[Diabetes-Talk] dex com

Sat Dec 7 03:00:19 UTC 2019

Milton, what a good find in terms of a medical team. I didn't have anyone here to train me when I started on the G5 back in 2016. I just had the manual, the web site and Dexcom tech support. They did say that if necessary, they could send someone out for training. I didn't need it but anyone who lives in a remote area might want to keep that in mind. 
Right from the start, I was given specific instructions as to which direction the sensor should go, just as I was for the pods.
And yes Milton, the overlay patches are free from Dexcom. They will send you one package of 10 patches at a time. 
It does disappoint me a bit that the information coming from Dexcom tech support seems to be so inconsistent at the moment. 
My endocrinologist has told me some tricks for fooling the sensor to run longer than 10 days, but the process looked so messy to me that it didn't seem worth it. Besides, it only added a couple of days and many people reported less accurate results. 
And Doula, yes, the G6 is so much easier to insert than the G5 was. Fewer steps, easier tape and definitely less acrobatics. I do hope you like it as much as I do.
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Milton Ota via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2019 6:10 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Milton Ota
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com

Hello All:
I have been following closely this msg thread and hearing some having 
problems obtaining supplies, where is the best place to place the sensor, etc.
I recently got my Dexcom G6 and have been working very closely with my 
Endocrinologist and diabetes educator. The endocrinologist is a 
diabetic herself and uses the Dexcom G6 and when I went in to see her 
this plast week she said that she is available to answer whatever 
questions I might have. The diabetes educator that provided the 
training on getting started with my Dexcom G6 has been
patient in helping me. She even gave me a good supply of sensor patches 
and shaid said she would speak with the Dexcom representative in the 
area about seeing that Dexcom send me a supply of more sensor patches. 
She didn't say if there were any charges but I'm assuming that there is none.
My advice to all is try to get to a diabetes educator and or doctor who 
is a diabetic to get questions answered and not just blurt out with 
answers for you may be giving the wrong advice.
I was never told that I couldn't use my arm to place the sensor and for 
those who are doing that you might want to talk with your doctor or 
diabetes educator. to find out if this is a good choice.
For me, I don't use a pump so I can alternate between my left and right 
side of my tummy. I did ask if the sensor could be placed vertically 
and the diabetes educator said it should be placed horizontally.
I have been a diabetic since 1987 and actually testinbg my blood levels 
since 2000. My first meter was the big and bulky AcuChecvk Voice meter 
and at the time I got the meter my insurance wouldn't cover the cost.
When the Prodogy came out my insurance still would not cover the cost 
of the meter but the insurance covers all the test strips and lancet. 
So go figure. I have found the Prodogy a much more inexpensive meter 
and I don't mind covering the cost for the meter but I sure wouldn't 
want to have to be paying for test strip every 90-days.
My doctor indicated that Medicare should be able to cover the bulk of 
the cost for getting started with the Dexcom and whatever Medicare 
won't pay, I do have a secondary medical insurance that should be able 
to pay the difference. Since getting my Dexcom I have not received any bill.
So, everyones experience is different, I thought I'd share what I have 
been doing and going on with me and my Dexcom.
I don't know how helpful the videos would help a totally blind person 
but if there is good description and narration I'm pretty sure one who 
is totally blind can learn from them. I'm one that likes to be 
personally shown.
So, that is my experience.

Original message:
> I agree! I don’t have any trouble with that tape removal, but I found 
> the G5 to be a two-handed task. The G6 I could put on the back of my 
> arm, but I do like wearing it on my abdomen. I tried putting my 
> infusion set for my pump in my arms a few times, and it made the area 
> very sore. I felt like I had just gotten a flu shot each time I put it 
> in my arm. I might want to give it another try, since the med Tronic 
> infusion sets doesn’t give the insulin so fast. That might have been 
> the problem before.

>      Jamie

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Dec 6, 2019, at 3:26 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Doula, you put the G5 on the back of your arm? Oh my goodness! I hereby
>> award you the list diabetes athlete of the month. <laughing! It took me
>> several months to get to the point where I wasn't wrinkling the G5 tape and
>> that was with two available hands and placing the sensor on my belly. Wow!
>> Just, wow!
>> 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
>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, December 06, 2019 11:53 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Cc: Doula Jarboe
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com

>>  I put my sensor on the back of my upper arm on the left, side of the
>> upper arm on the right.  I switch off arms each sensor.  When I
>> started I was going through sensors like crazy because I couldn't get
>> them to stay on my tummy.   I'm somewhat overweight, and it seemed
>> like where I would put a sensor, the skin moved enough and they'd get
>> knembed out.  I got the recommendation I needed to have them on my
>> arm.  I still occasionation knock a sensor out, but I do a lot better
>> with having them stay put.  I'm excited about hopefully getting
>> upgraded to the G6 this month.  Hope this helps.
>> Doula

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