[Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Tue Jun 13 17:32:36 UTC 2023

Thanks for the update on the dexcom g7 .  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 10:26 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Actually, if you ever have a problem with a sensor as I did, you do need to stop it. If you have to have an MRI, you do need to stop the sensor. 
I use the Seeing AI app to read the code. The number is on the applicator itself. It is a round cyllinder shape with a giant button on one side. If you place the applicator in front of you and aim the big button towards twelve o'clock, then the code is on the side closest to you. My problem is that there are so many numbers, it's often hard to figure out which one is the code.
I do like how easily it pairs the transmitter with the phone though.
But man that blue tooth is fussy! I actually did my first calibration yesterday and once I found it, it wasn't too bad. A lot more confirms and saves though. My first sensor was very inaccurate on my arm so tech support had me go back to my belly.
But I do know they're working on the app, as well as giving more customer service training to the team.
Stay tuned.
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 8:38 AM
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Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

That's exactly what I have experienced, and you don't need to stop the sensor anymore you just start the new one and it just works.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 3:10 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven

Hi Patricia.
This is one good thing about the G7.
Once the sensor expires, you get a 12 hour grace period.
This allows you to change the sensor at your convenience, not when the sensor says. lol Then when you add in the new warm up, all you have to do is apply the new one before that 12 hour period ends, you have 0 warm up time.

For example, I usually put on the new sensor 5 or 6 hours before the
12 hour grace period ends to let the new sensor ajust.
That way when I get the notice that the sensor has expired I just activate the new one, and I'm immediately getting readings again.
No warm up.

Veronica, something has changed some what recently on ending the sensor.
That isn't something I ever really do, but I do know that it used to be doable using the screen recognition option using Voiceover.
I just checked when you asked about ending a sensor though, and I can't get it to work anymore.
Maybe you can get it to work, but I'm wondering if an app or iOS update changed it.

On 6/13/23, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Not being able to stop the sensor a bit early or even very early. If 
> results are not accurate would be a real game changer for me. I do 
> hope they get this. Problem solved very soon as I was hoping to get 
> the G7 as soon as Tandem makes it compatible with my pump. I 
> frequently stop my sensor anywhere from a few hours to a day early to 
> avoid the inconvenience of having to change it during meetings, social 
> events, travel days. I also understand that the option where you can 
> calibrate is buried a bit deep in the app, and for some reason this is 
> something I tend to need to do more often than I would like due to in accurate sensor results.
> Patricia
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jun 12, 2023, at 10:06 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Okay, so you can't actually find the buttons either. I will report 
>> how people are handling it. Sometimes I need to change mine a little 
>> earlier, depending on what I'm doing. In this app, when you choose to 
>> stop or replace the sensor, it asks a bunch of questions. Why? All 
>> kinds of stuff.
>> Thanks for making me feel a bit better. <grin> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 9:55 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I just wait until it expires and then I start a new sensor and that works.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:54 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Less, yes, I am using version 16.3. In connections it also just shows 
>> me how much time I have left. So how do you stop your sensor?
>> That's where it should be. I just have the start and expiration time, 
>> then when I swipe, it goes to display devices. What sort of swipe 
>> gets you to the stop or replace sensor buttons?
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 6:23 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am using version 16.5 When I go to connections it just show me how 
>> many days I have left.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 5:27 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi Less.
>> I forgot to ask which version of iOS you are using. I'd really 
>> appreciate it if you could let me know. It shouldn't really make a 
>> difference, but I want to send all of the details to Dexcom.
>> Thanks.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:57 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I have a 14 pro and it works great.
>>
>> Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>> Ham call K5FPT
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, June 12, 2023 2:26 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi everyone.
>> I am using the G7 with an iPhone 13 pro. My advice, wait!
>> The most important thing for me is that VoiceOver can't recognize the 
>> stop sensor or the replace sensor buttons. I had Apple accessibility 
>> look at the screen and VoiceOver is not seeing those buttons as 
>> separate item. So it says sensor and that's it. Dexcom tech support 
>> says they've seen this with other users and hopefully they'll work on 
>> this one quickly. We cannot independently stop a sensor on the iPhone 
>> app.
>> Also, the blue tooth is really feeble. You really have to keep your 
>> phone in your pocket all the time or you'll lose the sensor reading. 
>> Most of the time it's quite accurate, but it's not so good about 
>> lows. I always feel my low before it says anything. I did not have 
>> this problem with the G6.
>> There are many odd looking screens. It took me two days to find 
>> calibration.
>> Oh boy! It's an event, which shows up in the history section under 
>> the profile tab.
>> Also, the data from Dexcom clarity comes up showing on the home 
>> screen. It makes the screen really chatty and busy. Once I figured 
>> out that I could take it off, things were easier to read and manage. 
>> I can still read the Clarity app and I don't go looking at my averages all that often anyway.
>> The alarms didn't do much for me either. It is nice that they have 
>> the quiet setting. Although when I went in there to look at it, the 
>> only way I could get out of it was to close the app and then come 
>> back in. That put me back on the main screen, in the glucose tab.
>> Sorry, yes it's cute. I like the 30-minute warmup and the grace 
>> period at the end. They claim that the sensor now goes in straight so 
>> we shouldn't have the problems that happen when we lie on the thing at night.
>> But it sure doesn't look like it has been tested much, for anyone, 
>> before releasing.
>> I had such excitement and high hopes. Kind of disappointed. Just my 
>> experience.
>> Veronica
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:31 PM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am an android user as well  .  I prefer android for the 
>> customization it offers.as  well I love Samsung devices,  and form 
>> and factor and choice in the Samsung line up.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:48 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: doula.jarboe at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>>     I'm on the Gbleg and am an Android user.  I did not have to 
>> logout of my Gblef app at all for the Gbleg app to work.  I'm pleased 
>> with the upgrade changes.  The alarms are pretty much the same.  Now 
>> you only get a ending reminder at the 24 hour mark.  At At least that 
>> was my experience with the one sensor I've gone through the ten days 
>> with.  You get a 12-hour grace period after the sensor dies that you 
>> can continue receiving readings.
>> Clarity information is now inside the Dexcom app which I think is helpful.
>> One thing I'd like to see improved is how the reading are verbally 
>> expressing and staying steady or going up and down.  It doesn't 
>> always match so well with what the graph shows.  The sensor is tiny 
>> and all one piece.
>> And the warmup time seems like a flash, maybe 20 minutes instead of 2 
>> hours.
>> Hope this helps all who are upgrading.
>> Warmly,
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> gary via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:52 AM
>> To: mota1252 at gmail.com; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: gmelconian619 at gmail.com
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Milton, question, how does the dexcom g7 work.   How are the alarms on the
>> dexcom g7 compared  to  the dexcom  previous versions. What has changed.
>> hoping that  things  will have improved between my insurance and 
>> dexcom for
>> g7 .
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:01 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> If you have the Dexcom G6 installed on your phone you will need to 
>> either remove the Dexcom G6 before you can install the Dexcom G7 or 
>> you need to logout from the Dexcom G6 before you can login to your Dexcom g7.
>>
>> HTH.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of d 
>> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, June 9, 2023 10:32 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom g seven
>>
>> I am excited about getting the g seven yesterday.
>> Now I was trying to down load the app where the silly thing says we 
>> don't have the same pass word.
>> I called over where they read the same one I put in.
>> So now I need to wait until the 27th to get the help to learn how to 
>> put this on, and get it set up in the app.
>> It seemed to me it took quite some time to travel here loll.
>> Just wanted to share.
>> Dar
>>
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