Tag Archives: CGM

Made the switch

Posted on September 12, 2020 by Shannon

Well, guys, I did it. I made the switch. This summer I started using a Tandem T:Slim insulin pump. I figured this is the best time since I am home all of the time (still) and eating pretty much the … Continue reading →

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Bad Swag

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Shannon

I am by no means an expert on swagging my carb counts (for those that don’t know, that’s a coined term for guessing how many carbs are in a food item/meal). But I can usually get it pretty darn close. … Continue reading →

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Coffee Creamer

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Shannon

I love my morning coffees.. and who am I kidding? I also love an afternoon coffee ;). #likeyoudo.   And when my son was in the hospital 3 years ago a dear friend brought me some white chocolate mocha coffee … Continue reading →

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Freestyle Libre

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Shannon

A little over a year ago, I unfortunately had to stop wearing my Dexcom due to cost. While a CGM is not a necessity for someone with diabetes, like insulin is, it is so very helpful to keep your numbers … Continue reading →

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Evolution of my diabetes

Posted on September 22, 2016 by Shannon

I never realize just how dependent I’ve become on my diabetes technology until I have to go without it. I have lived with diabetes for almost 24 years (as of next month.) And in those 24 years, to say the … Continue reading →

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Dexcom battery

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Shannon

I wear the Dexcom G5 transmitter and I had a “first” happen last night. Usually, when the battery is starting to get low, I get alerts starting 2-3 weeks before the battery actually dies. It will say something along the … Continue reading →

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Lows… and Pizza :)

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Shannon

Last night I had a wicked low (for some reason that phrase reminds me of you, Kerri!) .. I knew something was wrong when I was having a hard time focusing, and started to feel sick to my stomach. I … Continue reading →

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Thankful for do-overs

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Shannon

Some days I feel like I have this diabetes thing figured out … and some days I definitely do not. Yesterday was one of the days that I clearly did not have it all figured out. And felt like diabetes … Continue reading →

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CGM Dilemma

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Shannon

I have been wearing a Medtronic pump for years – off and on since 1998 (consistently since 2007). I love my pump. Took a slight detour with another pump company when my warranty was out a few years ago, and … Continue reading →

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Team CGM

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Shannon

I cannot say enough times how thrilled I am with my new Dexcom. I love everything about it. I have friends (*ahem* Suzanne*) who have been telling me for years I should give it a try – but I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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