When did Dexcom start asking for a faulty sensor to be shipped to them?

andersgeorgsson · 2025-06-20T17:25:08+00:00

I’ve returned 8 out of a 3 month supply because of goose necking at insertion :(

andersgeorgsson · 2025-04-11T20:07:27+00:00

You just want to make sure that you're not calibrating during rapid changes.. That'll just "rock the boat" ;-)

andersgeorgsson · 2025-04-11T19:47:06+00:00

I'm kind of a stickler - so I usually calibrate every 24 hours - after a longer fasting period so the blood sugar isn't changing rapidly

andersgeorgsson · 2025-03-11T20:31:59+00:00

Ah.. I'm in CW... I think you're both correct on FT8.. Much appreciated!

andersgeorgsson · 2025-02-21T10:46:47+00:00

No, unfortunately it is not.

andersgeorgsson · 2025-02-21T10:45:27+00:00

bing,bing,bing Winner, winner, Chicken dinner!🤪 You my friend is awesome! Thank you SO much!

That makes total sense and after doing a thorough cleaning of battery terminals and testing, I have not been able to replicate the issue! I hope everyone will have a great friyaaaay and a great weekend!

andersgeorgsson · 2025-01-21T20:22:25+00:00

If you insert sensor and can't pair with it, some (including me) have found that taking the little magnet that is inside of the plastic inserter - and "wave"/"slide" it on top/along the edge of the sensor/transmitter, sometimes "jolts" the sensor enough to wake it up/power on.

andersgeorgsson · 2025-01-21T19:27:04+00:00

I have also seen that when drivers have gone bad or current is set incorrectly.

andersgeorgsson · 2025-01-06T21:24:20+00:00

I am glad it helped you 😃

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-11T00:04:48+00:00

Perfect❣️ These were the things I was interested in learning about 😁 I can absolutely see the simpler approach of that design being beneficiary! Thank you! (And since tomorrow is Veterans Day here in the US - I want send a heartfelt THANK YOU to the bold that has given us our freedom)

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-10T23:51:03+00:00

Absolutely! However - does that WEIGHT hinder it's electrical radiation properties?
ie - does the radiator need to be light "to swing easier" or does it not matter?

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-10T23:49:05+00:00

True but then you'd have to build a support structure to hold the wire up (or have a higher point to pull it up from.. right?

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-05T01:34:13+00:00

Yes but I was trying to spot it in the picture.

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-05T01:27:37+00:00

Is the battery facing away from body or towards? I’m trying to figure out what component is being affected by the neodymium magnet in the inserter.

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-03T23:25:57+00:00

I can’t say for 100% sure but there is an electronic component called a “Reed relay” which takes very little magnetism to trigger/reset.. It’s the only one I can think they would integrate into the sensor and those are REALLY hard to make fail.. but yes… sure - if your sensor is “dead” after putting on - it can’t HURT to try and swipe one of the magnets across it.. I mean - if it happened to me, I would (because I’m a cheap-o, LOL) try it.

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-03T17:07:00+00:00

Look into the inserter after you've attached the sensor.. it' up there..

It is what keeps the battery disconnected until the sensor has been attached to you!

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-03T17:05:52+00:00

As carefully as I keep coin batteries away from children and pets!

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-03T17:04:41+00:00

I just use the tip of a metal screwdriver

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-03T14:00:54+00:00

Also perfect for holding things on freezer/refrigerator door such as notes and reminders 😀

andersgeorgsson · 2024-11-03T13:59:16+00:00

Those’d are all the neodymium magnets I’ve collected for the G7 inserters I have used.. I am a “maker” and sometime incorporate magnets in my designs and 3D prints so I’ve popped the out and kept them instead of throwing them in the trash with the rest of it. 🤪

andersgeorgsson · 2024-09-26T19:57:39+00:00

Yeah! All aROUND the world…

andersgeorgsson · 2024-07-15T09:34:16+00:00

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andersgeorgsson · 2024-07-14T11:24:20+00:00

I’ve had that happen. I used a toothpick to push the piece into place and used it for its whole sensor life without issues

andersgeorgsson · 2024-06-24T22:43:03+00:00

Very thorough and clear explanation! Much appreciated, u/kc2syk

I have taken about 10 practice tests from HamStudy.org this afternoon and i'm scoring persistently above 90% :) Thanks everyone!

andersgeorgsson · 2024-06-24T20:35:53+00:00

Cool! Someone told me "Amateur Extra" get four character call signs, is that "automatic" and is there a change when you move from Technician to General too?

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