[Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
bkpollpeter at gmail.com
Mon Oct 26 18:42:30 UTC 2020
And the transmitter is flush with the edge it locks into. Also, the app alerts you if the transmitter is not properly locked in. This has happened to me once, and I simply pushed it in properly without having to change the sensor, and it worked fine.
Bridgit
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Actually, there is a double click when you snap the transmitter into the sensor. I usually give extra press down on it to make sure both sides have clicked correctly into the sensor.
Eileen
Eileen
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
Hi,
If Referring to the Dexcom G6, you won't hear a beep but there is a click sound/feel when you insert the transmitter and lightly press down on the sensor to lock it in place.
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From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com <bkpollpeter at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
Hmmm... i've never heard beeps when I placed the transmitter into the sensor.
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
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> On Oct 24, 2020, at 1:47 PM, Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Hi chad, maybe someone can explain this better . When you attach
> transmitter to sensor you need to press and hear 2 beeps. Diana cook
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Oct 24, 2020, at 10:00 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hello Chad,
>> You will want to be sure that your Doctor or Endocronologist puts in a prescription for you to get the Prodegy Voice Talking Meter. You will need it to test your blood to be able to calibrate the Dexcom G6 when you change sensors and when you think that the Dexcom G6 is not giving you a true reading depending on how you feel.
>>
>> There will be other times when you just may want to test and do a comparison between the reading of the Dexcom G6 and what your blood glucose monitor reading is.
>>
>> I have not found my insurance to cover ther cost of the Prodegy Meter but my insurance will cover the cost of lancets and test strips. You will have to check with your insurance provider.
>>
>> Milton
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2020 8:14 AM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Diabetes-Talk Digest, Vol 155, Issue 18
>>
>> Hi everyone, thank you all for your help and advice, that helps a
>> lot! I did talk to Humana Medicare and they said they would cover it.
>> My next question I need to ask them is will they cover The Prodigy
>> talking meter and decks calm? I’m thinking not but I’m holding out
>> for decks calm because it seems easier instead of trying to prick my
>> finger and find the blood. I will update everyone on this when I
>> receive it. Thanks again I appreciate it. Chad
>>
>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:39:04 -0500
>>> From: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>
>>>
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>>> Message: 2
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:57:15 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>> I assume you will be getting the Dexcom G6? it's incredibly easy.
>>> You will open the package that the sensor applicator is in. There is
>>> a knob on the top part, I called the shark fin. you want this part
>>> to be facing out. there are two plastic tabs that you will pull off
>>> the sensor. Remember, before pulling these off, get the four digit
>>> sensor code. You can scan this on your phone, or manually enter it.
>>> When you enter the sensor code, you will not have to calibrate
>>> daily. Pull these tabs off, and then place wherever on your abdomen
>>> you want it to be. Once you have it situated, that little shark fin,
>>> Gently push it down on one side, and it will come off. Once that is
>>> off, there's a little button there that you will push down on. That
>>> injects the sensor into your abdomen. Then you simply just pull the
>>> applicator away. Once the sensor is situated, he will place the
>>> transmitter into the sensor. Once that's done, it starts the sensor,
>>> and there will be a two hour warm-up. hope this makes sense :-)
>>>
>>>
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 9:46 AM, Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> Message: 3
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 10:09:57 -0500
>>> From: "Milton" <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>> Hello Chad,
>>>
>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>
>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>
>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>
>>> Good luck.
>>>
>>> Milton
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>
>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>
>>>
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>>> Message: 4
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:06:40 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>> Not quite sure what you mean if it gets in the way of daily functions or if it stays in your body. With a G6, every 10 days, you change the sensor. It just easily peels off your body. The sensor itself is literally like a sticker. The transmitter that locks into the sensor, is a little shorter and thinner than a thumb drive. It's not very big, and it is definitely not noticeable under clothes. I'm a pretty active person with two young children, and it does not get in my way.
>>>
>>>
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.
>>>>
>>>> Milton
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
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>>> Message: 5
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:10:55 -0500
>>> From: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com, Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.
>>>>
>>>> Milton
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>>>
>>>
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>>>
>>> Message: 6
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:34:47 -0500
>>> From: "Mike Capelle" <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>,
>>> <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.
>>>>
>>>> Milton
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my US cellular iPhone SE.
