Unboxing and Inserting the Dexcom G6 | She's Diabetic
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- Watch me unbox and insert the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) ◉ Subscribe: goo.gl/ZfjYfu
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00:15 What is the Dexcom G6?
00:35 The 1 Month Starter Pack
2:17 The Transmitter Reveal
3:37 The Sensor/Inserter Reveal
4:47 Pairing the Sensor
4:53 Preparation for Insertion
6:00 Inserting the Sensor
6:59 Clipping on the Transmitter
7:54 Sensor Warmup
10:07 A Look at the Results and App Post Warm-Up
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I found this video a couple of months ago when scrounging CZcams on how to insert the G6, and found it so helpful! Flash forward to the Homeland season 8 premiere and cue me racking my brain for where I recognized you from. Very, very cool of you to help us fellow diabetics out. Love seeing your journey!
Ah yes!!! Funny!! I imagine you racking your brain and it makes me smile! Thank you so much for your kind words! :)
Getting my first CGM (this one!) finally after four long years. I'm very grateful for this video, it was helpful and such a relief for my anxiety (I am a huge wuss about needles!).
Thanku Andrea. I wear the G5 Dexcom & am going to start the G6 today. Been a type 1 for 44yrs now, here in the USA. You're informative, & pleasant!
Hello Neldonlavino! Thank you so much for your comment and kind words! I'm SO HAPPY FOR YOU to start the G6! I'm certain you will LOVE IT! And by the way - WELL DONE to you for living with T1D for 44 years and fully embracing the new technology on the market - what an inspiration you are!!!
This is an excellent video. The presenter is most attractive with a very pleasant voice. She is enthusiastic without being over the top. Very informative. Well done!
Thank you so much! Those are really kind a meaningful words, I really appreciate them! :)
Absolutely love this video. I really hope that you enjoy your G6. I absolutely love mine. My initial insertion was strange but other insertions were much better. 😍🙌🏻✌🏻✌🏻👍🏻
Nerdabetic Thank you!!!! Some of my other insertions have definitely varied in terms of level of feeling. I’m just loving it so far!!! ☺️☺️☺️ I’m looking forward to seeing all your G6 content, both on here and your insta!! 😍👏🏻😊
Let me just say I love your videos, my 5 year old was diagnosed in February and hearing your thoughts and feelings about these different situations really helps me understand a little better what she may be feeling. She doesn't know how to verbalize how she is emotionally handing everything. We just got our dexcom delivered today and are super excited to try it. Thank you for sharing your journey just know its helping people feel a little more confident after watching your videos. Also I'm super jealous of you eyelashes! They are beautiful.
Thanks for sharing im a newbie of 5yrs of type 2. Getting ahold of this issue sometimes very frustrating. Thanks for being real
Amazing. I am grateful that you were honest about your high starting point. Reality is that is the way it is with diabetes, we have highs and lows and times when we are in range. Diabetes is a process and we learn how to work with it. Say the G6 Inserter was amazing. Keep up the VLOG you are helping us more than you know. Good Job!
I have been using dexcom g6 for atleast 2 yrs. I am so relieved usin dexcom. I have been diabetic for nearly 47 yrs, when i was 9yrs. But this one is perfect for me.
Wow - 47 years is incredible!! And I agree - my preference is the Dexcom by far!!!
Thanks...l might even have the courage to slap it on...l have been putting it off for several days.your presentation was calming, you seem to be such a nice person .
love this video. Took the fear out of getting a G6. Just came in the mail today and Im finally going . to try After being a type 1 diabetic since 13 (1993)
Thanks
Wow - that is so awesome for you to say that- thank you! I'm excited for you to start using it. I hope you find it as game and life changing as I do! :-)
@@ShesDiabetic Could you elaborate more about the Dexcom Warrior program? (I think thats whats its called.
@@ShesDiabetic When you come back to the states I would luv to do a video with you. Sort of like Type 1 diabetic and experiences of men and women. Let me know your thoughts :)
Thank you for your video. I’ve had mine sitting on the kitchen table for two weeks because I didn’t know to use or place it on my skin. Excellent video!
Oh! I'm so excited for you to start! It's a game changer (in my opinion)- good luck and let me know how it goes for you!!!
I learn so much watching you, I start the omnipod 5 next week. Just waiting on the g6. I'm currently on the g7
I really love your videos
It’s rare to find good diabetic content on CZcams
Thanks
Thank you so much!! That means a lot!! ❣️
Thank you for posting this. I'm about to start using the Dexcom G6 and I found your video very reassuring and helpful.
