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For users of a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring ("CGM") device
Just as a reminder with the recent release of the new Dexcom G4 to the US market--it is NOT okay to post about previous models or older sensors as being 'for sale' on this site.
It is a violation of the Terms of Use because it is a prescription device, and any such efforts will unfortunately be removed.
We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association (http://www.cr3diabetes.org), which accepts unexpired glucometer and insulin pump supplies, or alternatively you may talk to your physician's office or other local medical group to discuss donating them to those in need of assistance.
Thank you all for kindly refraining from this activity.
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G4 Got Rained On
Started by Benjamin McLaughlin. Last reply by Adrienne Berry 1 hour ago. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Flying with G4
Started by Amy M. Last reply by bort269 1 hour ago. 13 Replies 0 Likes
G4 Platinum is fragile - Accuracy much better but plastic is VERY fragile
Started by Doug. Last reply by KevinMR 6 hours ago. 26 Replies 0 Likes
Frequent G4 Sensor Failures on Slender Person
Started by Firehead. Last reply by Firehead yesterday. 6 Replies 1 Like
Extending sensor life beyond 1 week
Started by Cherylou. Last reply by Clare on Sunday. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Will a large Frio bag hold two sensors?
Started by Siri. Last reply by Siri on Sunday. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Bike riding with G4
Started by Thas. Last reply by Parrformance Jun 13. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Dexcom: The Good and the Bad
Started by TracyUNCC. Last reply by Sarah Kay Jun 10. 17 Replies 0 Likes
martial art and dexcom G4
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Blood during site insertion
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G4 Newbie Questions
Started by E. Louise. Last reply by E. Louise Jun 7. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Why some meters work better with Dexcom G4 than others
Started by Siri. Last reply by jm Jun 7. 5 Replies 0 Likes
G4 sensor wire detached and the sensor failed
Started by Deb. Last reply by Korrie Jun 6. 4 Replies 0 Likes
WOW I'm Impressed!
Started by artwoman. Last reply by Deb Jun 6. 23 Replies 1 Like
LOVE the new G4 for my swimmers!
Started by aliceclones. Last reply by aliceclones Jun 5. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Sensor failure then ??? one hour into new sensor, now what?
Started by NatalieHodge. Last reply by Dondi Jun 5. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Dexcom Studio issue
Started by Isaac. Last reply by Dondi Jun 5. 2 Replies 0 Likes
G4 Transmitter - When did yours die?
Started by LACA310. Last reply by English lady Jun 5. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Is it true that wrong choice of meter makes your G4 less accurate?
Started by Siri. Last reply by DianaS Jun 4. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Running the G4 program on a mac?
Started by Amy. Last reply by E. Louise Jun 3. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by bort269 1 hour ago -
"Taking medications with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) while wearing the sensor may falsely raise your sensor glucose readings. The level of inaccuracy depends on the amount of acetaminophen active in your body and may be different for each person."
http://www.dexcom.com/safety-information
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Comment by Adrienne Berry 1 hour ago -
We just did a trial on the Dexcom an the CS personnel from Dexcom said that Tylenol is forbidden with the Dexcom. It binds to the cannula and makes the readings terribly inaccurate. We'd be disqualified from the trial of we needed to take Tylenol.
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Comment by Phil Lindner on June 9, 2013 at 8:09am -
It's sounds unusual that you say your BG flatlines on you Dexcom after taking Tylenol. From personal experience, and everything I've read, it has always caused false elevated readings.
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Comment by elaine peterson on June 8, 2013 at 12:18pm -
What do you mean by "flatlines?"
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Comment by Baby Tee on June 7, 2013 at 10:48pm -
My bg flatlines when I take Tylenol. It supposedly lasts until the tyenol is out of your system. I think it is about 6 to 8 hours for me.
I cannot take NSAIDS because of bad kidneys, so that limits pain meds.
Sure makes me miss the Navigator.
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Comment by Natalie ._c- on June 5, 2013 at 12:07pm -
Leigh there is a way, but I don't want to talk about it publicly. Message me privately, please.
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Comment by Leigh on June 5, 2013 at 11:15am -
I just got approved for the Dexcom. Yay! I'm changing from the mini-med CGM. I am a mac user. I understand that this only works with a PC. Is this true? Are there any mac users out there that can plug in the unit and download data to show charts, graphs, etc?
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Comment by bort269 on June 3, 2013 at 12:59pm
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yeah, that thread should be a sticky :-)
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Comment by Leigh on June 3, 2013 at 12:31pm
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Wow, thank you Bort269. I'm sold already. That's a no brainer. Thanks!!
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Comment by bort269 on June 3, 2013 at 12:11pm
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Welcome Leigh!
This thread should answer a lot of your questions about why we love the G4 so much more than the Minimed CGM:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/dexcomusers/forum/topics/any-minime...
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