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itconor

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i didnt get though before they closed just back in country today.

ive ordered another one anyway becuse it will always get used, but i plan to ring in the morning about a new one. how are they normally for replacing? will they need me to send that one back or anything?
 

robert72

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i didnt get though before they closed just back in country today.

ive ordered another one anyway becuse it will always get used, but i plan to ring in the morning about a new one. how are they normally for replacing? will they need me to send that one back or anything?
They will send prepaid packaging with the replacement sensor
 

itconor

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Thanks Glad i Brought it back with me! it really took a good peice of my arm with it trying to take the **** thing off when it was new though!
 

Type1Bri

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My replacement scanner order is "on hold" no email about it or anything. My sensor ends in 2 days :(
Spoke to them earlier and they are replacing my iffy sensor, although that is " on hold " as well???? Not looking promising
 

Type1Bri

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Mine is showing as picked now :)
Just checked and mine is too :)
I am still using the inaccurate sensor as it is showing my trends ok just 2 mmol all the time, which is an issue when your bs is sitting around the 4 mmol mark!!!
 
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tim2000s

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Well, this sensor has been a bit rubbish in terms of alignment with bg. For the past two weeks it has been consistently 1.5-2 mmol/l higher than bg readings. Fortunately I discovered this early and due to going on holiday, had to keep using it.

The result? My bg control has been as good as it is with a more accurate sensor. I have simply had to bg test a couple of times a day to calibrate (in my head) the sensor. With these things it is definitely the trend and graph that are the benefit and not the absolute readings. As I found yesterday with my falling off the LC wagon pizza hut visit. I was still seeing my bg trying to push up 6 hrs after eating!
 
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Emmotha

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Well, this sensor has been a bit rubbish in terms of alignment with bg. For the past two weeks it has been consistently 1.5-2 mmol/l higher than bg readings. Fortunately I discovered this early and due to going on holiday, had to keep using it.

The result? My bg control has been as good as it is with a more accurate sensor. I have simply had to bg test a couple of times a day to calibrate (in my head) the sensor. With these things it is definitely the trend and graph that are the benefit and not the absolute readings. As I found yesterday with my falling off the LC wagon pizza hut visit. I was still seeing my bg trying to push up 6 hrs after eating!

Very true. As long as they are out consistently and not random :)
 
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Emmotha

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I just realised! As of tomorrow 11am I will have to be sensor free until I get my new scanner! Prob good to have a few days off as this one has itched a little and randomly hurts my arm when I lay on it
 

pinewood

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I've put my latest sensor on my upper thigh. Seems to be accurate but I accidentally pulled on it and there's now a constant aching feeling around the area. Any opinions on whether I should take it off? Worried if it could be doing any harm.

Also, my last sensor on my arm has left a nasty red rash. It's not at all itchy or painful - any tips for what I can use on it?
 

jackois

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I tried E45 initially & once the rash was gone Bio-oil, but found the next one cleared up more quickly by just using Vaseline on it. The rash definately healed more quickly.
 
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