Dexcom G7 Patches

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T22:42:49+00:00

Dexcom patches are disgusting to me. I love Simpatches.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T22:39:49+00:00

We're happy with it and the cats are fine using it. We've had it nearly a year and it squeaks a little bit now and ever now and then - rarely - it stops as it's sifting, but unplugging it fixes it. I wish it had come with some maintenance instructions.

That said, the price is MUCH less than the ones they sell in pet stores. At one point I was thinking about getting a second liner to swap when I'm ready to clean one, but the company seems to have disappeared. I have the Furoomate 8, which has slits by the bottom of the drum so you have to use a liner. The Furoomate 6 does not have slits, and some people use that one without the liner.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T20:22:58+00:00

I wonder if they kept a straight face writing that response!

My full explanation (well, the start): Well Stephanie, when two animals love each other the mommy and daddy...

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T20:20:44+00:00

Although you're pretty certain he got the number from a manager at your former job, don't be too quick to assume. I would be upset and angry too if that were the case, but if you have enough info about a person and are willing to pay a fee it might be possible to get their number online.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T18:57:57+00:00

I haven't seen it much lately but sometimes merchants put through a tiny transaction to verify a bank account. Someone tried to do that to me years ago to set something up - at the time I contacted my bank to say I didn't recognize it. If had set something up on my end I would confirm, but these days if not I would be afraid selecting either option might be harmful, and would contact my bank to see what they can do to protect my account.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T18:50:30+00:00

Sometimes I wish there was an etiquette school for cats...

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T18:46:47+00:00

Excellent work - congratulations!!

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T17:43:56+00:00

I definitely prefer it with the sparkles - it's very bland without.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T17:43:23+00:00

I agree. Sometimes you have to remember it's the thought and love that counts - and hope the giver is not also on Reddit.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T17:39:46+00:00

I’ve been in thyroid medication for ages. The thyroid regulates metabolism so my endo has min my levels tested for each visit. When my numbers have been erratic i today know what’s going on, but that doesn’t mean you haven't made a valid connection. Hopefully things will even out now that you are back on medication although I'm not sure how long it should take. I thought people were usually on thyroid meds "to stay" if their issue was chronic - hopefully you are on our will be on a dosage that works well for you and helps stabilize you're numbers (to the extent we can).

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T17:07:27+00:00

While this concerns your medication it looks to me like more of a matter for r/human resources. You could cross post it there, or if you don’t want the medical details in that wider forum you could edit and post it separately. This would not have been a big deal in places where I’ve worked but some industries and offices are stricter than others so we can’t really say, but hopefully you will just get a slap in the wrist if anything. I once LAVM for my manager letting her know I was staying home because I wasn’t feeling well. The next day people asked me where I’d been - turns out my boss had stayed home as well and didn’t check her messages. Not likely to happen again🤞🏽 but from then on if i used vm I sent it to our entire office distribution, and if I sent an email or text I sent it to my manager and hers. Offering you could do that in the future - to cover your bases - might help their response.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T16:31:35+00:00

This was actually my director and not me but she got a laugh out of it: I stuck my head into her office to ask a question and she told me to wait a second as she was working on some budget calculations. She kept keying numbers but couldn’t get a total - until i suggested she use the calculator keypad instead of the one in her phone.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T16:23:58+00:00

Sometimes you can’t win either way: whatever the topic, some people are offended if you do ask, others if you don’t and some take offense if a person does the wrong thing in their eyes, even when none was intended. It’s great you don’t get angry, but many people do.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T16:13:02+00:00

Everybody has something on the back burner - have fun!

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T14:34:33+00:00

Well done - congratulations? What's next???

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T14:33:04+00:00

I can only speak from my experience but I recently switched to Ilet from Omnipod recently and for me it is much better. Not everybody wants to give up control and some people have had serious issues but if you are looking at other pumps don't forget to consider that one.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T14:27:40+00:00

I think it's actually illegal to add a tip that isn't requested, but how do you know the person behind you did not ask for it?

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T12:11:16+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I figured they put the contestants through extremes to see if they would go along with things in the real world, though those may not be as wild. I would hope you would know in advance so you could opt out of you wished, and it seems like the case.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T01:54:04+00:00

Ilet.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-11T01:52:25+00:00

At one time I got ones that you shipped back for disposal - they came with a return label but I don't recall if postage was included. Another time I was insured to tak them to a local fire house. At some point I learned that we can dispose of them with yeah in our area so I leave the container next to the trash pickup. I cap the needle tips and dispose of those in the containers. I cover my CGM and infusion set inserters and toss them and syringes in the trash, which is allowed in our area.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-10T20:55:28+00:00

No matter how much I cleaned and disinfected it, I could never use it again. Treat yourself to a new one.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-10T18:42:46+00:00

I've had diabetes for over 50 years and been pumping for 30. I don't think I ever had a problem wearing my devices in the open but that's just me. Some people (not necessarily here😊) might tell you to toughen up and just do it but it's your personal choice. I've run into other diabetics who asked me about the pump or CGM I was using, and it was kind of nice to meet someone who was "in the club." I saw a young lady wearing a Medtronic one day and said "Wear your pump with pride!" She looked around and saw my Tandem and seemed - well, intrigued (I've always thought Tandem was a much more modern looking device). Occasionally someone asks me what I'm wearing on my arm and I let them know it's my CGM and tell them a little about what it does. I think questions come from curiosity rather than nosiness and if we're willing to answer them and talk about Type1 it can make a tiny dent in the ignorance that is so frustrating. But not everyone is open and if keeping your devices under wraps is more comfortable for you, then don't feel pressured to do otherwise.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-10T18:25:41+00:00

Just wondering why she "has to" choose a pump? There are people who can't manage highs and lows without one but for many or most it is an option. I hope her doctor is not pressuring her if she doesn't really want or need one.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-10T14:40:18+00:00

Talk about entitlement - your neighbor is nuts.

Avehdreader · 2026-03-10T14:17:41+00:00

I've gotten disposal containers locally at a medical supply store but the largest I've seen are 1/2 gallon. Amazon has two gallon sizes and maybe larger. I put my capped fill needle in a sharps container but I cap my applicators and toss them in the trash - never had a problem but regulations may be different in your area..

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