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Dexcom and surgical cautery

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Sdeuto

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I work in an operating room and use electrocautery throughout the day. I think this is interfering with my Dexcom and giving me either false readings or just stops working. Does anyone have experience with this? I really want to use this!
 
Hello @Sdeuto Have you tried speaking to Dexcom direct to see if this could be causing interference ? Unsure that forum members will have an answer for you.
 
I have spoke with Dexcom, they are not interested in helping me. I was hoping there was another type 1 that works in an operating room…surely I am not the only one.
Sounds like I need to try another Avenue.
Thanks
 
I was interested in your question, so consulted Dr Google. I found some research done about it here:
diabetesjournals.org

Continuous Glucose Monitoring in the Operating Room and Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Rapid implementation of remote continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is occurring across hospitals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Despit
diabetesjournals.org diabetesjournals.org

This particular paragraph seems to answer your question:
 

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Thank you so much for entertaining and researching my question. I guess my ultimate question and motivation for this forum is to figure out a way to make this work. I would love to be a part of research or a study to fix this issue or find a work around, for both myself and for hospitalized patients.
I literally just finished my schooling for my job, so to waste my education and love for my job seems extreme.
I was diagnosed with type 1 during my schooling, 2 years ago. I do believe the Dexcom is needed to help lower my A1c.

If anyone knows anything about being a study participant, please let me know.
Thanks!
 
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