[Diabetes-Talk] CGM and pump accessibility

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GOD BLESS YOU Diana!
Diane

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> On Nov 23, 2019, at 10:36 AM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Thank you so much! I have been type 1 for 70 years and a pumper since they became user friendly. I am now 81 and concerned about my future. Like you I don’t loose sleep over it. My son and I live together and he said he would be my caregiver as long as possible. I am so thankful for that. He is on total disability and has learning disabilities...does not grasp the diabetic meal plan. Because of balance plus the vision situation, he does most of the cooking, etc.  I know God’s plan will unfold for me but that I need to do my part. Being technically challenged does not help. Thanks again!  Diana cook
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 10, 2019, at 1:04 PM, Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Everyone,
>> 
>> Thanks to all for your comments.
>> The comments assist me in having a better understanding of what has been
>> done to further the development of accessible equipment for the blind
>> diabetics.
>> 
>> I was attempting to keep my previous message short and to the point as in so
>> doing perhaps did not give enough detail as to my current and future
>> concerns.
>> 
>> I have had Type I for 55 years and been using a pump for 20 years. I have
>> been living for the last 7 years in a senior independent continuum care
>> community. I feel very blessed in the ability to do so. We have exercise
>> equipment and classes; transportation; a nurse 5 days a week and an optional
>> dining room to use.
>> I do cook and live independently. I use the Dexcom G5 with a Prodigy
>> glucometer. Just this past week I was trained on the Medtronic pump which
>> many of you are using. Switching over from the Animas has been a sad
>> occurrence but I will succeed!
>> 
>> I have family history of both Dementia and Depression. Therefore my concerns
>> are for the potential of no longer being able to cognitively manage my
>> diabetes. I don't wring my hands over this but feel it best to seek out
>> potentials while I still can.
>> 
>> My endocrinologist is wonderful yet she was not aware of the Medtronic
>> trade. I failed to thoroughly read the letter that was sent out by Animas.
>> When my doctor told me, "I don't know what to do.", I was quite devastated.
>> She said I can not use the pens as I am on so little insulin. Anyway, I
>> wasn't going to give up and found this NFB group.
>> 
>> What a blessing you all have been. 
>> 
>> I will continue to hold fast to the belief that through God's help and our
>> diligence we can overcome.
>> 
>> Blessings and Peace,
>> 
>> Verlyn
>> 
>> 
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