[Diabetes-Talk] transitioning from Animas Ping

Thu Feb 7 03:16:11 UTC 2019

Why is it different than what it used to be, nothing to feel to change it?
Interesting.

Original message:
> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> 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

> -----Original Message-----
> 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

> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now available on
> iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407

> -----Original Message-----
> 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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