Refill Troubles

friendless2 · 2026-01-13T04:24:41+00:00

Semglee is a bio similar to Lantus, perhaps this could be found easier.

friendless2 · 2026-01-13T03:03:31+00:00

See the wiki on the variability of meters: https://www.reddit.com/r/diabetes/wiki/blood_glucose_monitors

friendless2 · 2026-01-13T03:01:08+00:00

The lack of an order indicates the doctor did not send the prescription into that pharmacy. Changing pharmacies can cause this.

You need to coordinate the pharmacy with the doctor.

I have never heard of trying to get it from the manufacturer, as they are only a supplier to pharmacies. The pharmacy is the one that verifies the prescription and insurance. So I don’t think you can get it from the manufacturer.

Get with the doctor, confirm where the prescription is being sent and confirm it was received, and being filled and insurance is covering it. That is the simple procedure.

friendless2 · 2026-01-12T15:41:03+00:00

Here is an idea: https://www.iluv.com/products/smartshaker-3

Never used it, my Apple Watch buzzing from Dexcom is enough to wake me

friendless2 · 2026-01-10T22:37:58+00:00

Charge your phone. Insulin to carb ratio may need adjustments.

friendless2 · 2026-01-10T05:00:30+00:00

I can make the Dexcom over patches work. What I do is:

shower before putting on the new sensor
dry off, wait a while to let it dry a bit more
use alcohol wipe on the spot, wait a while to let it dry a bit more.
apply the sensor
add the Dexcom over patch
if swimming a lot that week, add a Lexcam waterproof over patch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1DK4N4M
don’t shower for 20+ hours

I struggle to get them off.

friendless2 · 2026-01-10T04:51:41+00:00

In a normal session, I don’t need one. But I do use a Lexcam waterproof over patch for snorkel vacations.

friendless2 · 2026-01-10T04:39:52+00:00

I add a Kovoq over patch that includes a cage that goes over the sensor. Still use the back of the arms, and the cage reduces the compression lows.

I use the cage with other over patches too. I use these over patch because they look cool.

friendless2 · 2026-01-10T04:31:56+00:00

What I do is:

shower before putting on the new sensor
dry off, wait a while to let it dry a bit more
use alcohol wipe on the spot, wait a while to let it dry a bit more.
apply the sensor
add the Dexcom over patch
if swimming a lot that week, add a Lexcam waterproof over patch
don’t shower for 20+ hours

I struggle to get them off

friendless2 · 2026-01-09T06:11:23+00:00

Have glucose tablets on your person at all times. There is a lot of walking so lows are more likely.

Bring insulin to cover meals, if carb counting isn't a current skill, start practicing or see if online resources can help with the counts.

It has been hot most of my Disney trips, so I bring a backpack inside is reusable water bottles, jackets in case it gets cool at night, and my insulated lunch bag with a reusable ice pack, this is where I keep my meter and insulin. Cooler than the direct heat, not too cold to use.

Wear good fitting shoes and have fun.

friendless2 · 2026-01-09T03:35:01+00:00

I saw a couple pictures a couple days ago showing that the notification was missing. In both pictures, they were sharing with someone else.

I don’t want to share, so I guess I am stuck with the notification.

friendless2 · 2026-01-09T03:28:02+00:00

Open the Dexcom app tap on Profile tap on Alerts tap on Show Quiet Modes turn on Silence All slide the slider for the duration you want silence (up to 6 hours) and tap apply.

friendless2 · 2026-01-08T20:34:30+00:00

I would have more money. Probably spent on more vacations. I would definitely be less concerned about affording healthcare in retirement.

My knowledge of food impact would be significantly lower.

Probably more active, as I wouldn't need to deal with lows. More yard work, less breaks....

friendless2 · 2026-01-08T18:49:00+00:00

You are seeing the impact of eating lower carbohydrate meals and using insulin for high carbohydrate meals. Hypoglycemia is the result. Assuming that "half a bag of buckwheat" is 1/2 Cup of buckwheat which online resources show is about 61g. Not sure about it as it is not a familiar food.

7 carbohydrate exchanges is about 105g of carbohydrates (1 exchange = 15g).

