"I've had a 7plus for nearly a year and find upper inner thigh to give most consistent readings. Using abdomen seemed to be upset by trousers & belt. I always put the sensor horizontal. 21 days is my record."
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brokenpole left a comment for Brian"Happy Birthday, Brian!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Linda G left a comment for Brian"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you dear Brian... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)"
john replied to Brian's discussion 'Dexcom 7 shows ??? not glucose.' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I tried one out for a week and got this quite a few times. Now, I see that several people are saying that you have to have the transmitter on the same side of your body as the receiver is on. Really? It's a radio transmitter and at that short…"
Brian left a comment for Manny Hernandez"Hallo Manny, Best Wishes to you and to all TuDiabetics in 2012. I have now had a CGM for one month which led me to think how lucky we all are with the extraordinary advances seen in detecting and measuring glucose thu' the ages. I have written…"
Manny Hernandez left a comment for Brian"Thanks, Brian!! I look forward to learning from you as much as I can. You set an example for all of us to follow."
Donna H left a comment for Brian"Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community."
Brian commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Well I think I have solved my Dexcom conundrum and the solution was to read and follow the instructions in the Green Book 3.5 . I had omitted the vital step after inserting the sensor of retracting the needle so I was withrawing the sendor still…"
Brian left a comment for Manny Hernandez"Manny many thanks for friendship from a man I so much admire. You are doing marvellous work with TuDiabetes. Brian"
Manny Hernandez left a comment for Brian"Welcome to the TuDiabetes family, Brian!!! It is an honor to have you as a member. How did you hear about us, if you don't mind me asking?"
Brian posted a blog postDexcom 7 troubles
Well I got fed up and fitted a new sensor but ohh dear now instead of ??? I read ERR 1' so I looked in the good green book , one more fingerstick and Bingo its working! Thank you all for listening. BrianSee More
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- using a CGMS and need advice
- Date diagnosed
- March 1, 1939
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.0
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Shots
- Tell us more about you (optional)
- Had Type 1(before the name was thought of) since 1939. My father was a doctor so I was diagnosed early-age 7. On pig insulin straight away. Eventually became a Dr myself at St Thomas's London and became specialist Haematologist. Retired 1989. 2 hip replacements. Coronary bypass 2010.
Still going strong.
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Dexcom 7 troubles
Posted on December 8, 2011 at 2:26pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well I got fed up and fitted a new sensor but ohh dear now instead of ??? I read ERR 1' so I looked in the good green book , one more fingerstick and Bingo its working! Thank you all for listening. Brian
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- At 9:04am on July 8, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Brian. I wish for you a most wonderful day, ENJOY!!!
- At 6:24am on July 8, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, Brian!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 5:20am on July 8, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you dear Brian...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 2:01pm on December 12, 2011,
Marie B said… congrats on being featured!
- At 2:52pm on December 11, 2011, Manny Hernandez said…
Thanks, Brian!! I look forward to learning from you as much as I can. You set an example for all of us to follow.
- At 5:47am on December 11, 2011, Donna H said…
Welcome to TuDiabetes! Check out some of the groups -- it's a great way to get to know the community.
- At 5:25am on December 10, 2011,
lotsofshots said… 
- At 6:12pm on December 8, 2011, Linda G said…
Bravo for being a featured member Brian :)
- At 4:42pm on December 8, 2011, Manny Hernandez said…
Welcome to the TuDiabetes family, Brian!!! It is an honor to have you as a member. How did you hear about us, if you don't mind me asking?
- At 12:01pm on December 8, 2011, Linda G said…
Welcome home Brian. Thank you for sharing a bit about yourself.
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends ♥
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
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Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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Take care....and keep in touch!
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