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Comment by KML on May 30, 2012 at 5:45am

Hi! I just started using the Dex7, I like it so far. For those that are runners, how do you carry it? I felt so loaded yesterday, with all the supplies i need to carry when running?

Comment by The Frizbian on May 30, 2012 at 5:06am

I dropped my in the pool about 4 days ago. There was so much water it was under the screen. I let it dry out for 3 days and it looked like it was going to work yesterday, but then after the 3 hour initial wait, it started vibrating and making a loud beep that went on until the battery died. I'm trying again this morning and so-far-so-good except that the battery says fully charged when I know it isn't.

Also, Dexcom told me yesterday, that in the first year you can get it replaced for $199 if you damage it. That's a lot of us, but it is much better than the thousands I paid initially.

Comment by aztype1 on May 29, 2012 at 11:08pm

Dexcom...water-resistant after all?
Hi all, I have been using my new Dexcom since January and absolutely love everything about it. While on vacation on Sunday, I accidentally picked up a towel that my Dexcom was on and watched it fall directly into the sink full of water. I quickly picked it up, wrapped it in the towel and thought...it's done. I'll have to buy a new receiver. The next thing I did was shake it up and down, watching and listening ot the water pour out of the port. Then I really thoguht, that's the end. Much to my surprise, especially since it says all over the maual to not let it get any water on it, my Dexcom never stopped working. When this happened it was inside the gel-like grey cover it came with, which is the only thing I can think of that protected it. And it has been fine ever since. Thought I'd share, and hopefully if any of you even et yours wet, this story will save you some of the initial panic.

Comment by Richard157 on May 29, 2012 at 4:58pm

I have seen several users say they calibrate only when their Dexcom reading is in their comfort zone. That may get the Dexcom used to the range where you want to be. Then you might see fewer readings that are much higher/lower than your meter. i am just guessing here, but that thought has occurred to me.

Comment by Rebecca on May 29, 2012 at 8:45am

So I don't know if it will help but I don't enter any blood glucose readings unless it's off by more than 20 points. This sometimes leaves 2-3 days between calibrations. Of course I get bad sensors that are off more often but I've really found that the fewer readings entered the better it stays on track. Also, I avoid entering readings at extreme highs or lows as they seem to really sway the graph off track.

Comment by The Frizbian on May 29, 2012 at 7:27am

Same here, Danimal08. I have noticed that is usually worse when I manage to get the censor in a spot that gets brushed a lot.

Comment by NoSugarAdded on May 29, 2012 at 6:36am

I love my dexcom!! don't get me wrong I do love my CGM but I can't stand when its off more than that 20%! my dexcom is off up to as much as 100 points and I do not add in my finger sticks unless it asks me to or I find out its way off I'll try to get it back on track. it also loves to wake me up in the middle of the night and tell me I'm low when I'm usually a lovely 120 or so!

any one else?

Comment by Phil Lindner on May 18, 2012 at 6:22pm

When I got my first Dexcom Seven a few years ago I was getting very erratic readings compared to my fingersticks. I spoke with Dexcom's technical support and they told me I was entering too many fingersticks and that was the cause of the problem. They recommended to only enter readings when requested or if I do a fingerstick and the Dexcom was off by 50 or more. After following their advice my Dexcom reading have been more consistent with my regular glucometer. Needless to say, some sensors are more accurate than others but at least they are close. This was definitely a case of MORE NOT BEING BETTER.

Comment by Michael McClure on May 18, 2012 at 1:45pm

I don't think there's any limit, but the question is... why do you WANT to finger stick so many times? There's really no need.

Comment by Parrformance on May 18, 2012 at 12:03pm

How often is too often to enter a BG number into my Dex from my meter in a day?

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