From blindhands at aol.com  Thu Jun  1 02:43:31 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 22:43:31 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.
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Wow!  I can't wait to get my pump upgraded.  I am waiting to hear  from the
trainer.  I received my pump last August and I get the upgrade at no
additional cost.


Is it difficult to put in the carb count?

I have been waiting 65 years for this technology to be available to a
diabetic!!

Joyce

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 3:21 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.

Hello All,

 

I want to give an update on the Mio Advanced infusion sets as well as the
Medtronic 780 insulin pump that just came out a week or two ago.

 

This morning I met with a Medtronic pump trainer who adjusted my current
Paradigm pumps rate for properly filling the canula in the Mio Advanced
infusion sets I was issued on my last pump supply order.   While I find the
new design of the Mio Advanced infusion sets a tad more convoluted, it is
totally workable and usable for a diabetic who is totally blind. I can and
will continue using them with my existing pump.

 

During my time with the trainer I was shown the new Medtronic 780 insulin
pump that came out about 2 or three weeks back. It is a different layout
than the current Paradigm that I am using. My current pump needs to be held
on its side to position the screen display on top and four buttons on the
bottom edge running from left to right. On the new 780 model they turned it
around so the pump is held  vertically positioning the screen on top. Under
the display is a circular layout of buttons with the Act/Okay button in the
center and arrow keys around it. There is a back-out button to the upper
left  of the circle. All of these are tactile and easy to feel.

 

There is no unlocking of the screen or needing to see the screen to access
features. If the Medtronic pump is used with the Medtronic glucose sensors
the pump can be totally automated to adjust insulin delivery for low and
high glucose numbers. The trainer said there is an app that works with the
CGM &iphones but I did not get to try that out. I think the name of the app
is gardian something or other. If a person chose not to use Medtronic CGM
then you cannot use the automated features of the pump and could just go
with the Dexcom CGM and bolis manually on your own. There also used to be a
requirement of calibrating twice per day with the Medtronic 770 pump, but in
the 780 they removed the need to do any calibrations with the CGM.

 

I'm not yet ready to upgrade to a new pump but I will look at this one again
come next year. The one thing I did not like is they removed the audio beeps
on counting back the number of units when I gave it a number of presses for
a bolis. It did vibrate back, but that was done at the point the insulin was
being delivered. So this would require utmost care when pressing the button
for insulin delivery. Still I will keep this pump in mind and look at it
more seriously come next year.

 

HTH.

 

Eileen

 

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Jun  1 06:07:25 2023
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Wed, 31 May 2023 23:07:25 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.
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Joyce,
So it sounds like you have been using the Medtronic 770 pump since last August. Are you totally blind or do you use some site to perform some functions? Can you share some more about how you deal with the pump and what functions you are able to do independently?
Which sensor do you use?
Patricia
 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 31, 2023, at 7:45 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Wow!  I can't wait to get my pump upgraded.  I am waiting to hear  from the
> trainer.  I received my pump last August and I get the upgrade at no
> additional cost.
> 
> 
> Is it difficult to put in the carb count?
> 
> I have been waiting 65 years for this technology to be available to a
> diabetic!!
> 
> Joyce
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
> Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 3:21 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> 
> 
> I want to give an update on the Mio Advanced infusion sets as well as the
> Medtronic 780 insulin pump that just came out a week or two ago.
> 
> 
> 
> This morning I met with a Medtronic pump trainer who adjusted my current
> Paradigm pumps rate for properly filling the canula in the Mio Advanced
> infusion sets I was issued on my last pump supply order.   While I find the
> new design of the Mio Advanced infusion sets a tad more convoluted, it is
> totally workable and usable for a diabetic who is totally blind. I can and
> will continue using them with my existing pump.
> 
> 
> 
> During my time with the trainer I was shown the new Medtronic 780 insulin
> pump that came out about 2 or three weeks back. It is a different layout
> than the current Paradigm that I am using. My current pump needs to be held
> on its side to position the screen display on top and four buttons on the
> bottom edge running from left to right. On the new 780 model they turned it
> around so the pump is held  vertically positioning the screen on top. Under
> the display is a circular layout of buttons with the Act/Okay button in the
> center and arrow keys around it. There is a back-out button to the upper
> left  of the circle. All of these are tactile and easy to feel.
> 
> 
> 
> There is no unlocking of the screen or needing to see the screen to access
> features. If the Medtronic pump is used with the Medtronic glucose sensors
> the pump can be totally automated to adjust insulin delivery for low and
> high glucose numbers. The trainer said there is an app that works with the
> CGM &iphones but I did not get to try that out. I think the name of the app
> is gardian something or other. If a person chose not to use Medtronic CGM
> then you cannot use the automated features of the pump and could just go
> with the Dexcom CGM and bolis manually on your own. There also used to be a
> requirement of calibrating twice per day with the Medtronic 770 pump, but in
> the 780 they removed the need to do any calibrations with the CGM.
> 
> 
> 
> I'm not yet ready to upgrade to a new pump but I will look at this one again
> come next year. The one thing I did not like is they removed the audio beeps
> on counting back the number of units when I gave it a number of presses for
> a bolis. It did vibrate back, but that was done at the point the insulin was
> being delivered. So this would require utmost care when pressing the button
> for insulin delivery. Still I will keep this pump in mind and look at it
> more seriously come next year.
> 
> 
> 
> HTH.
> 
> 
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Thu Jun  1 10:46:53 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:46:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.
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I would love to do a pump except one problem I would need lots of training.
I know my doctor said that he would like to put me on a pump don't 
remember the one though.
I am pleased he is watching for all of this.
I do hope there will come a day when the pump would talk, or have the 
phone talk to it.
Dar


From diana56cook at gmail.com  Thu Jun  1 21:50:23 2023
From: diana56cook at gmail.com (Diana Cook)
Date: Thu, 1 Jun 2023 17:50:23 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.
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Hi Dar.. I use an insulin pump. I have some vision in one eye- blind in other. My biggest problem is drawing up insulin into syringe but my son can help with that. My endocrinologist team is a great source for training and help! My control is so much better on pump and life more normal!  Wishing you success! Diana

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> On Jun 1, 2023, at 06:48, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I would love to do a pump except one problem I would need lots of training.
> I know my doctor said that he would like to put me on a pump don't remember the one though.
> I am pleased he is watching for all of this.
> I do hope there will come a day when the pump would talk, or have the phone talk to it.
> Dar
> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun  2 01:47:10 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 01 Jun 2023 21:47:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronics Infusion Set & 780 Insulin Pump.
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How special.
My husband and I are both blind.
He doesn't want to learn any of this.
I am the brave one, I know in time it will work for me as well.
Dar
Original message:
> Hi Dar.. I use an insulin pump. I have some vision in one eye- blind in 
> other. My biggest problem is drawing up insulin into syringe but my son 
> can help with that. My endocrinologist team is a great source for 
> training and help! My control is so much better on pump and life more 
> normal!  Wishing you success! Diana

> Sent from my iPad

>> On Jun 1, 2023, at 06:48, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?I would love to do a pump except one problem I would need lots of training.
>> I know my doctor said that he would like to put me on a pump don't 
>> remember the one though.
>> I am pleased he is watching for all of this.
>> I do hope there will come a day when the pump would talk, or have the 
>> phone talk to it.
>> Dar

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  3 11:58:01 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2023 06:58:01 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] =?utf-8?q?FW=3A_The_iLet_Bionic_Pancreas_and_?=
	=?utf-8?b?4oCcRGlhYmV0ZXMgV2l0aG91dCBOdW1iZXJz4oCd?=
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Could this be a solution for all diabetics? Read on:

 

Diabetes Daily - Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:18 AM


The iLet Bionic Pancreas and ?Diabetes Without Numbers?


There?s a new closed-loop insulin pump system available in the United States, one that is so simple to operate that its manufacturer is calling it a ?bionic pancreas.? It?s the iLet, from Beta Bionics <https://www.betabionics.com/ilet-bionic-pancreas/> .

Compared to other looping systems, the iLet is radically simplified. There?s no carb counting, no basal rates, no correction factors ? it delivers insulin automatically with almost no input at all from the user. It is, its creator Ed Damiano proclaims, ?the first device that lets you manage your diabetes without numbers.?

Damiano, the founder of Beta Bionics, is a biomechanical engineer that years ago swore to build a better insulin pump when his infant son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He spoke to Diabetes Daily about his invention.

Set It and Forget It

The iLet system begins by asking for a single input: your body weight. It does nearly everything else by itself, using lifelong machine learning.

The manual states: ?You do not need to know your basal insulin rates, correction factors, or carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios to use the iLet.? In fact, if you do know your factors and ratios, it doesn?t matter, because you have no ability to input any of these numbers. There is no manual mode. The iLet takes all of these decisions out of your hands.

?The iLet determines 100 percent of every therapeutic insulin dose,? Damiano says. ?That has never happened before. It?s not a hybrid closed loop system. It no world could you call it a ?hybrid? system.?

That makes the iLet a potentially ideal option for people that have never before used an insulin pump, or for people that struggle with all the math that diabetes requires. If you?ve never felt comfortable changing your own insulin ratios without the guidance of a doctor or diabetes educator, this might be your pump system because it does all the math and hides all the numbers.

Damiano states that it only takes about two days for the iLet to learn all of these factors. ?It reaches its steady state within about 48 hours, on average.? It does this simply by guessing how much insulin you need and paying very close attention to how your body responds. Very soon, the software more or less knows how much basal insulin you need, how much insulin to use for meals, and how to adjust insulin delivery rates in response to low and high blood sugars.

The algorithm adapts adjusts so quickly that Damiano is confident that it can handle short-term changes in insulin sensitivity, including those associated with the menstrual cycle <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/treatment/insulin-101/how-to-use-insulin/insulin-requirements-throughout-the-menstrual-cycle/>  or illness <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/managing-sick-days-in-unexpected-situations-567564/> .

No Carb Counting

Perhaps the most eye-popping feature of the iLet is a mealtime dosing system that doesn?t use carbohydrate counts.

Damiano calls carb-counting a ?fiction.? He thinks that other insulin dosing systems that rely on carbohydrate counts are ?participating in a shared fantasy.?

?People aren?t good at carb counting. Humans, as a species, can do amazing things, but they can?t count carbs, and we shouldn?t pretend they can.?

Instead, the iLet asks you to ballpark the carbohydrate content of your meal. For each meal, you can select from three different settings: ?usual for me,? ?more,? and ?less.?

The iLet quickly learns your habits, and keeps breakfast, lunch, and dinner separate. If you usually eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, eat your oatmeal and select a ?usual for me? bolus. It should only take a few breakfasts for the iLet to learn how much insulin you need. Whether your regular lunch is a high-carb sandwich or a low-carb salad, the algorithm will learn and adjust.

?It?s all relative to you. Are you having a usual amount of carbs for you for that meal type, more, or less? That?s it.?

You can pre-bolus up to 15 minutes ahead of eating, but the manufacturer recommends that you use the ?announce carbs? feature when the food actually arrives. The pump delivers the extra insulin at that instant, giving its best guess for three-quarters of the insulin that you?ll need to keep your blood sugar steady. It will react to highs and lows for the next several hours.

The system is so adaptive that if you forget to bolus, it would be a mistake to deliver a bolus after finishing your food. At that point, the corrections algorithm has already taken control of the situation, and your pump is already administering extra insulin to account for your rising blood sugar.

Blood Sugar Targets and Results

The iLet allows the user to choose from three blood sugar targets:

*	Higher
*	Usual
*	Lower

iLet glucose targets

That?s it. No numbers.

Of course, there are real numbers in the system. The ?usual? setting, which most people use most of the time, sets a target blood sugar of 120 mg/dL. Changing the target to ?lower? or ?higher? changes the target by ? 10 mg/dL.

Damiano insists that the precise numbers are an unimportant distraction: ?They mean absolutely nothing to you.? Setting a blood sugar target of 120 mg/dL will not allow you to achieve a blood sugar average of 120 mg/dL, because the insulin delivery algorithm is ?much more punishing of blood sugar measurements below target than above target, as it should be. The iLet does everything it can to prevent hypoglycemia.? Other insulin dosing systems work the same way.

What matters instead are the results. In the pivotal trial <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2205225>  that led to its approval, the iLet helped the average user achieve an A1C of 7.3 percent, approaching the standard recommendation <https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/Supplement_1/S97/148053/6-Glycemic-Targets-Standards-of-Care-in-Diabetes>  of less than 7 percent for adults with type 1 diabetes.

This was an improvement for most trial participants, who enjoyed an average A1C drop of 0.5 percentage points and spent an additional 11 percent of their average day in range (+2.6 hours daily). There was no significant increase in the risk of hypoglycemia.

Damiano adds that frequent use of the ?lower? and ?higher? glucose targets can toggle these results up and down. Users could elect to stay on the ?lower? blood sugar target continuously.

?On the iLet, if you switched from the lower to higher targets, you?d see about 15 mg/dL difference in mean glucose. That?s half a percent of A1C, that?s a huge difference!?

?Now that is useful information. That?s what you wanna know.?

The iLet is Not for Everyone

The iLet bionic pancreas is so radically streamlined that it may be a poor choice for the minority of people with type 1 diabetes that are already meeting or exceeding standard blood sugar targets. If, while reading this article, you find yourself wondering things like, ?how do I bolus for protein <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/treatment/insulin-101/how-to-use-insulin/how-to-calculate-bolus-insulin-dosing-for-protein/> ?? or ?how do I reduce my basal rate for exercise <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/mastering-exercise-with-type-1-diabetes-710238/> ??, you?re probably not the right customer for the iLet.

The simple answer is, you cannot do those things. There is no setting that lets users employ a more detailed management strategy. You?re completely in the hands of the system, for better or for worse.

There?s at least one situation where this approach really reveals its flaws: exercise. There?s no exercise setting, no reduced basal rate, and the algorithm is unlikely to adapt quickly enough to understand why your blood sugar is plunging during a jog.

I asked Damiano: If I?m about to go for a run, what do I do? His response: ?One of two things. You can take some carbs before you exercise, or you can disconnect from the iLet.? Neither is a great solution. For some people with type 1 diabetes, that loss of control is likely to be a deal-breaker.

?This is for the 80 percent of people that aren?t meeting their A1C goals,? Damiano says. If your personal goal is an A1C better than 7 percent, he says, ?don?t look to the iLet for that. That?s not what it?s designed to do.?

The results bear this out. Take a look at the following numbers from the iLet?s pivotal trial:

Users that began the trial with an A1C under 7.0 percent did not improve their control while using the iLet. But look at the results of trial participants that began the experiment with an A1C over 9.0 percent. They experienced exceptional improvement ? an A1C reduction of 1.23 percent and an additional 6.8 hours per day spent in range.

To be fair, it?s possible that some users with an A1C of around 7.0 percent really appreciated the reduced cognitive burden granted by the iLet system, even if their blood sugar management didn?t much improve. But some might prefer the Omnipod 5 <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/how-the-omnipod-5-the-tubeless-closed-loop-insulin-pump-plans-to-simplify-your-life-696846/> , a system that similarly uses adaptive learning to develop insulin delivery rates, but offers slightly more control, including manual and exercise modes.

The iLet ?is potentially for people with A1Cs around 7.0 who want to reduce the burden of care on themselves and get similarly good glucose control. But it?s not for the person who wants an A1C of 5.0,? Damiano says.

?It helps the people that need it the most.?

Simplicity at the Doctor?s Office

One of the inevitable consequences of the iLet?s ?set it and forget? tech is that it minimizes the influence of healthcare providers. You don?t need an expert to help you review your blood sugar results and pump settings; the iLet is constantly and endlessly making all the adjustments you might need.

?Other systems rely on a physician programming an insulin regimen into your pump. We just use bodyweight.?

Damiano sees this as a huge bonus, liberating healthcare providers from all the messy mathematics of diabetes and providing a system that can be understood without specialized training.

?The reason it?s so important to us is that as soon as you ask physicians to deposit a healthcare and insulin regimen, like basal rates and correction factors, primary care cannot use those devices. It immediately excludes them. They?re too complicated.?

The only choice a physician has to make is to decide which of the three vague blood sugar targets they should recommend. ?And,? Damiano says, ?we?d even like to remove that from their plate. Why should your doctor have to choose the target??

During follow-up visits, healthcare providers really only have two details to look at: Is the patient using the right glucose target? And are they using the meal announcement feature?

?It?s simpler to use than any device. That?s why we think it?s for the people. It?s the insulin delivery system for the people.?

Other Details

The iLet is a regular tubed pump, with an infusion set base that sticks to your body and a tiny cannula sits under the skin.

*	You load your iLet pump with glass cartridges that you have filled with NovoLog or Humalog fast-acting insulin. Beta Bionics is currently developing a line of pre-filled Fiasp cartridges that you can pop directly into the pump. Fiasp is an ultra-rapid insulin that could result in even better blood sugar numbers after the algorithm gets trained on it.
*	The pump is recharged with an inductive charging pad. The manual recommends charging for 15 minutes per day.
*	The iLet is rated waterproof to the IPX8 standard <https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-my-phone-waterproof-ip68-ipx8-ip-ratings-explained/> , which means it should be safe in a swimming pool.
*	The pump system requires a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to work. Beta Bionics is working with Dexcom on integrating the G7.
*	If your CGM goes offline, the pump can continue operating, using what it remembers about your insulin requirements, for up to 72 hours. The pump will prompt you for a fingerstick blood sugar measurement every four hours.

iLet users would be wise to be trained and ready to switch to another method of insulin delivery, such as multiple daily injections, in case they lose access to their CGM for any reason.

Takeaways

The iLet is only the fourth closed-loop insulin delivery system approved <https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-clears-new-insulin-pump-and-algorithm-based-software-support-enhanced-automatic-insulin-delivery>  for sale in the United States. It is currently approved for people with type 1 diabetes over the age of 6.

This system introduces a radically simplified approach to diabetes management, eliminating the need for precise carb counting, basal rates, and correction factors. The iLet may not be a great choice for people that like to keep tight control over their insulin usage, but it could prove to be a massive help for individuals who aren?t meeting their A1C goals.

The system is for sale now, though initially many clinics and insurers may be unfamiliar with it. If you?re interested, click ?Get Started? on Beta Bionics? website <https://www.betabionics.com/> .

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/the-ilet-bionic-pancreas-and-diabetes-without-numbers-711680/

 


From pamwalters1401 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  3 12:18:53 2023
From: pamwalters1401 at gmail.com (Pam Walters)
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2023 07:18:53 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Libre or dexcom  or the talking pump
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What are the advantanges  of  each and what is the name of the talking
pump8`

 

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.  Jesus saves from sin.

 


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Jun  3 15:46:37 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 3 Jun 2023 08:46:37 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] =?utf-8?q?FW=3A_The_iLet_Bionic_Pancreas_and_?=
	=?utf-8?b?4oCcRGlhYmV0ZXMgV2l0aG91dCBOdW1iZXJz4oCd?=
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I saw this as well. But I am a bit cautious about it.  

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Diabetes Daily - Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:18 AM


The iLet Bionic Pancreas and ?Diabetes Without Numbers?


There?s a new closed-loop insulin pump system available in the United States, one that is so simple to operate that its manufacturer is calling it a ?bionic pancreas.? It?s the iLet, from Beta Bionics <https://www.betabionics.com/ilet-bionic-pancreas/> .

Compared to other looping systems, the iLet is radically simplified. There?s no carb counting, no basal rates, no correction factors ? it delivers insulin automatically with almost no input at all from the user. It is, its creator Ed Damiano proclaims, ?the first device that lets you manage your diabetes without numbers.?

Damiano, the founder of Beta Bionics, is a biomechanical engineer that years ago swore to build a better insulin pump when his infant son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He spoke to Diabetes Daily about his invention.

Set It and Forget It

The iLet system begins by asking for a single input: your body weight. It does nearly everything else by itself, using lifelong machine learning.

The manual states: ?You do not need to know your basal insulin rates, correction factors, or carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios to use the iLet.? In fact, if you do know your factors and ratios, it doesn?t matter, because you have no ability to input any of these numbers. There is no manual mode. The iLet takes all of these decisions out of your hands.

?The iLet determines 100 percent of every therapeutic insulin dose,? Damiano says. ?That has never happened before. It?s not a hybrid closed loop system. It no world could you call it a ?hybrid? system.?

That makes the iLet a potentially ideal option for people that have never before used an insulin pump, or for people that struggle with all the math that diabetes requires. If you?ve never felt comfortable changing your own insulin ratios without the guidance of a doctor or diabetes educator, this might be your pump system because it does all the math and hides all the numbers.

Damiano states that it only takes about two days for the iLet to learn all of these factors. ?It reaches its steady state within about 48 hours, on average.? It does this simply by guessing how much insulin you need and paying very close attention to how your body responds. Very soon, the software more or less knows how much basal insulin you need, how much insulin to use for meals, and how to adjust insulin delivery rates in response to low and high blood sugars.

The algorithm adapts adjusts so quickly that Damiano is confident that it can handle short-term changes in insulin sensitivity, including those associated with the menstrual cycle <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/treatment/insulin-101/how-to-use-insulin/insulin-requirements-throughout-the-menstrual-cycle/>  or illness <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/managing-sick-days-in-unexpected-situations-567564/> .

No Carb Counting

Perhaps the most eye-popping feature of the iLet is a mealtime dosing system that doesn?t use carbohydrate counts.

Damiano calls carb-counting a ?fiction.? He thinks that other insulin dosing systems that rely on carbohydrate counts are ?participating in a shared fantasy.?

?People aren?t good at carb counting. Humans, as a species, can do amazing things, but they can?t count carbs, and we shouldn?t pretend they can.?

Instead, the iLet asks you to ballpark the carbohydrate content of your meal. For each meal, you can select from three different settings: ?usual for me,? ?more,? and ?less.?

The iLet quickly learns your habits, and keeps breakfast, lunch, and dinner separate. If you usually eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, eat your oatmeal and select a ?usual for me? bolus. It should only take a few breakfasts for the iLet to learn how much insulin you need. Whether your regular lunch is a high-carb sandwich or a low-carb salad, the algorithm will learn and adjust.

?It?s all relative to you. Are you having a usual amount of carbs for you for that meal type, more, or less? That?s it.?

You can pre-bolus up to 15 minutes ahead of eating, but the manufacturer recommends that you use the ?announce carbs? feature when the food actually arrives. The pump delivers the extra insulin at that instant, giving its best guess for three-quarters of the insulin that you?ll need to keep your blood sugar steady. It will react to highs and lows for the next several hours.

The system is so adaptive that if you forget to bolus, it would be a mistake to deliver a bolus after finishing your food. At that point, the corrections algorithm has already taken control of the situation, and your pump is already administering extra insulin to account for your rising blood sugar.

Blood Sugar Targets and Results

The iLet allows the user to choose from three blood sugar targets:

*	Higher
*	Usual
*	Lower

iLet glucose targets

That?s it. No numbers.

Of course, there are real numbers in the system. The ?usual? setting, which most people use most of the time, sets a target blood sugar of 120 mg/dL. Changing the target to ?lower? or ?higher? changes the target by ? 10 mg/dL.

Damiano insists that the precise numbers are an unimportant distraction: ?They mean absolutely nothing to you.? Setting a blood sugar target of 120 mg/dL will not allow you to achieve a blood sugar average of 120 mg/dL, because the insulin delivery algorithm is ?much more punishing of blood sugar measurements below target than above target, as it should be. The iLet does everything it can to prevent hypoglycemia.? Other insulin dosing systems work the same way.

What matters instead are the results. In the pivotal trial <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2205225>  that led to its approval, the iLet helped the average user achieve an A1C of 7.3 percent, approaching the standard recommendation <https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/Supplement_1/S97/148053/6-Glycemic-Targets-Standards-of-Care-in-Diabetes>  of less than 7 percent for adults with type 1 diabetes.

This was an improvement for most trial participants, who enjoyed an average A1C drop of 0.5 percentage points and spent an additional 11 percent of their average day in range (+2.6 hours daily). There was no significant increase in the risk of hypoglycemia.

Damiano adds that frequent use of the ?lower? and ?higher? glucose targets can toggle these results up and down. Users could elect to stay on the ?lower? blood sugar target continuously.

?On the iLet, if you switched from the lower to higher targets, you?d see about 15 mg/dL difference in mean glucose. That?s half a percent of A1C, that?s a huge difference!?

?Now that is useful information. That?s what you wanna know.?

The iLet is Not for Everyone

The iLet bionic pancreas is so radically streamlined that it may be a poor choice for the minority of people with type 1 diabetes that are already meeting or exceeding standard blood sugar targets. If, while reading this article, you find yourself wondering things like, ?how do I bolus for protein <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/treatment/insulin-101/how-to-use-insulin/how-to-calculate-bolus-insulin-dosing-for-protein/> ?? or ?how do I reduce my basal rate for exercise <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/mastering-exercise-with-type-1-diabetes-710238/> ??, you?re probably not the right customer for the iLet.

The simple answer is, you cannot do those things. There is no setting that lets users employ a more detailed management strategy. You?re completely in the hands of the system, for better or for worse.

There?s at least one situation where this approach really reveals its flaws: exercise. There?s no exercise setting, no reduced basal rate, and the algorithm is unlikely to adapt quickly enough to understand why your blood sugar is plunging during a jog.

I asked Damiano: If I?m about to go for a run, what do I do? His response: ?One of two things. You can take some carbs before you exercise, or you can disconnect from the iLet.? Neither is a great solution. For some people with type 1 diabetes, that loss of control is likely to be a deal-breaker.

?This is for the 80 percent of people that aren?t meeting their A1C goals,? Damiano says. If your personal goal is an A1C better than 7 percent, he says, ?don?t look to the iLet for that. That?s not what it?s designed to do.?

The results bear this out. Take a look at the following numbers from the iLet?s pivotal trial:

Users that began the trial with an A1C under 7.0 percent did not improve their control while using the iLet. But look at the results of trial participants that began the experiment with an A1C over 9.0 percent. They experienced exceptional improvement ? an A1C reduction of 1.23 percent and an additional 6.8 hours per day spent in range.

To be fair, it?s possible that some users with an A1C of around 7.0 percent really appreciated the reduced cognitive burden granted by the iLet system, even if their blood sugar management didn?t much improve. But some might prefer the Omnipod 5 <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/how-the-omnipod-5-the-tubeless-closed-loop-insulin-pump-plans-to-simplify-your-life-696846/> , a system that similarly uses adaptive learning to develop insulin delivery rates, but offers slightly more control, including manual and exercise modes.

The iLet ?is potentially for people with A1Cs around 7.0 who want to reduce the burden of care on themselves and get similarly good glucose control. But it?s not for the person who wants an A1C of 5.0,? Damiano says.

?It helps the people that need it the most.?

Simplicity at the Doctor?s Office

One of the inevitable consequences of the iLet?s ?set it and forget? tech is that it minimizes the influence of healthcare providers. You don?t need an expert to help you review your blood sugar results and pump settings; the iLet is constantly and endlessly making all the adjustments you might need.

?Other systems rely on a physician programming an insulin regimen into your pump. We just use bodyweight.?

Damiano sees this as a huge bonus, liberating healthcare providers from all the messy mathematics of diabetes and providing a system that can be understood without specialized training.

?The reason it?s so important to us is that as soon as you ask physicians to deposit a healthcare and insulin regimen, like basal rates and correction factors, primary care cannot use those devices. It immediately excludes them. They?re too complicated.?

The only choice a physician has to make is to decide which of the three vague blood sugar targets they should recommend. ?And,? Damiano says, ?we?d even like to remove that from their plate. Why should your doctor have to choose the target??

During follow-up visits, healthcare providers really only have two details to look at: Is the patient using the right glucose target? And are they using the meal announcement feature?

?It?s simpler to use than any device. That?s why we think it?s for the people. It?s the insulin delivery system for the people.?

Other Details

The iLet is a regular tubed pump, with an infusion set base that sticks to your body and a tiny cannula sits under the skin.

*	You load your iLet pump with glass cartridges that you have filled with NovoLog or Humalog fast-acting insulin. Beta Bionics is currently developing a line of pre-filled Fiasp cartridges that you can pop directly into the pump. Fiasp is an ultra-rapid insulin that could result in even better blood sugar numbers after the algorithm gets trained on it.
*	The pump is recharged with an inductive charging pad. The manual recommends charging for 15 minutes per day.
*	The iLet is rated waterproof to the IPX8 standard <https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-my-phone-waterproof-ip68-ipx8-ip-ratings-explained/> , which means it should be safe in a swimming pool.
*	The pump system requires a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to work. Beta Bionics is working with Dexcom on integrating the G7.
*	If your CGM goes offline, the pump can continue operating, using what it remembers about your insulin requirements, for up to 72 hours. The pump will prompt you for a fingerstick blood sugar measurement every four hours.

iLet users would be wise to be trained and ready to switch to another method of insulin delivery, such as multiple daily injections, in case they lose access to their CGM for any reason.

Takeaways

The iLet is only the fourth closed-loop insulin delivery system approved <https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-clears-new-insulin-pump-and-algorithm-based-software-support-enhanced-automatic-insulin-delivery>  for sale in the United States. It is currently approved for people with type 1 diabetes over the age of 6.

This system introduces a radically simplified approach to diabetes management, eliminating the need for precise carb counting, basal rates, and correction factors. The iLet may not be a great choice for people that like to keep tight control over their insulin usage, but it could prove to be a massive help for individuals who aren?t meeting their A1C goals.

The system is for sale now, though initially many clinics and insurers may be unfamiliar with it. If you?re interested, click ?Get Started? on Beta Bionics? website <https://www.betabionics.com/> .

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/the-ilet-bionic-pancreas-and-diabetes-without-numbers-711680/

 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sat Jun  3 18:25:55 2023
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Interesting. Thanks for sharing it with us. I wonder if it will be accessible on any level to totally blind diabetics. And by accessible I mean will it have a way of controlling it with tactile buttons or an accessible app, not necessarily with a talking function.

Eileen
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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: The iLet Bionic Pancreas and ?Diabetes Without Numbers?

Could this be a solution for all diabetics? Read on:

 

Diabetes Daily - Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10:18 AM


The iLet Bionic Pancreas and ?Diabetes Without Numbers?


There?s a new closed-loop insulin pump system available in the United States, one that is so simple to operate that its manufacturer is calling it a ?bionic pancreas.? It?s the iLet, from Beta Bionics <https://www.betabionics.com/ilet-bionic-pancreas/> .

Compared to other looping systems, the iLet is radically simplified. There?s no carb counting, no basal rates, no correction factors ? it delivers insulin automatically with almost no input at all from the user. It is, its creator Ed Damiano proclaims, ?the first device that lets you manage your diabetes without numbers.?

Damiano, the founder of Beta Bionics, is a biomechanical engineer that years ago swore to build a better insulin pump when his infant son was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. He spoke to Diabetes Daily about his invention.

Set It and Forget It

The iLet system begins by asking for a single input: your body weight. It does nearly everything else by itself, using lifelong machine learning.

The manual states: ?You do not need to know your basal insulin rates, correction factors, or carbohydrate-to-insulin ratios to use the iLet.? In fact, if you do know your factors and ratios, it doesn?t matter, because you have no ability to input any of these numbers. There is no manual mode. The iLet takes all of these decisions out of your hands.

?The iLet determines 100 percent of every therapeutic insulin dose,? Damiano says. ?That has never happened before. It?s not a hybrid closed loop system. It no world could you call it a ?hybrid? system.?

That makes the iLet a potentially ideal option for people that have never before used an insulin pump, or for people that struggle with all the math that diabetes requires. If you?ve never felt comfortable changing your own insulin ratios without the guidance of a doctor or diabetes educator, this might be your pump system because it does all the math and hides all the numbers.

Damiano states that it only takes about two days for the iLet to learn all of these factors. ?It reaches its steady state within about 48 hours, on average.? It does this simply by guessing how much insulin you need and paying very close attention to how your body responds. Very soon, the software more or less knows how much basal insulin you need, how much insulin to use for meals, and how to adjust insulin delivery rates in response to low and high blood sugars.

The algorithm adapts adjusts so quickly that Damiano is confident that it can handle short-term changes in insulin sensitivity, including those associated with the menstrual cycle <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/treatment/insulin-101/how-to-use-insulin/insulin-requirements-throughout-the-menstrual-cycle/>  or illness <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/managing-sick-days-in-unexpected-situations-567564/> .

No Carb Counting

Perhaps the most eye-popping feature of the iLet is a mealtime dosing system that doesn?t use carbohydrate counts.

Damiano calls carb-counting a ?fiction.? He thinks that other insulin dosing systems that rely on carbohydrate counts are ?participating in a shared fantasy.?

?People aren?t good at carb counting. Humans, as a species, can do amazing things, but they can?t count carbs, and we shouldn?t pretend they can.?

Instead, the iLet asks you to ballpark the carbohydrate content of your meal. For each meal, you can select from three different settings: ?usual for me,? ?more,? and ?less.?

The iLet quickly learns your habits, and keeps breakfast, lunch, and dinner separate. If you usually eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, eat your oatmeal and select a ?usual for me? bolus. It should only take a few breakfasts for the iLet to learn how much insulin you need. Whether your regular lunch is a high-carb sandwich or a low-carb salad, the algorithm will learn and adjust.

?It?s all relative to you. Are you having a usual amount of carbs for you for that meal type, more, or less? That?s it.?

You can pre-bolus up to 15 minutes ahead of eating, but the manufacturer recommends that you use the ?announce carbs? feature when the food actually arrives. The pump delivers the extra insulin at that instant, giving its best guess for three-quarters of the insulin that you?ll need to keep your blood sugar steady. It will react to highs and lows for the next several hours.

The system is so adaptive that if you forget to bolus, it would be a mistake to deliver a bolus after finishing your food. At that point, the corrections algorithm has already taken control of the situation, and your pump is already administering extra insulin to account for your rising blood sugar.

Blood Sugar Targets and Results

The iLet allows the user to choose from three blood sugar targets:

*	Higher
*	Usual
*	Lower

iLet glucose targets

That?s it. No numbers.

Of course, there are real numbers in the system. The ?usual? setting, which most people use most of the time, sets a target blood sugar of 120 mg/dL. Changing the target to ?lower? or ?higher? changes the target by ? 10 mg/dL.

Damiano insists that the precise numbers are an unimportant distraction: ?They mean absolutely nothing to you.? Setting a blood sugar target of 120 mg/dL will not allow you to achieve a blood sugar average of 120 mg/dL, because the insulin delivery algorithm is ?much more punishing of blood sugar measurements below target than above target, as it should be. The iLet does everything it can to prevent hypoglycemia.? Other insulin dosing systems work the same way.

What matters instead are the results. In the pivotal trial <https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2205225>  that led to its approval, the iLet helped the average user achieve an A1C of 7.3 percent, approaching the standard recommendation <https://diabetesjournals.org/care/article/46/Supplement_1/S97/148053/6-Glycemic-Targets-Standards-of-Care-in-Diabetes>  of less than 7 percent for adults with type 1 diabetes.

This was an improvement for most trial participants, who enjoyed an average A1C drop of 0.5 percentage points and spent an additional 11 percent of their average day in range (+2.6 hours daily). There was no significant increase in the risk of hypoglycemia.

Damiano adds that frequent use of the ?lower? and ?higher? glucose targets can toggle these results up and down. Users could elect to stay on the ?lower? blood sugar target continuously.

?On the iLet, if you switched from the lower to higher targets, you?d see about 15 mg/dL difference in mean glucose. That?s half a percent of A1C, that?s a huge difference!?

?Now that is useful information. That?s what you wanna know.?

The iLet is Not for Everyone

The iLet bionic pancreas is so radically streamlined that it may be a poor choice for the minority of people with type 1 diabetes that are already meeting or exceeding standard blood sugar targets. If, while reading this article, you find yourself wondering things like, ?how do I bolus for protein <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/learn-about-diabetes/treatment/insulin-101/how-to-use-insulin/how-to-calculate-bolus-insulin-dosing-for-protein/> ?? or ?how do I reduce my basal rate for exercise <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/mastering-exercise-with-type-1-diabetes-710238/> ??, you?re probably not the right customer for the iLet.

The simple answer is, you cannot do those things. There is no setting that lets users employ a more detailed management strategy. You?re completely in the hands of the system, for better or for worse.

There?s at least one situation where this approach really reveals its flaws: exercise. There?s no exercise setting, no reduced basal rate, and the algorithm is unlikely to adapt quickly enough to understand why your blood sugar is plunging during a jog.

