When I insert a new sensor, 7/10 it is inaccurate and I don’t have the patience to see if it fixes itself, so I manipulate it into thinking it’s sort of right, until I calibrate it a few times. Here’s what I mean…
Category: Troubleshooting
The Best Dexcom Adhesives – They’re FREE
Did you know that you can request FREE adhesives from Dexcom? I usually add one around the 10 day mark to … More
How and why I ditched my insulin pump to go back to multiple daily injections…
I haven’t written a blog post on a whim, based on my current feelings for a while! When I started … More
Restart a Dexcom G6 Sensor
UPDATED: January 2021. I will update if this method no longer works for me. Dexcom often changes certain things to … More
Your Insulin Pen is NOT Empty
An “empty” insulin pen can have between 10-20 units of insulin still inside! That’s why I decided to start extracting it with a syringe. Find out how:
Why Standard Deviation is Important: Part Two
In case you missed it, check out my first post on standard deviation, here! It covers what it is, why … More
Why Standard Deviation is Important in Blood Sugar Control
Standard deviation (SD) is an incredibly important indicator of health, but what is it? SD is the variability of blood … More
Splitting Levemir Basal Insulin
UPDATE: I no longer use Levemir basal insulin as I experienced an allergic reaction from it (painful, red injection sites). … More
Wedding Day Diabetes Tips
Congratulations! Your wedding day should be beautiful, memorable, and full of love and happiness. With the right planning, especially diabetes … More
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