[Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging

Wed Aug 12 23:36:49 UTC 2020

It is sad how technically challenged I am! I finally gave up trying to get results from  dexcom I   turned alarms off..it was giving false alarms both high and low. I am feeling very insecure, especially at night. Thanks for letting me vent! Diana cook

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> On Aug 11, 2020, at 09:04, ang345x--- via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> To the lady who wanted to talk to me about setting up dex com app. Here is
> my e mail ang345x at gmail.com please feel free to e mail. Angela 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 9, 2020 2:27 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Can you describe why the app is so hard to set up. There are bunches of us
> on this list who set up the app by ourselves and use it regularly with no
> vision at all. I've heard from sighted people how hard it is to set up the
> receiver and how hard it is to shut up alarms when they go off. Even the
> sighted people who use Dexcom that I know just use their smart phones. So
> what have you tried and how is it that Dexcom was no help? I actually have a
> written set of instructions for changing the sensor and transmitter and
> along with others, would be happy to help you do this. When you first get
> the app, you just have to enter your user name and password, just as you do
> on the receiver. Then you just make your choices about when you do or don't
> want alarms, what sound you want and such.
> Please be more specific so we can help. If the receiver works for you,
> great. But if your vision changes, you'll be stuck. Not to mention, the
> beauty of the Dexcom is that you can check your BG readings while you're out
> in public. On the phone, you could use VoiceOver or Talkback without having
> to carry another device around with you just to read the receiver.
> Just some thoughts.
> Veronica
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> ang345x--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, August 09, 2020 10:36 AM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: ang345x at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Yes I have some vision. Been to diabetic educator about application on
> phone, very hard to set up and dex com no help, so I use the receiver
> although I put it under a cctv to see. This is why I asked the question who
> uses the receiver? Angela 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2020 10:46 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I'[m presuming that you have some vision. If not, I apologize.
> 
> I have never used the receiver and my Diabetes Educator told me that it was
> not accessible.
> 
> I have taken the time to use touch typing on the iPhone which has made it
> much easier to enter the codes every time I change sensors and every 90-days
> to change the transmitter.
> 
> I have not found using the camera to get the QRCode very easy to do.
> 
> If you are having difficulty typing and entering the code and have not
> received training, you havfe to go and get some training. Apple Stores if
> available in your area or a Rehab training program for the Blind would be
> the first places to start.
> 
> You can read books but sometimes that doesn't help unless you have someone
> sit with you and help you. Hopefully you can find someone that is patient
> enough to work with you to learn to type on the phone.
> 
> Milton
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> ang345x--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, August 8, 2020 9:27 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: ang345x at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> I do agree, since I started with dex com cgm I am able to control better.
> But does anyone just use the reciever in stead of the phone? I feel it is
> too combersome to set up with a blue tooth key board every 10 days. Angela 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 12:55 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Yes, yes, yes. Agree 100%. Even though T2s don't always fluctuate as much as
> T1s, frequent testing is key to diabetes management. Why we have such an
> antiquated, ass-backwards idea about being T2 is beyond me. If you're a
> diabetic, not only should a CGM be an option, it should be necessary for
> diabetes management, regardless of type and if you take insulin. Every
> diabetic I know using a CGM and who is trying to get tight control
> experiences better management with it. I lost insurance for about 5 months
> last year, and had to go back to manual testing. Despite the fact that I
> test about 8 times a day when manually testing, I noticed a decrease in BG
> control. Since going back  onto Dexcom, they have been much better.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lisa
> Belville via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 10:31 AM
> To: Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
> 
> Hi, Mary.?? I couldn't agree more.
> 
> 
> Right now my insurance will only cover a once a day testing, so I get 50
> testing strips and I only get them every five weeks.?? I mentioned this to
> my doctor and she says most of her type II diabetics only test their sugar a
> few times a week.
> 
> 
> This worries me, because I know just enough about diabetes to know that
> everyone's body is different and won't react to carb stuffed foods in the
> same way.?? I'd love to be able to test my sugar at least three times a day,
> but getting the strips to do so is an issue.?? I feel like I'm being
> penalized for wanting to stay healthy.?? I don't want to wait until I'm
> insulin dependent to use an automatic monitoring system.?? That logic seems
> totally irrational to me, but then this is the healthcare system we're
> talking about.
> 
> 
> Lisa
> 
> 
> Lisa Belville
> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
> 
>> On 7/22/2020 5:46 PM, Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk wrote:
>> Thanks guys, I???m hoping there???s a way we can pass a law where it
> shouldn???t be required to be on an injection so long as you???re diabetic
> because I hear that it???s such a useful meter.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>>> On Jul 22, 2020, at 4:36 PM, Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> ???Yes, it is true but you also have to be testing your blood sugar
> levels at least 4 times a day for Medicare to approve. Also there is a
> waiting period before Medicare approves. The National Federation of the
> Blind is trying to get Congress to change this in Covid 19 legislation by
> adding it to a bill that Congress is trying to get their act together on and
> pass through both Houses of Congress and on to the President of the United
> States so that it would temporarily eliminate the waiting period.
>>> 
>>> I suggest that you speak with your doctor or endocrinologist about 
>>> this
> as some doctors are more familiar and know what would be best for you.
>>> 
>>> Milton
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 5:05 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Mary Sanders <sanders.mary1992 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
>>> 
>>> I have a question, I was looking online and about how Medicare can 
>>> cover
> for the decks calm but they said that I???d have to be on insulin is there
> anyone that???s not on insulin that???s getting this? Once I get it I may
> have more questions and I have been reading through emails but sometimes
> it???s easier to ask the questions when I have it in hand if my insurance
> approves, but I guess the other question I will ask for now is our sensors
> covered? Thank you everyone for being patient I appreciate it because I know
> I will have more questions later than that may have already been asked about
> the sensors and how the meter works and how to pare it and all that good
> stuff. I was also wondering about the receiver I???m glad to know that you
> don???t have to use it because I know that Medicare requires you to get one
> with a receiver at least from what I read up on correct me if I???m wrong.
>>> Mary
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>> On Jul 22, 2020, at 3:45 PM, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> ???Not a bad idea.
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 2:09 PM
>>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: joystigile at gmail.com
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
>>>> 
>>>> Hi Diana,
>>>> I have several devices that need to be charged each day.  What I now 
>>>> do
> is plug them all in to be charged when I take my shower.  If you do that you
> can still keep your receiver under your pillow at night.
>>>> Warmly, Joy
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>>> Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:48 PM
>>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Cc: Diana Cook <diana56cook at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com charging
>>>> 
>>>> I was told by dexcom, at least 3 hours. Mine seems to hold a charge 
>>>> quite a while. I would like to hear if outhers have a routine. I 
>>>> want it under my pillow while sleeping! Diana cook
>>>> 
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>>>>>> On Jul 22, 2020, at 10:15, ang345x--- via Diabetes-Talk
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>> ???Does anyone know how long to charge the dex com and what light 
>>>>> to
> look for?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> From the desk of
>>>>> 
>>>>> Angela Perone
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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