I asked Damiano: If I?m about to go for a run, what do I do? His response: ?One of two things. You can take some carbs before you exercise, or you can disconnect from the iLet.? Neither is a great solution. For some people with type 1 diabetes, that loss of control is likely to be a deal-breaker.

?This is for the 80 percent of people that aren?t meeting their A1C goals,? Damiano says. If your personal goal is an A1C better than 7 percent, he says, ?don?t look to the iLet for that. That?s not what it?s designed to do.?

The results bear this out. Take a look at the following numbers from the iLet?s pivotal trial:

Users that began the trial with an A1C under 7.0 percent did not improve their control while using the iLet. But look at the results of trial participants that began the experiment with an A1C over 9.0 percent. They experienced exceptional improvement ? an A1C reduction of 1.23 percent and an additional 6.8 hours per day spent in range.

To be fair, it?s possible that some users with an A1C of around 7.0 percent really appreciated the reduced cognitive burden granted by the iLet system, even if their blood sugar management didn?t much improve. But some might prefer the Omnipod 5 <https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/how-the-omnipod-5-the-tubeless-closed-loop-insulin-pump-plans-to-simplify-your-life-696846/> , a system that similarly uses adaptive learning to develop insulin delivery rates, but offers slightly more control, including manual and exercise modes.

The iLet ?is potentially for people with A1Cs around 7.0 who want to reduce the burden of care on themselves and get similarly good glucose control. But it?s not for the person who wants an A1C of 5.0,? Damiano says.

?It helps the people that need it the most.?

Simplicity at the Doctor?s Office

One of the inevitable consequences of the iLet?s ?set it and forget? tech is that it minimizes the influence of healthcare providers. You don?t need an expert to help you review your blood sugar results and pump settings; the iLet is constantly and endlessly making all the adjustments you might need.

?Other systems rely on a physician programming an insulin regimen into your pump. We just use bodyweight.?

Damiano sees this as a huge bonus, liberating healthcare providers from all the messy mathematics of diabetes and providing a system that can be understood without specialized training.

?The reason it?s so important to us is that as soon as you ask physicians to deposit a healthcare and insulin regimen, like basal rates and correction factors, primary care cannot use those devices. It immediately excludes them. They?re too complicated.?

The only choice a physician has to make is to decide which of the three vague blood sugar targets they should recommend. ?And,? Damiano says, ?we?d even like to remove that from their plate. Why should your doctor have to choose the target??

During follow-up visits, healthcare providers really only have two details to look at: Is the patient using the right glucose target? And are they using the meal announcement feature?

?It?s simpler to use than any device. That?s why we think it?s for the people. It?s the insulin delivery system for the people.?

Other Details

The iLet is a regular tubed pump, with an infusion set base that sticks to your body and a tiny cannula sits under the skin.

*	You load your iLet pump with glass cartridges that you have filled with NovoLog or Humalog fast-acting insulin. Beta Bionics is currently developing a line of pre-filled Fiasp cartridges that you can pop directly into the pump. Fiasp is an ultra-rapid insulin that could result in even better blood sugar numbers after the algorithm gets trained on it.
*	The pump is recharged with an inductive charging pad. The manual recommends charging for 15 minutes per day.
*	The iLet is rated waterproof to the IPX8 standard <https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/is-my-phone-waterproof-ip68-ipx8-ip-ratings-explained/> , which means it should be safe in a swimming pool.
*	The pump system requires a Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to work. Beta Bionics is working with Dexcom on integrating the G7.
*	If your CGM goes offline, the pump can continue operating, using what it remembers about your insulin requirements, for up to 72 hours. The pump will prompt you for a fingerstick blood sugar measurement every four hours.

iLet users would be wise to be trained and ready to switch to another method of insulin delivery, such as multiple daily injections, in case they lose access to their CGM for any reason.

Takeaways

The iLet is only the fourth closed-loop insulin delivery system approved <https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-clears-new-insulin-pump-and-algorithm-based-software-support-enhanced-automatic-insulin-delivery>  for sale in the United States. It is currently approved for people with type 1 diabetes over the age of 6.

This system introduces a radically simplified approach to diabetes management, eliminating the need for precise carb counting, basal rates, and correction factors. The iLet may not be a great choice for people that like to keep tight control over their insulin usage, but it could prove to be a massive help for individuals who aren?t meeting their A1C goals.

The system is for sale now, though initially many clinics and insurers may be unfamiliar with it. If you?re interested, click ?Get Started? on Beta Bionics? website <https://www.betabionics.com/> .

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/the-ilet-bionic-pancreas-and-diabetes-without-numbers-711680/

 

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From info at accessiblepharmacy.com  Tue Jun  6 14:24:42 2023
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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Blind Health Expo 2023 - Save the Date!
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sat Jun 10 03:31:43 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:31:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
Message-ID: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
don't have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
put this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar


From mota1252 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 10 12:00:49 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:00:49 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Message-ID: <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 10 14:45:03 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:45:03 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <02a201d99baa$245731a0$6d0594e0$@gmail.com>

I am in the process of doing the  same with my insurance.   Hoping its
covered this time around,  an I wont have   to play the back and forth cat
and mouse game with both dexcom and insurance  and hopefully it will be
covered as with dexcom g6 I had to play this  game, and decided it was not
worth it and went with the libre 2 from Abbot .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 8:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 10 14:51:35 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 07:51:35 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Sat Jun 10 16:48:28 2023
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:48:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At
At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone through the
ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the sensor dies that
you can continue receiving readings.  Clarity information is now inside the
Dexcom app which I think is helpful.  One thing I'd like to see improved is
how the reading are verbally expressing and staying steady or going up and
down.  It doesn't always match so well with what the graph shows.  The
sensor is tiny and all one piece.  And the warmup time seems like a flash,
maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.  Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 10 18:51:06 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 11:51:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Tandems Pipeline reveal- Mobi patch and Tslim X3
In-Reply-To: <CAMuqSv3AvDKFvefJT=T1duURd0Ck8erK7NxL7ZrjpvwOSzEwGw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAMuqSv3AvDKFvefJT=T1duURd0Ck8erK7NxL7ZrjpvwOSzEwGw@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001a01d99bcc$84162de0$8c4289a0$@gmail.com>

 

 

From: Russell James <4rjames at gmail.com> 
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 12:28 PM
To: gary melconian <gmelconian619 at gmail.com>
Subject: Tandems Pipeline reveal- Mobi patch and Tslim X3

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MXsucV5xkg

 

This is probably what they mention in the video as the T pod:

 

Next generation insulin patch pump designed for ease of use | Sigi

https://sigipump.com/  

 

I don't recall if I sent this information previously...

 

Russ

 


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sat Jun 10 22:30:50 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:30:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 13:03:38 2023
From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com (walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:03:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: [Ohio-Talk] see what the Ohio's Diabetes Action
 Network Division is doing;
 Dexcom, Debbie Wunder and Suzanne Turner's presentations
In-Reply-To: <012e01d99cc7$50d5e3c0$f281ab40$@prodigy.net>
References: <012e01d99cc7$50d5e3c0$f281ab40$.ref@prodigy.net>
 <012e01d99cc7$50d5e3c0$f281ab40$@prodigy.net>
Message-ID: <00a501d99d2e$4e6b94b0$eb42be10$@gmail.com>

Greetings Federation Family and Friends,

 

Thanks to the hard work of the Technology and Resources committees of the
Ohio DAN Division, Under the leadership of Delcenia Brown and Gloria Conway
respectively, we have information regarding diabetes to share with you.

 

The committees of the Ohio DAN are all working diligently to educate,
empower and inspire each of us. This is just another example of what we can
accomplish when we work together.

 

Please read the previous message and open the links.

 

Sincerely,

 

Walter Mitchell

President, Ohio Diabetes Action Network

(513) 250-2432

Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com <mailto:Walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com> 

 

 

 

 

From: Ohio-Talk <ohio-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Delcenia Brown
via Ohio-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2023 8:46 PM
To: 'NFB of Ohio Announcement List' <ohio-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: delcenia at prodigy.net
Subject: [Ohio-Talk] see what the Ohio's Diabetes Action Network Division is
doing

 

Hello, Federation Family, The NFB of Ohio's Diabetes Action Network (DAN)
Division encourage you to check out our Facebook page and our YouTube page. 

 

Check out our recipe and if you miss our May 6 meeting listen to our YouTube
page and hear what Dexcom, Debbie Wunder from National Diabetes Action
Network and executive board member Suzanne Turner have to say about the
upcoming National convention. 

 

Go to: 

 

www.facebook.com/OhioDanDivision/ <http://www.facebook.com/OhioDanDivision/>
.  

 

And

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo2LdDV_40OGxIp3AApnUYw

 

Take the time to Like and follow us. For those of you that are not on
Facebook, help by spreading the word and share the info with your family,
coworkers and friends!

 

Thank you in advance for your consideration.

 

Delcenia Brown

 

 

 

 

 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Mon Jun 12 14:04:42 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:04:42 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 Clarity Questions.
References: <014e01d99d36$d6320f20$82962d60$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <014e01d99d36$d6320f20$82962d60$@verizon.net>

 

Hi All,

 

I think I may have done something either in my Dexcom G6 app or the Clarity
app that messed up the delivery of my reports. I used to always get weekly
summary reports on Sunday that would show how I ran for the week. One would
list the days of the week and the percentage of time for each day that I met
my goals, another would give the total percent of time for all days I was in
control breaking down percentages of very high, high in range, low, and very
low. Another would list out any patterns of highs/lows for both night and
daytime hours.

 

As of yesterday I realized I was not receiving any notifications on my phone
that I could tap and look over the results. I've since tried looking in both
the G6 app and the Clarity app, but I'm not sure what I should look at or
tap as the setting(s) of choice. Does anyone still using Dexcom G6 have
thoughts on what I should be looking for? Thanks for any pointers.

 

Eileen

 


From gtwocher at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 14:20:25 2023
From: gtwocher at gmail.com (Greg Wocher)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:20:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 Clarity Questions.
In-Reply-To: <014e01d99d36$d6320f20$82962d60$@verizon.net>
References: <014e01d99d36$d6320f20$82962d60$.ref@verizon.net>
 <014e01d99d36$d6320f20$82962d60$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <EFA21F79-AE9E-4604-982B-40E26DEA213E@gmail.com>

Hello,
You probably did not do anything wrong at all. The clarity app and website has been down for a bit. From what I was seeing on the Juicebox podcast facebook group, it just came back up yesterday afternoon. 

Greg WOcher

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:04 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> 
> 
> I think I may have done something either in my Dexcom G6 app or the Clarity
> app that messed up the delivery of my reports. I used to always get weekly
> summary reports on Sunday that would show how I ran for the week. One would
> list the days of the week and the percentage of time for each day that I met
> my goals, another would give the total percent of time for all days I was in
> control breaking down percentages of very high, high in range, low, and very
> low. Another would list out any patterns of highs/lows for both night and
> daytime hours.
> 
> 
> 
> As of yesterday I realized I was not receiving any notifications on my phone
> that I could tap and look over the results. I've since tried looking in both
> the G6 app and the Clarity app, but I'm not sure what I should look at or
> tap as the setting(s) of choice. Does anyone still using Dexcom G6 have
> thoughts on what I should be looking for? Thanks for any pointers.
> 
> 
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 15:14:11 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:14:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
Message-ID: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 


From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 15:57:07 2023
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:57:07 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8C08EE7E-1706-4E28-B48E-5F57F117DEE3@gmail.com>

Firstly, I would like to know if this is really necessary. What is the purpose of the QR code and the G7 sensors/transmitters? Do we need this? Please explain! I am actually very leery of things about QR codes and just scanning my phone in And unknown places. At least I think they're unknown places. I'm not that brave. Maybe you are. But I'm not. I don't use Apple Pay for the very same reason. Scares me spotless that somebody else might have a look at my bank account that I may not want . 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 11:15 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
> running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
> 
> 
> 
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
> the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
> aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
> camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
> that pairing was complete.
> 
> 
> 
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
> the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.
> 
> 
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> 
> Milton Ota
> 
> ICAN Island Computer Access Now
> 
> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.
> 
> Unit E
> 
> Fargo, ND 58104-4498
> 
> 
> 
> Ph: (701) 731-0511
> 
> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 16:56:52 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 09:56:52 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <8C08EE7E-1706-4E28-B48E-5F57F117DEE3@gmail.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <8C08EE7E-1706-4E28-B48E-5F57F117DEE3@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001a01d99d4e$e34fad80$a9ef0880$@gmail.com>

Its for the  cgm sensor to pare with the blue tooth  interface . Remember with health apps stil there needs to be a pairing code to make sure its a secure hand shake between x and y  being x for the cgm sensor and y being the  blue tooth interface .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 8:57 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Firstly, I would like to know if this is really necessary. What is the purpose of the QR code and the G7 sensors/transmitters? Do we need this? Please explain! I am actually very leery of things about QR codes and just scanning my phone in And unknown places. At least I think they're unknown places. I'm not that brave. Maybe you are. But I'm not. I don't use Apple Pay for the very same reason. Scares me spotless that somebody else might have a look at my bank account that I may not want . 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 11:15 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
> 
> 
> 
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.
> 
> 
> 
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.
> 
> 
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> 
> Milton Ota
> 
> ICAN Island Computer Access Now
> 
> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.
> 
> Unit E
> 
> Fargo, ND 58104-4498
> 
> 
> 
> Ph: (701) 731-0511
> 
> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 18:12:22 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:12:22 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <009a01d99d59$70b376c0$521a6440$@gmail.com>

Thanks Milton, I'll try it when I replace my sensor. I wasn't sure how that
worked.  

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: Monday, June 12, 2023 8:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 12 21:25:43 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:25:43 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 21:56:31 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 14:56:31 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 12 22:33:56 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:33:56 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <001801d99d7d$f9fb2940$edf17bc0$@gmail.com>

I will let you know what happens on  dexcom g7 app on the android side with
talk back .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Mon Jun 12 22:53:14 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:53:14 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <003a01d99d80$ac1df740$0459e5c0$@verizon.net>

Hi Veronica,

Thanks for the information on the G7. I've been debating if I wanted to
upgrade or not, but hearing this and being satisfied with the G6 I am going
to hold off on updating my Dexcom.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jun 13 00:10:05 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:10:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002401d99d8b$68859460$3990bd20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Less, you can find the stop sensor buttons? When I am in the connection tab,
then choose sensor, it reads the start time and end time, but no other
buttons. Can you describe what you find? I do know I'm not the only one
having this problem, so it could be one of those things that happens on some
phones and not others. But in a way, if it looks like VoiceOver not seeing
everything as separate items, you wouldn't think that would be phone
specific.
I'd really appreciate a description of your screen.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 00:16:09 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:16:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <003a01d99d80$ac1df740$0459e5c0$@verizon.net>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
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 <003a01d99d80$ac1df740$0459e5c0$@verizon.net>
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Especially if your using a pump , from what i am reading  online, is not yet
integrated with dexcom g7.that is what  is stated when you research online
for insulin pump intergration and dexcom g7 . 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Veronica,

Thanks for the information on the G7. I've been debating if I wanted to
upgrade or not, but hearing this and being satisfied with the G6 I am going
to hold off on updating my Dexcom.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jun 13 00:26:18 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:26:18 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000a01d99d8c$41dd3a60$c597af20$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <003a01d99d80$ac1df740$0459e5c0$@verizon.net>
 <000a01d99d8c$41dd3a60$c597af20$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000a01d99d8d$ac072800$04157800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Gary, I am on a pump, but my pump is not integrated with Dexcom. So I'm not
limited that way. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Especially if your using a pump , from what i am reading  online, is not yet
integrated with dexcom g7.that is what  is stated when you research online
for insulin pump intergration and dexcom g7 . 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Veronica,

Thanks for the information on the G7. I've been debating if I wanted to
upgrade or not, but hearing this and being satisfied with the G6 I am going
to hold off on updating my Dexcom.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jun 13 00:27:25 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:27:25 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000c01d99d8d$d3e43c00$7bacb400$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi Less.
I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
to send all of the details to Dexcom.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 01:18:41 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:18:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000a01d99d8d$ac072800$04157800$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
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Thanks, I see. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Gary, I am on a pump, but my pump is not integrated with Dexcom. So I'm not
limited that way. 
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:16 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Especially if your using a pump , from what i am reading  online, is not yet
integrated with dexcom g7.that is what  is stated when you research online
for insulin pump intergration and dexcom g7 . 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Veronica,

Thanks for the information on the G7. I've been debating if I wanted to
upgrade or not, but hearing this and being satisfied with the G6 I am going
to hold off on updating my Dexcom.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 01:23:09 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:23:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000c01d99d8d$d3e43c00$7bacb400$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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 <000c01d99d8d$d3e43c00$7bacb400$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <014601d99d95$9db87620$d9296260$@gmail.com>

I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
days I have left.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Less.
I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
to send all of the details to Dexcom.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jun 13 01:54:00 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 18:54:00 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <014601d99d95$9db87620$d9296260$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>
 <000c01d99d8d$d3e43c00$7bacb400$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <014601d99d95$9db87620$d9296260$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000901d99d99$ecf11540$c6d33fc0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me how
much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to the
stop or replace sensor buttons?
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
days I have left.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Less.
I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
to send all of the details to Dexcom.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 04:55:17 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:55:17 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000901d99d99$ecf11540$c6d33fc0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <011101d99d78$bff2ff70$3fd8fe50$@gmail.com>
 <000c01d99d8d$d3e43c00$7bacb400$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <014601d99d95$9db87620$d9296260$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d99$ecf11540$c6d33fc0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <014e01d99db3$3fe661b0$bfb32510$@gmail.com>

I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me how
much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to the
stop or replace sensor buttons?
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
days I have left.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Less.
I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
to send all of the details to Dexcom.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jun 13 05:05:14 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:05:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report how
people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little earlier,
depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to stop or replace
the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me how
much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to the
stop or replace sensor buttons?
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
days I have left.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Less.
I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
to send all of the details to Dexcom.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Jun 13 05:23:52 2023
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:23:52 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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References: <000901d99db4$a431edf0$ec95c9d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <7B3EE020-DF3B-4BB8-94E0-8F286C5E9BC0@comcast.net>

Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
Patricia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report how
> people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little earlier,
> depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to stop or replace
> the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin>
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me how
> much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
> when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to the
> stop or replace sensor buttons?
> Thanks.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
> days I have left.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi Less.
> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
> Thanks.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi everyone.
> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
> profile tab. 
> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
> on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
> releasing.
> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
> experience.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
> Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
> the Samsung line up.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi All,
> 
>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
> Warmly,
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
> Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
> g7 .  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi,
> 
> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
> have the same pass word.
> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
> this on, and get it set up in the app.
> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
> Just wanted to share.
> Dar
> 
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From taylor9209 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 10:10:05 2023
From: taylor9209 at gmail.com (Taylor Scott)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:10:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Hi Patricia.
This is one good thing about the G7.
Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the
sensor says. lol
Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the
new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.

For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just
activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
No warm up.

Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to
be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I
can't get it to work anymore.
Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS
update changed it.



On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If results
> are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do hope they get
> this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get the G7 as soon as
> Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I frequently stop my sensor
> anywhere from a few hours to a day early to avoid the inconvenience of
> having to change it during meetings, social events, travel days. I also
> understand that the option where you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in
> the app, and for some reason this is something I tend to need to do more
> often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report how
>> people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little earlier,
>> depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to stop or
>> replace
>> the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin>
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me
>> how
>> much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
>> when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to
>> the
>> stop or replace sensor buttons?
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>> days I have left.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi Less.
>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>> it
>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>> want
>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi everyone.
>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>> the
>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>> in
>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>> time
>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>> calibration.
>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>> profile tab.
>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>> quiet
>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>> releasing.
>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>> experience.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>> the Samsung line up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>> upgrade
>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>> match
>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>> hours.
>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>> Warmly,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>> for
>> g7 .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>> have the same pass word.
>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>> Just wanted to share.
>> Dar
>>
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 15:17:38 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:17:38 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Mine doesn't do that it is just very straight fordward the only thing I
haven't been able to do so far is use the camera to get the code I have to
used sighted help.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report how
people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little earlier,
depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to stop or replace
the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me how
much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to the
stop or replace sensor buttons?
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
days I have left.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Less.
I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate it
if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I want
to send all of the details to Dexcom.
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I have a 14 pro and it works great.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
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Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 15:20:19 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:20:19 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <7B3EE020-DF3B-4BB8-94E0-8F286C5E9BC0@comcast.net>
References: <000901d99db4$a431edf0$ec95c9d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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It seems as accurate as the G6 was. It may depend on where you put the sensor. I wear it on my leg about a hands width above my knee.  They want you to wear it on the back of your arm but I ripped 2 of them off that way.

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: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:24 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
Patricia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets 
> you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
> Thanks.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
> many days I have left.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi Less.
> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
> Thanks.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi everyone.
> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the 
> stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility 
> look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as 
> separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support 
> says they've seen this with other users and hopefully they'll work on 
> this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. 
> I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the 
> profile tab.
> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out 
> that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can 
> still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the 
> quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only 
> way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. 
> That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period 
> at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we 
> shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
> before releasing.
> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
> experience.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and 
> factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi All,
> 
>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout 
> of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with 
> the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you 
> only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was 
> my experience with the one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  
> You get a 12-hour grace period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always 
> match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
> Warmly,
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
> dexcom for
> g7 .  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi,
> 
> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
> don't have the same pass word.
> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
> Just wanted to share.
> Dar
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 15:37:41 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:37:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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That's exactly what I have experienced, and you don't need to stop the sensor anymore you just start the new one and it just works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Patricia.
This is one good thing about the G7.
Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.

For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
No warm up.

Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't get it to work anymore.
Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update changed it.



On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social 
> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can 
> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is 
> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All 
>> kinds of stuff.
>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe 
>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>> days I have left.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi Less.
>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>> it
>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>> want
>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi everyone.
>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>> the
>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>> in
>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>> time
>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>> calibration.
>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>> profile tab.
>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>> quiet
>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>> releasing.
>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>> experience.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>> the Samsung line up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>> upgrade
>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>> match
>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>> hours.
>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>> Warmly,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>> for
>> g7 .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>> have the same pass word.
>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>> Just wanted to share.
>> Dar
>>
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 17:18:51 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:18:51 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Patricia, why not  hold off .use what  works till things  are ironed out with  the  Dexcom g7. If things  work then why change it.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:24 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
Patricia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets 
> you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
> Thanks.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
> many days I have left.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi Less.
> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
> Thanks.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi everyone.
> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the 
> stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility 
> look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as 
> separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support 
> says they've seen this with other users and hopefully they'll work on 
> this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. 
> I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the 
> profile tab.
> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out 
> that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can 
> still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the 
> quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only 
> way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. 
> That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period 
> at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we 
> shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
> before releasing.
> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
> experience.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and 
> factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi All,
> 
>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout 
> of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with 
> the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you 
> only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was 
> my experience with the one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  
> You get a 12-hour grace period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always 
> match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
> Warmly,
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> gary via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
> dexcom for
> g7 .  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Hi,
> 
> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
> 
> HTH.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
> don't have the same pass word.
> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
> Just wanted to share.
> Dar
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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Tue Jun 13 17:24:28 2023
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:24:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I am really looking forward to the potentially no warm-up time at all option. it has been Murphy?s Law, that that?s often during the time, when my blood sugar does unwanted things, especially because control IQ is disabled during the warm-up.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2023, at 3:10 AM, Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the
> sensor says. lol
> Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the
> new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.
> 
> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.
> 
> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS
> update changed it.
> 
> 
> 
>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If results
>> are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do hope they get
>> this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get the G7 as soon as
>> Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I frequently stop my sensor
>> anywhere from a few hours to a day early to avoid the inconvenience of
>> having to change it during meetings, social events, travel days. I also
>> understand that the option where you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in
>> the app, and for some reason this is something I tend to need to do more
>> often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report how
>>> people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little earlier,
>>> depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to stop or
>>> replace
>>> the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin>
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>> 
>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me
>>> how
>>> much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
>>> when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to
>>> the
>>> stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>> days I have left.
>>> 
>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>> it
>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>> want
>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>> 
>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>> the
>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>> in
>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>> time
>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>> profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>> quiet
>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>> releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>> the Samsung line up.
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> Hi All,
>>> 
>>>    I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>> upgrade
>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>> match
>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>> hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>> for
>>> g7 .
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>> 
>>> HTH.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>> gina
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>> 
>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>> have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar
>>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Jun 13 17:25:36 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:25:36 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Actually, if you ever have a problem with a sensor as I did, you do need to stop it. If you have to have an MRI, you do need to stop the sensor. 
I use the Seeing AI app to read the code. The number is on the applicator itself. It is a round cyllinder shape with a giant button on one side. If you place the applicator in front of you and aim the big button towards twelve o'clock, then the code is on the side closest to you. My problem is that there are so many numbers, it's often hard to figure out which one is the code.
I do like how easily it pairs the transmitter with the phone though.
But man that blue tooth is fussy! I actually did my first calibration yesterday and once I found it, it wasn't too bad. A lot more confirms and saves though. My first sensor was very inaccurate on my arm so tech support had me go back to my belly.
But I do know they're working on the app, as well as giving more customer service training to the team.
Stay tuned.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:38 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

That's exactly what I have experienced, and you don't need to stop the sensor anymore you just start the new one and it just works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Patricia.
This is one good thing about the G7.
Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.

For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
No warm up.

Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't get it to work anymore.
Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update changed it.



On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social 
> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can 
> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is 
> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All 
>> kinds of stuff.
>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe 
>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>> days I have left.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi Less.
>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>> it
>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>> want
>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi everyone.
>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>> the
>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>> in
>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>> time
>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>> calibration.
>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>> profile tab.
>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>> quiet
>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>> releasing.
>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>> experience.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>> the Samsung line up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>> upgrade
>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>> match
>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>> hours.
>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>> Warmly,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>> for
>> g7 .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>> have the same pass word.
>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>> Just wanted to share.
>> Dar
>>
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 17:26:14 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:26:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Patricia.
This is one good thing about the G7.
Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.

For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
No warm up.

Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't get it to work anymore.
Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update changed it.



On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social 
> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can 
> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is 
> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All 
>> kinds of stuff.
>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe 
>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>> days I have left.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi Less.
>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>> it
>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>> want
>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi everyone.
>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>> the
>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>> in
>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>> time
>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>> calibration.
>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>> profile tab.
>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>> quiet
>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>> releasing.
>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>> experience.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>> the Samsung line up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>> upgrade
>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>> match
>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>> hours.
>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>> Warmly,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>> via
>> Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>> for
>> g7 .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>> have the same pass word.
>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>> Just wanted to share.
>> Dar
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 17:32:36 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 10:32:36 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Thanks for the update on the dexcom g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:26 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Actually, if you ever have a problem with a sensor as I did, you do need to stop it. If you have to have an MRI, you do need to stop the sensor. 
I use the Seeing AI app to read the code. The number is on the applicator itself. It is a round cyllinder shape with a giant button on one side. If you place the applicator in front of you and aim the big button towards twelve o'clock, then the code is on the side closest to you. My problem is that there are so many numbers, it's often hard to figure out which one is the code.
I do like how easily it pairs the transmitter with the phone though.
But man that blue tooth is fussy! I actually did my first calibration yesterday and once I found it, it wasn't too bad. A lot more confirms and saves though. My first sensor was very inaccurate on my arm so tech support had me go back to my belly.
But I do know they're working on the app, as well as giving more customer service training to the team.
Stay tuned.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:38 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

That's exactly what I have experienced, and you don't need to stop the sensor anymore you just start the new one and it just works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Patricia.
This is one good thing about the G7.
Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.

For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
No warm up.

Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't get it to work anymore.
Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update changed it.



On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social 
> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can 
> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is 
> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All 
>> kinds of stuff.
>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe 
>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>> many days I have left.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi Less.
>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi everyone.
>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the 
>> stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility 
>> look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as 
>> separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support 
>> says they've seen this with other users and hopefully they'll work on 
>> this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a sensor on the iPhone 
>> app.
>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>> this problem with the G6.
>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>> calibration.
>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>> the profile tab.
>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so 
>> we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>> before releasing.
>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>> experience.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased 
>> with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now 
>> you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that 
>> was my experience with the one sensor I've gone through the ten days 
>> with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the sensor dies that you 
>> can continue receiving readings.
>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>> and all one piece.
>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 
>> hours.
>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>> Warmly,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>> dexcom for
>> g7 .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>> don't have the same pass word.
>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>> Just wanted to share.
>> Dar
>>
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jun 13 19:37:20 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:37:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <02a301d99e1c$2821b1b0$78651510$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <fbf05d4e.8e38.4cce.b0c5.a19aa72a88a4@samobile.net>

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would 
be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be 
> doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't 
> get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update 
> changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social
>> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can
>> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is
>> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in 
>> accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to
>>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All
>>> kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows
>>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time,
>>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe
>>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>> days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>> it
>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>> want
>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>> the
>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>> in
>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>> time
>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>> profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>> quiet
>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>> releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>> the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>> upgrade
>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>> match
>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>> hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>> for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>> gina
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>> have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 13 22:09:00 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:09:00 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <fbf05d4e.8e38.4cce.b0c5.a19aa72a88a4@samobile.net>
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I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be 
> doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't 
> get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update 
> changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social
>> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can
>> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is
>> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in 
>> accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to
>>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All
>>> kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows
>>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time,
>>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe
>>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>> days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>> it
>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>> want
>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>> the
>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>> in
>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>> time
>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>> profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>> quiet
>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>> releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>> the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>> upgrade
>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>> match
>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>> hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>> for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>> gina
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>> have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Jun 14 02:57:14 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:57:14 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <00c701d99e43$a8af2bb0$fa0d8310$@gmail.com>
References: <02a301d99e1c$2821b1b0$78651510$@gmail.com>
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Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be 
> doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't 
> get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update 
> changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social
>> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can
>> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is
>> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in 
>> accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to
>>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All
>>> kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows
>>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time,
>>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe
>>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>> days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>> it
>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>> want
>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Veronica
>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>> the
>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>> in
>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>> time
>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>> profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>> quiet
>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>> releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>> the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>> upgrade
>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>> match
>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>> hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>> via
>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>> for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>> gina
>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>> have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Wed Jun 14 03:55:28 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (Dar)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:55:28 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000301d99e6b$ecfe2c30$c6fa8490$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000301d99e6b$ecfe2c30$c6fa8490$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <209C94C0-31AE-4FA1-AAF4-0D3FC561BAD2@mysero.net>

That made me laugh out loud  
So you wear. It on your tummy!  I like that!  

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 


> On Jun 13, 2023, at 8:58 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Two things here.
> First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
> As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
> The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
> In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin>
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
> I thought maybe I would have to change it.
> Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
> I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
> When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
> Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
> Will the doctor see the readings?
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>> Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
>> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
>> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
>> warm up time.
> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be 
>> doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't 
>> get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update 
>> changed it.
> 
> 
> 
>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to
>>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social
>>> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can
>>> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is
>>> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in 
>>> accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little
>>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to
>>>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All
>>>> kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows
>>>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time,
>>>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe
>>>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>>> days I have left.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Veronica
>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>>> it
>>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>>> want
>>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Veronica
>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>>> the
>>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>>> in
>>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>>> time
>>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>>> profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>>> quiet
>>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>>> releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>> via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>>> the Samsung line up.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi All,
> 
>>>>    I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>>> upgrade
>>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>>> match
>>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>>> hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>> via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>>> for
>>>> g7 .
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi,
> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
> 
>>>> HTH.
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>>> gina
>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>>> have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
> 
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> 
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Wed Jun 14 05:56:12 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:56:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? 
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Thu Jun 15 16:59:39 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 09:59:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? 
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
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>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
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>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
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>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 15 17:40:31 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:40:31 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Libre 3 is that what they are switching to . the libre 3 has a 33 foot blue tooth range.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 10:00 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From bernienfb75 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 15 18:24:31 2023
From: bernienfb75 at gmail.com (Bernadette Jacobs)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:24:31 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I had a conversation with the diabetic educator in our office just yesterday afternoon. My plan is, to wait this thing out. I'm not going to panic about the Dexcom G7. I will wait this thing out and see if they make their improvements right away. I just want to see what they do first. Anybody who depends on technology knows that the last thing one should do is to immediately jump on the bandwagon when something new comes out. Because, when it comes out, it usually has all kinds of bugs. My philosophy is, let them iron out the bugs, first. Then jump on board!! That's my plan.  And that diabetic educator in my office agreed with me. She's a ttechy, too. 

Bern

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 15, 2023, at 1:41 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Libre 3 is that what they are switching to . the libre 3 has a 33 foot blue tooth range.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 10:00 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.    
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Two things here.
> First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
> As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
> The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
> In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
> I thought maybe I would have to change it.
> Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
> I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
> When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
> Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
> Will the doctor see the readings?
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>> Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
>> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
>> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
>> warm up time.
> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
>> update changed it.
> 
> 
> 
>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>>> many days I have left.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>>> this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>>> the profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>>> before releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi All,
> 
>>>>    I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>>> and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>>> 2 hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>>> dexcom for
>>>> g7 .
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi,
> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
> 
>>>> HTH.
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 15 19:43:41 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:43:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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That much is true.wait a while and se what happens.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 11:25 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I had a conversation with the diabetic educator in our office just yesterday afternoon. My plan is, to wait this thing out. I'm not going to panic about the Dexcom G7. I will wait this thing out and see if they make their improvements right away. I just want to see what they do first. Anybody who depends on technology knows that the last thing one should do is to immediately jump on the bandwagon when something new comes out. Because, when it comes out, it usually has all kinds of bugs. My philosophy is, let them iron out the bugs, first. Then jump on board!! That's my plan.  And that diabetic educator in my office agreed with me. She's a ttechy, too. 

Bern

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> On Jun 15, 2023, at 1:41 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Libre 3 is that what they are switching to . the libre 3 has a 33 foot blue tooth range.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 10:00 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.    
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> Two things here.
> First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
> As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
> The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
> In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. 
> <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.
> 
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
> I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
> I thought maybe I would have to change it.
> Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
> I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
> When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
> Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
> Will the doctor see the readings?
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>> Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when 
>> the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you 
>> have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you 
>> have 0 warm up time.
> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
>> update changed it.
> 
> 
> 
>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early 
>>> to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I 
>>> would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a 
>>>> little earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you 
>>>> choose to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me 
>>>> how many days I have left.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading.
>>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>>> this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>>> the profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage.
>>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>>> before releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi All,
> 
>>>>    I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after 
>>>> the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>>> and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of
>>>> 2 hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>>> dexcom for
>>>> g7 .
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> Hi,
> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
> 
>>>> HTH.
> 
> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how 
>>>> to put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Thu Jun 15 22:38:34 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:38:34 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Hi Veronica,

As I previously mentioned I'm still using Dexcom G6 and I'm not in a rush to switch to the G7. The question has crossed my thoughts, however, if Dexcom will be discontinuing the G6 in a push to move people over to the G7. Have you heard anything along those lines from reliable sources? 

