a promotion for accessible
pharmacy and protegy meters. Nothing mor then that . no real questions were
really  answered by the participants.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dorothea
Martin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 1:56 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Dorothea Martin <bestsinger at samobile.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

Hello, Patricia,
This seminar was an hour-long infomercial, not an instructional event.
Dotty

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From sjryan2 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 22:16:55 2021
From: sjryan2 at gmail.com (sjryan2 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 16:16:55 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
In-Reply-To: <008c01d7022e$11c7d8e0$35578aa0$@gmail.com>
References: <020e01d701a6$c1cdae00$45690a00$@gmail.com>
 <D91F1C49-35EA-46FF-8D89-4FE88C52BFEA@comcast.net>
 <008c01d7022e$11c7d8e0$35578aa0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01d601d70255$f03acca0$d0b065e0$@gmail.com>

Please do. I don't know how you heard about it, but I didn't see a message about it. I'd appreciate hearing at least part of it.

Thanks.
Sandi


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 11:32 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

There is a recording of it. they send the link to those who participated.do you guys want me to  post the link here.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 9:46 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar

I was not able to listen to this webinar but it sounds like they didn?t even demonstrate the Prodigy voice model that is completely accessible to blind people.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 12, 2021, at 5:24 PM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Dotty,
> 
> I have to totally agree with your comments. I'm not sure their goal 
> was obfuscation but whenever the primary intent is to sell a product 
> or service, obfuscation will certainly be part of the process. This 
> meeting was clearly not designed for the blind community except to garner additional customers.
> And they clearly weren't interested in answering any questions about 
> how the blind community actually use Prodigy meters. It would be so 
> nice if someone explaining something would consult with a blind person 
> to provide the best words to use to communicate with a blind audience.
> That Prodigy rep could have done a much better job of describing how 
> to insert a test strip properly had she not been sighted.
> 
> And they clearly weren't going to answer any questions that would make 
> their products seem undesirable. I posted a question about getting a 
> reading of
> 297 on my Prodigy Autocode this morning followed by a reading a few 
> seconds later of 239 on my Prodigy Voice or a difference of 58 points.
> They did talk about the lack of use of control solution but then did 
> not explain how to actually use it and its purpose in verifying the 
> validity of your test results. I realize I probably should already 
> know about control solution and how to use it but I'm one of the 
> guilty ones they referenced about this lack of use. I had to go find a 
> Prodigy Autocode user guide and read how to use control solution. But 
> the short answer is that sighted help is needed because you have to 
> compare the result the meter gives you in the control solution test 
> with some tabular values provided on the container of test strips. I 
> believe the short answer to my situation is that my Prodigy Autocode 
> is ready for the trash can. Too bad I didn't get the details on how to 
> get one of their free ones. Fortunately, I have an extra one that came 
> from somewhere that I've never used and I have a sighted brother that 
> can help me set it up. I still like the Autocode because I can upload 
> its readings to Diasend for printing reports for my doctor. However, I 
> can't caution folks enough to get a meter that provides accurate 
> results. I had a low blood sugar incident during last night's sleep 
> because of a high reading before bed that I suspect was many points 
> higher than my actual blood glucose level. I woke and the muscles in 
> my legs weren't actually working right due to this low but fortunately I was able to get to the refrigerator for some orange juice.
> 
> I appreciate all the helpful comments folks are providing here about 
> getting an accessible meter that provides accurate results.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Dorothea Martin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 1:40 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Dorothea Martin
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Be My Eyes and Accessible Pharmacy Seminar
> 
> Hello, Everyone,
> I don't usually pan events but I must tell everyone who missed this 
> seminar that it was a marvelous feat of obfuscation. You would expect 
> that people from Be My Eyes would have given some indication of the 
> currently inaccessible devices they are learning to help us with, but nothing doing.
> They just praised Prodigy and Accessible Pharmacy. I expected that the 
> people from Prodigy would say something about some upcoming version of 
> their accessible meter, but if there is to be one, we still haven't 
> heard about it even after the seminar. Then, they avoided the question 
> of how to get blood onto the test strip, though it appeared in the 
> chat more than once. Finally, about the advertisement of a free 
> accessible meter to those who attended the seminar, guess what? They 
> are offering us a free AAdvocate No-Code meter, a device about as 
> accessible as other semi-accessibles. What one? Oh, and I almost 
> forgot. The question of Prodigy's low accuracy ratings was never mentioned? Skating, anyone? I know where you can rent some ice skates cheap.
> Dotty Martin
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 01:43:34 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:43:34 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: diabetes webanare on accessible pharmacy and
 protegy meter
Message-ID: <002201d70272$cef92240$6ceb66c0$@gmail.com>

 

 

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To: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
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From ang345x at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 17:02:38 2021
From: ang345x at gmail.com (ang345x at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2021 12:02:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: diabetes webinar on accessible pharmacy and
 prodigy meter
Message-ID: <072701d702f3$331658d0$99430a70$@gmail.com>

Yes I spoke to 2 people at assessable pharmacy. They told me that a e mail
will be sent out on how to get free meatier. I truly think this was call to
join their group thus you can get a meter, however not fully accessible. If
you have any more questions feel free to call me 848 209 9465 Angela 

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Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2021 8:44 PM
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Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: diabetes webanare on accessible pharmacy and
protegy meter

 

 

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Sent: Friday, February 12, 2021 2:59 PM
To: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Thank you for joining us today! Link to Webinar Recording

 

Open this email and get the recording link to today's Talking Glucose Meters
for Blind and Low Vision Diabetics webinar.






gary,

 

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Low Vision Diabetics."

 

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From icecreamlover76 at outlook.com  Tue Feb 16 04:02:02 2021
From: icecreamlover76 at outlook.com (Terri Stimmel)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:02:02 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
Message-ID: <CH2PR04MB683909073B3720B5026CCCC7A8879@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

Hello everyone,


I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.


First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me 
advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also 
really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I 
really appreciate it.


I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely 
rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.

Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a 
part of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying 
to do this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.


I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and 
I, most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She 
can do some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, 
it didn't go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So 
we don't usually ask her to do much.


But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I 
don't want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste 
flavorful. I have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't 
know the first thing about how to prepare some of these things.


For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already 
made this way.

We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the 
burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the 
temperature knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.


But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making 
sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.


I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
on there.


I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
they used to help with this sort of thing.

However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.


But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
really wants me to do.

But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.


I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.

My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
thrown out.

My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
4 slices of the turkey.

My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
one piece.


If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
small bag of cheese popcorn.


For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.


Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.


I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.


My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.

My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.


So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
lowest it has gone lately is, 65.

However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes 
start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
think that they are somehow related.


Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
listening.


Thank you. I will keep you all posted.


Terri



From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 04:24:46 2021
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:24:46 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
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Message-ID: <0d3701d7041b$a8a36e70$f9ea4b50$@gmail.com>

Terry,

First, yes the Society for the Blind provides instruction on nonvisual
cooking. Right now, it might do it via Zoom or phone, but it still very much
can do this.

Second, I love cooking but not really in the morning. I tend to eat things
like yogurt and toast for breakfast. I also don't like eating a lot in the
morning. I eat very light in the morning, always have. But I recommend
finding a few breakfast options that do not require cooking or very little
cooking.

I'm also willing to help you learn a few things. It would have to be via
phone, but email me at bkpollpeter at gmail.com and we can set something up if
you like.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly

Hello everyone,


I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.


First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me
advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also
really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I really
appreciate it.


I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely
rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.

Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a part
of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying to do
this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.


I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and I,
most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She can do
some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, it didn't
go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So we don't
usually ask her to do much.


But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I don't
want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste flavorful. I
have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't know the first thing
about how to prepare some of these things.


For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already made
this way.

We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the
burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the temperature
knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.


But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making
sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.


I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
on there.


I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
they used to help with this sort of thing.

However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.


But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
really wants me to do.

But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.


I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.

My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
thrown out.

My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
4 slices of the turkey.

My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
one piece.


If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
small bag of cheese popcorn.


For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.


Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.


I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.


My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.

My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.


So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
lowest it has gone lately is, 65.

However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes 
start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
think that they are somehow related.


Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
listening.


Thank you. I will keep you all posted.


Terri


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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Feb 16 05:57:48 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:57:48 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
In-Reply-To: <0d3701d7041b$a8a36e70$f9ea4b50$@gmail.com>
References: <0d3701d7041b$a8a36e70$f9ea4b50$@gmail.com>
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Terri,
I commend you for your persistence and trying so hard to eat well. I can?t imagine how hard it must be having limited knowledge of cooking. I also would be glad to chat with you by phone about some easy to prepare meals and a little basic cooking skills if you want to connect you can email me privately at

pmaddix at comcast.net
Patricia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 15, 2021, at 8:26 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Terry,
> 
> First, yes the Society for the Blind provides instruction on nonvisual
> cooking. Right now, it might do it via Zoom or phone, but it still very much
> can do this.
> 
> Second, I love cooking but not really in the morning. I tend to eat things
> like yogurt and toast for breakfast. I also don't like eating a lot in the
> morning. I eat very light in the morning, always have. But I recommend
> finding a few breakfast options that do not require cooking or very little
> cooking.
> 
> I'm also willing to help you learn a few things. It would have to be via
> phone, but email me at bkpollpeter at gmail.com and we can set something up if
> you like.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.
> 
> 
> First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me
> advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also
> really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I really
> appreciate it.
> 
> 
> I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely
> rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.
> 
> Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a part
> of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying to do
> this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.
> 
> 
> I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and I,
> most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She can do
> some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, it didn't
> go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So we don't
> usually ask her to do much.
> 
> 
> But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I don't
> want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste flavorful. I
> have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't know the first thing
> about how to prepare some of these things.
> 
> 
> For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already made
> this way.
> 
> We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the
> burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the temperature
> knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
> I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.
> 
> 
> But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making
> sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.
> 
> 
> I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
> first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
> stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
> on there.
> 
> 
> I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
> where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
> they used to help with this sort of thing.
> 
> However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
> virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
> say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
> is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.
> 
> 
> But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
> is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
> isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
> really wants me to do.
> 
> But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
> with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.
> 
> 
> I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
> sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
> vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
> either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.
> 
> My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
> something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
> different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
> thrown out.
> 
> My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
> something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
> 4 slices of the turkey.
> 
> My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
> one piece.
> 
> 
> If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
> all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
> the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
> simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
> sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
> fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
> small bag of cheese popcorn.
> 
> 
> For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
> they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
> I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.
> 
> 
> Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
> snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.
> 
> 
> I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
> plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
> But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
> not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
> happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.
> 
> 
> My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
> dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.
> 
> My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
> But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
> understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
> or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
> have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.
> 
> 
> So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
> going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
> weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
> lowest it has gone lately is, 65.
> 
> However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes
> start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
> their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
> always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
> think that they are somehow related.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
> listening.
> 
> 
> Thank you. I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Tue Feb 16 17:34:03 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 11:34:03 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
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Message-ID: <005c01d70489$eba070b0$c2e15210$@charter.net>

Hi Terri. My name is Debbie, and as others have said that they would be
willing to help you I would as well. If you would like to give  me a call,
my number is 573 268 6989, I am in the central standard time zone. 

Debbie


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Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly

Hello everyone,


I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.


First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me 
advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also 
really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I 
really appreciate it.


I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely 
rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.

Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a 
part of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying 
to do this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.


I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and 
I, most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She 
can do some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, 
it didn't go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So 
we don't usually ask her to do much.


But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I 
don't want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste 
flavorful. I have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't 
know the first thing about how to prepare some of these things.


For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already 
made this way.

We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the 
burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the 
temperature knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.


But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making 
sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.


I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
on there.


I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
they used to help with this sort of thing.

However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.


But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
really wants me to do.

But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.


I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.

My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
thrown out.

My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
4 slices of the turkey.

My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
one piece.


If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
small bag of cheese popcorn.


For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.


Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.


I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.


My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.

My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.


So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
lowest it has gone lately is, 65.

However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes 
start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
think that they are somehow related.


Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
listening.


Thank you. I will keep you all posted.


Terri


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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 20:43:31 2021
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 14:43:31 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB683909073B3720B5026CCCC7A8879@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683909073B3720B5026CCCC7A8879@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <0edd01d704a4$635b1460$2a113d20$@gmail.com>

Terry,

Also, first, it's ultimately what you're comfortable with, but it is
possible to use a flat top stove when blind. I prefer gas stoves in general,
but we recently moved and are renting right now, and our rental has a flat
top. I've also used flat tops in the past. I'm totally blind and cook just
fine. It's just about learning nonvisual techniques to know where to place
skillets and saucepans, etc.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly

Hello everyone,


I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.


First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me
advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also
really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I really
appreciate it.


I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely
rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.

Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a part
of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying to do
this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.


I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and I,
most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She can do
some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, it didn't
go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So we don't
usually ask her to do much.


But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I don't
want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste flavorful. I
have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't know the first thing
about how to prepare some of these things.


For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already made
this way.

We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the
burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the temperature
knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.


But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making
sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.


I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
on there.


I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
they used to help with this sort of thing.

However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.


But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
really wants me to do.

But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.


I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.

My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
thrown out.

My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
4 slices of the turkey.

My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
one piece.


If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
small bag of cheese popcorn.


For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.


Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.


I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.


My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.

My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.


So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
lowest it has gone lately is, 65.

However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes 
start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
think that they are somehow related.


Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
listening.


Thank you. I will keep you all posted.


Terri


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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Tue Feb 16 23:10:23 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:10:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
In-Reply-To: <CH2PR04MB683909073B3720B5026CCCC7A8879@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
References: <CH2PR04MB683909073B3720B5026CCCC7A8879@CH2PR04MB6839.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>
Message-ID: <7DAD87AD-179E-4753-9E25-3D97F745D1B9@gmail.com>

 Can?t remember if you said you don?t eat peanut butter or not. One of my favorite breakfast is toast with almond butter and 1/2 banana sliced on top. Can you keep a couple of non-perishable snacks upstairs?  My son does most of the cooking and doesn?t quite understand my concern with what I eat but he is trying! I struggle at times too! Diana cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 15, 2021, at 23:03, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.
> 
> 
> First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I really appreciate it.
> 
> 
> I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.
> 
> Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a part of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying to do this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.
> 
> 
> I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and I, most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She can do some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, it didn't go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So we don't usually ask her to do much.
> 
> 
> But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I don't want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste flavorful. I have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't know the first thing about how to prepare some of these things.
> 
> 
> For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already made this way.
> 
> We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the temperature knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.
> 
> 
> But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.
> 
> 
> I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going on there.
> 
> 
> I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that they used to help with this sort of thing.
> 
> However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.
> 
> 
> But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor really wants me to do.
> 
> But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.
> 
> 
> I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.
> 
> My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets thrown out.
> 
> My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 4 slices of the turkey.
> 
> My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use one piece.
> 
> 
> If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a small bag of cheese popcorn.
> 
> 
> For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.
> 
> 
> Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.
> 
> 
> I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.
> 
> 
> My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.
> 
> My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.
> 
> 
> So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The lowest it has gone lately is, 65.
> 
> However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but think that they are somehow related.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all listening.
> 
> 
> Thank you. I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From blindhands at aol.com  Tue Feb 16 23:59:42 2021
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:59:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
References: <014501d704bf$cb42b450$61c81cf0$.ref@aol.com>
Message-ID: <014501d704bf$cb42b450$61c81cf0$@aol.com>

I went to mu endocrinologist today.  I have been having a lot of inulin
reactions and bad enough to pass out on the floor & waking up 2 hours later.

 

Now I have had my pump for 4 years.  I count carbs, check my Dexcom and
calculate what I need to bolis  for meals and count out how many units,
lesten and hit OKto take it.  When I went in today and we had a long chat
about what I need to do, she told me she wanted  me to enter my carb count
and BS level and it would calculate a dosage and ask me to confirm to OK
that is suggested.

 

Now I am a bit puzzled as I never did anything like this before.  

 

I looked on my IPhone and realized The Dexcom is on my IPhone, not my pump.


 

The more I thought about what she told me, I realized I don't have any
talking ability to do this.

 

So those who have the 5G pump can I do this without any sighted help?  What
would I be looking for on the pump?  Boliss?And my last question with the 5G
pump if your blood sugars going low is this pump one that will stop giving
insulin for a certain length of time??

 

I have no light perception and basically home alone most of the time.

 

I have had BS drop quickly enough that the Dexcom starts with the beeping
and by the time I walk15 feet into my kitchen and tried opening a can of
pineapple juice I have passed out and I find myself on the floor a couple
hours later.

 

Joyce Kane

Kane Kids Shop

 

 


From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Feb 17 20:52:11 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:52:11 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
In-Reply-To: <014501d704bf$cb42b450$61c81cf0$@aol.com>
References: <014501d704bf$cb42b450$61c81cf0$.ref@aol.com>
 <014501d704bf$cb42b450$61c81cf0$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000601d7056e$c48bb2b0$4da31810$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Joyce, you cannot do this on any of the Medtronic pumps without assistance,
from my experience trying the different pumps. This is how most newer pumps
work and it's what I have been doing for quite awhile. Of course, at best if
you could enter the carb info, you certainly couldn't read what the pump was
suggesting. I don't know your specific pump but on many over the years, you
might get a different number of screens, depending on whether or not the
pump thinks you need insulin or not. The other thing is that I don't think
the Medtronic takes meal boluses into account when calculating insulin on
board. So if you took 4 units for a meal, and your insulin action time was 4
hours, 2 hours later you'd still have insulin active in your system. If you
entered a blood sugar number that was normal, it wouldn't say, oh, 2 units
remaining so we won't slow things down. That is one potential way that you
could go low if your insulin to carb ratio has changed or your insulin
action time. Since you have an older pump, you might sit down with someone
to see if you can count menus to find things, but the input effort may not
help you immediately. The only gain would be that when your doctor downloads
your pump, the data would be there. 
This is what I've been yelling about for years. I have long thought the best
reason to wear a pump was to take advantage of things like the "insulin on
board" feature and that treating a pump like a glorified pen where we just
enter a bolus just wasn't gooe enough, and not the best standard of care. We
deserve better. And wow! You sure do right now. So a good chat is in order
to figure out whether you are actually stacking insulin or your body is
changing and responding differently, or your pump is delivering too much.
You have my sympathy and I wish I had more to offer. But I hope I've given
you some direction of questioning that might help.
Please keep us posted.
Veronica


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iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
To learn more, visit:
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Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question

I went to mu endocrinologist today.  I have been having a lot of inulin
reactions and bad enough to pass out on the floor & waking up 2 hours later.

 

Now I have had my pump for 4 years.  I count carbs, check my Dexcom and
calculate what I need to bolis  for meals and count out how many units,
lesten and hit OKto take it.  When I went in today and we had a long chat
about what I need to do, she told me she wanted  me to enter my carb count
and BS level and it would calculate a dosage and ask me to confirm to OK
that is suggested.

 

Now I am a bit puzzled as I never did anything like this before.  

 

I looked on my IPhone and realized The Dexcom is on my IPhone, not my pump.


 

The more I thought about what she told me, I realized I don't have any
talking ability to do this.

 

So those who have the 5G pump can I do this without any sighted help?  What
would I be looking for on the pump?  Boliss?And my last question with the 5G
pump if your blood sugars going low is this pump one that will stop giving
insulin for a certain length of time??

 

I have no light perception and basically home alone most of the time.

 

I have had BS drop quickly enough that the Dexcom starts with the beeping
and by the time I walk15 feet into my kitchen and tried opening a can of
pineapple juice I have passed out and I find myself on the floor a couple
hours later.

 

Joyce Kane

Kane Kids Shop

 

 

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Wed Feb 17 22:05:19 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:05:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
In-Reply-To: <000601d7056e$c48bb2b0$4da31810$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000601d7056e$c48bb2b0$4da31810$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <16037252-AD2A-401F-8A20-4FAD4F294B71@comcast.net>

I do not have that particular model of med Tronic pump but the only thing that a blind person seems to be able to safely do is to enter a bolus for meals or corrections. In regards to your severe low blood sugars you might want to keep three or four glucose tablets in a Ziploc bag in your pocket at all times if you start to feel thollll low or get a alert from your Dexcom just sit down wherever you are and pop them in your mouth. I also keep glucose tablets in every room of the house as like you say there often isn?t time to get to the kitchen and get to the juice.
You also asked if the pump has a feature where it will turn off if your blood sugar gets low. Your pump might have that feature but it only works if you are using the Medtronic sensor that connects directly to the pump and although the sensors seem to work fine for some people, other people have found them to be extremely inaccurate and so they don?t feel comfortable relying on them to stop the pump when the blood sugar gets low. The Dexcom will not communicate with Medtronic pump at this time.

