[Diabetes-Talk] Query, and further to using my new Dexcom G5

Tue Jun 11 13:44:48 UTC 2019

I actually think part of this is that this all becomes easier each time you complete the task, as in anything, you become more familiar with all the steps in the completion of that task and you’re more familiar with all the parts with which you are working.  Ya know gthe old saying, ‘Practice makes perfect?”  

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> On Jun 8, 2019, at 2:46 AM, Paul Magill via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> Yesterday I made my second sensor change, and surprise, it all went quite
> well
> 
> I actually managed to get hold of the little tabs and peal them back without
> too much bother.
> 
> I think that it must have been a fluke, when it was previously just so much
> hassel.  Perhaps the tabs were not so tightly stuck down on that one.
> 
> Smile! I was so surprised that I spent a little while going around it
> checking if I had torn it, or something else.
> 
> Thank you all so much for the help and support!
> 
> Warm regards,
> Paul from Australia.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Sunday, 2 June 2019 4:16 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Cc: Veronica Elsea
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Follow up to, Started with my Dexcom G5 today,
> and a question...
> 
> 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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