New Sensor Tonight 8-29-2021: DEXCOM

[Activity2004]

Hi everyone. This is an update on the sensor that was from the 23rd. Unfortunately, the sensor didn’t work that good as the last few had done.

For the last few days/nights, there were no readings and sensor error messages/alarms going off a lot of different times today. There were also a few last night before 10:30-11 pm. This was not helpful for me when I wanted to go to sleep.

This morning, I had to have a snack before breakfast today. My number was 100 mg/dl at 6:20 am. I had breakfast at 7 am. When I did my blood test, the receiver said I was 82-> at the time.

I called for a free replacement sensor tonight and it hopefully will be here between 3-5 days from now. We’ll see what happens when the time comes.

[Herman7275]

Do you have to pay for all these that don't work

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Goodness Leah, how frustrating for you. I hope the replacement will be better!

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Hidden]

I hope so, too, Sue. A few of the sensors did a lot better than this last one I removed tonight.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

I change the sensor either the day it’s the 10th day or sooner depending on the way the sensor is working.

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Hey poor you Leah…it’s a never ending drama these sensors.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Hidden]

This new sensor is okay so far. I will have to keep a very close eye on it, though.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Last night at 6:45 pm, I plugged in the receiver while during the warm up period. By the time I was having my bedtime snack, it was done charging. At 4:30 am today, my receiver was alarming that I had to charge the battery now. The battery is supposed to be okay for 2-3 days. I will have to see what I can find out from the Tech Support and ask for them to send me a free replacement receiver.

[LaceyLady Star]

Is it worth getting a sensor? I've not that long been diagnosed with T2 diabetes, my husband found a sensor, but when I looked into that brand it seemed more touble. I"ve recently come across Dexcom and wondered if that would be better. I swim and spa 3 times a week and also concerned about the adhesive in case it causes me a reaction.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to LaceyLady]

Some people have reactions to the adhesive backing, but they use the overlay patches to keep the sensor and transmitter on during warm temperature days.

I've used the CGM for 6 years and even with some issues dealing with some sensors, it has keep me from having extreme lows while sleeping at night. I always have the low alert set to go off at 80 mg/dl so I can do testing and maybe have a snack without needing any assistance since I can drop very quickly and not feel the lows happening.

[LaceyLady Star]

I had a partial knee replacement November 2019 and they hadn't listened to me about plaster glue allergy! Put on a big long dressing that had adhesive, 6 weeks later a nasty allergic reaction that took 2 months to go

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to LaceyLady]

Can you ask your doctor if there's a way to block the adhesive backing and still have everything be attached so it won't come off from the area you attach it?

[LaceyLady Star]

Thought I'd see what Dexcom said. Once it's started an irritation, my skin will just carry on, had this with physio on my foot with plaster tape.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to LaceyLady]

Can you ask the doctor for medical tape that can help with the sensor?

[LaceyLady Star in reply to Activity2004]

First I'd need to get one. I'm waiting for Dexcom to contact me so I can ask questions. TBH the adhesive patch should be hypoallergenic.