[Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 127, Issue 17 Medtronic 630g
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Sat Jun 30 19:23:13 UTC 2018
Yes, interested to here what happens at convention, smile.
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Bridgit, I agree with your sentiment on this and wish there were an easier solution for getting around all the nonsense. I can only say every time we make the uninformed out there accountable I'd like to believe we are a very very small step closer to convincing people we can be competent. But since they don't believe they could do what we must do it's always going to be an uphill battle. If we see anything exciting coming down the pike at convention we'll let you know.
Jeanette
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People can never conceive that it's possible to live independently as blind people, especially when we have full access to things. Sighted people are so certain they would require all this help if blind, so, when actually confronted with an actual blind person, they don't want to hear that we can be independent.
Tired of fighting for equal access to tech that is revolutionizing diabetes, allowing for better control, healthier lives, but company's unwillingness to even consider accessibility says all we need to know of their views on disability.
Now, with things like touch screens and locking features, it's not just difficult but impossible. Just tired of it.
Bridgit
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Jamie,
Yes, they probably do have other blind people using their pumps, just not independantly. I had asked this to my pump trainer back when and her response was that “most” people have someone sighted to help them. <Grr> Unfortunately they just don’t want to understand how people live.
Eileen
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 127, Issue 17 Medtronic 630g
Amy,
I ran in to the same issue when trying to find out if the Medtronic
pump was accessible. The rep kept saying that they have other blind
diabetics using them, but would not tell me how they are getting past the
unlock screen. They didn't even want to talk with me, since I was not a
Medtronic patient yet. In reality, I actually was, since Animas transferred
all of their clients to them. Twenty years ago when choosing my first pump,
I went with what was then Disetronic, because I was not pleased with the
customer service at Medtronic. I'm still not happy with it either. No one
ever returned my second call to them regarding the accessibility of their
pump. Veronica was lucky enough to be at a conference and met face-to-face
with their reps.
With Veronica's Cosmo company, Roche, formerly Disetronic and now Animas
bailing out of the pump business, blind diabetics are left high and dry.
The Omnipod seems to be working for Veronica, although it has its
challenges. It might just be our only option, as long as Medicare agrees to
start covering it for those on Medicare.
I hope your educator finds out something new and exciting that none of ours
has. Please keep us posted.
Jamie
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Cc: Amy Krout-Horn <krouthorn at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 127, Issue 17
Medtronic 630g
Thank you to everyone who has responded. I did meet with a trainer
earlier this week. That is when we ran into the locked screen problem. She
was told that it's a safety feature to prevent the unlikely occurrence of
someone hacking it. This hasn't ever happened with a Medtronic pump, but
apparently, it occurred in one incidence with a different brand.
The part of this that is annoying me in addition to the possibility of
having to go back to MDI, is that when a representative called me as I was
approaching my warranty deadline, I specifically told them that I am blind
and asked if the new model was different. I was told that "basically" that
the buttons were in a different arrangement in order to provide a larger
screen. It might have been helpful to know about the locked screen feature.
Certainly, by this past March, Medtronic knew that the 630g wasn't
accessible to me, and yet, they told me that other blind people were using
them and that I would need some training, but the rep was sure that the
transition wouldn't be too bad. Now, I have a pump sitting on my desk that I
can not use and will have to go through all the hassle of returning it.
The trainer, -a pump user herself- was really empathetic to our problem, and
said she will try to make her way up the chain of command at Medtronic, in
pursuit of answers. For now, I'll keep wearing my Paradigm for as long as I
can. It's still working fine.
I'll update you all if the trainer comes back with any hopeful responses
from Medtronic.
Thank you for your kind words, -it's not so lonely now that I know that I'm
not the only one in this situation.
Amy
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8. Dexcom 6 tracking. (Veronica Elsea)
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10. Re: Medtronic 630g (Veronica Elsea)
11. Re: Medtronic 630g (Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter)
12. Re: Medtronic 630g (Jamie Gurganus)
13. Re: Medtronic 630g (Veronica Elsea)
14. Re: Medtronic 630g (Jamie Gurganus)
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Message: 1
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:36:18 -0400
From: "Amy Krout-Horn" <krouthorn at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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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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Message: 2
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 10:21:05 -0500
From: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <05DB2C03-6C6A-4C15-A6BC-FCFB39E16904 at gmail.com>
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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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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 11:05:49 -0500
From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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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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Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
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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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Message: 4
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 09:27:23 -0700
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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That was me too. I've been using a pump since 1991 and the thought of
fighting with pens, not knocking them at all, but it was just terrifying me.
