I took a semi-unplanned week off from the dexcom. Some travel, some strip issues (doc’s office called in one touch BASIC strips, I didn’t notice they were wrong until opening the box, now I have to battle the pharmacy to swap them out).
Of course, in the meantime, this blog was listed by the diabetes OC and diabetesblognetwork and some folks have been visiting! Hello folks!!
I plan to re-connect tommorrow and will resume blogging about it then. But I will say, I’ve missed having it on! I’ve missed the ability to spot a high trend and nip it in the bud. And I’ve missed the motivational aspect of the instant feedback. Even though the numbers are not always accurate, the trending seems to be fairly on-target, and having it on was motivating me to count carbs better in order to avoid big spikes above the line.
The real goal, I think, is to motivate myself to avoid those spikes, just for the sake of avoiding those spikes!
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February 7, 2007 at 3:43 am
George
Hello there. I found your site on the OC directory and I put a link to your blog on mine.
I am really interested in hearing about your Dexcom. I have a Minimed 722 so when I have the cash (i hope soon) i want to check out there CGMS.
Welcome to the OC!
February 13, 2007 at 8:35 pm
Priscilla
I too am incredibly excited about finding this blog. The Dexcom is so new and I am so happy to be able to benefit from the experience of others.
I have had my Dexcom since the end of November. I LOVE IT NOW. I’ve had some ups and downs (literally). I had one really bad run of sensors and was about ready to give up. I’ve also been faced with the reality of the high’s and lows that I knew existed but weren’t so right in my face before.
Now… I am enjoying sensor bliss. I’ve had about two weeks of acurate readings, mostly within my range, and minimal reliance use my meter. I hope this lasts.
Has anyone figured out the best way to take off the glue from the sensor?
March 13, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Tiffany
Hello!
Like George I found your website via the OC directory and I’m very glad that I did. I love the name of your site; how creative!
I have been wearing a Paradigm RT CGMS unit for over 9 months and I just love being hooked up to a Con Mon.
There are quite a few of us CGMS’ers over at http://www.insulinpumpforums.com, including several Dexcom users. Please visit and join us if you have the time!
I look forward to reading more about you and getting to know you better.
Tiffany
IPForums: http://www.insulinpumpforums.com
My Blog: http://www.candiddiabetes.com
April 13, 2007 at 4:05 pm
Kerri.
Are you ever coming back?
August 7, 2007 at 2:54 am
Anthony
Hi. I just started using the 2nd generation Dexcom, the SEVEN. I’m having some good results with it so far.
Check out my blog for more details on my experience.
http://dexcomseven.blogspot.com