This post was originally written last week, but just now posting it….
I’ve been using my Dexcom for a little over 24 hours now, close to the 36 hour range. My initial thoughts are pretty simple….AWESOME!
If you haven’t checked out my Dexcom G5 Unboxing video yet, go check it out.
I have had a CGM in my life in the past, but I didn’t wear it consistently. It was always a hassle and a pain and I was just always too lazy to insert a new sensor.
My first sensor insertion was super easy and was done in seconds.
The first sensor site that I chose was where I used to wear my Medtronic sensor which is just under the breast. I like this spot because I don’t feel it and it does not move a lot.
I have problems using my stomach because of how overweight I am and the “rolls” that I have on my stomach. This causes the sensor to fall off pretty quickly.
Setting up the receiver and the app on my phone was pretty easy as well. I also wear an Apple Watch, so I installed the app on my phone as well. Being able to use my phone to see my current glucose levels is one of the primary reasons I was so excited to start wearing a Dexcom. And, I must say, it didn’t fail. It is pretty exciting to see those numbers right on my watch.
The 2 hour waiting period was not a big deal for me. I’ve been without a CGM for such a long time that 2 more hours isn’t that much. We will see how the 2-hour warm up period is when I am so used to having the CGM data.
Everything has been pretty accurate so far. Meter and CGM have not been more than 10 “points” off, so that’s a huge plus.
I have set my low and high limits at 70 and 200. I will slowly move the 200 “high” down to 150. I am still getting used to MDI and now that I have the CGM, I can get a lot more aggressive with my insulin. Previously, I had to rely on feeling low or testing more often. At this point, with the CGM, I am ready to get aggressive to hit my overall time in range goals and ultimately my A1C (although I don’t put too much weight on that number, it’s still a goal of mine)
I haven’t had two consecutive A1C’s below 7.0 in almost 10 years, so that is my goal.
That’s pretty much everything from my first 24 hours with Dexcom.
I will continue to share my journey with Dexcom and how it has helped me manage my diabetes.
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Chris, if you have not yet you have to go in the arm. It is the best. I loved my dexcom but find the current medtronic sensor is very accurate a well. Both in my arm of course.
Rick – a lot of people have been telling me about the arm spot. I take majority of my insulin in the arm, so I’m not sure that it’s going to be a good spot for me. I will eventually try it out though.