Thanks.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From womantech at gmail.com  Thu Jun 15 22:40:11 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (Amy Ruell)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 18:40:11 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <FE19A70F-D938-421B-BAF9-857DBCD30C48@comcast.net>
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Hello,
I just got my Dexcom G7 yesterday. I don?t know whether I will be able to keep it, as I was given  egg sample, and Medicare is giving me a very hard time because I?m not on insulin. Anyway, I am running version 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
I have noticed the signal loss on Bluetooth if I don?t keep the phone right next to me. I haven?t yet Found any information about an expiringsensor, as I have my first one on. One question I have is about calibration. Why do you need to calibrate and where is that sitting, please? Also, other than breaking your finger, is there anyway to determine whether the unit is reporting your blood sugars accurately? Thanks very much.
Amy.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2023, at 1:26 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I am really looking forward to the potentially no warm-up time at all option. it has been Murphy?s Law, that that?s often during the time, when my blood sugar does unwanted things, especially because control IQ is disabled during the warm-up.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 3:10 AM, Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the
>> sensor says. lol
>> Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the
>> new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.
>> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
>> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS
>> update changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If results
>>> are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do hope they get
>>> this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get the G7 as soon as
>>> Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I frequently stop my sensor
>>> anywhere from a few hours to a day early to avoid the inconvenience of
>>> having to change it during meetings, social events, travel days. I also
>>> understand that the option where you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in
>>> the app, and for some reason this is something I tend to need to do more
>>> often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report how
>>>> people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little earlier,
>>>> depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to stop or
>>>> replace
>>>> the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin>
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Veronica
>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows me
>>>> how
>>>> much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, then
>>>> when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe gets you to
>>>> the
>>>> stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>>> days I have left.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Veronica
>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>>> it
>>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>>> want
>>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Veronica
>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>>> the
>>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>>> in
>>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>>> time
>>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>>> profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>>> quiet
>>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>>> releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>> via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>>> the Samsung line up.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>>> upgrade
>>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>>> match
>>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>>> hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>> via
>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>>> for
>>>> g7 .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>>> 
>>>> HTH.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>>> gina
>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>>> have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
>>>> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 00:15:26 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:15:26 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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That  sucks.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hello,
I just got my Dexcom G7 yesterday. I don?t know whether I will be able to keep it, as I was given  egg sample, and Medicare is giving me a very hard time because I?m not on insulin. Anyway, I am running version 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
I have noticed the signal loss on Bluetooth if I don?t keep the phone right next to me. I haven?t yet Found any information about an expiringsensor, as I have my first one on. One question I have is about calibration. Why do you need to calibrate and where is that sitting, please? Also, other than breaking your finger, is there anyway to determine whether the unit is reporting your blood sugars accurately? Thanks very much.
Amy.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2023, at 1:26 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I am really looking forward to the potentially no warm-up time at all option. it has been Murphy?s Law, that that?s often during the time, when my blood sugar does unwanted things, especially because control IQ is disabled during the warm-up.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 3:10 AM, Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when 
>> the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you 
>> have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you 
>> have 0 warm up time.
>> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
>> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
>> update changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early 
>>> to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a 
>>>> little earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you 
>>>> choose to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. 
>>>> Why? All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me 
>>>> how many days I have left.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor 
>>>> reading. Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good 
>>>> about lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not 
>>>> have this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>>> the profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and 
>>>> manage. I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>>> before releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after 
>>>> the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>>> and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>>> 2 hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>>> dexcom for
>>>> g7 .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>>> 
>>>> HTH.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how 
>>>> to put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 00:18:04 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:18:04 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I am also getting the run around with insurance for dexcom g7 at two of my local pharmacies that  I have tried.these folks have no clue on how  to  use the databases or  figure out the  process involved.guess  will stick to my libre for the time being as its cheaper and it does not require  a wwild goose chase.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Veronica,

As I previously mentioned I'm still using Dexcom G6 and I'm not in a rush to switch to the G7. The question has crossed my thoughts, however, if Dexcom will be discontinuing the G6 in a push to move people over to the G7. Have you heard anything along those lines from reliable sources? 

Thanks.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading.
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage.
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 00:19:06 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 17:19:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Not tha I am aware of a finger prick to compare the finger prick against  the cgm system. 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hello,
I just got my Dexcom G7 yesterday. I don?t know whether I will be able to keep it, as I was given  egg sample, and Medicare is giving me a very hard time because I?m not on insulin. Anyway, I am running version 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
I have noticed the signal loss on Bluetooth if I don?t keep the phone right next to me. I haven?t yet Found any information about an expiringsensor, as I have my first one on. One question I have is about calibration. Why do you need to calibrate and where is that sitting, please? Also, other than breaking your finger, is there anyway to determine whether the unit is reporting your blood sugars accurately? Thanks very much.
Amy.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2023, at 1:26 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I am really looking forward to the potentially no warm-up time at all option. it has been Murphy?s Law, that that?s often during the time, when my blood sugar does unwanted things, especially because control IQ is disabled during the warm-up.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 3:10 AM, Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when 
>> the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you 
>> have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you 
>> have 0 warm up time.
>> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
>> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
>> update changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early 
>>> to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a 
>>>> little earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you 
>>>> choose to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. 
>>>> Why? All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me 
>>>> how many days I have left.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor 
>>>> reading. Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good 
>>>> about lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not 
>>>> have this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>>> the profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and 
>>>> manage. I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>>> before releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after 
>>>> the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>>> and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>>> 2 hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>>> dexcom for
>>>> g7 .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>>> 
>>>> HTH.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how 
>>>> to put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
>>>> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 00:40:47 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:40:47 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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Hi  Amy,
To do the calibration, you will find at the bottom of your screen the second tab called History. Double tap that, Tap on Event at the top even though it says it is grayed.

>From the top of the next screen double tap Blood Glucose Finger Stick or Calibration.

>From the next screen swipe right from the top until you get to User Calibration.

You will then need to find the Edit Field and the numeric keyboard below that. Enter your glucose monitor reading in the field and find the SAVE button. 

You will then be prompted to Confirm your entry which is a button. 

Once all that is done it takes a few minutes to calibrate.

I, too have found that I will loose the Blutooth connection at different times of the day even when I have the phone right in my pocket. In checking the Dexcom website for compatibility iOS 16.5 has not been officially approved but a few of us who are using an iPhone 14 Pro and installed iOS 16.5  have been finding that it works to our liking.

Milton
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 5:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hello,
I just got my Dexcom G7 yesterday. I don?t know whether I will be able to keep it, as I was given  egg sample, and Medicare is giving me a very hard time because I?m not on insulin. Anyway, I am running version 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
I have noticed the signal loss on Bluetooth if I don?t keep the phone right next to me. I haven?t yet Found any information about an expiringsensor, as I have my first one on. One question I have is about calibration. Why do you need to calibrate and where is that sitting, please? Also, other than breaking your finger, is there anyway to determine whether the unit is reporting your blood sugars accurately? Thanks very much.
Amy.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2023, at 1:26 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I am really looking forward to the potentially no warm-up time at all option. it has been Murphy?s Law, that that?s often during the time, when my blood sugar does unwanted things, especially because control IQ is disabled during the warm-up.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 3:10 AM, Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when 
>> the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you 
>> have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you 
>> have 0 warm up time.
>> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
>> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
>> update changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early 
>>> to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a 
>>>> little earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you 
>>>> choose to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. 
>>>> Why? All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me 
>>>> how many days I have left.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor 
>>>> reading. Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good 
>>>> about lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not 
>>>> have this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>>> the profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and 
>>>> manage. I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>>> before releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after 
>>>> the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>>> and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>>> 2 hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>>> dexcom for
>>>> g7 .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>>> 
>>>> HTH.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how 
>>>> to put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
>>>> 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Fri Jun 16 01:45:11 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:45:11 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
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Message-ID: <04ba01d99ff4$30f046b0$92d0d410$@aol.com>

The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us wait
longer.

 

I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for the
upgrade free when the FDA approved it.

 

I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription for the
new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from the office
basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic trainer requesting
him to contact me.  Well I had already called him last week and I was told
he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to contact him when  I received the
upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.  

 

This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom them
until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare needs to come
out an insurance code for this.

 

I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an insurance
code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".

 

This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with insurance
codes and approvals.

 

Joyce


From blindhands at aol.com  Fri Jun 16 01:56:36 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:56:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?
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On the old 6g or the new 7 is there a way to change what it says for High &
Lows?  

 

I cannot stand it yelling out  Low blood sugar critical!  The  long loud &
long beeping is a big enough problem explaining to everyone, but I wish I
could take out the "critical" out of all the warnings.

 

Joyce

I will be happy when I can go on with the Medtronic.


From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 02:13:47 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:13:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I've heard that they'll eventually switch everyone to the G6, but no timeline. They really can't discontinue the G6 till the pump companies have made the switch. So you're safe for awhile. <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:39 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Veronica,

As I previously mentioned I'm still using Dexcom G6 and I'm not in a rush to switch to the G7. The question has crossed my thoughts, however, if Dexcom will be discontinuing the G6 in a push to move people over to the G7. Have you heard anything along those lines from reliable sources? 

Thanks.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
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Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
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>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 02:16:36 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:16:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?
In-Reply-To: <053201d99ff5$c9283680$5b78a380$@aol.com>
References: <053201d99ff5$c9283680$5b78a380$.ref@aol.com>
 <053201d99ff5$c9283680$5b78a380$@aol.com>
Message-ID: <025e01d99ff8$93f14a30$bbd3de90$@gmail.com>

I remember that the G6 to change the lows and highs it was found in the
settings

In the G7 I didn't see a way to change the lows and highs.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?

On the old 6g or the new 7 is there a way to change what it says for High &
Lows?  

 

I cannot stand it yelling out  Low blood sugar critical!  The  long loud &
long beeping is a big enough problem explaining to everyone, but I wish I
could take out the "critical" out of all the warnings.

 

Joyce

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 02:17:18 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:17:18 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?
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I hate that extra wording as well. I haven't found a way to take it out
either. 
Too many lawyers involved these days. 
Veronica


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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?

On the old 6g or the new 7 is there a way to change what it says for High &
Lows?  

 

I cannot stand it yelling out  Low blood sugar critical!  The  long loud &
long beeping is a big enough problem explaining to everyone, but I wish I
could take out the "critical" out of all the warnings.

 

Joyce

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 02:20:49 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 19:20:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
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I'm using a 13 pro with iOS 16.3 and my screen looked a little different. When I enter the sensor pairing code, the screen has looked different each time. Can't wait to see what it looks like on Saturday. I do wish it were easier to find the code on the applicator. Mine gave me three different 4-digit numbers and I had no idea which one was the code. 
Boy am I watching for updates!
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 5:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi  Amy,
To do the calibration, you will find at the bottom of your screen the second tab called History. Double tap that, Tap on Event at the top even though it says it is grayed.

>From the top of the next screen double tap Blood Glucose Finger Stick or Calibration.

>From the next screen swipe right from the top until you get to User Calibration.

You will then need to find the Edit Field and the numeric keyboard below that. Enter your glucose monitor reading in the field and find the SAVE button. 

You will then be prompted to Confirm your entry which is a button. 

Once all that is done it takes a few minutes to calibrate.

I, too have found that I will loose the Blutooth connection at different times of the day even when I have the phone right in my pocket. In checking the Dexcom website for compatibility iOS 16.5 has not been officially approved but a few of us who are using an iPhone 14 Pro and installed iOS 16.5  have been finding that it works to our liking.

Milton
 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 5:40 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hello,
I just got my Dexcom G7 yesterday. I don?t know whether I will be able to keep it, as I was given  egg sample, and Medicare is giving me a very hard time because I?m not on insulin. Anyway, I am running version 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
I have noticed the signal loss on Bluetooth if I don?t keep the phone right next to me. I haven?t yet Found any information about an expiringsensor, as I have my first one on. One question I have is about calibration. Why do you need to calibrate and where is that sitting, please? Also, other than breaking your finger, is there anyway to determine whether the unit is reporting your blood sugars accurately? Thanks very much.
Amy.


Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 13, 2023, at 1:26 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I am really looking forward to the potentially no warm-up time at all option. it has been Murphy?s Law, that that?s often during the time, when my blood sugar does unwanted things, especially because control IQ is disabled during the warm-up.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 3:10 AM, Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi Patricia.
>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when 
>> the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you 
>> have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you 
>> have 0 warm up time.
>> 
>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>> No warm up.
>> 
>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
>> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
>> can't get it to work anymore.
>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
>> update changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early 
>>> to avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
>>> Patricia
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a 
>>>> little earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you 
>>>> choose to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. 
>>>> Why? All kinds of stuff.
>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me 
>>>> how many days I have left.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Less.
>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>> Thanks.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>>> 
>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor 
>>>> reading. Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good 
>>>> about lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not 
>>>> have this problem with the G6.
>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>>> calibration.
>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>>> the profile tab.
>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and 
>>>> manage. I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>>> before releasing.
>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>>> experience.
>>>> Veronica
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi All,
>>>> 
>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after 
>>>> the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>>> and all one piece.
>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 
>>>> 2 hours.
>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>> Warmly,
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>>> dexcom for
>>>> g7 .
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> Hi,
>>>> 
>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>>> 
>>>> HTH.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>>> 
>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how 
>>>> to put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>> Dar
>>>> 
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From mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 02:37:11 2023
From: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com (mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:37:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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Gary, I love your simple explanation, thank you! 

Berni, I too am very leery when it comes to bank stuff for the same reasons you mentioned! 
Mary 


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 11:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; mota1252 at gmail.com
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Its for the  cgm sensor to pare with the blue tooth  interface . Remember with health apps stil there needs to be a pairing code to make sure its a secure hand shake between x and y  being x for the cgm sensor and y being the  blue tooth interface .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 8:57 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Firstly, I would like to know if this is really necessary. What is the purpose of the QR code and the G7 sensors/transmitters? Do we need this? Please explain! I am actually very leery of things about QR codes and just scanning my phone in And unknown places. At least I think they're unknown places. I'm not that brave. Maybe you are. But I'm not. I don't use Apple Pay for the very same reason. Scares me spotless that somebody else might have a look at my bank account that I may not want . 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 12, 2023, at 11:15 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
> 
> 
> 
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.
> 
> 
> 
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.
> 
> 
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> 
> Milton Ota
> 
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From mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 03:18:02 2023
From: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com (mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:18:02 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

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Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

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Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 04:08:27 2023
From: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com (mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 23:08:27 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <022c01d9a008$33f66ab0$9be34010$@gmail.com>

Thanks so much, Veronica for your explanation of your experience, as well!
It's so good for all of us blind users to keep up on how  we, a target
market of Dexcom's consumers, are having to adjust to their products. With
so many blind sharing on these lists serves, I'm hoping the blind users of
the G7, are also sharing and calling the company, regarding personal
experiences, as you are. 

Doesn't it seem that after a while, changes with products would just have to
happen because of the requested need from so many of their consumers? 

I do love Dexcom and very thankful for their openness  and interest to user
feedback! 

Mary 


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 4:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 04:13:13 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:13:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <022c01d9a008$33f66ab0$9be34010$@gmail.com>
References: <0d18666f.9f7e.4668.9ff1.4a5349ef26fd@samobile.net>
 <005801d99b93$32cdb4a0$98691de0$@gmail.com>
 <02b201d99bab$0e0d0ef0$2a272cd0$@gmail.com>
 <007301d99bbb$61f535f0$25dfa1d0$@gmail.com>
 <00e201d99beb$35f32f90$a1d98eb0$@gmail.com>
 <000901d99d74$72057df0$561079d0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <022c01d9a008$33f66ab0$9be34010$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002a01d9a008$de8040f0$9b80c2d0$@gmail.com>

No, they are   a company.all they care is about sales annd not a particular
group , but that they sell or service to a bunch of users and candidates
that are ssales targets for their products and services. Unfortunately that
is   how  the business world works lately .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:08 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Thanks so much, Veronica for your explanation of your experience, as well!
It's so good for all of us blind users to keep up on how  we, a target
market of Dexcom's consumers, are having to adjust to their products. With
so many blind sharing on these lists serves, I'm hoping the blind users of
the G7, are also sharing and calling the company, regarding personal
experiences, as you are. 

Doesn't it seem that after a while, changes with products would just have to
happen because of the requested need from so many of their consumers? 

I do love Dexcom and very thankful for their openness  and interest to user
feedback! 

Mary 


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 4:26 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi everyone.
I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait! 
The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at the
screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone in
your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the time
it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6. 
There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find calibration.
Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
profile tab. 
Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the quiet
setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
on the main screen, in the glucose tab. 
Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
releasing.
I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
experience.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
the Samsung line up.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi All,

     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the upgrade
changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always match
so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 hours.
Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
Warmly,
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via
Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom for
g7 .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi,

If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

HTH.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
have the same pass word.
I called over where they read the same one I put in.
So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
this on, and get it set up in the app.
It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
Just wanted to share.
Dar

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 04:17:47 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:17:47 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?
In-Reply-To: <025e01d99ff8$93f14a30$bbd3de90$@gmail.com>
References: <053201d99ff5$c9283680$5b78a380$.ref@aol.com>
 <053201d99ff5$c9283680$5b78a380$@aol.com>
 <025e01d99ff8$93f14a30$bbd3de90$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002d01d9a009$822ce370$8686aa50$@gmail.com>

Maybe they don't want you messing with those sort of things.i don't know
with dexcom but you can change all of  that   with libre .very strange that
the dexcom is confusing folks with features that they bury in the app.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:17 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?

I remember that the G6 to change the lows and highs it was found in the
settings

In the G7 I didn't see a way to change the lows and highs.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?

On the old 6g or the new 7 is there a way to change what it says for High &
Lows?  

 

I cannot stand it yelling out  Low blood sugar critical!  The  long loud &
long beeping is a big enough problem explaining to everyone, but I wish I
could take out the "critical" out of all the warnings.

 

Joyce

I will be happy when I can go on with the Medtronic.

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 04:18:53 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 21:18:53 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <004b01d99ff8$2f1dacc0$8d590640$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <02a301d99e1c$2821b1b0$78651510$@gmail.com>
 <fbf05d4e.8e38.4cce.b0c5.a19aa72a88a4@samobile.net>
 <00c701d99e43$a8af2bb0$fa0d8310$@gmail.com>
 <000301d99e6b$ecfe2c30$c6fa8490$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <013101d99e84$ed001ea0$c7005be0$@gmail.com>
 <003d01d99faa$c630e490$5292adb0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <00e701d99fda$1e992460$5bcb6d20$@verizon.net>
 <004b01d99ff8$2f1dacc0$8d590640$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <002e01d9a009$a9320e00$fb962a00$@gmail.com>

Both  abbot and dexcom are doing that  with the fact  that they have to  get it approved by the three letter agency the FDA.  

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:14 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I've heard that they'll eventually switch everyone to the G6, but no timeline. They really can't discontinue the G6 till the pump companies have made the switch. So you're safe for awhile. <grin> Veronica


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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Veronica,

As I previously mentioned I'm still using Dexcom G6 and I'm not in a rush to switch to the G7. The question has crossed my thoughts, however, if Dexcom will be discontinuing the G6 in a push to move people over to the G7. Have you heard anything along those lines from reliable sources? 

Thanks.

Eileen 

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 1:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I also haven't had any problem skipping the overpatch. As for the blue tooth, I'm seeing complaints all over the place about this. My endo has had many people switch to the Libre because of this problem. Dexcom acknowledges this problem as well. It is driving me crazy. My endo is telling people that the only difference between the Dexcom and the Libre right now is that you can calibrate the Dexcom and you cannot calibrate the Libre. 
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:56 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I only have a problem with Bluetooth when I get more than about 20 feet away from but if I do it always reconnects just fine. As far as the patch goes I just don't put one on and I haven't had a problem it even comes through the shower ok.	

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 7:57 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Two things here.
First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin> Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
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Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
I thought maybe I would have to change it.
Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
Will the doctor see the readings?
Dar
Original message:
> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

> Hi Patricia.
> This is one good thing about the G7.
> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
> warm up time.

> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
> No warm up.

> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to 
> be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I 
> can't get it to work anymore.
> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS 
> update changed it.



> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, 
>> social events, travel days. I also understand that the option where 
>> you can calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some 
>> reason this is something I tend to need to do more often than I would 
>> like due to in accurate sensor results.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose 
>>> to stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why?
>>> All kinds of stuff.
>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just 
>>> shows me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration 
>>> time, then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of 
>>> swipe gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>>> many days I have left.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi Less.
>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>> Thanks.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.

>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>> Ham call K5FPT

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi everyone.
>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize 
>>> the stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple 
>>> accessibility look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those 
>>> buttons as separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom 
>>> tech support says they've seen this with other users and hopefully 
>>> they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a 
>>> sensor on the iPhone app.
>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading.
>>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>>> this problem with the G6.
>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>>> calibration.
>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>>> the profile tab.
>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage.
>>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight 
>>> so we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>>> before releasing.
>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>>> experience.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi All,

>>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm 
>>> pleased with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the 
>>> same.  Now you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At 
>>> At least that was my experience with the one sensor I've gone 
>>> through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the 
>>> sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>>> and all one piece.
>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of
>>> 2 hours.
>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>> Warmly,
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>>> dexcom for
>>> g7 .

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> Hi,

>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.

>>> HTH.


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>>> don't have the same pass word.
>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>> Just wanted to share.
>>> Dar

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From womantech at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 11:48:30 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (Amy Ruell)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 07:48:30 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
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I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we progressed to needing insulin. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us wait
> longer.
> 
> 
> 
> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for the
> upgrade free when the FDA approved it.
> 
> 
> 
> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription for the
> new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from the office
> basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic trainer requesting
> him to contact me.  Well I had already called him last week and I was told
> he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to contact him when  I received the
> upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.  
> 
> 
> 
> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom them
> until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare needs to come
> out an insurance code for this.
> 
> 
> 
> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an insurance
> code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".
> 
> 
> 
> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with insurance
> codes and approvals.
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce
> 
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From magills at bigpond.com  Fri Jun 16 12:26:47 2023
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:26:47 +1000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?  Changing the alert messages...
Message-ID: <000001d9a04d$d1e6cc70$75b46550$@bigpond.com>


Hi all,

It seems fiddly, but if you mess it up, as I did the first time, just delete
it from the punctuation screen, and try again.

This only refers toVoiceOver, but perhaps the other voice systems have a
similar method. 

You can change what voiceOver says, by going to the voiceOver settings under
Accessibility in settings.

Choose the speech button on the voiceOverscreen, then.

Choose pronounciations, then add.

On the next screen, you are in the "Phrase" field where you enter the text
you want to change.

Important, it needs to be the exact text, and if changing more than one
word, the spacing and any punctuation also needs to be correct.

>From your example below, you would enter:
critical!

Then in the substitution field, enter a single space to have voiceOver say
nothing, or an alternative word or phrase if that is preferred.

Further down...
The language  can be changed if it is not the one you are using.  Selecting,
"all", solves that mystery. 

For voices, go in and choose, "all", as I have found that an I O S update
can sometimes change the voiceover voice. 

I always set Ignore case to on to avoid fiddling with entering upper case.

I generally set the apply to apps, to all, but you may want to set it to
Dexcom, to avoid the phrase you changed being applied every where.  

I cant remember whether setting the, apply to apps, to Dexcom will allow it
to apply to the lock screen.

Just a note, initially I had a lot of trouble getting it to work until I
realised that the language, voices etc need to match the voice that I am
using for voiceOver.

Just go backward through the, back, buttons  till you get to the punctuation
screen, and you change should be displayed.

Hope this helps,
Paul in Australia.

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Sent: Friday, 16 June 2023 11:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?

On the old 6g or the new 7 is there a way to change what it says for High &
Lows?  

 

I cannot stand it yelling out  Low blood sugar critical!  The  long loud &
long beeping is a big enough problem explaining to everyone, but I wish I
could take out the "critical" out of all the warnings.

 

Joyce

I will be happy when I can go on with the Medtronic.

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 16:41:31 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:41:31 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
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Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 16:46:05 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:46:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
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Amen to that, Amy. I can't seem to get test strips right now. I hate all of this mess, if your hair is red, you buy stuff through Part B. If your mother is Irish, you use Part D. If you're running out of supplies, too bad! <grin>
Since so much stuff has been moved to part B, and nobody understands which pumps are really pumps under Medicare, my local pharmacies won't do all of the extra Part B paper work. Why should we need so many prior authorizations just to stay alive? Boo hoo to the agency, for sure.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we progressed to needing insulin. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us wait
> longer.
> 
> 
> 
> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for the
> upgrade free when the FDA approved it.
> 
> 
> 
> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription for the
> new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from the office
> basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic trainer requesting
> him to contact me.  Well I had already called him last week and I was told
> he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to contact him when  I received the
> upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.  
> 
> 
> 
> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom them
> until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare needs to come
> out an insurance code for this.
> 
> 
> 
> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an insurance
> code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".
> 
> 
> 
> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with insurance
> codes and approvals.
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 16:51:28 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:51:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?  Changing the alert messages...
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Thanks, Paul. I'm on my way in there right now!
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul
Magill via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 5:27 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Paul Magill <magills at bigpond.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom? Changing the alert messages...


Hi all,

It seems fiddly, but if you mess it up, as I did the first time, just delete
it from the punctuation screen, and try again.

This only refers toVoiceOver, but perhaps the other voice systems have a
similar method. 

You can change what voiceOver says, by going to the voiceOver settings under
Accessibility in settings.

Choose the speech button on the voiceOverscreen, then.

Choose pronounciations, then add.

On the next screen, you are in the "Phrase" field where you enter the text
you want to change.

Important, it needs to be the exact text, and if changing more than one
word, the spacing and any punctuation also needs to be correct.

>From your example below, you would enter:
critical!

Then in the substitution field, enter a single space to have voiceOver say
nothing, or an alternative word or phrase if that is preferred.

Further down...
The language  can be changed if it is not the one you are using.  Selecting,
"all", solves that mystery. 

For voices, go in and choose, "all", as I have found that an I O S update
can sometimes change the voiceover voice. 

I always set Ignore case to on to avoid fiddling with entering upper case.

I generally set the apply to apps, to all, but you may want to set it to
Dexcom, to avoid the phrase you changed being applied every where.  

I cant remember whether setting the, apply to apps, to Dexcom will allow it
to apply to the lock screen.

Just a note, initially I had a lot of trouble getting it to work until I
realised that the language, voices etc need to match the voice that I am
using for voiceOver.

Just go backward through the, back, buttons  till you get to the punctuation
screen, and you change should be displayed.

Hope this helps,
Paul in Australia.

-----Original Message-----
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blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, 16 June 2023 11:57 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom?

On the old 6g or the new 7 is there a way to change what it says for High &
Lows?  

 

I cannot stand it yelling out  Low blood sugar critical!  The  long loud &
long beeping is a big enough problem explaining to everyone, but I wish I
could take out the "critical" out of all the warnings.

 

Joyce

I will be happy when I can go on with the Medtronic.

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 16:57:55 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 09:57:55 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: [Tech-VI] Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope
 or Hype?
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From: tech-vi at groups.io <tech-vi at groups.io> On Behalf Of David Goldfield
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:40 AM
To: List <tech-vi at groups.io>
Subject: [Tech-VI] Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?

 

Diabetes Daily - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM


Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?


This content originally appeared on diaTribe <https://diatribe.org/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype> . Republished with permission.

By Andrew Briskin

For years, people with diabetes have sought out an accurate way to measure glucose without the need for fingersticks or fluid samples. Here?s a look at the latest in research and development of non-invasive glucose monitoring devices.

Over the last two decades, dozens of companies worldwide have sought to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  ? a sensor that could measure your glucose levels without puncturing the skin or having to insert a device into the body.

The majority of these devices so far have either failed to work or have not received FDA approval. However, researchers have been persistent, and in recent years, have fine-tuned different forms of non-invasive monitoring technologies, offering promise that a device may eventually reach the market.

?There is significant demand for a non-invasive glucose monitor, as most of our patients hate sticking their fingers multiple times each day to check their blood sugars,? said Dr. Farah Khan, an endocrinologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. ?If a non-invasive monitor could somehow be [as accurate as] CGMs currently available, this would be a huge step forward.?

These sensors could make fingersticks and the need to insert a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) <https://diatribe.org/continuous-glucose-monitors-cgm>  a thing of the past. Some other advantages include avoiding the pain of a needle, eliminating false readings due to contamination by substances on the surface of your hands, and limiting waste from disposable testing supplies such as test strips or lancets.

Additionally, some non-invasive monitors have no disposable components, which could wipe out recurring costs for testing supplies <https://diatribe.org/blood-glucose-meters-and-strips> , only requiring a one-time purchase.


Optical technology in the pipeline


The discussion around monitoring glucose levels without the need for blood or other bodily fluids is not new. In fact, devices have attempted to use various forms of optical technology since the 1990s.

Optical technology refers to any method that can identify different substances in a fluid (like blood) based on the interaction of those substances with electromagnetic radiation or light.

Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.Physicians and scientists have already used optical techniques in many areas outside of diabetes. For example, X-ray machines can create images of broken bones based on how our bones absorb and reflect X-rays differently than the surrounding bodily tissue. Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.

While different devices use different types of light (some use infrared waves, others radio frequency waves), the basic principle is the same. A monitor shines a beam of light through your skin, which is then reflected and scattered by the glucose in your blood. The sensor then detects signals from the light that is reflected back. Glucose exhibits a unique reflection pattern that differs from the other components of blood; the difference in signals is how the sensor determines your glucose level.

Of course, this is much easier said than done. One of the key challenges to developing a non-invasive glucose monitor has been determining the differences between glucose and the other components in our blood.

?The glucose signal from an optical sensor is small, and other molecules in the body produce interfering signals that are similar, which is called noise,? said Dr. David Klonoff, Medical Director of the Diabetes Research Institute in San Mateo, California, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. ?The ratio of glucose signal to noise is often very small and it can be difficult to isolate the glucose signal itself.?

However, our ability to isolate glucose signals alone has improved.

?Newly-developed artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms have given us greater computational power to isolate a glucose signal from the noise,? said Klonoff. ?We are getting closer to seeing a commercially viable product emerge, thanks to improved sensors that are smaller and more accurate.?

There are varying degrees of optimism as to when this technology might become accurate enough to be used in an FDA-approved glucose monitor.

?The FDA has never cleared an optical non-invasive glucose monitor,? said Klonoff. ?However, I expect that the regulatory requirements for eventual clearance will be different than what is required for currently cleared products that measure glucose in the blood or interstitial fluid.?

Somewhat less optimistically, Khan said she worries that these forms of optical technology may not have enough precision or accuracy to help our patients manage their diabetes.


Other non-invasive technology in the works


Outside of non-invasive optical glucose monitors, several companies have sought to develop a non-invasive fluid sampling device using bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, tears, or vapor from your breath.

?This would be less invasive than even a minimally invasive technology, as they would not require inserting a needle or probe into the body,? said Klonoff.

Similar issues of accuracy remain, but there has been documented progress in this area.


Who is currently developing non-invasive glucose monitors?


Although people with diabetes continue to wait for this revolutionary technology to reach the market, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for startups around the globe <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19322968211007212> , not to mention efforts by larger, more established technology companies.


Nemaura Medical


This company has developed a device called sugarBEAT <https://sugarbeat.com/> , which has received approval in Europe and has been submitted to the FDA for review in the U.S.

Sitting on your skin like a patch, sugarBEAT is a small device that measures your glucose continuously by running a slight, imperceptible electric current through your skin, which causes glucose to move within the interstitial fluid right below your skin.

Early trial data from Nemaura Medical shows that sugarBEAT is very close to the accuracy <https://nemauramedical.com/easd-symposia-2019/>  of CGMs currently available on the market.

DiaMonTech

A biotechnology startup based in Germany, DiaMonTech <https://www.diamontech.de/>  is currently developing three versions of its non-invasive glucose monitor.

*	The D-Base: A desktop device (roughly the size of a shoebox) intended for use by multiple people in a clinical setting.
*	D-Pocket: A hand-held device that fits in the user?s pocket or handbag, on which you press your finger for a glucose measurement.
*	D-sensor: An integrated sensor that can be worn as a bracelet.

All three use the same technology to gather glucose measurements, which the company coined ?photothermal detection.? The sensor directs a beam of light onto the skin, which warms the glucose molecules in your skin very slightly (only around 1/1000 Celsius.) After a few seconds, the sensor gives a glucose reading based on the absorption and reflection pattern of the light.

While each of these versions is at a different point in the approval process, there is evidence that the technology does work and is approaching the accuracy level of CGMs. The three devices are still in development to improve accuracy, so they are not currently available for purchase.


Apple


The tech giant considered including a non-invasive glucose sensor in the new Apple Watch Series 7, which unfortunately did not come to fruition.

UK-based startup Rockley Photonics, one of Apple?s previous partners, had released a ?clinic-on-the-wrist? health watch. However, the partnership has since been discontinued. The technology is quite similar <https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/07/14/apple-supplier-launches-non-invasive-glucose-monitor-health-sensor-tech>  to that used by DiaMonTech and could represent a huge addition to Apple?s health monitoring features in the near future.

In February 2023, Apple announced <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-22/apple-watch-blood-glucose-monitor-could-revolutionize-diabetes-care-aapl?leadSource=uverify%20wall>  that it hit a major milestone in developing the technology, and has reportedly been working on it since 2009. The company has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the effort and now believes that the technology could eventually be made available to the public.


Cnoga Medical


Cnoga is a digital healthcare startup based in Israel, which has developed a hybrid non-invasive monitor called the TensorTip Combo Glucometer (CoG) <https://www.cnogacare.co/cog-hybrid-glucometer> . The device is referred to as ?hybrid? since users must calibrate it with both invasive and non-invasive measurements for the first three days of use.

After calibration, the device is completely non-invasive. Similar to other devices, CoG emits a small amount of light through your finger, which you insert into the device. As the light signal is absorbed and reflected by the glucose in your blood, the signal projects onto another camera and processes the signals using an AI algorithm to produce a glucose value.

CoG is a small, portable device that has received CE clearance in Europe. According to research <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6232728/> , the accuracy of the device still lags behind CGMs.


GWave by Hagar


The GWave <https://www.hagartech.com/>  is a non-invasive glucose monitor created by Hagar, also a startup based in Israel. It uses radio frequency waves to measure blood glucose continuously. This device has currently not received CE clearance or FDA approval.

In March 2023, the company announced <https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/hagar-announces-preliminary-results-of-study-for-its-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-system/?keywords=diabetes>  early results from its ongoing clinical study, which included 20 participants. The study compared GWave readings <https://diatribe.org/wave-future-new-glucose-technology-could-revolutionize-care>  to fingerstick measurements at various time points, yielding accuracy within a narrow glucose range (70-140 mg/dL). Hagar plans to start a larger clinical trial with 250 participants by the end of 2023 on adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes <https://diatribe.org/type-2-diabetes>  in Israel.


Know Labs


This Seattle-based startup has developed two non-invasive glucose sensors, both of which use a patented radio frequency wave technology called Bio-RFID <https://www.knowlabs.co/bio-rfid> .

*	The KnowU: A pocket-size device that measures your glucose on-demand with a simple palm placement on the device.
*	The UBand: A continuous monitor that is worn on your wrist.

While still early in the process, data from early human trials <https://cb195ec0-5419-4138-91fc-7288f69116ec.filesusr.com/ugd/23f159_bd10e3ab1dbf4404982c90e3dd6dd6ee.pdf>  are quite promising. When compared to fingerstick glucose measurements, the Bio-RFID measurements were reported to be well within the accuracy standards established by CGMs currently on the market.

Lassie by BOYDSense

Lassie <https://www.boydsense.com/>  is a prospective pocket-size device that measures glucose through the breath indirectly by measuring other compounds that the body produces from using glucose for energy.

In a presentation at the ATTD 2023 annual conference <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  in Berlin, Bruno Thuillier, founder and chief technology officer of BOYDSense, explained that the company is currently working on an algorithm that can calculate glucose levels based on measurements of specific compounds in the breath.

Other non-invasive glucose monitoring projects include:

*	Lifeleaf <https://www.lifeplus.ai/> , a continuous, real-time glucose monitor by LifePlus
*	Afon Technology <https://afontechnology.com/> , which is developing a wearable device for your wrist
*	Brolis <https://brolis-sensor.com/>  Blood Analysis Sensor
*	GlucoBeam <https://rspsystems.com/>  by RSP systems
*	K?Watch Glucose <https://www.pkvitality.com/ktrack-glucose/>  smartwatch by PKVitality


The bottom line


Of course, this list is incomplete. These are just a few of the many startups and biotechnology companies seeking to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor.

Over the last 100 years, we have progressed from measuring glucose in the urine to blood testing and fingersticks <https://diatribe.org/taking-sting-out-fingersticks-lancets-life-hacks-and-more>  to CGMs. Much has changed in that time, from improving the convenience of taking measurements to expanding our wealth of glucose data with how many measurements we can take each day. However, the need for blood or other bodily fluids to take a measurement has been constant.

So is it hope or hype? Although it may seem that regulatory barriers squash any hopes of a non-invasive device reaching the market, the demand, motivation, and money are there to keep development going.

It will be interesting to watch which of these small companies gets the attention of one of the big players in diabetes technology; this could be a clue about which device is furthest along. The technology is improving rapidly, but it may be several more years before we see a non-invasive device on the market.

