[Diabetes-talk] Can Anyone Help?

[Bridgit Pollpeter]

For a sighted person, it will tell them the reading. It alerts so a
person knows they are reaching the danger zone, which is a number
pre-set. So if at 70 you know you tend to drop quick, the device will go
off when your glucose level reaches 70. Same for highs.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of d m gina
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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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> 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 d m gina
> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 8:28 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Can Anyone Help?

> 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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