"I have had this happen many times. I wanted to point out that the official contraindication with Dexcom is with Tylenol...I have never heard of aspirin causing any issues. I take an aspirin every morning and my Dex reads accurately. If i take…"
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How long do you use each site
Started this discussion. Last reply by Heidi I. Jan 29, 2010. 27 Replies 0 Likes
I am using a Ping along with the 6 mm insets. I have not had this problem until today. I started pumping in December. I was changing my set every 3 days as instructed. More recently I have been going…Continue
About to give up! HELP!
Started this discussion. Last reply by AaronM Jan 19, 2010. 12 Replies 0 Likes
On my Dexcom! I am so frustrated. I started on Dex last Wednesday. I was prompted to enter my 2 BGs after 2 hours, then it did a few readings, then went to ???. In the middle of the night, that first…Continue
Dexcom errors
Started Dec 14, 2009 0 Replies 0 Likes
I started my Dexom last Wednesday. It started right up after the 2 hour calibration period. Then that night it kept telling my BG was in the 230s, but it was really in the 130s. Once I entered my…Continue
I'm officially a pumper
Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard P Cosgrove Dec 10, 2009. 11 Replies 0 Likes
YEAH! Started on my beautiful pink ping today! I also started with the Dexcom. It kinda hurt going in, and seems a bit sore, but I really jammed it in there not knowing how hard it would be to…Continue
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Heidi I. commented on Dee's blog post 'An up and down month!!'"I am in the same boat! I am over the moon for my Dex when it's working. But, when it is NOT working, I am frustrated! I have had really, really good luck since Christmas. But, this last sensor has been WACKY! Crazy, inconsistent readings. My 12…"
Heidi I. replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"That is totally how I do it, and thought, am I doing this right!! LOL. Glad we are on the same page!"
Kristin replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"I change 72 - 84 hours after."
Kristin replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"I always count on my fingers saying "Thursday noon to Friday noon - 1 - Friday noon to Saturday noon - 2- Saturday noon to Sunday noon - 3!". I feel like I should just know by now, but i still need to count like this :)
I like that the…"
Kristin replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"Marie isn't kinding when she says detailed logs!! You can see them by clicking here :)"
Colette Henry replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"I am new to pumping and have an ACCU CHEK Combo pump which is controlled from the meter (I think it's like the Animas Ping) Anyway the meter reminds me when to change I can set it for 2 or 3 days. It's easy to forget otherwise. I just…"
Heidi I. replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"Lois, I am also appreciate to Kristen for the time calculation! I always get confused about it!"
870allamerican replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"When I used the Minimed I would change it every 2 1/2 to 3 days. I seem to have problems with absortion. My endo is baffled with that. I switched to Omnipod in 8-09. They only last 3 days plus an 8 hour reserve in case you are in a place where you…"
Sarah replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"Yeah, I remember going 5-7 days when I was first pumping.. it just didn't seem like I needed to change sets sooner. Boy do I feel stupid now :)
Currently, 3 days is pushing it for me.. I do notice the absorption issues after 2 days. I…"
Marie B replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"I didn't have any problems going 5, 6, and even 7 days myself until I'd been pumping about 16 years. Then I started having big problems with my skin, healing, and scar tissue. These issues led me to join TuDiabetes in 2008 (oh, Happy…"
Kristin replied to Heidi I.'s discussion 'How long do you use each site'"My absorption stayed good with Silhouettes as well. Maybe there is something to that!"
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- At 10:41am on February 8, 2012,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Heidi. I wish for you a most wonderful day. We miss you. ENJOY YOUR DAY!!!
- At 1:22pm on February 8, 2010,
MaRIeE said… - Happy birthday! Enjoy fully!
- At 12:29pm on February 8, 2010,
Lois said… - Heidi:
MyHotComments And many more!
Also wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Keep on cruisin'. Lois
- At 6:13am on February 8, 2010,
Robyn said… - Happy Birthday! Enjoy. :)
- At 7:11am on December 5, 2009, Doris D said…
- Welcome Heidi !!!
- At 6:59pm on December 4, 2009, Robyn said…
- Hello and Welcome!
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