"You might want to check out this thread too. Even doing a search on opsite flexifix may pull some info on this. I personally don't cover the transmitter and don't have any problems. I've been very impressed with opsite (4")."
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QQMary replied to GoCeltics's discussion 'Opsite Flexifix' in the group Dexcom Users"Hi, I'm new to using the Dexcom G4. In the manual, it suggested that you don't tape over the transmitter, why is that? Does it interfere with the connection or make it less accurate?
I'm more comfortable covering the entire…"
SSD replied to GoCeltics's discussion 'Opsite Flexifix' in the group Dexcom Users"Here's another good website. Price is very cheap but it evens out with the shipping:
http://www.healthykin.com/p-1231-smith-and-nephew-opsite-flexifix-transparent-tape.aspx"
brokenpole left a comment for GoCeltics"Happy Birthday, GoCeltics!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
GoCeltics replied to SJR's discussion 'pre teen and dealing with highs' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"We have been going through this ourselves in the last year or so as well.... His basal rates have also increased sharply and I have to say we still get a lot of highs too ..I dont have any real solid advice except to also talk to your dr about what…"
GoCeltics replied to hcatlover06's discussion 'Dexcom transmitter and swimming' in the group Dexcom Users"So you dont cover the transmitter when you go swimming ?"
GoCeltics replied to Sue59's discussion 'I WON THE APPEAL !!!!! YAAAA !!!!' in the group Dexcom Users"YEAH ! ! Way to go !! So happy for you !!"
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GoCeltics replied to John's discussion 'Disaster Plan for Diabetes - what happens after 72 hours?' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Yikes - thanks for this thread and making me realize how I need to be more prepared for something like that."
GoCeltics replied to Valerie's discussion 'T1 and learnign how to drive' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"Love that you will be going through this too ! ! My son will be 15 in early Sept and will be able to get his permit then. As far as i know, we dont have to show a letter from the endo at the bureau to get a permit - I dont know why you would have to…"
GoCeltics replied to Gina's discussion 'Question: how to understand the info I've downloaded?' in the group Dexcom Users"Thanks for the link on fine tuning protocol !"
Linda G left a comment for GoCeltics"Greetings GoCeltics.....
Best Wishes on your Special Day....and on the next 364 days!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
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Hockey Mom replied to GoCeltics's discussion 'Crazy high bs during nighttime with teenage son' in the group parents of kids with Type 1"To check/adjust my 16 year old son's basals overnight when we went on the Omnipod pump, we did fasting basal tests. I thought it was great information and was upset no one had suggested it earlier.
For the first test, we did a low fat meal…"
"This is wonderful advice. We have the same issues, but deal with it by huge increases in basal (temporary) and just stay up until her numbers come back down.... lots of sleepless nights. However, although we adjust her correction factor as well…"
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- At 1:25am on November 11, 2011, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, GoCeltics!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 1:36pm on November 11, 2010, Linda G said…
- Greetings GoCeltics.....
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 9:35pm on May 24, 2010,
Jim Roach said… - Welcome to Tudiabetes GoCeltics!
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- At 6:52am on May 12, 2010,
Robyn said… - Hello and Welcome!
- At 6:37am on May 12, 2010,
Marie B said… - Hi Mom! If your loved one is a child, we have an active Group called "Parents of Kids with Type1" - click on Groups on the top banner to find it
- At 3:58pm on May 11, 2010,
Doris D said… - Looking forward to seeing you around here! Hope you enjoy us!
- At 2:15pm on May 11, 2010, Osob said…
- At 12:15pm on May 11, 2010, Doris D said…
- WELCOME TO OUR REALLY BIG FAMILY GOCELTICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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