Re: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps

[Lynda Ingraham]

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> On Jun 3, 2021, at 9:13 PM, Simon A Fogarty  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Linda,
>  
> Sudden drops are always going to be an issue for you but things you could 
> look in to would be the
>  
> Freestyle Libre Link
> Which has a very accessible app for the iPhone,
> And the sensor is approx. 1.25 inchs diameter and is attached to the back of 
> your arm while in use,
>  
> Usage time is approx. 14 days,
> Possibly shorter if in the USA (not sure why).
>  
> They are a product of Abbott diabetes care which is a Uk company I believe.
>  
> I use these myself as a type 1 / insulin dependant diabetic.
>  
> There is also another product called  dexcom
>  
> These are again a CGM device which can talk to your mobile phone via a usable 
> app on the phone.
> The Dexcom also has a Bluetooth attachment which means unlike the libre link 
> you don’t have to scan the sensor to get the BG reading.
>  
> The Dexcom can talk directly to your phone / app via Bluetooth every I think 
> its 5 minutes and therefore gives you a more constant glucose reading.
>  
> Also both systems apps allow you to setup alert / alarms that if readings are 
> to low, they will not just tell you but can be made to send a message to 
> important other who can then carry out any assistance if required.
>  
>  
> As for apps re food / glicemic index etc,
>  
> There are probably a lot but you would be best to check out what is available 
> in your country of residence,
> I don’t’ think the app I have for new Zealand would be of any good to you in 
> your nation of origion
>  
> Hope this helps.
>  
> Good luck
>  
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> Sent: Friday, 4 June 2021 5:13 am
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> Subject: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps
>  
> Hi Everyone,
>  
> I an a non-insulin dependent diabetic. Recently diagnosed after having Covid. 
> My knowledge of tools to manage blood sugar is limited to talking 
> glucometers. My problem is this, my blood sugar drops so rapidly, by the time 
> I realize there is a problem, it is too late. Are there any apps that would 
> work along with a patch that could alert me to the fact my sugar is dropping 
> rapidly? I am afraid to work my dog outside alone for fear of having a severe 
> hypoglycemia attack.
>  
> Also, has anyone found an accessible app for determining the glycemic index 
> of various foods?
>  
> Thank you in advance,
>  
> Lynda  
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>  Thank you very much for all the good information that you all have shared 
> with me. I appreciate it very much.

Who makes the Dexcom? Is that the name of the company? And is there a specific 
model that I need to look at?

Thanks again.

Lynda

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RE: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps

[Simon A Fogarty]

Hi Linda,

Sudden drops are always going to be an issue for you but things you could look 
in to would be the

Freestyle Libre Link
Which has a very accessible app for the iPhone,
And the sensor is approx. 1.25 inchs diameter and is attached to the back of 
your arm while in use,

Usage time is approx. 14 days,
Possibly shorter if in the USA (not sure why).

They are a product of Abbott diabetes care which is a Uk company I believe.

I use these myself as a type 1 / insulin dependant diabetic.

There is also another product called  dexcom

These are again a CGM device which can talk to your mobile phone via a usable 
app on the phone.
The Dexcom also has a Bluetooth attachment which means unlike the libre link 
you don’t have to scan the sensor to get the BG reading.

The Dexcom can talk directly to your phone / app via Bluetooth every I think 
its 5 minutes and therefore gives you a more constant glucose reading.

Also both systems apps allow you to setup alert / alarms that if readings are 
to low, they will not just tell you but can be made to send a message to 
important other who can then carry out any assistance if required.


As for apps re food / glicemic index etc,

There are probably a lot but you would be best to check out what is available 
in your country of residence,
I don’t’ think the app I have for new Zealand would be of any good to you in 
your nation of origion

Hope this helps.

Good luck

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Sent: Friday, 4 June 2021 5:13 am
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Subject: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps

Hi Everyone,

I an a non-insulin dependent diabetic. Recently diagnosed after having Covid. 
My knowledge of tools to manage blood sugar is limited to talking glucometers. 
My problem is this, my blood sugar drops so rapidly, by the time I realize 
there is a problem, it is too late. Are there any apps that would work along 
with a patch that could alert me to the fact my sugar is dropping rapidly? I am 
afraid to work my dog outside alone for fear of having a severe hypoglycemia 
attack.