You said that this was a new endocrinologist. It sounds like at your next visit you may need to educate her on blindness and how it affects your ability to do some self management skills. Doesn?t sound like she has a clue.
To provide him or her with more information to help with insulin adjustment if you are not already doing it in the Dexcom app you can enter insulin, carbs, exercise, and other events directly into the app so that when your provider downloads it they can compare that to what your blood sugars are doing and see if they can find some patterns to suggest changes.
Patricia


Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 17, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Joyce, you cannot do this on any of the Medtronic pumps without assistance,
> from my experience trying the different pumps. This is how most newer pumps
> work and it's what I have been doing for quite awhile. Of course, at best if
> you could enter the carb info, you certainly couldn't read what the pump was
> suggesting. I don't know your specific pump but on many over the years, you
> might get a different number of screens, depending on whether or not the
> pump thinks you need insulin or not. The other thing is that I don't think
> the Medtronic takes meal boluses into account when calculating insulin on
> board. So if you took 4 units for a meal, and your insulin action time was 4
> hours, 2 hours later you'd still have insulin active in your system. If you
> entered a blood sugar number that was normal, it wouldn't say, oh, 2 units
> remaining so we won't slow things down. That is one potential way that you
> could go low if your insulin to carb ratio has changed or your insulin
> action time. Since you have an older pump, you might sit down with someone
> to see if you can count menus to find things, but the input effort may not
> help you immediately. The only gain would be that when your doctor downloads
> your pump, the data would be there. 
> This is what I've been yelling about for years. I have long thought the best
> reason to wear a pump was to take advantage of things like the "insulin on
> board" feature and that treating a pump like a glorified pen where we just
> enter a bolus just wasn't gooe enough, and not the best standard of care. We
> deserve better. And wow! You sure do right now. So a good chat is in order
> to figure out whether you are actually stacking insulin or your body is
> changing and responding differently, or your pump is delivering too much.
> You have my sympathy and I wish I had more to offer. But I hope I've given
> you some direction of questioning that might help.
> Please keep us posted.
> 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: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:00 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
> 
> I went to mu endocrinologist today.  I have been having a lot of inulin
> reactions and bad enough to pass out on the floor & waking up 2 hours later.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I have had my pump for 4 years.  I count carbs, check my Dexcom and
> calculate what I need to bolis  for meals and count out how many units,
> lesten and hit OKto take it.  When I went in today and we had a long chat
> about what I need to do, she told me she wanted  me to enter my carb count
> and BS level and it would calculate a dosage and ask me to confirm to OK
> that is suggested.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I am a bit puzzled as I never did anything like this before.  
> 
> 
> 
> I looked on my IPhone and realized The Dexcom is on my IPhone, not my pump.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The more I thought about what she told me, I realized I don't have any
> talking ability to do this.
> 
> 
> 
> So those who have the 5G pump can I do this without any sighted help?  What
> would I be looking for on the pump?  Boliss?And my last question with the 5G
> pump if your blood sugars going low is this pump one that will stop giving
> insulin for a certain length of time??
> 
> 
> 
> I have no light perception and basically home alone most of the time.
> 
> 
> 
> I have had BS drop quickly enough that the Dexcom starts with the beeping
> and by the time I walk15 feet into my kitchen and tried opening a can of
> pineapple juice I have passed out and I find myself on the floor a couple
> hours later.
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce Kane
> 
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Thu Feb 18 00:08:42 2021
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:08:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
In-Reply-To: <16037252-AD2A-401F-8A20-4FAD4F294B71@comcast.net>
References: <000601d7056e$c48bb2b0$4da31810$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <16037252-AD2A-401F-8A20-4FAD4F294B71@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <01bc01d7058a$381169d0$a8343d70$@aol.com>

Thank you very much for your suggestions.

I have been a diabetic for 63 years and unfortunately I do not get any signs for lows.  

I do remember what you said regarding using the Meditronics CGM and that is why I fought  with Medicare to get Medicare to cover the Dexcom

I did find the area in the Dexcom apt on my phone to recording events and so I did start doing that yesterday.  That may be what she was talking about and I took it that she was talking about the pump.

I had a problem with my Dexcom yesterday and today as it was white screen and it didn't tell me my BS or deep for my highs & Lows.

Dexcom straighten that out for me.  I am not sure if it had to do when the med. Teck tried downlarded my 3 moths of BS and I had gotten a IPhone 12 last month.  Thank God for Dexcom.

Let me say this with my very low BS 3 of them in 14 hours  I am feeling much better this afternoon since I spoke to Dexcom and my sighted friend helped me while Dexcom was on the phone.

I do have AIRA and was not cool, calm enough yesterday to do much.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:05 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question

I do not have that particular model of med Tronic pump but the only thing that a blind person seems to be able to safely do is to enter a bolus for meals or corrections. In regards to your severe low blood sugars you might want to keep three or four glucose tablets in a Ziploc bag in your pocket at all times if you start to feel thollll low or get a alert from your Dexcom just sit down wherever you are and pop them in your mouth. I also keep glucose tablets in every room of the house as like you say there often isn?t time to get to the kitchen and get to the juice.
You also asked if the pump has a feature where it will turn off if your blood sugar gets low. Your pump might have that feature but it only works if you are using the Medtronic sensor that connects directly to the pump and although the sensors seem to work fine for some people, other people have found them to be extremely inaccurate and so they don?t feel comfortable relying on them to stop the pump when the blood sugar gets low. The Dexcom will not communicate with Medtronic pump at this time.

You said that this was a new endocrinologist. It sounds like at your next visit you may need to educate her on blindness and how it affects your ability to do some self management skills. Doesn?t sound like she has a clue.
To provide him or her with more information to help with insulin adjustment if you are not already doing it in the Dexcom app you can enter insulin, carbs, exercise, and other events directly into the app so that when your provider downloads it they can compare that to what your blood sugars are doing and see if they can find some patterns to suggest changes.
Patricia


Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 17, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Joyce, you cannot do this on any of the Medtronic pumps without 
> assistance, from my experience trying the different pumps. This is how 
> most newer pumps work and it's what I have been doing for quite 
> awhile. Of course, at best if you could enter the carb info, you 
> certainly couldn't read what the pump was suggesting. I don't know 
> your specific pump but on many over the years, you might get a 
> different number of screens, depending on whether or not the pump 
> thinks you need insulin or not. The other thing is that I don't think 
> the Medtronic takes meal boluses into account when calculating insulin 
> on board. So if you took 4 units for a meal, and your insulin action 
> time was 4 hours, 2 hours later you'd still have insulin active in 
> your system. If you entered a blood sugar number that was normal, it 
> wouldn't say, oh, 2 units remaining so we won't slow things down. That 
> is one potential way that you could go low if your insulin to carb 
> ratio has changed or your insulin action time. Since you have an older 
> pump, you might sit down with someone to see if you can count menus to 
> find things, but the input effort may not help you immediately. The only gain would be that when your doctor downloads your pump, the data would be there.
> This is what I've been yelling about for years. I have long thought 
> the best reason to wear a pump was to take advantage of things like 
> the "insulin on board" feature and that treating a pump like a 
> glorified pen where we just enter a bolus just wasn't gooe enough, and 
> not the best standard of care. We deserve better. And wow! You sure do 
> right now. So a good chat is in order to figure out whether you are 
> actually stacking insulin or your body is changing and responding differently, or your pump is delivering too much.
> You have my sympathy and I wish I had more to offer. But I hope I've 
> given you some direction of questioning that might help.
> Please keep us posted.
> 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: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:00 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
> 
> I went to mu endocrinologist today.  I have been having a lot of 
> inulin reactions and bad enough to pass out on the floor & waking up 2 hours later.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I have had my pump for 4 years.  I count carbs, check my Dexcom 
> and calculate what I need to bolis  for meals and count out how many 
> units, lesten and hit OKto take it.  When I went in today and we had a 
> long chat about what I need to do, she told me she wanted  me to enter 
> my carb count and BS level and it would calculate a dosage and ask me 
> to confirm to OK that is suggested.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I am a bit puzzled as I never did anything like this before.  
> 
> 
> 
> I looked on my IPhone and realized The Dexcom is on my IPhone, not my pump.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The more I thought about what she told me, I realized I don't have any 
> talking ability to do this.
> 
> 
> 
> So those who have the 5G pump can I do this without any sighted help?  
> What would I be looking for on the pump?  Boliss?And my last question 
> with the 5G pump if your blood sugars going low is this pump one that 
> will stop giving insulin for a certain length of time??
> 
> 
> 
> I have no light perception and basically home alone most of the time.
> 
> 
> 
> I have had BS drop quickly enough that the Dexcom starts with the 
> beeping and by the time I walk15 feet into my kitchen and tried 
> opening a can of pineapple juice I have passed out and I find myself 
> on the floor a couple hours later.
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce Kane
> 
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Feb 18 00:29:36 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:29:36 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
In-Reply-To: <01bc01d7058a$381169d0$a8343d70$@aol.com>
References: <000601d7056e$c48bb2b0$4da31810$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <16037252-AD2A-401F-8A20-4FAD4F294B71@comcast.net>
 <01bc01d7058a$381169d0$a8343d70$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <000301d7058d$23700330$6a500990$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Glad you got some help, made some progress and feel better today. But since most people can enter all of the info on their pumps, hard to say what your endo was thinking about. However you get it done, please take care of yourself and give us a holler any ol' time.
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: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question

Thank you very much for your suggestions.

I have been a diabetic for 63 years and unfortunately I do not get any signs for lows.  

I do remember what you said regarding using the Meditronics CGM and that is why I fought  with Medicare to get Medicare to cover the Dexcom

I did find the area in the Dexcom apt on my phone to recording events and so I did start doing that yesterday.  That may be what she was talking about and I took it that she was talking about the pump.

I had a problem with my Dexcom yesterday and today as it was white screen and it didn't tell me my BS or deep for my highs & Lows.

Dexcom straighten that out for me.  I am not sure if it had to do when the med. Teck tried downlarded my 3 moths of BS and I had gotten a IPhone 12 last month.  Thank God for Dexcom.

Let me say this with my very low BS 3 of them in 14 hours  I am feeling much better this afternoon since I spoke to Dexcom and my sighted friend helped me while Dexcom was on the phone.

I do have AIRA and was not cool, calm enough yesterday to do much.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:05 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question

I do not have that particular model of med Tronic pump but the only thing that a blind person seems to be able to safely do is to enter a bolus for meals or corrections. In regards to your severe low blood sugars you might want to keep three or four glucose tablets in a Ziploc bag in your pocket at all times if you start to feel thollll low or get a alert from your Dexcom just sit down wherever you are and pop them in your mouth. I also keep glucose tablets in every room of the house as like you say there often isn?t time to get to the kitchen and get to the juice.
You also asked if the pump has a feature where it will turn off if your blood sugar gets low. Your pump might have that feature but it only works if you are using the Medtronic sensor that connects directly to the pump and although the sensors seem to work fine for some people, other people have found them to be extremely inaccurate and so they don?t feel comfortable relying on them to stop the pump when the blood sugar gets low. The Dexcom will not communicate with Medtronic pump at this time.

You said that this was a new endocrinologist. It sounds like at your next visit you may need to educate her on blindness and how it affects your ability to do some self management skills. Doesn?t sound like she has a clue.
To provide him or her with more information to help with insulin adjustment if you are not already doing it in the Dexcom app you can enter insulin, carbs, exercise, and other events directly into the app so that when your provider downloads it they can compare that to what your blood sugars are doing and see if they can find some patterns to suggest changes.
Patricia


Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 17, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Joyce, you cannot do this on any of the Medtronic pumps without 
> assistance, from my experience trying the different pumps. This is how 
> most newer pumps work and it's what I have been doing for quite 
> awhile. Of course, at best if you could enter the carb info, you 
> certainly couldn't read what the pump was suggesting. I don't know 
> your specific pump but on many over the years, you might get a 
> different number of screens, depending on whether or not the pump 
> thinks you need insulin or not. The other thing is that I don't think 
> the Medtronic takes meal boluses into account when calculating insulin 
> on board. So if you took 4 units for a meal, and your insulin action 
> time was 4 hours, 2 hours later you'd still have insulin active in 
> your system. If you entered a blood sugar number that was normal, it 
> wouldn't say, oh, 2 units remaining so we won't slow things down. That 
> is one potential way that you could go low if your insulin to carb 
> ratio has changed or your insulin action time. Since you have an older 
> pump, you might sit down with someone to see if you can count menus to 
> find things, but the input effort may not help you immediately. The only gain would be that when your doctor downloads your pump, the data would be there.
> This is what I've been yelling about for years. I have long thought 
> the best reason to wear a pump was to take advantage of things like 
> the "insulin on board" feature and that treating a pump like a 
> glorified pen where we just enter a bolus just wasn't gooe enough, and 
> not the best standard of care. We deserve better. And wow! You sure do 
> right now. So a good chat is in order to figure out whether you are 
> actually stacking insulin or your body is changing and responding differently, or your pump is delivering too much.
> You have my sympathy and I wish I had more to offer. But I hope I've 
> given you some direction of questioning that might help.
> Please keep us posted.
> 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: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:00 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
> 
> I went to mu endocrinologist today.  I have been having a lot of 
> inulin reactions and bad enough to pass out on the floor & waking up 2 hours later.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I have had my pump for 4 years.  I count carbs, check my Dexcom 
> and calculate what I need to bolis  for meals and count out how many 
> units, lesten and hit OKto take it.  When I went in today and we had a 
> long chat about what I need to do, she told me she wanted  me to enter 
> my carb count and BS level and it would calculate a dosage and ask me 
> to confirm to OK that is suggested.
> 
> 
> 
> Now I am a bit puzzled as I never did anything like this before.  
> 
> 
> 
> I looked on my IPhone and realized The Dexcom is on my IPhone, not my pump.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> The more I thought about what she told me, I realized I don't have any 
> talking ability to do this.
> 
> 
> 
> So those who have the 5G pump can I do this without any sighted help?  
> What would I be looking for on the pump?  Boliss?And my last question 
> with the 5G pump if your blood sugars going low is this pump one that 
> will stop giving insulin for a certain length of time??
> 
> 
> 
> I have no light perception and basically home alone most of the time.
> 
> 
> 
> I have had BS drop quickly enough that the Dexcom starts with the 
> beeping and by the time I walk15 feet into my kitchen and tried 
> opening a can of pineapple juice I have passed out and I find myself 
> on the floor a couple hours later.
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce Kane
> 
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> 
> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 01:26:10 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:26:10 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
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Joyce,
The Dexcom is great and a lifesaver. It is unfortunate that periodically it doesn?t function properly and that?s just when we?re likely to get those bad Lowe?s. I too have had diabetes for 60 years and do not feel a low coming on.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 17, 2021, at 4:30 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Glad you got some help, made some progress and feel better today. But since most people can enter all of the info on their pumps, hard to say what your endo was thinking about. However you get it done, please take care of yourself and give us a holler any ol' time.
> 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: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 4:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
> 
> Thank you very much for your suggestions.
> 
> I have been a diabetic for 63 years and unfortunately I do not get any signs for lows.  
> 
> I do remember what you said regarding using the Meditronics CGM and that is why I fought  with Medicare to get Medicare to cover the Dexcom
> 
> I did find the area in the Dexcom apt on my phone to recording events and so I did start doing that yesterday.  That may be what she was talking about and I took it that she was talking about the pump.
> 
> I had a problem with my Dexcom yesterday and today as it was white screen and it didn't tell me my BS or deep for my highs & Lows.
> 
> Dexcom straighten that out for me.  I am not sure if it had to do when the med. Teck tried downlarded my 3 moths of BS and I had gotten a IPhone 12 last month.  Thank God for Dexcom.
> 
> Let me say this with my very low BS 3 of them in 14 hours  I am feeling much better this afternoon since I spoke to Dexcom and my sighted friend helped me while Dexcom was on the phone.
> 
> I do have AIRA and was not cool, calm enough yesterday to do much.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 5:05 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
> 
> I do not have that particular model of med Tronic pump but the only thing that a blind person seems to be able to safely do is to enter a bolus for meals or corrections. In regards to your severe low blood sugars you might want to keep three or four glucose tablets in a Ziploc bag in your pocket at all times if you start to feel thollll low or get a alert from your Dexcom just sit down wherever you are and pop them in your mouth. I also keep glucose tablets in every room of the house as like you say there often isn?t time to get to the kitchen and get to the juice.
> You also asked if the pump has a feature where it will turn off if your blood sugar gets low. Your pump might have that feature but it only works if you are using the Medtronic sensor that connects directly to the pump and although the sensors seem to work fine for some people, other people have found them to be extremely inaccurate and so they don?t feel comfortable relying on them to stop the pump when the blood sugar gets low. The Dexcom will not communicate with Medtronic pump at this time.
> 
> You said that this was a new endocrinologist. It sounds like at your next visit you may need to educate her on blindness and how it affects your ability to do some self management skills. Doesn?t sound like she has a clue.
> To provide him or her with more information to help with insulin adjustment if you are not already doing it in the Dexcom app you can enter insulin, carbs, exercise, and other events directly into the app so that when your provider downloads it they can compare that to what your blood sugars are doing and see if they can find some patterns to suggest changes.
> Patricia
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 17, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Joyce, you cannot do this on any of the Medtronic pumps without 
>> assistance, from my experience trying the different pumps. This is how 
>> most newer pumps work and it's what I have been doing for quite 
>> awhile. Of course, at best if you could enter the carb info, you 
>> certainly couldn't read what the pump was suggesting. I don't know 
>> your specific pump but on many over the years, you might get a 
>> different number of screens, depending on whether or not the pump 
>> thinks you need insulin or not. The other thing is that I don't think 
>> the Medtronic takes meal boluses into account when calculating insulin 
>> on board. So if you took 4 units for a meal, and your insulin action 
>> time was 4 hours, 2 hours later you'd still have insulin active in 
>> your system. If you entered a blood sugar number that was normal, it 
>> wouldn't say, oh, 2 units remaining so we won't slow things down. That 
>> is one potential way that you could go low if your insulin to carb 
>> ratio has changed or your insulin action time. Since you have an older 
>> pump, you might sit down with someone to see if you can count menus to 
>> find things, but the input effort may not help you immediately. The only gain would be that when your doctor downloads your pump, the data would be there.
>> This is what I've been yelling about for years. I have long thought 
>> the best reason to wear a pump was to take advantage of things like 
>> the "insulin on board" feature and that treating a pump like a 
>> glorified pen where we just enter a bolus just wasn't gooe enough, and 
>> not the best standard of care. We deserve better. And wow! You sure do 
>> right now. So a good chat is in order to figure out whether you are 
>> actually stacking insulin or your body is changing and responding differently, or your pump is delivering too much.
>> You have my sympathy and I wish I had more to offer. But I hope I've 
>> given you some direction of questioning that might help.
>> Please keep us posted.
>> 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: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 4:00 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 5G pump question
>> 
>> I went to mu endocrinologist today.  I have been having a lot of 
>> inulin reactions and bad enough to pass out on the floor & waking up 2 hours later.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Now I have had my pump for 4 years.  I count carbs, check my Dexcom 
>> and calculate what I need to bolis  for meals and count out how many 
>> units, lesten and hit OKto take it.  When I went in today and we had a 
>> long chat about what I need to do, she told me she wanted  me to enter 
>> my carb count and BS level and it would calculate a dosage and ask me 
>> to confirm to OK that is suggested.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Now I am a bit puzzled as I never did anything like this before.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I looked on my IPhone and realized The Dexcom is on my IPhone, not my pump.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The more I thought about what she told me, I realized I don't have any 
>> talking ability to do this.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> So those who have the 5G pump can I do this without any sighted help?  
>> What would I be looking for on the pump?  Boliss?And my last question 
>> with the 5G pump if your blood sugars going low is this pump one that 
>> will stop giving insulin for a certain length of time??
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have no light perception and basically home alone most of the time.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have had BS drop quickly enough that the Dexcom starts with the 
>> beeping and by the time I walk15 feet into my kitchen and tried 
>> opening a can of pineapple juice I have passed out and I find myself 
>> on the floor a couple hours later.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Joyce Kane
>> 
>> Kane Kids Shop
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 01:42:17 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 20:42:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
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I feel some of us are like alcoholics when it comes to candy; we just shouldn?t have it in the house...too tempting!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 16, 2021, at 12:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Terri. My name is Debbie, and as others have said that they would be
> willing to help you I would as well. If you would like to give  me a call,
> my number is 573 268 6989, I am in the central standard time zone. 
> 
> Debbie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.
> 
> 
> First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me 
> advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also 
> really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I 
> really appreciate it.
> 
> 
> I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely 
> rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.
> 
> Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a
> part of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying 
> to do this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.
> 
> 
> I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and
> I, most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She 
> can do some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, 
> it didn't go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So 
> we don't usually ask her to do much.
> 
> 
> But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I 
> don't want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste
> flavorful. I have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't 
> know the first thing about how to prepare some of these things.
> 
> 
> For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already 
> made this way.
> 
> We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the 
> burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the 
> temperature knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
> I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.
> 
> 
> But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making 
> sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.
> 
> 
> I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
> first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
> stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
> on there.
> 
> 
> I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
> where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
> they used to help with this sort of thing.
> 
> However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
> virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
> say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
> is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.
> 
> 
> But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
> is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
> isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
> really wants me to do.
> 
> But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
> with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.
> 
> 
> I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
> sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
> vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
> either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.
> 
> My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
> something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
> different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
> thrown out.
> 
> My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
> something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
> 4 slices of the turkey.
> 
> My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
> one piece.
> 
> 
> If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
> all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
> the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
> simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
> sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
> fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
> small bag of cheese popcorn.
> 
> 
> For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
> they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
> I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.
> 
> 
> Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
> snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.
> 
> 
> I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
> plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
> But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
> not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
> happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.
> 
> 
> My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
> dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.
> 
> My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
> But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
> understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
> or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
> have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.
> 
> 
> So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
> going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
> weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
> lowest it has gone lately is, 65.
> 
> However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes 
> start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
> their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
> always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
> think that they are somehow related.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
> listening.
> 
> 
> Thank you. I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 02:40:41 2021
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 21:40:41 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
In-Reply-To: <BDF6E394-045C-4D04-AE4E-FD8E10255CEC@gmail.com>
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 <BDF6E394-045C-4D04-AE4E-FD8E10255CEC@gmail.com>
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Terri, even when we know what we are doing some days are just junk days even for those of us who know better. It is just part of what happens because we are human beings and life isn't perfect.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:42 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly

