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[pawpawdiv9]

Sensor Failure
After 7 days- was weird getting a low reading alert. Then the sensor say wait 10 minutes, then 30 min later says to replace.
I found that i can get a replacement b/c it didnt last the 2 weeks.

Removing sensor- it really was stuck good!! But left a good mark afterwards, clean with soapy water and placed another close-by.

Was this sensor a FLUKE?? or this happens a lot?

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Sensor Failure
After 7 days- was weird getting a low reading alert. Then the sensor say wait 10 minutes, then 30 min later says to replace.
I found that i can get a replacement b/c it didnt last the 2 weeks.

Removing sensor- it really was stuck good!! But left a good mark afterwards, clean with soapy water and placed another close-by.

Was this sensor a FLUKE?? or this happens a lot?

I am on about my 8th one or so and never had a problem. Like mentioned in a PM I have got low reading alerts at night when laying on it weirdly but the reading goes back to normal as soon as I move. I have got the wait 10 minutes thing once. Can't remember if I done something to cause it or not.

I use a cotton ball and 91% isopropyl alcohol before I put a new one on and to clean the sticky stuff off my arm from the old one. Yes they are on really really good. Hopefully it is your first and last bad one.

[pawpawdiv9]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!
I finally got approved for Mounjaro.

btw- the customer rep (a foreign gal) called about a replacement sensor, was hard to understand but took about 10 minutes answering queston and details on the sensor.
Keep the sensor as they want it back. They sending a new one in 1-2 days and a return envelope for the sensor paid postage.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

GOOD NEWS!!!!!
I finally got approved for Mounjaro.

btw- the customer rep (a foreign gal) called about a replacement sensor, was hard to understand but took about 10 minutes answering queston and details on the sensor.
Keep the sensor as they want it back. They sending a new one in 1-2 days and a return envelope for the sensor paid postage.

Nice, a once a week injectable. Way better than multiple doses per day. Post how it works for you.

That is nice they are sending you another CGM.

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by bnorth

Nice, a once a week injectable. Way better than multiple doses per day. Post how it works for you.

That is nice they are sending you another CGM.

Actually i was taking the liquid metformin- which was just 10ml in the morning
Libre3 is required by FDA to send another CFM. FDA requires them to be defective free for 2 week period. Goggle it. I read tons of reviews on sensors going bad and people constantly sending them back. Made me think more about it tho, but consider the prick finger deal- i stay despite issues.
I will give details on Mounjaro once i get it.
UPDATE: getting it likely on Tues.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

Sensor Failure
After 7 days- was weird getting a low reading alert. Then the sensor say wait 10 minutes, then 30 min later says to replace.
I found that i can get a replacement b/c it didnt last the 2 weeks.

Removing sensor- it really was stuck good!! But left a good mark afterwards, clean with soapy water and placed another close-by.

Was this sensor a FLUKE?? or this happens a lot?

I remembered how I got the sensor to stop working and give me the 10 minute break from working. I done it again today. Sometimes I like to eat stuff that would make me easily hit over 300. I only do it once or twice a month. I learned there is a supplement that will keep my BG from spiking and staying there for an extended period. If I take it too close to eating my BG will easily still hit 275 in 10 to 20 minutes from when I eat from a BG around 120. Then I will go for a brisk 20 minute walk and the supplement will kick in and my BG will plummet back to the 120 range. So the huge fast spike and the just as fast drop has made my sensor quit working twice for 10 minutes.

[pawpawdiv9]

followup-
my 2nd sensor fell-off before after like 5-6 days. Not sure if i bumped it, but basically fell off when changing my shirt.
Never got my replacement, they said was in a few days, and still have not got it.
Basically i am done with the sensor, if i am having issues thus far.
I think i can try to manage on what i learned so far
The 2nd sensor seemed to have a lower range, basically stay in the 150-180 ranges most times until i ate something and it go around 200-220 and not touch the alarm(250)


As for the metformin-- i finally got on Mounjaro!!! It the 2nd week now.
Only 1 shot per week. Simple and easy and painfree. Barely notice the needle at all. 5 seconds and done. 2 simple clicks. Easy.
Much better than the metformin!! I go back in July for test again to see how it does.

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by pawpawdiv9

followup-
my 2nd sensor fell-off before after like 5-6 days. Not sure if i bumped it, but basically fell off when changing my shirt.
Never got my replacement, they said was in a few days, and still have not got it.
Basically i am done with the sensor, if i am having issues thus far.
I think i can try to manage on what i learned so far
The 2nd sensor seemed to have a lower range, basically stay in the 150-180 ranges most times until i ate something and it go around 200-220 and not touch the alarm(250)


As for the metformin-- i finally got on Mounjaro!!! It the 2nd week now.
Only 1 shot per week. Simple and easy and painfree. Barely notice the needle at all. 5 seconds and done. 2 simple clicks. Easy.
Much better than the metformin!! I go back in July for test again to see how it does.

That sucks about the sensors. I haven't had a problem with mine luckily.

Hope the Mounjaro works great for you and best of luck on your next appointment.

[rjackson44]

apple is in the works of making an apple watch that will monitor sugar levels ,,problably very pricey ,,

[pawpawdiv9]

Originally Posted by rjackson44

apple is in the works of making an apple watch that will monitor sugar levels ,,problably very pricey ,,

i just read up on some articles on this.....it will use a light laser.
I have seen some of these cheap watches on Ebay.
Apple already had O2 and heart rate..guess it dpends how accurate it it really?
I read that the watch usually stays around the same price range when they come out- which is 400$
Shi* i just learned how to set my voice mail on my iphone. Another gadget

[pawpawdiv9]

Had my 3mo followup-
GOOD NEWS- the mounjaro is working!!
and of course what i eat/drink too.
MY A1C has dropped to 6.7 (still high but much better!!)
btw, i am on the 5mg mounjaro, but i do have the sulphur burps & gas.
and i also lost 20 lbs thus far.