I've been using the OmniPod for two months and it's not without its drama.
The only way I've been able to succeed with it is by using the Seeing AI app
to confirm what's on the screen. But this app will not help us unlock the
Medtronic pumps because it doesn't tell us what's highlighted. Amy, here's
the problem with the unlock screen on the 630G. You do the first step to
unlock the phone. Then one of the cursor cross keys is highlighted and you
press it to finish the unlocking. It's not always the same key that is
highlighted. Trouble is, if you guess and let's say the first key press
unlocked the pump. If you press the other 3 in case the first one didn't do
the job, you would be doing things on the pump. I hope that made sense.
If there's a way for Medtronic to defeat this feature, we're still stuck
with more inaccessibility than you had on your old Paradigm. It's a scary
time for sure.
The only other option, the Tandem T-slim is completely touch screen, which
is definitely out.
So let's keep talking and working to see if someone jumps first for us. Stay
tuned and here's a shared hug!
Veronica
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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:06 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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
Sent from my iPhone
> 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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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 12:44:49 -0400
From: "Amy Krout-Horn" <krouthorn at verizon.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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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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Message: 6
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:33:30 -0400
From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <ADD74C7D5F4F4D3DA57EC5754598734C at eileen>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Hi Amy,
I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in February
of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to upgrade the
pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could continue using the
pump I have now provided it continues operating correctly, but if a problem
arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll have big problems. I am not, yet,
sure what I?ll do either and like you do not want to go back on MDI?s. In
another few months its my plan to call Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep
to be shown their latest & greatest pump and to discuss any other options I
might have with them. I have been very happy with Medtronics and would like
to continue with them, but will have to make a decision once I find out
first-hand what pump is most user-friendly to a totally blind person.
So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that when
you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump trainer from
Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It might be that
there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump settings that a
trainer could put into effect for you and make any other changes that might
make using the 630G pump possible.
Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
Eileen
From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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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Message: 7
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 14:00:32 -0500
From: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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Eileen,
Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no way
of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to get
past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a totally
blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
which may be our only choice for a pump.
Jamie
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> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you do
> not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to call
> Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest & greatest
> pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I have been
> very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with them, but will
> have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what pump is most
> user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>
> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>
> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> 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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Message: 8
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 13:50:36 -0700
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom 6 tracking.
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Okay everyone. Just thought I'd let you know that I finally heard from Fedex
and my G6 will arrive on Saturday. Sunday will likely be the day of the
switch. Let the beta testing begin. <grin>
Stay tuned.
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
------------------------------
Message: 9
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:53:20 -0500
From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <076201d40f32$d0271270$70753750$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be annoying
for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot on screen.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Eileen,
Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no way
of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to get
past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a totally
blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
which may be our only choice for a pump.
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you do
> not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to call
> Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest & greatest
> pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I have been
> very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with them, but will
> have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what pump is most
> user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>
> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>
> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> 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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Message: 10
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 16:41:30 -0700
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <000c01d40f39$8a7d0a70$9f771f50$@laurelcreekmusic.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
Bridgit, all of the pump companies are doing this. Something about not
wanting people to get too rushed and not look at their pumps. Totally
ridiculous given that back when I started, pumps were designed to be hidden
under clothing, not noticed and completely used without looking. I think the
wrong people have become in charge of design. There's probably a lawyer in
there somewhere and they're so worried about people doing something wrong.
It's really crazy that you even have to unlock these pumps just to silence
or give an okay to an alarm.
But for now, I'm afraid we're stuck with this. Just like the phones.
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
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be annoying
for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot on screen.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Eileen,
Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no way
of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to get
past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a totally
blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
which may be our only choice for a pump.
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you do
> not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to call
> Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest & greatest
> pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I have been
> very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with them, but will
> have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what pump is most
> user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>
> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>
> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> 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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Message: 11
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:09:07 -0500
From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <077f01d40f3d$662db440$32891cc0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
At least phones are accessible. I don't mind that my phone locks because I
have 2 little ones, grin. But, yes, for pumps, seems silly.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Bridgit, all of the pump companies are doing this. Something about not
wanting people to get too rushed and not look at their pumps. Totally
ridiculous given that back when I started, pumps were designed to be hidden
under clothing, not noticed and completely used without looking. I think the
wrong people have become in charge of design. There's probably a lawyer in
there somewhere and they're so worried about people doing something wrong.
It's really crazy that you even have to unlock these pumps just to silence
or give an okay to an alarm.
But for now, I'm afraid we're stuck with this. Just like the phones.
