[Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre

Greg Wocher gwocher at gwocher.com
Tue Nov 6 11:43:46 UTC 2018 

Hello,
Yes it is available on iOS and I am using it now. I just got it last night and it is accessible. I know it will let you set reminders but I have not looked into them yet to see what they are for.

Greg Wocher


> On Nov 6, 2018, at 12:44 AM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Please do. I have not heard about the Libre app being available on I OS either I knew about it on Android but not on I OS.  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 8:21 PM
> To: 'Lester Cameron' <underdogmj at comcast.net>; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> These continuous glucose monitors do not use strips and lancets. You insert a sensor into your body and it stays there for 7 to 14 days, depending on brand and model. A transmitter sends your readings from the sensor to the app on your phone. You then use the phone to read your current number and trend. It might say something like, 132 and slowly falling. You can use these instead of doing many finger sticks. 
> As for the Libre, that app must have literally just come out because it sure wasn't last week when I checked. Does the app allow you to set alarms? One thing I really like on the Dexcom G6 is the "urgent low soon" alert. It yaps at me when I'm likely to go low within 20 minutes or so. I have been able to catch a potential low before it happens, thus preventing that rebound later on. This has made a huge difference for me. 
> I'll have a snoop to see what the Libre provides on its app.
> Veronica
> 
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> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 4:41 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Lester Cameron
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> yes  my apps talke
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 7:30 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> So does the app talk.?
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 7:13 PM
> To: 'Lester Cameron'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: gary-melconian
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> Yes you can, you can use any I OS device from I pod, I pad, I phone and apple watch. Hope this helps you out.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 5, 2018 4:04 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> Less here
> I like the info about the
> the Dexcom G6  I have a question
> Can I use this with a I pad
> To read the numbers on the meter   or can I put the app that you put on your
> phone in my I pad
> Do they have a talking meter
> and how do I get one
> Because I have a flip phone
> If you have phone numpers or a email address so I can get more info about this I have two  diferent apps,seeing A I ,tap tap  C,on my I pad .
> Thanks for any help
> Have a good reading
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 5:31 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> The FreeStyle Libre is sort of a competitor to the Dexcom. Both devices are continuous glucose monitors. There are some differences between the two and they do require a prescription. My endocrinologist does not recommend the Libre for Type 1's because it is not as accurate. Right now, it also does not give automatic alarms for high and low readings. With the Libre you just have to keep looking to find out if things are getting out of hand. It also does not read the number as often. At the moment, I also don't know how people are getting access to their readings as the receiver is not accessible and there is not yet a phone app which displays readings, allows you to set various alarms and pair up your transmitter, as the Dexcom has, all without assistance.
> The cost is lower, although the Dexcom G6 does cost less than the G5.
> I hope that over time things sort out so we do have real choices. But for me, even if I escape the need for finger sticks, I sure want a reasonably accurate number, not just any old number. Just my quarter's worth.
> Veronica
> 
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>                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
> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 2:05 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> I am confused about this Libre. Can those of us who do not have Dexcom's or
> anything like that use this item?
> 
> Jeanette
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2018 2:53 PM
> To: ed worrell
> Cc: Greg Wocher; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
> 
> Hello,
> That is good to hear about the adhesive on the sensors. I took my first
> reading yesterday and I wanted to cry because I did not have to stick my
> finger. I actually bought a case for my meter as well. They sell different
> accessories for them on Amazon. I can’t wait till the app comes out on the
> US app store. It has been FDA approved so now begins the wait for it.
> 
> Greg Wocher
> 
> 
>> On Nov 5, 2018, at 2:14 PM, ed worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hey Greg,
>> 
>> I thought that too with how far the sensors stick out as well. Let me tell
>> you the adhesive is strong. I have caught it on a door jam, shirt sleeves
>> and the sensor doesn’t budge. Soon the LibreLink app will be out for us
>> iPhone users. This will allow you to turn on voice alerts when the sensor
>> is scanned with the iPhone and the active app. It will read the blood
>> sugar and alerts if your reading is going up or dropping too fast. You are
>> correct in the 1 hour start up time is only with the new 14 day sensor.
>> 
>> Good luck with your new sensor, I have loved using this system it makes
>> traveling much easier. Fewer items I have to keep track of.
>> 
>> Ed Worrell
>> 
>>> On Nov 3, 2018, at 1:28 PM, Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> hello,
>>> Well I got my Freestyle libra today. I am a little leary of the sensor