I feel some of us are like alcoholics when it comes to candy; we just shouldn?t have it in the house...too tempting!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 16, 2021, at 12:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Terri. My name is Debbie, and as others have said that they would be
> willing to help you I would as well. If you would like to give  me a call,
> my number is 573 268 6989, I am in the central standard time zone. 
> 
> Debbie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Terri
> Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.
> 
> 
> First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me 
> advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has also 
> really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and I 
> really appreciate it.
> 
> 
> I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely 
> rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.
> 
> Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a
> part of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to trying 
> to do this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.
> 
> 
> I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend and
> I, most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. She 
> can do some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some things, 
> it didn't go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too easily. So 
> we don't usually ask her to do much.
> 
> 
> But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I 
> don't want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste
> flavorful. I have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't 
> know the first thing about how to prepare some of these things.
> 
> 
> For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already 
> made this way.
> 
> We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the 
> burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the 
> temperature knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use. 
> I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.
> 
> 
> But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, making 
> sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.
> 
> 
> I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
> first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
> stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is going 
> on there.
> 
> 
> I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
> where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know that 
> they used to help with this sort of thing.
> 
> However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
> virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
> say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. It 
> is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.
> 
> 
> But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating what 
> is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know this 
> isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my doctor 
> really wants me to do.
> 
> But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get bored 
> with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.
> 
> 
> I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
> sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
> vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
> either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.
> 
> My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
> something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
> different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
> thrown out.
> 
> My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
> something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, to 
> 4 slices of the turkey.
> 
> My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
> one piece.
> 
> 
> If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't at 
> all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually in 
> the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the most 
> simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, which is 
> sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, it was a 
> fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of M&M's. Also, a 
> small bag of cheese popcorn.
> 
> 
> For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I think 
> they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. With that, 
> I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.
> 
> 
> Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 2 
> snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.
> 
> 
> I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least a 
> plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals. 
> But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This is 
> not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make it 
> happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.
> 
> 
> My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends aren't 
> dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.
> 
> My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
> But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I can 
> understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have jobs, 
> or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for time. We 
> have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.
> 
> 
> So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars are 
> going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of about 2 
> weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my Triseba. The 
> lowest it has gone lately is, 65.
> 
> However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will sometimes 
> start not long after I am up. There are times where they will go away on 
> their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of them. They don't 
> always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But I can't help but 
> think that they are somehow related.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
> listening.
> 
> 
> Thank you. I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 03:29:14 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:29:14 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
In-Reply-To: <003501d707fa$f2c6eb20$d854c160$@comcast.net>
References: <005c01d70489$eba070b0$c2e15210$@charter.net>
 <BDF6E394-045C-4D04-AE4E-FD8E10255CEC@gmail.com>
 <003501d707fa$f2c6eb20$d854c160$@comcast.net>
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That's true.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 6:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly

Terri, even when we know what we are doing some days are just junk days even for those of us who know better. It is just part of what happens because we are human beings and life isn't perfect.

Jeanette

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 8:42 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly

I feel some of us are like alcoholics when it comes to candy; we just shouldn?t have it in the house...too tempting!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 16, 2021, at 12:35 PM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Terri. My name is Debbie, and as others have said that they would 
> be willing to help you I would as well. If you would like to give  me 
> a call, my number is 573 268 6989, I am in the central standard time zone.
> 
> Debbie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 15, 2021 10:02 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Terri Stimmel <icecreamlover76 at outlook.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Not eating enough, or eating properly
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> I hope that you all are doing well. And are staying safe.
> 
> 
> First of all, I just want to say thank you to all of you who offer me 
> advice, and encouragement. It has been so very bennificial. It has 
> also really meant a lot to me. You all offer me a lot of support, and 
> I really appreciate it.
> 
> 
> I am still struggling. I am really trying hard. But this is definitely 
> rough! Much more than I ever thought it would be.
> 
> Who knew eating well was such a chore. I think there has always been a 
> part of me that felt it was tough. But until you really commit to 
> trying to do this pretty much all of the time, it doesn't really click.
> 
> 
> I am struggling to cook. I am the person who cooks for my boyfriend 
> and I, most of the time. I do have an aid that comes in 3 days a week. 
> She can do some cooking. But the few times we have had her make some 
> things, it didn't go well. I think she just gets too distracted, too 
> easily. So we don't usually ask her to do much.
> 
> 
> But with my limited experience, it's making things rather difficult. I 
> don't want to cook extravigant meals. But I do want things to taste 
> flavorful. I have been finding recipes that sound great. But I don't 
> know the first thing about how to prepare some of these things.
> 
> 
> For example, I don't know how to mince garlic. So I bought it already 
> made this way.
> 
> We have a glass top stove. Therefore, you can't physically touch the 
> burners. So we bought an electric skillet. We have to get the 
> temperature knobb marked. But at least now we have something we can use.
> I am also looking into purchasing a talking meat thermometer.
> 
> 
> But I don't know anything really about baking chicken. Much less, 
> making sauces, or sautaeing veggies. I feel way out of my depth here.
> 
> 
> I have tried twice now to join the cooking in the dark email list. The 
> first time I never got a response. This last time, I got a message 
> stating my email was undeliverable. So I am not quite sure what is 
> going on there.
> 
> 
> I have also considered contacting the society for the blind, out here 
> where I live, to see if I could get some help with cooking. I know 
> that they used to help with this sort of thing.
> 
> However, I don't know if they are doing this currently, due to the 
> virus. Next Monday I might give them a call, and see what they have to 
> say. I would call this week. But the weather is pretty bad right now. 
> It is pretty much supposed to be this way all week.
> 
> 
> But I feel like I am possibly not eating enough. Much less, eating 
> what is good for me. Lately, I have been skipping breakfast. I know 
> this isn't necessarily a good thing. It is also not something that my 
> doctor really wants me to do.
> 
> But a lot of the times, I just don't know what I want. I also get 
> bored with eating the same things over, and over again. So I just don't eat.
> 
> 
> I usually have lunch around noon. I've been eating a turkey and cheese 
> sandwich, and some grapes. About 15 of them. Or I will eat about 10 
> vanilla wafers. Or a sugar-free chocolate pudding cup. For my drink I 
> either have a bottle of Gold Peak, diet tea. Or a bottle of water.
> 
> My bread for my sandwich is, Sara Lee, honey weat. I have tried buying 
> something else. But it is difficult to get my boyfriend to eat a 
> different bread. If we purchase 2 different breads, then too much gets 
> thrown out.
> 
> My turkey is Land O Frost. I think it is honey smoked. It's honey 
> something. But I can't remember exactly what it is. I usually use 3, 
> to
> 4 slices of the turkey.
> 
> My cheese is currently a sharp cheddar I got from the deli. I just use 
> one piece.
> 
> 
> If I have a snack in the afternoon, it is usually candy. Which isn't 
> at all good. I beat myself up for this, pretty regularly. But usually 
> in the afternoons I am upstairs, as I am as I write this. So it is the 
> most simple thing to access. If I am downstairs, I have a pudding, 
> which is sugar-free. Or a peach cup. Or some grapes. This afternoon, 
> it was a fun-size bag of skittles. As well as, a fun-size bag of 
> M&M's. Also, a small bag of cheese popcorn.
> 
> 
> For dinner this evening, we had Marie Calendar, chicken potpie. I 
> think they are about fifteen ounces, if I am remembering correctly. 
> With that, I drank a glass of Mylo's zero calorie sweet tea.
> 
> 
> Then later in the evening, I unfortunately had some more candy. I had 
> 2 snack-size peanut butter cups, and a mini honeybun.
> 
> 
> I do drink a good amount of water during the day. So this is at least 
> a plus. Not every day is like this, when it comes to snacking, or meals.
> But in the last week, or 2, most of the time this is how it is. This 
> is not at all good. I know only I can change it. And I do want to make 
> it happen. I just feel crushed by it all sometimes.
> 
> 
> My boyfriend, and friends are supportive. But most of my friends 
> aren't dealing with diabetes. So in many ways they just can't relate.
> 
> My boyfriend is willing to try new things, and tries to be supportive. 
> But he also wants us to have quick, and easy things for us to fix. I 
> can understand this. But at the same time, it's not as though we have 
> jobs, or kids to raise. So in a lot of ways, we aren't hurting for 
> time. We have a good deal of time on our hands, during the day.
> 
> 
> So this is the latest. I know things need to change. My blood sugars 
> are going low at times. Although, not as low as they were just as of 
> about 2 weeks ago. It has gotten better since they adjusted my 
> Triseba. The lowest it has gone lately is, 65.
> 
> However, I have been getting nasty headaches lately. They will 
> sometimes start not long after I am up. There are times where they 
> will go away on their own. Other times, I can't seem to get rid of 
> them. They don't always seem to happen when my blood sugar is low. But 
> I can't help but think that they are somehow related.
> 
> 
> Any thoughts are much appreciated. Also, I just appreciate you all 
> listening.
> 
> 
> Thank you. I will keep you all posted.
> 
> 
> Terri
> 
> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 07:23:09 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2021 23:23:09 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
Message-ID: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100
Patricia 




From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 08:26:14 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 00:26:14 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>
References: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <000901d7082b$387708a0$a96519e0$@gmail.com>

Can  you give a amazon link to the meter.if you would not mind.   What doeshte box come with.does it come with the meter and test sstrips or will the test sritrips for example from protegy work with this one as well.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:23 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 09:28:49 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 01:28:49 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <000901d7082b$387708a0$a96519e0$@gmail.com>
References: <000901d7082b$387708a0$a96519e0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2CB8AF9E-BFC9-43C7-9CC7-973CE015A4A1@comcast.net>

Here is the Amazon link:

https://www.amazon.com/Contour-Smart-Meter-Monitoring-System/dp/B06W53ZLTK

In the box was the meter, Lansing device, lancets, carrying case, owners manual. There were no strips. There was control solution. Oh I don?t know about using Prodigy strips. I would suspect that the results of using Prodigy test strips would be variable just like using them in the Prodigy meter. I assume that the accuracy of the contour meters are in part due to the meter and in part due to their strips. I still need to play around more with the meter and the app to learn more and will keep you posted.  I still haven?t figured out how to look back at previous test results but the last one is easily accessible.
The price on Amazon appears to still be $6.99. The regular price is around $18.
It is possible that totally blind people may need a little bit of sighted assistance in setting up the app and their account.
Patricia



Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 12:26 AM, gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Can  you give a amazon link to the meter.if you would not mind.   What doeshte box come with.does it come with the meter and test sstrips or will the test sritrips for example from protegy work with this one as well.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:23 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From bestsinger at samobile.net  Sun Feb 21 17:21:55 2021
From: bestsinger at samobile.net (Dorothea Martin)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:21:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
Message-ID: <d6720527.c16c.4f31.963e.2e26ad0fbdea@samobile.net>

Hello, Patricia,
Thanks for this information. I am considering this device among other 
non-talking meters. I'm glad to know it works so well.
Dotty Martin


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 17:57:05 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 09:57:05 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <2CB8AF9E-BFC9-43C7-9CC7-973CE015A4A1@comcast.net>
References: <000901d7082b$387708a0$a96519e0$@gmail.com>
 <2CB8AF9E-BFC9-43C7-9CC7-973CE015A4A1@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002601d7087a$f7f50020$e7df0060$@gmail.com>

Thanks very much. 

 

From: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> 
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:29 AM
To: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Cc: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

 

Here is the Amazon link:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Contour-Smart-Meter-Monitoring-System/dp/B06W53ZLTK

 

In the box was the meter, Lansing device, lancets, carrying case, owners manual. There were no strips. There was control solution. Oh I don?t know about using Prodigy strips. I would suspect that the results of using Prodigy test strips would be variable just like using them in the Prodigy meter. I assume that the accuracy of the contour meters are in part due to the meter and in part due to their strips. I still need to play around more with the meter and the app to learn more and will keep you posted.  I still haven?t figured out how to look back at previous test results but the last one is easily accessible.

The price on Amazon appears to still be $6.99. The regular price is around $18.

It is possible that totally blind people may need a little bit of sighted assistance in setting up the app and their account.

Patricia

 

 

Sent from my iPhone





On Feb 21, 2021, at 12:26 AM, gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com <mailto:gmelconian619 at gmail.com> > wrote:

?Can  you give a amazon link to the meter.if you would not mind.   What doeshte box come with.does it come with the meter and test sstrips or will the test sritrips for example from protegy work with this one as well.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> > On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2021 11:23 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net <mailto:pmaddix at comcast.net> >
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Sun Feb 21 18:06:18 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:06:18 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>
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Hi Patricia. Thanks for sharing this! So, you were even able to order the strips on Amazon as well? You shared the companies number, so do you mean that you can purchase both strips and meter over the phone, and with out  any type of prescription? 

This is great news.

Warmly,
Debbie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100
Patricia 



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 18:08:07 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:08:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <d6720527.c16c.4f31.963e.2e26ad0fbdea@samobile.net>
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Its good to have as  an extra back up of an extra meter.  

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Martin via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Hello, Patricia,
Thanks for this information. I am considering this device among other
non-talking meters. I'm glad to know it works so well.
Dotty Martin

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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Sun Feb 21 18:14:15 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:14:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
Message-ID: <003401d7087d$5d302710$17907530$@charter.net>

               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
interest to you over zoom.
 
Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as possible
speakers.
 
Debbie

From walemly at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 19:06:28 2021
From: walemly at gmail.com (Alan Lemly)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:06:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>
References: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <00f301d70884$a903e8f0$fb0bbad0$@gmail.com>

Hi Patricia,

Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.

My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.

I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.

Alan Lemly







-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 20:02:18 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:02:18 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <00f301d70884$a903e8f0$fb0bbad0$@gmail.com>
References: <00f301d70884$a903e8f0$fb0bbad0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <ECEE72D4-4481-4546-AB67-D849CA914FD0@comcast.net>

Allen,
I?m glad you found this information valuable.
I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements

https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline

Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
Patricia
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
> 
> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
> 
> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 20:15:01 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:15:01 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <002301d7087c$40eefcd0$c2ccf670$@charter.net>
References: <002301d7087c$40eefcd0$c2ccf670$@charter.net>
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I ordered both the strips and the meter at amazon.com. No prescription is required. I know my insurance does not cover this brand so that?s why I did it that way. For people whose insurance may cover these they would want to contact their supplier and then would need a prescription from their doctor. I believe you can generally buy any blood glucose meter without a prescription if you are paying out of pocket.
I only called the company to get technical assistance and do not know if you can order them by phone from the manufacture but suspect that Amazon prices are probably less expensive.
I have another contour next blood glucose meter that I have been using for the last few months to compare its accuracy but was often not able to see the result print out so that?s why I went with this new one that would connect to the phone.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:06 AM, debbiewunder at charter.net wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia. Thanks for sharing this! So, you were even able to order the strips on Amazon as well? You shared the companies number, so do you mean that you can purchase both strips and meter over the phone, and with out  any type of prescription? 
> 
> This is great news.
> 
> Warmly,
> Debbie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100
> Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Sun Feb 21 20:36:21 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 14:36:21 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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References: <18ACA880-F080-4247-8006-A1E7B64546CE@comcast.net>
 <00f301d70884$a903e8f0$fb0bbad0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000f01d70891$37725980$a6570c80$@charter.net>

Hi, after reading your information, I ordered it using my echo device. It
did only cost the $6.99, but I paid more for the strips. I am hoping that I
actually ordered the correct strips.

Debbie 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Alan
Lemly via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:06 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Hi Patricia,

Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its
accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options
particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to
investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the
ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank.
I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so
be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends.
This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are
interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia
Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.

My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started
giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup
Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour
Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the
Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm
also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which
is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print
reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings
using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't
expect any issues.

I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and
maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android
and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with
an accessible app for setup and control.

Alan Lemly







-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to
find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour
Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to
the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk
back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be
extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I
wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to
the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and
applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and
displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it
will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When
setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four
people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of
difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to
enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and
they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would
have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me.
When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to
help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve
saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the
buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is
set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all
the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter
with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t
even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the
app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice
over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on
android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And
the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a
replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and
easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips.
Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 21:17:17 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:17:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
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How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
Patricia


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> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
> interest to you over zoom.
> 
> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as possible
> speakers.
> 
> Debbie
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 21:25:53 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:25:53 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
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That would  be great.  What about cgm system and which ones would be recommended depending on type 2 or type 1.what to   do when your  denied by insurance or even government  insurance for cgm system when you request them.  What are the new developments as it relates to  diabetes management.  What smart apps or devices  can help in managing diabetes type 2 or type 1 depending on being newly diagnosed. Hope this all helps you out.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?

How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
Patricia


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> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
> interest to you over zoom.
> 
> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as 
> possible speakers.
> 
> Debbie
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 21:34:20 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 13:34:20 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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I just did. Thanks Patrisha.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 10:06 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Hi Patricia. Thanks for sharing this! So, you were even able to order the strips on Amazon as well? You shared the companies number, so do you mean that you can purchase both strips and meter over the phone, and with out  any type of prescription? 

This is great news.

Warmly,
Debbie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sun Feb 21 22:07:00 2021
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:07:00 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <B3A33CDF-1A4A-453C-974D-33F4510A4434@comcast.net>
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Hi Patricia,

I think I missed something on your glucose meter. Can you let me know, is contour the brand name as well as the name of the meter. If not, can you let me know what company makes the contour?

Thanks.

