[Diabetes-Talk] insulin pumps and CGM

Wed Apr 3 22:59:46 UTC 2019

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On April 2, 2019 1:23:17 PM Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi Alyssa. So good that you got to get your hands on all of the pumps and 
> could pick what looks like it would work for you. I look forward to hearing 
> your experiences. I'm always a bit nervous about switching pumps because 
> the motions and sequences get so ingrained in my brain. So, a pat on the 
> back for taking care of yourself and being a savvy consumer.
> And you heard June on the G6? Man, those dates are just all over the place 
> right now. Anyway, good luck; enjoy the journey and please keep us posted.
> Veronica
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Alyssa Frierson via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2019 12:04 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Alyssa Frierson
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] insulin pumps and CGM
>
> Hi all,
> Thank you all so much for your messages and sharing your experiences.
> I tested the Omnipod, Medtronic, and Tandem T-Slim pumps with my
> diabetes educator, and we're going with Medtronic! Medtronic was
> easiest for me to use (and most like how I operate the Animas). The
> Omnipod's screen wasn't big enough for me to read it with
> magnification (I could probably do it with my phone, but it's easier
> to use the small handheld one I'm used to). The contrast on the T-Slim
> was better than Medtronic, but I kept messing up when I was trying to
> operate the touch screen. I kept having to touch it, take my hand
> away, look at the screen again with magnification to make sure I
> hadn't made a mistake, then backing up and doing it again when I'd
> pressed something incorrectly. It seemed like there was too much room
> for error and it would take forever to operate. Also filling the
> cartridge seemed tricky. As long as the brightness is turned all the
> way up I could navigate the Medtronic okay, and I think filling the
> insulin will be easier than with the Omnipod or T-Slim, so I think
> it's the right decision.
> It's great to know the Dexcom app is accessible! Insurance won't cover
> the Dexcom G6 until June, so we're waiting a few months to add that. I
> think that's good; then I can get used to a new pump first. I still
> feel a little anxious about having to switch, but I think once I get
> the hang of a new pump I'll feel more excited. Thanks again for all
> the support!
>
> Alyssa
>
> On 3/29/19, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hi Allisa,
>>
>> While I am using a Medtronic insulin pump, last October, the company
>> discontinued the last models we as blind diabetics were able to use
>> independently. I thought I would be able to upgrade to a Medtronic 530G
>> which others on list are using, but there was not a supplier that had
>> anymore to sell. I had to settle for an upgrade to the same model that I
>> have used the last 5 years which is a Paradigm Revel model 723. So long as
>> its under warrantee I’m okay with it. Although Medtronic keeps saying they
>> are working on a pump we will again be able to use so far as I know there is
>> not one out on the market at this time. I don’t know if your doctor’s office
>> might be able to work with their Medtronic rep to try and get you something
>> you can use.
>>
>> Veronica who is on this list is using the Omni Pod. If you have useable
>> vision I don’t know, but maybe you’d be able to use the Tandum, that is
>> something you or your doctor might be able to give you more information on
>> or let you see one before committing to it. As a totally blind diabetic I
>> cannot operate it.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> Eileen
>> From: Alyssa Frierson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 3:15 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Alyssa Frierson
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] insulin pumps and CGM
>>
>> Hi all,
>> I was on the list a while ago, took a break, and now I'm back with a
>> question. For those of you on insulin pumps, what insulin pump do you
>> use? I have Type 1 and have used an Animas pump for the entire
>> thirteen years I've been on a pump. My warranty expires at the end of
>> April, so I have to sadly switch. I meet with my Diabetes educator on
>> Tuesday to discuss options, but thought I'd ask here as well. I have
>> some residual vision and have been able to use my Animas Ping
>> independently with some magnification. I know there's not a totally
>> accessible pump, but was wondering if you've found some more easy to
>> use than others? My doctor suggested at one point the Tandem T-Slim
>> might work because of the contrast on the screen?
>>
>> Also, for those of you who have a CGM, which do you have? I know
>> Dexcom has an iPhone app; is it accessible? I'm really on the fence
>> about a CGM. I'm not sure I like the idea of being attached to
>> something else all the time (having a pump and CGM stuck to my body
>> all the time), and am not sure how I feel about always being able to
>> look at my blood sugars. My last A1C was 6.9, so I feel like my
>> control is generally pretty good. But lately I'm finding I have
>> growing anxiety about my overnight blood sugars and have trouble not
>> over-correcting for lows, so I can see some advantage to trying a CGM.
>> Both of these feel like big changes since I've only ever used my
>> Animas pump (or shots) and my glucose meter for so long, so I think
>> I'm struggling a bit with wrapping my head around it, if that makes
>> sense or if anyone can relate.
>>
>> I'd appreciate any input anyone has to offer. Thank you!
>>
>> Alyssa
>>
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