[Diabetes-Talk] transitioning from Animas Ping

Thu Feb 7 03:07:26 UTC 2019

Bridgit, he can't actually unlock the pump. It's just that if he holds down
the up-arrow, it goes into a mode where he can deliver a bolus. But that's
absolutely the only thing he can do. He cannot change the cartridge, or
reservoir as Medtronic calls it.
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2019 2:51 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] transitioning from Animas Ping

That's interesting he is able to unlock the 730G Medtronic, but if he can't
do anything else, I don't know how I feel about that. Can he at least change
the cartridge on his own?

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 4:49 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] transitioning from Animas Ping

Hi Verlyn.
Yep! There were a bunch of us using the Animas Ping or Vibe on this list.
Before that, I used the Cozmo. 
As has already been mentioned, I am using the Omnipod and I do like it. It
has no tubing and is run via a remote. I've really gotten to like the fact
that I don't have to half undress to use my pump in public. <grin> It is
definitely not what you'd call an accessible pump, but then, neither was the
Animas. So it's the same deal of counting button pushes and keeping track of
where you are. But I can actually do more things with it than I could on the
Animas. I can use the Seeing AI app on my phone to read many things on the
screen. So I can get reminders of when my pod expires, read insulin on
board, time of my last bolus, read my settings and double-check myself as
I'm manually entering either blood sugars, car abounts, or just a straight
insulin dosage. When I'm changing a pod, I use the phone app to make sure
I'm on the screen I think I'm on because the dimming or timing out can get
you if you're in the midst of a press. There was definitely a learning curve
with this one and moments of frustration as I try to reach around to the
back of my arm to put the pod on, hoping I don't wrinkle the stupid tape.
But I am totally blind and do not use help with the Omnipod.
Yes, they're slowly rolling out a new remote which is a touch screen, but
they are assuring me that they plan to keep the current one for a long time.
I do know one person wearing a Medtronic 730G who is blind. He said that he
can do a bolus without unlocking the pump. It involves holding down the
up-arrow till the pump vibrates and then starting to count button pushes.
However, unlike the older Medtronic pumps, he says he cannot even fill the
cartridge without help. Yikes! I would not wear a pump where the only thing
I could do independently was a basic bolus. 
As you probably know, the Tandem T-slim is completely touch screen so we're
definitely out there. 
If you'd like to talk to me more, just let me know and I'll send you my
contact info. I sure wish the news were better.
Veronica

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                Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Veryln Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:47 PM
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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