Stuck Dexcom G6 Applicator? Here is what to do
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) is a device that provides blood glucose readings without doing finger pricks. We love the technology…
Category: Living with T1D
Hydrocolloid Pad “Sandwich Method” For CGM/POD Skin Rash or Irritation
My son has never had skin irritation issues with his Dexcom CGM or his Omnipod Pump until very recently. His skin just started…
Diagnosis Story
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. I am sharing my son’s diagnosis story to raise awareness about Type 1 Diabetes in hopes it…
What is a Dexcom CGM compression low? Why does it happen?
There is nothing more alarming than a sudden blood sugar drop accompanied by an alert sound and a “LOW” reading on the Continuous…
Becoming My Child’s Advocate
When my son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of three, there was a steep learning curve in understanding how…