[Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod first impressions

Tue Sep 13 20:11:54 UTC 2022

Its ok veronica. As long  as we have equal acces that  is all that matters.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:00 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod first impressions

Nice to have a fellow podder on the list now. I think we're all going to be in that phase for awhile where we start using various medical devices, finding that smooth sidewalk and happily running till we trip over that crack or smack into that occasional slanted guide wire. And for awhile, just staying out of the storm drains, so to speak will be major progress from where we were. <grin.> The really good thing is that we're starting to get the attention of these companies and slowly, ever so slowly, we won't have to be creating so many work-arounds, acts of either bravery or stupidity, depending on which day of the week it is, or finding another working pair of eyeballs somewhere. 
Of course, I do want it all. Yesterday! But I'm willing to kick the tires, make some noise and see what happens. It's going to take all of us working together, each coming from our own set of experiences, educating and changing the mindset of these companies, but we'll get there. I really believe that.
And as much as I really want the Iphone app, I admit it's kind of nice to see android users get something first for a change.
In the meantime, keep us posted on your adventures, Ed.

Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 4:11 PM
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Cc: Ed Worrell <ntnmprt at hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod first impressions

Hey Gary,

I am running the latest version of Talkback, it had an update to it a week ago or so. This added your previously mentioned image recognition. It helps a bit, but over all it is pretty limited, so far. All the major functions for daily operation are accessible to Talkback users. I know they are working on an update, just not sure when it will be pushed to the public.

Ed

> On Sep 12, 2022, at 4:47 PM, gary via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Patricia, as long as there are solution and options.that  is a good start in making insulin pumps more accessible through smart apps  and our smart phones  and  screenreaders  like voice over  on I OS and  android accessibility suite as that has been the new renamed   name for talkback  on Android.   Lets se where  the  progress leads . Hopefully for better acces to these sort of smart tech for managing diabetes at a lower cost .  
> 
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> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2022 3:27 PM
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> Cc: Patricia Maddix <pmaddix at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] OmniPod first impressions
> 
> Ed,
> Thanks for the update. Keep us posted.  Sounds like a Omnipod is now a couple of strides ahead of Tandem in the race for accessible pumps.
> Patricia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Sep 12, 2022, at 2:30 PM, Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello Listers,
>> 
>> It has been a very interesting first week with the Omnipod 5 system, filled with positive hopes and some big frustrations. First off. I’ll say the set up of the OP 5 is simple and my trainer and Dr walked me through everything very well. I can change the pods and even give calculated doses with zero problems using the OP app on my Samsung S10E smart phone. 
>> The app is about 65 to 70% accessible with Talkback. I can start/end a pod, adjust carb intake, Read current insulin on board, current CGM reading. All of the tabs for information and most menus are useable. This is a great first step in having a fully accessible insulin pump.
>> 
>> The app falls flat on it’s face when it comes to adjusting carb corrections, target BG, insulin sensitivity, and I am extremely lucky to have a great wife that helps with the adjustments. I will say after you find the correct correction ratios the algorithm should take over and learn from your readings and values put into the controller app.
>> 
>> I’ll send another email in a few weeks on my progress with the new pump.
>> 
>> Ed Worrell
>> 
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