[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6!

Tue Jun 26 02:38:46 UTC 2018

yes you do use different transmitters. You also use a different app.
Veronica

Veronica Elsea, owner, Laurel Creek Music Designs

> On Jun 25, 2018, at 7:15 PM, Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> 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:
>> 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 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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