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Comment by John on June 15, 2012 at 3:21pm

Denys--I regularly fly within the US and to Europe with an Omnipod and Dexcom (I have also done it with a Cozmo pump, Medtronic pump, and Navigator). Put the gear (the Dexcom receiver), your meter (if you are carrying one), any other stuff in the tray. As you approach the screener, tell him/her that you are a diabetic with an insulin pump and have a glucose monitor embedded on your abdomen (point to the position). Usually, they have you walk through. I rarely set off the machine, but most recently when I did, they just wiped down my hands and tested the wipe.

In the past, it has been far more stringent. I have been pulled off to an examination room, had to pull up my shirt so they could see the device. I was asked if I could remove it--I said no. The longest delay was no more than 2 minutes. I actually have had more trouble when I forgot to empty change out of my pockets, or when I forgot about the Swiss army knife in my computer bag.

Comment by John on June 15, 2012 at 3:14pm

Comment by Denys on June 15, 2012 at 3:00pm

Hi guys,

I am flying to New York, I have CGM and insulin pump and I also carry test strips and insulin with me.
Could you please share with me how to avoid check in and checkout problems

Thanks,

Denys.

Comment by col09 on June 10, 2012 at 9:27am

Currently I am on the omnipod and have good control with no huge swings low or high. Is it worth going on the dexcom? Are thre other benifits? My insurance will cover the dexcom 100%

Comment by Natasha Bowlds on May 30, 2012 at 1:09pm

My son wears a spibelt for sports and loves it. It holds the receiver pretty tightly. There is one that they sell with two pockets so you could put some tabs, and bg monitor etc. in the other one. We have one but since his sports usually involve us spectating, he doesn't use it.

Comment by olu Oog on May 30, 2012 at 12:37pm

For 2 momentous events, i have almost abandoned my DEXcom CGM. 1. I got a pump last month and 2. I wasn't impressed with the service of a DEXcom reps.
I haven't missed the CGM as much as i thought I would. I will be back on any cgm technology that will integrate with pump, i honestly think I should'nt be poking my body in 2 diffrerent points to treat same medical issues. BTW, my insurance cover both pump and cgm 100%

Comment by Richard157 on May 30, 2012 at 9:42am

Some people pack their wet Dexcom in dry rice in a container. The rice pellets tend to draw the moisture out of the Dexcom. It can take a long time to work, but it is worth a try. I think this would have to be done very ASAP after the CGM has become wet.

Comment by Sam on May 30, 2012 at 9:25am

Does anyone like Otterbox or lifeproof make nice waterproof cases for the dexcom monitor? Similar to the cases that are popular for smart phones, ipods, etc...?

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.

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