[Diabetes-Talk] Follow up to, Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a question...

Sat Jun 1 18:16:03 UTC 2019

Hi Paul. Glad things are settling in just a bit. Again. Fold the end tabs
back a bit before just grabbing and pulling. And remember not to pull
straight back on the tab. It really wants a slight angle that goes away from
the other half of the backing or sticky area. Wish I could sit beside you
and show you. <grin>
On the G6 sensors, you do pull straight back on the tabs, but not the G5's.
Hang in there and keep at it. 
I remember this phase. I cried almost every time for the first month and a
half. <sniff.
Thanks for the update. Keep 'em coming.
Veronica

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Taylor Scott via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2019 9:47 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Taylor Scott
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Follow up to, Started with my Dexcom G5 today,
and a question...

Glad things are going good for you Paul!

I'm waiting for my G5 to be shipped, so I've been reading others
experiences like yours to see what I might be in for. lol

On 6/1/19, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Yesterday I replaced the sensor on my G5 for the first time, and apart
from
> removing the adhesive backing, all went well.
>
> It took a very long time for me to get those backing tabs off, but its
> worth
> the hassel, and I expect it will get easier over time.
>
> I spoke to the company rep, who it turns out also uses the G5 himself, and
> he said that when he next changes his sensor, he will do it with his eyes
> closed, and see if he can come up with a method that might help.
>
> I changed the warning and alert sounds, to be better able to hear them
> without my hearing aids, and am becoming more familiar with the app, so
> things are looking up.
>
> Thanks again for all the advice,
> Paul from Australia.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
>
> I found it helpful to pull the backing off at a slight angle. In this
> regard, oh the G6 is so much easier. Here's what I do with these split
> tabs.
> I find the first one and fold it back just a small amount. This makes it
> easier to find without creaming the sticky part. After you fold the first
> one back and crease it a bit, find the second little tab. You need to pull
> it back and just slightly away from the other half of the backing paper.
> Hope that made sense. Then you put your hand on the remaining paper and
> find
> that little folded tab. Again, pull down and slightly way from the sticky
> half. That will give you the best shot at not messing up the tape. And if
> you do mess it up for awhile, welcome to the club. When I first started
> with
> the G5, everyone just kept saying, oh no problem. I thought I was the only
> idiot on the list because I really struggled not to end up with wrinkled
> tape. So don't be too hard on yourself for awhile and watch for the G6. It
> will make your day. <grin> And please keep us posted. You're not doing
this
> alone.
> 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
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 7:34 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a
> question...
>
> In my experience, you just pull the tab and it comes right off. On the
> side,
> there are tabs that stick up or stick out. The tab is split, one for each
> side. With your finger tips, hold onto one tab and pull away from the
> sticky
> part. When done with the first one, grab the remaining tab and pull away.
> It
> helps me to keep my thumb and pointer finger holding the sticky sensor
down
> on each side to keep it sticking together. Once the tabs are removed,
> immediately place on your body where you want to insert it. Hope this
helps
> and makes sense.
>
> Bridgit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tamera
> via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 9:22 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tamera <fidano at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a
> question...
>
> It is the trickiest part to it all!
> I really can only offer, time and patience and let Dexcom know if one gets
> too messed up to use, hopefully they will send you a replacement.
> I try to find one of the tabs, around the center of the pad, and carefully
> feel where it comes off easily and then go for the other.
> Again, deep breaths and it should be easier as it goes!
> 	Tamera
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul
> Magill via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2019 5:11 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Paul Magill <magills at bigpond.com>
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Started with my Dexcom G5 today, and a
question...
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> Celabrations!
>
>
>
> Today a representative from the company that markets the Dexcom G5 in
> Australia, came to my place and patiently stepped me through applying it
> and
> setting it up.
>
>
>
> So far, the only real issue I have, is pealing off the adhesive backing
> tabs.  On my first attempt, my fingers also grabbed the adhesive patch,
and
> it tore.
>
>
>
> The second time I was more aware of how careful I needed to be, but found
> it
> quite difficult to pull off the backing without damaging the actual
> adhesive
> patch.  I think my fingers may not be as sensitive as they should be.
>
>
>
> Can anyone please offer any suggestions on how to make this a bit easier?
>
>
>
> With appreciation,
>
> Paul from Australia
>
>
>
>
>
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