[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Omnipod and Vibe Plus

[Jamie Gurganus]

Thanks Tom!  All of this information has been very helpful.  I'm glad to
hear that the pump beeps when waking up to alert me of needing to change the
battery.  I  have a spare lithium battery waiting for my first battery
change.

Because I don't use the smart bolus and carb/ratio features, that is why I
can bolus any amount with the audio bolus.  I do still miss the ease of use
of my old Spirit pump, but I think the Animas Vibe is the best option for a
blind user these days.  And, I have to thank you for telling me about the G5
mobile app.  I really love the independence that I gained from getting the
upgrade.

				Jamie
  

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Tom Ley via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 8:17 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: TALey at ups.com
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom and Omnipod and Vibe Plus

Jamie, 

In the March 2017 issue of Diabetes Forecast, a publication of the American
Diabetes Association, I found the following information. If you use NFB
Newsline, I recommend reading this issue because it contains their annual
consumer guide about all things related to diabetes, meters, pumps, CGM,
insulin pens, smartphone apps, type 2 medications. I absolutely love the NFB
Newsline service! Here's what I found. 

Omnipod
The Omnipod by Insulet is still being manufactured. The unique feature of
the Omnipod is that it is a patch pump, without tubing. Unfortunately, as of
now, it is hopelessly inaccessible. They are working on a hybrid closed loop
system that will use an Android-based device to integrate the Dexcom data
and the pump. Android is getting better in terms of accessibility, so
perhaps in the future, if the stars aling, we could use a system like this.
Their hybrid closed loop system won't be available for two years minimum, it
seems. 

Animas Vibe Plus
According to the article I read, the Animas Vibe plus has been approved by
the FDA, but no launch date is set. It will incorporate the Dexcom G5 Mobile
system, and according to the article, use an app to get the Dexcom readings
and to deliver insulin boluses. I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the
article, but so far, I'm not aware of any pump that allows you to bolus from
a smartphone app yet. If that app is as accessible as the Dexcom G5 Mobile
app, then that would be great. 

Tom

Dexcom advertises
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk

I received an e-mail from Dexcom the other day that has me a little
confused.  The subject line is "A Special Promotion from an Insulin
Partner".    It is advertising the Omnipod tubeless insulin management
system.  I thought the Omnipod was discontinued.

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