[Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

[d m gina]

I still have my cencer on the tummy where this time the cencer numbers 
are lower than the finger stick.
I take the reading of the cencer that is on all of the time.

Original message:
> A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
> doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
> makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
> out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
> try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
> Good luck.

> Bridgit

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

>  LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
> thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
> across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
> that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
> all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
> hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
> easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
> my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
> Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
> this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
> far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
> last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
> an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.

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