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype-2-712106/

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 17:07:10 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:07:10 -0700
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An interesting read. The skeptic in me has a question for the group. Anybody up for a pool? Which comes first, the elusive cure for diabetes or the elusive invasive monitoring?
I have emails going back to the nineties that discuss all of this. And what I didn't hear in this report is how these new optical methods would monitor trends. Many people depend on CGM's to spot trends and notify before a low comes. My take on these new potential devices is that we'd be going back to giving the reading in the moment. I don't know. I try really hard not to be a downer, but I've heard so many promises over the past 35 years, that part of me is just tired. When you have something, call me. <grin>
Thanks for sharing, Gary.
Veronica


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Diabetes Daily - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM


Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?


This content originally appeared on diaTribe <https://diatribe.org/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype> . Republished with permission.

By Andrew Briskin

For years, people with diabetes have sought out an accurate way to measure glucose without the need for fingersticks or fluid samples. Here?s a look at the latest in research and development of non-invasive glucose monitoring devices.

Over the last two decades, dozens of companies worldwide have sought to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  ? a sensor that could measure your glucose levels without puncturing the skin or having to insert a device into the body.

The majority of these devices so far have either failed to work or have not received FDA approval. However, researchers have been persistent, and in recent years, have fine-tuned different forms of non-invasive monitoring technologies, offering promise that a device may eventually reach the market.

?There is significant demand for a non-invasive glucose monitor, as most of our patients hate sticking their fingers multiple times each day to check their blood sugars,? said Dr. Farah Khan, an endocrinologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. ?If a non-invasive monitor could somehow be [as accurate as] CGMs currently available, this would be a huge step forward.?

These sensors could make fingersticks and the need to insert a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) <https://diatribe.org/continuous-glucose-monitors-cgm>  a thing of the past. Some other advantages include avoiding the pain of a needle, eliminating false readings due to contamination by substances on the surface of your hands, and limiting waste from disposable testing supplies such as test strips or lancets.

Additionally, some non-invasive monitors have no disposable components, which could wipe out recurring costs for testing supplies <https://diatribe.org/blood-glucose-meters-and-strips> , only requiring a one-time purchase.


Optical technology in the pipeline


The discussion around monitoring glucose levels without the need for blood or other bodily fluids is not new. In fact, devices have attempted to use various forms of optical technology since the 1990s.

Optical technology refers to any method that can identify different substances in a fluid (like blood) based on the interaction of those substances with electromagnetic radiation or light.

Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.Physicians and scientists have already used optical techniques in many areas outside of diabetes. For example, X-ray machines can create images of broken bones based on how our bones absorb and reflect X-rays differently than the surrounding bodily tissue. Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.

While different devices use different types of light (some use infrared waves, others radio frequency waves), the basic principle is the same. A monitor shines a beam of light through your skin, which is then reflected and scattered by the glucose in your blood. The sensor then detects signals from the light that is reflected back. Glucose exhibits a unique reflection pattern that differs from the other components of blood; the difference in signals is how the sensor determines your glucose level.

Of course, this is much easier said than done. One of the key challenges to developing a non-invasive glucose monitor has been determining the differences between glucose and the other components in our blood.

?The glucose signal from an optical sensor is small, and other molecules in the body produce interfering signals that are similar, which is called noise,? said Dr. David Klonoff, Medical Director of the Diabetes Research Institute in San Mateo, California, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. ?The ratio of glucose signal to noise is often very small and it can be difficult to isolate the glucose signal itself.?

However, our ability to isolate glucose signals alone has improved.

?Newly-developed artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms have given us greater computational power to isolate a glucose signal from the noise,? said Klonoff. ?We are getting closer to seeing a commercially viable product emerge, thanks to improved sensors that are smaller and more accurate.?

There are varying degrees of optimism as to when this technology might become accurate enough to be used in an FDA-approved glucose monitor.

?The FDA has never cleared an optical non-invasive glucose monitor,? said Klonoff. ?However, I expect that the regulatory requirements for eventual clearance will be different than what is required for currently cleared products that measure glucose in the blood or interstitial fluid.?

Somewhat less optimistically, Khan said she worries that these forms of optical technology may not have enough precision or accuracy to help our patients manage their diabetes.


Other non-invasive technology in the works


Outside of non-invasive optical glucose monitors, several companies have sought to develop a non-invasive fluid sampling device using bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, tears, or vapor from your breath.

?This would be less invasive than even a minimally invasive technology, as they would not require inserting a needle or probe into the body,? said Klonoff.

Similar issues of accuracy remain, but there has been documented progress in this area.


Who is currently developing non-invasive glucose monitors?


Although people with diabetes continue to wait for this revolutionary technology to reach the market, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for startups around the globe <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19322968211007212> , not to mention efforts by larger, more established technology companies.


Nemaura Medical


This company has developed a device called sugarBEAT <https://sugarbeat.com/> , which has received approval in Europe and has been submitted to the FDA for review in the U.S.

Sitting on your skin like a patch, sugarBEAT is a small device that measures your glucose continuously by running a slight, imperceptible electric current through your skin, which causes glucose to move within the interstitial fluid right below your skin.

Early trial data from Nemaura Medical shows that sugarBEAT is very close to the accuracy <https://nemauramedical.com/easd-symposia-2019/>  of CGMs currently available on the market.

DiaMonTech

A biotechnology startup based in Germany, DiaMonTech <https://www.diamontech.de/>  is currently developing three versions of its non-invasive glucose monitor.

*	The D-Base: A desktop device (roughly the size of a shoebox) intended for use by multiple people in a clinical setting.
*	D-Pocket: A hand-held device that fits in the user?s pocket or handbag, on which you press your finger for a glucose measurement.
*	D-sensor: An integrated sensor that can be worn as a bracelet.

All three use the same technology to gather glucose measurements, which the company coined ?photothermal detection.? The sensor directs a beam of light onto the skin, which warms the glucose molecules in your skin very slightly (only around 1/1000 Celsius.) After a few seconds, the sensor gives a glucose reading based on the absorption and reflection pattern of the light.

While each of these versions is at a different point in the approval process, there is evidence that the technology does work and is approaching the accuracy level of CGMs. The three devices are still in development to improve accuracy, so they are not currently available for purchase.


Apple


The tech giant considered including a non-invasive glucose sensor in the new Apple Watch Series 7, which unfortunately did not come to fruition.

UK-based startup Rockley Photonics, one of Apple?s previous partners, had released a ?clinic-on-the-wrist? health watch. However, the partnership has since been discontinued. The technology is quite similar <https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/07/14/apple-supplier-launches-non-invasive-glucose-monitor-health-sensor-tech>  to that used by DiaMonTech and could represent a huge addition to Apple?s health monitoring features in the near future.

In February 2023, Apple announced <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-22/apple-watch-blood-glucose-monitor-could-revolutionize-diabetes-care-aapl?leadSource=uverify%20wall>  that it hit a major milestone in developing the technology, and has reportedly been working on it since 2009. The company has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the effort and now believes that the technology could eventually be made available to the public.


Cnoga Medical


Cnoga is a digital healthcare startup based in Israel, which has developed a hybrid non-invasive monitor called the TensorTip Combo Glucometer (CoG) <https://www.cnogacare.co/cog-hybrid-glucometer> . The device is referred to as ?hybrid? since users must calibrate it with both invasive and non-invasive measurements for the first three days of use.

After calibration, the device is completely non-invasive. Similar to other devices, CoG emits a small amount of light through your finger, which you insert into the device. As the light signal is absorbed and reflected by the glucose in your blood, the signal projects onto another camera and processes the signals using an AI algorithm to produce a glucose value.

CoG is a small, portable device that has received CE clearance in Europe. According to research <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6232728/> , the accuracy of the device still lags behind CGMs.


GWave by Hagar


The GWave <https://www.hagartech.com/>  is a non-invasive glucose monitor created by Hagar, also a startup based in Israel. It uses radio frequency waves to measure blood glucose continuously. This device has currently not received CE clearance or FDA approval.

In March 2023, the company announced <https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/hagar-announces-preliminary-results-of-study-for-its-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-system/?keywords=diabetes>  early results from its ongoing clinical study, which included 20 participants. The study compared GWave readings <https://diatribe.org/wave-future-new-glucose-technology-could-revolutionize-care>  to fingerstick measurements at various time points, yielding accuracy within a narrow glucose range (70-140 mg/dL). Hagar plans to start a larger clinical trial with 250 participants by the end of 2023 on adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes <https://diatribe.org/type-2-diabetes>  in Israel.


Know Labs


This Seattle-based startup has developed two non-invasive glucose sensors, both of which use a patented radio frequency wave technology called Bio-RFID <https://www.knowlabs.co/bio-rfid> .

*	The KnowU: A pocket-size device that measures your glucose on-demand with a simple palm placement on the device.
*	The UBand: A continuous monitor that is worn on your wrist.

While still early in the process, data from early human trials <https://cb195ec0-5419-4138-91fc-7288f69116ec.filesusr.com/ugd/23f159_bd10e3ab1dbf4404982c90e3dd6dd6ee.pdf>  are quite promising. When compared to fingerstick glucose measurements, the Bio-RFID measurements were reported to be well within the accuracy standards established by CGMs currently on the market.

Lassie by BOYDSense

Lassie <https://www.boydsense.com/>  is a prospective pocket-size device that measures glucose through the breath indirectly by measuring other compounds that the body produces from using glucose for energy.

In a presentation at the ATTD 2023 annual conference <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  in Berlin, Bruno Thuillier, founder and chief technology officer of BOYDSense, explained that the company is currently working on an algorithm that can calculate glucose levels based on measurements of specific compounds in the breath.

Other non-invasive glucose monitoring projects include:

*	Lifeleaf <https://www.lifeplus.ai/> , a continuous, real-time glucose monitor by LifePlus
*	Afon Technology <https://afontechnology.com/> , which is developing a wearable device for your wrist
*	Brolis <https://brolis-sensor.com/>  Blood Analysis Sensor
*	GlucoBeam <https://rspsystems.com/>  by RSP systems
*	K?Watch Glucose <https://www.pkvitality.com/ktrack-glucose/>  smartwatch by PKVitality


The bottom line


Of course, this list is incomplete. These are just a few of the many startups and biotechnology companies seeking to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor.

Over the last 100 years, we have progressed from measuring glucose in the urine to blood testing and fingersticks <https://diatribe.org/taking-sting-out-fingersticks-lancets-life-hacks-and-more>  to CGMs. Much has changed in that time, from improving the convenience of taking measurements to expanding our wealth of glucose data with how many measurements we can take each day. However, the need for blood or other bodily fluids to take a measurement has been constant.

So is it hope or hype? Although it may seem that regulatory barriers squash any hopes of a non-invasive device reaching the market, the demand, motivation, and money are there to keep development going.

It will be interesting to watch which of these small companies gets the attention of one of the big players in diabetes technology; this could be a clue about which device is furthest along. The technology is improving rapidly, but it may be several more years before we see a non-invasive device on the market.

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype-2-712106/

 

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 17:10:36 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:10:36 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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Hi,

I used the camera to slowly scan for the QRCode holding the camera about 5
to 6 inches over the area where I know the code is located. I did not have
to use any sighted help to align the camera.

When it finds the code you should hear the camera shutter sound and a prompt
that the sensor is paired.

Warmup should take around 15 minutes and you will be taken to the main
screen of your app and it will show that it is warming up.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:42 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

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To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 17:11:10 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:11:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
> app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
> just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
> back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
> were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
> I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
> app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
> though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
> and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
> perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
> on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
> there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
> results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
> Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
> pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
> edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
> he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
> running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
> the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
> aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
> camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
> that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
> the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 17:16:05 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:16:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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Hi Dar,
I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 17:32:00 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:32:00 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
In-Reply-To: <001701d9a072$0b06a100$2113e300$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <04ba01d99ff4$30f046b0$92d0d410$@aol.com>
 <F7315FAE-4EA4-40C6-84D1-60E4462DAE25@gmail.com>
 <001701d9a072$0b06a100$2113e300$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <040801d9a078$753fb790$5fbf26b0$@gmail.com>

LOL, to your comments veronica. You got me laughing this morning.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:46 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

Amen to that, Amy. I can't seem to get test strips right now. I hate all of this mess, if your hair is red, you buy stuff through Part B. If your mother is Irish, you use Part D. If you're running out of supplies, too bad! <grin> Since so much stuff has been moved to part B, and nobody understands which pumps are really pumps under Medicare, my local pharmacies won't do all of the extra Part B paper work. Why should we need so many prior authorizations just to stay alive? Boo hoo to the agency, for sure.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we progressed to needing insulin. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us 
> wait longer.
> 
> 
> 
> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for 
> the upgrade free when the FDA approved it.
> 
> 
> 
> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription 
> for the new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from 
> the office basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic 
> trainer requesting him to contact me.  Well I had already called him 
> last week and I was told he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to 
> contact him when  I received the upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.
> 
> 
> 
> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom 
> them until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare 
> needs to come out an insurance code for this.
> 
> 
> 
> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an 
> insurance code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".
> 
> 
> 
> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with 
> insurance codes and approvals.
> 
> 
> 
> Joyce
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 17:35:27 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:35:27 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <021501d9a075$7840a2e0$68c1e8a0$@gmail.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <021c01d9a001$2a9a7f80$7fcf7e80$@gmail.com>
 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <021501d9a075$7840a2e0$68c1e8a0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000001d9a078$f0e6fd90$d2b4f8b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Sorry, I'm still just a bit puzzled. So, when you get to the screen in the
Dexcom app that lets you choose enter manually or scan the code, do you
choose scan, then hold the phone near the code? Or when you get to the
screen to choose manual or scan, do you leave the app and go into the camera
app, where VoiceOver helps with stuff? 
Thanks so much.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hi,

I used the camera to slowly scan for the QRCode holding the camera about 5
to 6 inches over the area where I know the code is located. I did not have
to use any sighted help to align the camera.

When it finds the code you should hear the camera shutter sound and a prompt
that the sensor is paired.

Warmup should take around 15 minutes and you will be taken to the main
screen of your app and it will show that it is warming up.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:42 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 17:37:33 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:37:33 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <021c01d9a076$3c507070$b4f15150$@gmail.com>
References: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>
 <021c01d9a076$3c507070$b4f15150$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000201d9a079$3c07ee60$b417cb20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting inaccurate
readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my arm.
All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate! <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hi Dar,
I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 17:55:30 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:55:30 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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Message-ID: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>

Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to do it
myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be very
unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

Eileen  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting inaccurate
readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my arm.
All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate! <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hi Dar,
I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
> battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 18:03:20 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:03:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to do it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be very
> unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
> abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate! <grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
> same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say
>> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container
>> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the
>> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and
>> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and
>> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 18:04:21 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:04:21 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <000201d9a079$3c07ee60$b417cb20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>
 <021c01d9a076$3c507070$b4f15150$@gmail.com>
 <000201d9a079$3c07ee60$b417cb20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <000201d9a07c$fa651e20$ef2f5a60$@gmail.com>

Veronica, time to get more real  estate  as my endo calls it on yorr
body.LOL.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:38 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting inaccurate
readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my arm.
All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate! <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hi Dar,
I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
> battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 18:05:17 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:05:17 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started
Message-ID: <aa49ea8e.4204.4fe3.9d1a.b7c3084d9cc7@samobile.net>

How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you 
how to do it?
We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
dar


From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 18:06:35 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:06:35 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: [Tech-VI] Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring:
 Hope or Hype?
In-Reply-To: <03c801d9a073$b2555400$16fffc00$@gmail.com>
References: <CO6PR02MB8737F103756742BC9C9DE510EE58A@CO6PR02MB8737.namprd02.prod.outlook.com>
 <03c801d9a073$b2555400$16fffc00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <005e01d9a07d$4a38c190$deaa44b0$@verizon.net>

This would be nice, but I'll believe it when I see it! <SMILE> And, then there is the issue of will the manufacturer make it accessible for blind diabetics? I doubt it. Sorry for the negativity, its just how I feel and what my experience has mostly been. I would like to be pleasantly surprised.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:58 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: [Tech-VI] Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?

 

 

From: tech-vi at groups.io <tech-vi at groups.io> On Behalf Of David Goldfield
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:40 AM
To: List <tech-vi at groups.io>
Subject: [Tech-VI] Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?

 

Diabetes Daily - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM


Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?


This content originally appeared on diaTribe <https://diatribe.org/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype> . Republished with permission.

By Andrew Briskin

For years, people with diabetes have sought out an accurate way to measure glucose without the need for fingersticks or fluid samples. Here?s a look at the latest in research and development of non-invasive glucose monitoring devices.

Over the last two decades, dozens of companies worldwide have sought to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  ? a sensor that could measure your glucose levels without puncturing the skin or having to insert a device into the body.

The majority of these devices so far have either failed to work or have not received FDA approval. However, researchers have been persistent, and in recent years, have fine-tuned different forms of non-invasive monitoring technologies, offering promise that a device may eventually reach the market.

?There is significant demand for a non-invasive glucose monitor, as most of our patients hate sticking their fingers multiple times each day to check their blood sugars,? said Dr. Farah Khan, an endocrinologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. ?If a non-invasive monitor could somehow be [as accurate as] CGMs currently available, this would be a huge step forward.?

These sensors could make fingersticks and the need to insert a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) <https://diatribe.org/continuous-glucose-monitors-cgm>  a thing of the past. Some other advantages include avoiding the pain of a needle, eliminating false readings due to contamination by substances on the surface of your hands, and limiting waste from disposable testing supplies such as test strips or lancets.

Additionally, some non-invasive monitors have no disposable components, which could wipe out recurring costs for testing supplies <https://diatribe.org/blood-glucose-meters-and-strips> , only requiring a one-time purchase.


Optical technology in the pipeline


The discussion around monitoring glucose levels without the need for blood or other bodily fluids is not new. In fact, devices have attempted to use various forms of optical technology since the 1990s.

Optical technology refers to any method that can identify different substances in a fluid (like blood) based on the interaction of those substances with electromagnetic radiation or light.

Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.Physicians and scientists have already used optical techniques in many areas outside of diabetes. For example, X-ray machines can create images of broken bones based on how our bones absorb and reflect X-rays differently than the surrounding bodily tissue. Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.

While different devices use different types of light (some use infrared waves, others radio frequency waves), the basic principle is the same. A monitor shines a beam of light through your skin, which is then reflected and scattered by the glucose in your blood. The sensor then detects signals from the light that is reflected back. Glucose exhibits a unique reflection pattern that differs from the other components of blood; the difference in signals is how the sensor determines your glucose level.

Of course, this is much easier said than done. One of the key challenges to developing a non-invasive glucose monitor has been determining the differences between glucose and the other components in our blood.

?The glucose signal from an optical sensor is small, and other molecules in the body produce interfering signals that are similar, which is called noise,? said Dr. David Klonoff, Medical Director of the Diabetes Research Institute in San Mateo, California, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. ?The ratio of glucose signal to noise is often very small and it can be difficult to isolate the glucose signal itself.?

However, our ability to isolate glucose signals alone has improved.

?Newly-developed artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms have given us greater computational power to isolate a glucose signal from the noise,? said Klonoff. ?We are getting closer to seeing a commercially viable product emerge, thanks to improved sensors that are smaller and more accurate.?

There are varying degrees of optimism as to when this technology might become accurate enough to be used in an FDA-approved glucose monitor.

?The FDA has never cleared an optical non-invasive glucose monitor,? said Klonoff. ?However, I expect that the regulatory requirements for eventual clearance will be different than what is required for currently cleared products that measure glucose in the blood or interstitial fluid.?

Somewhat less optimistically, Khan said she worries that these forms of optical technology may not have enough precision or accuracy to help our patients manage their diabetes.


Other non-invasive technology in the works


Outside of non-invasive optical glucose monitors, several companies have sought to develop a non-invasive fluid sampling device using bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, tears, or vapor from your breath.

?This would be less invasive than even a minimally invasive technology, as they would not require inserting a needle or probe into the body,? said Klonoff.

Similar issues of accuracy remain, but there has been documented progress in this area.


Who is currently developing non-invasive glucose monitors?


Although people with diabetes continue to wait for this revolutionary technology to reach the market, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for startups around the globe <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19322968211007212> , not to mention efforts by larger, more established technology companies.


Nemaura Medical


This company has developed a device called sugarBEAT <https://sugarbeat.com/> , which has received approval in Europe and has been submitted to the FDA for review in the U.S.

Sitting on your skin like a patch, sugarBEAT is a small device that measures your glucose continuously by running a slight, imperceptible electric current through your skin, which causes glucose to move within the interstitial fluid right below your skin.

Early trial data from Nemaura Medical shows that sugarBEAT is very close to the accuracy <https://nemauramedical.com/easd-symposia-2019/>  of CGMs currently available on the market.

DiaMonTech

A biotechnology startup based in Germany, DiaMonTech <https://www.diamontech.de/>  is currently developing three versions of its non-invasive glucose monitor.

*	The D-Base: A desktop device (roughly the size of a shoebox) intended for use by multiple people in a clinical setting.
*	D-Pocket: A hand-held device that fits in the user?s pocket or handbag, on which you press your finger for a glucose measurement.
*	D-sensor: An integrated sensor that can be worn as a bracelet.

All three use the same technology to gather glucose measurements, which the company coined ?photothermal detection.? The sensor directs a beam of light onto the skin, which warms the glucose molecules in your skin very slightly (only around 1/1000 Celsius.) After a few seconds, the sensor gives a glucose reading based on the absorption and reflection pattern of the light.

While each of these versions is at a different point in the approval process, there is evidence that the technology does work and is approaching the accuracy level of CGMs. The three devices are still in development to improve accuracy, so they are not currently available for purchase.


Apple


The tech giant considered including a non-invasive glucose sensor in the new Apple Watch Series 7, which unfortunately did not come to fruition.

UK-based startup Rockley Photonics, one of Apple?s previous partners, had released a ?clinic-on-the-wrist? health watch. However, the partnership has since been discontinued. The technology is quite similar <https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/07/14/apple-supplier-launches-non-invasive-glucose-monitor-health-sensor-tech>  to that used by DiaMonTech and could represent a huge addition to Apple?s health monitoring features in the near future.

In February 2023, Apple announced <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-22/apple-watch-blood-glucose-monitor-could-revolutionize-diabetes-care-aapl?leadSource=uverify%20wall>  that it hit a major milestone in developing the technology, and has reportedly been working on it since 2009. The company has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the effort and now believes that the technology could eventually be made available to the public.


Cnoga Medical


Cnoga is a digital healthcare startup based in Israel, which has developed a hybrid non-invasive monitor called the TensorTip Combo Glucometer (CoG) <https://www.cnogacare.co/cog-hybrid-glucometer> . The device is referred to as ?hybrid? since users must calibrate it with both invasive and non-invasive measurements for the first three days of use.

After calibration, the device is completely non-invasive. Similar to other devices, CoG emits a small amount of light through your finger, which you insert into the device. As the light signal is absorbed and reflected by the glucose in your blood, the signal projects onto another camera and processes the signals using an AI algorithm to produce a glucose value.

CoG is a small, portable device that has received CE clearance in Europe. According to research <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6232728/> , the accuracy of the device still lags behind CGMs.


GWave by Hagar


The GWave <https://www.hagartech.com/>  is a non-invasive glucose monitor created by Hagar, also a startup based in Israel. It uses radio frequency waves to measure blood glucose continuously. This device has currently not received CE clearance or FDA approval.

In March 2023, the company announced <https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/hagar-announces-preliminary-results-of-study-for-its-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-system/?keywords=diabetes>  early results from its ongoing clinical study, which included 20 participants. The study compared GWave readings <https://diatribe.org/wave-future-new-glucose-technology-could-revolutionize-care>  to fingerstick measurements at various time points, yielding accuracy within a narrow glucose range (70-140 mg/dL). Hagar plans to start a larger clinical trial with 250 participants by the end of 2023 on adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes <https://diatribe.org/type-2-diabetes>  in Israel.


Know Labs


This Seattle-based startup has developed two non-invasive glucose sensors, both of which use a patented radio frequency wave technology called Bio-RFID <https://www.knowlabs.co/bio-rfid> .

*	The KnowU: A pocket-size device that measures your glucose on-demand with a simple palm placement on the device.
*	The UBand: A continuous monitor that is worn on your wrist.

While still early in the process, data from early human trials <https://cb195ec0-5419-4138-91fc-7288f69116ec.filesusr.com/ugd/23f159_bd10e3ab1dbf4404982c90e3dd6dd6ee.pdf>  are quite promising. When compared to fingerstick glucose measurements, the Bio-RFID measurements were reported to be well within the accuracy standards established by CGMs currently on the market.

Lassie by BOYDSense

Lassie <https://www.boydsense.com/>  is a prospective pocket-size device that measures glucose through the breath indirectly by measuring other compounds that the body produces from using glucose for energy.

In a presentation at the ATTD 2023 annual conference <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  in Berlin, Bruno Thuillier, founder and chief technology officer of BOYDSense, explained that the company is currently working on an algorithm that can calculate glucose levels based on measurements of specific compounds in the breath.

Other non-invasive glucose monitoring projects include:

*	Lifeleaf <https://www.lifeplus.ai/> , a continuous, real-time glucose monitor by LifePlus
*	Afon Technology <https://afontechnology.com/> , which is developing a wearable device for your wrist
*	Brolis <https://brolis-sensor.com/>  Blood Analysis Sensor
*	GlucoBeam <https://rspsystems.com/>  by RSP systems
*	K?Watch Glucose <https://www.pkvitality.com/ktrack-glucose/>  smartwatch by PKVitality


The bottom line


Of course, this list is incomplete. These are just a few of the many startups and biotechnology companies seeking to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor.

Over the last 100 years, we have progressed from measuring glucose in the urine to blood testing and fingersticks <https://diatribe.org/taking-sting-out-fingersticks-lancets-life-hacks-and-more>  to CGMs. Much has changed in that time, from improving the convenience of taking measurements to expanding our wealth of glucose data with how many measurements we can take each day. However, the need for blood or other bodily fluids to take a measurement has been constant.

So is it hope or hype? Although it may seem that regulatory barriers squash any hopes of a non-invasive device reaching the market, the demand, motivation, and money are there to keep development going.

It will be interesting to watch which of these small companies gets the attention of one of the big players in diabetes technology; this could be a clue about which device is furthest along. The technology is improving rapidly, but it may be several more years before we see a non-invasive device on the market.

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype-2-712106/

 

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Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:08:48 -0700
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 Hope or Hype?
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Veronica, I just found it as interesting  reading.this  is why I forwarded it.i don?t think its going ot  take off  over night or right away but its something ot have around for the future .even big companies like apple, google and Samsung are trying to crack the code on diabetes and  devices that  will revolutionize the  tech and health industry.  

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An interesting read. The skeptic in me has a question for the group. Anybody up for a pool? Which comes first, the elusive cure for diabetes or the elusive invasive monitoring?
I have emails going back to the nineties that discuss all of this. And what I didn't hear in this report is how these new optical methods would monitor trends. Many people depend on CGM's to spot trends and notify before a low comes. My take on these new potential devices is that we'd be going back to giving the reading in the moment. I don't know. I try really hard not to be a downer, but I've heard so many promises over the past 35 years, that part of me is just tired. When you have something, call me. <grin> Thanks for sharing, Gary.
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Diabetes Daily - Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 12:05 PM


Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring: Hope or Hype?


This content originally appeared on diaTribe <https://diatribe.org/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype> . Republished with permission.

By Andrew Briskin

For years, people with diabetes have sought out an accurate way to measure glucose without the need for fingersticks or fluid samples. Here?s a look at the latest in research and development of non-invasive glucose monitoring devices.

Over the last two decades, dozens of companies worldwide have sought to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  ? a sensor that could measure your glucose levels without puncturing the skin or having to insert a device into the body.

The majority of these devices so far have either failed to work or have not received FDA approval. However, researchers have been persistent, and in recent years, have fine-tuned different forms of non-invasive monitoring technologies, offering promise that a device may eventually reach the market.

?There is significant demand for a non-invasive glucose monitor, as most of our patients hate sticking their fingers multiple times each day to check their blood sugars,? said Dr. Farah Khan, an endocrinologist and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Washington. ?If a non-invasive monitor could somehow be [as accurate as] CGMs currently available, this would be a huge step forward.?

These sensors could make fingersticks and the need to insert a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) <https://diatribe.org/continuous-glucose-monitors-cgm>  a thing of the past. Some other advantages include avoiding the pain of a needle, eliminating false readings due to contamination by substances on the surface of your hands, and limiting waste from disposable testing supplies such as test strips or lancets.

Additionally, some non-invasive monitors have no disposable components, which could wipe out recurring costs for testing supplies <https://diatribe.org/blood-glucose-meters-and-strips> , only requiring a one-time purchase.


Optical technology in the pipeline


The discussion around monitoring glucose levels without the need for blood or other bodily fluids is not new. In fact, devices have attempted to use various forms of optical technology since the 1990s.

Optical technology refers to any method that can identify different substances in a fluid (like blood) based on the interaction of those substances with electromagnetic radiation or light.

Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.Physicians and scientists have already used optical techniques in many areas outside of diabetes. For example, X-ray machines can create images of broken bones based on how our bones absorb and reflect X-rays differently than the surrounding bodily tissue. Nearly all of the non-invasive glucose monitors currently in development use some form of optical technology to collect glucose measurements.

While different devices use different types of light (some use infrared waves, others radio frequency waves), the basic principle is the same. A monitor shines a beam of light through your skin, which is then reflected and scattered by the glucose in your blood. The sensor then detects signals from the light that is reflected back. Glucose exhibits a unique reflection pattern that differs from the other components of blood; the difference in signals is how the sensor determines your glucose level.

Of course, this is much easier said than done. One of the key challenges to developing a non-invasive glucose monitor has been determining the differences between glucose and the other components in our blood.

?The glucose signal from an optical sensor is small, and other molecules in the body produce interfering signals that are similar, which is called noise,? said Dr. David Klonoff, Medical Director of the Diabetes Research Institute in San Mateo, California, and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. ?The ratio of glucose signal to noise is often very small and it can be difficult to isolate the glucose signal itself.?

However, our ability to isolate glucose signals alone has improved.

?Newly-developed artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms have given us greater computational power to isolate a glucose signal from the noise,? said Klonoff. ?We are getting closer to seeing a commercially viable product emerge, thanks to improved sensors that are smaller and more accurate.?

There are varying degrees of optimism as to when this technology might become accurate enough to be used in an FDA-approved glucose monitor.

?The FDA has never cleared an optical non-invasive glucose monitor,? said Klonoff. ?However, I expect that the regulatory requirements for eventual clearance will be different than what is required for currently cleared products that measure glucose in the blood or interstitial fluid.?

Somewhat less optimistically, Khan said she worries that these forms of optical technology may not have enough precision or accuracy to help our patients manage their diabetes.


Other non-invasive technology in the works


Outside of non-invasive optical glucose monitors, several companies have sought to develop a non-invasive fluid sampling device using bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, tears, or vapor from your breath.

?This would be less invasive than even a minimally invasive technology, as they would not require inserting a needle or probe into the body,? said Klonoff.

Similar issues of accuracy remain, but there has been documented progress in this area.


Who is currently developing non-invasive glucose monitors?


Although people with diabetes continue to wait for this revolutionary technology to reach the market, hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for startups around the globe <https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/19322968211007212> , not to mention efforts by larger, more established technology companies.


Nemaura Medical


This company has developed a device called sugarBEAT <https://sugarbeat.com/> , which has received approval in Europe and has been submitted to the FDA for review in the U.S.

Sitting on your skin like a patch, sugarBEAT is a small device that measures your glucose continuously by running a slight, imperceptible electric current through your skin, which causes glucose to move within the interstitial fluid right below your skin.

Early trial data from Nemaura Medical shows that sugarBEAT is very close to the accuracy <https://nemauramedical.com/easd-symposia-2019/>  of CGMs currently available on the market.

DiaMonTech

A biotechnology startup based in Germany, DiaMonTech <https://www.diamontech.de/>  is currently developing three versions of its non-invasive glucose monitor.

*	The D-Base: A desktop device (roughly the size of a shoebox) intended for use by multiple people in a clinical setting.
*	D-Pocket: A hand-held device that fits in the user?s pocket or handbag, on which you press your finger for a glucose measurement.
*	D-sensor: An integrated sensor that can be worn as a bracelet.

All three use the same technology to gather glucose measurements, which the company coined ?photothermal detection.? The sensor directs a beam of light onto the skin, which warms the glucose molecules in your skin very slightly (only around 1/1000 Celsius.) After a few seconds, the sensor gives a glucose reading based on the absorption and reflection pattern of the light.

While each of these versions is at a different point in the approval process, there is evidence that the technology does work and is approaching the accuracy level of CGMs. The three devices are still in development to improve accuracy, so they are not currently available for purchase.


Apple


The tech giant considered including a non-invasive glucose sensor in the new Apple Watch Series 7, which unfortunately did not come to fruition.

UK-based startup Rockley Photonics, one of Apple?s previous partners, had released a ?clinic-on-the-wrist? health watch. However, the partnership has since been discontinued. The technology is quite similar <https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/07/14/apple-supplier-launches-non-invasive-glucose-monitor-health-sensor-tech>  to that used by DiaMonTech and could represent a huge addition to Apple?s health monitoring features in the near future.

In February 2023, Apple announced <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-22/apple-watch-blood-glucose-monitor-could-revolutionize-diabetes-care-aapl?leadSource=uverify%20wall>  that it hit a major milestone in developing the technology, and has reportedly been working on it since 2009. The company has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on the effort and now believes that the technology could eventually be made available to the public.


Cnoga Medical


Cnoga is a digital healthcare startup based in Israel, which has developed a hybrid non-invasive monitor called the TensorTip Combo Glucometer (CoG) <https://www.cnogacare.co/cog-hybrid-glucometer> . The device is referred to as ?hybrid? since users must calibrate it with both invasive and non-invasive measurements for the first three days of use.

After calibration, the device is completely non-invasive. Similar to other devices, CoG emits a small amount of light through your finger, which you insert into the device. As the light signal is absorbed and reflected by the glucose in your blood, the signal projects onto another camera and processes the signals using an AI algorithm to produce a glucose value.

CoG is a small, portable device that has received CE clearance in Europe. According to research <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6232728/> , the accuracy of the device still lags behind CGMs.


GWave by Hagar


The GWave <https://www.hagartech.com/>  is a non-invasive glucose monitor created by Hagar, also a startup based in Israel. It uses radio frequency waves to measure blood glucose continuously. This device has currently not received CE clearance or FDA approval.

In March 2023, the company announced <https://www.biospace.com/article/releases/hagar-announces-preliminary-results-of-study-for-its-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-system/?keywords=diabetes>  early results from its ongoing clinical study, which included 20 participants. The study compared GWave readings <https://diatribe.org/wave-future-new-glucose-technology-could-revolutionize-care>  to fingerstick measurements at various time points, yielding accuracy within a narrow glucose range (70-140 mg/dL). Hagar plans to start a larger clinical trial with 250 participants by the end of 2023 on adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes <https://diatribe.org/type-2-diabetes>  in Israel.


Know Labs


This Seattle-based startup has developed two non-invasive glucose sensors, both of which use a patented radio frequency wave technology called Bio-RFID <https://www.knowlabs.co/bio-rfid> .

*	The KnowU: A pocket-size device that measures your glucose on-demand with a simple palm placement on the device.
*	The UBand: A continuous monitor that is worn on your wrist.

While still early in the process, data from early human trials <https://cb195ec0-5419-4138-91fc-7288f69116ec.filesusr.com/ugd/23f159_bd10e3ab1dbf4404982c90e3dd6dd6ee.pdf>  are quite promising. When compared to fingerstick glucose measurements, the Bio-RFID measurements were reported to be well within the accuracy standards established by CGMs currently on the market.

Lassie by BOYDSense

Lassie <https://www.boydsense.com/>  is a prospective pocket-size device that measures glucose through the breath indirectly by measuring other compounds that the body produces from using glucose for energy.

In a presentation at the ATTD 2023 annual conference <https://diatribe.org/current-state-non-invasive-glucose-monitoring>  in Berlin, Bruno Thuillier, founder and chief technology officer of BOYDSense, explained that the company is currently working on an algorithm that can calculate glucose levels based on measurements of specific compounds in the breath.

