"Question on this - after insertion, you get the ??? - Does that mean it's no good? I mean it hasn't said that it failed and no sensor error #. Anyone know?"
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Insurance Question
Started Aug 2, 2011 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have been giving the task of helping my company find a affordable insurance that pays for diabetic supplies for insulin pumps. Last year my company switch insurance companies and raised the…Continue
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powell1973 replied to Kati *'s discussion 'The "???" Icon' in the group Dexcom Users"After being on Dexcom for a year I have only seen this in 3 sensors and they where replaced by Dexcom if in the first few days of insertion. More than 3 hours of the ??? it is not communicating with reciever. I have had some do this for an hour or…"
powell1973 replied to Jacob's mom's discussion 'rebounding blood sugars'"I would say a good ole liver dump cause the rise. It is the bodies way of correcting itself when a low blood sugar occurs."
powell1973 posted a discussionInsurance Question
I have been giving the task of helping my company find a affordable insurance that pays for diabetic supplies for insulin pumps. Last year my company switch insurance companies and raised the deductible to 2000.00. My supplies fall under the deductible and than I pay 80%. It is about to break a mans wallet.Before we switch we where with Southern Health of Va that placed all diabetic supplies some other category. My supplies (my sets and reservoirs) where paid 100% free at no cost, I paid 60 for…See More
powell1973 replied to Kim3's discussion 'HAVING A ROUGH START! PLEASE HELP!' in the group Dexcom Users"Things like this will happen from time to time. As far as bad sensors save your packages when you insert them and when one goes bad give Dexcom a call they are really helpful with bad sensors and send replacements if that is truly the case.
I…"
powell1973 replied to etta amy's discussion 'Bad sensor vs. bad location' in the group Dexcom Users"After 3 months on the Dexcom no bad sensors yet (knock on wood) But I have had differences in number with fast drops or spikes, but i assume that is from the 5 minute lag and then trying to playing catch up."
powell1973 replied to powell1973's discussion 'Transmitter placement' in the group Dexcom Users"Let me clarify no lying on the beach just hanging out in the beach chair with the wife or chasing my kids up and down the beach. I sometimes do not like to look like a bionic man.
Do to my line of work I'm unable to place it on my arms and I…"
powell1973 commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"I was wondering if you take a break from wearing the Dexcom and shut it down, does the transmitter shut down also. Will this enable me to get longer life from the transmitter?"
powell1973 replied to powell1973's discussion 'Transmitter placement' in the group Dexcom Users"I will have to try below the waist. I have been only using stomach due to my physical work and seems to be holding well and holding up to conditions!!!"
Jay replied to powell1973's discussion 'Transmitter placement' in the group Dexcom Users"For swimming, etc, on my abdomen just below the waist. Trunks hold it well. Receiver in a two-way radio dive bag."
Isaac replied to powell1973's discussion 'Transmitter placement' in the group Dexcom Users"I really don't care if it is noticeable.
I usually wear it on my stomach above my belt line. So it is out of my swimsuit. My last trip to Miami, I was wearing it on my upper arm."
Carolyn Deans replied to powell1973's discussion 'Transmitter placement' in the group Dexcom Users"I wear the sensor/transmitter on my stomach so it's covered by my bathing suit. The receiver goes in my beach bag, which also protects it from heat/sand/water/etc."
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Transmitter placement
Where do you guys wear your transmitter while just laying on the beach so it is not so noticeable?
powell1973 replied to LiL MaMa's discussion 'FRUSTRATED!!'"I too was in your shoes!!! 1st step I went on a insulin pump. Second step I got the dexcom 7 and it has down wonders with my whole outlook. No more checking my blood sugar 10 times a day or worrying if I'm low or high. I can also watch how…"
powell1973 commented on Rob's group 'Dexcom Users'"I have worn infusion sites for two weeks with no problem of infection, insulin delivery or tape and shower everyday sometimes up twice a day. Right or wrong it is what works for the person. The whole thing revolves around money. Could you image the…"
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New Dexcom user
Posted on January 1, 2011 at 7:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Just got my new Dexcom Dec 28th and so far very impressed!! Hoping to get better numbers once I get off of the prednisone for a sudden hearing loss!!! I have increase basals to cover for insulin resistance without a care,something I would have went crazy over with fingersticks every hour.
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- At 9:40pm on December 30, 2010,
Linda G said…
Welcome home Powell...and HAPPY NEW YEAR in 2011!
Take a peek at some the groups when you get a chance. Just go to the top of your page, and click on "Groups".
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