[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Question

[rshelton1 at gmail.com]

Nope. That’s actually pretty impressive though. It’s a rather complex process. The fire station is about one minute away. I’ve had to call them twice in 10 years, so I’m OK with that. If we moved out in the country, then I’d need to figure out how to do it.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jul 2, 2019, at 9:51 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Have you also trained to use glucagon for her? My husband worked with my
> nurse educator years ago to learn how to use it on me in an emergency.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Robert
> Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 7:11 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Robert Shelton <rshelton1 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Question
> 
> Thanks, we'll do that. You and Jamie are right about lows. So far, I've
> always been there, and almost always able to bring her around, but I've had
> to call 911 twice. That's twice in ten years, so not horrible, but what if
> I'm on travel? The tech is there, so why not use it.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 6:09 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Question
> 
> I have been very fortunate and have not had any sensitivity issues with the
> Dexcom tape. I do think the Dexcom G6 tape is better than the G5 stuff. If
> you call and chat with the support people, they will tell you what kinds of
> things you can put on your skin first that will help itching without making
> the tape not stick well. 
> I agree with Jamie in that she should really give it a try because lows are
> nothing to mess with. Good luck and keep us posted.
> 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
> Robert Shelton via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2019 9:32 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Robert Shelton
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom Question
> 
> I've finally got my wife to look into the Dexcom CGM system. She cannot
> always sense her lows especially if she's asleep. The one issue that she's
> worried about is the adhesive. She has severe latex allergies, and her skin
> is really sensitive otherwise. So, have any of you who use the Dexcom had
> skin issues with the adhesive?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/veronica%40laurel
> creekmusic.com
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/rshelton1%40gmail
> .com
> 
> ---
> This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.
> https://www.avg.com
> 
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/bpollpeter%40hotm
> ail.com
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
> Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-Talk:
> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/rshelton1%40gmail.com