[Diabetes-talk] Can Anyone Help?

[Veronica Elsea]

You wear a sensor, which you can place in an arm, leg or anywhere. Then
there is a little transmitter which has a screen that shows the number along
with a line which indicates whether you're reaching that number quickly or
slowly. All the sighted people I know seem to prefer the Dexcom over the
Medtronic version because it doesn't seem to alarm as much and the sensors
are easier on the ol' bod. <grin>
Since my awareness is good, I'm waiting till I get access to more of its
info before I wear anything else along with my pump. But they are much
quicker to respond than they were a few years ago and they can be a life
saver for someone with hypo unawareness.
Veronica

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m gina
Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:28 PM
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Do yourself wear this monator?
Sounds interesting.
I'm doing well with what I am using, so far I have gone down to 80.
Then I eat and it goes back up.
I'm with in the range the doctor has asked me to be in.
I'm pleased.
I also find that I am not as hungry as I used to be.

Original message:
> Hi Sascha and welcome to the list.
> First, I do have one suggestion for you with regard to the hypo
unawareness.
> You may want to talk with someone about getting a continuous glucose
> monitor. True, you couldn't use all of its features and look at the
numbers.
> But most important, you can set alarms for a low and high. So every time
it
> registered your BG level as going below the number you've set, it would
give
> you an alarm. They can be a bit fussy, but this could at least give you a
> chance to avoid the really scary lows. It might be worth checking out the
> Dex4 from Dexcom. Just one possibility that may help.
> Veronica

> Watch the video as The Guide Dog Glee Club sings "Rehab!" Yes! Yes! Yes!
> http://youtu.be/JvakJ5lk6Us
> Then find more music from Veronica Elsea and The Guide Dog Glee Club at:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Tamera
> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 7:01 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Can Anyone Help?

> What insulin are you using now? Are you inquiring about the possibility of
> using a pump?
> I have had type 1 for 39 years.. I used a pump about 13 years ago,
> Disatronics? Don't even know exactly the spelling now but if you have read
> posts.. not much in the way of accessibility for Blind/vision impaired
> diabetics.
> I have found pretty good control  results myself with Lantis and Humalog..
> as to pre pump, NPH and regular insulins.
> I know many new insulins  have come on the market but  now these being
> older insulins, and at the time referred to the poor mans pump... I find
> with  several  glucose tests and  the like, do pretty good for an old type
> 1.
> I know the use of a pump requires several BG checks, although.. pumps are
> aiding in this, but non the less, good monitoring and understanding ones
own
> body is the best bet.. and  working of course with a trusted endo

> Tamera

> -----Original Message-----
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P
> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 4:33 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Can Anyone Help?

> Hi Everyone! I am a new List Member and am delighted to have found You
All.
> I am resident in Northern Ireland so hope I am permitted to join and take
> part in discussions? I found this List while searching for info on an
> Accessible Talking Insulin Pump. I am a Visually Impaired Type 1 Diabetic
> who is prone to frequent Hypos without warning and am looking for ways to
> manage and treat my Diabetes. Sascha

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