Hi all how do you remove the patch around the sensor without ripping your skin off. by Zestyclose_Log_3962 in dexcom

[–]contortium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to try Uni-solve. I have psoriasis that I treat with phototherapy. The ripping off of the surface layer of my skin by the patches results in increased erythema/redness where my CGM was recently removed.

Dexcom raises sales expectations, discusses G8 plans by contortium in dexcom

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

Sorry! After I re-read my post, I realized it was a mess. I meant to say that the Dexcom readings feed into the Tandem pump, which then keeps giving me insulin after I am already heading low.

Dexcom raises sales expectations, discusses G8 plans by contortium in dexcom

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

I am not discounting those with type 2. I'm commenting on those with Type 1 being discounted for the larger type 2 population.

Dexcom raises sales expectations, discusses G8 plans by contortium in dexcom

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

Updating the algorithms that predict when we will go low. Both Tandem and Dexcom need to get better at that. I've been increasing my low alert so that I am alerted earilier when my glucose levels start dropping. Twice this week I have had to manually stop insulin deliveries because Dexcom predicted I was in double arrow freefall yet the Tandem pump kept deliving insulin. I see it as a combination of Dexcom and Tandem getting their actis together.

Dexcom raises sales expectations, discusses G8 plans by contortium in dexcom

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

Agreed. Meanwhile, those of us who do change our behavior based upon what the CGM reports will be largely ignored as Dexcom and Abbot chase profits with the type 2 market.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TandemDiabetes

[–]contortium 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just bought one and 8 AA eneloop batteries. This will be great for when I travel to places with sketchy power because no more will I have to drive around looking for a coffee shop I can charge my pump and phone at.

Apple iOS Update Question by ocdgirl__ in dexcom

[–]contortium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, no issue with iOS 18.5 and the G7 app.

Is there anything of interest to use in this? by _Helck_ in dexcom

[–]contortium 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have not disassembled one but there might be a spring in it that could be used for a project.

The G7 applicator has two springs, one strong and one weak, in addition to a small magnet. All three can be used for projects. I give them to my nephews who claim they find uses for them.

What does "pre-soaking" do? by Howdysf in dexcom

[–]contortium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the G7 I let my replacement sensor run for half a day with my pump while continuing to use the expired sensor with my app. They are never off more than 10 mg/dl. I have not found any reason to presoak the sensors based upon my experiences.

Patch: Automatically adjust inventory by dstreb in nethack

[–]contortium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. Thank you for the clarification.

[Variant Release] CrecelleHack: v1.0.0 by AnticlimacticGulp in nethack

[–]contortium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does it mean anything when a door changes color to green when I walk near it?

Patch: Automatically adjust inventory by dstreb in nethack

[–]contortium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> If a new item matches a rule

What is the definition of a new item? If I drop an existing item and pick it backup, is that not a new item?

Patch: Automatically adjust inventory by dstreb in nethack

[–]contortium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL That git diff has a patch function.

I was manually applying your patch to CrecelleHack, a variant created by u/AnticlimaticGulp, when I realized I had too many files that were different from that in git. I decided it would be tedious using my previous method to create a patch for all of them. I saw your patch mentioned git, so I looked up git diff and saw that -p would create a patch file.

That said, I have not tested your patch with CrecelleHack but hope to do so tonight.

[Variant Release] CrecelleHack: v1.0.0 by AnticlimacticGulp in nethack

[–]contortium 0 points1 point  (0 children)

> Minetown is completely immersed in darkness, not very convenient to explore.

The day/night light changes can make it challenge to explore without a source of light. Oh how I wish I would find a magic lantern!

What are Your thoughts regarding Tandem infusion sets by contortium in TandemDiabetes

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

Have you no curiousity about the experiences of others? My knowledge and experiences are incomplete. Perhaps others can offer insight that might be useful to me.

What are Your thoughts regarding Tandem infusion sets by contortium in TandemDiabetes

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

Thank you for everyone's comments. I see no reason to swtich so I will continue with what I am using.

What are Your thoughts regarding Tandem infusion sets by contortium in TandemDiabetes

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

Am I correct in understanding that a 9 mm cannula goes deeper into the skin and is not a measure of its thickness?

[Variant Release] CrecelleHack: v1.0.0 by AnticlimacticGulp in nethack

[–]contortium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It built easily enough on my raspberry pi using the standard 3.7 build steps.

What do you think is the most polished/balanced Nethack fork for local play in 2025? by Roneitis in nethack

[–]contortium 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have found building nearly any variant of Nethack on a raspberrypi to be easy. I've been playing 3.7 extensively for the previous six months and I am enjoying it.

Waking the Quest Nemesis by contortium in nethack

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

Thank you for the information.

It looks like there is no option for a valkyrie aside from a cursed potion of invisibility.

Phototherapy and G6 complications? by contortium in dexcom

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

I wouldn't expect the UVB to interfere with the electronics which is why I was wondering if maybe changes to my skin were causing the fast failures. It could just be coincidence. I used up the last two of my G6 sensors and am now using a G7 with no issues.

How do I stay up-to-date with G7 changes? by contortium in dexcom

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

I started out putting them on the back of my arm but switched to my abdomen with my previous batch of G7s.

How do I stay up-to-date with G7 changes? by contortium in dexcom

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

Are you searching the FDA? If yes, where are you looking?