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
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be annoying
for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot on screen.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Eileen,
Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no way
of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to get
past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a totally
blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
which may be our only choice for a pump.
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you do
> not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to call
> Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest & greatest
> pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I have been
> very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with them, but will
> have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what pump is most
> user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>
> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>
> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> 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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Message: 12
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 20:30:59 -0500
From: "Jamie Gurganus" <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <062901d40f48$d9540090$8bfc01b0$@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
I agree with the locking of the phone, since our phones often have personal
information in them like credit card numbers. But, the phones do have the
option to not have them lock. I understand that the lock feature on the
pumps are to avoid someone accidentally giving a bolus from their back
pocket or purse, but they need to make the unlock feature accessible.
Call me crazy for thinking this is a possibility, but I wonder if Medtronic
would consider making the 530G available to visually impaired pump users.
The 530G was just discontinued this month, and I am thinking that I made the
wrong decision to not get it while I could. It was as accessible as the
Animas pump. My educator said that it uses the same supplies as the newer
630 and 670G pumps, so I wonder if they would let those of us who are blind
and visually impaired use it. I remember getting my first talking cell
phone about 18 years ago prior to the iPhone being invented, and Nokia set
aside a discontinued model of their phone just for the blind to use with a
program called Talks or something like that. I had that phone until
switching to the iPhone 4.
Anyway, it is a thought, since the 530G was accessible for us. And, it was
small unlike the monster-size 630 and 670!
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 7:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
At least phones are accessible. I don't mind that my phone locks because I
have 2 little ones, grin. But, yes, for pumps, seems silly.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Bridgit, all of the pump companies are doing this. Something about not
wanting people to get too rushed and not look at their pumps. Totally
ridiculous given that back when I started, pumps were designed to be hidden
under clothing, not noticed and completely used without looking. I think the
wrong people have become in charge of design. There's probably a lawyer in
there somewhere and they're so worried about people doing something wrong.
It's really crazy that you even have to unlock these pumps just to silence
or give an okay to an alarm.
But for now, I'm afraid we're stuck with this. Just like the phones.
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
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be annoying
for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot on screen.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Eileen,
Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no way
of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to get
past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a totally
blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
which may be our only choice for a pump.
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you do
> not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to call
> Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest & greatest
> pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I have been
> very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with them, but will
> have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what pump is most
> user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>
> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>
> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> 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
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
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Message: 13
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 18:54:44 -0700
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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I did suggest that to the Medtronic person I met at the conference. For me,
I did not find the 530G as accessible as my Animas but it does beat the
current models. At one time it had a feature that would allow us to read a
few status items on an iPhone screen but I was told that they no longer
allowed that.
But especially for those who are already Medtronic customers, might be worth
a phone call or two to see what sort of response you get.
It wasn't something I was willing to do because I'd kind of had it with
starting pumps that were discontinued as soon as I got comfortable with
them. I also decided that since I'd have to give up my beloved Cleo
cannulas, I wanted something that would give me something really different,
since accessibility was in trouble no matter what I did. Oh I got that, all
right. <grin>
But I don't regret it. Not so far anyway.
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
Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:31 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Jamie Gurganus
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
I agree with the locking of the phone, since our phones often have personal
information in them like credit card numbers. But, the phones do have the
option to not have them lock. I understand that the lock feature on the
pumps are to avoid someone accidentally giving a bolus from their back
pocket or purse, but they need to make the unlock feature accessible.
Call me crazy for thinking this is a possibility, but I wonder if Medtronic
would consider making the 530G available to visually impaired pump users.
The 530G was just discontinued this month, and I am thinking that I made the
wrong decision to not get it while I could. It was as accessible as the
Animas pump. My educator said that it uses the same supplies as the newer
630 and 670G pumps, so I wonder if they would let those of us who are blind
and visually impaired use it. I remember getting my first talking cell
phone about 18 years ago prior to the iPhone being invented, and Nokia set
aside a discontinued model of their phone just for the blind to use with a
program called Talks or something like that. I had that phone until
switching to the iPhone 4.
Anyway, it is a thought, since the 530G was accessible for us. And, it was
small unlike the monster-size 630 and 670!
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 7:09 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
At least phones are accessible. I don't mind that my phone locks because I
have 2 little ones, grin. But, yes, for pumps, seems silly.
Bridgit
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:42 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Bridgit, all of the pump companies are doing this. Something about not
wanting people to get too rushed and not look at their pumps. Totally
ridiculous given that back when I started, pumps were designed to be hidden
under clothing, not noticed and completely used without looking. I think the
wrong people have become in charge of design. There's probably a lawyer in
there somewhere and they're so worried about people doing something wrong.
