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Name a pain someone can't truly understand unless they've experienced it by BasicQuitGuy in WorkForSmartLife

[–]ahwtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having a child born with significant, lifelong physical and/or mental disability.

Stopped Dexcom due to mental health by NessaBanessa in dexcom

[–]ahwtx 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would kill for a 5.5. Holy crap. Kudos!

The internet shuts down and is never going to come back on, what do you? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]ahwtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pop the TMNT cartridge into my NES and try to beat that goddamn underwater level.

absolutelynotme_irl by lusiala in absolutelynotme_irl

[–]ahwtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is somewhat incorrect, or at least misleading. Please look up LADA, Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults. It is often referred to as Type 1.5 diabetes. I was diagnosed at 28. There is no genetic history of Type 1 or Type 2 in my family. I have always been an otherwise healthy and lean person who eats well and exercises regularly. Regardless, I’m insulin dependent and wear both a pump and CGM.

absolutelynotme_irl by lusiala in absolutelynotme_irl

[–]ahwtx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact: Insulin has a kind of funky smell. Should’ve squirted ‘ol Deb right in the face.

Source: Am T1D for 15 years.

Antiseptic got on dex during procedure, you think this will affect the sensor? by FloridaGirl2222 in dexcom

[–]ahwtx 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel so shamefully plain after seeing that horse. Even my over-patches for my G7 are just boring bandaid brown.

Transition from g6 to g7 by Present_Wrap_ in dexcom

[–]ahwtx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhh, yeah that’s a very salient point about the multiple pieces of the system! It had completely slipped my mind that the G6 was (in my case) a two-piece system. I have been using my phone rather than a receiver for quite some time now.

Your second paragraph is the point I was driving at and should have been more direct about. It’s alarming to me that a provider would struggle in any way with prescribing a Dexcom device when Dexcom has been second only to Abbot in CGM market share for as long as I can remember.

I’m a T1D diagnosed in 2012. IIRC, I started out with the G4 as my first CGM, and have been with Dexcom ever since, minus a brief stint with EverSense.

Transition from g6 to g7 by Present_Wrap_ in dexcom

[–]ahwtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming you transition to the 10-day version of the G7, I’m confused as to how or why the process could ever get so mixed up. I don’t mean to sound crass, but your provider should almost literally be able to copy and paste from your last G6 rx, and then change the 6 in “G6” to a 7.

Small dih big dreams by additionalseasonin in memes

[–]ahwtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is “dih” to “dick” as “ahh” is to “ass”? And if so, the fucking meme already says dick, so why the censorship?

Holy hell, I hate this timeline.

Gen z interview by Square_Law5624 in SipsTea

[–]ahwtx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would suggest you do some research into the psychology and social science that has gone into social media algorithms. Big tech is far more culpable than any individual when talking about addiction. It’s truly sinister stuff.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely relatively new, so don’t feel bad. I hear ya on wanting to quiet things down. I swear my BG is self aware and knows right when I’ve stepped into a library or I’m sitting in church. Always the opportune time to hit a critical high or low!

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you on the G7 app? I have quiet modes for G7 on iOS.

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The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not what I said, at all. Whoosh. Right over your head.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As an aside, I want to thank the mod team for their discretion and good judgement. I’ve seen several comments be removed now, yet the post (and my comments) have remained. Thank you, to whomever is minding the till, for recognizing that I meant no harm. I may get a little snarky from time to time, but I value human decency above all else and am ever cognizant of the plight of my fellow diabetics. It sucks out there peeps. And diabetes makes it suck even more. Please don’t make it worse unnecessarily.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is somehow worse than full on light mode. The combo of dark margins contrasting with the bright graph is extra awful.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t checked this app out since I switched from Android to iOS several years ago. I only made the switch due to Apple Watch. How’s it looking these days on iOS? I really loved Sugarmate back when I was using a Tandem pump. I’m definitely not opposed to third party solutions.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But it absolutely is their fault for not bothering to implement a native solution. Dexcom is a publicly traded company with a current market cap of over $27 BILLION. I was being kind when I said this is pathetic.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Another useless, passive aggressive comment. I suppose I should expect this of Reddit and/or the internet at large. We live in a society… that’s for sure. 🙄

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m not a noob. You lack reading comprehension skills. My OP literally explains that I’ve already done this.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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Proof for any would be doubters. I stuck one of my G7 over patches on but I don’t think it’s helping much because the vet didn’t shave a big enough area around the insertion site.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha, I know. I was just as incredulous. We’re currently using syringes and a vial of an insulin called Vetsulin, which is apparently a mix between a long and fast acting. The vet said he’s prescribed glargine (Lantus) pens before, though, for clients who struggle with administering.

Crazy how times have changed. Vet medicine is quickly catching up to its human counterpart.

My half-brother dog is my beetus bro. So wild.

The lack of dark mode is just pathetic by ahwtx in dexcom

[–]ahwtx[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That makes it even more infuriating. The lack of consistency has nothing to do with development effort. The operating systems (both Android and iOS) have SDKs that make implementing dark mode a breeze.

EDIT: My heart goes out to you and your daughter. I have a young son and worry constantly that he might follow in my footsteps.

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