[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6!

Tue Jun 26 02:15:20 UTC 2018

Veronica,

  Do you need a different transmitter for the G6? I just received a three month supply of sensors, so it will be a while until I can change. You should have it all figured out by then! Thanks for being our beta tester.

    Jamie 

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> On Jun 25, 2018, at 8:59 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I have been using the G5 and as it came time for me to order sensors, I just
> switched to the G6. So just call them up and ask. 
> The only thing right now is that because there is such a heavy demand for
> the G6, they are only letting everyone have a one-month supply. This strikes
> me funny because in a month, all of us will need more. It will be fun to
> watch them squirm out of this one. 
> I did go to the Dexcom web site to try and read up on how we switch to the
> G6 app and still keep our data. Ummm, oops! I couldn't read any of the FAQ
> stuff. Instead of the text I wanted, I just got one line of an L and a bunch
> of numbers. Thanks a lot, Dexcom! 
> So, we'll see if I did my last G5 sensor change today. <grin>
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club. 
> To learn more, visit:
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> Santa Cruz, California
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> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of G
> Melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 6:34 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: G Melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6!
> 
> so which times will we be able to order Dexcom G6 if we already have G5 how 
> long do we have to wait to get G6 just wondering if you can let you know I 
> would appreciate it
> 
> On June 25, 2018 4:19:27 PM Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
>> Hi Bridgit,
>> Medicare is covering the G6 as of the beginning of June!!!
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 2:43 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6!
>> 
>> Thanks for letting us know. I told my doc to hold off ordering the G5,
>> because I want to see if Medicare will decide to cover the G6 any time
> soon.
>> My understanding has been the G6 would be better, particularly inserting
> the
>> sensor. But, if you need to in-put a code every time, that's just silly.
> Not
>> that I can't simply ask someone, but I shouldn't always have to ask.
>> 
>> Looking forward to hearing how it goes.
>> 
>> Bridgit
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 25, 2018 4:20 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6!
>> 
>> Hi everyone!
>> Okay, here we go again! Wow!
>> My Dexcom G6 kit is now on its way and I should hopefully have it by the
> end
>> of the week. I hope so because I'd like to let all of you know how it goes
>> before you talk with the rep at convention next week.
>> Here's what I learned today. Yes, with the G6, there will be no
> calibrations
>> needed. It still has the two-hour warmup time initially but then it starts
>> working by itself. But hold on boys and girls! There's more. Here's how
> you
>> start the sensor. The woman I spoke with said it's roughly the shape of a
>> computer mouse. It has the backing you pull off. You stick the mouse to
> your
>> belly. Then there is a cover which you remove and then you push the button
>> to insert the device. Then you pull the mouse away and you have a flat
>> sensor. Then the transmitter just snaps on it. Fine! Well, not quite. The
>> backing that you took off of the sticky tape side, ummm, wait for it! It
>> contains a four-digit code that we must enter into our receivers or phones
>> and that is what calibrates the sensor. Oh goodie, halleluiah! If we can't
>> get that number, we can continue to calibrate the sensor the way we do now
>> with our G5 sensors, but if we want the real advantage, it requires that
>> code. I did ask if we could enter the number at a later time in case we
>> didn't get it at the beginning and she said no. You choose how you
> calibrate
>> right at the start. I then asked if this number would be on the outside of
>> the package and she said she didn't think so.
>> So when mine arrive, I'll see if Seeing AI can cope and if there's a
> number
>> on the package itself, which would make it easier to scan. The number is
>> different for each sensor and would not be the same for all sensors in a
>> box.
>> I tell you, I had that moment on the phone when I thought, we just can't
>> ever win, can we!
>> I would like to lobby for the phone app to have the ability to scan the
>> sensor code Like it does for transmitters right now. That would solve our
>> problem.
>> So stay tuned and I will report back as soon as I get my hands on the
> thing
>> and play with my first one.
>> Oh, and it's a hard stop at the end of ten days for each sensor. So yes,
>> they last ten days but you can't fool them. To me, there's no reason not
> to
>> build in some flexibility as we may not always be available to change a
>> sensor at exactly the same hour every ten days. Everything seems to be
> doing
>> that right now. Sheesh! Hope all of those silly programmers have to wear
>> these devices one day. Not really, but, well, almost! <grin> Anyway, I'll
>> let you all know what reality turns out to be.
>> Veronica
>> 
>> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available
> on
>> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
>> To learn more, visit:
>> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>>               Veronica Elsea, Owner
>> Laurel Creek Music Designs
>> Santa Cruz, California
>> Phone: 831-429-6407
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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