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Type 1 Dexcom one + blood thinners

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slocombe498

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So I’m on the new Dexcom one + and also take apixaban blood thinners I was on
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]mg twice daily but told they needed to be upped due to blood clot next to my heart not decreasing in size but since upping them to [emoji6
]mg (max dose) every time I replace my sensor it bleeds really badly anyone have the same issue and if you have what can I do to stop this I’ve asked chemist but they said they’re unsure thanks
 
don't have above issue, from the past used to cut myself loads using a wet razer ... styptic pencil helped to stop the wee nicks from bleeding. maybe that could be worth looking into? gl
 
slocombe498 said:
every time I replace my sensor it bleeds really badly anyone have the same issue and if you have what can I do to stop this I’ve asked chemist but they said they’re unsure thanks
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Does the sensor still work, and can you stop the bleeding within a somewhat reasonable time?
 
I have been on blood thinners for some two years. I use Dexcom G6. I have had bleeding when inserting the last three sensors. I keep pressing the area with cotton wool until the bleeding stops; then insert the transmitter.
 
ElenaP said:
I have been on blood thinners for some two years. I use Dexcom G[emoji6
]. I have had bleeding when inserting the last three sensors. I keep pressing the area with cotton wool until the bleeding stops; then insert the transmitter.
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Ahh appreciate the help I don’t have the transmitters anymore due to being moved to Dexcom one + I will try applying more pressure the next time I do it
 
slocombe498 said:
Ahh appreciate the help I don’t have the transmitters anymore due to being moved to Dexcom one + I will try applying more pressure the next time I do it
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@slocombe498 , your post is littered with numbers. It looks like you are using the DCUK app. The app is in the process of being updated. May I suggest you access the forum through your browser, not the app. Hopefully, your posts will appeared without those numbers.
 
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