It's really crazy that you even have to unlock these pumps just to silence
or give an okay to an alarm.
But for now, I'm afraid we're stuck with this. Just like the phones.
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
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:53 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be annoying
for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot on screen.
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 2:01 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Eileen,
Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no way
of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to get
past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a totally
blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
which may be our only choice for a pump.
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Amy,
>
> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you do
> not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to call
> Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest & greatest
> pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I have been
> very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with them, but will
> have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what pump is most
> user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>
> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>
> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>
> Eileen
>
>
> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> 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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Message: 14
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:07:18 -0500
From: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
Message-ID: <6B252C68-EA7C-416A-A00D-CF1912E7090B at gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I do keep forgetting to ask you a question about the Omni pod. I frequently
have to take a bolus in the middle of the night when I get a high glucose
alert from my Dexcom. Is there a way to do that with the Omni pod without
having to get out of bed, set up your phone on the stand and read the
remote?
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 8:54 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I did suggest that to the Medtronic person I met at the conference. For
> me, I did not find the 530G as accessible as my Animas but it does beat
> the current models. At one time it had a feature that would allow us to
> read a few status items on an iPhone screen but I was told that they no
> longer allowed that.
> But especially for those who are already Medtronic customers, might be
> worth a phone call or two to see what sort of response you get.
> It wasn't something I was willing to do because I'd kind of had it with
> starting pumps that were discontinued as soon as I got comfortable with
> them. I also decided that since I'd have to give up my beloved Cleo
> cannulas, I wanted something that would give me something really
> different, since accessibility was in trouble no matter what I did. Oh I
> got that, all right. <grin>
> But I don't regret it. Not so far anyway.
> 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
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:31 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> I agree with the locking of the phone, since our phones often have
> personal information in them like credit card numbers. But, the phones do
> have the option to not have them lock. I understand that the lock feature
> on the pumps are to avoid someone accidentally giving a bolus from their
> back pocket or purse, but they need to make the unlock feature accessible.
>
> Call me crazy for thinking this is a possibility, but I wonder if
> Medtronic would consider making the 530G available to visually impaired
> pump users. The 530G was just discontinued this month, and I am thinking
> that I made the wrong decision to not get it while I could. It was as
> accessible as the Animas pump. My educator said that it uses the same
> supplies as the newer 630 and 670G pumps, so I wonder if they would let
> those of us who are blind and visually impaired use it. I remember
> getting my first talking cell phone about 18 years ago prior to the iPhone
> being invented, and Nokia set aside a discontinued model of their phone
> just for the blind to use with a program called Talks or something like
> that. I had that phone until switching to the iPhone 4.
>
> Anyway, it is a thought, since the 530G was accessible for us. And, it
> was small unlike the monster-size 630 and 670!
>
> Jamie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 7:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> At least phones are accessible. I don't mind that my phone locks because I
> have 2 little ones, grin. But, yes, for pumps, seems silly.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> Bridgit, all of the pump companies are doing this. Something about not
> wanting people to get too rushed and not look at their pumps. Totally
> ridiculous given that back when I started, pumps were designed to be
> hidden under clothing, not noticed and completely used without looking. I
> think the wrong people have become in charge of design. There's probably a
> lawyer in there somewhere and they're so worried about people doing
> something wrong. It's really crazy that you even have to unlock these
> pumps just to silence or give an okay to an alarm.
> But for now, I'm afraid we're stuck with this. Just like the phones.
> 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
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be
> annoying for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot
> on screen.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
> Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> Eileen,
>
>
> Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
> pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no
> way of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to
> get past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a
> totally blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
> touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
> screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
> which may be our only choice for a pump.
>
> Jamie
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Amy,
>>
>> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
>> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
>> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
>> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
>> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
>> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you
>> do not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to
>> call Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest &
>> greatest pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I
>> have been very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with
>> them, but will have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what
>> pump is most user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>>
>> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
>> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
>> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
>> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
>> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
>> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>>
>> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>>
>> 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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Message: 15
Date: Thu, 28 Jun 2018 21:47:24 -0500
From: "Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter" <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
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So, no touch bolus with Omnipod? Oh brother...
-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie
Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 9:07 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
I do keep forgetting to ask you a question about the Omni pod. I frequently
have to take a bolus in the middle of the night when I get a high glucose
alert from my Dexcom. Is there a way to do that with the Omni pod without
having to get out of bed, set up your phone on the stand and read the
remote?
