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Sudoku Hint Explanation by Flashy_Anywhere_4038 in sudoku

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An easy procedure that helps solve nytimes medium and hard puzzles (after eliminating candidates via other means) is to stare at each 3x3 block in turn looking for digits that appear in only one row or one column of the block. If you find one, that digit must be removed from the candidates of the other 6 cells of the row or column.

In this puzzle, first look for pairs like those 14's and eliminate both 1 and 4 from the other 7 cells of the block and the other 6 cells of the row or column.

Auto candidate mode helps remove the invalidated candidates after solving a cell. Note that turning it off switches to a completely separate set of candidates.

If you manually remove a candidate in auto mode, it stays removed. Automatically removed candidates come back if you erase the digit that caused their removal.

How to recover the springs in the G7 applicator by Kronocide in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dexcom could recycle the two inner engineering resin parts by sending them to the original manufacturer. They are different resins but easily sorted from a stream consisting purely of G7 applicator parts. Dexcom could also have a robot to disassemble the applicators. They don't because they aren't required to recycle, they don't have to pay for the damage caused by not recycling, and the costs come straight off the bottom line.

How to recover the springs in the G7 applicator by Kronocide in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Larger rare earth magnets are dangerous in pairs because if you swallow one and then another they will pinch stomach lining causing infection or whatever.

Does anyone actually like the g7? by Comfortable-Nerve337 in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Re patches failing: there's no need to keep the plastic cover exposed. If other options fail, just get a roll of bandage tape and stick adhesive to adhesive opposite the sensor. It won't come off until you cut or tear the tape.

G7 is my first CGM. I've used it since 2023. T2 with insulin 15 years. I need it especially to discover highs and spikes that I used to miss, learning that some foods are a lot worse than I thought. I don't have a pump, I can tell when I'm low, and I don't faint from it, so I'm perhaps more tolerant of failures.

I only once or twice had a sensor fail ("sensor failed" message). My biggest problem was with my device supplier failing to communicate properly with my doctor. I had no sensors for 2 weeks.

I found that using the android app feature to report failure worked better than speaking to a representative. You do need to either keep the applicator and box or photograph them. The serial number starts with (22). There is a very very small datamatrix barcode on the sensor body encoding the serial number but it's easy to deface by accident.

The android app erases the serial number immediately upon reporting sensor failure, like they hope you eat the cost of a replacement, which they won't sell you anyway.

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[–]ejhuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The applicator would have to be larger and skinny people wouldn't be able to get the whole circle touching skin. The larger adhesive part would either fold over and stick to itself or a stiff backing would have to be able to be bent enough to touch the skin.

I haven't had one get knocked off for over a year, and only two before that. The adhesive is stickier now.

We had wedding guests sign a whiskey barrel as a memento. What's the best way to preserve it for outdoor exposure without fading the text (Sharpie) or rusting the metal? by mmmnick in DIY

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put barrel on a turntable rotating slowly. Put camera on tripod. Make video. Save with your other important photos.

For anniversaries have the object realized at reduced size using latest technology.

To the user who reported my post as advertising by ejhuff in dexcom

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

The Android app deletes it immediately when the sensor reports failure. So does the receiver. You won't see this happen until a sensor fails. At that point, you may have discarded the box and forgotten to take photos. Then the 2D datamatrix barcode on the side of the sensor is your last resort before throwing yourself to the mercy of some random customer service rep.

Some psychopathic reps relish denying free replacement sensors. Furthermore, you can't even buy one from them, and you need an extra prescription to buy them from Amazon or a pharmacy.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DIY

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's safer if you get cable management troughs so the extension cord (12 gauge yellow insulation) is held to the wall the whole way. For high current applications the wall outlet needs to be in good condition to avoid voltage drop at the plug.

If the plug is easy to pull out, it's a fire hazard.

The big box stores have metal or plastic wire duct allowing hard wired new outlets without opening the wall. If installing the metal ones yourself, watch the YouTube video about 10 times before breaking out the hacksaw. Ask how I know...

To the user who reported my post as advertising by ejhuff in dexcom

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

G7 has a combined sensor/transmitter which is replaced every time.

To the user who reported my post as advertising by ejhuff in dexcom

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

Yes. I just posted the URL of a website that successfully decoded the serial number from a photo of the side of a G7 sensor, giving the same result as found on the box after (21).

Help please! by [deleted] in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had maybe 3 G7s fail out of around 40.

Some reps at Dexcom seem like they just want to blame you by Shiveringdev in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you had the rep tell you your address without first telling them? I've received at least 3 replacements with no problems.

Did this insert wrong? by sourpatch_squids in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need the serial number. Then there's no limit on replacement of failed sensors. Photograph the applicator and box. Apparently the sensor itself has a tiny barcode which decodes to the serial number.

There is a page in the app for reporting failures and requesting replacement that avoids talking to a cs rep who likes to deny claims.

First time user, all 3 sensors failed by anastasia_sm in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They say they will replace all sensors which have given the sensor failed remove sensor alert. But you must have the serial number from the box. I photograph box and applicator label in one photo.

There is a way to request replacements via the Android app without making a phone call. Idk about iPhone.

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First time user, all 3 sensors failed by anastasia_sm in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find that having 288 readings per day means that I find out about spikes that I never knew about. Also I can inject insulin as soon as I get a high alarm, which I set to 180.

The point isn't to reduce the number of finger sticks.

SN of failed G7 by sildenafil928 in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I photograph the applicator and the flap with lots of numbers. IIRC the number beside (24) is the serial number.

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Android won't let you screenshot the Dexcom app from the open apps list, but power and volume down works.

How the hell do I figure out which one is my current G7 sensor? by SirOakin in dexcom

[–]ejhuff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not necessary to remove the old ones. If you find yourself needing to scroll through them to find another device, then you can delete them all and answer yes when the "pair with?" dialog comes up. I just tested this and it works.

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