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Comment by Kelly WPA on January 27, 2011 at 2:40pm

The Dexcom has not been approved by the FDA for kids under 18 so Dexcom is not officially able to talk to you about it. Your doctor can write a script for you to get one but Dexcom just can't "encourage" you to get one.

Comment by Joseph Boyd on January 27, 2011 at 2:30pm

strange, when I asked for information on Dexcom's website, I entered that it was for a person under 18, and it said the following :

We are unable to fulfill your request for information at this time. The SEVEN PLUS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System is a glucose-monitoring device indicated for detecting trends and tracking patterns in adults (age 18 and older) with diabetes. If you have any questions regarding the Dexcom SEVEN PLUS Continuous Glucose Monitoring System, please call Medical Affairs at 1-877-339-2664 for answers to your questions. Our Medical Affairs Department is available from 7:00AM to 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time (PST). You may also contact us via email at medicalaffairs@dexcom.com.

I guess I will call them. Thanks for your help!

Comment by Natasha Bowlds on January 27, 2011 at 1:45pm

My 10 year old has been using the Dex since May - and we love it.

Comment by AaronK on January 27, 2011 at 1:43pm

Joseph,
They sure can! My 4yo daughter's been using Dex 7 or about 2 months with pretty reliable and helpful data. It's not perfect but helps us keep the bg rollercoaster from being to wild.

Comment by Joseph Boyd on January 27, 2011 at 1:25pm

Can a person under 18 years old use the Dexcom CGM?

Comment by Angela Lee on January 21, 2011 at 6:33pm

Thanks a lot--I got it in! . . . . onesaint, thanks for the comic relief!

Comment by Andy on January 21, 2011 at 6:18pm

I usually don't use the latch because it angles the sensor, and that tends to hurt a little when I've just put them in. I just slide one side in, and pop the other in, and haven't had a problem doing that.

Comment by onesaint on January 21, 2011 at 6:13pm

gremlins jump out of your microwave and attempt to dine on your cats. =^) Just kidding!

Nothing really, just slide the sensor in, squeeze the front two latches, and lightly open the back two latches. Then push the back of the sensor in. Ive actually taken it out when it starts going "???" to ensure the pads (gold things) are clean.

Comment by Angela Lee on January 21, 2011 at 6:06pm

What happens if you break the latch before getting the sensor in?

Comment by Richard157 on January 20, 2011 at 8:57am

This user's group is outstanding. I am sorry for all thr Dexcom users out there who do not know about TuD and the excellent groups here. I have visited groups on other D sites, and they are very weak compared to the groups here.

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