You're so welcome! Thank you for watching! :-)
Hows it working for you Jean? Today is my 1st day with dexcom inserted. Yay me lol.
Good morning! I subscribed to your channel after watching your video. I am just about to start with my G6. My wife and I watched and we both think you are so fun and absolutely adorable! You just have this great way about you--we were both smiling through your entire piece. Thanks for doing this, very informative and reassuring segment. It's great to have found you and we will absolutely watching your other videos!
Oh thank you for your kind words Howard!! I really hope your new G6 is treating you well, and that you're absolutely loving it!! Thank you also for subscribing!! :)
Thank you for sharing this. I see that you uploaded this just over 2 years ago, but your equipment looks the same as what I just recently received. I am going to start using mine later today (it's just after midnight, now). Thank you for showing us how it's done and commenting on how it felt. I'm a little anxious myself and do NOT like needles. :)
You're so welcome! And you're right - it will be the same one that you've been sent as the G6 is still the current latest and greatest model! I hope it works well for you and that it isn't painful (truly truly, I tell you I do not even really feel the needle!!)
@@ShesDiabetic Unfortunately, I must have gotten a defective box of applicators because when I put the first one on, I couldn't get it off! I called the company and a lady said to get a washcloth and put warm water on it and rub the tape to try to loosen it. It finally came off. Then, she waited while I put a 2nd one on and I couldn't get THAT applicator off. (sigh) I wouldn't have minded getting that box after I had been a pro at it. lol After making a couple of calls, I was directed to someone right here in town who might be able to help me. I left the applicator on all day, hoping that she would call and I could meet her somewhere, but she never called me back. I finally got the applicator off at the end of the work day and ended up with a nasty looking wound (from the wire). Oh, well, I guess I'll get this figured out some day. So, unfortunately, here's a negative experience. I'm sure it's rare. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a negative experience like this. Bad things happen sometimes, but we usually get through it. :)
Also, I'm glad I was able to see your video because when the sensor got stuck inside the applicator, at least I knew what SHOULD be happening. Also, a co-worker has this same model, so I asked her if she had any problems like this and she said NEVER. Also, now I know how it feels when the wire goes in and it's NOTHING like using a needle. YAY!!!
I watched this after first dexcom G5, to G6 questions about first time. Thanks, you helped me with the new one on the first shot, it works the same way
You're so welcome! I'm so happy to help! :)
I really appreciate you showing us the reality of your diabetes by letting us see how high your reading was. I have been type1 since 1984. I have not known many other type1 diabetics. My brother had it before me but he passed away in 07.
It seems like a lot of diabetics try to hide the bad numbers, which makes me feel even more alone somehow.
I use the T Slim now after being on shots all those years. I started it in October of 19, paired with the Dex6. It is comforting knowing that other diabetics have similar struggles. Of course I take no joy in that, as I really wish we could all find a cure.
I am in the US and am looking fwd to the new Control IQ which is a feature of the Tandem that will actually give correction boluses if we miscalculated a bolus somehow and end up going high. My BS is almost always high at night when I sleep.
Good luck to you and thanks for tthe great videos!
Thank you so much for your kind words Gino! And for in turn also for sharing your struggles here. I SO know what you mean in terms of people only showing their "good numbers" and thus this making one feel so much more alone - OMG I get it 100000%! I think it's so important that we share these aspects of ourselves, and this is really what I'm trying to do here - so the fact that you see this and commented on it makes me really feel seen - so thank YOU! I'm so so sorry for the loss of your brother in 07 - that must have been extremely difficult for you. It sounds like you have your eye on all the most exciting tech - I'm right there with you in terms of excitement for these items too!!! I love seeing the market continually expanding with more and more competition - great for us!!!! Stay well, and thank you again for your kindness!
Gino Feriante i was dx'd in 1984 too! Born in 79. So sorry to read of your brothers passing. We r out here..... just wanted to send some good energy your way. ❤️🙌🏾 from Houston Texas.
@@ifgodwz1ovus thank you!
The Dexcom G6 looks interesting. Can't wait to check out your next video regarding the G6 month review. 😊
I love mine! Good luck in your search and I hope you enjoy the review video!! 🥰
Was on the Libre for almost 2 years(10 day then the 14 day) , I just got the G6 and cannot wait to start it.
