[Diabetes-Talk] when out

Mon Feb 25 22:34:53 UTC 2019

Do agree with you.i have both I o s and android and they ask me how I can understand voice over on I O S and talkback on android.  Its funny  that they cant understand the robotic fast speaking voices.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 1:04 PM
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Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

LOL! And with voiceover on the phone, few sighted people can understand it, especially if you have the rate higher, but even if you don't, most are not used to hearing an electronic voice, so they usually can't understand it.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 2:57 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

Dar, there's one change in our society that works in our favor now. Everyone's looking down at their own phones and aren't paying one little bit of attention to us. I always whip out my phone to get my Dexcom reading in public. I don't have it turned up really loud, but trust me, nobody cares.
Back when I was younger, every time someone honked their horn, especially if I was crossing a street, I instantly went to that place, oh no! What am I doing wrong now? Then one day, suddenly that song just popped into my head."You're so vain. You prob'ly think this honk is about you." I tell you, changed my attitude forever. When you think about it, diabetes is so common these days that lots and lots of people likely inject in public now. In a way it's kind of a shame that we don't get to watch what others do in restaurants and such. As others have said, relax. You are one of millions and nobody notices.
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 7:04 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

Thanks I will get it worked out.
Just interesting to know what others do.
Then you don't feel out of place.

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> Relaxxx Dar!!!  The world hasn’t ended yet.  Take a deep breath...

> Bridget is right on.  When I am using my insulin pens, ‘p e n’ s, I 
> don’t sit anyhting down on either a tab le or a sink.  I too, often 
> will put a pen needle which is capped before even leaviing my hoom and 
> it’s always in my purse.  I, too simply slip up my shirt just enough 
> to inject.  Have at it. And pull it back down, take care of the used 
> needle, and everything is slipped b ack into my purse before anyone 
> else is the wiser.  Besides, Most people really aren’t looking the way 
> we always think they are anyway.  Just like we are, most are engrossed 
> in conversations whith whomever they happened to be sitting with 
> anyway.  As for wearing a long dress, I’ve even been known to inject 
> right through the material of the dress.  I obviously wouldn’t 
> recommend this on a regular basis.  But, under extenuating 
> circumstances.  I’ve certainly lived to tell about it.  I actually 
> have some blouses that have sleeves that are too tight on my arms to 
> roll them up.  I don’t inject in a batghroom ever.  That’s why when 
> you go into a hospital, they get you out as quickly as possible.
> Hospitals are only notorious for being the most jerm-filled 
> institutions.  I had a niece who was in the hospital for pancreatitis 
> and nearly died three separate times from other things she caught in that very same hospital.
> I ;think her mom and dad tried to get her to sue.  But she wouldn’t.  
> By the time she did get out four months later, she had to go into 
> REHAB to learn to build up her muscles and body toan so she could walk again.

> Bern

> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Feb 22, 2019, at 7:44 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
>> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> First, it's a pen, not a pin. Second, you really need to ask your 
>> doctor about what injection you should or do take. Based on the info 
>> given here, I have no clue what it is. It could be insulin, but it 
>> could also be some other kind of diabetic injection.

>> A year ago, when I looked into buying Dexcom on my own, I was given 
>> an estimate of an initial $1200 for the receiver and transmitor then
>> $250 a month for supplies. The transmitter has to be replaced every 3 
>> months, and I don't recall what the cost would be for that. I know 
>> some people here are having quite the time with Dexcom and their 
>> insurance, but if you can get it covered or most of it covered, why 
>> pay out of pocket? It was different when certain providers refused to 
>> cover Dexcom, but if your insurance does, don't pay out of pocket.

>> Dar, keep in mind, while Dexcom is a far superior system in terms of 
>> what it offers and functionality, it is nonetheless a CGM like Libre.

>> If you want to take injections in public, that's up to you. Some 
>> people prefer to do it in private. With a pen, you don't have to set 
>> anything down, so, doing it in a bathroom isn't a big deal. You just 
>> pull it out, dial it up and inject. When I used pens, I kept a needle 
>> cap on when going out so I didn't have to insert it. If you do this, 
>> you have no reason to set anything down, but even if you don't put a 
>> needle on beforehand, you still don't have to put anything down. It 
>> was a little different when you had a vial of insulin and a syringe.
>> For me, I found it easy enough to dial a pen and inject discretely in public. To each his own.

>> Bridgit

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>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Amber Wallenstein via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2019 5:34 PM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Amber Wallenstein <amber.wallens at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

>> 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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