"I cut foru strips from the 4 inch tape and tape doen the paper patch on all four sides. Works great. 32 days!!"
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"Sorry. I meant alcohol swabs. Never used them w/my pods, dex or the injections. A doctor told me years ago the germs and bacteria on your skin live in harmony w/your body. In 20 years I haven't had any problem for not using alcohol swabs. :)"
"Alcohol prep? Never use alcohol."
"WOW! 32 days of accurate numbers!!
I'd tape it down w/Opsite Flexfix tape. She may have lotion or powder on her skin keeping the adhesive from adhering! Good luck.. 32 days of accurate numbers!!!"
"G4 is awesome even thought the Seven was too! G4 is MORE AWESOME!! Good luck to you."
"I totally agree. It's not worth the third week extra use for the hassle of '???' & weirdo readings. I just received another 90 day shipment of sensors and still have 6 or 8 from the prior shipment. My cup runneth over. I ♥…"
"Dexie vibrates and says "Change sensor soon". So you just do a 'stop sensor'...wait...a couple...minutes and then do 'start sensor'. All w/o taking the sensor off of course. I use Opsite Flexfix tape after the adhesive…"
"I meant change for the third week. I wear the sensor a week, restart it then change the next time it asks me to restart."
"I usually 're-up' one time then change for the second week. They start to go 'wonky' about them and drop off or get the dreaded ???. Good luck."
"Just got off the phone ordering pump pods. She offered 5 months instead of three months. Told her no in case new pods come out. Hope they are ok. I have a good experience with them."
"Always check the Dex before correcting. It can be dead on or WAY off."
"Sarah. I suspend mine completely for lows. 30 to 60 minutes.
HPNpilot: I find popcorn really bad too. Seems odd to me. Worse than cupcakes. :)"
"Yes. Many of us extend the sensor. I use the Opsite tape to tape it down after the first week and easily get 3 weeks each sensor. :)
Ellie in Dallas"
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- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 2 diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- comraderie and ideas
- Date diagnosed
- April 1, 1992
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.0
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Oral, Shots, Diet and Exercise
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- Tell us more about you (optional)
- Single person thinking of learning to use the OmniPod pump. Poor control and poor compliance issues.
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- At 7:13pm on November 1, 2011,
Linda G said… 
Thanks so much for counting me as a friend Ellie ♥ I too am a type 2!
luv.....linda in canada
- At 11:59am on October 31, 2011,
Doris D said… - No I use the MM pump. I'm Doris Hopper Dickerson on fb.
- At 11:12am on October 31, 2011,
Mary Beth Smith said… - I'm pulling for you to lick this carb-counting thing - you'll get the hang of it!! :)mb
- At 7:46am on October 31, 2011, Doris D said…
- At 1:40pm on October 30, 2011,
Shadow said… - Thanks for the add Ellie! Welcome to the club! My name is Michelle
- At 6:25am on July 19, 2011, Linda G said…
- Greetings, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ellie.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
- At 6:05am on July 19, 2011,
SEAGATOR said… - Happy,Happy Birthday,Ellie. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 3:33pm on July 19, 2010, Linda G said…
- How's it all going at your end Ellie? Any questions or comments?
Best wishes on your Special Day!
- At 4:34am on July 19, 2010, Doris D said…
- At 5:11pm on February 11, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabets Ellie.
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