Other non-invasive glucose monitoring projects include:

*	Lifeleaf <https://www.lifeplus.ai/> , a continuous, real-time glucose monitor by LifePlus
*	Afon Technology <https://afontechnology.com/> , which is developing a wearable device for your wrist
*	Brolis <https://brolis-sensor.com/>  Blood Analysis Sensor
*	GlucoBeam <https://rspsystems.com/>  by RSP systems
*	K?Watch Glucose <https://www.pkvitality.com/ktrack-glucose/>  smartwatch by PKVitality


The bottom line


Of course, this list is incomplete. These are just a few of the many startups and biotechnology companies seeking to develop a non-invasive glucose monitor.

Over the last 100 years, we have progressed from measuring glucose in the urine to blood testing and fingersticks <https://diatribe.org/taking-sting-out-fingersticks-lancets-life-hacks-and-more>  to CGMs. Much has changed in that time, from improving the convenience of taking measurements to expanding our wealth of glucose data with how many measurements we can take each day. However, the need for blood or other bodily fluids to take a measurement has been constant.

So is it hope or hype? Although it may seem that regulatory barriers squash any hopes of a non-invasive device reaching the market, the demand, motivation, and money are there to keep development going.

It will be interesting to watch which of these small companies gets the attention of one of the big players in diabetes technology; this could be a clue about which device is furthest along. The technology is improving rapidly, but it may be several more years before we see a non-invasive device on the market.

https://www.diabetesdaily.com/blog/non-invasive-glucose-monitoring-hope-or-hype-2-712106/

 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 18:22:19 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:22:19 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <021c01d9a001$2a9a7f80$7fcf7e80$@gmail.com>
 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>

For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, the last
time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am using the G6 so
I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches. 

I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called again
around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days later I
called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week ago, an
envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I opened it the
paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. In yesterday's mail
another envelope with over patches came.

So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more than a
month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they are in
California and I'm on the east coast. 

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From jamielgurganus at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 18:31:11 2023
From: jamielgurganus at gmail.com (Jamie Gurganus)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:31:11 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
References: <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <8017BBCA-8593-4AC8-BB6C-53023C0DAFFE@gmail.com>

I gave up getting them from Dexcom and order mine from Amazon now. I get a packet of 50 for about $12. I would wait and wait for Dexcom to send me a packet, and I would only get one package of 10. This is just much simpler.

         Jamie

Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


Phone: 515-291-8451

?Be your self. Everyone else is already taken.?  Oscar Wilde 

> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:23 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, the last
> time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am using the G6 so
> I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches. 
> 
> I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called again
> around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days later I
> called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week ago, an
> envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I opened it the
> paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. In yesterday's mail
> another envelope with over patches came.
> 
> So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more than a
> month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they are in
> California and I'm on the east coast. 
> 
> Eileen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
> 
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
> app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
> just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
> back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
> were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
> I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
> app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
> though they're not, really. 
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
> and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
> perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
> on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
> there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
> results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
> Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
> 
> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
> pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 
> 
> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
> edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
> he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 
> 
> 
> Thanks much,
> Mary 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
> 
> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
> running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
> 
> 
> 
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
> the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
> aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
> camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
> that pairing was complete.
> 
> 
> 
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
> the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.
> 
> 
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> 
> Milton Ota
> 
> ICAN Island Computer Access Now
> 
> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.
> 
> Unit E
> 
> Fargo, ND 58104-4498
> 
> 
> 
> Ph: (701) 731-0511
> 
> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 18:35:13 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:35:13 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>

 

 

Hi All,

 

I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.

 

It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.

 

I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
any one here is using it or knows anything about it.

 

Thanks.

 

Eileen


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 18:46:40 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:46:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <8017BBCA-8593-4AC8-BB6C-53023C0DAFFE@gmail.com>
References: <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
 <8017BBCA-8593-4AC8-BB6C-53023C0DAFFE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000a01d9a082$e3a2f300$aae8d900$@gmail.com>

Do agree with you.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:31 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.

I gave up getting them from Dexcom and order mine from Amazon now. I get a packet of 50 for about $12. I would wait and wait for Dexcom to send me a packet, and I would only get one package of 10. This is just much simpler.

         Jamie

Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


Phone: 515-291-8451

?Be your self. Everyone else is already taken.?  Oscar Wilde 

> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:23 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, 
> the last time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am 
> using the G6 so I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches.
> 
> I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called 
> again around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days 
> later I called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week 
> ago, an envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I 
> opened it the paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. 
> In yesterday's mail another envelope with over patches came.
> 
> So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more 
> than a month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they 
> are in California and I'm on the east coast.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
> 
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
> 
> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 
> 
> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.
> 
> 
> Thanks much,
> Mary
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
> 
> Hello,
> 
> 
> 
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
> 
> 
> 
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.
> 
> 
> 
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
> 
> 
> 
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.
> 
> 
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> 
> Milton Ota
> 
> ICAN Island Computer Access Now
> 
> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.
> 
> Unit E
> 
> Fargo, ND 58104-4498
> 
> 
> 
> Ph: (701) 731-0511
> 
> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 18:58:15 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:58:15 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
References: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>
 <021c01d9a076$3c507070$b4f15150$@gmail.com>
 <000201d9a079$3c07ee60$b417cb20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <003b01d9a084$81f36700$85da3500$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

What they said to me is they found most people do better there. But clearly
it's not really a requirement.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:56 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to do it
myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be very
unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

Eileen  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting inaccurate
readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my arm.
All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate! <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hi Dar,
I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
> battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From missktlab1217 at frontier.com  Fri Jun 16 18:58:40 2023
From: missktlab1217 at frontier.com (Lisa Belville)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 13:58:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <bb186453-9754-4fda-6845-4785d463365e@frontier.com>

Hi, Eileen.? It's called Pogo.? The app to use it is called patterns.? I 
downloaded it and got registered, but I never purchased the meter, so I 
can't speak to how accessible it is when used with the Pogo monitor. I 
believe the unit uses Bluetooth pairing to work with the app.


This would be good for someone who has consistent difficulty with a 
finger stick.? It would be too expensive to use several times a day as 
each cartridge only has 10 lancets, but it would still give someone a 
good idea of what foods do to blood sugar.


you can read more at:

https://presspogo.com/



Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 6/16/2023 1:35 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>   
>
>   
>
> Hi All,
>
>   
>
> I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
> the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
> trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
> diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.
>
>   
>
> It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
> your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
> announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
> anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
> wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.
>
>   
>
> I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
> phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
> any one here is using it or knows anything about it.
>
>   
>
> Thanks.
>
>   
>
> Eileen
>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 19:02:59 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:02:59 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>
References: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
 <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <003f01d9a085$2b5f9840$821ec8c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to do
it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be very
> unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
> abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my
arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
<grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
> same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say
>> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container
>> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the
>> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and
>> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and
>> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 19:06:18 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:06:18 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started
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Dar, I figured things out myself as well. I used Aira to confirm the code
before I entered it manually. Trust me, my first few hours with the G7 app
were ugly! But most of the ugliness on the first day was playing with the
stupid overpatch. Once I called tech support and they said, ditch it, I got
my life back. <grin> 
Also, don't forget that you can get help by calling Dexcom. I've gotten my
best help on the week ends.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:05 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you 
how to do it?
We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 19:09:02 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:09:02 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <021c01d9a001$2a9a7f80$7fcf7e80$@gmail.com>
 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
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Eileen,
In the G7, there is an overpatch packaged with each sensor. They aren't the
same at all. They're really really thin, for one thing. Once they come up
with a better design, they'll be packaging the same way, one patch in each
little box. So you won't have to be ordering separately any more.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:22 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.

For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, the last
time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am using the G6 so
I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches. 

I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called again
around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days later I
called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week ago, an
envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I opened it the
paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. In yesterday's mail
another envelope with over patches came.

So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more than a
month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they are in
California and I'm on the east coast. 

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 19:10:59 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:10:59 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <004501d9a086$491c8d10$db55a730$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Eileen, I have played with the Pogo. Yeah, it's easy to use. Just one
problem. Can you guess? We do all of that in order to get the result. No
speech. They just think we can't manage physical stuff, rather than
understanding that we need the result in an accessible format. Oops!
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:35 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.

 

 

Hi All,

 

I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.

 

It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.

 

I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
any one here is using it or knows anything about it.

 

Thanks.

 

Eileen

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 19:13:40 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:13:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <bb186453-9754-4fda-6845-4785d463365e@frontier.com>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
 <bb186453-9754-4fda-6845-4785d463365e@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <000201d9a086$a8ff8480$fafe8d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Thanks, Lisa. When I looked at it, it didn't have an app yet. So I don't know if the app would behave with VoiceOver and read the result, or if it would just track things and such. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:59 AM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.

Hi, Eileen.  It's called Pogo.  The app to use it is called patterns.  I 
downloaded it and got registered, but I never purchased the meter, so I 
can't speak to how accessible it is when used with the Pogo monitor. I 
believe the unit uses Bluetooth pairing to work with the app.


This would be good for someone who has consistent difficulty with a 
finger stick.  It would be too expensive to use several times a day as 
each cartridge only has 10 lancets, but it would still give someone a 
good idea of what foods do to blood sugar.


you can read more at:

https://presspogo.com/



Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 6/16/2023 1:35 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>   
>
>   
>
> Hi All,
>
>   
>
> I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
> the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
> trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
> diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.
>
>   
>
> It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
> your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
> announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
> anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
> wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.
>
>   
>
> I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
> phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
> any one here is using it or knows anything about it.
>
>   
>
> Thanks.
>
>   
>
> Eileen
>
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 19:18:05 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:18:05 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <021c01d9a001$2a9a7f80$7fcf7e80$@gmail.com>
 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <027701d9a087$473c3ee0$d5b4bca0$@gmail.com>


The overlay patches are different from the ones that were used with the G6,
it is a little smaller and the tape that they are using is of a more
flexible type and thinner than a 20 pound sheet of paper.

There is a single overlay patch that comes with every new sensor and the
sensor is found wrapped with the documentation/instructions that is found on
the bottom of the box.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:22 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.

For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, the last
time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am using the G6 so
I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches. 

I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called again
around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days later I
called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week ago, an
envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I opened it the
paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. In yesterday's mail
another envelope with over patches came.

So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more than a
month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they are in
California and I'm on the east coast. 

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 19:45:37 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:45:37 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <004301d9a086$034e8680$09eb9380$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <021c01d9a001$2a9a7f80$7fcf7e80$@gmail.com>
 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <006b01d9a07f$7c8b6060$75a22120$@verizon.net>
 <004301d9a086$034e8680$09eb9380$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <000601d9a08b$1faadd10$5f009730$@verizon.net>

Veronica, Okay that's good to know for future reference.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 3:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.

Eileen,
In the G7, there is an overpatch packaged with each sensor. They aren't the
same at all. They're really really thin, for one thing. Once they come up
with a better design, they'll be packaging the same way, one patch in each
little box. So you won't have to be ordering separately any more.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:22 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.

For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, the last
time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am using the G6 so
I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches. 

I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called again
around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days later I
called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week ago, an
envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I opened it the
paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. In yesterday's mail
another envelope with over patches came.

So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more than a
month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they are in
California and I'm on the east coast. 

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

ICAN Island Computer Access Now

4273 Coventry Dr., S.

Unit E

Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

Ph: (701) 731-0511

Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 19:50:51 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:50:51 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <bb186453-9754-4fda-6845-4785d463365e@frontier.com>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
 <bb186453-9754-4fda-6845-4785d463365e@frontier.com>
Message-ID: <001d01d9a08b$db646b70$922d4250$@verizon.net>

Hi Lisa,

Thanks for the info. I think I looked on the web site you list below. I know it has 10 strips in a cartridge, but it sounded pretty neat that you place your finger in it have it do the puncture and draw out a drop and the test is on.

Thanks.

Eileen

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:59 PM
To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.

Hi, Eileen.  It's called Pogo.  The app to use it is called patterns.  I downloaded it and got registered, but I never purchased the meter, so I can't speak to how accessible it is when used with the Pogo monitor. I believe the unit uses Bluetooth pairing to work with the app.


This would be good for someone who has consistent difficulty with a finger stick.  It would be too expensive to use several times a day as each cartridge only has 10 lancets, but it would still give someone a good idea of what foods do to blood sugar.


you can read more at:

https://presspogo.com/



Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 6/16/2023 1:35 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>   
>
>   
>
> Hi All,
>
>   
>
> I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor 
> called the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the 
> Medtronic trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision 
> impaired diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.
>
>   
>
> It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you 
> put your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She 
> said it announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not 
> finding anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called 
> the Pogo and wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.
>
>   
>
> I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a 
> smart phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let 
> me know if any one here is using it or knows anything about it.
>
>   
>
> Thanks.
>
>   
>
> Eileen
>
> _______________________________________________
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Jun 16 19:54:30 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:54:30 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <004501d9a086$491c8d10$db55a730$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
 <004501d9a086$491c8d10$db55a730$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <002601d9a08c$5da1ca10$18e55e30$@verizon.net>

Veronica,

You mean you played with it using the app or just the device alone? Thanks.
I really can't stand the prodigy but it's the only show in town. 

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 3:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
Monitor.

Eileen, I have played with the Pogo. Yeah, it's easy to use. Just one
problem. Can you guess? We do all of that in order to get the result. No
speech. They just think we can't manage physical stuff, rather than
understanding that we need the result in an accessible format. Oops!
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:35 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.

 

 

Hi All,

 

I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.

 

It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.

 

I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
any one here is using it or knows anything about it.

 

Thanks.

 

Eileen

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From missktlab1217 at frontier.com  Fri Jun 16 19:58:58 2023
From: missktlab1217 at frontier.com (Lisa Belville)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:58:58 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <001d01d9a08b$db646b70$922d4250$@verizon.net>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
 <bb186453-9754-4fda-6845-4785d463365e@frontier.com>
 <001d01d9a08b$db646b70$922d4250$@verizon.net>
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Yep, that's why I was interested in it, too.? I have great difficulty 
getting a reliable reading without stabbing multiple fingers.? I thought 
this type of set up would be just the ticket. I couldn't tell how the 
readings would be displayed, and even though I have an iPhone and use 
all of the OCR apps out there, I didn't want to fiddle around with it 
just to get a result.


Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 6/16/2023 2:50 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> Hi Lisa,
>
> Thanks for the info. I think I looked on the web site you list below. I know it has 10 strips in a cartridge, but it sounded pretty neat that you place your finger in it have it do the puncture and draw out a drop and the test is on.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Eileen
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:59 PM
> To: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.
>
> Hi, Eileen.  It's called Pogo.  The app to use it is called patterns.  I downloaded it and got registered, but I never purchased the meter, so I can't speak to how accessible it is when used with the Pogo monitor. I believe the unit uses Bluetooth pairing to work with the app.
>
>
> This would be good for someone who has consistent difficulty with a finger stick.  It would be too expensive to use several times a day as each cartridge only has 10 lancets, but it would still give someone a good idea of what foods do to blood sugar.
>
>
> you can read more at:
>
> https://presspogo.com/
>
>
>
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>
> On 6/16/2023 1:35 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>>    
>>
>>    
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>    
>>
>> I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor
>> called the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the
>> Medtronic trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision
>> impaired diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.
>>
>>    
>>
>> It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you
>> put your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She
>> said it announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not
>> finding anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called
>> the Pogo and wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.
>>
>>    
>>
>> I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a
>> smart phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let
>> me know if any one here is using it or knows anything about it.
>>
>>    
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>>    
>>
>> Eileen
>>
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From taylor9209 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 20:46:23 2023
From: taylor9209 at gmail.com (Taylor Scott)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:46:23 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <000001d9a078$f0e6fd90$d2b4f8b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
 <021c01d9a001$2a9a7f80$7fcf7e80$@gmail.com>
 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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 <000001d9a078$f0e6fd90$d2b4f8b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <CAE5LqVybaRJEAJ5eyMEcvcb3=CEfFBd06AbhkipB+mdDgRimtg@mail.gmail.com>

Hey Veronica,
I use the dexcom app to scan the code.

The code is on the opposite side of the applicator from the button.

Personally I usually use the foot post of my bed to sit the applicator
on, hold the phone about a hands lingth away, and after a little
moving sometimes the phone will vibrate and ask if you want to pare.

Sometimes it can take a good 15 or 20 seconds for it to recognize the code.

But that could be because if I don't get a result with in like 3
seconds I tend to start moving the phone around. lol



On 6/16/23, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Sorry, I'm still just a bit puzzled. So, when you get to the screen in the
> Dexcom app that lets you choose enter manually or scan the code, do you
> choose scan, then hold the phone near the code? Or when you get to the
> screen to choose manual or scan, do you leave the app and go into the
> camera
> app, where VoiceOver helps with stuff?
> Thanks so much.
> Veronica
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:11 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Hi,
>
> I used the camera to slowly scan for the QRCode holding the camera about 5
> to 6 inches over the area where I know the code is located. I did not have
> to use any sighted help to align the camera.
>
> When it finds the code you should hear the camera shutter sound and a
> prompt
> that the sensor is paired.
>
> Warmup should take around 15 minutes and you will be taken to the main
> screen of your app and it will show that it is warming up.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:42 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
> app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app,
> I
> just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
> back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
> were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
> I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
> app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
> though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other
> day
> and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
> perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
> on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
> there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes
> getting
> results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
> Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera
> to
> pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch?
>
>
> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
> edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
> he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.
>
>
> Thanks much,
> Mary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
> running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
>
>
>
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
> the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator.
> I
> aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
> camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
> that pairing was complete.
>
>
>
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
>
>
>
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
> the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.
>
>
>
> Milton
>
>
>
> Milton Ota
>
> ICAN Island Computer Access Now
>
> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.
>
> Unit E
>
> Fargo, ND 58104-4498
>
>
>
> Ph: (701) 731-0511
>
> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 21:16:25 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:16:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Over Patches.
In-Reply-To: <8017BBCA-8593-4AC8-BB6C-53023C0DAFFE@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <e6d6f620.fccc.4ce5.af08.0a19a561378a@samobile.net>

What a deal.
Are you still using the six or the seven?
I like that
Dar
Original message:
> I gave up getting them from Dexcom and order mine from Amazon now. I 
> get a packet of 50 for about $12. I would wait and wait for Dexcom to 
> send me a packet, and I would only get one package of 10. This is just 
> much simpler.

>          Jamie

> Jamie Gurganus, Resource Coach


> Phone: 515-291-8451

> ?Be your self. Everyone else is already taken.?  Oscar Wilde

>> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:23 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?For any of you who are using the over patches with Dexcom sensors, the last
>> time I tried ordering them it took 3 attempts. I again am using the G6 so
>> I'm not sure if G7 uses the same patches.

>> I had called Dexcom on May 3rd and never got an order. Then I called again
>> around the 20th and again never got a shipment. Another 13 days later I
>> called yet a third time requesting over patches.  About a week ago, an
>> envelope from them finally appeared in the mail and when I opened it the
>> paper work told me it was from the May 3rd phone call. In yesterday's mail
>> another envelope with over patches came.

>> So if you use and need them keep in mind it seems to be taking more than a
>> month to get them. It may well be bad mail service since they are in
>> California and I'm on the east coast.

>> Eileen

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:42 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
>> app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
>> just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
>> back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
>> were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
>> I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
>> app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
>> though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
>> and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
>> perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
>> on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
>> there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
>> results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
>> Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
>> pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
>> edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
>> he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
>> running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
>> the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
>> aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
>> camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
>> that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
>> the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 21:21:17 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:21:17 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
In-Reply-To: <002601d9a08c$5da1ca10$18e55e30$@verizon.net>
References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
 <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$@verizon.net>
 <004501d9a086$491c8d10$db55a730$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <002601d9a08c$5da1ca10$18e55e30$@verizon.net>
Message-ID: <000901d9a098$7d622f00$78268d00$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Eileen and all,
When I played with it, there was no app. At that time, every meter didn't
yet work with an app. So yes, it's been a few years. It would be fun to know
if it would read the result on the app. I do remember asking the rep how
we'd know when we'd hit the last test in the cartridge. I can't remember his
answer though. It was 2018 when I played with it.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
Monitor.

Veronica,

You mean you played with it using the app or just the device alone? Thanks.
I really can't stand the prodigy but it's the only show in town. 

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 3:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
Monitor.

Eileen, I have played with the Pogo. Yeah, it's easy to use. Just one
problem. Can you guess? We do all of that in order to get the result. No
speech. They just think we can't manage physical stuff, rather than
understanding that we need the result in an accessible format. Oops!
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:35 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.

 

 

Hi All,

 

I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.

 

It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.

 

I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
any one here is using it or knows anything about it.

 

Thanks.

 

Eileen

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 21:23:13 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:23:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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Wow! I've never gotten a vibration on my phone. But you bet, I'm trying
again tomorrow. With the G6 sensor, it just kept timing out too fast so I
went to doing it manually. But the G7 code is harder to find with Seeing Ai,
so tomorrow we'll find out. <grin>
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor
Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:46 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hey Veronica,
I use the dexcom app to scan the code.

The code is on the opposite side of the applicator from the button.

Personally I usually use the foot post of my bed to sit the applicator
on, hold the phone about a hands lingth away, and after a little
moving sometimes the phone will vibrate and ask if you want to pare.

Sometimes it can take a good 15 or 20 seconds for it to recognize the code.

But that could be because if I don't get a result with in like 3
seconds I tend to start moving the phone around. lol



On 6/16/23, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> Sorry, I'm still just a bit puzzled. So, when you get to the screen in the
> Dexcom app that lets you choose enter manually or scan the code, do you
> choose scan, then hold the phone near the code? Or when you get to the
> screen to choose manual or scan, do you leave the app and go into the
> camera
> app, where VoiceOver helps with stuff?
> Thanks so much.
> Veronica
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:11 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Hi,
>
> I used the camera to slowly scan for the QRCode holding the camera about 5
> to 6 inches over the area where I know the code is located. I did not have
> to use any sighted help to align the camera.
>
> When it finds the code you should hear the camera shutter sound and a
> prompt
> that the sensor is paired.
>
> Warmup should take around 15 minutes and you will be taken to the main
> screen of your app and it will show that it is warming up.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:42 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the
G7
> app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app,
> I
> just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
> back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
> were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
When
> I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the
Clarity
> app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
> though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other
> day
> and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
> perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone
was
> on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I
was
> there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes
> getting
> results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
> Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera
> to
> pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?
>
>
> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
> edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
> he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.
>
>
> Thanks much,
> Mary
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera.
I'm
> running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.
>
>
>
> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
> the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator.
> I
> aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
> camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
> that pairing was complete.
>
>
>
> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.
>
>
>
> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
> the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android
device.
>
>
>
> Milton
>
>
>
> Milton Ota
>
> ICAN Island Computer Access Now
>
> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.
>
> Unit E
>
> Fargo, ND 58104-4498
>
>
>
> Ph: (701) 731-0511
>
> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 21:27:18 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:27:18 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
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If all are going to the tummy I would do just that and skip the arm
I'll keep my arms though giggle.
Dar
Original message:
> Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
> you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
> off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
> not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
> them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
> I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> How do you put the patches on.
> i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to do
> it
>> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be very
>> unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

>> Eileen

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
> inaccurate
>> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on my
>> abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best on my
> arm.
>> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
> <grin>
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hi Dar,
>> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
> left
>> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
>> same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Where do you wear yours?
>> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
>> Dar
>> Original message:
>>> Milton,
>>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within
>>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In
>>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr
>>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as
>>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
> ones.
>>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to
>>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say
>>> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the
>>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It
>>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table
>>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the
>>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry
>>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long
>>> battery
>> life. Sheesh!
>>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>>> Veronica


>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the
>>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
>> patch/tatch?

>>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the
>>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on
>>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>>> Thanks much,
>>> Mary

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>>> Hello,



>>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone
>>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container
>>> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the
>>> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and
>>> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and
>>> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience
>>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
>> Android device.



>>> Milton



>>> Milton Ota

>>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>>> Unit E

>>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 21:29:20 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:29:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started
In-Reply-To: <004101d9a085$a1a9e1e0$e4fda5a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <261689d6.efc2.4804.b907.ca404d98bcce@samobile.net>

I know when you guys can do it I feel then I can do it as well.

I just need step by step.
Guess the first thing is to make sure all is well on the phone correct?
Dar
Original message:
> Dar, I figured things out myself as well. I used Aira to confirm the code
> before I entered it manually. Trust me, my first few hours with the G7 app
> were ugly! But most of the ugliness on the first day was playing with the
> stupid overpatch. Once I called tech support and they said, ditch it, I got
> my life back. <grin>
> Also, don't forget that you can get help by calling Dexcom. I've gotten my
> best help on the week ends.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:05 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

> How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you
> how to do it?
> We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
> dar

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 21:58:32 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (Dar)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:58:32 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <209C94C0-31AE-4FA1-AAF4-0D3FC561BAD2@mysero.net>
References: <209C94C0-31AE-4FA1-AAF4-0D3FC561BAD2@mysero.net>
Message-ID: <BE054E4B-6FDF-482E-9711-559C024951A7@mysero.net>

I got the lid off can?t get it out on the tummy!  

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 


> On Jun 13, 2023, at 9:55 PM, Dar <dmgina at mysero.net> wrote:
> 
> ?That made me laugh out loud  
> So you wear. It on your tummy!  I like that!  
> 
> Dar
> Every saint has a past, 
> Every sinner has a future 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 8:58 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Two things here.
>> First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
>> As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
>> The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
>> In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin>
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>> I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.
>> 
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>> I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
>> I thought maybe I would have to change it.
>> Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
>> I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
>> When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
>> Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
>> Will the doctor see the readings?
>> Dar
>> Original message:
>>> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>> Hi Patricia.
>>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
>>> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
>>> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
>>> warm up time.
>> 
>>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>>> No warm up.
>> 
>>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be 
>>> doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't 
>>> get it to work anymore.
>>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update 
>>> changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If
>>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do
>>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get
>>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I
>>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to
>>>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social
>>>> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can
>>>> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is
>>>> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in 
>>>> accurate sensor results.
>>>> Patricia
>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report
>>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little
>>>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to
>>>>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All
>>>>> kinds of stuff.
>>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>> 
>>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows
>>>>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time,
>>>>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe
>>>>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>>>> days I have left.
>> 
>>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica
>>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi Less.
>>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>>>> it
>>>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>>>> want
>>>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>> 
>>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica
>>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>>>> the
>>>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>>>> in
>>>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>>>> time
>>>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>>>> calibration.
>>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>>>> profile tab.
>>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>>>> quiet
>>>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>>>> releasing.
>>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>>>> experience.
>>>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>>> via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>>>> the Samsung line up.
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi All,
>> 
>>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>>>> upgrade
>>>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>>>> match
>>>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>>>> hours.
>>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>>> Warmly,
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>>> via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>>>> for
>>>>> g7 .
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi,
>> 
>>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>> 
>>>>> HTH.
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>>>> gina
>>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>>>> have the same pass word.
>>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>>> Dar
>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Jun 16 22:01:25 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:01:25 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started
In-Reply-To: <261689d6.efc2.4804.b907.ca404d98bcce@samobile.net>
References: <004101d9a085$a1a9e1e0$e4fda5a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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Message-ID: <000401d9a09e$18b96360$4a2c2a20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Yes, Dar.
You need to delete the G6 app. Then you need to go into the phone settings,
under blue tooth and make sure you tell it to forget the previous
transmitter. To make sure you're forgetting the right device, before you
ditch the G6 app, go into Dexcom's settings and read your transmitter
number. The number you'll see in settings is an abbreviated version of the
number, but you'll recognize it. With the G7, you'll need to do this every
time you change your sensor. 
Installing the app is pretty straight forward. The nice thing is that you
can take your time playing with putting the sensor on your body. The sensor
has a screw cap on it. It's held on with an itty bitty piece of tape. Once
that piece of tape was off, I had to use my little silicon gripper to
unscrew that cap. It's on tight.  Once the cap is off, press that open end
against your body, where you want it to go. While holding it down, press the
big rubbery button. Then you can just pull the applicator away. Keep the
applicator if you haven't gotten the code yet. It is kind of cool that the
warm-up time starts right then so if it takes you awhile to deal with the
app to get it started, the warm-up is going on while you mess with the app.
Once you have learned where everything is, it's not that hard. 
Now, we'll see what I write after tomorrow. Hahahaha! If they fix the stop
sensor button and the feble blue tooth, I'll be pretty happy.
Good luck.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:29 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

I know when you guys can do it I feel then I can do it as well.

I just need step by step.
Guess the first thing is to make sure all is well on the phone correct?
Dar
Original message:
> Dar, I figured things out myself as well. I used Aira to confirm the code
> before I entered it manually. Trust me, my first few hours with the G7 app
> were ugly! But most of the ugliness on the first day was playing with the
> stupid overpatch. Once I called tech support and they said, ditch it, I
got
> my life back. <grin>
> Also, don't forget that you can get help by calling Dexcom. I've gotten my
> best help on the week ends.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:05 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

> How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you
> how to do it?
> We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
> dar

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 22:06:24 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:06:24 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
In-Reply-To: <BE054E4B-6FDF-482E-9711-559C024951A7@mysero.net>
References: <209C94C0-31AE-4FA1-AAF4-0D3FC561BAD2@mysero.net>
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Ok, that?s a good start, now the open area of the container/applicator is the side you point on your tummy and make sure the button on the side is not facing up or down but to the side and then you would press the button to release the sensor from the applicator.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dar via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:59 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Dar <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

I got the lid off can?t get it out on the tummy!  

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 


> On Jun 13, 2023, at 9:55 PM, Dar <dmgina at mysero.net> wrote:
> 
> ?That made me laugh out loud  
> So you wear. It on your tummy!  I like that!  
> 
> Dar
> Every saint has a past, 
> Every sinner has a future 
> 
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2023, at 8:58 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Two things here.
>> First, they want us to put this one on the back of the arm. Mine wasn't very accurate there so they told me to go back to my belly, which is what I did with the G6. It's very small and I wouldn't think it would be easily knocked off. They make a big fuss about it being necessary to use their overpatch. What a joke! I couldn't get the backing off without pulling an extra layer off. I asked tech support if they could send me a couple practice ones. Their answer, no. Nobody can get these on and they'll be redoing them. That made me feel better. Mine have stayed on, no problem so far.
>> As for getting the readings to your doctor, do you have the Dexcom Clarity app? If you get it, you can go in there, choose share, then get a code, which you give to your doctor. You decide how long it lasts. Once the doctor has your code, he or she can see all of your readings. This is how I did it with the G5 and G6 as well.
>> The tech support person did not tell me when they'd fix the blue tooth. I do know that they've lost customers over this. I don't like it but I can understand how they'd miss or not test for a VoiceOver problem. But not catching a lousy blue tooth, the mind boggles.
>> In the meantime, I just keep checking the app store for updates. <grin>
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:09 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>> I put it on the front or top of my let about a hands width above my knee and my doctor never asks for the readings but I could just show him or her my phone with the Dexcom app open and that would work.
>> 
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 12:37 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>> I am still trying to get the pass word to say it knows me.
>> I thought maybe I would have to change it.
>> Also how did you learn how to put on the device.
>> I go on the 27th, where I think all the lady is going to do is start it.
>> When you say you put it on your leg, what part of the leg do you put it on.
>> Yes I would be concerned that I would knock it off my arm or it would be taken off by someone else.
>> Will the doctor see the readings?
>> Dar
>> Original message:
>>> Probably something in voice over and probably a bug there.
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>> Hi Patricia.
>>> This is one good thing about the G7.
>>> Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
>>> This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the 
>>> sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to 
>>> do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 
>>> warm up time.
>> 
>>> For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
>>> 12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
>>> That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just 
>>> activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
>>> No warm up.
>> 
>>> Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
>>> That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be 
>>> doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
>>> I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't 
>>> get it to work anymore.
>>> Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update 
>>> changed it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If
>>>> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do
>>>> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get
>>>> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I
>>>> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to
>>>> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social
>>>> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can
>>>> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is
>>>> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in 
>>>> accurate sensor results.
>>>> Patricia
>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>>> ?Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report
>>>>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little
>>>>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to
>>>>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All
>>>>> kinds of stuff.
>>>>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>> 
>>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows
>>>>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>>>>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time,
>>>>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe
>>>>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how many
>>>>> days I have left.
>> 
>>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica
>>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi Less.
>>>>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really appreciate
>>>>> it
>>>>> if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a difference, but I
>>>>> want
>>>>> to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
>>>>> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>> 
>>>>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>>>>> Ham call K5FPT
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>>> Veronica
>>>>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>>>>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the stop
>>>>> sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility look at
>>>>> the
>>>>> screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as separate item. So it
>>>>> says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support says they've seen this with
>>>>> other users and hopefully they'll work on this one quickly. We cannot
>>>>> independently stop a sensor on the iPhone app.
>>>>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your phone
>>>>> in
>>>>> your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. Most of the
>>>>> time
>>>>> it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about lows. I always feel my low
>>>>> before it says anything. I did not have this problem with the G6.
>>>>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find
>>>>> calibration.
>>>>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under the
>>>>> profile tab.
>>>>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home screen. It
>>>>> makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured out that I could
>>>>> take it off, things were easier to read and manage. I can still read the
>>>>> Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>>>>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have the
>>>>> quiet
>>>>> setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the only way I could
>>>>> get out of it was to close the app and then come back in. That put me back
>>>>> on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>>>>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace period at
>>>>> the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so we shouldn't
>>>>> have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>>>>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, before
>>>>> releasing.
>>>>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my
>>>>> experience.
>>>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>>> via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the customization it
>>>>> offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form and factor and choice in
>>>>> the Samsung line up.
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
>>>>> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi All,
>> 
>>>>>   I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to logout of
>>>>> my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased with the
>>>>> upgrade
>>>>> changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now you only get a ending
>>>>> reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that was my experience with the
>>>>> one sensor I've gone through the ten days with.  You get a 12-hour grace
>>>>> period after the sensor dies that you can continue receiving readings.
>>>>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>>>>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally
>>>>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't always
>>>>> match
>>>>> so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny and all one piece.
>>>>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2
>>>>> hours.
>>>>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>>>>> Warmly,
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of gary
>>>>> via
>>>>> Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>>>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>>>>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>>>>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and dexcom
>>>>> for
>>>>> g7 .
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
>>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> Hi,
>> 
>>>>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to either
>>>>> remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or you need to
>>>>> logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>> 
>>>>> HTH.
>> 
>> 
>>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
>>>>> gina
>>>>> via Diabetes-Talk
>>>>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>> 
>>>>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>>>>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we don't
>>>>> have the same pass word.
>>>>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>>>>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to put
>>>>> this on, and get it set up in the app.
>>>>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>>>>> Just wanted to share.
>>>>> Dar
>> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 22:09:24 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:09:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started
In-Reply-To: <000401d9a09e$18b96360$4a2c2a20$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <e97d6d9b.8bbe.4d9a.84bd.18a482ba83fc@samobile.net>

I did get the cap off, and I do have the g six deleted.
That was as far as I got.
Jim wouldn't know what to do next.
I just was hoping I could do it by myself.


I don't give up easy.
Dar
Original message:
> Yes, Dar.
> You need to delete the G6 app. Then you need to go into the phone settings,
> under blue tooth and make sure you tell it to forget the previous
> transmitter. To make sure you're forgetting the right device, before you
> ditch the G6 app, go into Dexcom's settings and read your transmitter
> number. The number you'll see in settings is an abbreviated version of the
> number, but you'll recognize it. With the G7, you'll need to do this every
> time you change your sensor.
> Installing the app is pretty straight forward. The nice thing is that you
> can take your time playing with putting the sensor on your body. The sensor
> has a screw cap on it. It's held on with an itty bitty piece of tape. Once
> that piece of tape was off, I had to use my little silicon gripper to
> unscrew that cap. It's on tight.  Once the cap is off, press that open end
> against your body, where you want it to go. While holding it down, press the
> big rubbery button. Then you can just pull the applicator away. Keep the
> applicator if you haven't gotten the code yet. It is kind of cool that the
> warm-up time starts right then so if it takes you awhile to deal with the
> app to get it started, the warm-up is going on while you mess with the app.
> Once you have learned where everything is, it's not that hard.
> Now, we'll see what I write after tomorrow. Hahahaha! If they fix the stop
> sensor button and the feble blue tooth, I'll be pretty happy.
> Good luck.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:29 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

> I know when you guys can do it I feel then I can do it as well.

