[Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter

[Jamie Gurganus]

Eileen,

  I have never put my Dexcom sensor anywhere but on my abdomen. I know they say young kids can wear it on their hip, but I never tried it in there myself. Mainly, it was because I couldn’t figure out how I could insert it behind my back!

I have tried putting my insulin infusion set in my arm a few times, but I really don’t like it there. It is hard to pull your pants down with the pump attached to them and your arm. I personally won’t put the pump in my bra, since I have enough naturally in my bra! I also find that my muscle in my arm gets very sore after a day or so with the sat in it. I use my hip, abdomen and thighs for my infusion sets and just my abdomen for the sensor. I don’t know how one would insert a G5 sensor in your arm, since I found it to be a 2-handed task. The G6 can easily be applied with just one hand.

These are just my experiences, and I I am leery of putting in a sensor for 10 days in my arm.

    Jamie

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> On Jan 8, 2019, at 7:01 PM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Bridget,
> 
> Out of curiosity, do you find it at all painful or uncomfortable inserting on the arm or areas other than tummy? I’ve said it before and it hasn’t changed I’m a big coward! I still cannot do insulin injections or my infusion set in the arm because I’m afraid. Also, its has to do with how to run the tubing for the pump, I’m concerned about the appearance. I know people have said that women can place the pump in their bra’s, but I don’t believe it is non-conspicuous. I’ve placed it there when I’m just home alone for the day and don’t care about how I look, and it looks quite weird in my humble opinion.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> 
> From: Bridget Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk 
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 5:33 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' 
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter 
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
> 
> A lot of people here say they place their sensor on the arm, but I've been
> doing my tummy, obliques and lower back with no issues. I don't know if this
> makes any difference, but I've not had issues with the transmitter coming
> out or the sensor not staying stuck. Maybe those experiencing problems can
> try placing the sensor on other body parts to see if it makes a difference.
> Good luck.
> 
> Bridgit
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Doula
> Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Tuesday, January 8, 2019 3:41 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Doula Jarboe <doula.jarboe at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] trying a new meter
> 
> LOL Yes, getting blood all over the meter doesn't sound like a wonderful
> thing at all. My understanding is you move your finger in front of and
> across the face, but don't touch anything. I could be wrong about that, but
> that was the impression I got. My Diabetes educater is very familiar with
> all the frustrations blind people have with using a standard meter. So I'm
> hoping she knows what she's talking about and this might, hopefully be
> easier. I do live with a sighted person, and between the visual aspect and
> my arthritis issues in my hands, at least half the time need assistance. The
> Dexcom, which I do currently have the G5 does make life much easier. So,
> this go around, I've got it on my left upper arm with an overlay patch. So
> far, so good. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will be the first to
> last all 7 days. I'll check in after tomorrow afternoon's training and give
> an update. Hopefully I won't be frustrated or disappointed.
> 
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