[Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

One of our members, Veronica, is having success with the OmniPod, but she's really great with pumps. I'm using the Animas and will have to switch soon, but as Jamie points out, the new MedTronic model is not accessible at all because of the locking feature. Not entirely sure what us blind pump users will do. I've been using a pump for 15 years and hate to stop.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 10:21 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g

Amy,


 Unfortunately, none of the new were models of their pumps are accessible at all to us. There is no way to unlock the pump. There are several of us on this list who are looking for a new pump, since our Animas pumps will no longer be supported as of March, 2019 due to animals going out of business. It is very unfortunate for us, because none of the newer pumps are accessible. 

    Jamie

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> On Jun 28, 2018, at 9:36 AM, Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> I’ve been using a Medtronic Paradigm insulin pump for the last ten years. Though it is only semi-accessible and I’m totally blind, I’ve been able to do the basics independently. Recently, due to warranty, I was sent the 630g model. I have reservations about this newer model and whether I’m going to be able to use it at all. Are there any completely blind diabetics currently using this 630g model? If so, please help! I’m feeling fairly desperate  right now. The thought of being forced back to MDI after a decade of the best control I’ve ever had, is breaking my heart. Thank you all in advance.
> Amy 
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