Oh! I'm excited for you! I think you've made an excellent choice! But the most important thing is that you get what works best for you! Happy Dexcoming!!
why the change ??
Why did you change from the freestyle libre 2 to the Dexcom g6 is it smaller, works faster, or Is it because of the the pricing etc?
I have discovered that a eating 2 jerky strips, having 1 carb and drinking a bottle of water, waiting 1 hour, my high bg becomes a pleasingly lower number
Whatever it takes! I'm glad to hear you've found a good combo there!
Andrea thanks for making this video!!! I had previously seen before, so once my Dex arrived I pulled you. It was comforting to insert my G6 with your guidance, but really they made it so easy. I've used other products before where it's quite easy to fumble up the process, but the G6 was so simple I probably COULD change that in the middle of the night (ahem, but not pump changes when half asleep - those are the worst!). So once again, as I said in my previous comments, thanks for being a digital diabuddy to so many of us who don't have diabuddies IRL. Take Care and Be Well :)
Oh my goodness I'm so happy for your James!!! I hope you and your Dex are doing fantastically well! I'm glad you found it so simple - I agree with you - could easily change it overnight, half asleep! And yay for digital diabuddies - such a pleasure!!! Sending joy and strength!!
Well I'm learning about it for my 13 year old son who was just diagnosed but your really pretty and it's distracting gonna have too watch it again and listen lol
Thanks for the video love to hear your comparisons or a comparison video to the Freestyle Libre. Thanks again for an awesome video
Craig Clark I will absolutely be doing a comparison video- great idea!! Hope to have it out in the next couple of weeks! Thank you so much for watching!! :-)
Interested to hear your thoughts on the best option of the 2
Thank you very much for this video. My daughter will start this today and I searched CZcams and found your video. I hope this works well for her as she does not like finger sticks.
You are so welcome! I really think your daughter is going to LOVE the system - it is a game changer!!! Sending you two all the very best as she starts on this new system!! I'm excited for you guys! :-)
Really enjoyed your video very informative
Thank you so much!!!
Hi, in the first video I watched, I believe you talked about mg/dl levels and was happy to see in this one you speak about your measurements in mmol/l rather than mg/dl. I realize you're an American living in the UK but I feel you're talking language I understand as a Canadian. Thanks for the great video!!
Oh good! I'm so glad you found that useful!! I always try to do the conversions! I really wish we all just had one universal form of measurement!! I'm glad it helped you!! :)
I am a Type 1 and have been on the Dex G5 for about 2 years. It was better than the Medtronic CGM but not perfect by any means. But, with the tech improvements in the G6, the Basal IQ and Complete IQ programs that will work with my Tandem X2 pump will hopefully will put me in range more than I have been over the last number of years. I am a LADA (Latent Adult Diabetic Autoimmune), and was not diagnosed as a Type 1 until I was in my mid 60s. Prior to that I was diagnosed as a Type 2. My new G6 system will be mailed to me on January 3rd. I am looking forward to the new sensor, the inserter, the Basal IQ program (since I am a unaware when I go low)the Complete IQ program (it is supposed to be released this month (It is a closed loop system) which will turn my pump into an artificial pancreas, no finger sticking, and no calibration. I am both hopeful and cautiously optimistic. Like you did in the beginning, I will continue to test until I am confident that the G6 is performing as it is supposed to and that it is in fact accurate. Thanks for posting - I enjoy your videos.
Thank you for all the info you've shared above! I'm excited for you to get your G6 - as I really think it is such a GAME CHANGER. And like you said, with the Basal IQ and rumored Complete IQ it really is quite an exciting time to be getting on all of this equipment! I'm excited for you!
thanks for sharing your experience awesome video go on and your spirit inspired me to control my glucose level
YAHOO!! What an AWESOME comment to read!! Thank you and WELL DONE TO YOU!! :)
My G6 is arriving next week! I just put my last G5 in this morning. Am probably going to wait until next Friday (yes, will have to wait until I change my pump set over because I have to do a TSlim software update when I get it up and running and just want it all done same day) to actually insert it.
