[Diabetes-Talk] Was just approved for a dexcom G5, help for a beginner please?

[Taylor Scott]

Thanks!

I am already telling my self not to watch my numbers like a hawk once
I get the Dexcom installed. lol

I'm trying to find a guide on inserting the sensor that is detailed
enough to try it blind.

The one guide I read mentioned safety latches, and locks...
After reading that guide, I'm more nervous about trying it than before. lol


On 10/25/19, Doula Jarboe via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi There,
>
>  Congrats on getting the Dexcom G5. I can't answer your questions
> about use with the Iphone, as I'm an Android user. However, when I
> started with my Dexcom, I got training with a Diabetes educater, which
> was helpful. She had a practice inserter, so I could practice with
> peeling off the backing and inserting the sensror probe. Getting the
> backing off is a little tricky, and can take patients. Most people
> place the sensor and transmitter on their abdomena I put mine on the
> back of my arm. I also have my husband to help with the insertion
> process, which is nice. I usually do mine either late afternoon or
> sometime during the evening. You'll get used to waiting through the
> warmup time. You might want to use some extra medical tape or get the
> overlay patches to help keep the sensor in place for the seven days.
> If you have a sensor malfunction, you'll want to call technical
> support. They are pretty good about replacing a sensor, even if you
> screw things up with the insertion process. When I started, they
> recommended not setting all the alarms that are available, and give
> yourself time to adjust to having so much more information. Hope
> things go well.
> Doula
>
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