Eileen


From: Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 3:15 PM
To: debbiewunder at charter.net 
Cc: Patricia Maddix ; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I ordered both the strips and the meter at amazon.com. No prescription is required. I know my insurance does not cover this brand so that?s why I did it that way. For people whose insurance may cover these they would want to contact their supplier and then would need a prescription from their doctor. I believe you can generally buy any blood glucose meter without a prescription if you are paying out of pocket.
I only called the company to get technical assistance and do not know if you can order them by phone from the manufacture but suspect that Amazon prices are probably less expensive.
I have another contour next blood glucose meter that I have been using for the last few months to compare its accuracy but was often not able to see the result print out so that?s why I went with this new one that would connect to the phone.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:06 AM, debbiewunder at charter.net wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia. Thanks for sharing this! So, you were even able to order the strips on Amazon as well? You shared the companies number, so do you mean that you can purchase both strips and meter over the phone, and with out  any type of prescription? 
> 
> This is great news.
> 
> Warmly,
> Debbie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it?s not in and of it?s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would?ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don?t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it?s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100
> Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sun Feb 21 22:13:06 2021
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (Eileen Scrivani)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:13:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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Alan,

Thanks for giving the manufacturer?s name. I did not see this before asking.

Thanks.

Eileen

From: Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 2:06 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Alan Lemly 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Hi Patricia,

Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.

My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.

I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.

Alan Lemly







-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Sun Feb 21 22:38:06 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:38:06 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
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Thankyou Patricia. Yes, as much as we don't care for all of the virtual meetings, it does open a world of possibilities.

Debbie

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 3:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?

How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
Patricia


Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
> interest to you over zoom.
> 
> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as possible
> speakers.
> 
> Debbie
> _______________________________________________
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Sun Feb 21 22:38:59 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:38:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
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Thankyou Gary.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 3:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?

That would  be great.  What about cgm system and which ones would be recommended depending on type 2 or type 1.what to   do when your  denied by insurance or even government  insurance for cgm system when you request them.  What are the new developments as it relates to  diabetes management.  What smart apps or devices  can help in managing diabetes type 2 or type 1 depending on being newly diagnosed. Hope this all helps you out.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:17 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?

How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
Patricia


Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
> interest to you over zoom.
> 
> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as 
> possible speakers.
> 
> Debbie
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Sun Feb 21 22:42:58 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 16:42:58 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <9E5F7B52EB8846A1ABE87DEF5F49617C@eileen>
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 <9E5F7B52EB8846A1ABE87DEF5F49617C@eileen>
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When I ordered my device with my echo, I did tell contour next one. I think when repeating the order back to me she said the company name was Bare. 

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Alan,

Thanks for giving the manufacturer?s name. I did not see this before asking.

Thanks.

Eileen

From: Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk 
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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: Alan Lemly 
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Hi Patricia,

Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.

My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.

I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.

Alan Lemly







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Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 23:31:46 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:31:46 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
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Besides having professional speakers on some of the topics I think there is a wealth of knowledge among the members of this group and a sharing session of things like apps and personal experiences with CGM?s and meters could be very valuable.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 1:25 PM, gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?That would  be great.  What about cgm system and which ones would be recommended depending on type 2 or type 1.what to   do when your  denied by insurance or even government  insurance for cgm system when you request them.  What are the new developments as it relates to  diabetes management.  What smart apps or devices  can help in managing diabetes type 2 or type 1 depending on being newly diagnosed. Hope this all helps you out.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:17 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
> 
> How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
> Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
> I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
> Patricia
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
>> interest to you over zoom.
>> 
>> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as 
>> possible speakers.
>> 
>> Debbie
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Mon Feb 22 02:02:07 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:02:07 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
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Hi Patricia, yes agreed.


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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?

Besides having professional speakers on some of the topics I think there is a wealth of knowledge among the members of this group and a sharing session of things like apps and personal experiences with CGM?s and meters could be very valuable.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 1:25 PM, gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?That would  be great.  What about cgm system and which ones would be recommended depending on type 2 or type 1.what to   do when your  denied by insurance or even government  insurance for cgm system when you request them.  What are the new developments as it relates to  diabetes management.  What smart apps or devices  can help in managing diabetes type 2 or type 1 depending on being newly diagnosed. Hope this all helps you out.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:17 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
> 
> How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
> Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
> I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
> Patricia
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
>> interest to you over zoom.
>> 
>> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as 
>> possible speakers.
>> 
>> Debbie
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 03:03:38 2021
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:03:38 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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Hi Patricia,

     So, I have some questions for you.  I have the Accuchek guide, which I have some frustrations with.  It, like the Contour connects to a phone app.  With the contour, how does the process work?  With the guide, you put a strip in, and it beeps to let you know the machine is on.  Then you put the blood on the strip and it beeps again.  Sometimes it will give a different toned beep to let you know there's an error.  Like the Contour, it's supposed to automatically connect and transfer the reading to the phone app.  If this doesn't happen, there's a way to make the app download from the device.  I've figured out the button combination on the meter to get this to work.  As long as it isn't hung up in other menus on the meter.  If it gets into the other menus, then I have to get sighted assistance to get unstuck.  Also, when the battery is getting low, it gives a message that a sighted person can read, but nothing shows up on the app.  I am Deafblind, and the beeps are somewhat soft and higher pitched, I've found that if there's much background noise, I have a difficult time hearing the beeps.  I like the app, with Talkback at least, it's easy to use.  Now that I've explained the process with the guide, and my frustrations, how does the Contour compare?  Thanks.
Warmly,
Doula

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Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:02 PM
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Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Allen,
I?m glad you found this information valuable.
I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements

https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline

Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
Patricia
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
> 
> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
> 
> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From walemly at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 05:22:15 2021
From: walemly at gmail.com (Alan Lemly)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:22:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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Hi Patricia,

 

Sorry to be such a pest about the Contour Next One but I have one more question about the app. I promise I'll save any others for after I get the meter and start using it.

 

I downloaded the app to my iPhone SE 2020 and it seems to be stuck on an intro screen with some image and notes about connecting your app and meter to capture all your results. I was hoping I could input my profile info before actually pairing the app with the meter but I guess it doesn't work that way. Can you confirm that you had to pair your app and meter before inputting your info into the app?

 

Thanks.

 

Alan Lemly

 

From: Patricia Maddix [mailto:pmaddix at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 6:06 PM
To: Alan Lemly
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

 

I will be anxious to hear from those of you who do  get one of these meters as to how it works for you and especially from android users. Hopefully Amazon will not raise their prices due to the high demand. Ha ha!

Patricia

Sent from my iPhone





On Feb 21, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com> wrote:

? 

Thanks, Patricia. I'm looking forward to getting mine and putting it through its paces. I really appreciate your letting us know about this meter.

 

Alan Lemly 

 

Sent from my iPhone with Outlook <https://aka.ms/qtex0l>  for iOS

  _____  

From: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:24:42 PM
To: Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android 

 

Allen,

Good question when you insert the strip in the meter it beeps so that you know it is turned on and ready to go you just have to apply the blood sample like we normally do as blind people to the strip but it beeps once it excepts the blood and starts the countdown. Then after the countdown the result displays of course on the meter but with the Contour app open it then announces aloud that there is a new reading and tells you what the reading is. And as I said all the set up of the meter it?s self is done through The app which works with voiceover and apparently talk back.

Patricia

 

Sent from my iPhone





On Feb 21, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com> wrote:

? 

Hi Patricia,

 

That is a good point and worth noting that the higher the score, the smaller the error percentage regarding differences in actual versus reported scores due to the larger denominator.

 

I do have one followup question about the Contour Next One. Since it does not talk by itself, how do you know that you've gotten the test spot of blood to the right location in order to start the test? Is this done entirely by touch?

 

Thanks.

 

Alan Lemly

 

From: Patricia Maddix [mailto:pmaddix at comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 2:02 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Alan Lemly
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

 

Allen,

I?m glad you found this information valuable.

I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.

As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements

 

https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4

 

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline

 

Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.

Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.

Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

 

On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

?Hi Patricia,

Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.

My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.

I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.

Alan Lemly







-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 05:44:36 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:44:36 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <01e501d708c7$51b59dd0$f520d970$@gmail.com>
References: <01e501d708c7$51b59dd0$f520d970$@gmail.com>
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The way your meter works sounds basically identical to the way the contour next one works. I do not know if there is a way to transfer a test from the meter to the app if somehow it is missed or not. I don?t intend to press any of the buttons on the meter for fear of like you say getting it into the wrong menu and then needing help to get out of it.  The beeps to tell you that the meter has turned on when you insert the strip and when the testing countdown starts are at a high pitch and not terribly loud, probably similar to the meter that you have. Perhaps it might be possible to increase the volume of the beeps on the meter, but I do not know.
As I use an insulin pump and the Dexcom I will not be using the meter to the extent that other people would if they are not using these two devices. The app has many interesting features and looks like it could be a little complex but personally I will just be using it to get individual tests when I need to calibrate my Dexcom, Confirm that the Dexcom is correct or to check my blood sugar during the warm-up time when I am getting no Dexcom readings.
I hope this helps.  I only received the device yesterday so I am not familiar with all the inns and outs but I can easily perform the basic function that I want it for which is to get a quick test result that I feel is reliable.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 7:04 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia,
> 
>     So, I have some questions for you.  I have the Accuchek guide, which I have some frustrations with.  It, like the Contour connects to a phone app.  With the contour, how does the process work?  With the guide, you put a strip in, and it beeps to let you know the machine is on.  Then you put the blood on the strip and it beeps again.  Sometimes it will give a different toned beep to let you know there's an error.  Like the Contour, it's supposed to automatically connect and transfer the reading to the phone app.  If this doesn't happen, there's a way to make the app download from the device.  I've figured out the button combination on the meter to get this to work.  As long as it isn't hung up in other menus on the meter.  If it gets into the other menus, then I have to get sighted assistance to get unstuck.  Also, when the battery is getting low, it gives a message that a sighted person can read, but nothing shows up on the app.  I am Deafblind, and the beeps are somewhat soft and higher pitched, I've found that if there's much background noise, I have a difficult time hearing the beeps.  I like the app, with Talkback at least, it's easy to use.  Now that I've explained the process with the guide, and my frustrations, how does the Contour compare?  Thanks.
> Warmly,
> Doula
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:02 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> Allen,
> I?m glad you found this information valuable.
> I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
> As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements
> 
> https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4
> 
> https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline
> 
> Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
> Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
> Patricia
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia,
>> 
>> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
>> 
>> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
>> 
>> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
>> 
>> Alan Lemly
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>> 
>> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
>> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
>> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
>> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
>> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 05:49:20 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:49:20 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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No problem at all. I?m always glad to help and I?m really excited if this meter will be of use to others on this list. As I recall I did not have to enter any of the information about the specific meter at the beginning. I know I was able to set up a username and password. I believe I also got stuck on a screen where it was talking about pairing  your meter and other things where they did not seem to be anything you could tap on. I think I had to swipe either right or left to get to the next screen. See if that works. If you need help the customer service person I talked with was very nice and I?m sure they can walk you through it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 9:22 PM, Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi Patricia,
>  
> Sorry to be such a pest about the Contour Next One but I have one more question about the app. I promise I'll save any others for after I get the meter and start using it.
>  
> I downloaded the app to my iPhone SE 2020 and it seems to be stuck on an intro screen with some image and notes about connecting your app and meter to capture all your results. I was hoping I could input my profile info before actually pairing the app with the meter but I guess it doesn't work that way. Can you confirm that you had to pair your app and meter before inputting your info into the app?
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Alan Lemly
>  
> From: Patricia Maddix [mailto:pmaddix at comcast.net] 
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 6:06 PM
> To: Alan Lemly
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>  
> I will be anxious to hear from those of you who do  get one of these meters as to how it works for you and especially from android users. Hopefully Amazon will not raise their prices due to the high demand. Ha ha!
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> On Feb 21, 2021, at 3:34 PM, Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Thanks, Patricia. I'm looking forward to getting mine and putting it through its paces. I really appreciate your letting us know about this meter.
>  
> Alan Lemly 
>  
> Sent from my iPhone with Outlook for iOS
> From: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 5:24:42 PM
> To: Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>  
> Allen,
> Good question when you insert the strip in the meter it beeps so that you know it is turned on and ready to go you just have to apply the blood sample like we normally do as blind people to the strip but it beeps once it excepts the blood and starts the countdown. Then after the countdown the result displays of course on the meter but with the Contour app open it then announces aloud that there is a new reading and tells you what the reading is. And as I said all the set up of the meter it?s self is done through The app which works with voiceover and apparently talk back.
> Patricia
>  
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> 
> On Feb 21, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Alan Lemly <walemly at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?
> Hi Patricia,
>  
> That is a good point and worth noting that the higher the score, the smaller the error percentage regarding differences in actual versus reported scores due to the larger denominator.
>  
> I do have one followup question about the Contour Next One. Since it does not talk by itself, how do you know that you've gotten the test spot of blood to the right location in order to start the test? Is this done entirely by touch?
>  
> Thanks.
>  
> Alan Lemly
>  
> From: Patricia Maddix [mailto:pmaddix at comcast.net] 
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 2:02 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Alan Lemly
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>  
> Allen,
> I?m glad you found this information valuable.
> I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
> As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements
>  
> https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4
>  
> https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline
>  
> Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
> Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
> Patricia
> Sent from my iPhone
>  
> 
> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
> 
> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
> 
> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Mon Feb 22 05:52:07 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2021 21:52:07 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
In-Reply-To: <725F7BFD-195C-4B43-8392-5AC7B46D01B4@comcast.net>
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I did find a place in the app where you can add a manual test result but this would not be the same as transferring it from the meter directly. Someone would have to look at the meter and tell you what that result was and then in the section on the app that is titled my readings there is a plus button in the upper right hand corner which allows you to add manual test results.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 9:46 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The way your meter works sounds basically identical to the way the contour next one works. I do not know if there is a way to transfer a test from the meter to the app if somehow it is missed or not. I don?t intend to press any of the buttons on the meter for fear of like you say getting it into the wrong menu and then needing help to get out of it.  The beeps to tell you that the meter has turned on when you insert the strip and when the testing countdown starts are at a high pitch and not terribly loud, probably similar to the meter that you have. Perhaps it might be possible to increase the volume of the beeps on the meter, but I do not know.
> As I use an insulin pump and the Dexcom I will not be using the meter to the extent that other people would if they are not using these two devices. The app has many interesting features and looks like it could be a little complex but personally I will just be using it to get individual tests when I need to calibrate my Dexcom, Confirm that the Dexcom is correct or to check my blood sugar during the warm-up time when I am getting no Dexcom readings.
> I hope this helps.  I only received the device yesterday so I am not familiar with all the inns and outs but I can easily perform the basic function that I want it for which is to get a quick test result that I feel is reliable.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 7:04 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia,
>> 
>>    So, I have some questions for you.  I have the Accuchek guide, which I have some frustrations with.  It, like the Contour connects to a phone app.  With the contour, how does the process work?  With the guide, you put a strip in, and it beeps to let you know the machine is on.  Then you put the blood on the strip and it beeps again.  Sometimes it will give a different toned beep to let you know there's an error.  Like the Contour, it's supposed to automatically connect and transfer the reading to the phone app.  If this doesn't happen, there's a way to make the app download from the device.  I've figured out the button combination on the meter to get this to work.  As long as it isn't hung up in other menus on the meter.  If it gets into the other menus, then I have to get sighted assistance to get unstuck.  Also, when the battery is getting low, it gives a message that a sighted person can read, but nothing shows up on the app.  I am Deafblind, and the beeps are somewhat soft and higher pitched, I've found that if there's much background noise, I have a difficult time hearing the beeps.  I like the app, with Talkback at least, it's easy to use.  Now that I've explained the process with the guide, and my frustrations, how does the Contour compare?  Thanks.
>> Warmly,
>> Doula
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:02 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>> 
>> Allen,
>> I?m glad you found this information valuable.
>> I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
>> As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements
>> 
>> https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4
>> 
>> https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline
>> 
>> Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
>> Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
>> Patricia
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Hi Patricia,
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
>>> 
>>> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
>>> 
>>> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
>>> 
>>> Alan Lemly
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>>> 
>>> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
>>> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
>>> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
>>> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
>>> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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From 808keim at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 21:03:29 2021
From: 808keim at gmail.com (Katie Keim)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:03:29 -1000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
Message-ID: <006a01d7095e$2c35ad10$84a10730$@gmail.com>

Hi Joyce,

 

I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.

 

Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on your
Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.

 

>From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and there
are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set to 55 and is
quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming unconscious before you
can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 have this option through
your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and
manage my high and low sugars successfully.

 

Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your pocket,
I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Aloha, Katie

 


From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Feb 22 21:44:30 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:44:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <006a01d7095e$2c35ad10$84a10730$@gmail.com>
References: <006a01d7095e$2c35ad10$84a10730$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
That really gives me time to react early. 
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
Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Katie Keim
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Hi Joyce,

 

I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.

 

Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on your
Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.

 

>From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and there
are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set to 55 and is
quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming unconscious before you
can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 have this option through
your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and
manage my high and low sugars successfully.

 

Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your pocket,
I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Aloha, Katie

 

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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Mon Feb 22 21:57:45 2021
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:57:45 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <63B2DAA4-FDCA-4568-942D-A61B4EADBEE4@icloud.com>

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
> 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
> Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on your
> Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and there
> are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set to 55 and is
> quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming unconscious before you
> can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 have this option through
> your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and
> manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your pocket,
> I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
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> creekmusic.com
> 
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 22:46:53 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:46:53 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <006a01d7095e$2c35ad10$84a10730$@gmail.com>
 <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <08cc01d7096c$9dae1af0$d90a50d0$@gmail.com>

Yes, I like the urgent low soon alert with the G6.  It sure can be loud when
you don't silence it right away though!

			Jamie

					

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:45 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
That really gives me time to react early. 
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
Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Katie Keim
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Hi Joyce,

 

I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.

 

Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on your
Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.

 

>From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and there
are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set to 55 and is
quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming unconscious before you
can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 have this option through
your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and
manage my high and low sugars successfully.

 

Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your pocket,
I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.

 

Hope this helps.

 

Aloha, Katie

 

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 22:53:32 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (jamielgurganus at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:53:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <63B2DAA4-FDCA-4568-942D-A61B4EADBEE4@icloud.com>
References: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <63B2DAA4-FDCA-4568-942D-A61B4EADBEE4@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <08d501d7096d$8bf1e4d0$a3d5ae70$@gmail.com>

Melanie,

I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Mon Feb 22 23:40:10 2021
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:40:10 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <08d501d7096d$8bf1e4d0$a3d5ae70$@gmail.com>
References: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <63B2DAA4-FDCA-4568-942D-A61B4EADBEE4@icloud.com>
 <08d501d7096d$8bf1e4d0$a3d5ae70$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>

Jamie,

Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.

When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.

By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.

I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.

Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Melanie,

I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.

				Jamie


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Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
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> laurel
> creekmusic.com
> 
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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 00:12:09 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:12:09 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <006a01d7095e$2c35ad10$84a10730$@gmail.com>
References: <006a01d7095e$2c35ad10$84a10730$@gmail.com>
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Those are the exact recommendations I would give! I set my low alarm at 80 just because I have learned how quickly I can drop. If I am less than 100 at bedtime I have a snack that has protein. Take care! Diana cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 122, 2021, at 16:05, Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on your
> Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and there
> are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set to 55 and is
> quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming unconscious before you
> can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 have this option through
> your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and
> manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your pocket,
> I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 01:17:38 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2021 19:17:38 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
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References: <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <27754069-80A9-4E15-AE56-D6C3CF8ECCE8@gmail.com>

Hi Bridget! I sure do you remember those awful chalky glucose tablets! I agree that the glucose tablets don?t always get into me as quick as one would think they should, so I usually just eat two of them along with something else. I don?t like to snack either. Your kids will love these juice boxes, since they are Sesame Street ones from Walmart! My daughter also found the orange juice and apple juice ones at the Dollar Store. The Sesame Street ones from Walmart are 32 boxes for a little under $10. They are the ones that come in Apple, Barry and fruit punch.


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 5:41 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Jamie,
> 
> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
> 
> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
> 
> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
> 
> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
> 
> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Katie Keim
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>> 
>> Hi Joyce,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
>> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
>> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
>> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Aloha, Katie
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40
>> laurel
>> creekmusic.com
>> 
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 19:19:24 2021
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:19:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <27754069-80A9-4E15-AE56-D6C3CF8ECCE8@gmail.com>
References: <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>
 <27754069-80A9-4E15-AE56-D6C3CF8ECCE8@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <05ee01d70a18$cc7288b0$65579a10$@gmail.com>

Cool, thanks. ?