> I just need step by step.
> Guess the first thing is to make sure all is well on the phone correct?
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Dar, I figured things out myself as well. I used Aira to confirm the code
>> before I entered it manually. Trust me, my first few hours with the G7 app
>> were ugly! But most of the ugliness on the first day was playing with the
>> stupid overpatch. Once I called tech support and they said, ditch it, I
> got
>> my life back. <grin>
>> Also, don't forget that you can get help by calling Dexcom. I've gotten my
>> best help on the week ends.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m
> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:05 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

>> How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you
>> how to do it?
>> We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
>> dar

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 16 22:34:38 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:34:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] got it on
Message-ID: <83a352fe.cc04.4338.927a.c5b667f7b2a1@samobile.net>

I won't see anyone until Monday.
Then I can put in a code.
I am excited I got this far.
Dar


From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 22:36:38 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:36:38 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started
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Do a search for the app for your kphone in the store under the name Dexcom
and you should see a bunch of apps, you are specifically looking for the
Dexcom G7. Download and install the app and follow all the steps when you
open the app.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 5:09 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

I did get the cap off, and I do have the g six deleted.
That was as far as I got.
Jim wouldn't know what to do next.
I just was hoping I could do it by myself.


I don't give up easy.
Dar
Original message:
> Yes, Dar.
> You need to delete the G6 app. Then you need to go into the phone 
> settings, under blue tooth and make sure you tell it to forget the 
> previous transmitter. To make sure you're forgetting the right device, 
> before you ditch the G6 app, go into Dexcom's settings and read your 
> transmitter number. The number you'll see in settings is an 
> abbreviated version of the number, but you'll recognize it. With the 
> G7, you'll need to do this every time you change your sensor.
> Installing the app is pretty straight forward. The nice thing is that 
> you can take your time playing with putting the sensor on your body. 
> The sensor has a screw cap on it. It's held on with an itty bitty 
> piece of tape. Once that piece of tape was off, I had to use my little 
> silicon gripper to unscrew that cap. It's on tight.  Once the cap is 
> off, press that open end against your body, where you want it to go. 
> While holding it down, press the big rubbery button. Then you can just 
> pull the applicator away. Keep the applicator if you haven't gotten 
> the code yet. It is kind of cool that the warm-up time starts right 
> then so if it takes you awhile to deal with the app to get it started, the
warm-up is going on while you mess with the app.
> Once you have learned where everything is, it's not that hard.
> Now, we'll see what I write after tomorrow. Hahahaha! If they fix the 
> stop sensor button and the feble blue tooth, I'll be pretty happy.
> Good luck.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:29 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

> I know when you guys can do it I feel then I can do it as well.

> I just need step by step.
> Guess the first thing is to make sure all is well on the phone correct?
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Dar, I figured things out myself as well. I used Aira to confirm the 
>> code before I entered it manually. Trust me, my first few hours with 
>> the G7 app were ugly! But most of the ugliness on the first day was 
>> playing with the stupid overpatch. Once I called tech support and 
>> they said, ditch it, I
> got
>> my life back. <grin>
>> Also, don't forget that you can get help by calling Dexcom. I've 
>> gotten my best help on the week ends.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m
> gina
>> via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:05 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

>> How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you 
>> how to do it?
>> We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
>> dar

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From womantech at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 22:50:54 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (Amy Ruell)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:50:54 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
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Hi all,
An update! My healthcare practitioner decided that she would document that I?m taking insulin, even though I?m not. She put the prescription for the Dexcom through to the pharmacy. I just got off the phone with the pharmacist who said that Medicare is demanding that the prescription for the Reader be ordered first. Of course, I?ll never use the Reader, it?s probably just another expense! However, I?ve just emailed the  The practitioner and asked her please to put through the prescription for the Reader! More craziness! At least, I finally got someone who?s willing to do what it takes to hopefully get me the equipment I need. By the way, when I spoke with her, I asked about the calibration and she said that it?s not necessary with the Dexcom G7. Is that accurate? Thanks. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:33 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?LOL, to your comments veronica. You got me laughing this morning.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:46 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
> 
> Amen to that, Amy. I can't seem to get test strips right now. I hate all of this mess, if your hair is red, you buy stuff through Part B. If your mother is Irish, you use Part D. If you're running out of supplies, too bad! <grin> Since so much stuff has been moved to part B, and nobody understands which pumps are really pumps under Medicare, my local pharmacies won't do all of the extra Part B paper work. Why should we need so many prior authorizations just to stay alive? Boo hoo to the agency, for sure.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
> 
> I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we progressed to needing insulin. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us 
>> wait longer.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for 
>> the upgrade free when the FDA approved it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription 
>> for the new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from 
>> the office basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic 
>> trainer requesting him to contact me.  Well I had already called him 
>> last week and I was told he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to 
>> contact him when  I received the upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom 
>> them until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare 
>> needs to come out an insurance code for this.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an 
>> insurance code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with 
>> insurance codes and approvals.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Joyce
>> 
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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 23:14:09 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:14:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
 Monitor.
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References: <00cf01d9a081$4a05f4f0$de11ded0$.ref@verizon.net>
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 <004501d9a086$491c8d10$db55a730$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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Everything with the use of smart phones  now has an app.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:21 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
Monitor.

Eileen and all,
When I played with it, there was no app. At that time, every meter didn't
yet work with an app. So yes, it's been a few years. It would be fun to know
if it would read the result on the app. I do remember asking the rep how
we'd know when we'd hit the last test in the cartridge. I can't remember his
answer though. It was 2018 when I played with it.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:55 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
Monitor.

Veronica,

You mean you played with it using the app or just the device alone? Thanks.
I really can't stand the prodigy but it's the only show in town. 

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 3:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose
Monitor.

Eileen, I have played with the Pogo. Yeah, it's easy to use. Just one
problem. Can you guess? We do all of that in order to get the result. No
speech. They just think we can't manage physical stuff, rather than
understanding that we need the result in an accessible format. Oops!
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
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Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:35 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question About The Pongo or Pogo Glucose Monitor.

 

 

Hi All,

 

I'm wondering if anyone is using or has heard of a glucose monitor called
the Pongo or Pogo? It was mentioned to me when I met with the Medtronic
trainer a few weeks back. She said it was great for vision impaired
diabetics, but I question if she had it correct.

 

It is supposed to be all self-contained in one small device that you put
your finger in and it sticks you and tests the blood sample. She said it
announced the result, but I looked for it on-line and am not finding
anything about it being accessible. I did find a meter called the Pogo and
wrote them and they came back saying it was not accessible.

 

I am wondering, however, if it might be something that pairs with a smart
phone and that would be how it speaks a result back. Please let me know if
any one here is using it or knows anything about it.

 

Thanks.

 

Eileen

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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 16 23:46:40 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 18:46:40 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
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Hi,

I have found that on occasion when I did a check with my glucose monitor and compared it with the reading I was getting with my G7 it was way off. I would do the calibration if you find that the G7 is showing that your blood sugar level is very low and you don't feel low, and likewise when you see your blood sugar levels go higher than the alert of 275 and you feel like you need to check so that you don't collapse you should go through the calibration process.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 5:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

Hi all,
An update! My healthcare practitioner decided that she would document that I?m taking insulin, even though I?m not. She put the prescription for the Dexcom through to the pharmacy. I just got off the phone with the pharmacist who said that Medicare is demanding that the prescription for the Reader be ordered first. Of course, I?ll never use the Reader, it?s probably just another expense! However, I?ve just emailed the  The practitioner and asked her please to put through the prescription for the Reader! More craziness! At least, I finally got someone who?s willing to do what it takes to hopefully get me the equipment I need. By the way, when I spoke with her, I asked about the calibration and she said that it?s not necessary with the Dexcom G7. Is that accurate? Thanks. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:33 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?LOL, to your comments veronica. You got me laughing this morning.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:46 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
> 
> Amen to that, Amy. I can't seem to get test strips right now. I hate all of this mess, if your hair is red, you buy stuff through Part B. If your mother is Irish, you use Part D. If you're running out of supplies, too bad! <grin> Since so much stuff has been moved to part B, and nobody understands which pumps are really pumps under Medicare, my local pharmacies won't do all of the extra Part B paper work. Why should we need so many prior authorizations just to stay alive? Boo hoo to the agency, for sure.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
> 
> I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we progressed to needing insulin. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us 
>> wait longer.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for 
>> the upgrade free when the FDA approved it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription 
>> for the new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from 
>> the office basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic 
>> trainer requesting him to contact me.  Well I had already called him 
>> last week and I was told he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to 
>> contact him when  I received the upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom 
>> them until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare 
>> needs to come out an insurance code for this.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an 
>> insurance code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with 
>> insurance codes and approvals.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Joyce
>> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Jun 17 00:20:28 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 17:20:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
In-Reply-To: <C5B6E12E-7ED7-4B5B-8586-7803C0174C0A@gmail.com>
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It's not supposed to be necessary. I've calibrated my current sensor twice. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 3:51 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

Hi all,
An update! My healthcare practitioner decided that she would document that I?m taking insulin, even though I?m not. She put the prescription for the Dexcom through to the pharmacy. I just got off the phone with the pharmacist who said that Medicare is demanding that the prescription for the Reader be ordered first. Of course, I?ll never use the Reader, it?s probably just another expense! However, I?ve just emailed the  The practitioner and asked her please to put through the prescription for the Reader! More craziness! At least, I finally got someone who?s willing to do what it takes to hopefully get me the equipment I need. By the way, when I spoke with her, I asked about the calibration and she said that it?s not necessary with the Dexcom G7. Is that accurate? Thanks. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:33 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?LOL, to your comments veronica. You got me laughing this morning.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:46 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
> 
> Amen to that, Amy. I can't seem to get test strips right now. I hate all of this mess, if your hair is red, you buy stuff through Part B. If your mother is Irish, you use Part D. If you're running out of supplies, too bad! <grin> Since so much stuff has been moved to part B, and nobody understands which pumps are really pumps under Medicare, my local pharmacies won't do all of the extra Part B paper work. Why should we need so many prior authorizations just to stay alive? Boo hoo to the agency, for sure.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
> 
> I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we progressed to needing insulin. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us 
>> wait longer.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for 
>> the upgrade free when the FDA approved it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription 
>> for the new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from 
>> the office basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic 
>> trainer requesting him to contact me.  Well I had already called him 
>> last week and I was told he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to 
>> contact him when  I received the upgrade & new sensors.  That was last week's report.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom 
>> them until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare 
>> needs to come out an insurance code for this.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an 
>> insurance code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love Medicare".
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with 
>> insurance codes and approvals.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Joyce
>> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sat Jun 17 00:52:19 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 20:52:19 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!
In-Reply-To: <C5B6E12E-7ED7-4B5B-8586-7803C0174C0A@gmail.com>
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Just also share you only use the phone.
Crazyness.
Dar
Original message:
> Hi all,
> An update! My healthcare practitioner decided that she would document 
> that I?m taking insulin, even though I?m not. She put the prescription 
> for the Dexcom through to the pharmacy. I just got off the phone with 
> the pharmacist who said that Medicare is demanding that the 
> prescription for the Reader be ordered first. Of course, I?ll never use 
> the Reader, it?s probably just another expense! However, I?ve just 
> emailed the  The practitioner and asked her please to put through the 
> prescription for the Reader! More craziness! At least, I finally got 
> someone who?s willing to do what it takes to hopefully get me the 
> equipment I need. By the way, when I spoke with her, I asked about the 
> calibration and she said that it?s not necessary with the Dexcom G7. Is 
> that accurate? Thanks.

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 16, 2023, at 1:33 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?LOL, to your comments veronica. You got me laughing this morning.

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:46 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

>> Amen to that, Amy. I can't seem to get test strips right now. I hate 
>> all of this mess, if your hair is red, you buy stuff through Part B. If 
>> your mother is Irish, you use Part D. If you're running out of 
>> supplies, too bad! <grin> Since so much stuff has been moved to part B, 
>> and nobody understands which pumps are really pumps under Medicare, my 
>> local pharmacies won't do all of the extra Part B paper work. Why 
>> should we need so many prior authorizations just to stay alive? Boo hoo 
>> to the agency, for sure.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Amy 
>> Ruell via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 4:49 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amy Ruell <womantech at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] What a pain Medicare is!!

>> I totally agree. I have been fighting to get a CGM as I cannot use 
>> fingersticks reliably. Apparently, I?m just not sick enough, as I?m not 
>> on insulin and don?t have blood sugar loves. I am stuck between a rock 
>> and a hard place. I can?t appeal a denial until a supplier sends my 
>> information to Medicare, and none of the suppliers will do it, because 
>> they know that Medicare will refuse. we really need to advocate for 
>> legislation on this. This is so backwards to the way it should be. Our 
>> health is compromised and we could be so much healthier and could 
>> decrease our use of funds if we had this technology available before we 
>> progressed to needing insulin.

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?The new Medtroonic pump is approved, but new Medicare is making us
>>> wait longer.



>>> I received my pump last August and was told I would be eligible for
>>> the upgrade free when the FDA approved it.



>>> I contacted the my endocrinologist  and asked for a new prescription
>>> for the new sensors and after waiting for 3 weeks I heard back from
>>> the office basically telling me they put a note into the Medtronic
>>> trainer requesting him to contact me.  Well I had already called him
>>> last week and I was told he put in for the upgrade.  He wanted me to
>>> contact him when  I received the upgrade & new sensors.  That was last 
>>> week's report.



>>> This week he told me I probelly would not get anything or hear grom
>>> them until the end of August.  The reason for the delay is Medicare
>>> needs to come out an insurance code for this.



>>> I complained that the upgrade was "free" so why did they need an
>>> insurance code &  I was told that is Medicare and I should visit "Love 
>>> Medicare".



>>> This stinks.  Why can't Medicare and the FDA  work together with
>>> insurance codes and approvals.



>>> Joyce

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From magills at bigpond.com  Sat Jun 17 07:55:09 2023
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 17:55:09 +1000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 user guides
Message-ID: <000001d9a0f1$0a453310$1ecf9930$@bigpond.com>


Hi all,

I found some user guides on the Dexcom site. 

They are in PDF format, but I open them in Google via the applications key,
once focused on the one I want...

The G7 ones are at the top, with G6 below them.

https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/guides

Not as good as someone being there to walk you through it, but quite helpful
anyway.

Regards,
Paul in Australia.

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] get started

How did you get started with out seeing a person on staff to show you 
how to do it?
We don't have anyone here that could help, we both are blind.
dar

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jun 18 05:50:03 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 22:50:03 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
Message-ID: <003201d9a1a8$ba6c07c0$2f441740$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica




From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 15:51:32 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:51:32 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <017501d99d40$8afcee80$a0f6cb80$@gmail.com>
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 <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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I changed my sensor last night because I ripped the other one off and I used
the camera and it worked great, thanks Milton for the tip. I don't used the
overpatches because I can never get them to work like they are supposed too
so I just stick them on the shelf.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:42 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton,
I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within the G7
app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In the G6 app, I
just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr code located on the
back, if the big button is called on the front?
Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as they
were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones. 
So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches. 
As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. When
I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to the Clarity
app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say "dimmed" even
though they're not, really. 
Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the other day
and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It needed to
perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table and the phone was
on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the entire 15 minutes I was
there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry Dexcom, I think sometimes getting
results is worth more than long battery life. Sheesh!
I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Matt
Davis via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the camera to
pair G7 sensor very successfully. 
Could you please share about your experience with the over lay patch/tatch? 

A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the sensor
edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on his arm and
he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated. 


Thanks much,
Mary 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hello,

 

I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone camera. I'm
running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.

 

I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container in
the position where the code can be found on the outside of the applicator. I
aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and slowly moved the
camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and heard Voiceover tell me
that pairing was complete.

 

I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.

 

Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience capturing
the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or Android device.

 

Milton

 

Milton Ota

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4273 Coventry Dr., S.

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Fargo, ND 58104-4498

 

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Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com

 

                

 

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 15:59:41 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 08:59:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>
References: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <00df01d9a1fd$e4adbf10$ae093d30$@gmail.com>

I wear mine on my thigh above my knee about a hands width but I ripped one
off yesterday carrying bags getting on a train.  I put the next one back on
my the other thigh, so we'll see.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:11 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 16:00:40 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 09:00:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <021c01d9a076$3c507070$b4f15150$@gmail.com>
References: <001501d9a071$687cd3a0$39767ae0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <a4b9b19b.52ad.4778.b7ea.8b265d53c5a3@samobile.net>
 <021c01d9a076$3c507070$b4f15150$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00e001d9a1fe$081e9f50$185bddf0$@gmail.com>

I may try that for the future. Thanks Milton.

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: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Hi Dar,
I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from left
to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on the
same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Where do you wear yours?
I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
Dar
Original message:
> Milton,
> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new ones.
> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning. 
> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons say 
> "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
> battery
life. Sheesh!
> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
patch/tatch?

> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


> Thanks much,
> Mary

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hello,



> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor container 
> in the position where the code can be found on the outside of the 
> applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the container and 
> slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a vibration and 
> heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
Android device.



> Milton



> Milton Ota

> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

> Unit E

> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



> Ph: (701) 731-0511

> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 16:08:48 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 09:08:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode
In-Reply-To: <003f01d9a085$2b5f9840$821ec8c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
 <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>
 <003f01d9a085$2b5f9840$821ec8c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <00e101d9a1ff$2ade1470$809a3d50$@gmail.com>

I've only used a G7 patch successfully one time but since then I've
destroyed several of them  so I just don't use them. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to 
> do
it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be 
> very unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on 
> my abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best 
> on my
arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
<grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on 
> the same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons 
>> say "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor 
>> container in the position where the code can be found on the outside 
>> of the applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the 
>> container and slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a 
>> vibration and heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







>> _______________________________________________
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jun 18 17:05:05 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:05:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.
In-Reply-To: <00e101d9a1ff$2ade1470$809a3d50$@gmail.com>
References: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
 <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>
 <003f01d9a085$2b5f9840$821ec8c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <00e101d9a1ff$2ade1470$809a3d50$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <008d01d9a207$07a40200$16ec0600$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Tech support told me not to bother with them as nobody can get them right.
Dexcom is going to come out with different ones.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 9:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I've only used a G7 patch successfully one time but since then I've
destroyed several of them  so I just don't use them. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to 
> do
it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be 
> very unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on 
> my abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best 
> on my
arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
<grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on 
> the same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons 
>> say "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor 
>> container in the position where the code can be found on the outside 
>> of the applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the 
>> container and slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a 
>> vibration and heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Sun Jun 18 17:23:15 2023
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:23:15 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.
In-Reply-To: <008d01d9a207$07a40200$16ec0600$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
 <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>
 <003f01d9a085$2b5f9840$821ec8c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <00e101d9a1ff$2ade1470$809a3d50$@gmail.com>
 <008d01d9a207$07a40200$16ec0600$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <041e01d9a209$916dd540$b4497fc0$@neo.rr.com>

Blind individuals cannot get these right or all?  I use this Dexcom 7 and a
couple problems you have noted as with the overlay patches, my daughter does
help with these for I am all thumbs and even if I could see perfectly, I
could never get a band-aid on. She has no problems with the overlay patches.
Also, I use an I-phone 12-mini with the latest operating system and I do not
have problems, myself, stopping a sensor and hitting the replace butten, as
well. Voice Over is working fine with this on my phone and I simply double
tap to stop and replace. No idea why this would be a model issue over the VO
being the problem with the current Operating System. If you do not use
I-phone, this may be the issue. If you are using I-phone and IOS, I'm lost.

Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.

Tech support told me not to bother with them as nobody can get them right.
Dexcom is going to come out with different ones.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 9:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I've only used a G7 patch successfully one time but since then I've
destroyed several of them  so I just don't use them. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to 
> do
it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be 
> very unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on 
> my abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best 
> on my
arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
<grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on 
> the same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons 
>> say "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor 
>> container in the position where the code can be found on the outside 
>> of the applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the 
>> container and slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a 
>> vibration and heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jun 18 17:30:33 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:30:33 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.
In-Reply-To: <041e01d9a209$916dd540$b4497fc0$@neo.rr.com>
References: <002901d9a07b$bdc6bc40$395434c0$@verizon.net>
 <a801d855.b84b.4ab5.86c8.5074f694df26@samobile.net>
 <003f01d9a085$2b5f9840$821ec8c0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <00e101d9a1ff$2ade1470$809a3d50$@gmail.com>
 <008d01d9a207$07a40200$16ec0600$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <041e01d9a209$916dd540$b4497fc0$@neo.rr.com>
Message-ID: <000001d9a20a$965202b0$c2f60810$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Rick, for most people, blind or not, you can easily pull of the first half
of the backing. But when you try to pull off the second half, it starts
taking extra layers with it. This is not a blind person issue.
As for iOS, there just isn't a stop or replace button we can find. Tech
support told me they'd had other reports of this issue. Apple Accessibility
agreed with my assesment of the circumstance.
Which version of iOS are you running? I'm running 16.3. Whatever is going
on, Dexcom is responsible for testing their app with several versions of iOS
and different phones.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rick
Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 10:23 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Rick Mladek <hmladek at neo.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.

Blind individuals cannot get these right or all?  I use this Dexcom 7 and a
couple problems you have noted as with the overlay patches, my daughter does
help with these for I am all thumbs and even if I could see perfectly, I
could never get a band-aid on. She has no problems with the overlay patches.
Also, I use an I-phone 12-mini with the latest operating system and I do not
have problems, myself, stopping a sensor and hitting the replace butten, as
well. Voice Over is working fine with this on my phone and I simply double
tap to stop and replace. No idea why this would be a model issue over the VO
being the problem with the current Operating System. If you do not use
I-phone, this may be the issue. If you are using I-phone and IOS, I'm lost.

Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.

Tech support told me not to bother with them as nobody can get them right.
Dexcom is going to come out with different ones.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 9:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I've only used a G7 patch successfully one time but since then I've
destroyed several of them  so I just don't use them. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to 
> do
it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be 
> very unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on 
> my abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best 
> on my
arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
<grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on 
> the same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons 
>> say "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor 
>> container in the position where the code can be found on the outside 
>> of the applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the 
>> container and slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a 
>> vibration and heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



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From hmladek at neo.rr.com  Sun Jun 18 18:25:20 2023
From: hmladek at neo.rr.com (Rick Mladek)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:25:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.
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I use the same IOS as yourself. No idea  why you have this problem.
Regarding the overlay, my daughter does this for me and had no problems. If
the overlay is a problem, I can understand for as I said, I have troubles
with basic band-aids and have throughout my life even before the loss of my
eyesight. I understand one blind having less manual dexterity and the
difficulty with the overlay but worse case scenario, use medical tape. I'm
not sure what the problem is with the buttons you cannot findwith the sensor
functions.

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.

Rick, for most people, blind or not, you can easily pull of the first half
of the backing. But when you try to pull off the second half, it starts
taking extra layers with it. This is not a blind person issue.
As for iOS, there just isn't a stop or replace button we can find. Tech
support told me they'd had other reports of this issue. Apple Accessibility
agreed with my assesment of the circumstance.
Which version of iOS are you running? I'm running 16.3. Whatever is going
on, Dexcom is responsible for testing their app with several versions of iOS
and different phones.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Rick
Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 10:23 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Rick Mladek <hmladek at neo.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.

Blind individuals cannot get these right or all?  I use this Dexcom 7 and a
couple problems you have noted as with the overlay patches, my daughter does
help with these for I am all thumbs and even if I could see perfectly, I
could never get a band-aid on. She has no problems with the overlay patches.
Also, I use an I-phone 12-mini with the latest operating system and I do not
have problems, myself, stopping a sensor and hitting the replace butten, as
well. Voice Over is working fine with this on my phone and I simply double
tap to stop and replace. No idea why this would be a model issue over the VO
being the problem with the current Operating System. If you do not use
I-phone, this may be the issue. If you are using I-phone and IOS, I'm lost.

Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:05 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] G7 overpatches.

Tech support told me not to bother with them as nobody can get them right.
Dexcom is going to come out with different ones.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 9:09 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

I've only used a G7 patch successfully one time but since then I've
destroyed several of them  so I just don't use them. 

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:03 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

Dar, if you're going to the G7, skip the patches. They're impossible! When
you try to take the backing off, you pretty much can't do it without taking
off the next layer, which you don't want to do. And that was a general you,
not you specifically. <grin> If the company disowns them, I'll go along with
them. And I have never done a good job, trying to put a patch on my arm. If
I get it on, it's a wrinkly mess. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 11:03 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

How do you put the patches on.
i am sure I don't have patches with all of the boxes I have.
Dar
Original message:
> Oh, I don't like using my arm for any type of injection when I have to 
> do
it
> myself. I have always found it a very awkward angle. I believe I'd be 
> very unhappy using the G7 system if that is the requirement!

> Eileen

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 1:38 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> I placed the first one on my arm, as instructed and after getting
inaccurate
> readings there, was told by tech support to go ahead and place them on 
> my abdomen, which is what I'm still doing, because my pods work best 
> on my
arm.
> All of these devices fighting over such a small amount of realestate!
<grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 10:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Hi Dar,
> I have been placing my sensors on the adomen and switcvhing sides from
left
> to right and slightly moving it around so that I'm not placing it on 
> the same spot. Hope this helps all of you.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m
gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 12:11 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

> Where do you wear yours?
> I have to learn how to open it and get it started.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Milton,
>> I am changing my sensor tomorrow. Did you do the qr code from within 
>> the G7 app or did you use the phone camera app to get the qr code. In 
>> the G6 app, I just couldn't seem to find the code in time. Is the qr 
>> code located on the back, if the big button is called on the front?
>> Everyone, as for the patches, tech support told me to forget them as 
>> they were such a disaster for everyone that Dexcom is recreating new
ones.
>> So far mine have stayed on just fine without the patches.
>> As for calibration, weird. I had to calibrate mine again this morning.
>> When I went into history, it said, to look at previous events, go to 
>> the Clarity app. Really? I don't understand why all of the buttons 
>> say "dimmed" even though they're not, really.
>> Call me unimpressed so far. I had a little chat with my sensor the 
>> other day and explained that it won't get far just by being cute. It 
>> needed to perform. At one point yesterday, I was sitting at a table 
>> and the phone was on the table in front of me. I never moved. For the 
>> entire 15 minutes I was there, I never got a sensor reading. Sorry 
>> Dexcom, I think sometimes getting results is worth more than long 
>> battery
> life. Sheesh!
>> I'm using an iPhone 13 Pro, running iOS 16.3.
>> Veronica


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Matt Davis via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 8:18 PM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: mdavisforalternatives at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Milton , Thanks for giving your explanation for how your using the 
>> camera to pair G7 sensor very successfully.
>> Could you please share about your experience with the over lay
> patch/tatch?

>> A friend is using paper tape or medical tape on each side of the 
>> sensor edges, without assistance, but that only works for one spot on 
>> his arm and he and we all know the sensors  need to be rotated.


>> Thanks much,
>> Mary

>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 10:14 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Using Camera to capture QRCode

>> Hello,



>> I just inserted a new sensor for the Dexcom G7 using the iPhone 
>> camera. I'm running iOS 16.5 on an iPhone 14 Pro.



>> I found it pretty snappy once I was able to place the sensor 
>> container in the position where the code can be found on the outside 
>> of the applicator. I aligned the camera about 6 inches from the 
>> container and slowly moved the camera/phone around until I felt a 
>> vibration and heard Voiceover tell me that pairing was complete.



>> I find that this looks to be better than the G6 app for the iPhone.



>> Hope others using the G7 will try it and share their experience 
>> capturing the QRCode using their camera whether its with an iPhone or
> Android device.



>> Milton



>> Milton Ota

>> ICAN Island Computer Access Now

>> 4273 Coventry Dr., S.

>> Unit E

>> Fargo, ND 58104-4498



>> Ph: (701) 731-0511

>> Email:  <mailto:mota1252 at gmail.com> mota1252 at gmail.com







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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sun Jun 18 18:27:26 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:27:26 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
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Hi Veronica,

I have a question or two about the process of starting a new sensor with the
G7. 

First,I have tried scanning or taking photos of QR codes for other stuff and
am never sure what I'm doing. When you open the camera is there any special
setting or button to tell the phone you are trying to take a photo of a QR
code or does it just do it? And are you taking a photo or is it more of a
scan that the phone does automatically? I'm a little uncertain if these QR
codes are special and when scanned or photographed the phone just knows what
to do or where to send it.

Second, when you say you put on and started the new sensor a hour before the
old one expired, do you mean you had the two sensors running at the same
time? Don't you have to switch out the transmitter from the old to the new
before starting up the new sensor totally?
Going a bit off-topic here, but when I saw the new Medtronic 780G pump, the
trainer said that if I was to use Medtronic CGM with that model pump their
transmitter lasts for a full year. The only catch, and I'm a bit unsure if
this is a good or pain in the but issue, is that the transmitter needs to be
recharged. I'm not sure if that recharging is done through USB  or an AC
adaptor.

Just trying to understand should I look to upgrade to the G7. Thanks for
your very good explanations.

Eileen 

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Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica



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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jun 18 18:29:43 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 14:29:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <003201d9a1a8$ba6c07c0$2f441740$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <eaeb51a9.520a.4cb0.ba0f.455d66553b4f@samobile.net>

Oh this is good news.
I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand 
all of it to try it.
I admire folks who can do this.
Dar
Original message:
> Hi everyone.
> Okay, I did as I said I would.
> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
> fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
> got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
> gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
> manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
> got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
> but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
> "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
> as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
> think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
> pretty cool.
> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
> the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
> hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
> urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
> and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
> in the G6.
> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
> off.
> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
> or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
> good stuff.
> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
> Thanks for the tidbits.
> Veronica



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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Sun Jun 18 18:39:13 2023
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 11:39:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
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Darr,
Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Oh this is good news.
> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
> I admire folks who can do this.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Hi everyone.
>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
>> fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
>> got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
>> gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
>> manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
>> got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
>> but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
>> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
>> "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
>> as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
>> think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
>> pretty cool.
>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
>> the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
>> hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
>> urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
>> and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
>> in the G6.
>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
>> off.
>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
>> or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
>> good stuff.
>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Sun Jun 18 19:49:41 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (Joyce Kane)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:49:41 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <E25218D9-0A09-4B13-BA91-EFA707285868@comcast.net>
References: <E25218D9-0A09-4B13-BA91-EFA707285868@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <B7FF0FED-5292-4A67-AF1D-AD3EFBF1EAD1@aol.com>

as far as charging the Center stores here, yet, you replace the battery is the AAA battery a one AAA battery and you replace it. I generally do it loops month, so Joyce.i

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 18, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Darr,
> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Oh this is good news.
>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
>> I admire folks who can do this.
>> Dar
>> Original message:
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
>>> fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
>>> got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
>>> gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
>>> manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
>>> got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
>>> but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
>>> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
>>> "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
>>> as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
>>> think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
>>> pretty cool.
>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
>>> the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
>>> hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
>>> urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
>>> and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
>>> in the G6.
>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
>>> off.
>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
>>> or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
>>> good stuff.
>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Sun Jun 18 19:53:42 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:53:42 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <B7FF0FED-5292-4A67-AF1D-AD3EFBF1EAD1@aol.com>
Message-ID: <c417ad7f.0c52.47ee.ae0a.210ca3b4b315@samobile.net>

No battery came with the sensor except what is in the inside.
Dar
Original message:
> as far as charging the Center stores here, yet, you replace the battery 
> is the AAA battery a one AAA battery and you replace it. I generally do 
> it loops month, so Joyce.i

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?Darr,
>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, 
>> it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed 
>> buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be 
>> developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that 
>> are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone 
>> using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote 
>> this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would 
>> like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and 
>> still be able to do a good job.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand 
>>> all of it to try it.
>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>> Dar
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
>>>> fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
>>>> got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
>>>> gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
>>>> manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
>>>> got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
>>>> but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
>>>> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
>>>> "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
>>>> as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
>>>> think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
>>>> pretty cool.
>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
>>>> the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
>>>> hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
>>>> urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
>>>> and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
>>>> in the G6.
>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
>>>> off.
>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
>>>> or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
>>>> good stuff.
>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>> Veronica



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>>>> Diabetes-Talk:
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jun 18 22:43:21 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:43:21 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <013701d9a212$88b7acb0$9a270610$@verizon.net>
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 <013701d9a212$88b7acb0$9a270610$@verizon.net>
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Eileen, you had the same questions I did. Here's how it went for me. First,
the new sensor. It starts warming up the instant you put it in your body. It
doesn't have to be connected to the app at all. It just sits there and gets
used to your body. So when I take out the old one, then start the new one,
there's no down time. It's great.
So, when it came time to start the new sensor, I had just let mine expire. I
just removed the old one, went into my phone's blue tooth settings and told
it to forget the old transmitter.
Then I double-tapped on start sensor. The first thing it wants, just like
previous versions, is to enter the code. Just like in previous versions, you
have the choice of take picture or enter manually. So this time I chose take
picture. When I did, I was presented with a second take picture button. It
says to keep the arrow between the lines. Yeah right. I knew that the code
was on the opposite side of the applicator from the big rubber button.
What's nice here, thank you Dexcom for listening, is that it doesn't time
out as fast as the G6 does. I start guessing about distances and positions.
When it got it, it issued a pairing request. I wasn't sure I had gotten it
the first time so I hit the back button and did it again. But I never left
the G7 app. 
I hope that explanation made sense.
As for the 780, interesting. I can't imagine how you'd charge the
transmitter at the end of a year unless you have to do without the CGM for
awhile. It will be interesting to see how all of these products evolve,
won't it.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:27 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi Veronica,

I have a question or two about the process of starting a new sensor with the
G7. 

First,I have tried scanning or taking photos of QR codes for other stuff and
am never sure what I'm doing. When you open the camera is there any special
setting or button to tell the phone you are trying to take a photo of a QR
code or does it just do it? And are you taking a photo or is it more of a
scan that the phone does automatically? I'm a little uncertain if these QR
codes are special and when scanned or photographed the phone just knows what
to do or where to send it.

Second, when you say you put on and started the new sensor a hour before the
old one expired, do you mean you had the two sensors running at the same
time? Don't you have to switch out the transmitter from the old to the new
before starting up the new sensor totally?
Going a bit off-topic here, but when I saw the new Medtronic 780G pump, the
trainer said that if I was to use Medtronic CGM with that model pump their
transmitter lasts for a full year. The only catch, and I'm a bit unsure if
this is a good or pain in the but issue, is that the transmitter needs to be
recharged. I'm not sure if that recharging is done through USB  or an AC
adaptor.

Just trying to understand should I look to upgrade to the G7. Thanks for
your very good explanations.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sun Jun 18 22:47:26 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:47:26 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
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Dar, there is no extra battery for the sensor. I'm a little concerned about you wearing it for several days before actually using it. Since the start time counter starts when you first insert it, by the time you start it working, I wonder if you'll only have a few days left. Just thinking out loud. 
And the thing is, once we figure this stuff out, it's really not all that hard. But things don't come with blind-friendly tutorials any more. <grin> I can get through it but no question, I wouldn't mind skipping the experimentation phase. <grin>
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

No battery came with the sensor except what is in the inside.
Dar
Original message:
> as far as charging the Center stores here, yet, you replace the battery 
> is the AAA battery a one AAA battery and you replace it. I generally do 
> it loops month, so Joyce.i

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?Darr,
>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, 
>> it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed 
>> buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be 
>> developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that 
>> are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone 
>> using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote 
>> this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would 
>> like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and 
>> still be able to do a good job.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand 
>>> all of it to try it.
>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>> Dar
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
>>>> fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
>>>> got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
>>>> gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
>>>> manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
>>>> got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
>>>> but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
>>>> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
>>>> "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
>>>> as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
>>>> think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
>>>> pretty cool.
>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
>>>> the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
>>>> hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
>>>> urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
>>>> and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
>>>> in the G6.
>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
>>>> off.
>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
>>>> or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
>>>> good stuff.
>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>> Veronica



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 22:53:41 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 15:53:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
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Especially since  I don?t get why  dexcom still goes 10 days, when libre  cgm systems, for years have done 14 days.  Its just a sensor,  worn on the body.why cant dexcom,  do 14 days as  well. That would make the cost be more affordable to  all diabetes  users .  

