[Diabetes-Talk] dex com

[d m gina]

OK I understand,
Where they still won't help me out with the dex com unless I use 
insolin three time a day.
Are you being told the same thing?
I will share that a pump won't work for me.
Thanks for your help.

Original message:
> 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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