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 7:18 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Hi Bridget! I sure do you remember those awful chalky glucose tablets! I agree that the glucose tablets don?t always get into me as quick as one would think they should, so I usually just eat two of them along with something else. I don?t like to snack either. Your kids will love these juice boxes, since they are Sesame Street ones from Walmart! My daughter also found the orange juice and apple juice ones at the Dollar Store. The Sesame Street ones from Walmart are 32 boxes for a little under $10. They are the ones that come in Apple, Barry and fruit punch.


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 5:41 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Jamie,
> 
> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
> 
> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
> 
> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
> 
> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
> 
> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Katie Keim
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>> 
>> Hi Joyce,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level 
>> on your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and 
>> G6 have this option through your smart phone. I have used both 
>> Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Aloha, Katie
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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>> 0
>> laurel
>> creekmusic.com
>> 
>> 
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From walemly at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 19:38:26 2021
From: walemly at gmail.com (Alan Lemly)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:38:26 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Contour Diabetes app for use with Contour Next One
 meter
Message-ID: <013501d70a1b$750d0020$5f270060$@gmail.com>

Hi List,

 

I thought I'd contribute to the helpful info already provided by Patricia
Maddix regarding the Contour Diabetes app that is used with the Contour Next
One meter which connects to a smart phone via Bluetooth.

 

The main point is for those who like me prefer to create online accounts
using a computer with a keyboard and its browser. I did just that by going
to www.contournext.com. Be aware that unlike any other iPhone app I've ever
used where an account had been set up on the company's website, you cannot
log into your Contour app using the website created account. You must create
an account using the app and this account can use the same email address and
password as the one set up on the website since the two are separate and
located on different servers apparently. I found this to be a most unusual
arrangement but I must credit Contour for answering my support questions
both over the phone at 800-348-8100 and via email at
support at contournext.com. 

 

The account set up process on the app was not the most accessible I've
experienced. First of all, I was asked for my date of birth as the first
item which seems more than a little odd to me. Secondly, the date of birth
input control was not a standard iPhone picker item as I've encountered in
other apps. Instead of selecting month, day, and year using a single finger
swipe up and down to cycle through the choices, you had to single finger
swipe right and left as is usually done to move among various screen
controls. The worst of it was that even after setting the correct date of
birth values, the app did not capture and hold the values even if the Done
button was executed. I was fortunate that someone sighted was present to
help with the birthdate input but even he had difficulty getting it to
stick. I had no problems entering my email address and password and password
confirmation using Voiceover nor with any other fields to create the
account. I will say that I got some sort of popup message about Voiceover
capability with the app and doing something to turn on enhanced speech in
the app settings but I was unable to locate that setting. I did find in the
App preferences a setting for Meal marker automatic prompt but was
discouraged that what Voiceover spoke did not indicate whether the switch
was on or off. I only want to track my blood glucose readings with the date
and time using the Contour meter and app so I turned this setting off. The
Meter time and date sync setting which came right after the Meal marker
setting but it too did not indicate whether it was on or off with Voiceover.
I intend to write Contour to let them know about these accessibility issues.

 

I got the rest of the screens set up just fine with Voiceover and now I'm
waiting to get my Contour Next One meter and strips to start using it. I'll
post back if I have anything else to contribute after doing so.

 

Alan Lemly


From blindhands at aol.com  Tue Feb 23 20:23:06 2021
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:23:06 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>
References: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <63B2DAA4-FDCA-4568-942D-A61B4EADBEE4@icloud.com>
 <08d501d7096d$8bf1e4d0$a3d5ae70$@gmail.com>
 <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>

Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Jamie,

Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.

When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.

By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.

I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.

Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Melanie,

I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
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> laurel
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> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 20:38:29 2021
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:38:29 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
References: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <63B2DAA4-FDCA-4568-942D-A61B4EADBEE4@icloud.com>
 <08d501d7096d$8bf1e4d0$a3d5ae70$@gmail.com>
 <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>
 <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <063701d70a23$d8d352a0$8a79f7e0$@gmail.com>

Good to know. I do have Amazon Prime.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Jamie,

Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.

When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.

By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.

I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.

Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Melanie,

I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
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> laurel
> creekmusic.com
> 
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 20:39:59 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:39:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
References: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <FDF1D95D-C019-474A-86A6-70B1963F71F0@gmail.com>

Thanks Joyce! I have a ton of things being delivered with Amazon subscribe and save, and I never thought to look for these little juice boxes from them.

      Jamie

Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
> 
> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
> 
> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
> 
> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
> 
> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Katie Keim
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>> 
>> Hi Joyce,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
>> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
>> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
>> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Aloha, Katie
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> laurel
>> creekmusic.com
>> 
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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 20:40:07 2021
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:40:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Contour Diabetes app for use with Contour Next
 One meter
In-Reply-To: <013501d70a1b$750d0020$5f270060$@gmail.com>
References: <013501d70a1b$750d0020$5f270060$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <69B9F725-E7FC-447F-9CBD-3B678175746F@gmail.com>

For all that, Count me out!!! Not much is worth that kind of trouble for me!!

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:39 PM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi List,
> 
> 
> 
> I thought I'd contribute to the helpful info already provided by Patricia
> Maddix regarding the Contour Diabetes app that is used with the Contour Next
> One meter which connects to a smart phone via Bluetooth.
> 
> 
> 
> The main point is for those who like me prefer to create online accounts
> using a computer with a keyboard and its browser. I did just that by going
> to www.contournext.com. Be aware that unlike any other iPhone app I've ever
> used where an account had been set up on the company's website, you cannot
> log into your Contour app using the website created account. You must create
> an account using the app and this account can use the same email address and
> password as the one set up on the website since the two are separate and
> located on different servers apparently. I found this to be a most unusual
> arrangement but I must credit Contour for answering my support questions
> both over the phone at 800-348-8100 and via email at
> support at contournext.com. 
> 
> 
> 
> The account set up process on the app was not the most accessible I've
> experienced. First of all, I was asked for my date of birth as the first
> item which seems more than a little odd to me. Secondly, the date of birth
> input control was not a standard iPhone picker item as I've encountered in
> other apps. Instead of selecting month, day, and year using a single finger
> swipe up and down to cycle through the choices, you had to single finger
> swipe right and left as is usually done to move among various screen
> controls. The worst of it was that even after setting the correct date of
> birth values, the app did not capture and hold the values even if the Done
> button was executed. I was fortunate that someone sighted was present to
> help with the birthdate input but even he had difficulty getting it to
> stick. I had no problems entering my email address and password and password
> confirmation using Voiceover nor with any other fields to create the
> account. I will say that I got some sort of popup message about Voiceover
> capability with the app and doing something to turn on enhanced speech in
> the app settings but I was unable to locate that setting. I did find in the
> App preferences a setting for Meal marker automatic prompt but was
> discouraged that what Voiceover spoke did not indicate whether the switch
> was on or off. I only want to track my blood glucose readings with the date
> and time using the Contour meter and app so I turned this setting off. The
> Meter time and date sync setting which came right after the Meal marker
> setting but it too did not indicate whether it was on or off with Voiceover.
> I intend to write Contour to let them know about these accessibility issues.
> 
> 
> 
> I got the rest of the screens set up just fine with Voiceover and now I'm
> waiting to get my Contour Next One meter and strips to start using it. I'll
> post back if I have anything else to contribute after doing so.
> 
> 
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 20:44:24 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:44:24 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
References: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <9337C194-3B8F-44F0-A22C-67EFE874588C@gmail.com>

Joyce and Bridget,

I just checked, and the Sesame Street 32 count variety pack is almost 3 dollars more through Amazon than at Walmart. Just as an FYI!


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
> 
> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
> 
> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
> 
> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
> 
> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Katie Keim
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>> 
>> Hi Joyce,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
>> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
>> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
>> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Aloha, Katie
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-Talk:
>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40
>> laurel
>> creekmusic.com
>> 
>> 
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From bkpollpeter at gmail.com  Tue Feb 23 20:58:57 2021
From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:58:57 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <9337C194-3B8F-44F0-A22C-67EFE874588C@gmail.com>
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 <9337C194-3B8F-44F0-A22C-67EFE874588C@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <066801d70a26$b4b2a300$1e17e900$@gmail.com>

Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Joyce and Bridget,

I just checked, and the Sesame Street 32 count variety pack is almost 3 dollars more through Amazon than at Walmart. Just as an FYI!


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
> 
> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
> 
> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
> 
> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
> 
> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Katie Keim
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>> 
>> Hi Joyce,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level 
>> on your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and 
>> G6 have this option through your smart phone. I have used both 
>> Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Aloha, Katie
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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>> 0
>> laurel
>> creekmusic.com
>> 
>> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Feb 23 21:32:26 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:32:26 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Contour Diabetes app for use with Contour Next
 One meter
In-Reply-To: <013501d70a1b$750d0020$5f270060$@gmail.com>
References: <013501d70a1b$750d0020$5f270060$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2B16176D-AADF-41EA-850D-0FFD5D9A8FDE@comcast.net>

Yes, Setting up the app did have its challenges and if you can arrange to do it when you have some sided help that would be great. I was able to just skip over some of the set up requirements as you can always change things in settings later. Once the app is set up the phone announces and reads your blood sugar results very easily and you do not need to use any of the other more complex features of the app if all you want to do is find out what your blood sugar is at any given time
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 11:40 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi List,
> 
> 
> 
> I thought I'd contribute to the helpful info already provided by Patricia
> Maddix regarding the Contour Diabetes app that is used with the Contour Next
> One meter which connects to a smart phone via Bluetooth.
> 
> 
> 
> The main point is for those who like me prefer to create online accounts
> using a computer with a keyboard and its browser. I did just that by going
> to www.contournext.com. Be aware that unlike any other iPhone app I've ever
> used where an account had been set up on the company's website, you cannot
> log into your Contour app using the website created account. You must create
> an account using the app and this account can use the same email address and
> password as the one set up on the website since the two are separate and
> located on different servers apparently. I found this to be a most unusual
> arrangement but I must credit Contour for answering my support questions
> both over the phone at 800-348-8100 and via email at
> support at contournext.com. 
> 
> 
> 
> The account set up process on the app was not the most accessible I've
> experienced. First of all, I was asked for my date of birth as the first
> item which seems more than a little odd to me. Secondly, the date of birth
> input control was not a standard iPhone picker item as I've encountered in
> other apps. Instead of selecting month, day, and year using a single finger
> swipe up and down to cycle through the choices, you had to single finger
> swipe right and left as is usually done to move among various screen
> controls. The worst of it was that even after setting the correct date of
> birth values, the app did not capture and hold the values even if the Done
> button was executed. I was fortunate that someone sighted was present to
> help with the birthdate input but even he had difficulty getting it to
> stick. I had no problems entering my email address and password and password
> confirmation using Voiceover nor with any other fields to create the
> account. I will say that I got some sort of popup message about Voiceover
> capability with the app and doing something to turn on enhanced speech in
> the app settings but I was unable to locate that setting. I did find in the
> App preferences a setting for Meal marker automatic prompt but was
> discouraged that what Voiceover spoke did not indicate whether the switch
> was on or off. I only want to track my blood glucose readings with the date
> and time using the Contour meter and app so I turned this setting off. The
> Meter time and date sync setting which came right after the Meal marker
> setting but it too did not indicate whether it was on or off with Voiceover.
> I intend to write Contour to let them know about these accessibility issues.
> 
> 
> 
> I got the rest of the screens set up just fine with Voiceover and now I'm
> waiting to get my Contour Next One meter and strips to start using it. I'll
> post back if I have anything else to contribute after doing so.
> 
> 
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Feb 23 22:46:54 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 14:46:54 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
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References: <028901d70a21$b262b1d0$17281570$@aol.com>
 <9337C194-3B8F-44F0-A22C-67EFE874588C@gmail.com>
 <066801d70a26$b4b2a300$1e17e900$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d70a35$c894fa30$59beee90$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Well, umm, I guess I might be the only person on the planet who actually misses those old BD glucose tablets. I don't care what things taste like when I'm low. What I did really like about them was their packaging. Those little packages of 3 together made it easy to keep track of how many I ate when I was low. These big bottles of 50, sometimes in the middle of the night, I have no clue what I did. <grin> And I don't like carrying liquids around in my pack. With my luck? Hahahahahaha! So I stick to the tablets. And yes, these new ones are not always consistant in how they work. Call me lazy. <grin>
Thanks for the ideas, all of you.
Veronica


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To learn more, visit:
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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
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Phone: 831-429-6407


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 12:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Joyce and Bridget,

I just checked, and the Sesame Street 32 count variety pack is almost 3 dollars more through Amazon than at Walmart. Just as an FYI!


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
> 
> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
> 
> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
> 
> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
> 
> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Melanie,
> 
> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
> Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Katie Keim
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>> 
>> Hi Joyce,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level 
>> on your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and 
>> G6 have this option through your smart phone. I have used both 
>> Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Hope this helps.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Aloha, Katie
>> 
>> 
>> 
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>> laurel
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>> 
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Wed Feb 24 02:13:22 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:13:22 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Contour Diabetes app for use with Contour Next
 One meter
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 <2B16176D-AADF-41EA-850D-0FFD5D9A8FDE@comcast.net>
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Thankyou for this info. My meter will arrive on Saturday, and with all the information that you and Patricia haved shared it should be doable.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 3:32 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Contour Diabetes app for use with Contour Next One meter

Yes, Setting up the app did have its challenges and if you can arrange to do it when you have some sided help that would be great. I was able to just skip over some of the set up requirements as you can always change things in settings later. Once the app is set up the phone announces and reads your blood sugar results very easily and you do not need to use any of the other more complex features of the app if all you want to do is find out what your blood sugar is at any given time
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 11:40 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi List,
> 
> 
> 
> I thought I'd contribute to the helpful info already provided by Patricia
> Maddix regarding the Contour Diabetes app that is used with the Contour Next
> One meter which connects to a smart phone via Bluetooth.
> 
> 
> 
> The main point is for those who like me prefer to create online accounts
> using a computer with a keyboard and its browser. I did just that by going
> to www.contournext.com. Be aware that unlike any other iPhone app I've ever
> used where an account had been set up on the company's website, you cannot
> log into your Contour app using the website created account. You must create
> an account using the app and this account can use the same email address and
> password as the one set up on the website since the two are separate and
> located on different servers apparently. I found this to be a most unusual
> arrangement but I must credit Contour for answering my support questions
> both over the phone at 800-348-8100 and via email at
> support at contournext.com. 
> 
> 
> 
> The account set up process on the app was not the most accessible I've
> experienced. First of all, I was asked for my date of birth as the first
> item which seems more than a little odd to me. Secondly, the date of birth
> input control was not a standard iPhone picker item as I've encountered in
> other apps. Instead of selecting month, day, and year using a single finger
> swipe up and down to cycle through the choices, you had to single finger
> swipe right and left as is usually done to move among various screen
> controls. The worst of it was that even after setting the correct date of
> birth values, the app did not capture and hold the values even if the Done
> button was executed. I was fortunate that someone sighted was present to
> help with the birthdate input but even he had difficulty getting it to
> stick. I had no problems entering my email address and password and password
> confirmation using Voiceover nor with any other fields to create the
> account. I will say that I got some sort of popup message about Voiceover
> capability with the app and doing something to turn on enhanced speech in
> the app settings but I was unable to locate that setting. I did find in the
> App preferences a setting for Meal marker automatic prompt but was
> discouraged that what Voiceover spoke did not indicate whether the switch
> was on or off. I only want to track my blood glucose readings with the date
> and time using the Contour meter and app so I turned this setting off. The
> Meter time and date sync setting which came right after the Meal marker
> setting but it too did not indicate whether it was on or off with Voiceover.
> I intend to write Contour to let them know about these accessibility issues.
> 
> 
> 
> I got the rest of the screens set up just fine with Voiceover and now I'm
> waiting to get my Contour Next One meter and strips to start using it. I'll
> post back if I have anything else to contribute after doing so.
> 
> 
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Wed Feb 24 02:35:50 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:35:50 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <048101d70974$0fad4930$2f07db90$@gmail.com>
References: <001601d70963$e6e8d5b0$b4ba8110$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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Hi Bridget. I have found the small cans at HyVee, Wal mart and Gerbes.I am sure you most likely have Wal mart in your area, not sure about the other stores.

I too never leave home with out a small juice in a jacket pocket or purse. I learned this the hard way for sure.

Warmly,
Debbie 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 5:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Jamie,

Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.

When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.

By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.

I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.

Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

Melanie,

I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.

				Jamie


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
> That really gives me time to react early. 
> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Katie Keim
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Hi Joyce,
> 
> 
> 
> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
> 
> 
> 
> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level on 
> your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
> 
> 
> 
> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and G6 
> have this option through your smart phone. I have used both Dexcom's 
> and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
> 
> 
> 
> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> 
> 
> Aloha, Katie
> 
> 
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 06:59:12 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 22:59:12 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
Message-ID: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>

Hello I wa seeing my doctor this weke.i was given a new fast acting insuling
called  <https://www.rxlist.com/lyumjev_vs_humalog/drugs-condition.htm> 
Lyumjev . i have just started it for two days now.  its a very fast acting
one.within 45 to 60 minutes of injection, i can have a balancing out effect
of  no more  highs. Unlike the humolog that i was   on for six months which
would ttake for ever  to  kick in and had to  do extra correction dozes in
order to  get the right glucos levels as i was looking at my cgm . Now after
using this for 2 days now the highs balance themselves  out very quickly
and that  way i am a bit happy. Don't know of any side effects as of yet.i
was started on the same doze that  i was on humolog at 4 units and was
advised to  adjust if things did not work as expected .   so far so
ggood.but do yoru own research onthis one. an aks your doctos about it.  who
knows this may for others as well as its worked for me.  


From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Feb 25 08:24:51 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:24:51 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>

Gary,
That is fabulous. I have been reading about that insulin and have tried other super rapid insulin?s that did not work any better. I am planning to talk with my doctor about this one as well as especially after breakfast my blood sugar just seems to rise very rapidly. Does your insurance cover it reasonably and if so do you mind telling us what kind of insurance you have?
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 24, 2021, at 11:00 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello I wa seeing my doctor this weke.i was given a new fast acting insuling
> called  <https://www.rxlist.com/lyumjev_vs_humalog/drugs-condition.htm> 
> Lyumjev . i have just started it for two days now.  its a very fast acting
> one.within 45 to 60 minutes of injection, i can have a balancing out effect
> of  no more  highs. Unlike the humolog that i was   on for six months which
> would ttake for ever  to  kick in and had to  do extra correction dozes in
> order to  get the right glucos levels as i was looking at my cgm . Now after
> using this for 2 days now the highs balance themselves  out very quickly
> and that  way i am a bit happy. Don't know of any side effects as of yet.i
> was started on the same doze that  i was on humolog at 4 units and was
> advised to  adjust if things did not work as expected .   so far so
> ggood.but do yoru own research onthis one. an aks your doctos about it.  who
> knows this may for others as well as its worked for me.  
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 08:46:20 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:46:20 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
 <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002001d70b52$b0e747d0$12b5d770$@gmail.com>

Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i had to  ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of california itsPPO.     What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service and ask if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the insurance gives a hard time in covering it .  




From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 08:54:11 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:54:11 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
 <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <002601d70b53$c9daa6a0$5d8ff3e0$@gmail.com>

Hello I am going to  leave the  info that I found on this site on the coverage of this one.  hope this helps you and anyone else out.it will work for both type 1 an type 2 diabetics.  

https://investor.lilly.com/news-releases/news-release-details/fda-approves-lyumjevtm-insulin-lispro-aabc-injection-lillys-new

-----Original Message-----
From: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net> 
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 12:25 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Gary,
That is fabulous. I have been reading about that insulin and have tried other super rapid insulin?s that did not work any better. I am planning to talk with my doctor about this one as well as especially after breakfast my blood sugar just seems to rise very rapidly. Does your insurance cover it reasonably and if so do you mind telling us what kind of insurance you have?
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 24, 2021, at 11:00 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello I wa seeing my doctor this weke.i was given a new fast acting 
> insuling called  
> <https://www.rxlist.com/lyumjev_vs_humalog/drugs-condition.htm>
> Lyumjev . i have just started it for two days now.  its a very fast 
> acting one.within 45 to 60 minutes of injection, i can have a balancing out effect
> of  no more  highs. Unlike the humolog that i was   on for six months which
> would ttake for ever  to  kick in and had to  do extra correction 
> dozes in order to  get the right glucos levels as i was looking at my 
> cgm . Now after using this for 2 days now the highs balance themselves  
> out very quickly and that  way i am a bit happy. Don't know of any 
> side effects as of yet.i was started on the same doze that  i was on humolog at 4 units and was
> advised to  adjust if things did not work as expected .   so far so
> ggood.but do yoru own research onthis one. an aks your doctos about 
> it.  who knows this may for others as well as its worked for me.
> 
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From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Thu Feb 25 12:15:47 2021
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 07:15:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <002001d70b52$b0e747d0$12b5d770$@gmail.com>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
 <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
 <002001d70b52$b0e747d0$12b5d770$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008601d70b6f$f346fc70$d9d4f550$@neo.rr.com>

Hi Gary,

Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for only
type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with type-1
diabetes if I understood that correctly.