(Side note. Am hoping my CZcams name has changed on this comment as I'm returning to my old settings on that. Long story. )
Hi Carol! Oh I'm so excited for you to receive your G6! EXCITING TIMES!! I hope it all goes really well - I'm SURE you're going to love the G6 - and combined with the Tslim it's a dream I hear (I'm not on the tslim, but I have heard extremely good things, especially with the two working together!) Wishing you all the best with it! :)
Stomach always hurt so bad for me I would bleed from my old pump and sensor. Arm is my go to. Can't wait to try this next week hopefully it stops my occasional convulsions from my hypoglycemic unawareness.
Oh man, I'm so sorry to read about your hypoglycemic reactions...that is so tough. Honestly, I can't imagine not having the awareness (though sometimes I wish I didn't because it feels so bad, but that's absolutely not something I really wish). My arm is my go to nowadays, it feels out of the way and that feels good to me. I'm wishing you all the very best and hopefully this system changes your life, as it did mine 💙
My doctor just prescribed the Libre, however my mom uses the Dexcom. After hearing your review and hers, I will ask the doctor for the Dexcom. I am so nervous and afraid that it will hurt. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.
Please do! I think the Dexcom is by far the superior product! And trust me it does not hurt in the slightest!! Good luck and I hope your Mom loves the Dexcom!!
Hi. Thank you for doing this video. I have watched a couple of more of your videos and I just love the clarity, honesty and straight to the point of your videos presentations. Now, my son is currently on the G5 system, he has been on G5 for about four years already. We are considering in switching to the G6 system so I was looking for more information and came across your video.
Through your video I can see some differences between the two systems already. Application is one of the biggest differences. My son needs help to change his sensor everytime since it takes two hands to apply the G5 sensor because he prefers his arm vs. his stomach. This last one has been painful to place a sensor on, so he rotates between arms. I find that G6 sensor application looks pretty easy and can be done with one hand. The other feature I like about the G6 for what I heard around is that there is no calibration needed after the warmup period of two hours. Correct me if I am wrong because I need to be sure of that. Also, we are currently using the Dexcom Share App (this is the phone app used to share Blood Glucose Readings with caregivers) and Dexcom Follow App(,The phone App used to Follow the T1D love ones or patient) Which Apps are the ones G6 uses to communicate and share the glucose readings through the phone?? I noticed you made this video a year ago or so, are you still using the G6? Have you had any issues with the system since? Thank you again for sharing. Take care and stay safe!
Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to see your next video. I’ll be starting my this week 9 /2 2020 ... see you soon
How exciting! And thank you so much for watching! I'm truly excited for you to start the Dexcom - it's a game changer!! (at least in my opinion!) 💙
I really enjoyed your video.. !
You are so cute!
Thanks
Thank you for watching my friend!
Dios te bendiga hermosa Doncella. Primero le dire que eres una hermosa, Princesa. Y eres muy simpática,dando la orientación y sobre todo una excelente maestra en la demostración de como se pone en función el Dexcom G6. Excelente trabajo. Dios es bueno, Shalom.
So beautiful
I came here to learn about Dexcom but end up drooling over her beautiful face
😂 I'm just over here drooling at the fact that I can see where my blood sugar is at every 5 mins! 🤷🏻♀️😂
@@ShesDiabetic nice
What about when you take a bath, is the device/results will be affected?
The device is not affected at all when you take a bath or swim or anything! Very occasionally I'll get a signal loss when I'm swimming in a deeper pool, but then it picks back up again when I'm out. I've never had a signal loss in the bath! Hope this helps!
How does the Dexcom compare to the Freestyle Libre? Any chance we'll be getting a head to head video about them?
Coming soon!! Stay tuned!!! :-)
Your awesome, hope I can get one. ❤️
Stephanie Grace thank you!! I hope you can too!!! 🙏🏻
Andrea thanks for the show. I will put my G6 on Friday, I fell better watching, bad stories on youTube. Best blood sugars to you, thanks again.
I hope your new G6 is treating you well Rob! I think you're going to love it!! Wishing you fabulous blood sugars 🌞
Great abbs
Haha - why thank you!
I am 7 and I got it when I was 4!
Hello my diabuddy!
Hello, i'm looking at this device for my Dad. I see this is from sept. 2018. It is now july 2021. are you still using thie G6? also, is there a monthly charge through the app, or do I need to just buy the supplies and download the app to get him started? also, great video. thank you.
Hello Hello!! Yes - I am still on the Dexcom G6 - I love it even more now than I did back then! There is no charge for the app - it's completely free, you just download it once you have the supplies - I would contact his doctor to discuss a prescription and getting started - that's the best approach! Do let me know how you and your Dad get on - my Dad LOVED his Dexcom and it was a true game changer for him and all of us as a family to be able to follow his numbers and help when necessary - truly it's a great gift!!!
