[Diabetes-Talk] Question on the elderly visually impaired using CGM

Thu Nov 10 19:19:27 UTC 2022

Hello all, I have worked with seniors on smart phone usage. If there
isn't any other health issue going on such as shaky hands they most
always are able to single tap, double tap, swipe, etc. with great
success. If not, the Iphone has a feature called voice assist which is
somewhat different but works in conjunction with voice over. The user
can speak commands such as swipe right, click on, etc. And finally, as
Debbie mentioned, a smart phone in conjunction with the Libre 3 or
perhaps the Dexcom might be the answer. Perhaps there are some people
through senior blind services in your area that can help you explore
all options?
Mark

On 11/10/22, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> That would be the only reason that she would use it because she can't
> operate one at all. She has an old iPhone and she just can't use it. But
> also she is not diabetic, I am. I use an iPhone 13 quite successfully.
>   She's almost 80 whereas I am only 72.
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Debbie
> Wunder via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2022 10:42 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question on the elderly visually impaired
> using
> CGM
>
> If it is possible for her to get a smart phone, and the new    libre 3. She
> would not have to scan it to get her readings.
>
> Warmly,
> Debbie
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of
> blindhands--- via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:36 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: blindhands at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question on the elderly visually impaired
> using
> CGM
>
> I will tell you, do not underestimate the ability  of the elder to learn
> how
> to use a cell phone. My MMom is 104 years old and in the last 6 months we
> have help teach her on how to text message and email, vall & face timeher
> family & friends.  I use to be able ask my phone, "Dexcom G6 and with the
> voice over option it would open the apt and tell me my blood sugar level.
> There are a lot of things you can do on the phone by just speaking to it.
>
> You just need to spend a little time working with the person and teach them
> how.
>
> Joyce
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les
> Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 1:13 PM
> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question on the elderly visually impaired
> using
> CGM
>
> Yes it is available on the blind shell classic 2 phone, my wife has one.
>
> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> Ham call K5FPT
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Milton
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 9:17 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Question on the elderly visually impaired
> using
> CGM
>
> My first thought is for this person to get the Blind Shell 2 and use Be my
> Eyes and the desktop monitor with the CGM. I'm not sure if Be My Eyes is
> available on the Blind Shell, you may have to help her and check this out.
> That would be the closest thing to self monitoring.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter
> Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 10:58 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com; rchpay7 at gmail.com
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Question on the elderly visually impaired using
> CGM
>
> Good Morning,
>
>
>
> I received an email about an elderly lady that cannot use a smart phone and
> cannot stick her finger and get blood to test her levels. The answer for
> her
> is to use a CGM, but there is the problem of using a smart phone of which
> she do not do. Do anyone have a solution for this lady?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Walter Mitchell
>
>
>
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