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Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 3:47 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Dar, there is no extra battery for the sensor. I'm a little concerned about you wearing it for several days before actually using it. Since the start time counter starts when you first insert it, by the time you start it working, I wonder if you'll only have a few days left. Just thinking out loud. 
And the thing is, once we figure this stuff out, it's really not all that hard. But things don't come with blind-friendly tutorials any more. <grin> I can get through it but no question, I wouldn't mind skipping the experimentation phase. <grin> Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:54 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

No battery came with the sensor except what is in the inside.
Dar
Original message:
> as far as charging the Center stores here, yet, you replace the 
> battery is the AAA battery a one AAA battery and you replace it. I 
> generally do it loops month, so Joyce.i

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?Darr,
>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am 
>> reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that 
>> frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These 
>> apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting 
>> to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed 
>> that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just 
>> don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would 
>> all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible 
>> managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
>> Patricia

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand 
>>> all of it to try it.
>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>> Dar
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>>>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>>>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>>>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>>>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out 
>>>> and did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it 
>>>> still felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually 
>>>> did find the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to 
>>>> see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. 
>>>> I wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked 
>>>> out that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>>>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>>>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>>>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>>>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>>>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are 
>>>> like those in the G6.
>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece 
>>>> of tape off.
>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want 
>>>> my stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>>>> playing with the good stuff.
>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>> Veronica



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From blindhands at aol.com  Sun Jun 18 23:03:43 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:03:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] sensor pices
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The sensor that is used with the Medtronic has to be changed every 7 days.
You actually get 5 sensors per box & the price is around $620.  Thank God my
insurance covers it totally.

 

Joyce


From etscrivani at verizon.net  Sun Jun 18 23:17:16 2023
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (etscrivani at verizon.net)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:17:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
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Veronica,

Regarding the Medtronic 780G and the Medtronic transmitter that works with
their sensors. You throw the transmitter away at the end of a year. Its over
the course of the year that the transmitter is in use that she said it needs
charging. I don't know how often that needs doing. The sensors themselves
get changed out and again I don't remember how often she said that gets
done.

Eileen

 -----Original Message-----
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Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Eileen, you had the same questions I did. Here's how it went for me. First,
the new sensor. It starts warming up the instant you put it in your body. It
doesn't have to be connected to the app at all. It just sits there and gets
used to your body. So when I take out the old one, then start the new one,
there's no down time. It's great.
So, when it came time to start the new sensor, I had just let mine expire. I
just removed the old one, went into my phone's blue tooth settings and told
it to forget the old transmitter.
Then I double-tapped on start sensor. The first thing it wants, just like
previous versions, is to enter the code. Just like in previous versions, you
have the choice of take picture or enter manually. So this time I chose take
picture. When I did, I was presented with a second take picture button. It
says to keep the arrow between the lines. Yeah right. I knew that the code
was on the opposite side of the applicator from the big rubber button.
What's nice here, thank you Dexcom for listening, is that it doesn't time
out as fast as the G6 does. I start guessing about distances and positions.
When it got it, it issued a pairing request. I wasn't sure I had gotten it
the first time so I hit the back button and did it again. But I never left
the G7 app. 
I hope that explanation made sense.
As for the 780, interesting. I can't imagine how you'd charge the
transmitter at the end of a year unless you have to do without the CGM for
awhile. It will be interesting to see how all of these products evolve,
won't it.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:27 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi Veronica,

I have a question or two about the process of starting a new sensor with the
G7. 

First,I have tried scanning or taking photos of QR codes for other stuff and
am never sure what I'm doing. When you open the camera is there any special
setting or button to tell the phone you are trying to take a photo of a QR
code or does it just do it? And are you taking a photo or is it more of a
scan that the phone does automatically? I'm a little uncertain if these QR
codes are special and when scanned or photographed the phone just knows what
to do or where to send it.

Second, when you say you put on and started the new sensor a hour before the
old one expired, do you mean you had the two sensors running at the same
time? Don't you have to switch out the transmitter from the old to the new
before starting up the new sensor totally?
Going a bit off-topic here, but when I saw the new Medtronic 780G pump, the
trainer said that if I was to use Medtronic CGM with that model pump their
transmitter lasts for a full year. The only catch, and I'm a bit unsure if
this is a good or pain in the but issue, is that the transmitter needs to be
recharged. I'm not sure if that recharging is done through USB  or an AC
adaptor.

Just trying to understand should I look to upgrade to the G7. Thanks for
your very good explanations.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica



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From pamwalters1401 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 23:30:04 2023
From: pamwalters1401 at gmail.com (Pam Walters)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:30:04 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Specific questions about the Pogo meter
Message-ID: <001f01d9a23c$cff5cbf0$6fe163d0$@gmail.com>

I  am wondering if you use the iphonewill it give you the results
immediately?

 

Pam Walters

 

 

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.  Jesus saves from sin.

 


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Sun Jun 18 23:44:33 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:44:33 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] sensor pices
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Oh, boy, if I was to go this route the insurance provider that  I have it
would be like 2026 that  they would cover it.LOL.  

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Cc: blindhands at aol.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] sensor pices

The sensor that is used with the Medtronic has to be changed every 7 days.
You actually get 5 sensors per box & the price is around $620.  Thank God my
insurance covers it totally.

 

Joyce

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From blindhands at aol.com  Mon Jun 19 00:00:27 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:00:27 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] medtronics
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Message-ID: <05f101d9a241$0e263820$2a72a860$@aol.com>

The sensors are used for 7 days.  The new pump comes with a charger-small
device that has a ccc battery in it.  You need to take the sensor and place
it in the chrger for 15 minutes before putting it on your body.  The small
charger device is suppose to last for 1 year.  The charger device has a
green light that glows when it has a full charge on it.  So basically I was
told by the trainer that put it on the charge before you start.  I either
check my clock and leave it there for like 30 minutes or I I use AIRA.

 

Now with the new ap I believe you don't need AIRA to tell you which arrow
is yellow to unlock it.  

 

I receive a notice the other day that my upgrade is in the process of being
sent out.  

 

I am not happy as I am leaving next week and won't be home for 3 weeks.

 

Joyce


From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 00:08:34 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:08:34 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <E25218D9-0A09-4B13-BA91-EFA707285868@comcast.net>
References: <eaeb51a9.520a.4cb0.ba0f.455d66553b4f@samobile.net>
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Message-ID: <01a601d9a242$3091e7f0$91b5b7d0$@gmail.com>

Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, and the app works great also.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Darr,
Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Oh this is good news.
> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
> I admire folks who can do this.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Hi everyone.
>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and 
>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still 
>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find 
>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that 
>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I 
>> wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out 
>> that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like 
>> those in the G6.
>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of 
>> tape off.
>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my 
>> stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>> playing with the good stuff.
>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 00:15:16 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:15:16 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <001701d9a236$490a5d50$db1f17f0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <003201d9a1a8$ba6c07c0$2f441740$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
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I haven't cleared my Bluetooth pairing since I first started using the G7.
It pairs just fine without clearing anything.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 3:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Eileen, you had the same questions I did. Here's how it went for me. First,
the new sensor. It starts warming up the instant you put it in your body. It
doesn't have to be connected to the app at all. It just sits there and gets
used to your body. So when I take out the old one, then start the new one,
there's no down time. It's great.
So, when it came time to start the new sensor, I had just let mine expire. I
just removed the old one, went into my phone's blue tooth settings and told
it to forget the old transmitter.
Then I double-tapped on start sensor. The first thing it wants, just like
previous versions, is to enter the code. Just like in previous versions, you
have the choice of take picture or enter manually. So this time I chose take
picture. When I did, I was presented with a second take picture button. It
says to keep the arrow between the lines. Yeah right. I knew that the code
was on the opposite side of the applicator from the big rubber button.
What's nice here, thank you Dexcom for listening, is that it doesn't time
out as fast as the G6 does. I start guessing about distances and positions.
When it got it, it issued a pairing request. I wasn't sure I had gotten it
the first time so I hit the back button and did it again. But I never left
the G7 app. 
I hope that explanation made sense.
As for the 780, interesting. I can't imagine how you'd charge the
transmitter at the end of a year unless you have to do without the CGM for
awhile. It will be interesting to see how all of these products evolve,
won't it.
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:27 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi Veronica,

I have a question or two about the process of starting a new sensor with the
G7. 

First,I have tried scanning or taking photos of QR codes for other stuff and
am never sure what I'm doing. When you open the camera is there any special
setting or button to tell the phone you are trying to take a photo of a QR
code or does it just do it? And are you taking a photo or is it more of a
scan that the phone does automatically? I'm a little uncertain if these QR
codes are special and when scanned or photographed the phone just knows what
to do or where to send it.

Second, when you say you put on and started the new sensor a hour before the
old one expired, do you mean you had the two sensors running at the same
time? Don't you have to switch out the transmitter from the old to the new
before starting up the new sensor totally?
Going a bit off-topic here, but when I saw the new Medtronic 780G pump, the
trainer said that if I was to use Medtronic CGM with that model pump their
transmitter lasts for a full year. The only catch, and I'm a bit unsure if
this is a good or pain in the but issue, is that the transmitter needs to be
recharged. I'm not sure if that recharging is done through USB  or an AC
adaptor.

Just trying to understand should I look to upgrade to the G7. Thanks for
your very good explanations.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica



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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 00:15:21 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 17:15:21 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Specific questions about the Pogo meter
In-Reply-To: <001f01d9a23c$cff5cbf0$6fe163d0$@gmail.com>
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No, it takes about 20 or wo minutes.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Pam
Walters via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 4:30 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Pam Walters <pamwalters1401 at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Specific questions about the Pogo meter

I  am wondering if you use the iphonewill it give you the results
immediately?

 

Pam Walters

 

 

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From dmgina at mysero.net  Mon Jun 19 00:41:17 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:41:17 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <001901d9a236$db2132e0$916398a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <752135de.54e6.4cbc.812a.de5ecd6f609f@samobile.net>

I am sure that is true,
to bad it doesn't say what it is when you put it on.
I just have to wait for a sighted person to come on.
I know when I used ira they didn't mind looking at anything, but I 
don't don't know about be my eyes.
Dar
Original message:
> Dar, there is no extra battery for the sensor. I'm a little concerned 
> about you wearing it for several days before actually using it. Since 
> the start time counter starts when you first insert it, by the time you 
> start it working, I wonder if you'll only have a few days left. Just 
> thinking out loud.
> And the thing is, once we figure this stuff out, it's really not all 
> that hard. But things don't come with blind-friendly tutorials any 
> more. <grin> I can get through it but no question, I wouldn't mind 
> skipping the experimentation phase. <grin>
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m 
> gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:54 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> No battery came with the sensor except what is in the inside.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> as far as charging the Center stores here, yet, you replace the battery
>> is the AAA battery a one AAA battery and you replace it. I generally do
>> it loops month, so Joyce.i

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Darr,
>>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading,
>>> it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed
>>> buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be
>>> developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that
>>> are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone
>>> using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote
>>> this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would
>>> like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and
>>> still be able to do a good job.
>>> Patricia

>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand
>>>> all of it to try it.
>>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>>> Dar
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
>>>>> fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
>>>>> got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
>>>>> gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
>>>>> manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
>>>>> got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
>>>>> but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
>>>>> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
>>>>> "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
>>>>> as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
>>>>> think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
>>>>> pretty cool.
>>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
>>>>> the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
>>>>> hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
>>>>> urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
>>>>> and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
>>>>> in the G6.
>>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
>>>>> off.
>>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
>>>>> or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
>>>>> good stuff.
>>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>>> Veronica



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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 01:22:22 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 18:22:22 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <752135de.54e6.4cbc.812a.de5ecd6f609f@samobile.net>
References: <001901d9a236$db2132e0$916398a0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <752135de.54e6.4cbc.812a.de5ecd6f609f@samobile.net>
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Be my eyes is just fine with it, I used to use them with the G6 all the time.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:41 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

I am sure that is true,
to bad it doesn't say what it is when you put it on.
I just have to wait for a sighted person to come on.
I know when I used ira they didn't mind looking at anything, but I don't don't know about be my eyes.
Dar
Original message:
> Dar, there is no extra battery for the sensor. I'm a little concerned 
> about you wearing it for several days before actually using it. Since 
> the start time counter starts when you first insert it, by the time 
> you start it working, I wonder if you'll only have a few days left. 
> Just thinking out loud.
> And the thing is, once we figure this stuff out, it's really not all 
> that hard. But things don't come with blind-friendly tutorials any 
> more. <grin> I can get through it but no question, I wouldn't mind 
> skipping the experimentation phase. <grin> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 12:54 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> No battery came with the sensor except what is in the inside.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> as far as charging the Center stores here, yet, you replace the 
>> battery is the AAA battery a one AAA battery and you replace it. I 
>> generally do it loops month, so Joyce.i

>> Sent from my iPhone

>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 2:41 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk 
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>> ?Darr,
>>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am 
>>> reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that 
>>> frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These 
>>> apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting 
>>> to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed 
>>> that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just 
>>> don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would 
>>> all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible 
>>> managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
>>> Patricia

>>> Sent from my iPhone

>>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't 
>>>> understand all of it to try it.
>>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>>> Dar
>>>> Original message:
>>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a 
>>>>> bit twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I 
>>>>> got it though. I just got the message about pairing. The first 
>>>>> time I got it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me 
>>>>> in the place where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I 
>>>>> backed out and did it again. The second time I got the pairing 
>>>>> request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left, but I 
>>>>> eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was 
>>>>> thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one 
>>>>> expire. I wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so 
>>>>> it worked out that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of 
>>>>> no sensor readings, so that was pretty cool.
>>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>>>>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must 
>>>>> be high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>>>>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>>>>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are 
>>>>> like those in the G6.
>>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece 
>>>>> of tape off.
>>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want 
>>>>> my stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>>>>> playing with the good stuff.
>>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>>> Veronica



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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 19 02:40:57 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:40:57 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
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Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the sink to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big annoyance in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the restroom with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I had to add an additional alert so I could react before going low. I wish that weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are definitely some things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
That's all.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, and the app works great also.

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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Darr,
Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Oh this is good news.
> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
> I admire folks who can do this.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Hi everyone.
>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and 
>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still 
>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find 
>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that 
>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I 
>> wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out 
>> that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like 
>> those in the G6.
>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of 
>> tape off.
>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my 
>> stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>> playing with the good stuff.
>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 19 02:42:22 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 19:42:22 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <01dc01d9a243$2088e010$619aa030$@gmail.com>
References: <003201d9a1a8$ba6c07c0$2f441740$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <013701d9a212$88b7acb0$9a270610$@verizon.net>
 <001701d9a236$490a5d50$db1f17f0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <01dc01d9a243$2088e010$619aa030$@gmail.com>
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Less, the instructions say that you should unpair your previous transmitter
because the G7 could start looking for both transmitters and lose
connectivity. Dexcom's words, not mine.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:15 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

I haven't cleared my Bluetooth pairing since I first started using the G7.
It pairs just fine without clearing anything.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 3:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Eileen, you had the same questions I did. Here's how it went for me. First,
the new sensor. It starts warming up the instant you put it in your body. It
doesn't have to be connected to the app at all. It just sits there and gets
used to your body. So when I take out the old one, then start the new one,
there's no down time. It's great.
So, when it came time to start the new sensor, I had just let mine expire. I
just removed the old one, went into my phone's blue tooth settings and told
it to forget the old transmitter.
Then I double-tapped on start sensor. The first thing it wants, just like
previous versions, is to enter the code. Just like in previous versions, you
have the choice of take picture or enter manually. So this time I chose take
picture. When I did, I was presented with a second take picture button. It
says to keep the arrow between the lines. Yeah right. I knew that the code
was on the opposite side of the applicator from the big rubber button.
What's nice here, thank you Dexcom for listening, is that it doesn't time
out as fast as the G6 does. I start guessing about distances and positions.
When it got it, it issued a pairing request. I wasn't sure I had gotten it
the first time so I hit the back button and did it again. But I never left
the G7 app. 
I hope that explanation made sense.
As for the 780, interesting. I can't imagine how you'd charge the
transmitter at the end of a year unless you have to do without the CGM for
awhile. It will be interesting to see how all of these products evolve,
won't it.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:27 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi Veronica,

I have a question or two about the process of starting a new sensor with the
G7. 

First,I have tried scanning or taking photos of QR codes for other stuff and
am never sure what I'm doing. When you open the camera is there any special
setting or button to tell the phone you are trying to take a photo of a QR
code or does it just do it? And are you taking a photo or is it more of a
scan that the phone does automatically? I'm a little uncertain if these QR
codes are special and when scanned or photographed the phone just knows what
to do or where to send it.

Second, when you say you put on and started the new sensor a hour before the
old one expired, do you mean you had the two sensors running at the same
time? Don't you have to switch out the transmitter from the old to the new
before starting up the new sensor totally?
Going a bit off-topic here, but when I saw the new Medtronic 780G pump, the
trainer said that if I was to use Medtronic CGM with that model pump their
transmitter lasts for a full year. The only catch, and I'm a bit unsure if
this is a good or pain in the but issue, is that the transmitter needs to be
recharged. I'm not sure if that recharging is done through USB  or an AC
adaptor.

Just trying to understand should I look to upgrade to the G7. Thanks for
your very good explanations.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica



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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 03:06:23 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:06:23 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <001201d9a257$7a61e230$6f25a690$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <eaeb51a9.520a.4cb0.ba0f.455d66553b4f@samobile.net>
 <E25218D9-0A09-4B13-BA91-EFA707285868@comcast.net>
 <01a601d9a242$3091e7f0$91b5b7d0$@gmail.com>
 <001201d9a257$7a61e230$6f25a690$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <002401d9a25b$07d12150$177363f0$@gmail.com>

Veronica, I totally agree with you, I don't like having to take my phone in the bathroom all the time either. But I carry my phone in my shirt pocket all the time, so it is not as noticeable for me.  Except for the blue tooth issue the Dexcom G7 works great for me.  That's all I'm saying.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the sink to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big annoyance in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the restroom with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I had to add an additional alert so I could react before going low. I wish that weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are definitely some things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
That's all.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, and the app works great also.

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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Darr,
Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Oh this is good news.
> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
> I admire folks who can do this.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Hi everyone.
>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and 
>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still 
>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find 
>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that 
>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I 
>> wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out 
>> that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like 
>> those in the G6.
>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of 
>> tape off.
>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my 
>> stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>> playing with the good stuff.
>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 03:07:13 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 20:07:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <001401d9a257$acd2c950$06785bf0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <003201d9a1a8$ba6c07c0$2f441740$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <013701d9a212$88b7acb0$9a270610$@verizon.net>
 <001701d9a236$490a5d50$db1f17f0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <01dc01d9a243$2088e010$619aa030$@gmail.com>
 <001401d9a257$acd2c950$06785bf0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <002501d9a25b$25c213e0$71463ba0$@gmail.com>

Really I had no idea I could see that happening although I've never had a
problem with it.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Less, the instructions say that you should unpair your previous transmitter
because the G7 could start looking for both transmitters and lose
connectivity. Dexcom's words, not mine.
Veronica


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Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:15 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

I haven't cleared my Bluetooth pairing since I first started using the G7.
It pairs just fine without clearing anything.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 3:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Eileen, you had the same questions I did. Here's how it went for me. First,
the new sensor. It starts warming up the instant you put it in your body. It
doesn't have to be connected to the app at all. It just sits there and gets
used to your body. So when I take out the old one, then start the new one,
there's no down time. It's great.
So, when it came time to start the new sensor, I had just let mine expire. I
just removed the old one, went into my phone's blue tooth settings and told
it to forget the old transmitter.
Then I double-tapped on start sensor. The first thing it wants, just like
previous versions, is to enter the code. Just like in previous versions, you
have the choice of take picture or enter manually. So this time I chose take
picture. When I did, I was presented with a second take picture button. It
says to keep the arrow between the lines. Yeah right. I knew that the code
was on the opposite side of the applicator from the big rubber button.
What's nice here, thank you Dexcom for listening, is that it doesn't time
out as fast as the G6 does. I start guessing about distances and positions.
When it got it, it issued a pairing request. I wasn't sure I had gotten it
the first time so I hit the back button and did it again. But I never left
the G7 app. 
I hope that explanation made sense.
As for the 780, interesting. I can't imagine how you'd charge the
transmitter at the end of a year unless you have to do without the CGM for
awhile. It will be interesting to see how all of these products evolve,
won't it.
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Eileen
Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 11:27 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: etscrivani at verizon.net
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi Veronica,

I have a question or two about the process of starting a new sensor with the
G7. 

First,I have tried scanning or taking photos of QR codes for other stuff and
am never sure what I'm doing. When you open the camera is there any special
setting or button to tell the phone you are trying to take a photo of a QR
code or does it just do it? And are you taking a photo or is it more of a
scan that the phone does automatically? I'm a little uncertain if these QR
codes are special and when scanned or photographed the phone just knows what
to do or where to send it.

Second, when you say you put on and started the new sensor a hour before the
old one expired, do you mean you had the two sensors running at the same
time? Don't you have to switch out the transmitter from the old to the new
before starting up the new sensor totally?
Going a bit off-topic here, but when I saw the new Medtronic 780G pump, the
trainer said that if I was to use Medtronic CGM with that model pump their
transmitter lasts for a full year. The only catch, and I'm a bit unsure if
this is a good or pain in the but issue, is that the transmitter needs to be
recharged. I'm not sure if that recharging is done through USB  or an AC
adaptor.

Just trying to understand should I look to upgrade to the G7. Thanks for
your very good explanations.

Eileen 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 1:50 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Hi everyone.
Okay, I did as I said I would. 
First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit twiddly
fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it though. I just
got the message about pairing. The first time I got it, I wasn't sure I had
gotten it, because it left me in the place where I'd enter the code
manually. So being unsure, I backed out and did it again. The second time I
got the pairing request, it still felt just a little funny where I was left,
but I eventually did find the start button and off it went. But I was
thrilled to see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the
"take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I wanted
as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out that way. I
think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor readings, so that was
pretty cool.
I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new change in
the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be high for half an
hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal spikes won't bug me. Since
urgent low wasn't kicking in till my reading was around 60, I added in a low
and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like those
in the G6.
And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of tape
off.
But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my stop
or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy playing with the
good stuff.
Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
Thanks for the tidbits.
Veronica



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 04:20:15 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:20:15 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re calibrating the  libre cgm system
Message-ID: <000701d9a265$59adf6b0$0d09e410$@gmail.com>

Hello I don't know who has told you that but I have calibrated  mmy libre 2
several times   in past .its done the same  way that you do it with the
dexcom cgm system.you take a finger  reading from your meter , and you enter
into the log  book  category .  There is a  section  under the log book
category ,  have to look an tell you exactly , and it will adjust it after
a few minute interval  .  just like you do with dexcom . 

 


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 04:34:29 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:34:29 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] re method on caliberating eh libre systgem
Message-ID: <001601d9a267$56d57060$04805120$@gmail.com>

Hello heres the method to calibrate the libre system. Firsdt of  all, you
find the log book category in the libre app, then you tap on log book, then
you scroll toward the bbottom where  it  says add note.tap on ad note , then
there will bea  clock tap on ok and then  voice over will say enter the
blood glucose result   from your meter with an edit box.   You enter  the
blood glucos  result from your glucose meter into the edit box and tap done.
Its entered into the log book, after  a few minutes it will calibrate like
the dexcom.   Hope this helps those who don't know about this process with
the libre system .  i have done this several times in past and that  is how
I have gotten the libre 2 to be  close to accurate  comporable to  my
glucose meter .   Hope that  helps out.  A lot of this   info ,  they don't
tell you. Alot of  this sort of tricks,  you find out through social media
channels and groups like face book and red it   and other diabetes forums
and you tube.  


From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 19 04:47:39 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 21:47:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <002401d9a25b$07d12150$177363f0$@gmail.com>
References: <eaeb51a9.520a.4cb0.ba0f.455d66553b4f@samobile.net>
 <E25218D9-0A09-4B13-BA91-EFA707285868@comcast.net>
 <01a601d9a242$3091e7f0$91b5b7d0$@gmail.com>
 <001201d9a257$7a61e230$6f25a690$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <002401d9a25b$07d12150$177363f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <001f01d9a269$2d6e7620$884b6260$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Got it. For me, the blue tooth and that stop button. <grin>
Thanks.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 8:06 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Veronica, I totally agree with you, I don't like having to take my phone in the bathroom all the time either. But I carry my phone in my shirt pocket all the time, so it is not as noticeable for me.  Except for the blue tooth issue the Dexcom G7 works great for me.  That's all I'm saying.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:41 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the sink to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big annoyance in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the restroom with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I had to add an additional alert so I could react before going low. I wish that weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are definitely some things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
That's all.
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, and the app works great also.

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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Darr,
Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
Patricia

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Oh this is good news.
> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
> I admire folks who can do this.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Hi everyone.
>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and 
>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still 
>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find 
>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that 
>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I 
>> wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out 
>> that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like 
>> those in the G6.
>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of 
>> tape off.
>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my 
>> stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>> playing with the good stuff.
>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
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From magills at bigpond.com  Mon Jun 19 10:30:24 2023
From: magills at bigpond.com (Paul Magill)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 20:30:24 +1000
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Libre CGM question
Message-ID: <001601d9a299$0f2577b0$2d706710$@bigpond.com>


Hi Libre users,

Am I able to set up the Libre sensor and app, such that if my glucose goes
low throu the night,   my iPhone would sound the alarm and wake me, like the
Dexcom does?

Paul in Australia.




From dmgina at mysero.net  Mon Jun 19 14:00:15 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:15 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <002401d9a25b$07d12150$177363f0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <43471887.8cf0.42b8.9fe2.06cbd13277cc@samobile.net>

Watch out toilet here comes the phone from the shirt pocket loll.
Has happened to my friends,
then I laugh really hard.
Dar
Original message:
> Veronica, I totally agree with you, I don't like having to take my 
> phone in the bathroom all the time either. But I carry my phone in my 
> shirt pocket all the time, so it is not as noticeable for me.  Except 
> for the blue tooth issue the Dexcom G7 works great for me.  That's all 
> I'm saying.

> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:41 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my 
> experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace 
> button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I 
> can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the sink 
> to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big annoyance 
> in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the restroom 
> with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I had to add 
> an additional alert so I could react before going low. I wish that 
> weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are definitely some 
> things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
> I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they 
> are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and 
> am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
> I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
> That's all.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les 
> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the 
> Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it 
> works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you 
> are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, 
> and the app works great also.

> 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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> Darr,
> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, 
> it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed 
> buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be 
> developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that 
> are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone 
> using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote 
> this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would 
> like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and 
> still be able to do a good job.
> Patricia

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?Oh this is good news.
>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand 
>> all of it to try it.
>> I admire folks who can do this.
>> Dar
>> Original message:
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit
>>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it
>>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got
>>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place
>>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and
>>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still
>>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find
>>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that
>>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" 
>>> mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I
>>> wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out
>>> that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor
>>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new
>>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be
>>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal
>>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my
>>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully 
>>> this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like
>>> those in the G6.
>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of
>>> tape off.
>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my
>>> stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy
>>> playing with the good stuff.
>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>> Veronica



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From jdashiel at panix.com  Mon Jun 19 15:55:06 2023
From: jdashiel at panix.com (Jude DaShiell)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:55:06 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <43471887.8cf0.42b8.9fe2.06cbd13277cc@samobile.net>
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You can solve that phone problem and it will need a friendly local neighborhood sceamstress to do that for you.  You need a shirt with an inside pocket that fits the smart phone.  Wear the phone on the inside pocket and it likely never does another toilet dive again.  The Spaniards would say the phone fell in the toilet with respect to me.  Different way of looking at things.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 19, 2023, at 10:01 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Watch out toilet here comes the phone from the shirt pocket loll.
> Has happened to my friends,
> then I laugh really hard.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Veronica, I totally agree with you, I don't like having to take my phone in the bathroom all the time either. But I carry my phone in my shirt pocket all the time, so it is not as noticeable for me.  Except for the blue tooth issue the Dexcom G7 works great for me.  That's all I'm saying.
> 
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:41 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
> 
>> Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the sink to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big annoyance in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the restroom with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I had to add an additional alert so I could react before going low. I wish that weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are definitely some things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
>> I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
>> I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
>> That's all.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
> 
>> Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, and the app works great also.
> 
>> 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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
> 
>> Darr,
>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
>> Patricia
> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>> Dar
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit
>>>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it
>>>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got
>>>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place
>>>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and
>>>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still
>>>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find
>>>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that
>>>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. I
>>>> wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked out
>>>> that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor
>>>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new
>>>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be
>>>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal
>>>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my
>>>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are like
>>>> those in the G6.
>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece of
>>>> tape off.
>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want my
>>>> stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy
>>>> playing with the good stuff.
>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40m
>>>> ysero.net
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 16:22:07 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:22:07 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <43471887.8cf0.42b8.9fe2.06cbd13277cc@samobile.net>
References: <002401d9a25b$07d12150$177363f0$@gmail.com>
 <43471887.8cf0.42b8.9fe2.06cbd13277cc@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <002001d9a2ca$31a990b0$94fcb210$@gmail.com>

That's one thing I have never done I try to always be carefull.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 7:00 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

Watch out toilet here comes the phone from the shirt pocket loll.
Has happened to my friends,
then I laugh really hard.
Dar
Original message:
> Veronica, I totally agree with you, I don't like having to take my 
> phone in the bathroom all the time either. But I carry my phone in my 
> shirt pocket all the time, so it is not as noticeable for me.  Except 
> for the blue tooth issue the Dexcom G7 works great for me.  That's all 
> I'm saying.

> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:41 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my 
> experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace 
> button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I 
> can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the 
> sink to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big 
> annoyance in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the 
> restroom with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I 
> had to add an additional alert so I could react before going low. I 
> wish that weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are 
> definitely some things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
> I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they 
> are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and 
> am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
> I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
> That's all.
> Veronica


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the 
> Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me 
> it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what 
> you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great 
> device, and the app works great also.

> 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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

> Darr,
> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am 
> reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that 
> frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps 
> should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to 
> things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that 
> everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want 
> to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that 
> we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our 
> diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
> Patricia

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?Oh this is good news.
>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand 
>> all of it to try it.
>> I admire folks who can do this.
>> Dar
>> Original message:
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out and 
>>> did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it still 
>>> felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually did find 
>>> the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to see that 
>>> unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture"
>>> mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. 
>>> I wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked 
>>> out that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully 
>>> this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are 
>>> like those in the G6.
>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece 
>>> of tape off.
>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want 
>>> my stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>>> playing with the good stuff.
>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>> Veronica



>>> _______________________________________________
>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info 
>>> for
>>> Diabetes-Talk:
>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/dmgina%40
>>> m
>>> ysero.net

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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 16:25:21 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:25:21 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
In-Reply-To: <B2414F63-028D-4AB2-9098-263CC015F516@panix.com>
References: <43471887.8cf0.42b8.9fe2.06cbd13277cc@samobile.net>
 <B2414F63-028D-4AB2-9098-263CC015F516@panix.com>
Message-ID: <004901d9a2ca$a5281020$ef783060$@gmail.com>

Ok!

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 8:55 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.

You can solve that phone problem and it will need a friendly local neighborhood sceamstress to do that for you.  You need a shirt with an inside pocket that fits the smart phone.  Wear the phone on the inside pocket and it likely never does another toilet dive again.  The Spaniards would say the phone fell in the toilet with respect to me.  Different way of looking at things.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 19, 2023, at 10:01 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Watch out toilet here comes the phone from the shirt pocket loll.
> Has happened to my friends,
> then I laugh really hard.
> Dar
> Original message:
>> Veronica, I totally agree with you, I don't like having to take my phone in the bathroom all the time either. But I carry my phone in my shirt pocket all the time, so it is not as noticeable for me.  Except for the blue tooth issue the Dexcom G7 works great for me.  That's all I'm saying.
> 
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 7:41 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
> 
>> Less, I think I explained the good and the not so good. And my experiences are no less valid than yours. Not having a stop or replace button is a big deal in my life. The blue tooth is a big deal. If I can't even leave my phone on my kitchen table and walk over to the sink to do something without losing readings, that's kind of a big annoyance in my life. I never used to have to take my phone into the restroom with me. This one is different in when it reports my lows. I had to add an additional alert so I could react before going low. I wish that weren't the case. I'm adjusting to it and there are definitely some things I like. But each of us has different requirements and experiences.
>> I'm sure that these issues will be resolved eventually and when they are, I'll be thrilled. I've successfully used a Dexcom since 2016 and am very loyal to the company, partly because I can talk to them.
>> I think having an idea what might be coming could be very helpful.
>> That's all.
>> Veronica
> 
> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, June 18, 2023 5:09 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
> 
>> Don't be concerned agbout the G7, I have no problem except for the Bluetooth and if I don't let it get more than about ten feet from me it works just fine.  I think it is the best Dexcom yet. Don't let what you are hearing put you off from using it, because it is a great device, and the app works great also.
> 
>> 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, June 18, 2023 11:39 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] My Saturday night G7 adventure.
> 
>> Darr,
>> Don?t feel bad. I do not yet have a G7, but from all that I am reading, it sounds like the screens are way too busy, and that frequently needed buttons are buried far to deep in menus.  These apps should be developed for ultimate simplicity and ease of getting to things that are needed on a daily basis. It should not be assumed that everyone using them is high-tech, or if they are, they just don?t want to devote this much time to the app. I am sure we would all agree that we would like to spend as little time as possible managing our diabetes and still be able to do a good job.
>> Patricia
> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>>> On Jun 18, 2023, at 11:31 AM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>>>> ?Oh this is good news.
>>> I have my senser on, but don't have anything going, don't understand all of it to try it.
>>> I admire folks who can do this.
>>> Dar
>>> Original message:
>>>> Hi everyone.
>>>> Okay, I did as I said I would.
>>>> First, I did get the QR code by taking a picture. Wow! It was a bit 
>>>> twiddly fiddly. My phone didn't vibrate or make noise when I got it 
>>>> though. I just got the message about pairing. The first time I got 
>>>> it, I wasn't sure I had gotten it, because it left me in the place 
>>>> where I'd enter the code manually. So being unsure, I backed out 
>>>> and did it again. The second time I got the pairing request, it 
>>>> still felt just a little funny where I was left, but I eventually 
>>>> did find the start button and off it went. But I was thrilled to 
>>>> see that unlike the G6, we had a longer time to play with the "take picture" mode and it didn't time out. Woo hoo!
>>>> I had put the new sensor on 1 hour before I let the old one expire. 
>>>> I wanted as littler interruption of what I was doing, so it worked 
>>>> out that way. I think I ended up with about a minute of no sensor 
>>>> readings, so that was pretty cool.
>>>> I'm also playing with some of the alerts. I'm trying out the new 
>>>> change in the high alert where I've told it that my reading must be 
>>>> high for half an hour before bugging me, so any quick post-meal 
>>>> spikes won't bug me. Since urgent low wasn't kicking in till my 
>>>> reading was around 60, I added in a low and set it to 80. Hopefully this will keep me from crashing so much.
>>>> I'm still not overly impressed with the alarms. Most of them are 
>>>> like those in the G6.
>>>> And I still have a bit of difficulty getting that itty bitty piece 
>>>> of tape off.
>>>> But thanks for the nudge on the cool new discoveries. I still want 
>>>> my stop or replace button and a better blue tooth. But I did enjoy 
>>>> playing with the good stuff.
>>>> Now we'll see how the sensor behaves all week.
>>>> Thanks for the tidbits.
>>>> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
>>>> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>>>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
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From dmgina at mysero.net  Mon Jun 19 16:44:24 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:44:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks
Message-ID: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>

I am not able to lift this getting started by myself.
Folks don't know how to read the code, telling me there are lots of numbers.
So I will have to wait until the 27th to have the lady share how to get 
this started.
I wish my doctor would help but he likes to have the folks help as well.
I gave it a good college try smile.
Dar


From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 16:48:10 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:48:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Libre CGM question
In-Reply-To: <001601d9a299$0f2577b0$2d706710$@bigpond.com>
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Yeap, you can do that on the libre 2 and libre 3.   They have it set with
the 80 for going low and 240 for going high an the urgent 55 which you cant
change .but the low and  high you can change depending on your  needs and
use case.     As well they have gtgotten FDA approval for integration with
insulin  pump and they  wyill be changing the  libre 2 and 3 senssors to
meet those needs   at end  of year.   Hope all that  helps out. 
-----Original Message-----
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Magill via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 3:30 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Libre CGM question


Hi Libre users,

Am I able to set up the Libre sensor and app, such that if my glucose goes
low throu the night,   my iPhone would sound the alarm and wake me, like the
Dexcom does?

