[Diabetes-Talk] dex com

[Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter]

Dar,

A CGM just reads glucose levels.

An insulin pump just delivers insulin.

This is why some of us use both. A CGM does not deliver insulin, and an
insulin pump doesn't read glucose levels.

Honestly, Dar, don't use an insulin pump; I don't think it's the right
option for you.

Those of us using pumps can't not read the screen at all or access it with
any tech. We have found work-arounds to make it work, but it's not always
easy. And as of now, there's not a single insulin pump on the market that a
blind diabetic can use any longer, not even with a work-around. After
October of last year, we no longer have pumps that will work for us. Those
of us who switched before the deadline only have 4 years before Medtronic no
longer supports the pump we are on.

So, stick with an insulin pen.

Dexcom also comes with a receiver like Libre that's completely inaccessible
for blind people. It doesn't matter that you won't use it; you still will
get it. It's a part of the entire system. I don't even have my receiver
turned on though; I only use the app on my smart phone.

Before Medicare covered Dexcom, I looked into paying for it myself, and I
believe it was going to cost around $1200 for the entire system. So, you
need to find out for sure what Dexcom estimates for you, but if you switch
to Dexcom and have to pay for it the first time, that may be around what you
would pay. But again, you need to contact Dexcom and find out an amount for
sure.

Also, the way Dexcom and Libre work are similar. You will have to insert a
sensor onto your body and attach a transmitter then connect with the app on
your phone. If you go with the Dexcom G6, which I highly encourage you to do
if you switch to Dexcom, it's much easier to insert the sensor. Another
bonus to using Dexcom is that most endo offices are familiar with Dexcom and
can train you properly on the system and help you if you have any problems
with it in addition to Dexcom's tech support.

But again, want to really stress and clarify that CGMs (which Dexcom and
Libre are) and insulin pumps are not the same thing and do very different
things.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com

I spoke to my diabetic coordinator, who shared she is standing up for me.
I didn't know when i got the libre I was paying for the box as well even
though I couldn't use it.
medicare. are shares that it is for five years.
If I go on the dex com I would have to pay out rite for everything.
At least for the first time.
Then I would pay under $50 a month.
That sure is better than what I was paying for the libre.
We also talked about the pump.
She said that medicare would help if I took insulin three times a day.
She said she will talk to the doctor to see how we can get something better
turned around.
She said even being a type two diabetic I could be on the pump.
I don't think I could do two things at the same time. Just some thoughts.
Thanks for sharing on behalf of your children.
Glad you keep busy.

I admire you that you can.
I have always looked up to all of you, who have done this all of your life.
Those on the pump can you read your numbers by the phone as well?
I can't tel you the name she said, but I thought it was a name that you
folks were dealing with.
Why would you wear a pump and dex com at the same time?

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