[Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on FreeStyle Libre.

Tue Dec 10 22:23:06 UTC 2019

Everything I do is correct with a one c.
You bet it is.
Thanks for being concerned.

Original message:
> Just know that it is not at all recommended by the company that makes the
> device, so watch the A1C readings to make sure your readings coincide with
> what your A1C reflects.

> Jeanette
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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on
> FreeStyle Libre.

> It is working for me getting wonderful readings,
> my tops cover the cencer, so I don't have to show it in the summer.

> Original message:
>> Too far up.  It is supposed to be in the middle of the arm essentially
> three
>> fingers width from the elbow.

>> Jeanette

>> -----Original Message-----
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> d
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:32 PM
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>> Cc: d m gina
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on
>> FreeStyle Libre.

>> Yes it is with one hand, haven't figured out how to use the one I am
>> adding the cencer to loll.
>> I put it on the side of my arm up near the shoulder.
>> Just open the pack where I leared how to tell on behalf of how too open
> it.
>> After you get it on you need to take the phone and make sure it gets
>> started.
>> Taking the camera to hear a bell sound.
>> You get told you can use this in sixty minutes.

>> Original message:
>>> Thanks for the replies.

>>> Can you guys go into more detail on applying sensors for the FreeStyle
>> system?

>>> I see it is supposed to go on the back of your arm...
>>> This sounds like you'd only have one hand to apply the sensor.

>>> The Dexcom G5 sounded complicated, until I actually did it. I'm sure
>>> the Libre is the same...

>>> On 12/10/19, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> Maybe, but my readings have coincided with my A1C numbers.

>>>> Jeanetter

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of
>>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 1:22 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Problems with dexcom, looking for info on
>>>> FreeStyle Libre.

>>>> Hello,
>>>> In a lot of ways the Dexcom system is better than the Freestyle. Right
>> now
>>>> I
>>>> am using the freestyle system because it is easier to get and a whole
> lot
>>>> cheaper than Dexcom. The Dexcom systems apps are a bit more accessible
>> and
>>>> it is easier to share your results with your doctor. The application of
>> the
>>>> Freestyle is a lot easier than the Dexcom. The dexcom is also a bit more
>>>> accurate than the Freestyle. Readings on the Freestyle seem to be a bit
>>>> more
>>>> off at the upper and lower ends.

>>>> Greg Wocher

>>>>> On Dec 10, 2019, at 11:55 AM, Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>>> So, I have to pay for dexcom completely out of pocket, and found the
>>>>> best price for the G5 sensors comes from Dexcom.
>>>>> They said $349 for 4 sensors. (Outch).

>>>>> I'm having a nightmare of a time getting them to send me the sensors.
>>>>> I'm waiting on them to send over paperwork to my Doctor, yet my Doctor
>>>>> has yet to receive anything.

>>>>> Calling Dexcom is getting me know where.

>>>>> So, long story short, I really don't want to pay that much, and fight
>>>>> with customer service that is this bad, over something this important.

>>>>> I do love the way the Dexcom G5 works though. lol

>>>>> What can people tell me about the Libre?
>>>>> I've seen that it is indeed cheaper, ut what about it's accessibility?
>>>>> How hard is the sensor application?

>>>>> Just any information from people who have used the system  would be
>>>> helpful.

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