[Diabetes-Talk] I ran

Tue Mar 12 01:54:13 UTC 2019

Some things to think about for those of you using the Libre. The devices
that you insert into your arm, they want the back of your arm, not the side.
That's the flabby part. Not a good idea to put anything close to the
shoulder because you risk getting into the muscle and then it can't function
properly. It needs the space in the subcutaneous tissue so that it can make
use of the innersticial fluid. So perhaps if your readings are off, it could
be related to where you're inserting the device. It would be worth checking
the web site or finding an educator or someone from FreeStyle to straighten
this out so you're not just wasting money and effort.
The Dexcom does have excellent training available to us, along with 24/7
tech support. Yes, I had two sensors fail on Friday night and I have their
replacements in hand today, Monday. Hmmm, wonder why stuff always seems to
break on the weekend. <grin> 
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 6:35 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] I ran

Veronica,

I just do after changing the sensor then don't again until I change in 10
days unless it seems off, which has only happened twice since I started back
in December.

Bridgit

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Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] I ran

You don't technically have to calibrate the G6 but it's just a good idea to
double-check yourself after the first few hours. For many sensors, I've
never had to calibrate because the sensor matched my meter. That's one of
the plusses with the G6.
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
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 3:27 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] I ran

Dar,

People are not having problems with the Dexcom system itself, but insurance,
Medicare in particular, with getting supplies and upgrading to the newer
version. A couple of people like Veronica are having problems with Dexcom
directly, but not the operation of the system. Pretty much everyone agrees
the Dexcom product itself is great, and we like it, it's just getting
insurance to do what it should that's the problem.

Knock on wood, but so far, I'm not having problems getting my Dexcom
supplies. Hopefully it stays this way.

I thought with Libre you still had to calibrate the device every so often.
Even with Dexcom G6, you have to calibrate every time you put on a new
sensor. Which means poking your finger to calibrate against the device. I
thought Libre was the same.

Bridgit

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] I ran

I went back to the libre yesterday.
I put it on my arm and put one of the strips that com with it.
I bought them for the libre when I was using the unit.
You scare me when you folks are having so many problems with the dex com.
I am so sorry.
I do hope this libre will work better for me this time.
I was able to go back to my account put in a pass word and off I go.
It took rite away, and started working with in the hour.
Now the numbers do read high so I felt it was getting used to my body.
I felt I needed to do something because of getting on the different insulin
in a couple of months.
I can check it now with out sticking my fingers.
I hope insurance will start to realize we also need devices to use the same
thing all people have is being a diabetic.
When you hear the commercials, you think that the only persons who are
diabetic are the sighted.
Just wanted to share.

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