Alternate Dexcom Charger
Hi All,
In my haste to pack our family of 4 for a 7 hour road trip to get to a funeral, I forgot to pack my daughter's Dexcom charger. Needless to say I was a bit stressed. It was Sunday when I realized it and Dexcom did not have anyone answering the phones.
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A CHARGER OUT THERE SOMEWHERE THAT WORKS TO CHARGE THE DEXCOM SEVEN PLUS? I
I was frantically searching the web to see if there may be a compatible cell phone charger or SOMETHING!!!!
I guess I will call Dexcom and see if I can purchase an extra charger to keep in her insulin bag but it would be nice to know if we have something to fall back on just in case.
Thanks and Happy day.
In my haste to pack our family of 4 for a 7 hour road trip to get to a funeral, I forgot to pack my daughter's Dexcom charger. Needless to say I was a bit stressed. It was Sunday when I realized it and Dexcom did not have anyone answering the phones.
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS A CHARGER OUT THERE SOMEWHERE THAT WORKS TO CHARGE THE DEXCOM SEVEN PLUS? I
I was frantically searching the web to see if there may be a compatible cell phone charger or SOMETHING!!!!
I guess I will call Dexcom and see if I can purchase an extra charger to keep in her insulin bag but it would be nice to know if we have something to fall back on just in case.
Thanks and Happy day.
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Permalink Reply by IMVic on
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where are you heading - perhaps someone there can let you borrow one for a recharge - lots of folks from many places on here - I've got a backup in the Atlanta area
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Permalink Reply by John on -
Although I like the idea of a rechargable receiver, this is one of the negatives. With a receiver powered by AAA batteries (like the Navigator), one could always find replacements.
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Permalink Reply by Brad Ringer on -
If you don't mind divulging the city and state where you are, there is a good possibility that someone who reads this fourm is near enough to you so you can use their charger. Reading between the lines, I don't think you are near me in central New Jersey or I would be glad to help you out.
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Permalink Reply by Jarral Ryter on -
I left mine on a trip and I got a hold of them and they would send it priority. I couldn't find anything with the same plug either. so I have two now. And if you are in Colorado I'd give my mine.
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Permalink Reply by BlessedMom on -
Thank you so much for your sweet offers guys. What a wonderful caring group of people you are!! We are back home. I was just trying to prepare for the next time. It was unnerving wondering if her monitor would shut off in the middle of the night. She has epilepsy also and lows seem to trigger seizures she never had before diagnosis.
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Permalink Reply by jims on
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First line of defense is always have a spare.
As an electronics engineer it is though most frustrating that the industry would be better served if they could settle on some chargers that are universal and common that could be used in pinch. Unfortunately not today, Dexcom like so many others all think they are in the battery and charger business as well and only their unique unit/battery could do the job.
I wonder if they offer a battery pack type cross charger or car cigarette plug cable to also charge the unit? Any thoughts? -
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