Paul in Australia.



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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 19 17:03:26 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:03:26 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks
In-Reply-To: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
References: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <00c501d9a2cf$f7679130$e636b390$@gmail.com>

Have you followed all the folks who have posted instructions on how to find
the code and get the code with your phone camera?

There has been a lot of information that has come across this list. If you
need instructions, let us know.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 19, 2023 11:44 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks

I am not able to lift this getting started by myself.
Folks don't know how to read the code, telling me there are lots of numbers.
So I will have to wait until the 27th to have the lady share how to get this
started.
I wish my doctor would help but he likes to have the folks help as well.
I gave it a good college try smile.
Dar

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From tinybuchanan1204 at gmail.com  Tue Jun 20 18:05:08 2023
From: tinybuchanan1204 at gmail.com (Christine Palmer)
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:05:08 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks
In-Reply-To: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
References: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
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Good afternoon this is Christine. I keep getting off balance with my
snacks. Does anybody have any ideas of the snacks I can eat?

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I am not able to lift this getting started by myself.
> Folks don't know how to read the code, telling me there are lots of
> numbers.
> So I will have to wait until the 27th to have the lady share how to get
> this started.
> I wish my doctor would help but he likes to have the folks help as well.
> I gave it a good college try smile.
> Dar
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Wed Jun 21 00:13:26 2023
From: joystigile at gmail.com (joystigile at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:13:26 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks
In-Reply-To: <CAE24ORs8=HYRaJOhN-G5U2T9qRsyrEhdLykUGT9CM9w8xZ6qRw@mail.gmail.com>
References: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
 <CAE24ORs8=HYRaJOhN-G5U2T9qRsyrEhdLykUGT9CM9w8xZ6qRw@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Christine,
I try to eat string cheese because it is packaged single portions so, it
keeps me from eating a whole package of sliced cheese at one sitting and
also pecans and almonds 
 because they are all low carbs and I like them!
Warmly, Joy

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To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Christine Palmer <tinybuchanan1204 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks

Good afternoon this is Christine. I keep getting off balance with my snacks.
Does anybody have any ideas of the snacks I can eat?

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I am not able to lift this getting started by myself.
> Folks don't know how to read the code, telling me there are lots of 
> numbers.
> So I will have to wait until the 27th to have the lady share how to 
> get this started.
> I wish my doctor would help but he likes to have the folks help as well.
> I gave it a good college try smile.
> Dar
>
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From doula.jarboe at gmail.com  Wed Jun 21 02:46:33 2023
From: doula.jarboe at gmail.com (doula.jarboe at gmail.com)
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:46:33 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks
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References: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
 <CAE24ORs8=HYRaJOhN-G5U2T9qRsyrEhdLykUGT9CM9w8xZ6qRw@mail.gmail.com>
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Hi Christine,

     When you say you get of balance are you meaning you are eating snacks
with carbs so it's impacting your sugar?  Or do you mean something else?  If
I'm not careful I can be really bad about snacking and getting my sugar too
high.  One of my favorite low carb snacks is celouy with flavored cream
cheese.  If you are wanting to do a snack that is some carbs if you pair it
with protein the protein is supposed to help the carb impact be less.  Hope
this helps.
Warmly,
Doula

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Christine Palmer via Diabetes-Talk
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To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Christine Palmer <tinybuchanan1204 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks

Good afternoon this is Christine. I keep getting off balance with my snacks.
Does anybody have any ideas of the snacks I can eat?

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I am not able to lift this getting started by myself.
> Folks don't know how to read the code, telling me there are lots of 
> numbers.
> So I will have to wait until the 27th to have the lady share how to 
> get this started.
> I wish my doctor would help but he likes to have the folks help as well.
> I gave it a good college try smile.
> Dar
>
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From kutash-jm at comcast.net  Wed Jun 21 03:16:36 2023
From: kutash-jm at comcast.net (Jeanette Kutash)
Date: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 23:16:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks
In-Reply-To: <021a01d9a3ea$9769ac20$c63d0460$@gmail.com>
References: <0b7ff1f8.9b4a.4f0d.9aba.394afb00f3cc@samobile.net>
 <CAE24ORs8=HYRaJOhN-G5U2T9qRsyrEhdLykUGT9CM9w8xZ6qRw@mail.gmail.com>
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Message-ID: <000601d9a3ee$ca9274c0$5fb75e40$@comcast.net>

Hi Christine, I have used peanutbutter and a slice of toast. Even a
tablespoon will give you lots of protein and offset that toast.

Jeanette 

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 10:47 PM
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Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks

Hi Christine,

     When you say you get of balance are you meaning you are eating snacks
with carbs so it's impacting your sugar?  Or do you mean something else?  If
I'm not careful I can be really bad about snacking and getting my sugar too
high.  One of my favorite low carb snacks is celouy with flavored cream
cheese.  If you are wanting to do a snack that is some carbs if you pair it
with protein the protein is supposed to help the carb impact be less.  Hope
this helps.
Warmly,
Doula

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Christine Palmer via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 12:05 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Christine Palmer <tinybuchanan1204 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] well shucks

Good afternoon this is Christine. I keep getting off balance with my snacks.
Does anybody have any ideas of the snacks I can eat?

On Mon, Jun 19, 2023 at 12:45 PM d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <
diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> I am not able to lift this getting started by myself.
> Folks don't know how to read the code, telling me there are lots of 
> numbers.
> So I will have to wait until the 27th to have the lady share how to 
> get this started.
> I wish my doctor would help but he likes to have the folks help as well.
> I gave it a good college try smile.
> Dar
>
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From joystigile at gmail.com  Wed Jun 21 18:13:01 2023
From: joystigile at gmail.com (joystigile at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:13:01 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Announcing the Diabetes Action Network 50/50
 Raffle!
In-Reply-To: <CAApfqiRJ5zLPQieRXrjOQQrFX_E3pYwEkofGdweu+q+5XkZAmg@mail.gmail.com>
References: <CAApfqiRJ5zLPQieRXrjOQQrFX_E3pYwEkofGdweu+q+5XkZAmg@mail.gmail.com>
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Hello,
I just donated money to the Diabetes Action Network (DAN) for the 50/50 raffle.  I did use Zell but with another Zell account for DAN that is active, which is 
Nfb4114 at gmail.com
Let's all support the Diabetes Action Network by purchasing a ticket!

Warmly, Joy


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:57 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Danielle McCann <danielletmccann at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Announcing the Diabetes Action Network 50/50 Raffle!

Good morning!

The Diabetes Action Network, a proud division of the National Federation of the Blind, is holding a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for our fall seminar in St. Louis. Tickets are one for $1 or six for $5.
The winner will be drawn during our business meeting at national convention in Houston. To enter for your chance to win half of the total amount collected, all you need to do is provide your name, phone number, and payment to us. To do so, you can send checks or pay via Zelle. The email address to enter and for Zelle is dan4114 at gmail.com.
Checks can be made payable to the Diabetes Action Network and mailed to Danielle McCann at 1110 Wiliam St Apt 202 Baltimore, MD 21230. You don?t have to be present at our meeting at convention to win though we?d love to see you there! Entries will be sold through July 1 and there is no limit to the amount of times you enter. Remember, the more chances sold, the larger the prize. Good luck!




--
Thank you,
Danielle T. McCann

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 26 16:51:50 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:51:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
Message-ID: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi everyone.
As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
trust me, that alarm is wild!
Just thought I'd share.
Veronica




From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 26 16:55:13 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:55:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <2530CFAE-7FB1-43D4-AC27-8529E3C313F7@gmail.com>

Speaking of calibration, how do you calibrate the G7, mines about 30 points high. That?s a no because I?m in the hospital.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 26, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi everyone.
> As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
> night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
> Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
> said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
> No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
> was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
> caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
> my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
> Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
> know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
> watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
> trust me, that alarm is wild!
> Just thought I'd share.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 26 17:09:27 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:09:27 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <2530CFAE-7FB1-43D4-AC27-8529E3C313F7@gmail.com>
References: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <2530CFAE-7FB1-43D4-AC27-8529E3C313F7@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <000901d9a850$f73e0ff0$e5ba2fd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Hi Less.
Sorry you're in the hospital. You need to find "events. If you scroll through the "glucose" tab, you will eventually hear it say, add events, plus sign. Double tap on that. The first item you'll find says blood glucose, finger stick or calibration. Double tap on that. On the next screen, it gets a bit weird because it says that everything is dimmed, but it's not. The first thing you hear is, entry type. Keep swiping right till you hear, use as calibration. Double tap and you'll land in an edit box where you can enter the reading you want it to use. Then find a save button and I think you're done. I just haven't been on that page for awhile.
Hope this helps.
Veronica


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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 9:55 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Speaking of calibration, how do you calibrate the G7, mines about 30 points high. That?s a no because I?m in the hospital.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 26, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi everyone.
> As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
> night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
> Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
> said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
> No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
> was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
> caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
> my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
> Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
> know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
> watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
> trust me, that alarm is wild!
> Just thought I'd share.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
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From lfitz50 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 26 17:52:57 2023
From: lfitz50 at gmail.com (Les Fitzpatrick)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:52:57 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <000901d9a850$f73e0ff0$e5ba2fd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000901d9a850$f73e0ff0$e5ba2fd0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <42ECB540-453E-4258-9738-7C0D6C02E25C@gmail.com>

I found it thank youH

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 26, 2023, at 10:10 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi Less.
> Sorry you're in the hospital. You need to find "events. If you scroll through the "glucose" tab, you will eventually hear it say, add events, plus sign. Double tap on that. The first item you'll find says blood glucose, finger stick or calibration. Double tap on that. On the next screen, it gets a bit weird because it says that everything is dimmed, but it's not. The first thing you hear is, entry type. Keep swiping right till you hear, use as calibration. Double tap and you'll land in an edit box where you can enter the reading you want it to use. Then find a save button and I think you're done. I just haven't been on that page for awhile.
> Hope this helps.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 9:55 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
> 
> Speaking of calibration, how do you calibrate the G7, mines about 30 points high. That?s a no because I?m in the hospital.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 26, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> ?Hi everyone.
>> As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
>> night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
>> Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
>> said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
>> No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
>> was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
>> caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
>> my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
>> Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
>> know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
>> watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
>> trust me, that alarm is wild!
>> Just thought I'd share.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
>> 
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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 26 18:10:48 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:10:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <00d401d9a859$88f4ca80$9ade5f80$@gmail.com>

Well, it could be several things, when an alarm like that goes off it is
best to pickup your phone and check to see if it is the Dexcom G7. If it is
the Dexcom that caused the trigger of the alarm, you need to open the app
and look for the OK button. The alert could be telling you that either the
rise rate of your glucose is rising at a fast rate, your glucose is over 275
mg/dL, your glucose is dropping below 75 mg/dL, or you lost your blutooth
connection. Unless you open the app you will not know why the alarm was
triggered.

You can set alerts to be silent while sleeping but that will only work if
you have a pin to unlock your phone. You can find this info in your Profile
under setting.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:52 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Hi everyone.
As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
trust me, that alarm is wild!
Just thought I'd share.
Veronica



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From mota1252 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 26 18:12:21 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:12:21 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <2530CFAE-7FB1-43D4-AC27-8529E3C313F7@gmail.com>
References: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <2530CFAE-7FB1-43D4-AC27-8529E3C313F7@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <00d601d9a859$c0654bc0$412fe340$@gmail.com>

Les,

You will find the calibration under History in the tabs at the bottom section of your iPhone screen. Let me know if you need further guidance.
 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:55 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Speaking of calibration, how do you calibrate the G7, mines about 30 points high. That?s a no because I?m in the hospital.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 26, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?Hi everyone.
> As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. 
> During the night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
> Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then 
> it
> said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
> No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my 
> reading was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what 
> would have caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app 
> issue. In general, my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I 
> really hadn't given the Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had 
> to calibrate either. Since I know they are working on the things I've 
> reported, I'm just waiting and watching. But wake me up in the middle 
> of the night? For what? Wow! But trust me, that alarm is wild!
> Just thought I'd share.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> 
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Mon Jun 26 18:48:26 2023
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 11:48:26 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <00d401d9a859$88f4ca80$9ade5f80$@gmail.com>
References: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <00d401d9a859$88f4ca80$9ade5f80$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <002301d9a85e$cb13e090$613ba1b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>

Milton, please be courteous enough to read the message before responding. I
knew immediately that it was a Dexcom alarm because it said so. I have been
using a Dexcom since 2016 so I know what its alarms are. Even Dexcom tech
support was puzzled by this one.
I simply told the story here because it was unusual. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Well, it could be several things, when an alarm like that goes off it is
best to pickup your phone and check to see if it is the Dexcom G7. If it is
the Dexcom that caused the trigger of the alarm, you need to open the app
and look for the OK button. The alert could be telling you that either the
rise rate of your glucose is rising at a fast rate, your glucose is over 275
mg/dL, your glucose is dropping below 75 mg/dL, or you lost your blutooth
connection. Unless you open the app you will not know why the alarm was
triggered.

You can set alerts to be silent while sleeping but that will only work if
you have a pin to unlock your phone. You can find this info in your Profile
under setting.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:52 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Hi everyone.
As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
trust me, that alarm is wild!
Just thought I'd share.
Veronica



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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Mon Jun 26 20:02:55 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:02:55 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <002301d9a85e$cb13e090$613ba1b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
References: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
 <00d401d9a859$88f4ca80$9ade5f80$@gmail.com>
 <002301d9a85e$cb13e090$613ba1b0$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <000601d9a869$332d0080$99870180$@gmail.com>

Veronica, please do keep us up to date  on the matter when you get to the
bottom of it .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:48 AM
To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Milton, please be courteous enough to read the message before responding. I
knew immediately that it was a Dexcom alarm because it said so. I have been
using a Dexcom since 2016 so I know what its alarms are. Even Dexcom tech
support was puzzled by this one.
I simply told the story here because it was unusual. 
Veronica


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:11 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Well, it could be several things, when an alarm like that goes off it is
best to pickup your phone and check to see if it is the Dexcom G7. If it is
the Dexcom that caused the trigger of the alarm, you need to open the app
and look for the OK button. The alert could be telling you that either the
rise rate of your glucose is rising at a fast rate, your glucose is over 275
mg/dL, your glucose is dropping below 75 mg/dL, or you lost your blutooth
connection. Unless you open the app you will not know why the alarm was
triggered.

You can set alerts to be silent while sleeping but that will only work if
you have a pin to unlock your phone. You can find this info in your Profile
under setting.

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:52 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!

Hi everyone.
As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
trust me, that alarm is wild!
Just thought I'd share.
Veronica



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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jun 27 19:02:42 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:02:42 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <000b01d9a84e$811b8480$83528d80$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Message-ID: <7a4ed42b.5b59.45b4.b7b9.9ee888b35dbc@samobile.net>

Oh I am sorry that happened,
I still have to learn how to get it started.
I finally took the other one off.
Had company so didn't go to the clinic.
I wish I could work with someone on the phone.
I tried to get be my eyes to help out, problem is they said there were 
number on the side of the device.
So I felt it was to confusing to get it up and working.
The number for me is
4066987112
Thanks,
Dar
Original message:
> Hi everyone.
> As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
> night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
> Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
> said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
> No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
> was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
> caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
> my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
> Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
> know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
> watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
> trust me, that alarm is wild!
> Just thought I'd share.
> Veronica



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From dmgina at mysero.net  Tue Jun 27 19:03:38 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:03:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] An amazing G7 moment. Not!
In-Reply-To: <2530CFAE-7FB1-43D4-AC27-8529E3C313F7@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <b8be701c.ed53.4f2a.a815.ccc36424b8aa@samobile.net>

I am so sorry you are in the hospital.
I do hope you get well soon.
Dar
Original message:
> Speaking of calibration, how do you calibrate the G7, mines about 30 
> points high. That?s a no because I?m in the hospital.

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Jun 26, 2023, at 9:52 AM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> ?Hi everyone.
>> As I sit here on hold with tech support, just thought I'd share. During the
>> night, at 3:00 am, I heard an alarm from my G7 like I've never heard before.
>> Man it was loud! The thing started hollering, critical! Critical! Then it
>> said: The app has stopped. You have changed the clock on your phone. Huh?
>> No, I didn't. I was sleeping. As soon as the message finished, my reading
>> was there along with the trend graph. I'm going to ask what would have
>> caused it to go off, or if it was another ridiculous app issue. In general,
>> my current sensor is behaving very nicely and I really hadn't given the
>> Dexcom much of a thought at all. I haven't had to calibrate either. Since I
>> know they are working on the things I've reported, I'm just waiting and
>> watching. But wake me up in the middle of the night? For what? Wow! But
>> trust me, that alarm is wild!
>> Just thought I'd share.
>> Veronica



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From gwunder at earthlink.net  Wed Jun 28 02:20:57 2023
From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder)
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 21:20:57 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda
Message-ID: <004401d9a967$2db20f70$89162e50$@earthlink.net>

Debbie says if you see any errors, kindly direct them to her assistant. FYI:
that is me. Thanks. We may modify a title or two, so if you see ones that
are wrong, let us know.

 

Debbie Wunder/GW

 

 

 

 

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From womantech at gmail.com  Wed Jun 28 18:18:11 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (womantech at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:18:11 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda
In-Reply-To: <004401d9a967$2db20f70$89162e50$@earthlink.net>
References: <004401d9a967$2db20f70$89162e50$@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <04e701d9a9ec$e7010500$b5030f00$@gmail.com>

Hi,
Is the meeting going to be recorded? I will not be at convention, but would
like to hear some of the presentations.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; Anil Lewis <alewis at nfb.org>;
Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>; 'Debbie Wunder'
<debbiewunder at charter.net>; dmccann at nfb.org; Eileen Ley
<Riveraley at verizon.net>; Jean Brown <jb007d at att.net>; John Tebockhorst
<jptebock at comcast.net>; My Home <gwunder at earthlink.net>; Wanda Sloan
<WMS101 at outlook.com>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Debbie says if you see any errors, kindly direct them to her assistant. FYI:
that is me. Thanks. We may modify a title or two, so if you see ones that
are wrong, let us know.

 

Debbie Wunder/GW

 

 

 

 




From gwunder at earthlink.net  Thu Jun 29 02:02:46 2023
From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder)
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 21:02:46 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda
In-Reply-To: <04e701d9a9ec$e7010500$b5030f00$@gmail.com>
References: <004401d9a967$2db20f70$89162e50$@earthlink.net>
 <04e701d9a9ec$e7010500$b5030f00$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <017d01d9aa2d$cd45bc50$67d134f0$@earthlink.net>

I will do my best to record and then share.

Gary



-----Original Message-----
From: womantech at gmail.com <womantech at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 1:18 PM
To: gwunder at earthlink.net; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Hi,
Is the meeting going to be recorded? I will not be at convention, but would
like to hear some of the presentations.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; Anil Lewis <alewis at nfb.org>;
Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>; 'Debbie Wunder'
<debbiewunder at charter.net>; dmccann at nfb.org; Eileen Ley
<Riveraley at verizon.net>; Jean Brown <jb007d at att.net>; John Tebockhorst
<jptebock at comcast.net>; My Home <gwunder at earthlink.net>; Wanda Sloan
<WMS101 at outlook.com>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Debbie says if you see any errors, kindly direct them to her assistant. FYI:
that is me. Thanks. We may modify a title or two, so if you see ones that
are wrong, let us know.

 

Debbie Wunder/GW

 

 

 

 





From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 29 06:12:34 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 23:12:34 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda
In-Reply-To: <017d01d9aa2d$cd45bc50$67d134f0$@earthlink.net>
References: <004401d9a967$2db20f70$89162e50$@earthlink.net>
 <04e701d9a9ec$e7010500$b5030f00$@gmail.com>
 <017d01d9aa2d$cd45bc50$67d134f0$@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <003a01d9aa50$b2aa6f80$17ff4e80$@gmail.com>

Thanks very much for doing that   .  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 7:03 PM
To: womantech at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

I will do my best to record and then share.

Gary



-----Original Message-----
From: womantech at gmail.com <womantech at gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 1:18 PM
To: gwunder at earthlink.net; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Hi,
Is the meeting going to be recorded? I will not be at convention, but would
like to hear some of the presentations.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; Anil Lewis <alewis at nfb.org>;
Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>; 'Debbie Wunder'
<debbiewunder at charter.net>; dmccann at nfb.org; Eileen Ley
<Riveraley at verizon.net>; Jean Brown <jb007d at att.net>; John Tebockhorst
<jptebock at comcast.net>; My Home <gwunder at earthlink.net>; Wanda Sloan
<WMS101 at outlook.com>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Debbie says if you see any errors, kindly direct them to her assistant. FYI:
that is me. Thanks. We may modify a title or two, so if you see ones that
are wrong, let us know.

 

Debbie Wunder/GW

 

 

 

 




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From gwunder at earthlink.net  Thu Jun 29 10:41:12 2023
From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 05:41:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated agenda for the convention
Message-ID: <047e01d9aa76$39e4f770$adaee650$@earthlink.net>

I Think we have corrected a name, so here it is once again.

 

Warmly,

 

Gary

 

 

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From womantech at gmail.com  Thu Jun 29 13:30:19 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (womantech at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:30:19 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
Message-ID: <01ac01d9aa8d$d9e933f0$8dbb9bd0$@gmail.com>

Hello all,

My practitioner had to lie to say I was on insulin, but I am finally getting
my Dexcom g7! My censors should arrive today. It is not cheap, costing about
$100 monthly, but I'll take it! Is that about how much most people pay? They
are sending the useless reader, too, which may have increased the cost.

I think that we should consider filing resolutions with both consumer
organizations next year to lobby for people who are not on insulin to have
access to these helpful devices.

Amy

 

 


From mota1252 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 29 13:42:10 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:42:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
In-Reply-To: <01ac01d9aa8d$d9e933f0$8dbb9bd0$@gmail.com>
References: <01ac01d9aa8d$d9e933f0$8dbb9bd0$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010001d9aa8f$81642710$842c7530$@gmail.com>

I have never seen a bill as high as that per month as Medicare pays a good
portion of the cost. I do have a co-pay and it is billed much less than that
of $100.00.

Are you on Medicare? If so, check into whether Medicare insurance is
covering a portion of the cost.

If you have other health insurance coverage, check to see if they will cover
a portion as well.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
womantech--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:30 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: womantech at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!

Hello all,

My practitioner had to lie to say I was on insulin, but I am finally getting
my Dexcom g7! My censors should arrive today. It is not cheap, costing about
$100 monthly, but I'll take it! Is that about how much most people pay? They
are sending the useless reader, too, which may have increased the cost.

I think that we should consider filing resolutions with both consumer
organizations next year to lobby for people who are not on insulin to have
access to these helpful devices.

Amy

 

 

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From womantech at gmail.com  Thu Jun 29 14:30:30 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (womantech at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:30:30 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
In-Reply-To: <010001d9aa8f$81642710$842c7530$@gmail.com>
References: <01ac01d9aa8d$d9e933f0$8dbb9bd0$@gmail.com>
 <010001d9aa8f$81642710$842c7530$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <025901d9aa96$42482160$c6d86420$@gmail.com>

I am on Medicare and I know they approved and presumably paid.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 9:42 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!

I have never seen a bill as high as that per month as Medicare pays a good
portion of the cost. I do have a co-pay and it is billed much less than that
of $100.00.

Are you on Medicare? If so, check into whether Medicare insurance is
covering a portion of the cost.

If you have other health insurance coverage, check to see if they will cover
a portion as well.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
womantech--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:30 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: womantech at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!

Hello all,

My practitioner had to lie to say I was on insulin, but I am finally getting
my Dexcom g7! My censors should arrive today. It is not cheap, costing about
$100 monthly, but I'll take it! Is that about how much most people pay? They
are sending the useless reader, too, which may have increased the cost.

I think that we should consider filing resolutions with both consumer
organizations next year to lobby for people who are not on insulin to have
access to these helpful devices.

Amy

 

 

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From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 29 21:01:56 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:01:56 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
In-Reply-To: <010001d9aa8f$81642710$842c7530$@gmail.com>
References: <01ac01d9aa8d$d9e933f0$8dbb9bd0$@gmail.com>
 <010001d9aa8f$81642710$842c7530$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <010501d9aacc$f0a25100$d1e6f300$@gmail.com>

I have seen it that high even dexcom g5 when I had I was getting a monthly
bil of 200 as the dexcom with some insurance providers is tstill under
duraable equipment and  that  is the reason why the  cost is high.i had  the
same thing  hhappen recently with ddexcom g7 , when I tried two  different
name brand pharmacies CVS and wall greens an both wanted me to pay out of
pocket of $180 per month for the  g7 cgm. That's  why I have stuck with
libre 2 instead for the lower cost out of pocket. Till that  changes I
honestly cant afford the  dexcom.dexcom with their way they bill insurance
providers  still, in some cases  making it be durable equipment,  prices
some out of the market for having dexcom over other alternative cgm
solutions and paying for it with either high co pay or out of pocket .
Dexcom, doesn't even have a payment assistance program for type 2 , iits
only for type 1 users of dexcom, or else I would have done that as well.
That does happen from time,   that i can get  some diabetes supplies and
insulin covered that  way and discounted that way.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:42 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!

I have never seen a bill as high as that per month as Medicare pays a good
portion of the cost. I do have a co-pay and it is billed much less than that
of $100.00.

Are you on Medicare? If so, check into whether Medicare insurance is
covering a portion of the cost.

If you have other health insurance coverage, check to see if they will cover
a portion as well.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
womantech--- via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:30 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: womantech at gmail.com
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!

Hello all,

My practitioner had to lie to say I was on insulin, but I am finally getting
my Dexcom g7! My censors should arrive today. It is not cheap, costing about
$100 monthly, but I'll take it! Is that about how much most people pay? They
are sending the useless reader, too, which may have increased the cost.

I think that we should consider filing resolutions with both consumer
organizations next year to lobby for people who are not on insulin to have
access to these helpful devices.

Amy

 

 

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From pmaddix at comcast.net  Thu Jun 29 21:35:44 2023
From: pmaddix at comcast.net (Patricia Maddix)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:35:44 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
In-Reply-To: <010501d9aacc$f0a25100$d1e6f300$@gmail.com>
References: <010501d9aacc$f0a25100$d1e6f300$@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <2237BDCB-4974-404C-A5BA-576FCFA41CFB@comcast.net>

It is amazing how different the coverage for sensors is from one insurance to another. For people on Medicare I believe that it is supposed to be billed through the part B coverage, which is durable medical equipment rather than part D coverage, which is Prescriptions. However, in the past, I have had my mail order providers, check both ways and see which would be the cheapest with the particular insurance plan I had at the time and we went with The cheapest.  for people with a non-Medicare insurance, it seems to more often go through prescription coverage, but that is not always the case. with my regents Blue Cross of Oregon Medicare advantage plan I have a zero copayment for sensors.
Patricia 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 29, 2023, at 2:03 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> ?I have seen it that high even dexcom g5 when I had I was getting a monthly
> bil of 200 as the dexcom with some insurance providers is tstill under
> duraable equipment and  that  is the reason why the  cost is high.i had  the
> same thing  hhappen recently with ddexcom g7 , when I tried two  different
> name brand pharmacies CVS and wall greens an both wanted me to pay out of
> pocket of $180 per month for the  g7 cgm. That's  why I have stuck with
> libre 2 instead for the lower cost out of pocket. Till that  changes I
> honestly cant afford the  dexcom.dexcom with their way they bill insurance
> providers  still, in some cases  making it be durable equipment,  prices
> some out of the market for having dexcom over other alternative cgm
> solutions and paying for it with either high co pay or out of pocket .
> Dexcom, doesn't even have a payment assistance program for type 2 , iits
> only for type 1 users of dexcom, or else I would have done that as well.
> That does happen from time,   that i can get  some diabetes supplies and
> insulin covered that  way and discounted that way.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:42 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
> 
> I have never seen a bill as high as that per month as Medicare pays a good
> portion of the cost. I do have a co-pay and it is billed much less than that
> of $100.00.
> 
> Are you on Medicare? If so, check into whether Medicare insurance is
> covering a portion of the cost.
> 
> If you have other health insurance coverage, check to see if they will cover
> a portion as well.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> womantech--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 8:30 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: womantech at gmail.com
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> My practitioner had to lie to say I was on insulin, but I am finally getting
> my Dexcom g7! My censors should arrive today. It is not cheap, costing about
> $100 monthly, but I'll take it! Is that about how much most people pay? They
> are sending the useless reader, too, which may have increased the cost.
> 
> I think that we should consider filing resolutions with both consumer
> organizations next year to lobby for people who are not on insulin to have
> access to these helpful devices.
> 
> Amy
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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From blindhands at aol.com  Thu Jun 29 22:03:59 2023
From: blindhands at aol.com (blindhands at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:03:59 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated agenda for the convention
In-Reply-To: <047e01d9aa76$39e4f770$adaee650$@earthlink.net>
References: <047e01d9aa76$39e4f770$adaee650$@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <04b001d9aad5$9b959dd0$d2c0d970$@aol.com>

I read thru all of this and It sounds terrific, but there is no date or room
number  for when this meeting will take place.

Joyce Kane

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; Anil Lewis <alewis at nfb.org>;
Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>; 'Debbie Wunder'
<debbiewunder at charter.net>; dmccann at nfb.org; Eileen Ley
<Riveraley at verizon.net>; Jean Brown <jb007d at att.net>; John Tebockhorst
<jptebock at comcast.net>; My Home <gwunder at earthlink.net>; Wanda Sloan
<WMS101 at outlook.com>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated agenda for the convention

I Think we have corrected a name, so here it is once again.

 

Warmly,

 

Gary

 

 




From gmelconian619 at gmail.com  Thu Jun 29 23:24:48 2023
From: gmelconian619 at gmail.com (gmelconian619 at gmail.com)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 16:24:48 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] success at last!
In-Reply-To: <2237BDCB-4974-404C-A5BA-576FCFA41CFB@comcast.net>
References: <010501d9aacc$f0a25100$d1e6f300$@gmail.com>
 <2237BDCB-4974-404C-A5BA-576FCFA41CFB@comcast.net>
Message-ID: <003501d9aae0$e64b6fc0$b2e24f40$@gmail.com>

Patricia, yeap, its like that  with dexcom on my insurance provider.its  strange they will pay for all the expensive insulin brands but they refuse to cover or make it very hard to pcover or if they do they charge a very high out of pocket co pay to cover  the dexcom. I had to  deal with the co pay per month being  150 and up when I had g 4 and g5 and with g 6 and gg7 I had ot go to the alternative abbot libre 1 and libre 2 and hopefully iwont be priced again to look at alternatives for cgm .   Everything else like lyunjev, Ozempic , trisebia, all expensive insulin are all covered and all I pay for all those co pays are less then 150 for all three insulin products where as the  dexcom cost more then those 3 insulin products combined.   Even if I was to ask for the omni pod 5 , its covered, its the dexcom that they refuse to  cover  or make  it difficult to do so  being type 2 .its health net of California and  these are the types of  cat and mouse games I have to  play with them to get a simple cgm system compared to  everything else they cover .  so this does not make any sense  that they will cover the high priced insulin but they will not cover a simple cgm system that cost about $400  when I just checked good rx .  




From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 30 00:57:53 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:57:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom 7
Message-ID: <09a1cfbe.2fc5.4738.b4db.ed781908b24d@samobile.net>

I have been working all afternoon with the dexcom folks trying to get 
this set up.
We are trying to put in the pass word that will not go in.
I had to go back after dinner where the night persons at least for me 
need to learn how to train all over.
Quite frustrating.
I don't have sighted help at this time.
So I guess the better thing to do is wait until after the fourth.
I was hoping I could get in get done and start to use the app.
Dar


From gwunder at earthlink.net  Fri Jun 30 16:17:07 2023
From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder)
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:17:07 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda
In-Reply-To: <017d01d9aa2d$cd45bc50$67d134f0$@earthlink.net>
References: <004401d9a967$2db20f70$89162e50$@earthlink.net>
 <04e701d9a9ec$e7010500$b5030f00$@gmail.com>
 <017d01d9aa2d$cd45bc50$67d134f0$@earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <012101d9ab6e$5c41aae0$14c500a0$@earthlink.net>

The room is 329, and apologies to Mr. Young whose name is Justin.

Please join us if you can, again Room 329.

 ;

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 9:03 PM
To: womantech at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

I will do my best to record and then share.

Gary



-----Original Message-----
From: womantech at gmail.com <womantech at gmail.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 1:18 PM
To: gwunder at earthlink.net; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Hi,
Is the meeting going to be recorded? I will not be at convention, but
would
like to hear some of the presentations.


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 10:21 PM
To: Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; Anil Lewis <alewis at nfb.org>;
Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>; 'Debbie Wunder'
<debbiewunder at charter.net>; dmccann at nfb.org; Eileen Ley
<Riveraley at verizon.net>; Jean Brown <jb007d at att.net>; John Tebockhorst
<jptebock at comcast.net>; My Home <gwunder at earthlink.net>; Wanda Sloan
<WMS101 at outlook.com>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] DAN Agenda

Debbie says if you see any errors, kindly direct them to her assistant.
FYI:
that is me. Thanks. We may modify a title or two, so if you see ones that
are wrong, let us know.

 

Debbie Wunder/GW

 

 

 

 




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From gwunder at earthlink.net  Fri Jun 30 17:48:49 2023
From: gwunder at earthlink.net (Gary Wunder)
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 12:48:49 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated agenda for the convention
Message-ID: <36183378.1.1688147326877@localhost>

The room is 329 and July 3 from 1 to 5. Remember this is also in the main agenda.

----- Original Message -----
From: blindhands at aol.com
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2023 05:04 PM
To: gwunder at earthlink.net;'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated agenda for the convention

I read thru all of this and It sounds terrific, but there is no date or room
number  for when this meeting will take place.
Joyce Kane
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary
Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 6:41 AM
To: Diabetes Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; Anil Lewis <alewis at nfb.org>;
Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>; 'Debbie Wunder'
<debbiewunder at charter.net>; dmccann at nfb.org; Eileen Ley
<Riveraley at verizon.net>; Jean Brown <jb007d at att.net>; John Tebockhorst
<jptebock at comcast.net>; My Home <gwunder at earthlink.net>; Wanda Sloan
<WMS101 at outlook.com>
Cc: Gary Wunder <gwunder at earthlink.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated agenda for the convention
I Think we have corrected a name, so here it is once again.
 
Warmly,
 
Gary
 
 



From dmgina at mysero.net  Fri Jun 30 20:54:29 2023
From: dmgina at mysero.net (d m gina)
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:54:29 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] wow
Message-ID: <f8ccf7fa.61ad.477c.a272.f9f40c84102a@samobile.net>

We are up and running.
How accurate is the readings.
I have to say I worked hard to get this up and going.
We of course have the pass word in.
We were able to use the last one.
Is there a way to get the readings working from
the phone on the first page, or do you always go to the last page.
I have more questions but to tired to ask.
Dar


From mota1252 at gmail.com  Fri Jun 30 21:02:17 2023
From: mota1252 at gmail.com (Milton)
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 16:02:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] wow
In-Reply-To: <f8ccf7fa.61ad.477c.a272.f9f40c84102a@samobile.net>
References: <f8ccf7fa.61ad.477c.a272.f9f40c84102a@samobile.net>
Message-ID: <027401d9ab96$27cb4fa0$7761eee0$@gmail.com>

Outstanding!
??

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 3:54 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] wow

We are up and running.
How accurate is the readings.
I have to say I worked hard to get this up and going.
We of course have the pass word in.
We were able to use the last one.
Is there a way to get the readings working from the phone on the first page, or do you always go to the last page.
I have more questions but to tired to ask.
Dar

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From womantech at gmail.com  Fri Jun 30 22:12:00 2023
From: womantech at gmail.com (Amy Ruell)
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 18:12:00 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Insurance anomalies continue, but I got the sensors!
Message-ID: <AE429EA3-180B-4AA8-951A-5ACF1880F4B1@gmail.com>

Hello all,
Finally got my sensors today. I was charged $102, at least that?s what it says on my credit card. That?s what the pharmacy told me as well. However, when I looked at the bill, I had received one receiver, which cost $51 and sensors which were listed as three free. When I called the pharmacy, it was too late to get a supervisor who would know more about this. Apparently I was supposed to get some thing called a Dexcom. 

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