I just received mine. Thank you for your video it made it really easy to use
You are so so welcome! Thank you for watching!
According to me, Freestyle Libre is perfect without any problems. As I am using my libre sensor with Ambrosia Blucon device.
Good to know! Everyone has to find what works best for them! Thank you for sharing! :)
I like the libre but it is really a different system with no alerts since it is a scan system. Also my insurance stopped covering the libre at all.
How do you like the dexcom ..? Better than the libre ? I’m a current libre user and I’m thinking about switching to dexcom
I'm team Dexcom all the way - I far prefer it to the Libre!
@@ShesDiabetic love your videos .. I’m still a baby diabetic but I feel like I’ve outgrown the libre .. I went to my first endo appointment in December of 2021 .. I was diagnosed type one in march of 2020 .. I started the libre in april of 2020 started the Omini pod in September of 2021
Can you just use the phone instead of using any dexcom meter/transmitter?
You can totally just use your phone to get the readings - you don't have to have the Dexcom specific reader!
From Germany
Thanks for this great video.
Have the 640g with the Enlite sensor now and waiting for the Dexcom G6. He is still not avaible in Germany.
Waiting for your next video about the G6.
Ghosa Sardes thanks for your comment! Next week vid will be my 1 month review- stay tuned! I hope the enlite works well for you! 🤞🏻
@@ShesDiabetic
It was not the real true, what I wrote.
I was on pen until I tryed the Freestyle Libre early 2017. I used this system for 6-7 month on my own costs.
In this time I informed me a lot about all type of pumps and chose the 640g with enlite sensor. Become the pump/enlite system 08/2017.
But now I has so mutch information, also about the 670g, that I found that this pumps are not enough for me.
I buy an old Medtronic Pump, also an old transmitter and build my own Open Loop system with OpenAPS.
So I'm now on a Paradigm Real Time pump since 7/2018 and did not use the 640g anymore.
The problem is, that this old system have a lot of connection lost, but the numbers are ok if I have done a good calibration.
Thats why I want the G6, also the calibrations are a problem if I have a busy workday.
Unfortunatly I can' t use the closed Loop, because there are only 2 pumps compatible with OpenAPS for that, the Dana RS and Animas Combo.
With the iPhone Loop System that was not a problem, this is compatible with old metronic pumps. But I have no iPhone and also no Mac to create the App.
Sorry for bad englisch.
@@ShesDiabetic question about the adhesive for the sensor. Does the sensor come with an adhesive patch or do you buy them separating? I saw you remove the paper from the adhesive but didn't see you add anything to the sensor applicator like an adhesive patch.
I am waiting on my new dexcom g6 to be delivered today, just listening to all of the videos possible. So helpful but I'm not sure how to download the app on my cell phone. Any help would be appreciated. I've been diabetic type 1 for 61 years, now turning 70 soon so this technology is all new to me.
I have it to!
Diabuddies!!!
Loved the video and your excitement . I was wondering if u tried it on your arm as folks have tried that too? Did you notice any difference? Which do u prefer? The dexcom or the libre?
Hi Suresh! Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! :) I have never put the Dexcom on my arm, as it’s only approved for the abdomen and I don’t really want to mess around with that! With regards to my preference, I absolutely 1000% prefer the Dexcom over the Libre. For so many reasons, but the main one being accuracy. It’s far far more accurate. Also, the alarms, especially overnight, provide me a huge amount of peace of mind. Hope this helps!
Hola. Además de la buena tengo que decir que dos espectacularmente hermosa.
Thank you because of you I did it correctly. 👍😊
You are so welcome! 💙
Hi. You made great video.
Thank you thank you thank you, it was very helpful ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching and commenting! :) XOX
Hello, I just got my Dexcom g6. Is the receiver not included with the starter kit?
The receiver is sold separately, but you can use your phone with it (as long as you have a compatible model) without having to pay any extra. I hope this helps! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic thank you 😄
What's the best alternative to this kind of thing which doesn't involve having a needle stuck in you constantly? Or at all.
Any information that you have to enter into the pump??? Will it automatically insert the transmitter code?
I don’t have any information on this as I’m on a Medtronic pump and it isn’t compatible with the G6. However, if you have an Omnipod or Tandem T-Slim - it does work with those, I just don’t have any information on how to connect those, but maybe people within this comment strand do. Hopefully you can find someone to help!!
