[Diabetes-Talk] Placing my Lebra sensors, on my own

[David Andrews]

The list is working if you are talking aboutthis list.  I read the 
Libre system was down for a while  if you are talking about that.

Dave

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Dave

At 10:13 AM 12/22/2019, you wrote:
>I am not receiving any current emails from listserv.  are they offline?
>
>Lester
>
>-----Original Message----- From: Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
>Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2019 9:52 AM
>To: 'Terri Stimmel' ; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>Cc: Jeanette Kutash
>Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Placing my Lebra sensors, on my own
>
>Terri, email me your number off list at Kutash-jm at comcast.net. Let me know
>when you need to change it and I can help you. I am totally blind and do
>this routinely. I am changing mine today so I will pay particular attention
>to everything I do so that I can help. I can also send you written
>directions. If necessary we can also do a conference call with freestyle
>libre.
>
>Jeanette
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
>Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
>Sent: Friday, December 20, 2019 10:30 PM
>To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>Cc: Terri Stimmel
>Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Placing my Lebra sensors, on my own
>
>Hello everyone,
>
>
>For probably about 6 months or so now, I have been using the Lebra
>system. I absolutely love it. Although there are still times where I
>have problems keeping the sensor on for the entire 14 days.But I love
>how I can keep track of my blood sugars so much more easier now. It has
>really been a game changer for me.
>
>
>With all that said, I have never attempted to put my sensor on by
>myself. I was always able to have help from an aid I had.
>
>However, she is now no longer working for me. So I need to figure out
>how to do this on my own. In about a week I will need to change out this
>sensor. I haven't really a clue as to what to do.
>
>
>So could someone who is totally blind, or who might have very limited
>vision, who uses 1 of these systems, please give me some guidance?
>
>What do I do once I unbox the sensor. I know it's a 2, or 3 step process
>before even placing the sensor in place.
>
>How do you get the sensor placed, 1-handed? How are you sure it's going
>to stay in place?
>
>
>I don't keep it on the back of the arm where it is recommended. Only,
>because for me it just would not stay in place. Even when I used those
>patches you can get, with the hole in the middle. I tend to put my
>sensor on the back of my arm, closer to the inside of my arm. I hope
>this makes sense?
>
>I also tend to put it on my right arm, more often than not. Mainly,
>because it seems to stay on this arm for the whole 2 weeks. I haven't
>ever had the same luck with my left arm.
>
>
>So how can I do this on my own?
>
>I know if I need them to, someone at my diabetes doctor's office, will
>help me. But I thought I would try to check with people here as well. I
>figure I could get some first-hand experienced thoughts.
>
>
>Any help is much appreciated.
>
>
>Thank you,
>
>
>Terri