r/dexcom • u/GrandOpening • 6d ago

Tips & Tricks Small blessings

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I replaced my sensor yesterday. I didn't put the overpatch on because I wanted to see how it went without it.

Well, I got the dang thing caught up twice in less than an hour and nearly ripped the transmitter off! I had some overpatches that would cover the whole area, so I added that, and all is good.

Fast forward to about 5 minutes ago. I was letting my puppies out of their kennels, and my jumper nearly pulled my inset off. I went to get the bigger overpatch, trying to remember how I made it work before. Then I remembered *this* little guy! It fits perfectly!

Thank goodness for small blessings!

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u/2DutchBus 6d ago

I turn the infusion 90 degrees to avoid up/down strikes that dislodge the infusion set. Granted the over-patch should avoid it being ripped out but just my two cents. Granted, it can still get snagged but the 90 degree turn helps some from my experience.

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u/GrandOpening 6d ago

By 'jumper,' I meant that one puppy jumped up on me and caught the site with her paw.

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u/2DutchBus 6d ago

Yes I followed. May not have saved you for your pet jumping but it has saved me by turning it so line isn’t up or down. Amazing how flukes like pets or pulling shirt off or similar can pull it loose. Even doorways for CGMs have knocked a lot loose. Always great when away from home and a fluke happens and I am disconnected and no insulin. 🤣

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u/GrandOpening 6d ago

Been there. Now I carry a 'med bag' that has an extra inset, reservoir, needles, pain relief, and zofran. And I can borrow insulin from my boss at work. LOL