Is there a reader outside f using a cell phone can u show us this?
Hi Sos! Yes there is! Dexcom has a specific reader that you can use with the system. It does not require you to have a cell phone and communicates directly with the sensor. I hope this helps!
Still adjusting to my new G6. I feel like a yoyo! Too high-then too low! I have a hard time getting my bs down when high and doc says " just use the pump!"AHHH!
I hear you! I hope you're able to reach more of an equilibrium soon! I know sometimes it can just feel like a roller coaster - especially when you first start and see what's going on every 5 minutes!
Was there a code you had to enter on your device from the sensor?? Not sure if UK is different.
Yes! Or there's a little QR code you scan when you start it, if that makes sense!
Thank you.
You're welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
Hi! Thank you for the awesome video. I will be replacing my G5 with a G6 tomorrow morning. My G5 reads in BG. Am I going to have to have a guide or can I switch the app to BG reading? Thank you so much!
G5 to G6 - such an exciting switch!! I'm not sure what you mean in terms of it reading in "BG"? It should read in whatever unit of measurement is standard in the location where you live. I hope this helps!!
Hey Andrea! I love your videos so much! Are you in the beyondtype1 app?
Thank you so much Mariana! I am indeed on the beyondtype1 app but I've not been very active on it, I must say! I will try to be more active! My name on it is Andrea ShesDiabetic - let's be friends!
She's Diabetic sounds great! 😊 I’ll shoot you a message 🙈 can’t wait to see more of your uploads in the future 🥳
any particular reason you switched from the libre to the dexcom? i would love the dexcom but it’s just a little too expensive for me atm
Hi Isla!
Thanks for your message! I wanted to try the Dexcom because everyone was raving about it, and I figured I would take a look to see what all the hype was about! Another big reason is because I’m going to be on my own a lot more (away from family) and therefore the alarms were extremely important for me to have, so that I can keep an eye on things more carefully, especially overnight. I hear you though, and totally understand that cost is a big consideration when self funding for any and all CGMS ♥️ I’m going to cover all of the above in my coming review video, and then a Libre V Dexcom review video too! Thank you for watching!
She's Diabetic can’t wait for the review! will be keeping my eyes open😊
Great video Andre!
Saw your previous video on the Freestyle Libre, what made you switch to Dexcom G6?? Was it out of curiosity or weren't you satisfied with the Freestyle Libre?
On your 1 month review, maybe you could compare the accuracy between the two devices in relation to your finger prick device? A price per month comparison would be very interesting as well, both can run from your iPhone.?
The ultimate test would be a parallel comparison of both devices plus the finger prick test, that would mean of course, wearing both the G6/Freestyle Libre pads at the same time.!! You would be like a pin cushion!
What is your long term aim by trying both devices out? Are you trialling both devices to decide which CGM monitor to go with long term?
Look forward to your update! 👍👍🙂
The Dexcom G5 was a bit of a process. Sometimes painful to be honest.First time I used the Dexcom G6 I thought I did it wrong, No pain whatsoever,lol
That's fantastic to hear!! I was never on the G5 so I can't compare it, but I know what you mean about wondering if it's even made it into your body! Absolutely incredible - I love that about this cgm!!
and also does it stick for the full time or do you need tape?
It stays on for me- but you can buy over-patches or even get patches from Dexcom (which they'll give you for free, at least in the UK!) But I think their adhesive formulation has changed because it's staying on really really well for me recently!
Where do I get the extra stickers for keeping it on ? Thanks
Speak to Dexcom's customer service and see if they can give you some for free, otherwise you can buy them online, but best to try getting them free first I feel like! :)
What is the price of transmittor you have to buy after a month.and how many sensors you get in starter pack.
The starter pack includes 3 sensors and 1 transmitter (which lasts 3 months) and is £159. If you were to buy a transmitter on its' own that would be £200. They also have subscribe and save plans that bring these costs down. Hope this helps!
I have some questions. I use the Medtronic 670G, and use their sensors. Does this Dextrom G6 work better than their sensors? I think that this might be much cheaper than using the Medtronic sensors. What do you think? Also, what about the difference between using it on your arm compared to using it on your abdomen? I think that I get much better readings using it on my arm. By the way, I love your videos. I have had diabetes for over 45 hears, and have only been taking care of myself or the last 10 years or so. I love to learn, so keep on putting out the videos. Big Fan.
