[Diabetes-Talk] dexcom

Tue Mar 21 01:45:21 UTC 2023

I found it was a misunderstanding on my part.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of David
Andrews via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 6:36 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: David Andrews <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom

The iPhone generally puts downloaded apps in the first open slot. So, if you
hav e multiple screens of apps, go to the end of the last one and work your
way back.

Dave

At 07:33 PM 3/20/2023, you wrote:
>I have another weird problem, I have downloaded the Dexcom G7 app, but 
>I can't find it on my phone anywhere, I've looked in all my folders and 
>in the doc and it just not there.
>
>Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
>Ham call K5FPT
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
>Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 5:28 PM
>To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom
>
>Correct, there is no need to use the dexcom reciever. You just log on 
>the app, and use it if you like.
>
>To apply the sensor you simpply twist the bottom piece off, mash it 
>against the spot you want to apply it, and press the button.
>You need to make sure your pressing hard enough otherwise the button 
>will not push. It is a built in safety thing to keep the button from 
>being pressed on accident.
>
>The code to activate the sensor is on the side opposite of the button.
>So imagine exactly where the button is, on the opposite side.
>
>To scan the code I use the built in photo scanner in the dexcom G7 app.
>I make sure the applicator button is at the verry back, and put my 
>phone about 8 inches or so in front. It seems to work best when you 
>have the phone already lined up when you open the scanner.
>
>If you use seeing AI, using the document scanner, the first 4 didget 
>numbers you here seems like it might be the code. In case you can't get 
>the built in scanner to work, that could be worth a shot.
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>If you still need me to call just let me know.
>
>
>On 3/20/23, Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk 
><diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>wrote:
> > Scott, can you call me at 360-521-5380? I have a few questions I 
> > would like to ask you.
> >
> > Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
> > Ham call K5FPT
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 6:00 PM
> > To: mota1252 at gmail.com; Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Taylor Scott <taylor9209 at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom
> >
> > Hi, I've been using the dexcom G7 for almost 3 weeks.
> >
> > Some of the screens in the app could be done a little better, but 
> > using the screen recognition mode in iOS, most everything can be done.
> >
> >
> >
> > On 3/17/23, Milton via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >> I have downloaded the G7 app for my iPhone 14 Pro and it is working.
> >> I'm now waiting for supplies and hopefully all will go well.
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> >> d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 1:19 PM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> >> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom
> >>
> >> Are the phones working with the g seven?
> >> That would be nice.
> >> The last thing I read was they still had to work out the bugs.
> >> Dar
> >> Original message:
> >>> I've uninstalled and reinstalled it several times I'm sure it is 
> >>> the sensor because I have had no problem with this current sensor 
> >>> I'll be glad when I get the G7.
> >>
> >>> 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, March 16, 2023 5:49 PM
> >>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >>> Cc: debbiewunder at charter.net
> >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom
> >>
> >>> Hi, have you tried uninstalling your Dexcom ap? I have had to do this.
> >>> My first go to  is first shutting down my phone, it sometimes is 
> >>> the fixer of all things both good and bad.
> >>
> >>> Debbie
> >>
> >>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf 
> >>> Of d m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> >>> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2023 6:56 AM
> >>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >>> Cc: d m gina <dmgina at mysero.net>
> >>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dexcom
> >>
> >>> My dexcom doesn't talk on the phone any more.
> >>> Has anyone had this problem, and if so how did you solve it?
> >>> So far it just says waiting 30 minutes.
> >>> Well I am on the 3rd day of waiting 30 minutes.
> >>> my question is if I change this out will I have the same problem?
> >>> I did call dexcom where they say my unit is still working.
> >>> Just some thoughts.
> >>> Dar
> >>
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