[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 update.

[Melanie Torrance]

Has anyone had success getting reimbursed for a CGM if you are NOT on insulin, and on Medicare?
Melanie Torrance

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> On Sep 15, 2023, at 2:57 PM, Patricia Maddix via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Joy
> That is exciting that you will be getting the tandem pump. Keep us all posted on how it goes and don’t hesitate to reach out to those of us using that pump to brainstorm or share tricks of the trade.  I would also be interested in any tricks that you learn that I might add to my toolbox. I keep thinking that there’s got to be an easier way for a blind person to fill the cartridge with insulin then by following the current instructions. Right now it is a two-step process which involves having to get bubbles out of the syringe twice. First, when you draw up the insulin and then second when you have to draw the air out of the cartridge, remove the syringe from the cartridge get rid of the bubbles and then Put the needle back into the cartridge to put in the insulin. Just seems like a strange system to me. 
> Patricia.
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>> On Sep 15, 2023, at 11:45 AM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Veronica,
>> Thanks for sharing such exciting news!  I am still using the Dexcom G6
>> because I am in the process of signing up for the Tandem Pump.  So, with all
>> of these changes this will make it even easier for me to control my glucose
>> levels!
>> 
>> Warmly, Joy
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
>> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Friday, September 15, 2023 11:19 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom G7 update.
>> 
>> Hi everyone.
>> As my sensor fell off this morning, I found myself on the phone with Dexcom
>> again. I did learn a couple of interesting things.
>> First, in October, they are supposed to have a major update to their app.
>> The guy didn't know if it specifically addressed the missing stop and
>> replace buttons that we don't have. 
>> He also said that G7 would be compatible with the pumps which integrate with
>> Dexcom. He also said that they will be coming out with new overpatches in
>> October as well. Paws crossed.
>> And here's one more tidbit. If you need help figuring out how to do
>> something related to Dexcom, when you first call and get the robot, instead
>> of asking for technical support, you can ask for training and education.
>> They are there Monday through Friday from 6:00 am Pacific until 6:00 pm
>> Pacific. And yes, these people do know about VoiceOver. They knew about the
>> buttons that don't show. But it's a great place to go when you're learning
>> the Dexcom.
>> Veronica
>> 
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