🎶And the feeling that it's all a lot of oysters, But no pearls🎶

Today's been bad.
Replaced my CGM
The cgm sensor wasn't working,so I called dexcom; the sensor is getting replaced.
Took off old sensor.
Put on the second sensor incorrectly,so my error, no replacement.
The third time was, well successful.
I was going to say a charm, but there's been nothing charming about this day.
My numbers have been erratic for 2 days and since it's a weekend I can't get a hold of my endocrinologist; I had to leave a message via the portal.
Very depressed.
I don't want to Diabities today.
I don't have the knowledge to control this roller coaster.
The piece of the puzzle that is missing, my labs,
I can't get done, as I've said before, until March 16th and then they're not getting read until March 22nd.
Burnout is real and I am feeling it today.

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Gibbon · 70-79, M

I'm sorry you're having those issues. CGMs can have their problems. My doctor said false low readings is a common problem reported with both Dexcom and Freestyle Libre.

I have problems with my Freestyle Libre giving me false low readings but only on my left arm intermittently. I wasted 2 sensors figuring out the problem when I was getting obviously constant false low readings. Between Abbot my doctor and my own experimenting it was determined after I had experienced an extreme weight loss the subcutaneous tissue in that area of my arm had thinned out too much for the sensor to work reliably. I have since only installed sensors on my right arm even though I've regained the weight and more. I now have a fear of wasting expensive sensors. Because of my experimenting I had to purchase extra sensors online for about $100 a piece. That's my copay for 6-7 sensors depending on which month the is fulfilled.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@Gibbon
I pay $80 a for 8 sensors

Gibbon · 70-79, M

@Justmeraeagain Yup I know Dexcom is a little less expensive than Freestyle but this is the unit Humana supplies it's not like I have a choice. I am however surprised they haven't upgraded me to the Libre 3. When I was using meters they kept me updated with the newest model. Aetna did the same when I had insurance through my employer before I went on Medicare.

Rutterman · 46-50, M

Very sorry to hear this. 🙁

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