Raise your hand if you just knew that my post about straight lines would be followed with my first post about crazy numbers!
I woke up Saturday morning and promptly accidentally popped out my infusion set. I was not at home, and was ill prepared, so it took 45 minutes to get a new set in. During that time, I watched my blood sugar’s steady climb from the 130’s to the 230’s. Once I was reconnected, I turned the corner and dropped back down below my ‘high’ line.
Unfortunately, I either over-corrected or I misjudged my lunch (a bowl of Frosted Mini Wheats), as I dropped into the 50’s (warned by both my body and my DexCom.) Overtreated that and scooted back up. Get the picture?
Today was day 5 of my first sensor, and it was starting to bother me. I also started to see just a few odd readings, so I decided to insert a new sensor. No problems with the insertion, and I’m back to solid readings and a pain-free site. Now, all that’s left is to manage my weekend eating and hopefully return to a more even keel.
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January 22, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Jen
Right. So you had a typically frustrating D day. I hope you’re back in the saddle today. My lines tend to look like a sine wave… but I’m getting better at keeping them within the high-low lines.
The most frustrating thing to me are the “shower spikes”. Do you use the shower covers? I do not because I am allergic to lots of adhesives. I called tech support over the weekend, and the person with whom I spoke suggested using Glad Press & Seal over the sensor while showering. I have been to the store twice since then, and both times forgotten to buy some… But I’ll let you know how it goes when I try it.
The tech also told me to not take any Tylenol while using the DexCom because it will totally mess up the readings. This was news to me…although it might have been covered in your training.
January 22, 2007 at 10:57 pm
robobetic
I haven’t used the shower covers yet – I have some but keep forgetting to bring them upstairs
I have used those IV prep tape thingies – I have tons from pump orders. I use a piece of the paper that peels off to prevent the tape from sticking to the sensor itself. So far so good. Love the press & seal idea!
I had no idea about the Tylenol. thanks!
January 31, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Jen
Just wanted to check in and let you know that the Glad Press N Seal seems to be working well for me! On the days when my sensor gets really wet, my DexCom gives me the big X and I have to wait at least 2 hours before trying to calibrate it. When I get the size of the Press N Seal right, everything stays on target and life is just a bit easier.
February 6, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Kerri.
Hey – came over this way via the OC blog and wanted to welcome you to the ’sphere. I write a diabetes blog called Six Until Me. (www.sixuntilme.com) and I’ve been diabetic for the last 20 years, pumping for three years. I’ve been thinking about giving a CGMS a shot (ha!), so I’ve been reading up on blogs like yours and others who are giving these gadgets a go.
I’d love to have you stop by my blog, if you have the time, and I’ll be adding you to my blogroll this afternoon.
Best,
Kerri.