Where do you get that? Amazon? Wow it is so expensive compared to opsite though, is there a role version of it I guess not because it’s for IV I know they’ve used that on me in the hospital probably and I don’t remember having a reaction to it so I guess I should try it because I could return it on Amazon if there is a problem, But I like the opsite roll because I can get a lot out of that in fact I don’t remember the last time I bought one because I had stopped using it for the dexcom and only used small patches for my inset.
I thought the overlay is supposed to go on top of it to stop it from falling off though? That is what I really need now because although my insurance issue with the sensor seems to have been worked out I’m still gonna be restarting them as long as I don’t have the severe irritations all the time.
Do you know which provinces it is covered in for adults?
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To reuse, you need to stick it back into the little pouch it comes in and then roll the top down tightly. I use a clip to seal it tight.
Dexcom G6 restarts and resets
- Stop the session. …
- Remove the transmitter from the sensor. …
- Set a timer for 20 minutes once you’ve removed the transmitter.
- After the 20 minute wait, replace the transmitter into the sensor.
- Go through the usual steps to start a new session.
Iv3000 isn’t really for iv. But could be. I use it as an anchor put it down before I put in the sensor for infusion set and poke through. I get them delivered with my pump supplies direct from tandem. But your doc has to do a script or just buy them they are not that expensive
(Smith Nephew Opsite IV3000 Catheter Dressing 4 x 5.5in 4925 | ADW Diabetes)
Hi marrbhi!
How do you remove the transmitter from the sensor? That confuses me - would love to know.
Sheryl
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There are a lot of methods for this. Some use a guitar pick to unhook the clips around the edge.
I use a test strip, I insert it in the narrow end of the sensor.
Between the sensor and transmitter… if you get it in just 2 mm,
You will block the contacts.
That has the same effect as wremoving it entirely.
Then wait 15 min, take the strip out, and you can restart your sensor as if it was new.
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Wow Timothy - thank you! Have to give it a try. Will let you know how it goes.
Thanks again 
Count my among those who use a guitar pick. The pick has to a thin pick, others are too thick.
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We are not sure yet, maybe Ontario. I think if you are a citizen the general insurance, not through a job, and I think not bcbs etc., covers more than rx/ insulin etc. such as care and hospitals etc. We are dual citizens. I was reading that you can get dexcom coverage in Ontario but you have to apply for it. I assume it would be eligible for that there.
I removed it with a credit card and put it back after1/2 hour. The test strip was too weak to get it out. Interesting you can do without taking it out.
There are a ton of restrictions to getting Dexcom covered in Ontario. I did not get it (but gave employer benefits).
But they will cover the tandem pump. Talk about backwards. The Dexcom made way more of a difference for my glucose control than the pump.
I think for Dexcom coverage you need to have documented hypoglycaemia unawareness documented. Read: lose your drivers license.
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I tried this today and worked great. Easier than removing transmitter.
Here is another option/post from @Timothy
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Yeah I was wondering what the requirements would be I couldn’t find that anywhere. So you get it covered through your job insurance? I am not going to be able to work there most likely at that type of a job so until it is covered I’m going to have to pay out-of-pocket if they don’t approve me. I assume you are in Ontario?
I think I am starting to have lack of awareness now because it comes on so suddenly. When I wake up in my sleep and my blood sugar is in the 30s I don’t really feel very much at all. I will have some bright lights and I feel that pressure feeling but I can end up there very rapidly which is just as dangerous as total unawareness if you don’t know until right when it’s really low. The point of dexcom is that for people whose blood sugar fluctuates all over which is true for pretty much anybody on insulin, although some people are more severe in their fluctuations than others, the point is, that it warns you ahead of time hopefully and prevents such an incidence from happening.
Especially now the G6 has the new warning on it that says your bg is going to be dangerously low in 15 minutes, treat it now etc. that often warns me before I even realize that it is dropping and I can treat it ahead of time. I always test first to make sure it’s accurate.
Sad that they think you have to have lost your drivers license in order to qualify. How about trying to prevent people from ever getting to the point where they’re gonna lose their driver’s license etc. or be injured etc.
Thanks, how do you know you got the test trip in the right place I’m gonna have to do this in about two hours again and I’m debating whether I should try that or just take the whole thing out again. Time for my walk, once again I’m spending too much time reading stuff online etc.
Updating this to say that I tried this and my test strips don’t work- they are too flimsy to remove it and I couldn’t get them underneath it where the sensor part is either so there too thick for that maybe.
I tried with my credit card again and the credit card was getting bent so I tried this metal hair clip, eventually the whole transmitter popped out. I’m just gonna put it back on now, it’s been about 20 minutes or longer, and try my second restart.
There’s a discussion on this thread with references to the requirements to qualify for Dexcom coverage in Ontario.
I agree: everyone on insulin should be able to get this covered.
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So she seems to be saying every type 1 will be covered? That would be great because then I will be.
Well I don’t think that is the case. I think everyone on insulin SHOULD be covered but in reality only if you’ve had a severe hypoglycaemic event. The other thread I linked to has the whole discussion.