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i need your help with dex com !
Started this discussion. Last reply by jims Nov 5, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I JUTS STARTED WITH DEX COM THE ON WENDSDAY LA FIRT NIGHT woke me up low beep i guess i did,t hear the vibrate acording with dexcom i was 42 but and then went up to 72 i enter a calibration of 110…Continue
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"While as handy and usefull, the dexcom and some of the aspects of its operation on interstitial tissue can be maddening.
I found myself keeping the caveman machine handy at all times and when curious events happen, then get the caveman machine…"
Korrie replied to dinkesa's discussion 'i need your help with dex com !'"Be patient with learning how the Dexcom behaves. I love mine, and do get some readings at night that are not as accurate as the readings during the day, however, when I finally wake to the Dexcom telling me I am below my low set point, it is almost…"
dinkesa replied to dinkesa's discussion 'i need your help with dex com !'"thank you for comments ;now is working better its not perfect but i think dexcom its heplful specially when bg is getting low"
dinkesa replied to dinkesa's discussion 'i need your help with dex com !'"thank you foy a need sensorr you comments i will tr"
Holger Schmeken replied to dinkesa's discussion 'i need your help with dex com !'"Perhaps you have slept on the side of the sensor. This reduced the blood circulation in the sensor area. Then the local tissue consumed the floating carbs in this area and your sensor reported this local low."
Sam replied to dinkesa's discussion 'i need your help with dex com !'"This drove me crazy too when I used the dexcom as well. I frequently had false low alarms at night. There doesn't seem to be much rhyme or reason to what number comes up initially on the reciever when you recallibrate either. Give it some…"
dinkesa posted a discussioni need your help with dex com !
I JUTS STARTED WITH DEX COM THE ON WENDSDAY LA FIRT NIGHT woke me up low beep i guess i did,t hear the vibrate acording with dexcom i was 42 but and then went up to 72 i enter a calibration of 110 and it went up to 110 so i call they told it can be 20 % off what ever number i have and still ok they told me if happens againg enter bg 3 times if the first does not work and if happens agaig call them back it migth be a problem with mi sensor maybe i need a new one the second nigth hapens again low…See More
brokenpole left a comment for dinkesa"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…"
Linda G left a comment for dinkesa"We're so happy that you're finally here! Welcome home dinkesa... This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance.…"
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- December 20, 2000
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- At 1:41pm on June 15, 2013, Linda G said…
Smiles and laughter. Joy and cheer.
New happiness that stays throughout the year...
Hope your birthday brings all these and more.
BEST WISHES DINKESA!!
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on every day!
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- At 6:31am on August 12, 2012, brokenpole said…
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 information. There are videos to help you understand diabetes and its treatment. Most of all there is family to talk to and even to vent to, if needed. Welcome home.
- At 9:39am on August 11, 2012, Linda G said…
We're so happy that you're finally here!
Welcome home dinkesa...
This is a great place to share, to learn, and to grow...all the while meeting new people world wide, and making friends.
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
Once in, you can either peruse the wide array of available groups....or simply type a specific interest in the space provided.
Take in some of the blogs/discussions as well.
The resource boxes at the top of the home "Home" page, and
"About us" at the very bottom of your page and every page (the footer), offer you more information still.
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Hope you find the support and information you came looking for.
Here is a useful link to get you on your way:
http://www.tudiabetes.org/notes
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AND....groups for folks with more than diabetes to contend with,
such as..."Diabetes Plus".
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Take care....and keep in touch!
- At 5:57am on August 11, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Welcome to our wonderful family. We are a very caring and supportive group. Questions? Please feel free to ask us. Please read the BLOGS the FORUMS and check out the many GROUPS for much valuable advice and information. WELCOME!!!
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