[Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom question and info.

Mon Apr 3 00:27:11 UTC 2017

Veronica,

     I don't have any issues with my infusion set tape, but then I am
changing sets every two days.  I should ask Dexcom about using the spray or
if they have any suggestions.  You have to be careful what you put on your
skin prior to inserting the sensor, since it can cause a sensor failure.  I
only know that, because I accidentally used one of the skin prep wipes
instead of an alcohol wipe one time, and my sensor failed before the two
hour session was up.  I then realized what I had done.  I used to use the
skin preps for my infusion sets.  I ran out  one time and just used alcohol
wipes, and  I didn't notice one bit of difference.  

Good luck with the grip tape thing.  If it is like using contact paper, that
could be quite a challenge!  

				Jamie

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Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
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Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom question and info.

Jamie, I had that discomfort problem with the OmniPod tape when I tried it.
Last week end I heard one person refer to using a steroid spray before
putting the tape on. I have no idea where to find such a thing but guess it
exists. My tape seems to have good and not as good batches. One box will
stick really well and another won't. I tried using the little bits of tape
and boy did that get messy for me. So I've been using this stuff called
Mepore to help hold my tape down. But it is a big pain in the butt to cut.
So I just have to get up the nerve to try these Grif grips. <grin> Stay
tuned!
Veronica

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gary-melconian via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom question and info.

I do the same on my I pad air when I am using he dexcom.  .  

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Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
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Cc: Jamie Gurganus <jamielgurganus at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Dexcom question and info.

I haven't tried a widget on anything, and I honestly don't know what they
are! I just keep my Dexcom app  Open when I am following a low or high blood
sugar. Otherwise, I keep all of my apps closed. 

As for extending the wear Time on the sensors, I don't think I would want to
do that. I am always looking forward to the day when I can change my sensor,
because my skin get so itchy around the area by day four or five. Most
weeks, the tape stays in place around my son sir. If I do notice some of the
tape lifting up, I just ripped off a small piece of surgical tape to put on
it. It is never the entire tape that has lifted off, so I wouldn't see a
need for the product that you are talking about using. I guess if you go
swimming though, the tape has more of a chance of coming off, right? 

    Jamie 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 2, 2017, at 1:21 PM, Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone!
> Just a couple of quick things.
> First, have any of you tried the Dexcom widget on your iPhones? I've 
> kind of discovered widgets lately and I thought that it would be kind 
> of cool to insert the widget and put it first in line. Then one press 
> of the home button and one swipe would give me the number I wanted.
> This would also allow me to go into my phone and do something else 
> without always going through Dexcom. Surprise! On the widget all it 
> does is read the current BG reading. But with VoiceOver, mine only 
> says, "current EBG". I had my sighted hubby look and confirm that the 
> actual number is in fact showing on the screen but I can't get at it 
> anywhere. I'd like to know if any of you have run into this. If you 
> have, the more people we get reporting the bug, the better. I have 
> called and a ticket is now created but I just thought, the more the 
> merrier. <grin>
> 
> And now the tidbits. Last week end I attended a "taking control of 
> your diabetes" conference and learned a few goodies. At one point 
> there was a long discussion about how long people wore their sensors.
> Apparently there are some recent good studies now that say a sensor is 
> very accurate for most people for two weeks. They told us about an 
> engineer who lived in a part of Japan where he can't get sensors who 
> made one last for 132 days. They then showed pictures of all the crazy 
> things he did to keep the tape on, which is the main issue for most
people.
> I learned about a new product called Grif grips. These feel like a 
> piece of funny material with sticky backing. But they have a hole cut 
> out for either a Dexcom or any pump infusion set. The web site is 
> awful though. I just ordered some but haven't put one on yet. I'll let 
> you know how I do when I do put one on. There's not a lot of room for 
> error when putting it in place though. The tape extends past the 
> Dexcom tape and everyone at this conference said it holds really well.
> But I do like the option of not having to cut tape myself.
> Anyway, thanks for reading. Hope this helps.
> Veronica
> 
> 
> "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now 
> available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the 
> Guide
Dog Glee Club.
> To learn more, visit:
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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