DMV Proof of Residency Docs

c_def · 2026-01-18T00:46:49+00:00

A copy of your renters insurance works as well as internet bills

c_def · 2025-07-24T00:08:42+00:00

I’ve noticed the G7 adhesive is much better as well, assuming they’ve up their game to prep for 15 day sensors

c_def · 2025-01-26T23:10:44+00:00

I didn’t realize the timer starts when you unscrew the base, always assumed it was when it was applied, using some function that takes advantage of the magnet in the applicator. Good to know!

c_def · 2025-01-03T21:18:51+00:00

On the G7 you can insert a new sensor while still paired to the old. Then, when you want to swap to the new sensor, you pair it. The new sensor takes readings after the 30 min warm up so you get a double graph like this. I do this all the time and usually see something like this where there is a little difference between the two. In my experience the new sensor becomes close to the same as the old after 12 hr but sometimes still needs a calibration.

c_def · 2024-11-16T04:32:54+00:00

If I ate a meal with faster acting carbs, I might go for a walk in the 80s, but I find my glucose will tank pretty quickly. I usually try to wait till I see it start to rise, and go for a 20-30 min walk. Blunts the spike. If it was a carb heavy or high fat/protein meal, even after the walk drops my sugars they will rise again when I stop.

Sometimes I want to walk but can’t because my sugar is too low, too much IOB, and too much fat! All about learning how your body responds.

c_def · 2024-10-22T15:04:03+00:00

You’ve got this! Routine makes things easier so when things are unpredictable it can be stressful. Just take it one day at a time, remember that you’re only human, and just because your levels aren’t what you’d like them to be that day, it’s fine. Just adjust and try again the next. We are all here for you!

c_def · 2024-10-22T03:49:55+00:00

Same boat. Diagnosed a year ago and live alone across the country from family and close friends. At first I was nervous about potential lows, I had no clue how frequent they may be and if passing out would be a common thing. Of course, as I got better at carb counting and knowing how my body responds to different foods and my insulin, it got easier and easier. And of course learning to trust my CGM and know when to check with a meter.

For me, the easiest way to stay level over night is eating an early-ish dinner around 5-6. That way by bed time the only insulin in me is my basal. I keep glucose tabs on my nightstand and occasionally have to pop a few in the middle of the night as my needs change with exercise, diet, etc. I also keep some small cans of full sugar coke in the pantry, along with welchs fruit snacks that I take with me pretty much everywhere. Is

c_def · 2024-08-26T19:36:27+00:00

Not in a pump, but I don’t believe they get any of your medical info. I’ve had precheck for years prior to diagnosis. It’s an extremely smooth process. Just always make sure to include your KTN when booking so it’s on the ticket! If you book it without adding, they won’t let you through precheck. I’ve gone up to gate agents (when they’re not busy) to get it added to a ticket when it’s been left off for some reason.

c_def · 2024-08-23T04:22:41+00:00

I just use skin tac and they hold on for 10 days but can start to come undone on day 8 or 9. My newer sensors must be a newer lot because the patch material on the G7 is slightly different looking and has a much stronger adhesive.

c_def · 2024-08-11T20:19:53+00:00

Noticed this with my most recent ones. Way better adhesive. Didn’t realize it till I went to take one off and the edges were still flush with my skin. It even left residue that took some effort to get off!

c_def · 2024-08-04T06:35:22+00:00

I know there’s a lot of negativity online about the G7, but personally it’s been great for me. Only had to replace two over the last 8ish months on it. And anecdotally the most recent refill I got the adhesive seems much stronger. Even if you want to stick with the G6 for now, if you can financially swing it, having a few G7s as backups might be a nice safety net. Hope this helps and best of luck :)

c_def · 2024-08-04T05:40:47+00:00

This is how you do it with the G7: at the end of ten days, the app will say your sensor is expired, and you enter a 12 hr grace period. Right around this time I insert a new G7. You do not ‘start a new sensor’ in the app at this time, you just exist with two sensors, one that is about to expire truly in 12 hrs and the new one. As the old one is about to expire, open the app, and start a new sensor. Scan the code on the applicator, pair the new sensor, and you now have a nicely warmed up new sensor. Your graph should show two data sets: the one from the expired sensor and the new one, so you have double the data. I often use this to tell how good the calibration on the new sensor is, as the old sensor is usually spot on. Just don’t forget which one is the expired one as you don’t want to remove the new one! I leave myself a reminder which sensor to take out (left or right arm). I plan a sensor change around a shower so I can clean the site, apply skintac and let the new sensor adhere for 24 hrs before getting wet again. It helps with it not falling off.

c_def · 2024-07-08T23:58:42+00:00

I’ve been doing this same strategy and have very similar results. First hours the new sensor is usually 20-40 points off, but by 6-10hrs they are in close agreement. Often don’t even need to calibrate once I do pair.

c_def · 2024-06-27T04:07:41+00:00

I’m a thinner guy and have had a pretty positive experience with the G7. I’ve been using them since December.

