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Ra Chelle
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  • Jewell, IA
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You are welcome. I know that I have been lucky to get help out here on this site so I like to pay it forward.
June 26
Thanks so much for your info and suggestions! I typically put my infusion sets on my buttocks, but (no pun intended) :-) that is also good to know that I can place my sensors there as well. I appreciate your willingness to take the time to help me...
June 25
My local DexCom rep said that she has lots of people wear the sensors on their thighs and arms with success. She told me tech support will never tell you this. The thing is to put it where you have the most meat and you can do them vertically. I ...
June 25
Ra Chelle added a discussion
I am a new Dexcom Seven user and I called Dexcom Tech Support to get info on alternative placement of my sensors. I have a large amount of scar tissue on my abdomen due to poor prior Ins. coverage, and using my infusion sets far longer than the th...
June 24
Ra Chelle is now a member of TuDiabetes - A Community for People Touched by Diabetes
June 23

Profile Information

Hometown (where you come from):
Des Moines, IA
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Date diagnosed
April 1, 1970
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
8.2
What glucose meter do you use?
One Touch Ultra
Type of treatment you use
Pump
What pump model do you use, if any?
Paradigm 715
What do you expect from TuDiabetes?
To gain new knowledge and learn about other diabetics experiences.
How did you find out about us? What were you searching for?
CGMS search
What do you do for a living?
Phlebotomist/Paramedical Examiner

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