[Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the dexcom?

Mon May 1 21:58:10 UTC 2023

Thank you, prayer is always good!

Walt

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Les Fitzpatrick via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 5:43 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Les Fitzpatrick <lfitz50 at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the dexcom?

Praying now Walter.

Les fitzpatrickPiano Technician
Ham call K5FPT

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 2:41 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the dexcom?

I am taking one day at a time. Trying not to over do it has been my greatest concern. Please keep me in your prayers.  Thank you

Walter

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Dar via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 11:29 AM
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Cc: Dar <dmgina at mysero.net>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: Opinions between, the libre models, or the dexcom?

I am sorry you had a stroke!  
Hope yu feell better soon!  

Dar
Every saint has a past, 
Every sinner has a future 

> On May 1, 2023, at 12:22 AM, Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Please forgive me, I am recovering from a stroke and left out the most
> important point. Your reading will vary based on where the blood is taken
> from. I have my G6 at the top of my stomach, the blood for a glucose monitor
> is taken from your finger. There will be a difference in the levels based on
> this.
> 
> Now it is time for me to lay down. I think that I did a little too much
> today, but I will keep trying.
> 
> "Blind love is the answer, today, and for our future!"
> Walter
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com <walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com> 
> Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 1:38 AM
> To: 'Jude DaShiell' <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Subject: RE: [Diabetes-Talk] Opinions between, the libre models, or the
> dexcom?
> 
> Jude,
> 
> Your friend is correct, but the margin can be high or low. It is best to
> have a plan 2 ready to go until you feel comfortable with the reading from
> the CGM's. I did when I first got mine, now I can tell my levels based on
> how I am feeling do to monitoring my levels frequently and when my body has
> felt differently. It may be high or lower than I actually am, but close
> enough to make management decisions.
> 
> Walter
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
> Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2023 5:08 PM
> To: Walter Mitchell via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: walterl.mitch2 at gmail.com
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Opinions between, the libre models, or the
> dexcom?
> 
> Last year a friend who is also type 2 and uses one of those cgm's and
> perhaps has tried both told me the systems are routinely 8 to 10% low on
> readings as compared to traditional glucometers.  He may have got a better
> model by now so maybe his accuracy assessment changed for the better with
> that new model.  Usually paramedics do the finger stick when coming to give
> a diabetic another ride to hospitals unless that too has changed in the last
> few years.
> 
> 
> -- Jude <jdashiel at panix dot com> "There are four boxes to be used in
> defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order."
> Ed Howdershelt 1940.
> 
> 
> 
> 
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