[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom or Libra

Fri Jan 8 08:02:53 UTC 2021

Dear Diana, and Everyone,

Thank you for sharing your experience and opinions. I take them seriously. 
I'm keeping notes. Accuracy is important so I'll be keeping your doctors' 
opinions that the Dexcom is most accurate in mind. This is such a big 
decision. It's also reassuring that your experience with the Libra was 
positive in case my insurance prefers it.

Patricia also contacted me. Like you, she's used the dexcom for years and 
being type 1, she has to have tight control. She's a dietician but very down 
to earth. Her advice for what to do when my sugar is too low will be so 
helpful. I know this has been discussed on this list but for years my sugar 
wasn't low enough for me to pay attention as I should have. Now that I'm 
trying much harder I had my first, frightening low. What did I do? I ate 
chocolate candy. Now I understand that the fat in chocolate slows down the 
body's absorption of the sugar making it take longer to raise the low. And 
it did take at least an hour while I perspired, and felt far off kilter and 
afraid. Pat said it was all right for me to tell you all that she helped me 
out. If I have lows in the future I'll use 4 ounces of fruit juice, a half 
of a juicy orange or a big, flat, glucose pill. She said fat free candy can 
work but at this time I'd rather not use it unless I could know how much was 
just enough. I'm explaining this as a kind of thank you to her and really to 
thank all of you here who help people like me with knowledge and kindness.

I've followed this group for years. Just now I need it more than I have for 
a very long time. I am finally ready to make bigger, healthier changes.

We have a land line and a not smart flip phone. Along with preparing to 
arrange for the Dexcom or Libra, which I believe my insurance will cover or 
mostly cover, I'm also researching buying an Apple I Phone. I've been saving 
to pay for it all at once. It's quite an investment but my body is asking me 
to lower my A1C soonest. The ap where sighted volunteers tell you what your 
phone sees will be a life saver. I wouldn't use it overmuch, but there are 
times... wow!

Always with love,

Lissi

-----Original Message----- 
From: Diana Cook via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2021 8:18 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Diana Cook
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom or Libra

I have used dexcom for several years. I did use new libre(sp) and did like 
it’s features. I was told by 2 endocrinologist that dexcom is more accurate. 
I am deaf so could not call you. Is that a text number? Diana cook

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 7, 2021, at 6:32 PM, Jeanette Kutash via Diabetes-Talk 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> What time zone are you in. I would call, but want to make sure I don't 
> call you at a strange hour.
>
> Jeanette
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of 
> Estelnalissi via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2021 4:08 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Cc: Estelnalissi
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom or Libra
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I very much need to talk to someone with experience with Libra or Dexcom 
> or ideally, both.
>
> My indo suggests the dexcom and the nurse practioner recommends the 
> Dexcom. It appears my insurance might cover one or the   other.
>
> I haven’t asked this before but I would appreciate it so very much if 
> anyone would be willing to call me at home to share your experiences or 
> recommendations. I don’t ever pester anyone on the phone. Most days I don’t 
> talk on the phone at all. I also don’t share phone numbers and I don’t 
> sell anything.
>
> I’m writing my number below in hopes someone will call me soon.
>
> It is: 330-864-8597.
>
> We answer the phone after we hear who is calling to avoid robo calls. My 
> mobiliby is difficult so It might take a minute for me to readh the phone 
> but I’m always home. We only go out for Doctor’s appointments and we wear 
> masks when we have to hire a person to come in to our house.
>
> This is such an important step and I need the continuous monitoring more 
> than you can imagine. We also only have a flip phone which isn’t smart. I’ve 
> saved up for the phone but for our gudget it’s expensive. I so want to 
> make the best choices.
>
> Only once did I ask for this kind of help over 10 years ago when I first 
> started injecting insulin. A member of this list explained how to use the 
> pen. I never talked to him on the phone again but I’ve always remembered 
> his help.
>
> Thanks for the help and trust.
>
> Always with love,
>
> Lissi
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