[Diabetes-talk] DexCom G5 Mobile CGM system...

Wed Feb 17 20:58:52 UTC 2016

Technically they don't want you using the reading from the Dexcom to make insulin decisions because it is measuring from the innerstitial fluid so it can be a little behind or different. 
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From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ed worrell via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 9:03 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: ed worrell
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DexCom G5 Mobile CGM system...

Hello Tam,

It all depends. I found that I am actually checking myself just as often. The DexCom system is more to get a bigger overview of your BG throughout the day. I find that I still check myself at least 3 times a day. It will alert you when your BG is to high or low. I have found buying the strips for my  meter on Amazon is cheaper than getting them from the pharmacy. 

I hope that this helps,

Ed

> On Feb 16, 2016, at 9:43 AM, Tam via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> The cost of strips is greatly decreased though? 
> Thanks, Tamera
> 
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> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of ed worrell via Diabetes-talk
> Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 9:22 AM
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> Cc: ed worrell
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] DexCom G5 Mobile CGM system...
> 
> Hello Bridget,
> 
> Yes the sensor is inserted in the first layer of your skin. The sensor has a little flexible needle that is embedded, it feels a little strange at first. It is something that you get used to pretty fast. The bluetooth or wireless transmitter is placed in the sensor in a little cradle, it just clicks into place. The transmitter connects to your iPhone via bluetooth. You have to download the DexCom G5 Mobile app from the app store. Connect the transmitter following the steps outlined in the app when you first start it. You will replace the sensor once a week, and it will take about 2 hours for it to warm up to get your first reading in the app, this will happen every time you have to replace the sensor. I have not had to replace the Transmitter as of yet, but I think that I will have to in the next couple of weeks. Each Transmitter has a life span of about 3 months.
> 
> Out of pocket cost is ridiculous. For the starter kit it is like $1200. With insurance it was right around $150 for the starter kit. After that for the sensors cost about $35 with insurance, and about $350 without. This price is for a months worth of sensors. Every Six months you  will have to purchase the wireless transmitters I think that is where the extra $115 or so came from when I ordered my first supply of equipment. These prices may very as I don’t know what your insurance would cover. You can call the number on the website and they might be able to tell you what it might cost with your insurance, I am not sure about this though.
> 
> I hope that this helps,
> 
> ed Worrell 
>> On Feb 9, 2016, at 9:08 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks, this is incredibly helpful. My endo and I have been discussing a continueal testing glucometer, but accessibility is always the bummer. At least I could have a device alerting me when I drop too low (which is my problem, especially at night) but if this app works, it would be fantastic.
>> 
>> Okay, I'm not technologically advanced at all. Not even remedial. So an external testing device connects to you physically then has a wireless capability connecting to the iPhone, correct? Do you have any idea of cost or if insurance can cover some of it?
>> 
>> Thanks.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
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>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] DexCom G5 Mobile CGM system...
>> 
>> Hello Listers,
>> 
>> I am new to the list and I thought that I would share my thoughts on the DexCom G5 Mobile System. The DexCom G5 works with Android and iPhone smartphones. It is a true wireless CGM (Continues Glucose Monitor)  System. I have been using it with my iPhone 6S+ for the last 3 Months or so. My A1C has dropped 2.5 points in the last 3 months. Yea! I am now hovering around 7.0 to 7.3...!! The system checks your blood glucose every 5 minutes. It will give you alerts for high BG, Low BG, Quick Rise Alerts, Quick lowering Alerts. Both Quick rise, and Lowering Alerts have to be rising/lowering at a rate of 3MG/Dl per minute for it to detect it’s going either direction to quickly. You have to calibrate the sensor a minimum twice a day. The app is usable by VoiceOver users on the iPhone, but I am not really sure about the accessibility of the Android app as I can’t tare myself away from the iOS eco-system to try… The only thing that is not accessible to VoiceOver users is the Graph at the bottom of the screen, and the Arrow this tells you what direction your BG is going, (i.e. arrow pointing right means your BG is level, Arrow to the right and up means it is going up slowly, arrow pointing straight up means that your BG is rising quickly, and vise versa for down, and to the right, and straight down). (This button is labeled as Circle button) is not read by Voiceover other than the label of the button. I have contacted DexCom and they said that they would look into the accessibility issues. Sorry for the long post. If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I have included the link to the company page.
>> 
>> http:://www.dexcom.com
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Ed Worrell
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