How to fix an inaccurate Dexcom sensor and avoid sensor fails

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…

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: