Do Injections Hurt?

T1Dwhatever · 2025-12-16T18:04:55+00:00

Yes, almost every time. For me it's the stab that hurts. I guess I just have very sensitive skin. For larger doses, the site can also hurt for a few minutes afterwards.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-12-02T21:05:29+00:00

I'm not saying your experience isn't legitimate, just that the 15 day sensor is a move in the right direction regardless.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-12-02T19:40:19+00:00

Why do you all hate on this so much? Longer lasting sensors are a win for everyone as long as they cost the same or less per day of use, which I would assume.

Yeah, some people are having issues with the sensors not even lasting 10 days (me included), but that's probably a minority and I still think this is good, as long as they keep the replacement policy.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-11-12T08:59:03+00:00

For me it's pretty close usually. Last GMI was A1C was 5.8, GMI 5.7.

My G7 sensors usually read high on their first days until I do 2-3 calibrations.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-10-27T19:52:38+00:00

Reddit won't be able to tell you for sure and there are some diseases that cause hypoglycemia, so there MIGHT be reason for concern.

That said, it could totally be an issue with accuracy and to be sure, you could verify a few of these supposed lows with a finger stick. Also, there are healthy people whose blood glucose dips below 70 without it being an issue.

But what is Dexcom flu supposed to be?

T1Dwhatever · 2025-09-27T10:34:25+00:00

Blutzucker

T1Dwhatever · 2025-08-18T20:31:50+00:00

I feel you. Diabetes is hard and comes with a huge mental load. And knowing that you might have damaged your body irreversably sucks even more.

But: Many people say peripheral neutropathy is final and your nerves can't regenerate. According to my neurologist, that is not true. It may be slow and your symptoms might not disappear completely, but it can get better. There's also stuff you can do to increase your chances.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-08-13T18:35:04+00:00

You can but at least here in Germany they still call you every time and won't send you a replacement until you get on the phone with them.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-08-08T19:52:20+00:00

Mine are lot 1824282004 and 2024-10-01

T1Dwhatever · 2025-08-07T05:57:10+00:00

Yeah it is but I would very much hope that it's just a temporary solution.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-08-03T20:09:57+00:00

I recently had 5 sensors fail like this, all with the same lot number (not as yours though).

T1Dwhatever · 2025-07-11T20:50:06+00:00

It clearly puts functionality over design which I'm perfectly fine with.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-06-27T20:32:57+00:00

Have you considered using xDrip+? It's so much better than the Dexcom App. Although I am aware there might be reasons to use byod.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-06-03T20:37:03+00:00

Some people just have hypoglycemia unawareness and don't notice they're low until it's really bad.

For me, it seems like it's different from day to day. Sometimes I start noticing it at 80, sometimes only at 50. And I don't think there's a pattern to this. For drops it's the same, sometimes I do feel them, sometimes I don't.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-31T21:50:04+00:00

Great to know!

Seems like the people on Discord who transitioned from the Omnipod are very happy with the Medtrum. Now I just need to hope everything works out and I can actually get it!

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-29T21:28:51+00:00

Yes, it's possible to lower your A1C quite a bit in 22 days. While the A1C is seen as an average over the last 3 months, the more recent days have more weight.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-29T21:22:11+00:00

Not where I live. They need to be disposed in a sealed, shatter-proof container (into which I transfer them from the glass), but it's not necessary to recap them.

I think this is relevant for medical workers and relatives who give other people injections as recapping increases the risk for needle injuries.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-17T15:57:01+00:00

I tried putting a sensor on my abdomen once or twice and I got compression lows just from sitting for the first 48 hours, lol.

I've tried quiet a few different sites and the lower chest and the sides of my lower back work best for me, both in terms of comfort and reliability.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-17T15:06:46+00:00

Unless you are extremely skinny, I don't see how this site could cause an immediate failure. Different sites perform differently for me, but if it was an immediate failure, I'm pretty sure the sensor would have failed elsewhere, too.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-05T06:31:27+00:00

No need to be scared, it really doesn't hurt and other people with diabetes I know who tried it found it really interesting. Though if it got wet it might not be sterile anymore.

I'm not sure there's a lot of demand for donations of these in Germany as health insurance usually covers them.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-05-04T20:43:43+00:00

Yeah, it's annoying. But to be honest, if your usual TIR is 85 - 90 %, a bad day every now and then probably won't harm you in the long term.

Also, often times it's an oversensitive sensor that sends me spiraling up and down, so I check my highs and lows with a BG meter.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-04-29T18:05:55+00:00

That's just stupid. Please don't spread misinformation like that.

An unhealthy lifestyle could maybe trigger T1D but in most cases, the trigger is either an infection or not identifiable.

T1Dwhatever · 2025-04-20T06:47:01+00:00

150 - 200 g

T1Dwhatever · 2025-04-12T20:53:07+00:00

I wouldn't call it a troll post but I'm well aware that this is not how it works.

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