>>>> _______________________________________________
>>>> Diabetes-Talk mailing list
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>>> Message: 7
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:38:57 -0400
>>> From: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
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>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>>
>>>
>>> Greg Wocher
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>>> Message: 8
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:22:18 -0500
>>> From: <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>> question
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>>> Hi Greg! When you port your old phone to your new one, everything
>>> should automatically just be on your new phone. It is kind of
>>> amazing how it works. You just set your two phones next to each
>>> other, tell the new one to pair with your old one or something like
>>> that, and everything just transfers.
>>>
>>> Jamie
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:39 AM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher <gtwocher at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I
>>> switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>>
>>>
>>> Greg Wocher
>>>
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>>> Message: 9
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 13:48:38 -0400
>>> From: "Eileen Scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone
>>> question
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>>> I would imagine that you?ll make sure you have the Dexcom G6 app and the Clarity app on the new phone and then try pairing it. I?d also give the tech support a tDexcom a call and run the question by them. I have found their support line to be helpful.
>>>
>>> Eileen
>>>
>>> From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 12:38 PM
>>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> Cc: Greg Wocher
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G6 and getting a new phone question
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>> I am going to be getting a new iPhone and had a question. How do I switch the transmitter to the new phone when I get it?
>>>
>>>
>>> Greg Wocher
>>>
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>>> Message: 10
>>> Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2020 12:55:20 -0600
>>> From: <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
>>> To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
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>>>
>>> That isn't exactly true. It depends on how you have Humana. I have a Medicare plan with Humana, and I have no problems with getting the Dexcom. So, I think it depends on which plan you have. Hope this helps.
>>> Doula
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> Mike Capelle via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 10:35 AM
>>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>;
>>> mota1252 at gmail.com
>>> Cc: Mike Capelle <mcap at fastmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>
>>> I will warn you now, humana will not cover Dexcom, I had to switch to get my free style.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>> bkpollpeter--- via Diabetes-Talk
>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 11:11 AM
>>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Cc: bkpollpeter at gmail.com
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>
>>> Yes, completely agree with Milton. You definitely should contact a diabetes nurse educator to go over all this. They can also help with initial installation, and helping you get comfortable to insert the sensor and transmitter. Chad, I don't know if you have any usable vision or not, but the receiver that the Dexcom system comes with is completely in accessible for non-visual use. However, the Dexcom app is almost 100% accessible.
>>> Scanning the QR code is hit or miss for me. Usually, it works for me, and then every couple of changes, I suddenly cannot get it to scan. Sometimes, if my husband is around, I will ask him to help me line up the code inside the box on the app. My husband has some usable vision, and can usually help with this. I have used AIRA before to get the code from both the sensor and transmitter. More often than not, I will ask my oldest son. I've had more difficulty getting the transmitter code to scan then the sensor codes. Fortunately, you only need to change the transmitter every three months. It is just the sensors that you change every 10 days.
>>>
>>>
>>> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 10:10 AM, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> ?Hello Chad,
>>>>
>>>> If you have access to a diabetes Educator it is best advisable to schedule an appointment with that person or assistance with getting set up with your Dexcom G6 as they may have access to getting monitoring info for your doctor visits through the visits when they set you up. The diabetes Educator should be familiar with the Dexcom G6 app that is very accessible on the iPhone and that person should be able to explain everything you need to know.
>>>>
>>>> The Educator will also show you where and how to apply the sensor and get the QR Codes that you will need to activate your sensor and transmitter.
>>>>
>>>> I have not found it easy to take the picture with the camera phone to get the QR Codes and have had to enter the codes manually. So, to accomplish this I have used the Aira service and I have heard others use Seeing AI from Microsoft and others have used Be My Eyes. This is your choice and you will have to decide what is easiest for you.
>>>>
>>>> Good luck.
>>>>
>>>> Milton
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
>>>> Chad Nelson via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> Sent: Friday, October 23, 2020 9:39 AM
>>>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>>>> Cc: Chad Nelson <chad.mnelson.1971 at gmail.com>
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom CGM
>>>>
>>>> Hi all and good morning. I am working on getting a Dexcom CGM,
>>>> continuous glucose monitor from my Humana insurance. Can anyone
>>>> explain how to inject the device? I know injecting probably isn?t
>>>> the right word but curious how this whole thing works. I understand
>>>> how it sends the information to my iPhone but just want to know how
>>>> to get everything set up being blind. If anyone can help that?s great.
>>>> Thanks. Chad
>>>>
>>>>
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