[Diabetes-Talk] I ran

Tue Mar 12 03:44:05 UTC 2019

The next time I put one on I will try the flabby part, but the same 
thing happened where the numbers were way out of line.

What was frustrating for me was I never did get any message from humana 
calling a local number to see what I could learn on behalf of the dex com.
Now in the colder months the device is covered, in the summer it would 
stand out there on the back of the arm.
I also get concerned on sleeping, I don't want it to come off.
That was why I put it on the firmer part of the arm.
Oh well life is good.

Original message:
> 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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> -----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 6:35 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> 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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 7:36 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d m gina
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, March 11, 2019 5:06 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> 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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