Thanks,

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i had to
ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then took a
look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of california itsPPO.
What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service and ask
if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the
insurance gives a hard time in covering it .  



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 18:33:24 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (Gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:33:24 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <008601d70b6f$f346fc70$d9d4f550$@neo.rr.com>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
 <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
 <002001d70b52$b0e747d0$12b5d770$@gmail.com>
 <008601d70b6f$f346fc70$d9d4f550$@neo.rr.com>
Message-ID: <177da778d20.2850.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>

I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both type 
1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.


On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Gary,
>
> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for only
> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with type-1
> diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i had to
> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then took a
> look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of california itsPPO.
> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service and ask
> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the
> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>
>
>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Feb 25 21:55:57 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:55:57 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <177da778d20.2850.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
 <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
 <002001d70b52$b0e747d0$12b5d770$@gmail.com>
 <008601d70b6f$f346fc70$d9d4f550$@neo.rr.com>
 <177da778d20.2850.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help people
with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll have to read up
and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back when I was using my
Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone went for it. Me too. The
first time I tried it, it totally burned out the motor in my pump because it
had a consistancy that just glued everything together. Oops! 
But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, my
first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect. Big
surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo appointment in
April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
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
Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Gary-melconian
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both type 
1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.


On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Gary,
>
> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for only
> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with type-1
> diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>
> Thanks,
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i had
to
> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then took a
> look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of california
itsPPO.
> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service and
ask
> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the
> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>
>
>
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 22:05:37 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:05:37 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000601d70b43$b9437840$2bca68c0$@gmail.com>
 <A9EB7AF9-CE88-412F-9D00-2F7A2C9BD154@comcast.net>
 <002001d70b52$b0e747d0$12b5d770$@gmail.com>
 <008601d70b6f$f346fc70$d9d4f550$@neo.rr.com>
 <177da778d20.2850.76f7706a0d51902714afda849d7cf02f@gmail.com>
 <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <003601d70bc2$59852d20$0c8f8760$@gmail.com>

Veronica, I was thinking of the same thing.but when i asked the doctor.that
these newer faster acting have a different formulation and molecule
structure on how they work compared to the old ones  like humolog and
novolog. 



From pmaddix at comcast.net  Fri Feb 26 00:43:35 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:43:35 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <1E1A7A3E-1FE1-49AC-9444-853ECCD29EF5@comcast.net>

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia   

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help people
> with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll have to read up
> and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back when I was using my
> Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone went for it. Me too. The
> first time I tried it, it totally burned out the motor in my pump because it
> had a consistancy that just glued everything together. Oops! 
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, my
> first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect. Big
> surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo appointment in
> April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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
> Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both type 
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
> 
> 
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with type-1
>> diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then took a
>> look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 00:52:46 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:52:46 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <1E1A7A3E-1FE1-49AC-9444-853ECCD29EF5@comcast.net>
References: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <1E1A7A3E-1FE1-49AC-9444-853ECCD29EF5@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <009001d70bd9$b371afe0$1a550fa0$@gmail.com>

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia   

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect. 
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
> 
> 
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with 
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>> _______________________________________________
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 00:59:13 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:59:13 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re here's an article on that fast acting insulin
	lyumjev that i posted yesterday
Message-ID: <000a01d70bda$99e189f0$cda49dd0$@gmail.com>

Hello here's  another article on that  fast acting insulin  lyumjev, that  I
posted yesterday. 

https://www.healthline.com/diabetesmine/scoop-on-new-ultra-rapid-lyumjev-ins
ulin

From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 00:59:49 2021
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:59:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <009001d70bd9$b371afe0$1a550fa0$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <1E1A7A3E-1FE1-49AC-9444-853ECCD29EF5@comcast.net>
 <009001d70bd9$b371afe0$1a550fa0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001501d70bda$af5e2e00$0e1a8a00$@gmail.com>

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels 
in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia 
Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks 
in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t 
seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level 
until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get 
any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now,
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Fri Feb 26 01:06:40 2021
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 20:06:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <001501d70bda$af5e2e00$0e1a8a00$@gmail.com>
References: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <1E1A7A3E-1FE1-49AC-9444-853ECCD29EF5@comcast.net>
 <009001d70bd9$b371afe0$1a550fa0$@gmail.com>
 <001501d70bda$af5e2e00$0e1a8a00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01e801d70bdb$a454c040$ecfe40c0$@neo.rr.com>

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>> _______________________________________________
>> 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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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 01:10:55 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:10:55 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re lyumjev and users on diabetes forums
Message-ID: <000201d70bdc$3c6399b0$b52acd10$@gmail.com>

Hello came across another link on this. I think that  with these new ultra
fasting insulins, most have to  do the research and do a trial and error and
se how it will impact them with  their  cgm or how ever  the user checks
their glucose levels.  


https://www.diabetesnet.com/news/lyumjev-a-new-fast-acting-insulin/

From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 01:12:39 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 17:12:39 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
In-Reply-To: <01e801d70bdb$a454c040$ecfe40c0$@neo.rr.com>
References: <000001d70bc0$ff9c78f0$fed56ad0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <1E1A7A3E-1FE1-49AC-9444-853ECCD29EF5@comcast.net>
 <009001d70bd9$b371afe0$1a550fa0$@gmail.com>
 <001501d70bda$af5e2e00$0e1a8a00$@gmail.com>
 <01e801d70bdb$a454c040$ecfe40c0$@neo.rr.com>
Message-ID: <000701d70bdc$7a8bec60$6fa3c520$@gmail.com>

Ric, and all, I just posted the info.its up to you on how  to use that info.do the research an see if  it will help or not.  

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 5:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Rick Mladek <hmladek at neo.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 01:59:13 2021
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:59:13 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 02:30:42 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:30:42 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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I just got my contour next one meter today I had a sighted person so rather than struggle through it I let her help. There was a pretty long lag after I got the blood on the test strip and I got 2 errors before I ever gat an actual reading, the meter reading was 119 and the Dexcom reading was 140. Also I really had a difficult time getting out of the app, I use a Samsung S10 phone and the home button disappeared and all there was was the recent button which I use to close all and that got me out of the app. When we were setting it up she had the same problem and then you couldn't even get to the recent button, and the only thing I could do was restart  the phone.  But after I turned it back on and took the reading I was able to find the recent button and get out that way. That was my experience. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:02 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Allen,
I?m glad you found this information valuable.
I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements

https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline

Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
Patricia
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
> 
> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
> 
> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 
> 
> 
> 
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From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Fri Feb 26 03:48:37 2021
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:48:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

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> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Fri Feb 26 05:20:30 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:20:30 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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Les,
I am so sorry you had so much trouble with that. I would call the company and ask if this is common for an android phone as I don?t have any kind of problem with an iPhone.  It didn?tit didn?t seem to take more than five seconds for the app to read me the results. I always open the Contour app as I do not know if it will give you a reading if the app is closed or perhaps slow the speed of the result. Also as I have said I have found my Dexcom to be quite a bit off when  I have checked it with multiple meters so it might be that your  dexcomneeded calibrating.  if I doubt the reading on my Contour I will sometimes do a second and third test to make sure they are consistent and then calibrate my Dexcom
Also there is a lag time between the Dexcom and actual blood so if blood sugars are changing rapidly or a bout to change rapidly sometimes the Rresults will even out keep us posted.
Patricia 

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> On Feb 25, 2021, at 6:31 PM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I just got my contour next one meter today I had a sighted person so rather than struggle through it I let her help. There was a pretty long lag after I got the blood on the test strip and I got 2 errors before I ever gat an actual reading, the meter reading was 119 and the Dexcom reading was 140. Also I really had a difficult time getting out of the app, I use a Samsung S10 phone and the home button disappeared and all there was was the recent button which I use to close all and that got me out of the app. When we were setting it up she had the same problem and then you couldn't even get to the recent button, and the only thing I could do was restart  the phone.  But after I turned it back on and took the reading I was able to find the recent button and get out that way. That was my experience. 
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:02 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> Allen,
> I?m glad you found this information valuable.
> I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
> As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements
> 
> https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4
> 
> https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline
> 
> Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
> Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
> Patricia
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia,
>> 
>> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
>> 
>> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
>> 
>> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
>> 
>> Alan Lemly
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
>> 
>> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
>> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
>> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
>> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
>> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 05:21:56 2021
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:21:56 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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I ssaid:
> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
Maybe I need to use shorter words.

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 9:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
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Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

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Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Feb 26 06:12:21 2021
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gary-melconian)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021 22:12:21 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose
 meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
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Interesting. 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

I just got my contour next one meter today I had a sighted person so rather than struggle through it I let her help. There was a pretty long lag after I got the blood on the test strip and I got 2 errors before I ever gat an actual reading, the meter reading was 119 and the Dexcom reading was 140. Also I really had a difficult time getting out of the app, I use a Samsung S10 phone and the home button disappeared and all there was was the recent button which I use to close all and that got me out of the app. When we were setting it up she had the same problem and then you couldn't even get to the recent button, and the only thing I could do was restart  the phone.  But after I turned it back on and took the reading I was able to find the recent button and get out that way. That was my experience. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 12:02 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android

Allen,
I?m glad you found this information valuable.
I wanted to note for everyone that when blood sugars start getting higher and especially over 200 that there will generally be larger discrepancies between devices and at this point I don?t think that can be avoided. Like for example a 209 on the Dexcom and a 237 on the Contour.  This is less than a 15% difference which apparently is allowable by the FDA and the device manufacturers. When blood sugars are lower the discrepancy between devices is very minimal like for example 99 on the Dexcom and 97 on the Contour. If I need to calibrate my Dexcom I try to do it when blood sugars are on the lower side and not changing very much at all.
As you all know I?m also watching very closely the developments in insulin pumps and their capabilities of being controlled by a Phone app and tell we can hopefully get talking pumps. I will copy and paste below two links discussing the pipeline at Tandem Diabetes. Unfortunately employees of tandem are not allowed to talk about these advancements

https://youtu.be/PjJV1xJJ-O4

https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/about-us/pipeline

Tide pool has already submitted to FTA it?s integrated system which includes the Omni pod pump, Dexcom, and the tide pool app that is used to control the system. I believe at launch this will only be available on android.
Information on what and when will be coming from Medtronic is harder to find. Tide pool also has partnerships with Medtronic and Dexcom so hopefully eventually and integrated system using those devices will become available.
Patricia
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 21, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Alan Lemly via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia,
> 
> Thanks so much for letting us know about the Contour Next One meter and its accurate results. I'm a big fan of accessible iOS compatible medical options particularly when they can be acquired from Amazon for $6.99. I need to investigate whether I can get the test strips through Medicare but the ability to get 100 test strips from Amazon for $34.33 won't break the bank. I will add the Amazon list price for the 100 count test strips is $135.39 so be aware that pricing might increase when what might be a current sale ends. This could also apply to the $6.99 price of the meter. For those who are interested, the Contour Next One meter is a product of the company Ascensia Diabetes Care formed in 2016 with the acquisition of Bayer Diabetes Care.
> 
> My Prodigy Autocode meter that I had used for about five years started giving me test results that were about 30 points higher than my backup Prodigy Voice meter so I removed its batteries and trashed it. The Contour Next One will be a welcome backup and I'm looking forward to exploring the Contour Diabetes app and the information it provides with Voiceover. I'm also happy to report that the Contour meter is compatible with Diasend which is the service I use to upload my insulin pump readings in order to print reports for my Endocrinologist. You must transfer the Contour meter readings using the Diasend Mobile app but it is also accessible under iOS and I don't expect any issues.
> 
> I believe that the future of accessible blood glucose monitoring and maintenance will involve smart phone devices whether under iOS or Android and I'm hopeful we'll see an insulin pump at some point that also works with an accessible app for setup and control.
> 
> Alan Lemly
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 1:23 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The app for the contour next one blood glucose meter reads the test results allowed on iPhone and android
> 
> I am excited to share the following information with you in my journey to find an accurate talking blood glucose meter.
> I received in the mail today  from Amazon for a price of $6.99 the Contour Next  One blood glucose meter. This meter has Bluetooth and will connect to the Contour app on both iPhone and android and utilizes voiceover and talk back. I bought this meter because the Contour brand of meters tend to be extremely accurate but it s not in and of it s self a talking meter. So I wanted to see if the app would talk and it does. Once the meter is linked to the app when you do a test on the meter by simply inserting the strip and applying the blood the  app announces that there is a new reading and displays and announces the results. You can also touch the screen and it will repeat the results as well as results are stored in the App. When setting up the app there is even a page that displays a notification  four people that voiceover and talk back can be used. I did have a bit of difficulty setting up the app independently as it was a bit lengthy and to enter things like your birthdateYou had to use the picker item choices and they were a bit frustrating to maneuver. If I were to do this again I would have called the company and have someone walk through the process with me. When I first spoke with a company they said that they would be delighted to help me set it up once I received it if I wanted to call them. Would ve saved quite a bit of frustration I think with their help.   some of the buttons that you were supposed to tap on or not intuitive. Once the app is set up you hold the meter next to the app and it automatically transfers all the settings to the meter such as time and date.  You have to pair the meter with the app but the app automatically finds the serial number so you don t even have to enter anything. The pairing process worked very well. Once the app was set up it just works beautifully to do a quick test and get voice over to read it aloud. As I said it s supposed to work equally as well on android with talk back. The amount of blood required seems quite small. And the results were almost exactly what my Dexcom was saying.
> I am excited that I will be able to easily use this accurate meter as a replacement for my Prodigy meter at least for now . It works much faster and easier than the talking glucose meters.
> I get the contour next strips on Amazon for around $33 for 100 strips. Anywhere else they are extremely expensive.
> You can call the company at 800 348-8100 Patricia 
> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Feb 26 21:15:49 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:15:49 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <grin.>
Veronica


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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> Veronica
>
>
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> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
> Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
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>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Feb 26 21:24:40 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 13:24:40 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The
Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
Anyway, just thought I'd share.
Veronica

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Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <grin.>
Veronica


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


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From debbiewunder at charter.net  Fri Feb 26 22:40:11 2021
From: debbiewunder at charter.net (debbiewunder at charter.net)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:40:11 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 

Thanks so much for any info you can share.

Debbie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
Anyway, just thought I'd share.
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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

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> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Feb 27 00:47:39 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:47:39 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
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Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 

Thanks so much for any info you can share.

Debbie

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
Anyway, just thought I'd share.
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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Veronica Elsea
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Rick Mladek
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.

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Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin

I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
Patricia

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> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
> everything together. Oops!
> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
> 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
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> Phone: 831-429-6407
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>
> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
> type
> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>
>
>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Gary,
>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>> only
>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>> Thanks,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>> Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>> had
> to
>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>> california
> itsPPO.
>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>> and
> ask
>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From diana56cook at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 01:57:55 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 20:57:55 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
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I?m with Veronica!  Also suggested to me was to keep a tube of frosting for my son to give me if I am too low to function. Fortunately that has not happened! Diana c

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> On Feb 23, 2021, at 17:48, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Well, umm, I guess I might be the only person on the planet who actually misses those old BD glucose tablets. I don't care what things taste like when I'm low. What I did really like about them was their packaging. Those little packages of 3 together made it easy to keep track of how many I ate when I was low. These big bottles of 50, sometimes in the middle of the night, I have no clue what I did. <grin> And I don't like carrying liquids around in my pack. With my luck? Hahahahahaha! So I stick to the tablets. And yes, these new ones are not always consistant in how they work. Call me lazy. <grin>
> Thanks for the ideas, all of you.
> 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, February 23, 2021 12:59 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:44 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> Joyce and Bridget,
> 
> I just checked, and the Sesame Street 32 count variety pack is almost 3 dollars more through Amazon than at Walmart. Just as an FYI!
> 
> 
> Jamie Gurganus
> Phone: 515-291-8451
> iPhone. iTypos. iApologize
> 
>> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
>> 
>> Joyce Kane
>> Kane Kids Shop
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> Jamie,
>> 
>> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
>> 
>> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
>> 
>> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
>> 
>> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
>> 
>> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> Melanie,
>> 
>> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
>> 
>>               Jamie
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
>> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Katie Keim
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>>> 
>>> Hi Joyce,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level 
>>> on your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts and 
>>> there are options to set your low and high levels. The default is set 
>>> to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and becoming 
>>> unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The Dexcom G5 and 
>>> G6 have this option through your smart phone. I have used both 
>>> Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Aloha, Katie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Sat Feb 27 02:11:42 2021
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:11:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
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That is a good idea about the frosting.  I might put one of them in the draw next to my computer.

