[Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System

Sun Oct 4 00:44:13 UTC 2020

I agree and thanks Patricia.

On 10/3/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Totally agree with you but the  bean counters at the insurance providers
> don't think that way.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit
> Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 3:06 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Good to know. As a T1, I forget we don't all test several times a day and
> might not have the arbitrary proof insurance providers currently demand. A
> CGM should be automatic for any diabetic, T1 or T2, in my opinion.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Jeanette
> Kutash via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2020 8:00 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Jeanette Kutash <kutash-jm at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Not always. They have very strict qualifications and most people get
> disqualified.
>
> Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> I thought Medicare covered Libre. I could be wrong, but I thought people
> here on the list have Libre covered by Medicare. But it might also be an
> advantage plan.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> Danielle
> Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 8:14 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>
> Hi guys, thanks for the warm welcome! I live in Louisiana. I love the Libre
> so far. I just wish it was covered by Medicaid and Medicare.
>
> On 9/30/20, gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
>> Exactly. Also libre 2 will do alerts and alarms like dexcom. Also
>> there  is a freestyle libre 3 being worked on by abbot that will be a
>> full cgm like dexcom in future.i don't know when we in the USA will se
>> the libre 3 but its being worked on in Europe and then probably go
>> through proper channels.
>> Remember Abbot is a European company .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Debbie Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 4:46 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> Hi , welcome to the group. Sorry for your diagnosis., but this list is
>> full of great people and great information.
>>
>> I use the Libre, it is extremely easy to use. You will need to get the
>> Libre app on your smart phone. Your phone will be able to read to you
>> your numbers.
>>
>> Good Luck!
>>
>> Debbie [on
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Danielle Ledet via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 10:28 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Danielle Ledet <singingmywayin at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] The Freestyle Libre System
>>
>> Hello Everyone,
>> I am Danielle. I live in LA and am 46 and just recently got diagnosed.
>> I live with my Guiding Eyes Ellie who is 2 years old. I told her I
>> needed a machine that talks and she prescribed the Freestyle Libre.
>> Anybody use this system? How easy is it to change the censors every 2
>> weeks?
>> And, most importantly, how do I get it to talk? And, lastly, what are
>> your experiences with it?
>> Thanks for any help you can give.
>>
>>
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How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young,
compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and
tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will
have been all of these.
George Washington Carver
Email: singingmywayin at gmail.com