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Dexcom Water proof to the extreme!!!!

I know the receiver would not survive the forces of diving. I'm concerned about the transmitter connected to the site.

Replied Nov 3

Anyone switch CGMS "brands"?

I am awaiting shipment of the Dexcom. I own the MM but due to the size of the site I can't seem to keep tissue healthy enough to keep a pump site and a CGM site going with it. I'm planning on using...

Replied Nov 2

Dexcom Approved by insurance today!!!
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So my insurance will cover everything 80%. I'm awaiting my doctor to write a letter of medical necessity and get the final go. How long did it take to get your unit after you got approval? I'm rea...

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Oct 27.

300+ Pricks Per Lancet

My wife works for Roche Diagnostics and she brings home pictures of what a lancet looks like before and after a single use. I can tell you that one lancing really does dull the blade. I'll see if I...

Replied Oct 25

 

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November 11
I know the receiver would not survive the forces of diving. I'm concerned about the transmitter connected to the site.
November 3
And if you accidentally get the Dexcom Receiver wet, Dexcom will not replace it. You will have to pay for a new Receiver out of pocket.
November 3
Not sure if Dexcom is waterproof to the extent of participating in scuba diving, but the Receiver (which is where you get your blood sugar readings) is most definitely NOT waterproof. If you are interested in looking at your blood sugar WHILE scub...
November 3
I am awaiting shipment of the Dexcom. I own the MM but due to the size of the site I can't seem to keep tissue healthy enough to keep a pump site and a CGM site going with it. I'm planning on using the Dexcom and the alternate sites (arms, legs, r...
November 1
3 days after approval (well, not counting the weekend, but 3 business days)... my actual approval process once my insurance had everything took about a week. Getting Dexcom to submit everything to my insurance took quite a bit longer. All told the...
October 26
October 26
Congrats, Brian. I started using the Dexcom last month and I won't go without one now. It's amazing how much I look at it and how many BG disasters it's already prevented. It definitely makes your life better. Good luck!
October 26
October 26
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October 26
Brian Wulff added a discussion
So my insurance will cover everything 80%. I'm awaiting my doctor to write a letter of medical necessity and get the final go. How long did it take to get your unit after you got approval? I'm really excited about this thing!!
October 26
Brian Wulff joined Bernard's group
Are you hooked up with one of these new devices? Have you advice to give others that are interested in trying one out? Join the CGM group and share your knowledge.
October 25
Don't get the receiver wet. I speak from experience. The transmitter should be good. Since its solid I don't think depth would affect it. All I'd be concerned about is keeping the transmitter adhered to my body. Terry
October 25
My wife works for Roche Diagnostics and she brings home pictures of what a lancet looks like before and after a single use. I can tell you that one lancing really does dull the blade. I'll see if I can get the pictures to post here. That said I s...
October 25
Brian Wulff added a discussion
ok... This is my first post to tudiabetes.org. I have been diabetic for almost 25 years and so far have managed the disease very effectively. I'm in the process of getting a Dexcom unit to help even more!!!! My question is how 'waterproof' is th...
October 25
October 25

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Indianapolis, IN
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
February 1, 1985
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
6.7
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Minimed 722
What is the address for your Facebook profile, if any?
http://www.facebook.com/BrianWulff?ref=profile
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
Looking for info on the Dexcom System
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
Internet searches
What do you do for a living?
Vendor Mgr within the pharma industry

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At 6:05pm on October 26, 2009, Josiah Aarron Hammer said…
No just a free diver when I can live to learn how to scuba tho. Invoked with anything that has to do with the ocean.
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