[Diabetes-Talk] Getting a Dexcom G6 soon
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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dr Denise M Robinson via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2020 10:37 AM
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Cc: Dr Denise M Robinson <deniserob at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Getting a Dexcom G6 soon
Textgrabber app allows you to do it all by yourself---see this video for info <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnmnE7CWUHg&feature=youtu.be>
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On Wed, Feb 26, 2020 at 1:28 PM Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk < diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Greg! The sensors are supposed to be worn on your abdomen, but I
> know some people may tell you you can also put it on your backside. I
> have only worn mine on my abdomen. The phone app works great, so you
> should not have any issues with it. I found it very interesting that
> it has poor ratings in the App Store. I am not sure why that is. The
> most challenging part for the blind is reading The sensor code and
> transmitter serial number. Veronica from this list just recently
> posted her “How to” email that explains the best way to read both of these using the Seeing AI app.
>
>
> Hope this helps. I think you will really like having the Dexcom.
>
>
> Jamie
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 26, 2020, at 12:00 PM, Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk <
> diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> > Currently I am using the freestyle libra. I am going to be switching
> > to
> the dexcom G6 soon. I just got approved for it thru my insurance. It
> is going to cost me $44 a month for the sensors. First where do the
> sensors go? My libra sensors go on the back of my arms. Also how are the iOS apps?
> I downloaded them from the store but they have terrible ratings.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Greg Wocher
> >
> >
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