Great questions Michael - and thank you for your kind words! In my opinion Dexcom is the best CGM currently on the market, hands down. I had horrible issues with the Medtronic sensors, so that's where I'm coming from too, to give you a little background. When it comes to sensor placement, I don't really experience any difference between the abdomen and the arm from an accuracy perspective, but I do find that the arm is more comfortable to me. I hope this helps you and thank you once again for sharing your questions with me - and 45 years with diabetes - you are a warrior and absolutely AMAZING!!! WELL WELL DONE TO YOU!!!!!! KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK!!! 😊
App name?
Hey need the name of the app dexcom i have tyes 2 diabetic so can get started on it to
Hey there, i'm in relatively good shape / low body fat & regularly train. Have you used this at they gym or during exercise at all ? The libre was horrible on my arms ! This just got approved in Australia so keen to try. Appreciate the video too thanks.
Miss Diabetic
Cute Video although you miss to show the G6 application to recognize the G6 transmitter. I have been on the G5 and before that the G4 for over 10 years. I have been Type 1 Juvenile Diabetic for 52 years. You mentioned you went to a class and your glucose went up because you were excited. That is simply not true, you ate to much before or your insulin tolerant at a certain time of the day and that is why the glucose went up. If you are insulin tolerant at a certain time of day and you are using one of the insulin pumps you do not have your basal rate set correct at that time. However I did enjoy watching your video, have fun the Diabetes toys. Joe
Hi Joe! Thank you for your comment and for watching. I appreciate what you say, but also respectfully disagree. Adrenaline, which I most certainly conjured up during the mentioned class would have produced hormones (particularly Epinephrine) that were then released into my bloodstream and resulted in a higher blood glucose level. This is scientifically proven. I feel very strongly about mentioning this because often times Type 1 Diabetics are taught that only insulin and food can effect their blood glucose values when this is absolutely and fundamentally not true. There are a host of other things that have an effect on BG levels and to understand them and investigate them is to give us more power to deal with them and have even tighter control, or at the very least an understanding when things don't add up as they should. I'm unsure as to what you mean when you said about the G6 applicator and transmitter, if you can elaborate on that perhaps I can respond to this. Wishing you all the best and continued health and happiness with your diabetes!
Thank you for replying, I wish you the best with your diabetes.
question about the adhesive for the sensor. Does the sensor come with an adhesive patch or do you buy them separating? I saw you remove the paper from the adhesive but didn't see you add anything to the sensor applicator like an adhesive patch.
The sensor comes with adhesive, and any addition adhesive aids get placed over the top of this as a whole. I hope this helps and answers your question!
@@ShesDiabetic thank you. is there a good adhesive aid on Amazon? what about numbing ointment for injecting the sensor?
I would suggest looking up Skin Tac on Amazon - I use this and find it works GREAT. In terms of numbing ointment, I really don't see a need for this at all as I can't even feel the insertion take place 99% of the time, in all honesty!
My box didn't come with a transmitter...oops
Hey! I'm a type 1 diabetic too! I wanted to ask, how does it feel having sensors and pumps etc in the stomach? I've never done anything in my tummy before as I fear I'm too skinny and it will be really painful. I would love some advice 😊
I thought this as well. I had to stop using CGMs and insulin pumps on my tummy area as I’m very slim and don’t have anything there thus causing irritability and random pain at times
Great video
Thanks Mike! :)
I order to get mine I have to have doctored orders ( I’m new to this diabetic thing I got diagnosed a week ago I don’t know how it works ) I’m on the freestyle cgm right now ( I don’t like it) does it cost 159 with insurance it without?
Hi Noel! I do think the Dexcom is far superior to the Freestyle Libre - so great choice! I’m sorry but I have no idea what the cost with insurance would be. In the UK is 159 GBP per month when you purchase it out of pocket. I would encourage you to speak with your doctor to find out if this can be lowered/eliminated with insurance. I hope this helps and am sending you lots of strength as you get to grips with all of this!
Ok I didn’t know if it was 159 out of pocket or not so thank you that info .as far as I know here in California my insurance would help with the cost. Even if not I want to switch anyway because when my sugar gets high the freestyle cgm was so inaccurate it tested at 366 but my sugar was actually at 500 (I know dangerous lvl)
I got the freestyle libre coming in the mail and now I want this instead. 🤦♂️
Yep - I have to say, of the two this is absolutely what I prefer and would recommend. But to each his own! Hopefully whatever you end up using works best for you - that's all that matters!!