Joyce Kane
 Kane Kids Shop


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 8:58 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars

I?m with Veronica!  Also suggested to me was to keep a tube of frosting for my son to give me if I am too low to function. Fortunately that has not happened! Diana c

Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 23, 2021, at 17:48, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Well, umm, I guess I might be the only person on the planet who 
> actually misses those old BD glucose tablets. I don't care what things taste like when I'm low. What I did really like about them was their packaging. Those little packages of 3 together made it easy to keep track of how many I ate when I was low. These big bottles of 50, sometimes in the middle of the night, I have no clue what I did. <grin> And I don't like carrying liquids around in my pack. With my luck? Hahahahahaha! So I stick to the tablets. And yes, these new ones are not always consistant in how they work. Call me lazy. <grin> Thanks for the ideas, all of you.
> 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, February 23, 2021 12:59 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:44 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
> sugars
> 
> Joyce and Bridget,
> 
> I just checked, and the Sesame Street 32 count variety pack is almost 3 dollars more through Amazon than at Walmart. Just as an FYI!
> 
> 
> Jamie Gurganus
> Phone: 515-291-8451
> iPhone. iTypos. iApologize
> 
>> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
>> 
>> Joyce Kane
>> Kane Kids Shop
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> Jamie,
>> 
>> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
>> 
>> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
>> 
>> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
>> 
>> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
>> 
>> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> Melanie,
>> 
>> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
>> 
>>               Jamie
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
>> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
>> Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Katie Keim
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>>> 
>>> Hi Joyce,
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level 
>>> on your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts 
>>> and there are options to set your low and high levels. The default 
>>> is set to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and 
>>> becoming unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The 
>>> Dexcom G5 and
>>> G6 have this option through your smart phone. I have used both 
>>> Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Hope this helps.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Aloha, Katie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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>>> 0
>>> laurel
>>> creekmusic.com
>>> 
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sat Feb 27 05:56:17 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 21:56:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
In-Reply-To: <02dd01d70cad$e4c17c40$ae4474c0$@aol.com>
References: <02dd01d70cad$e4c17c40$ae4474c0$@aol.com>
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One thing to think about with the frosting is to check and make sure there is little or no fat in it as fat dramatically slow?s digestion.
Patricia
Sent from my iPad

> On Feb 26, 2021, at 6:13 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?That is a good idea about the frosting.  I might put one of them in the draw next to my computer.
> 
> Joyce Kane
> Kane Kids Shop
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 8:58 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
> 
> I?m with Veronica!  Also suggested to me was to keep a tube of frosting for my son to give me if I am too low to function. Fortunately that has not happened! Diana c
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Feb 23, 2021, at 17:48, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Well, umm, I guess I might be the only person on the planet who 
>> actually misses those old BD glucose tablets. I don't care what things taste like when I'm low. What I did really like about them was their packaging. Those little packages of 3 together made it easy to keep track of how many I ate when I was low. These big bottles of 50, sometimes in the middle of the night, I have no clue what I did. <grin> And I don't like carrying liquids around in my pack. With my luck? Hahahahahaha! So I stick to the tablets. And yes, these new ones are not always consistant in how they work. Call me lazy. <grin> Thanks for the ideas, all of you.
>> 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, February 23, 2021 12:59 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 2:44 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>> sugars
>> 
>> Joyce and Bridget,
>> 
>> I just checked, and the Sesame Street 32 count variety pack is almost 3 dollars more through Amazon than at Walmart. Just as an FYI!
>> 
>> 
>> Jamie Gurganus
>> Phone: 515-291-8451
>> iPhone. iTypos. iApologize
>> 
>>>> On Feb 23, 2021, at 2:24 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Juicey Juice and Adam & Eve 100% juice comes in the little less then 4 oz juice boxes along with the almost 7 oz juice box.  I purchase them from Amazon & if you are a prime member shipping is free.  They do have different juice combinations.  I have a case of 40 juice boxes automatically delivered once every 2 months.  I get an extra discount off since I am on auto delivery.  I also love Dole 4 oz. fruit cups backed in their own juice no sugars added & I juice put auto delivery for peach chunks & I got them $5.95 for 12 cups.
>>> 
>>> Joyce Kane
>>> Kane Kids Shop
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 6:40 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>>> sugars
>>> 
>>> Jamie,
>>> 
>>> Where do you find the 4 oz. juice bottles? When I was a kid, we always kept these 4 oz. cans of apple juice on hand for my lows. They had a silver sticky tab on top. I've not see these in years. I buy the Mott's 8 oz. juice bottles and keep them on hand. I usually drink half the bottle and wait to see if I need more, but having a smaller size would be nice.
>>> 
>>> When I was a kid, I had severe insulin reactions a couple of times a week, usually in my sleep. Oh, what my parent's would have done for a device like Dexcom back then. They had to use Glucogon on a super regular basis. So, it was always in stock.
>>> 
>>> By my teens though, I developed a hyper sensitivity to lows, and to this day, often wake myself when low when sleeping. For a time, after my husband and I got married, we kept Glucogon on hand, and he had to use it just twice in the 15 years we've been married. But we have not kept it on hand for years now. I'm frequently low, but sensitive enough to when I drop, and lucid enough to treat before I would need Glucogon. And like I've said, I'm still able to sense lows even in my sleep. Even when super low, like 40 or 30, I'm lucid enough to treat.
>>> 
>>> I always have a bottle of juice in my purse when I leave the house. When traveling, depending on long I will be gone, I bring plenty of bottles. I also keep at least 2 bottles in my nightstand so, when I'm low in the middle of the night, I don't have to get out of bed; I just reach across to my nightstand drawer and get a juice.
>>> 
>>> Personally, glucose tabs have never really worked for me. Remember the awful, chalky, white BD ones back in the day? Yuck. At least these days they have flavors. But they don't dissolve that quickly for me, and don't bring my BGs up quick enough. I'm not a big snacker, so, I hate snacking when I'm low. I usually just treat with juice unless it's really bad.
>>> 
>>> Bridgit
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 4:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: jamielgurganus at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>>> sugars
>>> 
>>> Melanie,
>>> 
>>> I don't have the glucagon kit, since it costs a fortune with my insurance.  In the 50 years that I have been a diabetic, I have never used or had anyone use it on me.  I was not going to spend over $200 on something that might not ever be used before it expired in one year.  I keep juice boxes, glucose tablets and a carb like graham crackers in my nightstand, in the cubby by the couch, in my purse, etc.  I don't need to drink cold juice!  I have these little 4 ounce juice boxes that have orange juice, apple juice, berry and fruit punch in them.  They are the perfect size, since more than 4 ounces for me causes a very high rebound high.
>>> 
>>>              Jamie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 3:58 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood 
>>> sugars
>>> 
>>> I use the G6 as well. I have a history of dangerous lows, so I have my low alert set at 85. I keep the volume on the phone at Max and drink juice or have a snack at 85 because my BG drops very rapidly.
>>> Has anyone ever given themselves a Glucagon injection? I have once when I was out of juice, and it wasn?t easy. I now have the GVoke hypo pen.
>>> Melanie
>>> 
>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 22, 2021, at 4:46 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Good catch, Katie. I also make use of the urgent low soon alert on the G6.
>>>> That really gives me time to react early. 
>>>> 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 Katie Keim via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, February 22, 2021 1:03 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Katie Keim
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic pump and Dexcom low blood sugars
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Joyce,
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I apologize if this recommendation has been submitted already.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Yu may want to consider adjusting the alert alarm blood sugar level 
>>>> on your Dexcom so  you get alerts sooner than the default low level of 55 preset.
>>>> This will give you more time to take care of your glucose needs.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> From your Dexcom app on your smart device, go to settings; alerts 
>>>> and there are options to set your low and high levels. The default 
>>>> is set to 55 and is quite low if you are dropping rapidly and 
>>>> becoming unconscious before you can take care of yourself. The 
>>>> Dexcom G5 and
>>>> G6 have this option through your smart phone. I have used both 
>>>> Dexcom's and my iPhone to monitor and manage my high and low sugars successfully.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Someone recommended keeping your glucose tabs in a zip lock in your 
>>>> pocket, I would agree. I don't go anywhere without them on me.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Hope this helps.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Aloha, Katie
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>>> for
>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%
>>>> 4
>>>> 0
>>>> laurel
>>>> creekmusic.com
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/melanieto
>>>> r
>>>> r
>>>> ance%40icloud.com
>>> 
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>>> 
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From ang345x at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 16:23:49 2021
From: ang345x at gmail.com (ang345x at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 11:23:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
In-Reply-To: <249BDF66-9D53-4CB3-AB48-F994B1A7BAD6@comcast.net>
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 <249BDF66-9D53-4CB3-AB48-F994B1A7BAD6@comcast.net>
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Using app for dex com and set up  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2021 6:32 PM
To: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?

Besides having professional speakers on some of the topics I think there is a wealth of knowledge among the members of this group and a sharing session of things like apps and personal experiences with CGM?s and meters could be very valuable.
Patricia

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> On Feb 21, 2021, at 1:25 PM, gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?That would  be great.  What about cgm system and which ones would be recommended depending on type 2 or type 1.what to   do when your  denied by insurance or even government  insurance for cgm system when you request them.  What are the new developments as it relates to  diabetes management.  What smart apps or devices  can help in managing diabetes type 2 or type 1 depending on being newly diagnosed. Hope this all helps you out.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
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> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] what are your program interest?
> 
> How about a diabetes educator to speak on the different types of insulin?s to include their onset of action, peak, and duration. Also which insulins are available in a pen that can be safely used by a low vision or blind person.
> Again a diabetes educator to discuss non-insulin types of diabetes medication?s.
> I do not work with a diabetes educator so do not have anyone to recommend as a speaker but it should be easy to find someone as with Zoom we have the whole country to choose from. Perhaps the Joslyn clinic or the international Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. An educator might be able to suggest other topics of interest.
> Patricia
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 21, 2021, at 10:15 AM, Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?               Hi folks. The Dan board is going to be working on topics  of
>> interest to you over zoom.
>> 
>> Can you please share any thoughts that you might have as well as 
>> possible speakers.
>> 
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 19:50:34 2021
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:50:34 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
Message-ID: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>

Hi All,

 

     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about
changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  I'm
never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon would be
nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent low, it says
that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have changed it, how did
you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.

Doula


From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 20:21:45 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:21:45 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
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I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about
> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  I'm
> never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon would be
> nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent low, it says
> that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have changed it, how did
> you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
> 
> Doula
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 20:51:19 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 12:51:19 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
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References: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000601d70d4a$4d705f30$e8511d90$@gmail.com>

I use a Samsung Galaxy S10 (android) and I can't change it either.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 11:51 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi All,

 

     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about
changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  I'm
never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon would be
nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent low, it says
that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have changed it, how did
you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.

Doula

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 21:10:44 2021
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:10:44 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
References: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001e01d70d4d$1023bf20$306b3d60$@gmail.com>

Hi,

When you open the app go to settings and look for the alert button and swipe
with one finger to the right a couple of times and you will find a button
that will allow you to change your alert setting.

HTH


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Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi All,

 

     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about
changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  I'm
never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon would be
nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent low, it says
that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have changed it, how did
you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.

Doula

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 21:22:03 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 13:22:03 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <001e01d70d4d$1023bf20$306b3d60$@gmail.com>
References: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
 <001e01d70d4d$1023bf20$306b3d60$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <004b01d70d4e$983661f0$c8a325d0$@gmail.com>

Milton I went there and it showed that I changed from 60 to 65, but when I
got out of it it changed back to 60.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi,

When you open the app go to settings and look for the alert button and swipe
with one finger to the right a couple of times and you will find a button
that will allow you to change your alert setting.

HTH


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi All,

 

     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about
changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  I'm
never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon would be
nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent low, it says
that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have changed it, how did
you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.

Doula

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 21:25:52 2021
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:25:52 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <AD3A84C5-F2EF-42C4-9653-D3F6F5F8B784@gmail.com>
References: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
 <AD3A84C5-F2EF-42C4-9653-D3F6F5F8B784@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <098e01d70d4f$203c9e20$60b5da60$@gmail.com>

Hi Jamie,

     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  
> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
> 
> Doula
> 
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 21:31:15 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:31:15 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <098e01d70d4f$203c9e20$60b5da60$@gmail.com>
References: <098e01d70d4f$203c9e20$60b5da60$@gmail.com>
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Yes, I think that is correct. You can change the low, but not the urgent low.

Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


Phone: 515-291-8451

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> On Feb 27, 2021, at 3:27 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Jamie,
> 
>     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
> Doula
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
> 
> I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 
> 
> 
> Jamie Gurganus
> Phone: 515-291-8451
> iPhone. iTypos. iApologize
> 
>> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi All,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>    I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
>> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  
>> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
>> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
>> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
>> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
>> 
>> Doula
>> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 21:31:34 2021
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:31:34 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <004b01d70d4e$983661f0$c8a325d0$@gmail.com>
References: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
 <001e01d70d4d$1023bf20$306b3d60$@gmail.com>
 <004b01d70d4e$983661f0$c8a325d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <003101d70d4f$f8d253b0$ea76fb10$@gmail.com>

That's interesting, I was able to make it hold when I changed the low alert
setting. The default is 55 mg/dL.

Did you single finger swipe up to change the number and use the back button
or did you do a two finger swipe up to close the panel?

Not sure if iPhone commands work the same for Android.


-----Original Message-----
From: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com> 
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 3:22 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Milton I went there and it showed that I changed from 60 to 65, but when I
got out of it it changed back to 60.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi,

When you open the app go to settings and look for the alert button and swipe
with one finger to the right a couple of times and you will find a button
that will allow you to change your alert setting.

HTH


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi All,

 

     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about
changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  I'm
never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon would be
nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent low, it says
that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have changed it, how did
you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.

Doula

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Feb 27 23:01:37 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:01:37 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <098e01d70d4f$203c9e20$60b5da60$@gmail.com>
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 <098e01d70d4f$203c9e20$60b5da60$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006c01d70d5c$813d0090$83b701b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Doula, the urgent low can't be changed but the one you want to play with and change is called urgent low soon. The word, soon is part of the title. That's the alarm you can turn on and then select a sound for. It will alert you if it thinks you're going to be low within 20 minutes.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi Jamie,

     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.  
> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
> 
> Doula
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 27 23:26:00 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 15:26:00 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
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I did change the low but not the urgent low.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 3:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Doula, the urgent low can't be changed but the one you want to play with and change is called urgent low soon. The word, soon is part of the title. That's the alarm you can turn on and then select a sound for. It will alert you if it thinks you're going to be low within 20 minutes.
Veronica


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


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi Jamie,

     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.
> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
> 
> Doula
> 
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 01:50:42 2021
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 18:50:42 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
In-Reply-To: <006c01d70d5c$813d0090$83b701b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <098501d70d41$d01ac690$705053b0$@gmail.com>
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Hi Veronica,

     I just looked at the urgent low setting for my app.  You can turn it on or off, and select the alarm sound.  But there's no choice for changing the sugar level it will alert with.  It just works if you are getting close to 55.  At least that's how it appears to me.  If I had the choice, I'd rather have it alerting me when I'm in say the high 70's.  Maybe something like that will be available in the G7.  Thanks.
Doula

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 4:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Doula, the urgent low can't be changed but the one you want to play with and change is called urgent low soon. The word, soon is part of the title. That's the alarm you can turn on and then select a sound for. It will alert you if it thinks you're going to be low within 20 minutes.
Veronica


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


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi Jamie,

     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 


Jamie Gurganus
Phone: 515-291-8451
iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.
> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
> 
> Doula
> 
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sun Feb 28 02:38:11 2021
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:38:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
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Go to the Alerts Section in Settings. Select Low Alert. Turn the Alert On, then select Notify Me Below, then scroll down to 70. Then set how frequently you want to be alerted. Then you will be alerted when your BG reaches 70.
You will also be alerted if you near 55, as this alert can not be changed.
Melanie

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> On Feb 27, 2021, at 8:52 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Veronica,
> 
>     I just looked at the urgent low setting for my app.  You can turn it on or off, and select the alarm sound.  But there's no choice for changing the sugar level it will alert with.  It just works if you are getting close to 55.  At least that's how it appears to me.  If I had the choice, I'd rather have it alerting me when I'm in say the high 70's.  Maybe something like that will be available in the G7.  Thanks.
> Doula
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 4:02 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
> 
> Doula, the urgent low can't be changed but the one you want to play with and change is called urgent low soon. The word, soon is part of the title. That's the alarm you can turn on and then select a sound for. It will alert you if it thinks you're going to be low within 20 minutes.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
> 
> Hi Jamie,
> 
>     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
> Doula
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
> 
> I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 
> 
> 
> Jamie Gurganus
> Phone: 515-291-8451
> iPhone. iTypos. iApologize
> 
>> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi All,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>    I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
>> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.
>> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
>> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
>> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
>> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
>> 
>> Doula
>> 
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 06:07:56 2021
From: joystigile at gmail.com (joystigile at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2021 22:07:56 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low soon alert in Dexcom G6
Message-ID: <008001d70d98$0efb9dc0$2cf2d940$@gmail.com>

Hi Doula,

You are correct about the urgent low(notice how the last word is low)  alert not being able to be changed on the Dexcom G6 CGM.  But, the Urgent low Soon ( notice how I just wrote the last word is soon?) , can be changed!  

But, first you will need to set the alarms to set to "always on" because then you can here it go off when your blood sugar level goes below 80 MPD unless you change that to a different number like myself and Jamie have set ours to 75 MPD.

Warmly, Joy

Treasurer, Diabetes Action Network 

)President, Diabetes Action Network of California

 

 

 

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 5:51 PM

To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> >

Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com <mailto:doula.jarboe at gmail.com> 

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

 

Hi Veronica,

 

     I just looked at the urgent low setting for my app.  You can turn it on or off, and select the alarm sound.  But there's no choice for changing the sugar level it will alert with.  It just works if you are getting close to 55.  At least that's how it appears to me.  If I had the choice, I'd rather have it alerting me when I'm in say the high 70's.  Maybe something like that will be available in the G7.  Thanks.

Doula

 

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 4:02 PM

To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> >

Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com <mailto:veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com> >

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

 

Doula, the urgent low can't be changed but the one you want to play with and change is called urgent low soon. The word, soon is part of the title. That's the alarm you can turn on and then select a sound for. It will alert you if it thinks you're going to be low within 20 minutes.

Veronica

 

 

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To learn more, visit:

http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com

                Veronica Elsea, Owner

Laurel Creek Music Designs

Santa Cruz, California

Phone: 831-429-6407

 

 

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:26 PM

To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'

Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com <mailto:doula.jarboe at gmail.com> 

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

 

Hi Jamie,

 

     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.

Doula

 

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Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM

To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> >

Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com <mailto:jamielgurganus at gmail.com> >

Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

 

I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 

 

 

Jamie Gurganus

Phone: 515-291-8451

iPhone. iTypos. iApologize

 

> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

> 

> ?Hi All,

> 

> 

> 

>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 

> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.

> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 

> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 

> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 

> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.

> 

> Doula

> 

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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sun Feb 28 15:49:39 2021
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:49:39 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
Message-ID: <E6034072-ECC7-48E5-8CC5-00381ACA8690@icloud.com>

I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie

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> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
> 
> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
> 
> Debbie
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Rick Mladek
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Rick Mladek
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
> 
> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>> everything together. Oops!
>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>> type
>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>> 
>> 
>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi Gary,
>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>> only
>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>> Thanks,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>>> Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>> had
>> to
>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>> california
>> itsPPO.
>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>> and
>> ask
>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 16:10:49 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 10:10:49 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
In-Reply-To: <E6034072-ECC7-48E5-8CC5-00381ACA8690@icloud.com>
References: <E6034072-ECC7-48E5-8CC5-00381ACA8690@icloud.com>
Message-ID: <C3A9FE99-B75F-4A11-B424-6D8BA62C8128@gmail.com>

Melanie,

I alternate between my abdomen, upper thighs and my backside! I tried using my upper arm, but I did not like stringing the pump through my shirt and down to my pocket. Putting the pump in my bra was not an option for me! When it is in the upper thigh, you just need to be careful when pulling your pants down!  When using your backside, you place the infusion set about where you would get an IM  injection.

    Jamie

Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


Phone: 515-291-8451

?Be your self. Everyone else is already taken.?  Oscar Wilde 

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 9:51 AM, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
>> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
>> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
>> 
>> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
>> 
>> Debbie
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
>> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>>> everything together. Oops!
>>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>>> type
>>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Hi Gary,
>>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>>> only
>>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
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>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>>> had
>>> to
>>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>>> california
>>> itsPPO.
>>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>>> and
>>> ask
>>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 17:59:02 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 09:59:02 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
Message-ID: <015901d70dfb$6625baa0$32712fe0$@gmail.com>

It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
doesn't support Dexcom?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

Ham call K5FPT

 


From diana56cook at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 18:54:56 2021
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:54:56 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
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I tape down the infusion set(not coupling section) so it doesn?t get caught when pulling pants up or down.  Have never used inner thigh; will need to research that area. Diana cook

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> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:51, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie
> 
> Sent from Melanie's i phone
> 
>> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
>> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
>> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
>> 
>> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
>> 
>> Debbie
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
>> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>> 
>> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>>> everything together. Oops!
>>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>>> type
>>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Hi Gary,
>>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>>> only
>>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>>>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>>>> Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>>> had
>>> to
>>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>>> california
>>> itsPPO.
>>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>>> and
>>> ask
>>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
>>>> _______________________________________________
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 19:22:45 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:22:45 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
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One of my friends recently questioned the diabetes educator at her endocrinologist office and was told that the top and outer sides of the thigh would be the appropriate place on the leg as well as the upper buttocks and around on your side depending on enough fat tissue to allow you to reach it.  also the backs of the arms and on other diabetes social media sites I have read about p Women  using their breasts.
I still use 43 inch tubing so the site will reach most anywhere.
Patricia

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> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:57 AM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I tape down the infusion set(not coupling section) so it doesn?t get caught when pulling pants up or down.  Have never used inner thigh; will need to research that area. Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:51, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
>>> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
>>> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
>>> 
>>> Debbie
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
>>> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>>> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>>>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>>>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>>>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>>>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>>>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>>>> everything together. Oops!
>>>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>>>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>>>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>>>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>>>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>>>> type
>>>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Gary,
>>>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>>>> only
>>>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>>>>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>>>>> Blind'
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>>>> had
>>>> to
>>>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>>>> california
>>>> itsPPO.
>>>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>>>> and
>>>> ask
>>>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Feb 28 19:36:39 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:36:39 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom
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Actually, my urgent low soon often alerts me in the 70's. It might depend on how fast you're dropping. There was a time when I tried setting my low at a higher number when I was using the G5 but I got tired of being alarmed every time I turned around for normal numbers so I ditched it. The urgent low soon is supposed to give you 20 minutes before you're low and it does seem to do that for me. It's worth a try.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 5:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi Veronica,

     I just looked at the urgent low setting for my app.  You can turn it on or off, and select the alarm sound.  But there's no choice for changing the sugar level it will alert with.  It just works if you are getting close to 55.  At least that's how it appears to me.  If I had the choice, I'd rather have it alerting me when I'm in say the high 70's.  Maybe something like that will be available in the G7.  Thanks.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 4:02 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Doula, the urgent low can't be changed but the one you want to play with and change is called urgent low soon. The word, soon is part of the title. That's the alarm you can turn on and then select a sound for. It will alert you if it thinks you're going to be low within 20 minutes.
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 Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

Hi Jamie,

     Yes, my low alarm is set at 95.  That way I can catch it before I'm feeling awful.  If I understand it correctly though, the urgent low soon alarm is connected to the urgent low set at 55.  I thought that people were saying they were changing the urgent low setting so that they are actually using the urgent low soon alarm?  Maybe that's the part I'm misunderstanding.  Thanks for everyone's responses and help.
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2021 1:22 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] changing the urgent low in Dexcom

I don?t think it can be changed, just the low alarm. The urgent low is there to let you know that you are dropping and will reach 55 within 20 minutes if you don?t treat it. I have my low set at 75, but some people change that to A higher value. 


