[Diabetes-Talk] Introduction, Accessible Non Stic Glucometers

[Eileen Scrivani]

Hi Peter,

There are 2 talking glucose meters. One is the Prodigey Voice which I suspect most people are using and another less well known is the Clever Check Voice.

Many people are now using a CGM (continuous glucose meter), but since you are at a boarder-line level I suspect that would not be a good option for you. I am using the Dexcom G6 which works with my IPhone and I can look at the phone for readings, but there is a sensor that is injected under the skin and sends out the readings through bluetooth to the phone or Dexcom recever. The other CGM is the Libra and I’ll leave that to someone who is using it to describe.

HTH.

Eileen


From: Peter Donahue via Diabetes-Talk 
Sent: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 10:29 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
Cc: pmdonahue2 at gmail.com 
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Introduction, Accessible Non Stic Glucometers

Good morning everyone,

First let me introduce myself. My wife Mary and I are members at large from Texas. We've been NFB members for many years but took a break from 2014 until last year when we rejoined. Mary is still employed as a Braille Proofreader and I build websites. In addition we're also entrepreneurs.

My doctor is keeping a close watch on my A1C as I'm a borderline diabetic. I know many blind diabetics who use conventional blood glucometers for monitoring their sugar. In recent years glucometers have come on the market that don't require one to prick their finger to obtain a blood sample. Should one be necessary I'm curious to know if any of these new generation blood glucometers are usable by blind diabetics and how they work? Your information will be very much appreciated. All the best for a happy new year.

Peter Donahue

 


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