[Diabetes-Talk] Question to you, who has the Dexcom G6

Wed Oct 30 22:22:53 UTC 2019

I feel so fortunate that the timing worked out and I made so much noise at
the time, that I was able to stay on the G6 when Medicare struck. But boy do
I worry when they come out with the G7 or something, knowing I may not see
it for years. I remember noticing at these conferences I'd attend, at any
session that was extolling the virtues of some new spectacular technology,
the people who walked out in tears were the medicare recipients and me. Now
I'll get it on both counts. I would think that if greedy insurance companies
can upgrade, so could Medicare. If I were creating a big ol' government
health plan, this would sure be sorted out in my administration. <grin.>
I do hope all of you who want the G6 get it very soon. Granted, this was a
messy blessing, but a blessing it was. <grin.>
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, October 30, 2019 9:18 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question to you, who has the Dexcom G6

Thank you Veronica! I do have g5! Called dexcom and cannot get g6
yet...looking forward to that time!  Diana cook

Sent from my iPad

> On Oct 28, 2019, at 19:04, Rick Mladek via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> When you calibrate the app on your I-phone, if you calibrate it twice, the
> actual number you are attempting to set will take.
> 
> Rick
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 6:58 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question to you, who has the Dexcom G6
> 
> Whether or not the sensor needs calibration depends on the sensor's
> behavior. It has nothing to do with your level of control. You do want to
> find a stabile time to compare them, namely, not immediately after you've
> eaten or while you're falling quickly. 
> Also, calibration has nothing to do with setting targets. You set those in
> the app and this determines when you hear alarms for highs and lows. The
> calibration has to do with the coating on the sensor that was applied in
the
> factory. If it's not matching what seems real to you, you can then nudge
it.
> But even when you do, if your Dexcom says 100 and your meter says 160,
when
> you enter 160 in the edit box, the Dexcom will change to 130, right in the
> middle. I never quite understood that one. If Dexcom detects a major
> screw-up, then it will make you do three sticks, like the G5 sometimes
does.
> 
> And I cannot imagine why anyone would make their own graph. The Dexcom
> graphs your numbers and then through the Clarity app, you get a code,
which
> you give to the doctor. The doc can then download the results. I have no
> intention of checking my reading every five minutes, writing them down and
> then making a graph? Really? 
> The G6 is easy to insert, easy to use. No muss, no fuss. Just the way I
like
> it. 
> 
> 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
> Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, October 28, 2019 12:08 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Diana Cook
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question to you, who has the Dexcom G6
> 
> Maybe I have g5? Every 12hours it requires calibration.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Oct 28, 2019, at 2:48 PM, Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yes x4..my meter and deacon often vary quiet a bit.. I guess because 
>> my
> diabetes is not that well controlled.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Oct 27, 2019, at 7:00 PM, blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I know some on this list have the Dexcom G6, so do you not check your
> blood
>>> any more via pin prick?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I just don't think after doing it all these years I could just stop.  
>>> How many times have I been in the last 60 years if you feel the 
>>> numbers are wrong retest?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Joyce
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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>>> 
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>>> 
>>>
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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