Jamie
Sent from my iPhone
> On Jun 28, 2018, at 8:54 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> I did suggest that to the Medtronic person I met at the conference. For
> me, I did not find the 530G as accessible as my Animas but it does beat
> the current models. At one time it had a feature that would allow us to
> read a few status items on an iPhone screen but I was told that they no
> longer allowed that.
> But especially for those who are already Medtronic customers, might be
> worth a phone call or two to see what sort of response you get.
> It wasn't something I was willing to do because I'd kind of had it
> with starting pumps that were discontinued as soon as I got comfortable
> with them. I also decided that since I'd have to give up my beloved Cleo
> cannulas, I wanted something that would give me something really
> different, since accessibility was in trouble no matter what I did. Oh I
> got that, all right. <grin> But I don't regret it. Not so far anyway.
> 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 Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:31 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> I agree with the locking of the phone, since our phones often have
> personal information in them like credit card numbers. But, the phones do
> have the option to not have them lock. I understand that the lock feature
> on the pumps are to avoid someone accidentally giving a bolus from their
> back pocket or purse, but they need to make the unlock feature accessible.
>
> Call me crazy for thinking this is a possibility, but I wonder if
> Medtronic would consider making the 530G available to visually impaired
> pump users. The 530G was just discontinued this month, and I am thinking
> that I made the wrong decision to not get it while I could. It was as
> accessible as the Animas pump. My educator said that it uses the same
> supplies as the newer 630 and 670G pumps, so I wonder if they would let
> those of us who are blind and visually impaired use it. I remember
> getting my first talking cell phone about 18 years ago prior to the iPhone
> being invented, and Nokia set aside a discontinued model of their phone
> just for the blind to use with a program called Talks or something like
> that. I had that phone until switching to the iPhone 4.
>
> Anyway, it is a thought, since the 530G was accessible for us. And, it
> was small unlike the monster-size 630 and 670!
>
> Jamie
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 7:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> At least phones are accessible. I don't mind that my phone locks because I
> have 2 little ones, grin. But, yes, for pumps, seems silly.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 6:42 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> Bridgit, all of the pump companies are doing this. Something about not
> wanting people to get too rushed and not look at their pumps. Totally
> ridiculous given that back when I started, pumps were designed to be
> hidden under clothing, not noticed and completely used without looking. I
> think the wrong people have become in charge of design. There's probably a
> lawyer in there somewhere and they're so worried about people doing
> something wrong. It's really crazy that you even have to unlock these
> pumps just to silence or give an okay to an alarm.
> But for now, I'm afraid we're stuck with this. Just like the phones.
> 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 Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:53 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> Wonder why they would create the lock feature this way. It would be
> annoying for sighted people too to not always have it the same button/spot
> on screen.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>
> Eileen,
>
>
> Veronica and I have already met with the educators, and she has even
> pursued it even further at a conference. Unfortunately, Medtronic has no
> way of disabling the unlock feature on their new pumps. Not being able to
> get past the unlock screen makes the 630G and 670G in accessible to a
> totally blind person. I also looked at the Tandem, and the entire pump is
> touchscreen. There is no way to even figure out how to know what is on the
> screen and where to touch it. Veronica is experimenting with the Omni pod,
> which may be our only choice for a pump.
>
> Jamie
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 28, 2018, at 12:33 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Amy,
>>
>> I too am using a Medtronic?s Paradigm pump which will be 5 years in
>> February of 2019. I?ve already begun getting notices that I?ll need to
>> upgrade the pump since it will be out of warrantee. I suppose I could
>> continue using the pump I have now provided it continues operating
>> correctly, but if a problem arises once its out of warrantee then I?ll
>> have big problems. I am not, yet, sure what I?ll do either and like you
>> do not want to go back on MDI?s. In another few months its my plan to
>> call Medtronics and ask to meet with a rep to be shown their latest &
>> greatest pump and to discuss any other options I might have with them. I
>> have been very happy with Medtronics and would like to continue with
>> them, but will have to make a decision once I find out first-hand what
>> pump is most user-friendly to a totally blind person.
>>
>> So far as the new 630G is concerned, it has been my understanding that
>> when you upgrade you are supposed to go through training with a pump
>> trainer from Medtronics. Have you asked for any time with a trainer? It
>> might be that there is a locking feature that can be set within the pump
>> settings that a trainer could put into effect for you and make any other
>> changes that might make using the 630G pump possible.
>>
>> Good luck and keep me posted since I?ll be in the same predicament soon.
>>
>> Eileen
>>
>>
>> From: Amy Krout-Horn via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:44 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Amy Krout-Horn
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic 630g
>>
>> 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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