[Diabetes-Talk] DXCom G5 First Time User

Tue Aug 8 22:28:52 UTC 2017

He won't force me into it. His thought is the mini med will automatically
adjust without me doing anything. But sometimes he forgets the accessibility
issue since I've done so well with 2 pumps. I think he thinks I can make
anything work for me. We will just have to see.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2017 3:41 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DXCom G5 First Time User

Yes, that is what I did. I played around with four different devices before
I decided that the Animas was the most accessible for me. It really should
be your decision as to which one is most accessible and easiest for you to
use. I wouldn't think the doctor can make you get a product that you can't
use.

    Jamie

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> On Aug 8, 2017, at 2:02 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jamie,
> 
> The mini med is going to be a new system releasing widely soon. My 
> thought is to play with one, and if it's just not doable for me as a 
> blind user, they can witness it. Then we can go back to the Dexcom
discussion, grin.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 10:50 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DXCom G5 First Time User
> 
> Bridgit,
> 
>     I looked at four  different pumps that are on the market when I 
> had to find a new one.  The Animas Vibe was clearly the most 
> accessible one for a totally blind user.  I couldn't even get the 
> Medtronic to wake up, since you have to select the highlighted arrow 
> to wake it up.  You have a one out of four chance of selecting the 
> correct one.  I know that some blind users are using a Medtronic, but 
> probably not the latest version.  My sighted friend has the Medtronic 
> CGM system and just hates it.  He says he wants to go back to the 
> Dexcom, since the Medtronic CGM is pretty  inaccurate and the sensor
insertion is more painful.
> 
> The Animas  Vibe  has the ability to combine the Dexcom G4 with it, 
> but it would be  useless to a blind person.  We cannot read the screen 
> on the pump to see our blood sugar, input blood sugars, etc.  So, I 
> hope that you can help your doctor understand that having an 
> accessible system is critical for you.  I love being totally 
> independent with my Dexcom since getting the G5 and mobile app on my 
> phone.  My kids are happy too.  What a pain to have to plan a sensor
change around when they would be at home.
> 
>                Jamie
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 10:10 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DXCom G5 First Time User
> 
> Veronica,
> 
> You can likely answer this. So I discussed getting Dexcom with my 
> endo, but he wants me to wait because the mini med will soon come out 
> with its pump/CGM combo, and he feels this would be the better option. 
> Were I sighted, I may do this, however... I didn't get into it with 
> him just yet because this can be confusing for some (sigh) but what is 
> the likelihood that this device will be accessible enough for blind users,
do you know?
> Thanks.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 9:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DXCom G5 First Time User
> 
> Daniel, your insurance company is full of it. I use my iPhone 
> exclusively for my readings. The latest app update even says that the 
> app has now been cleared by the FDA for making dosing decisions. 
> Forget their inaccessible receiver and just plan to use the app on 
> your phone and you'll be fine. And you can tell 'em I said so. 
> <laughing!> Veronica
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Daniel C via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 7:16 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Daniel C
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] DXCom G5 First Time User
> 
> Good day list:
> After much fighting, I appear as if I will be getting my new Dexcom 
> system after all.
> Last time I wrote, I asked about the sensors, etc. However, I am 
> writing to ask about the receiver for the decks calm G5 this time.
> From what I'm told from Dexcom, you cannot use your smart device for 
> your readings, due to insurance restrictions. So how would I be able 
> to use my iPhone, plus the receiver? In other words, if I have to use 
> my iPhone, would the results eventually be sent to the receiver, when it
too, is in range?
> 
> 
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