"I wore the 7+ on my arm and now wear the G4 on my arm with no problems. The higher profile causes me no problems. I usually get 14 to 18 days per sensor, and the accuracy on my arm is better than previous locations."
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George Davis replied to Melissa M.'s discussion 'Sensor site on the arm?' in the group Dexcom Users"This site is on tudiabetes, showing how to place a sensor on the arm.
http://www.tudiabetes.org/group/dexcomusers/forum/topics/quick-dex-insertion-vid"
George Davis replied to NatalieHodge's discussion 'Adhesive TOTAL FAIL!!' in the group Dexcom Users"I always coat the adhesive with skin tac and then let it dry for a couple of minutes before applying it to my body. Lasts up to 3 weeks - never tried it past 3 weeks."
George Davis commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"Estel, CCS notified me that they will no longer supply my Freestyle Lite strips, so I changed suppliers. My new supplier, http://www.diabetesspecialty.com supplies everything. By the way, I just got a letter from Dexcom stating that they have…"
George Davis commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"Matt, check out this video to see a sensor installation on the arm: http://tinyurl.com/a639h3d"
George Davis commented on Manny Hernandez's group 'Animas Insulin Pump Users'"When will the Animas Vibe be approved by FDA, since it uses the Dexcom G4 sensor which was approved by FDA last week."
George Davis liked Team Low-Tech's discussion So what is the straight scoop on the Animas Vibe clearing FDA approval process?George Davis replied to olu Oog's discussion 'When you get a new DEXCOM kit, what do u do with old one?'"I don't order a new one until the old one stops working. They usually last 18 months."
George Davis commented on Manny Hernandez's video
An interview with Dr Faustman: the pancreas of many people with type 1 diabetes is alive!
"Great interview, Manny. It makes me want to try buying some BCG and experiment on myself ;-)"
George Davis replied to Benjamin McLaughlin's discussion 'Tips, Tricks, Advice for new Dexcom out of the box.' in the group Dexcom Users"Here is a video showing placement on the upper arm without assistance. I find this to be the most accurate site. Upper Arm insertion"
George Davis replied to Laurie Schatzberg's discussion 'Am I the only Cozmo user left on the planet?' in the group Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users"If you're still under warranty, Smith's will send you a new Cozmonitor."
George Davis replied to Laurie Schatzberg's discussion 'Am I the only Cozmo user left on the planet?' in the group Deltec Cozmo Insulin Pump Users"My Cozmo warranty expires in Jan 2013, and I hope to use it until it dies. There is not another pump on the market which offers Cozmo's capability.
My IRDA only works on an old computer which runs the Windows XP operating system. I can't…"
George Davis commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"I agree, onesaint, the LG VX8500 Verizon case is the best one available for Dexcom. They are becoming really hard to find, since that phone is rather old."
George Davis replied to David's discussion 'Case for the Dexcom 7 Plus?'"The cellphone case was for an LG VX8550. They can still be found on internet for around $10. The description will say original Verizon version with bonus wrist strap. I still have a spare one in its original package, and the barcode says LG8550CAS.…"
George Davis replied to Doug's discussion 'First really good sensor' in the group Dexcom Users"Where are you placing your sensor, Sandy?"
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