>>> because of how much it sticks up from the skin. I am afraid I am going to
>>> pull it off when I put or take off my shirt. With the sensors I got I
>>> have to wait 12 hours before it is ready for use. I thought it was only
>>> an hour but that might just be with the new 14 day sensors.
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Nov 2, 2018, at 1:07 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> So I would like to know its not worth it to take a look at  libre down
>>>> the road when things improve.do have  the dexcom from g4 to g5 and now
>>>> don’t know about g6 as I am not eligible for a good year for g6. So I do
>>>> love what  the dexcom g series does for me as far as it keeps  me in
>>>> control and keeps  me informed of what I am doing as far as my food
>>>> choices, exercise choices and the rest.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dr.
>>>> Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, November 2, 2018 8:27 AM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Dr. Denise M Robinson <deniserob at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Freestyle Libre
>>>> 
>>>> Ed
>>>> Oh yes it does tell you when the sugars are ascending or descending. And
>>>> yes I can feel it also that's why I'm a bit chagrined when I test my
>>>> blood and discover that it is way different than what the Libre is
>>>> telling me.
>>>> Saying that if you don't have any issues with having sugars go up and
>>>> down quickly then it is a good product. Minus no alerts
>>>> 
>>>> I've had a lot of gut surgery due to tumors so I do not digest food
>>>> correctly. So it did not work well for me because of my sugars
>>>> skyrocketing or plummeting really quickly...and no alerts The DEXAcom
>>>> does not take calibrating either and has always been spot on.
>>>> It also has alerts that wake me up when it's going down to low and
>>>> buzzes me if it's going to high.  That's the biggest  vantage for
>>>> me --the alerts and spot on glucose readings.
>>>> 
>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>>>> 
>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>>>> 
>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and Visually
>>>> Impaired
>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>>>> 
>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>> “Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>> technology”
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 10:49 AM Edward Green via Diabetes-Talk <
>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>>> Hi Denise,
>>>>> 
>>>>> The app will tell you if your sugars are rising or falling if you take
>>>>> a reading with the phone, though oddly you need to enable the app's
>>>>> own self-voicing functionality to get this - Voiceover will only read
>>>>> the glucose. Does the Dexcom system handle this differently?
>>>>> 
>>>>> I haven't had any accuracy issues with it - I like the fact you're not
>>>>> required to calibrate, but I did for the first little while for
>>>>> interest.
>>>>> It's useful to know that accuracy could be a problem though as I
>>>>> haven't been doing that of late.
>>>>> 
>>>>> I agree that hypo warnings would be useful. It's not essential for me
>>>>> as I tend to feel them, but the extra security would be nice should I
>>>>> stop doing so.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Greg - it might be worth you getting a UK iTunes Store account if you
>>>>> go down the libre route, I have a US one for similar eventualities.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> 
>>>>> Ed
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 2 Nov 2018, at 14:16, Dr. Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk <
>>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have used them both-- Libre doesn't even come close to the DEXAcom.
>>>>> Which
>>>>>> you can use connected to your iPhone and also alert you of lows and
>>>>> highs.
>>>>>> The Libre will not do either of that. It will also not keep up  if
>>>>>> your blood sugar is going up quickly or going down quickly. It will
>>>>>> give you wrong glucose numbers I anticipate that it will be a good
>>>>>> product after they fix these issues.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> * Dr Denise M Robinson*
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> *Denise M Robinson, TVI, PhD*
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Specialist-Technology/Blind Skills | Teacher of the Blind and
>>>>>> Visually Impaired
>>>>>> 425-220-6935 | www.yourtechvision.com
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> [image: TechVision Logo]
>>>>>> “Helping the visually impaired see their world changed through
>>>>> technology”
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Fri, Nov 2, 2018 at 9:32 AM Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk <
>>>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I haven’t used the Freestyle Libre, but could you tell us where to
>>>>>>> go
>>>>> for
>>>>>>> the podcast you watched?
>>>>>>> Melanie Torrance
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Sent from Melanie's i phone
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Nov 2, 2018, at 9:23 AM, Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk <
>>>>>>> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Hello all,
>>>>>>>> I listened to a podcast yesterday called Accessibility Moving
>>>>>>>> Forward
>>>>>>> and on it there was a demonstration of someone using the Freestyle
>>>>> Libre.
>>>>>>> He used the Envision AI app to read the screen of the meter. It
>>>>>>> worked quite well. I am going to see if my doctor will give me a
>>>>>>> prescription
>>>>> for
>>>>>>> it. It would be great to not have to prick my fingers six or more
>>>>>>> times
>>>>> a
>>>>>>> day. Has anyone else tried using this system before?
>>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> Greg Wocher
>>>>>>>> 
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