[Diabetes-Talk] when out

Sat Feb 23 21:41:33 UTC 2019

There are at least three different lengths of insulin pen needles. I think it might be 4, 6 and 8 milimeters but I wouldn't stake my life on those numbers. That's a discussion you'd have with your doctor when writing out the prescription.
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As far as I know, there are not different needle lengths for pens, but I could be wrong. However, I never had a problem with the needle penetrating fabric when I used pens as long as it wasn't something like denim or a sweater material.

As for meters using blue tooth, I'm not aware of accessible ones other than Libre and Dexcom. However, if you use voiceover on your device, it would still read out loud. Either way, meters or smart devices have ear bud capability. You can plug ear buds into a meter so no one can hear the number. If you use a smart device with sight though, then no one would hear the reading. But if you access it with voiceover, it will be just like your meter and read out loud.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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Oh thanks, I didn't know that.
What is the longest needle to get that would work threw clotheing.
I was always told they wouldn't.
Also is there a meter out there that can work blue tooth?
Then everyone doesn't know what your readings are, good or bad.

Original message:
> Insulin is clear and does not stain.

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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
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> Wow what kind of needles do you have. I would like to order them.
> I also would not want my clothes stained.
> I learn so much from the list.
> The other question I have, when making dinner is when I would go do my 
> shot for the evening, I was told I have 15 minutes to get this done, 
> you must eat rite away.
> I sure don't want my food cold or taking it to early that another 
> problem happens.

> Original message:
>> You can inject in your tummy, arm, thigh, butt. It doesn't have to be 
>> just the tummy. And little secret, when using pens, I've injected 
>> through fabric before, grin. In a pinch, if I had to do it in public, 
>> and wearing something like a dress, if the fabric isn't too thick, 
>> I've injected through my clothes.

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>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 8:23 PM
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>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

>> Thanks,
>> many times I wear long dresses.

>> Original message:
>>> When I am out and have to give myself a shot, I bring alcohol wipes.
>>> But really I just lift up my shirt in the bathroom and do it.
>>> I like the pen, they’re easy to use.
>>> Amber

>>>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 5:36 PM, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk 
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>>>> Now what a funny title rite/
>>>> I don't remember the pin they want to put me on except it is the 70 30 pin.
>>>> You give your shot before a meal, I get that.
>>>> When out ladies, have you gone to the bathroom to do this?
>>>> Especially in the winter months when wearing long sleeves?
>>>> I was told by a friend the worst place to give yourself a shot is 
>>>> in the bathroom.
>>>> Because you don't know how clean it is.
>>>> I also have a dog who thinks she needs to know everything while she 
>>>> is with you.
>>>> Sure hope she doesn't gossep loll.
>>>> I lwear leggings in the winter, I could try to do this on the tummy 
>>>> with out anyone noticing.
>>>> Can someone explain again, how much I would need to pay to get the 
>>>> dex com myself.
>>>> Then I don't have to worry about insurance.
>>>> Is this still the $300 everyone spoke about?
>>>> Also what is it I would have to buy every three months, and would 
>>>> the price still have to be the same.
>>>> I will be taken off three medicines when I start the new pin.
>>>> Wow don't know how insurance is going to handle that loll.
>>>> I don't know how to tell when I am low until i stand up and start 
>>>> to feel I had one to many to drink.
>>>> But don't know what the drink was smile.
>>>> I asked to let me take what i have at home first so I don't get 
>>>> anything mixed up.
>>>> Then transfer over.
>>>> Also does one have to worry about the sun?
>>>> I know there are medicines that one must worry about if they are in 
>>>> the sun to long.
>>>> Thanks for reading.

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>>>> every sinner has a future

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