{"id":90,"date":"2012-07-24T21:57:14","date_gmt":"2012-07-25T01:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.surfacefine.com\/?p=90"},"modified":"2012-07-24T22:45:20","modified_gmt":"2012-07-25T02:45:20","slug":"90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.surfacefine.com\/?p=90","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Notes… Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Some diabetes thoughts:<\/p>\n

1. Putting a Dexcom sensor in my arm, solo, is definitely doable.\u00a0 Having gravity work to my advantage to release inserter… maybe not so much. \u00a0I watched the amazing Kim from www.textingmypancreas.com<\/a> and she is so smooth (and bravery\/awe inspiring). \u00a0Her Arm Dexcom Insertion\u00a0video<\/a> is awesome,\u00a0but for some reason she has better gravity (the gravity in NYC may be broken, but I have not confirmed this). \u00a0I get the site inserted (woo hoo) but can’t get the inserter OFF MY DAMN ARM. \u00a0Mild panic then ensues (and hopping). I consider going downstairs, asking my doorman to pull the inserter off while I squeeze the sensor sides. \u00a0I then wonder which doorman is on duty. \u00a0I’m convinced it’ll be the same doorman who told me he was going to faint the time I tripped and came home with a bloody knee. THAT makes me laugh. \u00a0Yes, I’m sick in the head. \u00a0Doorman horrified and passed out while I greet my neighbors with that barbaric inserter protruding out of my tricep.<\/p>\n

Here’s what I’ve realized…having a bra on the bathroom door knob is key. \u00a0I use it as a sling shot to release the inserter while I frantically squeeze the sensor. \u00a0This manuever may make me either McGuyver or a genius, or someone who needs to straighten up.<\/p>\n

2. Speaking of straightening up, if you need to do some Spring cleaning (well in my case it’s more like Summer-Fall-Winter-Spring cleaning), donating your gently worn clothing to a charity, will make you feel good. \u00a0Donating to a store that supports diabetes research will make you feel EVEN better (it’s also extremely motivating). \u00a0NYers, check-out Cure Thrift Shop<\/a>. Cool right?<\/p>\n

3. Making jokes with fellow DOC friends on Twitter about Dexcom adhesion battles, really will lighten your mood. \u00a0It also MAY turn a hassle… into an art project!<\/p>\n

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Floral Sparkle Dexcom? Yep!<\/p><\/div>\n

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