Hi guys. I have the Dexcom, which is a continuous glucose monitoring system. It works well, but I still need to calibrate it at least twice a day, just due to the fact that the reading from the abdomen is not equal to the actual glusoce level, as measured on the finger tip. Technology apart; I don't really see how this could rid me of finger pricking, simply because of the blood type it is reading.
Another issue is the fact that you have this weird thing on ur abdomen, and even if it is camuflaged, it is something. I have largely decreased the time I use the Descom because of that; it makes me feel strange, like a bionic person or something; and that's not even counting the intimate moments. I do great with Novolog/Lantus and this new meter called UltraMini. I would never change this for a pump, or anything that would stay on me full time.
I have to admit that using the Dexcom helped me learn about my body, the trends during the day, the effect of different foods. It was a great learning device, but I would only wear it for long drives or uncommon situations.
I think the secret to a good treatment is a balanced diet. I think the cure should come within the next 10 years, and that until then we should do our best to keep our A1C low.
Last thing. I can't believe any of you actually give a damn whether this looks like an Iphone or whatever; how shallow! if this device were feasible it would help so many people, expecially younger kids.
Best of luck to all of you... if you have any comments you can e-mail me if you want...
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Hi guys. I have the Dexcom, which is a continuous glucose monitoring system. It works well, but I still need to calibrate it at least twice a day, just due to the fact that the reading from the abdomen is not equal to the actual glusoce level, as measured on the finger tip. Technology apart; I don't really see how this could rid me of finger pricking, simply because of the blood type it is reading.
Another issue is the fact that you have this weird thing on ur abdomen, and even if it is camuflaged, it is something. I have largely decreased the time I use the Descom because of that; it makes me feel strange, like a bionic person or something; and that's not even counting the intimate moments. I do great with Novolog/Lantus and this new meter called UltraMini. I would never change this for a pump, or anything that would stay on me full time.
I have to admit that using the Dexcom helped me learn about my body, the trends during the day, the effect of different foods. It was a great learning device, but I would only wear it for long drives or uncommon situations.
I think the secret to a good treatment is a balanced diet. I think the cure should come within the next 10 years, and that until then we should do our best to keep our A1C low.
Last thing. I can't believe any of you actually give a damn whether this looks like an Iphone or whatever; how shallow! if this device were feasible it would help so many people, expecially younger kids.
Best of luck to all of you... if you have any comments you can e-mail me if you want...