[Diabetes-Talk] Scanner on arm

Sat Nov 24 00:36:56 UTC 2018

I am on Medicare, so the G6 is not yet approved for use. Just got an email though, that Medicare will approve the G6 as of April 2019. So looking forward to that day!
Melanie

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> On Nov 23, 2018, at 7:04 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Actually, both the G5 and G6 are accessible to those of us who are totally blind, as long as we use the app on our phone to read the info. And Melanie, the G6 sensor is a whole lot easier to insert than the G5 one. For one thing, the tape is nice and flat when you open the package so at least I don't wrinkle it like I did with the G5 tape. <grin> And you only calibrate the G6 if you think it's out of whack with your meter. Yay!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2018 5:23 PM
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> Cc: Melanie Torrance; Ashley Ott
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Scanner on arm
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> I have been using the Dexcom G5 CGM for a year. I had a long learning curve on how to insert the sensor ( due to vision) , but Dexcom provides great support and would send a replacement sensor free every time I messed up.
> The beauty of the CGM is that you only have to prick your finger twice daily to “calibrate” the sensor.
> With the CGM you wear a receiver which displays your Blood Sugar all the time. This is only good for those of us with low vision, not totally blind. I totally love this device, as it will alert me during the night before my blood sugar drops too low.
> Melanie
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>> On Nov 22, 2018, at 10:10 AM, Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> Good Morning eveeryone!!!!!
>> 
>> Firstly, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!
>> 
>> Secondly, I am using the Dexcom CGM, (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) System.  Actually, I have many friends who are using this same system.  I just love it.  But, I believe it is DEXCOM who came out with theirs first.  I guess it’s a matter of preference as technology appears to be moving at such a fast pace.  
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>>> On Nov 21, 2018, at 10:27 AM, Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> Hello,
>>> THe freestyle libra is a good unit. I am totally blind and I use it. However you will still need to have a blood glucose meter to test your sugars occasionally. The one that is most used is called the prodigy voice. There is also an app for iOS and Android that can be used on your phone to scan the libra sensor.
>>> 
>>> Greg Wocher
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>>>> On Nov 21, 2018, at 9:55 AM, Ashley Ott via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>>> I am new to this post, so I apologize if this has been previously discussed.  My mom has been diabetic for 34 years, and has recently been diagnosed with glaucoma in both eyes, received injections, 4 different eye drops, vitreous hemorrhage, and numerous doctors visits.  I talked with a diabetic educator at a doctor's office about an easy to read or hear system to check her blood sugars.  She suggested the Freestyle Libre by Abbott.   It is a system where you put a sensor on your arm and then can waive a hand held device close to it.  It has a very large screen display, and can also confirm, notify, and send repeated reminder sounds.  You wear it for 10-14 days, then remove it and replace.  Any feedback on all of this? Thanks.
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