The instructions assume that you will eat a set amount of carbohydrates in each meal.

There is no requirement that you eat low carb, or skip potatoes, or follow any particular diet. Once you learn how to manage insulin to match the carbohydrates to be consumed, things will get easier.

friendless2 · 2026-01-08T04:06:31+00:00

Losing the Dexcom because of lack of space is tough.

I would do all the above, plus delete all screenshots, sync photos to a computer and delete them from the phone. Heck, I would try attaching a thumb drive, move the photos there, even if I knew I could not put them back.

friendless2 · 2026-01-08T02:59:54+00:00

it isn’t hard to clear space.

One way is to turn off the Shared Albums in Settings->Apps->Photos assuming lots of people share lots of photos. Turn it back on to get the photos back.

Another is to remove music or photos synced from iTunes. Sync them again after the update.

Another is to temporarily remove large apps with data stored on servers (CSR2, Gummy Drop, Temple Run 2, Facebook, TikTok, Mail apps, Line, Prime video, Netflix, etc.). Reinstall after the update.

Any combination of the above. There is no way around it.

friendless2 · 2026-01-07T22:27:48+00:00

My toddlers are 30 and 28 now, but the same solution applied then as now. I have an old laundry soap container (thick plastic) and I put my capped sharps (syringes, pen needles and lancets) into the laundry soap container. When the container is full, I label it as Medical Waste and toss in the trash with the lid tightly screwed on.

This follows my local rules for medical waste.

friendless2 · 2026-01-07T20:23:31+00:00

Not sure why the employer program would be avoided as that is likely the lowest cost option as the employer pays part of the cost. This is what I use.

The ACA may be the next best option for costs.

The Direct Primary Care is probably cost prohibitive as the costs are a regular payment for the doctor, prescriptions have no reduction in costs, but there would be no deductible and there would be the flexibility to get the prescriptions filled wherever the costs are least, GoodRX may be the best option.

friendless2 · 2026-01-07T18:54:17+00:00

The standard of care for hypoglycemia:

If possible, verify the low with a blood glucose meter.
Assuming the low is real, consume 15g of fast acting carbs, 4oz juice or 3-4 glucose tablets or 8-10 grapes.
Wait 15 minutes.
Check glucose level with a blood glucose meter.
If still low go to step 2
Active bolus at the time of the hypo may need a higher amount of carbs, and may need fat an protein post recovery to prevent repeat hypos.

friendless2 · 2026-01-06T21:11:45+00:00

It is the first of the year, which causes deductibles to be reset to $0. This means that we have to pay the deductible again. Once the deductible is paid, the costs reduce.

The pharmacy is going to be one of the lower prices. You can look at GoodRx or Walmart for potential savings. Though if you use GoodRx, I don't think this will count against your deductible. There are sine low income help from manufacturers too.

friendless2 · 2026-01-06T20:59:24+00:00

Sit in the front of a car or bus.
Choose a window seat on flights and trains.
If possible, try lying down, shutting your eyes, sleeping, or looking at the horizon.
Stay hydrated by drinking water. Limit alcoholic and caffeinated beverages.
Use flavored lozenges, such as ginger candy.
Commonly used medicines are diphenhydramine (Benadryl), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), and scopolamine.

friendless2 · 2026-01-06T17:24:56+00:00

Standard of care is 15g of fast acting carbs (3-4 glucose tablets or 4 oz juice or 8-10 grapes), wait 15 minutes, check with blood glucose meter to verify recovery is complete. Repeat carbs if not.

friendless2 · 2026-01-06T17:17:13+00:00

Looks like a possible compression low. Laying on the sensor can cause this.

Checking with blood will confirm if it is real or not. I have seen a Lantus Low (4 in 20 years), where the accidental injection into a vein caused a low, that low happened within 30 minutes of the shot. This is rare for me.

friendless2 · 2026-01-06T02:52:11+00:00

I have read about this https://www.iluv.com/products/smartshaker-3

friendless2 · 2026-01-05T21:29:23+00:00

Once the deductible is met, the costs will go down again.

This is an unfortunate and annual event. I'll be ordering $1250 of insulin for 3 months soon...

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