Thanks for the video! Please, could you help me to find the best non-invasive glucometer for my mother? She is type 2 DM. Do you recommend Dexcom for type 2?
I would recommend the Dexcom G6 for her - absolutely and utterly! It's equally valuable for both Type 1's and 2's, and is the best on the market, in my opinion! I hope this helps!
is it necessary to have a smart phone with enough data [ I am 79 years old & have 2G data at this time.
Hi Janice! The Dexcom app itself is not too big, however you will need a bluetooth capable phone for it to communicate properly with your Dexcom. I would urge you to contact Dexcom's customer support because they are stupendous and will be able to talk you through this all! I hope this helps, and that you're able to get it all working! Also - I just have to say - good for you for tackling this at 79 years old! I hope you don't think I'm being patronizing when I say this, but I think technology can be very intimidating for people that didn't expressly grow up with it, so really you should be applauded for working with all of this and it will pay off for you!! ❤️😍
My wife has the G6 and her phone is not compatible. I told her to use receiver and she says cannot use receiver and pump at same time.
Is she right?
You can absolutely use the receiver and the pump at the same time, without question. I hope this helps! If you have any problems/questions I would urge you to contact Dexcom's customer support because they truly know the in's and out's of everything - but there's no reason that you wouldn't be able to use the receiver and pump at the same time. I hope this helps!
Great video and wow you are gorgeous. Are you still using this today over the FreeStyle Libre?
Thank you, and oh gosh - thank you! I am still on the Dexcom G6, and no longer using the Libre at all. Hope this helps! Wishing you a wonderful day!
Hey! after continuously using you got the real time data. Did you try to use the data and control the sugar level?
Hi dear, we just got my son the new dexcom g6. We did complete all the steps but surprisingly the second is not accurate!!! Everytime I check the dexcome g6 is about 20 to 25 off!!!! Is this common???? Pls help.
In other side I did create an account on his phone for dexcome app ( we did input all the info on his dexcome reciever in regards of codes and numbers) but now that I am going to create an account on app it is still asking me for same info. I am afraid if I do that his reciever will lose the info that was entered in a first place... can you please let me know if I need to take the same steps for app the same way that we did for the dexcom reciever!!! I will greatly appreciate your help.🤗🤗
Hi Lin! I’m so sorry to hear your son is having issues with his G6! That’s no fun!!! First things first, please please call Dexcom and explain everything to them. They have a very excellent customer support service that can walk you through and talk you through everything. This is your very first port of call. Because if there is something wrong with your sensor (which is possible) they can even replace the sensor for you, free of charge. I hope this helps and that you’re able to get this figured out! 🤞🏻🤞🏻
Thank you so much for your reply. Hope all is good with you@😊🤗😊
AND MOST IMPORTANT........CHANGE BOTH YOUR INFUSIONS AND YOUR SENSORS WHEN TI'S TIME TO CHANGE TO AVOID SCAR TISSUE. IT WILL CAUSE SCAR TISSUE, BUT IN TIME IY WILL HEAL. REMEMBER A DIABETICS IMMUNE SYTEM IS WEAK. SCARING IS NORMEL!!!!!!!
Great advice, Daniel!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!!! 🌟
Hi Andrea
👋 Hello!
No bruises and scar tissue from infusion set and sensor insertions over time??? Do tell your secret...
Such a nice beautiful kind young woman you are Andrea
Thank you Mike! :)
I didn't feel anything, that's what she said.
Loose like a goose.
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@@ShesDiabetic type 1 here
good video, thanks. Funny how all americans on youtube dont know how to pronounce LIBRE.
Lol...or are YOU guys saying it wrong? Just sayin...😂
@@ShesDiabetic hehe well i guess its the latin based French word for 'Free'. So Lee-breah in phonetics
@@ShesDiabetic good video btw. My 13year old daughter has just started with her Dexcom on her tummy. She is feeling a little discomfort but I am hoping that will fade. If not we may move to the arm next time
Your sweet
You are so sweet
Thank you! :-)
Why can’t she tell us what to do without all the fluff? I didn’t think she would ever shut up about non- relative bs. I will not be using these vids again - might not be using Dexcom.
"i didn't feel it" i hope you don't tell your boyfriend that XD
Too wordy