[Diabetes-Talk] dex com

Fri Dec 6 19:42:56 UTC 2019

Okay Ed, now I'm laughing. Ummm, you must be more agile than I am. Granted the G6 is easier but here are my clutsy questions:
First, I'm good peeling off the back, then just as I do with my pods, hoping I land it where I want on my arm. 
Second, now the tape is stuck there, but you need to hold it in place while you dislodge that safety widget. How many hands here?Third, the infamous overlay. When I put it on my belly, I grab it by the edge and place one index finger on the inside of each edge so that I can feel through the hole and find the transmitter and sensor, thus lining it up properly. So, how many hands. Oh, description wanted. <laughing!> 
Of course, in my case, I have the pods on the back of my arm, so that's pretty much that. 
And I can't imagine what that nurse was thinking about pump and sensor talking to each other better. Most of us they don't talk to each other at all. If you have the Medtronic, the communication happens between transmitter and receiver on the pump. It doesn't communicate with the sensor in your belly. The delivery decision is made on the pump, which is most definitely outside. Wow! Sorry but this is just ignorance.
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ed Worrell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, December 06, 2019 9:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com

Hello,

I have been wearing it on my arms for the last few sensor changes. I have been having much better luck with readings and the sensor stays on very well on the arm.

I called Dexcom before moving the sensor to my arm and the tech told me that I can wear it on my arm but only if my Doctor recommends it as it isn’t permitted to be worn on the arm by the FDA without consulting a doctor first.

Ed W.

> On Dec 6, 2019, at 8:56 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Yes, I place a sensor on one side, and my canula on the other.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
> Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 5, 2019 11:16 PM
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> Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com
> 
> You change the sensor every ten days. It's best if you use the other side of
> your belly for insulin injections or placement of pump cannulas.
> 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:
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>                 Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> Phone: 831-429-6407
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> m gina via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Thursday, December 05, 2019 8:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com
> 
> Now do you have to move it different places different times?
> Also do you take a shot on your tummy as well?
> 
> Original message:
>> The only place I know of that people place Dexcom is on their stomach.
>> That's where I place mine; on various parts of my abdomen.
> 
>> Bridgit
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>> m
> gina
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>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] dex com
> 
>> I read that some of you put this on your arm.
>> I thought you could put it on your tummy as well.
>> I would like to hide it so questions won't need to be asked.
>> Also should I wait until after the first of the year to see if I get 
>> any calls when to get help working this?
> 
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