dexcom

Hi guys just after some advice. Currently use Dexcom G4 linked to Animas Vibe and noted that whilst sensor is waterproof the pump fails to get a signal after a short time when submerged in water whist I bathe. Do you know of any recommended patches that would keep the sensor dry? Reason I'm...

Hi! I was diagnosed with Type 1 back in January, and I still have this fear of testing my Blood Glucose in public (injecting I feel fine with - weirdly). I've seen a lot of people on instagram who use either Dexcom sensors or Freestyle Libre, which allow you to monitor and track your blood...

Just taken the plunge and purchased a Dexcom G4 transmitter with sensors and was wondering if the transmitter can be insured - Tried with my bank who have stated they can not insure the transmitter as it holds no storage therefore not classed as a 'Gadget' but a medical device. Has anyone...

Hi, I am a father of a 10 y.o. boy who was recently diagnosed with type 1. Still trying to figure out many things, especially why his BG tends to be low during the night, or early in the morning. It is too early to see his endocrinologist, as they've scheduled our visit late February. I am now...

Morning all, I decided to sign up to no sugar February for Cancer research UK, however this being far to easy (!?) I decided to go low carb/veggie as more of a challenge. https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/low-carb-to-lower-cancer So far I have: Curries Gosh ready dinner Cauliflower...

Hi all, This is my very first post here. I need some help please! I am T1 and I am struggling with hypos. Very minor exercising, like riding my bicycle to work etc, would rapidly give me a hypo both at that time and also half way through the night while I am a sleep! I also inject myself at...

Hi all! I was about to purchase the Dexcom G5 starter pack, with the aim of using it with the Apple Watch, but learnt that Dexcom doesn't support the Apple Watch in the UK. They're planning on introducing support early next year, but I was wondering if anybody has found a workaround for the...

Hello all. I would like to buy a dead G4 transmitter of one of you lovely people to play around with as I am thinking of buying a Dexcom G4/G5 CGM self funded but want to experiment with it first. Any help would be appreciated my fellow diabetics!

CALLING DEXCOM USERS where can I buy more sensors from the uk? Struggling to find any sellers! Or any American sites that ship to uk? Thanks guys :)

Hey everyone *Waves nervously* I'm new to these parts but not quite to diabetes...thought I'd pop in and give this forum a go having lurked for a little while, nothing quite beats learning from other pwd! I've been T1 for 20 years, diagnosed December 1995 aged 4...nice little christmas present...