[Diabetes-talk] Can Anyone Help?

[d m gina]

It beeps then but it wouldn't tell a total where they are at?
You would figure it out by testing correct?
Just interested.

Original message:
> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d
> 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-----
>> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> 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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