Also, has anyone found an accessible app for determining the glycemic index of 
various foods?

Thank you in advance,

Lynda
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Re: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps

[Robert stigile]

Hello linda,
The alarms Andy is referring to on the free style libre only work for someone 
with enough sight to set them.
The version of the free style that will have alarms that someone like myself 
who is totally blind has not been approved by the fda yet.
If you are totally blind and need the high and low alarms i suggest the dexcom 
as its fully accessible and it also has the ability for someone else to recieve 
notifications that you are high or low.


Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
National Federation of the Blind of California
President San Fernando Valley Chapter
818-381-9568


> On Jun 3, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Andy Baracco  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi linda,
>  
> Sounds like you need a CGM, continuous glucose monitor.  This is a sensor 
> that attaches to your body, which comes with a reader that requires vision, 
> but they also have an iPhone app.  The Freestyle libre CGM has an app that is 
> accessible.  You can set high and low parameters which would trigger and 
> audible alarm when reached.  There is also the Dexcom 6 which works pretty 
> much the same way.  I can't vouch for the accessibility of the app for the 
> Dexcom but someone here might be able to.
>  
> Andy
>  
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> From: lynda.ingra...@gmail.com
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> Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2021 10:13 AM
> Subject: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps
> 
> Hi Everyone,
>  
> I an a non-insulin dependent diabetic. Recently diagnosed after having Covid. 
> My knowledge of tools to manage blood sugar is limited to talking 
> glucometers. My problem is this, my blood sugar drops so rapidly, by the time 
> I realize there is a problem, it is too late. Are there any apps that would 
> work along with a patch that could alert me to the fact my sugar is dropping 
> rapidly? I am afraid to work my dog outside alone for fear of having a severe 
> hypoglycemia attack.
>  
> Also, has anyone found an accessible app for determining the glycemic index 
> of various foods?
>  
> Thank you in advance,
>  
> Lynda  
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Re: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps

[Andy Baracco]

Hi linda,

Sounds like you need a CGM, continuous glucose monitor.  This is a sensor that 
attaches to your body, which comes with a reader that requires vision, but they 
also have an iPhone app.  The Freestyle libre CGM has an app that is 
accessible.  You can set high and low parameters which would trigger and 
audible alarm when reached.  There is also the Dexcom 6 which works pretty much 
the same way.  I can't vouch for the accessibility of the app for the Dexcom 
but someone here might be able to.

Andy

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  Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2021 10:13 AM
  Subject: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps


  Hi Everyone, 

   

  I an a non-insulin dependent diabetic. Recently diagnosed after having Covid. 
My knowledge of tools to manage blood sugar is limited to talking glucometers. 
My problem is this, my blood sugar drops so rapidly, by the time I realize 
there is a problem, it is too late. Are there any apps that would work along 
with a patch that could alert me to the fact my sugar is dropping rapidly? I am 
afraid to work my dog outside alone for fear of having a severe hypoglycemia 
attack. 

   

  Also, has anyone found an accessible app for determining the glycemic index 
of various foods? 

   

  Thank you in advance, 

   

  Lynda  


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Re: Diabetes Management & Glycemic Index Apps

[Robert stigile]

Linda,
You should look into the dexcom cgm
For more details feel free to contact me off list.
I also recommend joining the diabetes action network list which you will find 
many helpful and friendly diabetics.
Sincerely,

Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
National Federation of the Blind of California
President San Fernando Valley Chapter
818-381-9568


> On Jun 3, 2021, at 10:13 AM, lynda.ingra...@gmail.com wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Everyone,
>  
> I an a non-insulin dependent diabetic. Recently diagnosed after having Covid. 
> My knowledge of tools to manage blood sugar is limited to talking 
> glucometers. My problem is this, my blood sugar drops so rapidly, by the time 
> I realize there is a problem, it is too late. Are there any apps that would 
> work along with a patch that could alert me to the fact my sugar is dropping 
> rapidly? I am afraid to work my dog outside alone for fear of having a severe 
> hypoglycemia attack.
>  
> Also, has anyone found an accessible app for determining the glycemic index 
> of various foods?
>  
> Thank you in advance,
>  
> Lynda  
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