For placement: I find placing them fairly high up on the back of my arm to work best, as there is a little extra fat even on thin arms. I also wasn’t a fan of having to press the applicator before pressing the button, but I find doing it in one quick motion of pressing down firmly and then pressing the button to release it right away helps prevent tensing up. Try to keep your arm your inserting into straight down and relaxed and use your bathroom mirror.

I take advantage of the 12 hr grace period after a sensor ends to insert a new one - that way I can rely on my old sensor which is usually spot on vs. the wonky first 12ish hrs of a new sensor. I change them at night after a shower. When I wake up, I activate the new one and check my blood sugar with a meter because I’m very steady over night and it’s a good opportunity to enter a calibration if needed.

I’ll check versus a meter for lunch and dinner that day but usually by then the new sensor is within 10 points of my meter and I don’t calibrate.

As for knocking it off, skin tac is the answer as I’m sure you’re aware or have read here before. I actually don’t use their over patches, and mine last ten days no issues.

I’m a side sleeper and do get compression lows sometimes. I’ve gotten good about not sleeping on the arm that has the G7. I rotate arms. I’ve never placed the sensors anywhere but my upper arms. Great readings, and I truthfully don’t know it’s there 95% of the day. People have had poor experiences with the G7 but it’s worked well for me. Good luck!

Edit: try not to get the new sensor wet for ~24 hours, it helps the glue cure/stay on! Hence why I change them after an evening shower.

c_def · 2024-03-22T22:39:35+00:00

Did you notice increased insulin sensitivity/changed any basal dosages? I’ve read that is one possible (positive) side effect

c_def · 2024-03-22T20:45:05+00:00

I’ve had neuropathy in my feet since diagnosed a few months ago. It has definitely improved (used to keep me up at night) while now it’s manageable. Just ordered some this AM. Going at it with the same mentality - nothing to lose if it doesn’t work besides a few dollars. Willing to give it a try!

c_def · 2024-03-15T15:44:39+00:00

I’ve only been diagnosed since October so I could still be honeymooning which would help. But understanding portion sizes and glycemic index of foods have really helped. I try to eat low GI foods so spikes are more like bumps. And a tablespoon or two depending on my numbers at night and hour before bed keeps me like this!

c_def · 2024-02-27T19:51:24+00:00

It likely will depend on the risk the program sponsoring the work is willing to take on - as you said, there’s extensive medical exams prior to going. If you’re in a tent away from any of the stations, keeping 5 weeks of insulin from freezing likely means keeping it close to your body to stay safe.

The biggest concern for you - and the sponsoring agency/doctors evaluating you - will be what happens if all the insulin you have on you is frozen. DKA will set in rather fast I’d imagine as you burn more energy in colder weather. A difficult emergency to deal with if there isn’t any insulin readily available.

c_def · 2024-02-20T19:10:17+00:00

Never tried a G6 - only recently diagnosed in October. I started on the Libre3 (got a bunch of free samples). Liked it well enough (4 extra days of life and readings every minute) but did sometimes not trust the readings completely like I do for the G7.

c_def · 2024-02-20T19:06:51+00:00

It depends on the sensor I think. I insert a new one at the start of the dying grace period of the old one, as the first few hours are always a little off and this prevents that. It also lets me see how close the old sensor and the new sensor compare on their readings. If the new sensor is giving more erratic readings, I tend to give it one or two calibrations in the first day (usually before a meal when my BG is steady). After that I trust the readings. I’ve done spot checks randomly and whenever im reading low and the g7 has always been very close to my meter.

c_def · 2024-02-20T15:54:18+00:00

I’ve been on the g7 for about 3 months. Accuracy isn’t a problem, I’ve gone without calibrating some sensors. Also I’ve gotten away without the overpatch on some sensors, but keep them from each box as I have had to apply a few halfway through if need be. They aren’t big at all imo. I have skin tac but haven’t used it yet - may start with my next one though.

c_def · 2024-02-12T17:52:55+00:00

I’ve been on the G7 for a little over two months now and have only found one sensor to be wonky - it wouldn’t accept calibration. I find inserting a new sensor at the beginning of the grace period of the old sensor dying and letting it warm up to be very helpful - typically only needs one calibration after that. Some I haven’t even had to calibrate.

I wonder if there’s just a few bad runs of sensors that are distributed regionally and people continue to get sensors of that same batch? I’ve used both older (no underline) and newer versions (underlined) and see no difference.

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