[Diabetes-Talk] transitioning from Animas Ping

[Eileen Scrivani]

Verlyn,

I spoke with Medtronics only yesterday since my pump is now out of warrantee. From what the sales person told me, they might have recently made some adaptations to the 630G. I’m not sure I totally believe him, but ask your C.D.E. if the pump she is using is a new model of the 630G. You might want to schedule a meeting with a Medtronics rep to come and show you the pump and make sure they know you are blind or visually impaired. I would not accept a 630G model without first having the opportunity to try it out first-hand to see if a blind person can operate it independently.

Good luck.

Eileen
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From: Veryln Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 1:46 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org 
Cc: Veryln Baldwin 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] transitioning from Animas Ping

Hi Group,

I am brand new to this group as of today. Please forgive me if this topic
has already been addressed.

Can anyone tell me which insulin pump(s) are accessible for a totally blind
individual? I have been using pumps since 2000.  I am guessing the majority
of you are familiar with the unfortunate situation with the Animas company
fading out their technical help at the end of September 2019 and have
stopped manufacturing any more pumps.
The diabetic educator and I attempted for two hours to figure out a way that
I could use the Medtronic 630 completely indecently. We have determined at
this time that this is not possible.

Any comments are greatly appreciated.

Blessings,

Verlyn 


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