[Diabetes-Talk] when out

Mon Feb 25 22:34:13 UTC 2019

Yes, but it's the Libre app on your phone. The ear buds are compatible with the phone, not Libre itself.

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 4:30 PM
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Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

They are the apple buds.
I used them with the libre.

Original message:
> You must have the Autocode then. Bluetooth ear buds only work on 
> devices that have blutooth capability, which meters like Prodigy don't 
> have. But obviously, a smart phone does.

> As others have said, I doubt anyone is paying attention to what you 
> do, especially on your phone. Most people are doing something on their 
> phone, so it wouldn't be unusual. And sighted people who are diabetic 
> also use apps for tools like Dexcom.

> Personally, I care very little for what others think or say about me, 
> but I would honestly be surprised if anyone paid attention to your 
> phone unless you didn't use ear buds and they could hear voiceover 
> just because people are curious about it, but a I have said, I doubt 
> they can understand it. On my iPhone, my voiceover is at 75%, and few 
> sighted people can understand it. I rarely use ear buds unless 
> somewhere where I don't want to make a lot of noise like in class or a 
> conference. Otherwise, I don't care.

> Bridgit

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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 8:13 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

> On my meter has no jack for ear phones.
> On the phone I have the blue tooth ones that I would hear the reading, 
> and then I could fix the screen so no sighted person would know what 
> is the readings as well.
> I am not ashamed what the readings are, because that is what they are.
> I just don't feel I want to be national discussed because of the readings.
> You understand what I am trying to say?

> Original message:
>> 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
>> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 10:09 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

>> 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.

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2019 6:21 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] when out

>>> 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.

>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> 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
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> 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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