[Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

Wed Sep 19 16:22:29 UTC 2018

Hi Bridget, 
I read your post about the Medtronics pump on this list a few days ago.
Warmly, Joy

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2018 6:15 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

Jamie,

Did my post about the Medtronic 530G not come through? According to Medtronic, if we order the 530G by October 26, 2018, we will still be under warranty for 4 years. So, for now, this is still an option for blind diabetics, at least for the next 4 years. This is my plan. But, obviously, we need to order it soon 😊

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

Veronica,

     I received my G6 yesterday, and my son helped me get it installed, inserted and up and running last night.  The insertion device is easy to use, except I did have trouble getting the second half of the tape off.  I was just pulling the tab the wrong way, since it is the opposite direction than the G5 sensors.  Seeing AI read the code quite easily like you said it would before I opened the package.  Alex, of course used the camera feature for both the sensor and transmitter codes.  

I will be tackling the pump decision when I see my educator this Monday.
Now that my primary insurance is Blue Cross, I can get the Omnipod if that is what I need to get.  I'll keep you posted.

				Jamie

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

Especially since once you're wearing a Dexcom, you can easily share those readings with your doctor and there's no need to bring in stuff from the meter. I have never ever used meter or pump software to look at my trends and such. I usually know what's happening. <grin> Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:06 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

Brigit just like you I care about how accessibl the meter is to use.the software I do agree I can do the same thing in excel creating  a spreadsheet of my highs and lows.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 7:49 AM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

I care just for the meter itself. If it's accessible and reliable. The software is just fluff, in my opinion, that I can take or leave.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2018 9:38 AM
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Cc: Andy Langbart <langbarta at gmail.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Updated Needed Info about Embrace

Bridgit, very important- when you install the Embrace software, you need a special USB cable which is not included with the Embrace supplies. 
Also, the toll free support number is:

877-979-5454

Good luck, and feel free to keep in touch if you need any more information.

Regards,

Andy Langbart

516-593-2126

*call any day after 8:30 AM

On 9/17/2018 7:49 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
> My diabetes clinic doesn't even use the Prodigy software, so, even if 
> I wanted to download at the office, it's not an option.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 4:52 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Knowledge about Embrace
>
> Andy, I agree with Bridgit. I want to know about how accessible this 
> device is to set up and use.
>
> I do my logs in Excel as well.
>
> Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> Behalf Of Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2018 3:31 PM
> To: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Cc: Andy Langbart
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Knowledge about Embrace
>
> Bridgit,
>
> I have not started using the Embrace reader yet, but I did do 
> extensive research on it before I decided to stop using Prodigy. When 
> I was looking into it, I did ask about whether or not it would be 
> accessible for someone who is blind or low vision and was told that is 
> would be fine. My Embrace software will be set up within the next two 
> days and then I can tell you firsthand how it is.
>
> Regards,
>
> Andy
>
>
> On 9/17/2018 9:10 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> Andy,
>>
>> Is Embrace completely accessible even for totally blind people? Can 
>> you
> use
>> it without any assistance, including set-up?
>>
>> Bridgit
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Andy Langbart via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2018 9:16 PM
>> To: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Andy Langbart <langbarta at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetic with Experience using Prodigy
>>
>> Greg,
>>
>> I am a diabetic and I use Prodigy Voice for a quite a while. After 
>> some time, I noticed that the blood sugar levels that I was receiving 
>> was not importing into the software. I have had several problems with 
>> Prodigy and have now switched to a company called Embrace. They also 
>> have talking
> meters
>> and my diabetic supply company delivers their products. I did not set 
>> up their software yet, but am planning on doing that in the next 
>> couple
> days.
>> Without too many details, just understand that I've had several 
>> different people helping me remotely at my computer work with the 
>> Prodigy company getting everything set up the right way and finally
> switched companies.
> Keep
>> in touch and I should have an update as to what is going on in the 
>> next
> few
>> days.
>>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Andy Langbart
> 516-593-2126
> *Call any day after 8:30AM.
>
>
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