Please note: I’ve never met a sequin or piece of glitter I didn’t like.
You MAY have noticed, I have gotten VERY into decorating my Dexcom. When it’s starting to look fuzzy around the edges, I go into fancify mode (yeah I made that up). IV300 works best on top of the stickers (keeps ’em on) and I need it anyway to help my Dex last a few more days.
Yep, that’s right. Pink ruffle dress and oh, wait, what’s that there? Looks like a Dexcom site. But there’s something on it. A little glittery? A little shiny?
So yep, here are some robots, you know, to go with my robot parts (of course). I am only responding to the name Mrs. Roboto today (or until it’s time for some new decorations).
I have entirely too much fun with this.
domo arrigato Mr. Roboto..how do you get things on the back of your arm? I can barely SEE the back of my arm, let alone insert this thing!! and i love the ruffles///
Are you doing the moonwalk and the Robot in front of your co-workers all day?
Hey Sarah- Kim from http://www.textingmypancreas.com made this video of putting the Dex in your arm solo. Mine involves more acrobatics than her’s does though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaN_iPP-wq8
Do you trim your adhesive patch? Mine are always a perfect oval and yours seem to have more of a straight edge on the ends. Just curious if you get a different sensor than I do.
Hi Alan,
I do trim them. I don’t decorate them until the edges get fuzzy & they look like they are coming off. I use IV3000 (with a square cut out for the transmitter) when the Dex is really starting to come off. The Dexcom tends to peel off me most at the rounded part of the oval. I trim whatever is “off” at the top and bottom before I place the IV3000 on top. The shape of the Dex is a little too big for the IV3000 so this really helps it fit/stick better. I used to trim the sides if they were peeling off but found I need that surface area under the IV3000 to keep it all together.
Once all that happens, decorating is on!
FYI the robot stickers only made it a day. Boo hoo.