Author Archives: mydiabeticheart

Two new Dexcom G5 transmitters and Three boxes is sensors. I felt like a kid on Christmas morning when I opened that box.

One of the reasons why I have a Dexcom is there are times when I don’t feel the symptoms of a high or low. Like this one. Didn’t feel a thing until I saw the number. Diabetes is weird like … Continue reading →

That feeling of relief when your Dexcom transmitters are finally on the way after a month of fighting with the supplier and insurance company. #MakeDiabetesVisible

After the hellish day of heart testing that I had yesterday, I’m really feeling this piece today.

The numbers have been pretty consistent all day. And considering I spent the day being poked and prodded at the hospital, these are acceptable. Got to talk about diabetes awareness month with one of the lab techs at the hospital … Continue reading →

No explanation necessary!

I never leave home without glucose tabs. I never know when I might need them to treat a low.

These little things are part of a new Dexcom sensor and are used to snap the transmitter in place. They are then removed and should be tossed out with the trash. And they can do a lot of damage to … Continue reading →

Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Well, technically, it ends at 2:00am Sunday morning, but it means setting the clocks back an hour before I go to bed tonight. It also means I have to take a minute to change the … Continue reading →

One shot of Victoza, two shots of Lantus, and at least 3 shots of Humalog. Plus several finger sticks since I’m flying without the CGM today to allow my body time to heal. This is every day life for me. … Continue reading →