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Dondi replied to Fabian's discussion 'Here is a fix to run Dexcom Studio with Windows 8' in the group Dexcom UsersDondi replied to Fabian's discussion 'Here is a fix to run Dexcom Studio with Windows 8' in the group Dexcom Users"I would like others to reply if they, having tried this, find that it works. If it does it will be a great service to the community. Thank you!"
Mark Oldham replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"If I lay on the sensor, or if I go to sleep dehydrated, it will go low on me at night.
If it goes low from laying on it, I get up and move around for a few minutes, drink some water, go back to bed, without calibrating, it is back on target within a…"
Dondi replied to Leata's discussion 'Sensor/Transmitter Through Security at Airports?' in the group Dexcom Users"I have not traveled out of the country yet but my Doctor has said she would give me a letter to take with me when traveling to verify my medical need for such device and any special need like not scanning receiver and such. I may be that your Dr.…"
Amber replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"Same thing happened to me last night...crazy readings while lying on my sensor."
Richard157 replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I used the Dex 7+ in 2010 and 2011 and had the same experiences. I was within 20 points of my meter readings about 50% of the time, but that is not good enough for me. My insurance stopped covering CGM's in late 2011 so I rarely use a sensor…"
Brad Ringer replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I have been off by 100 mgdl or more at times on Systen 7. I sometimes will treat a low without a finger stick, especially if I don't feel "right". I never treat a high without verfying with a finger stick. I bring you hope. On my G4,…"
Dondi replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"Thank for your responses. I have learned now to check with finger stick, part of the problem though is I was sound asleep and took awhile to get awake. Don C."
Clare replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I always check if dex says LOW. 9 times out of 10 I am in fact low or at least getting there but there is always that tenth time when the dex is off. It takes a long time for dex to recover from a LOW so it will read 40 and a fingerstick will read…"
jmhnyc replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I have had similar experiences although not as dramatic as 100 - alarm went off while I was sleeping saying 55 and my meter said 110 when I double checked right after the alarm went off. My dr advised me to always double check the lows with a meter…"
Amy replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I always check my sugar levels to see if it matches the dexcom...if not I calibrated it just for safety measures. Always check the levels first before basal or fixing a low"
HPNpilot replied to Dondi's discussion 'Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off' in the group Dexcom Users"I *always* do a fingerstick before taking action. Yes, the Dexcom can be WAY off....more so the 7+ than the G4. It can be off in either direction too.
It may be my imagination, but one of the things that seems to screw it up is sleeping with the…"
"Always check the Dex before correcting. It can be dead on or WAY off."
Dondi added a discussion to the group Dexcom Users
Last night around 1:30 A.M. I awoke to the sound of my Dexcom 7 Alarm going off
It woke me up, I looked and it was a low BG alert, it said I was at 40. I immediately got up went to the ref rig and gulp down an orange juice, then gobbled some additional carbs. As I sat down I started to think. My BG was around 101 when I went to sleep about 11:00 and hadn't eaten anything before going to bed. I got up took my BG with a finger prick it was maybe 10 minutes after the alert. My BG was 138 even though my Dex was reading 39 at that point. Thats 98 points difference. I know it…See More
rick phillips left a comment for Dondi"Dondi Happy Birthday !!! Here is wishing you a wonderful and happy birthday. I hope the coming year will be full of blessings, joy and the wonderful love of family and friends."
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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?
- Learn better ways of dealing with problems
- Date diagnosed
- January 1, 2010
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Omnipod and Dexcom 7+
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- Retired Computer Engineer who lost his Pancreas in surgery. love to camp in my RV, travel country. Also enjoy motorcycles.
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- At 7:36pm on April 14, 2013, rick phillips said…
Dondi Happy Birthday !!! Here is wishing you a wonderful and happy birthday. I hope the coming year will be full of blessings, joy and the wonderful love of family and friends.
- At 9:03am on April 14, 2013,
Linda G said… 
Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer.
New happiness that stays throughout the year...
Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES Dondi!!
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- At 2:55pm on January 16, 2013,
Jim Roach said… Welcome to TuDiabetes Dondi!
- At 1:07pm on January 16, 2013,
Marie B said… hello and welcome to the community Dondi! let me know if you have any questions.
- At 2:27am on January 15, 2013,
brokenpole said… Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 12:39am on January 15, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… WELCOME to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
- At 6:22pm on January 14, 2013, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home Dondi!!
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,
click on "all groups". 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.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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