[Diabetes-Talk] inpen companion.

Bernadette Jacobs bernienfb75 at gmail.com
Mon Nov 25 20:19:37 UTC 2019 

As I’m reading all of these messages, I understand where some of you guys are going with this.  I guess I don’t understand how this works even similar to a pump.  So, does the app control this pen?  I did use those first pens of the 90’s/early 2000’s.  The one I had was a Lantus pen.

Bern

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> On Nov 25, 2019, at 10:03 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bern,
> 
> I agree with you, but since accessible pumps are not on the horizon, we will need something for us pump users once our warranty is up. This iPen sounds similar to a pump and may be an option for those of us wanting to stay on a pump but having no other options available in terms of actual pumps. Like a pump, it seems like it has similar control with insulin release, which is what I hate to give up with my pump. But for injecting in public, like I said, I don't care if people see me do it. But I also breastfed in public, so... grin.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bernadette Jacobs via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, November 25, 2019 7:35 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bernadette Jacobs <bernienfb75 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] inpen companion.
> 
> Good Morning:
> 
> Firstly, Veronica, I did not get the email you mentioned from Dexcom.
> 
> Secondly, I am really skiddish about something like this as somehow.
> if I understand it correctly, I wouldn't bother to make more unnecessary steps for myself.  I wouldn't have any reason to use all that other stuff.  I, too simply inject wherever I am and wouldn't think of trying to find the nearest germy bathroom to give myself a shot???  Not on your life.  No matter what, I always come equipped with my extra pens, needles and proper oral meds in the "weapon."  I guess it's a matter of preference.  As I see it, this would be a poor excuse for what we're aiming for in the first place--a totally accessible pump...  Unfortunately, as all these claims have been in the past--not gonna happen any time soon.  I am only speaking for myself when I say this.  But, I would prefer not to have to mess with these other gadgets in the meantime.
> 
> Have a great day gang!!
> 
> Bern
> 
>> On 11/24/19, d m gina via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Are you saying when you dial up the dosage there is a needle that 
>> comes with it and you don't have to carry any with you?
>> Oh that would be wonderful.
>> Is it ready for buying?
>> If so please share the name again.
>> I like that.
>> 
>> Original message:
>>> Eileen, I have not played with the app, only had my hubby look at 
>>> screen shots. I have played with the pen itself. As for the 
>>> cartridges, you do not fill them like with a pump. You simply place 
>>> the cartridge into the pen. The cartridge would contain a certain 
>>> number of units of insulin. I remember dealing with those in the late 
>>> eighties. I liked the cases that used to come with those old pen. 
>>> Made it much easier to cope with carrying needles with you in public. 
>>> No idea what I'd do now if I had to do that.
>>> Verlyn, your question about using the pen in public is one of the 
>>> reasons I'm so desperately hanging on to my pump. I hope someone 
>>> responds to your question because it would be mine as well. I thought 
>>> of you when I read the article because it might make it easier down 
>>> the road should you reach the point where you feel you need more 
>>> assistance with management.
>>> For now I'm still with my Omnipod but I figure, the more I know, the 
>>> less fear there is when things change.
>>> Veronica
>> 
>> 
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>> 
>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
>>> Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2019 4:15 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Eileen Scrivani
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] inpen companion.
>> 
>>> Veronica,
>> 
>>> Are you saying you’ve tried this I-Pen & that the app is accessible 
>>> with VoiceOver? I still want to stay with a pump and don’t really 
>>> have an interest in using pens unless my back is against the wall at 
>>> the point my pump stops working or I can no longer get supplies for 
>>> it then and only then would I consider using pens again.
>> 
>>> Thanks.
>> 
>>> Eileen
>>> From: Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2019 5:43 PM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>>> Cc: Veronica Elsea
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] inpen companion.
>> 
>>> Hi everyone.
>>> With all the craziness surrounding today's pumps and our future 
>>> accessibility, I thought this might be helpful for some of you. I'm 
>>> probably not the only one who got this email since Dexcom is sharing 
>>> it. But for those who may not have seen it, I thought I'd share this.
>>> Inpen by Companion Medical is an insulin pen which works with an app 
>>> on your phone. I have played with the pen, but not the app.
>>> It does have some cool sounding features though. It can deliver up to 
>>> 30 units, in half-unit increments. The clicks were easy to feel when 
>>> I played with it. It is not a disposable pen, you put cartridges in 
>>> it. It seems to only have Humalog and Novalog right now though. I 
>>> hope it has more choices in the future. But hey, the pen comes in three colors, blue gray and pink.
>>> When you connect it to the app, it sends your dosing information to 
>>> the app.
>>> So it keeps track of how much you've used and alerts you when the 
>>> cartridge is low. It has a calculator so it can calculate boluses 
>>> like the pumps do.
>>> It also alerts you when the insulin gets out of an acceptable 
>>> temperature range. You can set other reminders like when to test, 
>>> when to take long-acting insulin and stuff like that. You can pair 
>>> multiple pens to the app. The app also connects with Dexcom Clarity 
>>> and becomes part of the report your doc sees.
>>> When my hubby looked at the screen shots on the web site, he said it 
>>> looked like a pretty normal app, with text boxes and number keypads. 
>>> If I'm reading it right, I think for iPhones, it connects through 
>>> Apple Health somehow.
>>> Anyway, here's the web site if anyone wants to check it out.
>> 
>>> https://www.companionmedical.com/inpen
>> 
>>> Hope this is helpful.
>>> 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
>> 
>> 
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