Early Morning Sensor Fail Alarm: DEXCOM

[Activity2004]

Hi everyone,

This morning (3:45 am), my sensor that was inserted last Friday alarmed saying that it had FAILED! This was the worst time for that to happen since I also was sound asleep at the time and got a strange and sharp pain from the sensor/transmitter coming off from the skin. I had to catch the transmitter in my hand so it wouldn't fall on my bedroom floor and get hurt/dirty/broken. This was the first time that I've had a sensor fail when sleeping.

I inserted the new sensor today after breakfast because I wouldn't have been able to do the calibrations in the 2 hour warm up otherwise. Plus, when it's in the 2 hour warm up period, you don't get any results. This wouldn't have helped me the rest of the morning.

At my job, I had done the calibrations and the new sensor so far has been working fairly well. I will see how it goes by the time next week comes. I will let you know any updates when I can.

How's your day/evening/night going so far?

[Bobbi6]

Oh so sorry you have to deal with this. It must get so frustrating. Hope things go smoothly now for a long while. 😁

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Bobbi6]

Thank you for the reply. I will have to see what happens soon.😀👌

[lfn1]

That is very scary! Its hard to go back to sleep in that situation and makes for a longer day. Hoping this replacement works!

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to lfn1]

I will have to call for a replacement if this one fails, as well.

[ThreeSmiles]

Hi Leah - well you know what I have to say about those sensors and it isn’t polite! Still if that truly is the only option it’s a crying shame ☹️👎🏻.

Miles

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to ThreeSmiles]

I will have my Endocrinology appointment on Monday, so I will have to see what my doctor says.

[Hidden]

Hi Leah, poor you, are there any other options as these seem very unreliable. ☹️

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Hidden]

I will have to check with the Endocrinologist and see what he wants me to do. It's going to be at 9:30 am for the appointment next week. I will let you all know what's going on when I get back.

I want something that has a way to tell me that I'm running low and still be able work correctly without failing earlier than it's suppose to. Also, I want something that doesn't have to have me do so many tests a day/night.

[HOBIEONE]

REALY GOOD LUCK WITH next one

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to HOBIEONE]

Thank you for saying that, HOBIEONE ! So far, the newest sensor is doing okay.

[HOBIEONE]

I will keep my pinkies Xed ! Am off to Windermere tomorrow for a few days. Weather does not look great ?

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to HOBIEONE]

is it going to rain? Out here, we are getting the upper 90's and partly cloudy for both days.

With my appointment for the morning on Monday, I hope the A1c result is close or less to what the DEXCOM system thinks it should be.

[HOBIEONE]

I don't know how you fit everything in. You don't sit still which is the best way! Keep going Leah.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to HOBIEONE]

Thanks HOBIEONE ! I try!

[ThyroidThora]

Gosh, not another problem with your DEXCOM! It must be getting you down worrying about it all the time.

TT x.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to ThyroidThora]

Sometimes, I do get a little worried, but I call Tech and get them to do something about it.