Jamie Gurganus
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> On Feb 27, 2021, at 1:51 PM, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
>     I hope everyone is having a great weekend.  After the thread about 
> changing the urgent low, I thought that would be  a good idea to do.
> I'm never going to hit 55, and being able to use the urgent low soon 
> would be nice.  But when I went into the alerts to change the urgent 
> low, it says that it can't be changed.  So, for those of you who have 
> changed it, how did you do that?  Is this a difference between IOS and Android?  Thanks.
> 
> Doula
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 19:40:08 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:40:08 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
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I don?t know the exact answer to that question but I can say that it does work fine on my iPhone eight running the latest version of iOS 14. Hopefully there are enough people in this group using various iPhones and Dexcom to do a survey of all the different models. A low vision group I belong to meets monthly with a former employee of the Apple Store who is now a technology trainer for people who are blind and low vision. He periodically discusses with us the different iPhone models and which ones he would recommend for us. Right now the fairly new iPhone SE 2020 is the least expensive iPhone for $399. It still has the home button which a lot of us really like. It does everything you?d want the device to do and apparently has most of the capabilities of the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro without the fancy cameras for a lower price. For people who want a very small iPhone the new 12 mini is the smallest phone but of course does not have the home button. Looking at future technology for the blind the 12 pro and the 12 pro plus have a technology called LiDAR which is able to detect objects in your environment and tell you how far away they are and whether they are true your left or right or straight ahead. The Seeing A I has a new channel for these phones called world preview that takes advantage of this LiDAR feature. This feature is still very new and should improve with time so general advice is to not buy this model of iPhone just for that one feature as it is quite expensive. No doubt in the future all new iPhones will include LiDAR.
My brother-in-law recently bought an iPhone 8 online for around $100 so unless you want something really new that could be an option.
Patricia


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> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
> update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
> doesn't support Dexcom?
> 
> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Feb 28 19:43:14 2021
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 11:43:14 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
In-Reply-To: <A63F31A0-B0C6-44D3-ADB8-1CE406BAD666@comcast.net>
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When I had pumps with tubing, I absolutely hated the 43 inch tubing. Most of the time I used 23. I bought something called a Waist-it, which is a really nice cloth holder for the pump, attached to a nice Velcro strap that went around my waist. That pretty much kept things sorted out no matter where the cannula was. Mostly I put mine in my abdomen. Now with the pods I use abdomen and the back of my arms. I have been told that the inner thighs were too vascular so I've never put one there. I haven't used my upper and outside thighs because they get my Enbrel injections. I have used my hip area but it's a little trickier to reach in order to place a pod. People do it though. I too have heard of people placing them in their breasts but I've never quite had the nerve. 
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: Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:23 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Patricia Maddix
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site

One of my friends recently questioned the diabetes educator at her endocrinologist office and was told that the top and outer sides of the thigh would be the appropriate place on the leg as well as the upper buttocks and around on your side depending on enough fat tissue to allow you to reach it.  also the backs of the arms and on other diabetes social media sites I have read about p Women  using their breasts.
I still use 43 inch tubing so the site will reach most anywhere.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:57 AM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I tape down the infusion set(not coupling section) so it doesn?t get caught when pulling pants up or down.  Have never used inner thigh; will need to research that area. Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:51, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie
>> 
>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>> 
>>>> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
>>> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
>>> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
>>> 
>>> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
>>> 
>>> Debbie
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
>>> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>>> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>> 
>>> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>>>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>>>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>>>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>>>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>>>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>>>> everything together. Oops!
>>>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>>>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>>>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>>>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>>>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>>>> type
>>>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> Hi Gary,
>>>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>>>> only
>>>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>>>>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the 
>>>>> Blind'
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>>>> had
>>>> to
>>>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>>>> california
>>>> itsPPO.
>>>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>>>> and
>>>> ask
>>>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sun Feb 28 19:43:43 2021
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:43:43 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
In-Reply-To: <A63F31A0-B0C6-44D3-ADB8-1CE406BAD666@comcast.net>
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Diana-Taping down is a great idea. Never thought about that! What kind of tape do you use? Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 2:23 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?One of my friends recently questioned the diabetes educator at her endocrinologist office and was told that the top and outer sides of the thigh would be the appropriate place on the leg as well as the upper buttocks and around on your side depending on enough fat tissue to allow you to reach it.  also the backs of the arms and on other diabetes social media sites I have read about p Women  using their breasts.
> I still use 43 inch tubing so the site will reach most anywhere.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:57 AM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I tape down the infusion set(not coupling section) so it doesn?t get caught when pulling pants up or down.  Have never used inner thigh; will need to research that area. Diana cook
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:51, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie
>>> 
>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
>>>> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
>>>> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
>>>> 
>>>> Debbie
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
>>>> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>>>> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
>>>> Patricia
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>>>>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>>>>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>>>>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>>>>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>>>>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>>>>> everything together. Oops!
>>>>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>>>>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>>>>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>>>>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>>>>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>>> 
>>>>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>>>>> type
>>>>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Gary,
>>>>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>>>>> only
>>>>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>>>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>>>>>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the
>>>>>> Blind'
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>>>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>>>>> had
>>>>> to
>>>>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>>>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>>>>> california
>>>>> itsPPO.
>>>>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>>>>> and
>>>>> ask
>>>>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>>>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 19:45:28 2021
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:45:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
In-Reply-To: <290423E1-5E50-4C0D-AF46-0A2D93D1D155@comcast.net>
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I have the new iPhone SE that works great with everything I needed to do. I am curious as to what you mean by the update has made your phone incompatible. What are you not able to do now?

    Jamie

Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


Phone: 515-291-8451

?Be your self. Everyone else is already taken.?  Oscar Wilde 

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 1:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I don?t know the exact answer to that question but I can say that it does work fine on my iPhone eight running the latest version of iOS 14. Hopefully there are enough people in this group using various iPhones and Dexcom to do a survey of all the different models. A low vision group I belong to meets monthly with a former employee of the Apple Store who is now a technology trainer for people who are blind and low vision. He periodically discusses with us the different iPhone models and which ones he would recommend for us. Right now the fairly new iPhone SE 2020 is the least expensive iPhone for $399. It still has the home button which a lot of us really like. It does everything you?d want the device to do and apparently has most of the capabilities of the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro without the fancy cameras for a lower price. For people who want a very small iPhone the new 12 mini is the smallest phone but of course does not have the home button. Looking at future technology for the blind the 12 pro and the 12 pro plus have a technology called LiDAR which is able to detect objects in your environment and tell you how far away they are and whether they are true your left or right or straight ahead. The Seeing A I has a new channel for these phones called world preview that takes advantage of this LiDAR feature. This feature is still very new and should improve with time so general advice is to not buy this model of iPhone just for that one feature as it is quite expensive. No doubt in the future all new iPhones will include LiDAR.
> My brother-in-law recently bought an iPhone 8 online for around $100 so unless you want something really new that could be an option.
> Patricia
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
>> update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
>> doesn't support Dexcom?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> 
>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 19:59:36 2021
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:59:36 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
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Les, I'm using an iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.

Be aware that iOS 14.5 should be coming soon and hopefully there won't be
any problems using the Dexcom G6.

You also might want to check the website of Dexcom for compatibility with
the iPhone Pro, Mini and Max.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:59 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
doesn't support Dexcom?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

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From melanietorrance at icloud.com  Sun Feb 28 20:16:07 2021
From: melanietorrance at icloud.com (Melanie Torrance)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:16:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
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I?m not sure what length of tubing I am using. I don?t think it is 43 though, but that, along with tape which was suggested might work to keep things snug when pulling your pants up and down. It?s so dang hot here in SC most of the time, I am reluctant to wear a waist pouch. Anything extra sticking to my skin when the humidity is 175% is just gross! But thanks to everyone for all the suggestions. This is what makes this group so great!
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 2:44 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?When I had pumps with tubing, I absolutely hated the 43 inch tubing. Most of the time I used 23. I bought something called a Waist-it, which is a really nice cloth holder for the pump, attached to a nice Velcro strap that went around my waist. That pretty much kept things sorted out no matter where the cannula was. Mostly I put mine in my abdomen. Now with the pods I use abdomen and the back of my arms. I have been told that the inner thighs were too vascular so I've never put one there. I haven't used my upper and outside thighs because they get my Enbrel injections. I have used my hip area but it's a little trickier to reach in order to place a pod. People do it though. I too have heard of people placing them in their breasts but I've never quite had the nerve. 
> 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: Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:23 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Patricia Maddix
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Placement of pump infusion site
> 
> One of my friends recently questioned the diabetes educator at her endocrinologist office and was told that the top and outer sides of the thigh would be the appropriate place on the leg as well as the upper buttocks and around on your side depending on enough fat tissue to allow you to reach it.  also the backs of the arms and on other diabetes social media sites I have read about p Women  using their breasts.
> I still use 43 inch tubing so the site will reach most anywhere.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:57 AM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?I tape down the infusion set(not coupling section) so it doesn?t get caught when pulling pants up or down.  Have never used inner thigh; will need to research that area. Diana cook
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:51, Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?I have a questions for pump users. I?m looking for an alternate site for the placement of my infusion set. I saw on You Tube a lady that is using her arm and inner thigh. My question is about the practicality of these sites such as where do you place your pump? On the arm, I can see placing the pump in your bra, but what about the leg? I see this as getting in the way when you go to the bathroom! Lol. Any advice would be much appreciated. Melanie
>>> 
>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 26, 2021, at 7:48 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Debbie, there are a few of us who are totally blind and using pumps. Having said that, I wouldn't call these pumps accessible by any stretch. By using the Seeing AI app on my phone and by making a little widget to help line up the syringe, I am able to use the pump independently. That is, unless the remote completely dies and I have to replace it, starting from scratch is rough and Seeing AI will read the screen but won't tell me what is actually selected. The best we do is give ourselves the ability to use some or most of the features, but not everything. I've been using pumps since 1991 and am willing to do just about anything to keep it that way because the pump essentially gave me back my life. Our biggest obstacle is that so many of today's devices are transitioning to touch screens. Oops! So we have a lot of work to do in order to not get left out. You will likely hear from some who are using older Medtronic pumps but again, they can't use all or most of their features. 
>>>> I am really quite happy with the Omnipod that I use and there is a lot I can do with it or read in terms of status. I hope that in the future we have pumps that can be run and read from a smart phone, especially if they are paired with a Dexcom. I'm happy to chat if you have any other questions.
>>>> 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 Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 2:40 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Hello Veronica, thank you for sharing. I do not know a great deal about pumps, but would like to learn more from all of you who use pumps. I am insulin dependent . The about the only thing I know is that they are not accessible to the totally blind. 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks so much for any info you can share.
>>>> 
>>>> Debbie
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 3:25 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Just in case any of you are curious but haven't followed articles, I found the answer to my questions. Lyumjev and Fiasp are not yet approved for use in insulin pumps. The Current thinking is that Lyumjev looks as though it might be more stabile in pumps. 
>>>> Anyway, just thought I'd share.
>>>> 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 Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 26, 2021 1:16 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Wow! All I can say is, I want to be in that focus group or committee that comes up with all of these weird names for things. I'm kind of chuckling just thinking of the number of people that will actually remember this name when they reorder insulin. What do you think? The companies should be required to run the names of their products through our speech synthesizers and see if they pass the pronunciation test? Hey, some of us are easily entertained. <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 Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:49 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Then say what is meant and do not start on me my friend, 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:59 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> I didn't say "pharmacies." Pharm-a-ceut-i-cal in-dus-try. Pay attention.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 7:07 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> Cc: Rick Mladek
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Wrong, Pharmacies make so very little. It is the manufacturer and the distributors that make the money... Pharmacies do make very little off of sales...
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 8:00 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Actually, they're designed to make money for the pharmaceutical industry.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:53 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> Patricia. All of  these new insulins , are designed to  keep glucose levels in a fluid curve so  there wont be any highs or lows.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 4:44 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>> 
>>>> I did try the other super fast acting insulin called Fiasp For three weeks in my pump and there there was no problem with my pump. This insulin didn?t seem to work any faster although it did tend to keep my sugars more level until the next meal but I didn?t find it any great advantage so did not get any more of it.
>>>> Patricia
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Feb 25, 2021, at 1:57 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> ?I would think that insulin is just insulin. It's the drugs that help 
>>>>> people with type 2 make their own insulin that we can't take. I'll 
>>>>> have to read up and see if it's authorized for use in pumps. Way back 
>>>>> when I was using my Disetronic, Apidra first came out and everyone 
>>>>> went for it. Me too. The first time I tried it, it totally burned out 
>>>>> the motor in my pump because it had a consistancy that just glued 
>>>>> everything together. Oops!
>>>>> But Patricia, I have the same problem after breakfast and right now, 
>>>>> my first thing in the morning numbers don't always behave as I expect.
>>>>> Big surprise! It's probably stress. Anyway, before my next endo 
>>>>> appointment in April, I will snoop. Thanks for the info, Gary.
>>>>> 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 Gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 10:33 AM
>>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>>> Cc: Gary-melconian
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin
>>>>> 
>>>>> I posted a link to Eli Lily's page is it relates to this it's for both 
>>>>> type
>>>>> 1 and type 2 diabetics. Hope this helps you out.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On February 25, 2021 4:17:14 AM Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> Hi Gary,
>>>>>> Glad to hear this is working for you, so far. This is indicated for 
>>>>>> only
>>>>>> type-2 diabetes, correct? I do believe it stated not for those with
>>>>>> type-1 diabetes if I understood that correctly.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>>>> gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>>> Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 3:46 AM
>>>>>> To: 'Patricia Maddix' <pmaddix at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the
>>>>>> Blind'
>>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>>> Cc: gary-melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
>>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] re question about fast acting insulin 
>>>>>> Patricia, I have only been on  this for 2 days as  Istated earlier .i 
>>>>>> had
>>>>> to
>>>>>> ge  a pre authorization  from my doctor, which the insurance then 
>>>>>> took a look at.  My provider is in claifornai its health net of 
>>>>>> california
>>>>> itsPPO.
>>>>>> What I will do tomorrow,  will be to contact lili customer  service 
>>>>>> and
>>>>> ask
>>>>>> if there  are any discount or assistance programs  just in case the 
>>>>>> insurance gives a hard time in covering it .
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 20:26:13 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:26:13 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
In-Reply-To: <7958F286-C26A-48D4-AA92-92ADCE59EA19@gmail.com>
References: <290423E1-5E50-4C0D-AF46-0A2D93D1D155@comcast.net>
 <7958F286-C26A-48D4-AA92-92ADCE59EA19@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <016801d70e0f$f6107150$e23153f0$@gmail.com>

The only way for it not to talk when you are trying to sleep is to turn off talk back but then I can't find the home button to do my finger print. And even though do not disturb is on it still talks unless you turn off Talk back. So then I can't unlock it.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:45 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

I have the new iPhone SE that works great with everything I needed to do. I am curious as to what you mean by the update has made your phone incompatible. What are you not able to do now?

    Jamie

Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


Phone: 515-291-8451

?Be your self. Everyone else is already taken.?  Oscar Wilde 

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 1:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I don?t know the exact answer to that question but I can say that it does work fine on my iPhone eight running the latest version of iOS 14. Hopefully there are enough people in this group using various iPhones and Dexcom to do a survey of all the different models. A low vision group I belong to meets monthly with a former employee of the Apple Store who is now a technology trainer for people who are blind and low vision. He periodically discusses with us the different iPhone models and which ones he would recommend for us. Right now the fairly new iPhone SE 2020 is the least expensive iPhone for $399. It still has the home button which a lot of us really like. It does everything you?d want the device to do and apparently has most of the capabilities of the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro without the fancy cameras for a lower price. For people who want a very small iPhone the new 12 mini is the smallest phone but of course does not have the home button. Looking at future technology for the blind the 12 pro and the 12 pro plus have a technology called LiDAR which is able to detect objects in your environment and tell you how far away they are and whether they are true your left or right or straight ahead. The Seeing A I has a new channel for these phones called world preview that takes advantage of this LiDAR feature. This feature is still very new and should improve with time so general advice is to not buy this model of iPhone just for that one feature as it is quite expensive. No doubt in the future all new iPhones will include LiDAR.
> My brother-in-law recently bought an iPhone 8 online for around $100 so unless you want something really new that could be an option.
> Patricia
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Feb 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the 
>> latest update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any 
>> iphone that doesn't support Dexcom?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> 
>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 20:26:17 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:26:17 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
In-Reply-To: <004d01d70e0c$4a4ac710$dee05530$@gmail.com>
References: <015901d70dfb$6625baa0$32712fe0$@gmail.com>
 <004d01d70e0c$4a4ac710$dee05530$@gmail.com>
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Yepk, I will.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 12:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

Les, I'm using an iPhone 11 running iOS 14.4.

Be aware that iOS 14.5 should be coming soon and hopefully there won't be
any problems using the Dexcom G6.

You also might want to check the website of Dexcom for compatibility with
the iPhone Pro, Mini and Max.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 11:59 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
doesn't support Dexcom?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

Ham call K5FPT

 

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 21:05:10 2021
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:05:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
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References: <015901d70dfb$6625baa0$32712fe0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <0a3401d70e15$6668df50$333a9df0$@gmail.com>

  What did the update do to your Android?  I have an S20, and I haven't had
any problems updating mine at all.  
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:59 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
doesn't support Dexcom?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

Ham call K5FPT

 

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 21:14:48 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:14:48 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
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References: <015901d70dfb$6625baa0$32712fe0$@gmail.com>
 <0a3401d70e15$6668df50$333a9df0$@gmail.com>
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It leaves the talk back talking all night and if you turn talk back off then
I can't find the finger print to unlock it in the morning. The only other
option is to turn all notifications off before I turn off do not disturb. I
also makes where sometimes I have to double tap two or three times to get it
to respond.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

  What did the update do to your Android?  I have an S20, and I haven't had
any problems updating mine at all.  
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:59 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
doesn't support Dexcom?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

Ham call K5FPT

 

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 21:35:38 2021
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:35:38 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iphone
Message-ID: <019601d70e19$a8739f80$f95ade80$@gmail.com>

Hello Trisha do you get your alarm sounds when your iphone is muted?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

Ham call K5FPT

 


From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Feb 28 21:48:02 2021
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 13:48:02 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] iphone
In-Reply-To: <019601d70e19$a8739f80$f95ade80$@gmail.com>
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I never put my phone on mute or do not disturb except for an occasional doctors appointment so I do not know the answer.  i?ll try to check it out next time I have a low alert.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello Trisha do you get your alarm sounds when your iphone is muted?
> 
> 
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> 
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> 
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From rshelton1 at gmail.com  Sun Feb 28 21:49:56 2021
From: rshelton1 at gmail.com (Robert Shelton)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:49:56 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones
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I'm really confused. What on earth is it saying? This sounds like a goofy
setting or some app gone wild generating stuff for talkback to say.

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 3:15 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

It leaves the talk back talking all night and if you turn talk back off then
I can't find the finger print to unlock it in the morning. The only other
option is to turn all notifications off before I turn off do not disturb. I
also makes where sometimes I have to double tap two or three times to get it
to respond.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 1:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

  What did the update do to your Android?  I have an S20, and I haven't had
any problems updating mine at all.  
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2021 10:59 AM
To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Iphones

It looks like I'm going to have to go back to an iphone because the latest
update for android has made my phone unusable. So is there any iphone that
doesn't support Dexcom?

 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician

Ham call K5FPT

 

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