Off cgms for the last few days, and feeling lost......

Well, I guess it finally had to happen. My Dexcom Seven system cgms got wet and kicked the bucket after a year or so of working 24 hours a day....
I had another one that I bought about a year or so ago as there was a billing mix up so I decided to bring that one to life. Well, older technology and a few mishaps along the way trying to get it updated, and I am currently without since about Sunday. AAAAaaaaaaggghhh!
You don't realize how much you depend on something until it is gone. I can truly say that my numbers have been worse since I have been trying to just manage with my meter. WOW...how did I ever do this before.
I can tell you from experience, if you are thinking about getting a CGMS.....it is a fabulous way to go...even with a few hiccups now and then.

Keep Going............................Peace, Bob

Lost without my CGMS.......

I recently had a few sensors on my CGMS that went kaput.....since I normally reorder with 2 sensors left, I didn't have any more in stock, and have been the last 2 days without it. Having been on a Dexcom for around 2 years, I always knew that I depended on it but I didn't realize how much. The data I get every 5 minutes really helps me in keeping my diabetes in check. I didn't realize that the last 2 years I had become so dependent on that information and that it truly has been a huge help and blessing in improving the management and the confidence I have in my daily diabetes control. Hurry up Fedex.......
If you don't already have a cgms, I would tell you to ask for one for Christmas.....
Keep going, Peace, Bob

Shocking.......

Well, Saturday night as we sat in our great room, a huge lightning bolt struck the live oak tree right next to our house. It was maybe 10 feet from our home.
I am guessing that as the crow flies, my family and myself were about 50-60feet from where the tree is.
We lost 2 garage door openers, the golf car charger, the computer, the sprinkler system clock (not telling if the valves are smoked or not yet)1 breaker switch,and the pinball machine.
The good news is that my MiniMed insulin pump and my Dexcom CGMS didn't skip a beat. With all that electricity in the air, they still kept going. I guess that was a good test huh? I remember years ago having to reset my pump because it would freeze due to static fields and you would have to pull out the batteries, let it sit, and then put it back together. It would appear they have overcome the problem...:)

Wishing you more........Peace, Bob

CGMS ....denied

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