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I’m searching for this topic as I’m sure it comes up a lot but I can’t find it. So, can someone please give to me the latest re driving using Dexcom CGM as a meter? If you have to fingerprick, do you have to still test every 2 hours or just before you leave first time? I calibrate my Dexcom...

Hi there, This is my rant. I have to leave for work and I woke a 15, second morning in a row. I have no energy to get up and go. I have the sensor, and I've been high all night. I can't have high alarms go off because it'll go off too often. I'm in the process of trying to get my blood sugars...

Hi, Please can someone help me?? Has anyone here experienced the symptoms of trauma as an adult from childhood illness (diabetes)? I'm particularly interested in something called "traumatic sexualisation" as a direct result from living with illness in childhood. Please share with me your...

I hate living with this!!!! I want to stop hating it and learn to deal with it. I can't seem to get a hang on it. I need to change my sensor and I'm afraid!!!!! And, it's making me sad to see all my blood sugars all the bloody time. It makes me feel pressured that I got to keep it in control...

Hi guys, When I posted last you guys seemed to have plenty advice for me. So I'm going to ask if anyone has experience with carpal tunnel syndrome.... I clean houses for a living, i'm only doing 12hrs weekly at the moment. I've been diagnosed with carpal tunnel on both hands. Right hand is...

Hey there, So I've had diabetes a long time and always knew that fat will slow down digestion, which seemed like a good thing (lower glycemic index = avoid spikes). Now I'm wearing a sensor and for the first time can actually see what's going on! And, need advice.. Last night around 2am I...

Hi, I've been experiencing these symptoms and I'm wondering if this sounds like diabetic neuropathy. And, where carpal tunnel symptom goes in hand with diabetes. My history: 20 yrs diabetes, poor control. I've been cleaning as a job for last 8months. I also suffered from. Type of RA for number...

Hi everyone, I'm looking both for support and advice. I work at a physical job at the moment and my blood sugar is 24. I have no energy to continue to work and feel rather frustrated. Blood sugars always frustrate me. I have a terrible fear of going low, and for some reason don't like to...

Hi, I purchased my Dexcom sensor and now I'm abroad. I ran short (came out before the week was over) so i want to check if it's a problem for someone to bring it for me. I can't imagine it is, can someone confirm this for me? Thank you!

Hi there, At suggestions for good Facebook groups to join that offer support for type 1? There's a whole lot of groups, i only wanna join one or two. Ideas? Thanks!

Hi, anyone using the Cellnovo insulin pump? I've been on the animas for years now and want a change. Consider Cellnovo. I've just purchased the Dexcom G5,if that makes a difference. Advice or experience, anyone? Thanks!! PS for any of the "#wearenotwaiting guys.....I want to take insulin from...

Hi again. I understand the sensor is made to last a week but tends to last longer? Anyone with the Dexcom G5, can you tell me pls how long the sensor lasts? Thanks!

Hi, I'm the one who began the other thread re mobile compatibility with the Dexcom G5. Thanks everyone for the replies! Can someone using the Xdrip (or do I need Xdrip+? What's the difference?) explain to me how I go about setting it up on my Motorola G4Plus phone? I couldn't find it as an app...

Hi all, I'm new to this forum - but not to diabetes! I'm wondering if someone can advise me. I'm looking into purchasing the Dexcom G5, however, I have the Motorola phone which does not seem compatible. Does someone know why it is not compatible as it seems to have the right specs for...