[Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic & Inpen

[gary-melconian]

Yes, I have been on insulin  , using insulin ppens for 5 yearrs now from 2015 till now on different ones and now have found the right comination that  does work for me.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 5:04 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic & Inpen

It's just an insulin pen you dial up and deliver. Have you ever used an insulin pen? It's that with smart capabilities.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Melanie Torrance via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, August 14, 2020 11:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Melanie Torrance <melanietorrance at icloud.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic & Inpen

If it’s not subcutaneous, how is it administered?
Melanie

Sent from Melanie's i phone

> On Aug 14, 2020, at 10:52 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Verlyn,
> 
> Do you use voiceover to access the InPen app? I'm thinking of 
> transitioning to the InPen but need to make sure the app is accessible with voiceover.
> 
> If InPen can pair with Dexcom, this is similar to pumps that have CGMs 
> built in. While InPen is not a sub-Q system, I like the idea of it 
> being able to connect with my Dexcom.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Verlyn Baldwin via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2020 11:50 PM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Verlyn Baldwin <letsdanceintx at gmail.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Medtronic & Inpen
> 
> I've been using the Inpen with my IPhone app and Dexcom G6 since 
> January 2020. While it definitely isn't a pump I think it is the best 
> alternative for the time being. However, this may not be true for everyone.
> 
> Today I spoke with my local Inpen representative. I wanted to know 
> what his thoughts were about Medtronic purchasing the company 
> manufacturing the Inpen. He stated that Inpen will remain its own 
> identity within the Medtronic Company. The future plans are to make 
> the Inpen app automatically calculate out the insulin dose it 
> recommends you inject based on your current blood glucose level and 
> the carb, glucose level and insulin ratios that have been programed 
> into the Inpen app. Whether or not the communication between the CGM 
> and Inpen will be automatic through Bluetooth or something rather than 
> the individual having to enter their BG into the app I am not sure.
> I told the rep that I would be hesitant to just accept this 
> information and go ahead and inject the amount the Inpen is 
> suggesting. He did agree that factors such as stress, exercise etc.
> would not be something the Inpen would be able to calculate in its suggested dose.
> 
> Currently the thing I like best about the Inpen app is that it tells 
> me how much insulin I have on board (remaining and working) from my last injection.
> This way if I get a high glucose warning I can check my insulin on 
> board before deciding whether or not to inject more insulin to bring 
> down my glucose level and prevent a low BG from happening.
> 
> Anyone wishing to contact me for more information on my personal use 
> with the Inpen is welcome to email me at letsdanceintx at gmail.com 
> Verlyn Baldwin
> 
> 
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