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Dexcom G4 review, compared to original
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Devlin Jan 13. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Just started with the G4 this past weekend, and wanted to give a brief review compared to the orginal Dexcom, in case anyone is on the fence about upgrading.The executive summary is that so far, the…Continue
Dexcom always reads high for days after starting
Started this discussion. Last reply by ckk Sep 19, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,I've lurked for a while, but just joined up, mainly because I have noticed an irritating trend with my Dexcom.I've had the Dexcom for about a year now, and it's generally been good. I always…Continue
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Jim Devlin replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom G4 review, compared to original'"Hi, when you say Original Dex, are you referring to the Dexcom7plus? Each year my Ins. pays for a new CGM. I'll be getting the new G4 in about April. I believe the CGM is great although there is loads of room for improvement.
Do you still feel…"
"Carey, thanks for all the information. I am on the fence about the G4 Platinum only because with the CGM I have now my finger picks are so different than the CGM. There are some times they are fairly close but usually my CGM is 40 to over 100 more…"
SSD replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom G4 review, compared to original'"awesome! that sounds very straightforward. thanks very much. I'll give it a try....."
SSD replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom G4 review, compared to original'"Terry- new to this website but not diabetes. (20+ yrs T1DM) just got the G4 a week ago and I'm really liking it a lot too. (I did a trial run on the 7+) question to you and anyone else about extending the use of the sensors: I have heard that…"
Terry replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom G4 review, compared to original'"Carey - I'm now 42 days into using the G4. My current sensor is on day 15. My first fingerstick this morning was 93 mg/dl and the G4 read 85 mg/dl. I agree with your review based on your first sensor. Overall I am very happy with its…"
Chas replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom G4 review, compared to original'"One other downer is the the 7 Plus USB worked fine on an iMAC running Windows. However the G4 USB interface does not work. You can run the Dexcom Studio SW fine but cannot connect your G4 to the iMAC. Only option I found was to download onto a PC…"
ckk posted a discussionDexcom G4 review, compared to original
Just started with the G4 this past weekend, and wanted to give a brief review compared to the orginal Dexcom, in case anyone is on the fence about upgrading.The executive summary is that so far, the G4 has been far better than the original, and the form factor/range is also much better.Rcvr Size: Looking at the raw numbers when comparing the two is deceiving. In actual use, the G4 receiver is now thin enough to not be a bother when stored in a jeans pocket with my car keys. It seems to be less…See More
ckk replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom always reads high for days after starting'"Thanks Don, good to know!"
ckk replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom always reads high for days after starting'"Thanks John,
When you say "get wet", this is the sensor acclimating to my skin/tissue? Are there any general guideline on what people have seen with the duration of this process? Perhaps there is some effect from my diet (too much salt…"
brokenpole left a comment for ckk"Welcome to the family! On this forum you will learn so much. Most of all you will learn that you are not alone. Everyone here is supportive and will provide answers to your questions. Search the site for answers. Read the discussions and blogs for…"
Don replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom always reads high for days after starting'"I haven't run into this problem but I can say that waiting to input your 2 cals isn't hurting it."
JohnG replied to ckk's discussion 'Dexcom always reads high for days after starting'"If you would wear the sensor until it failed you would see the signal get stronger and then after some length of time you would start seeing it drop giving false lows. This is normal for the currant technology, try doing a cal every 6 or 8 hours for…"
ckk posted a discussionDexcom always reads high for days after starting
Hi All,I've lurked for a while, but just joined up, mainly because I have noticed an irritating trend with my Dexcom.I've had the Dexcom for about a year now, and it's generally been good. I always insert in the morning (always in my belly), and try to keep my sugars stable during the startup period. I only calibrate when sugars are stable, and never in the morning (to give it time to normalize after I've rolled around on it all night :-) I almost always do 2 finger sticks to make sure my meter…See More
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