"Dexcom G4. Sam, don't know if this has been answered for you yet. On the Dexcom, you stop sensor, start sensor, enter the calibrations and it's good to go."
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Is there an improved version of the Medtronic CGM coming anytime soon?
Started this discussion. Last reply by bob maloney Nov 8, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
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jrtpup replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users
rickart replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"man What r u guys using? I use Dexcom, and 8 days (once) is its best...Ive heard there is another CGM out there - but is much more invasive.."
Sam replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I also would like to know how! I'm a newbie to the CGM and am very excited about what I have read in this group. I hope I am not too late to join in - most of these posts are over a year old...... Do you just charge and reconnect? with or…"
Sam replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Mine itched and drove me crazy so I use a barrier spray by 3M called Cavilon. Make sure to insert first and connect the sensor so the needle tip does not get contaminated and nothing gets in the sensor. Then spray and add the tape. I have zero…"
bob maloney replied to Judith's discussion 'What Paul Ryan Thinks of Me……'"I understand the difficulties of being a type 1 diabetic without insurance. I have had that experience and have a buddy and a nephew in that situation now. I think Randy makes a good point, that all plans should be studied to find the best solution.…"
Linda G left a comment for bob maloney"Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Bob... Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year! Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)"
brokenpole left a comment for bob maloney"Happy Birthday, bob!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day."
Mike replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Ok folks help out a new user. Currently i'm following the directions and changing every three days. Apparently i'm a lemming.
What do you do? When you get "Sensor End" do you just say there is a new sensor and do the two hour…"
"I think it really comes down to variations in body chemistry."
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Timothy replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"I change my sensors after 2 runs- 6 days. I just don't want it in for longer than that. It just seems like longer is too long to have anything in. My sensors are actually working well when I take them out. I use a iv3000 to cover mine and it…"
Kelly Collins replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Yes, this is what I think is best too. I use two pieces of 3000. First one covers the transmitter and the second covers the sensor. It's hard to get the tape off my skin after being on a week."
jrtpup replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Scott, nope, I don't even know it's there, and no mark left when I remove it after a few hours. I don't know what the sensor is like in the MM, the dex is about the thickness of 2 human hairs. It's one wire wrapped around…"
Scott E replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Jrtpup, doesn't the site start to get irritable after that much time? With the Medtronic, I generally get either 2 or 7 days out of it (rarely anything in between), but it really starts to itch as time goes on."
jrtpup replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Andy, have you tried Opsite Flexifix? I just restarted my current dexcom sensor for the start of week 3 and the flexifix hasn't deteriorated a bit. The stuff is amazing!
The longest I've gotten with accuracy is 3 wks 1 day."
Scott E replied to bob maloney's discussion 'What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?' in the group Continuous Glucose Monitor Users"Since I started using IV3000, I've had better length and performance out of the sensor. I think the "trick" might be to cover up the "front" of the sensor (where the wire goes in the skin) sufficiently so that it…"
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- At 11:43am on July 7, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Bob...
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
- At 4:18am on July 7, 2012, brokenpole said…
Happy Birthday, bob!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:35pm on July 6, 2009, Linda G said…
Best Wishes on your Special Day Bob!!
- At 6:01am on April 7, 2009,
Patti Burns said… - Welcome to tudiabetes, Bob! Here you will find alot going on as I have for over a year now lots of friends and support. Please insert a pic of you so as to recognise you in upcoming discussions. If you will please click on ABOUT US and go to NEW MEMBER GUIDE. Enjoy your journey with us. Patti L.
- At 2:19pm on April 6, 2009,
Yvonne C. said… 
Welcome to TuDiabetes!!
Hello Bob! Glad to meet you!
I am part of the Welcoming Committee and you are now part of a supportive community for diabetics! When you have the time, please don’t hesitate to meet your fellow members within the forums, groups and blog areas.
Check out this guide for new members. It has lots of tips about finding your way around the community!
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If you know of any other individuals who may interested in a very supportive diabetes community, feel free to invite them to join TuDiabetes. We can’t wait to hear from you!
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Yvonne C.
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