I did get the Sensor to stop and restart — and am getting readings again. So you can definitely get the Dexcom Seven to go more than 7 days.
Here’s one really interesting issue. I had to do three fingersticks to get the system to start. The first two were almost at the same time and were 138 and 126. The third fingerstick about 5 minutes later was 144. The sensor is now reading 121.
I’m beginning to believe that Dexcom is the accurate one and really wish I could use a more modern meter.
I just checked my claims with BCBS of Texas, primarily because of the Symvist treatmeat and saw that Dexcom is showing as an unpaid claim. It will be interesting to see if it gets covered.
I continued experimenting dosing using Seven. Yes, it works.
Sensor is still on and working. I got the sensor expiration screen this morning. I just told it I had moved the sensor, and then told it I put in a new sensor.
Since I wasn’t doing anything yesterday, I decided to give it a try of dosing on the Dexcom and cutting down on the number of finger sticks. Saw no adverse problems.
I do find that the steadier I keep my blood sugar the more accurate the Dexcom Seven is — but that was true of the STS-3 system too.
I should be having to “change” my sensor soon.
I sweated off my insertion set last night and figured I had sweated off the transmitter too, but it is still on and still giving good data.
I did too much yesterday, got out of the truck really really stiff, but I’m really no worse today than I usually am after dog agility.
Ran into my endo while I was getting my blood drawn and showed him the Dexcom. He was impressed.
The Synvist shots DO hurt.
The weight lecture wasn’t any fun either. that is what I hate about some groups of doctors.
They don’t do weight loss thing well.
Nothing new to report on the Dexcom. Trends are accurate though I am not confident in the numbers to dose. I did notice that I tested blood sugar less often yesterday.
I’m getting my blood drawn today for my endo appointment next Monday, so I’ll have a new A1C.
I’m also doing the first Synvist injection today.
It’s also good to be back at my data logging routine. I still haven’t figured out how to incorporate Dexcom data into EzManager. I figure a full export will be overwhelming and am thinking about pulling data every hour first, then every half hour, until I have something that looks good.
I’m still not happy with the numbers — however, the trends are definitely accurate, which is what they advertising.
However, the numbers are getting closer as I go along.
Well, not really, but the Animas IR1250 arrived this morning and it was SO nice to be able to set up my pump using the software, rather than having to rely on the screens.
I still had to do the basal settings by hand but everything else is good.
Now I’m trying to figure out the best way to log.
Also trying to figure out how much data from Dexcom to import into EzManager. I’m thinking every 15 minutes, but haven’t decided.
The longer I wear this sensor (and more I calibrate), the more accurate it gets. The trend is still correct, but the numbers were either 10% high or 10% low. I can’t help to wonder if it is a function of the meter — and sure wish they would upgrade the meter to the Ultra II.
No problem with using either the hot tub or shower, but I also saw that with the STS-3.
Still very happy.