Dexcom Seven Plus - Caleb's 1st CGM Insertion

[coolmilly1]

wow cekab is soooo brave

[lsisto1]

@coolmilly1 Aw, thanks. I think so too. It's not a ton of fun getting poked all the time.

[coolmilly1]

@lsisto1 thats k i love caleb he is so rave and his bro colin is so good to him olz them the comments form me thx, how is his ds going and wht type it is

[selketine]

Don't let your child who is about to wear the Dex for the first time watch this video or they will want a new DS - LOL!

[popwarhomie]

Ive got a Dexcom Seven Plus that is pretty much brand new that is just sitting in my drawer. I ended up getting a Medtronic paradigm pump that has the CGM built in. If anyone would like it please message me.  It works perfect I just upgraded to my new pump and no longer need it. :)

[MrTB1027]

Have you seen the safety instructions for the Dexcom 7Plus?e SEVEN System is not approved for use in children or adolescents, pregnant

women or persons on dialysis.e safety and effectiveness of the SEVEN System has not been evaluated for sensor

probe insertion sites other than the skin of the abdomen.

[lsisto1]

@MrTB1027 Yes. I'm aware of that. Still very happy with it. We've had much success. Thanks.

[lsisto1]

@MrTB1027 I have. You are correct. It is not approved for children. Nevertheless, many use it effectively and successfully, including Caleb. Thanks for your comment.

[DeathlyGust]

@MrTB1027 I used it a few times going snowboarding and i'm a kid too for a way to tell if my blood sugar may be going low, as i know it's not 100% accurate, but worked great!

[cipallo]

yo tambien tengo el dexcom!!

¿cuando se lo a insertado no lo ha echo muy rapido?

saludos desde España

[Sethilicious100]

So How often do you change it? Because I just had an A1c of 7.0 and the doctors want me to get on one but I guess I'm just kind of confused as to how long it stays in because my pump is about three to four days but yeah so it stays in seven days? Is it hard to do it? Sorry for all the questions because Caleb can do it without a second thought so i'm not as worried about the pain anymore! =) so thank you!

[roro671934]

wats dat?

[lsisto1]

You are too kind. Thank you.

[gymnastbunny]

colins idea with the insulin pump as u said in a comment below is a really good idea, they r both so great and u r wonderful:)

[cbrodie33]

OMG thats our Jo Ann.....my daughter is 10 and a Type 1.

[Insulinpump123]

I really want one of those

[gymnastbunny]

Caleb and his brother are so cute and caleb is really brave!:) It is so cute when he says "It didnt hurt!:)" Good luck with your dexcom seven!:)

[whatever1210]

I love his brother, hey who knows maybe the kid will be the one who comes up with the cure. he's so interested in how the dexcom works why not?

[lsisto1]

Colin's current idea is to create a pump with 2 reservoirs - one for insulin and one for glucagon to offset lows that are anticipated. Not a cure, but he's thinking!

[whatever1210]

I like that idea. he is a smart kid. I never thought of that.

[techluvr1234]

@lsisto1 Perfect! I thought of the same thing. Work together, maybe?

[techluvr1234]

@techluvr1234 Obviously not yet, of course. LOL. Maybe in the future.

[lsisto1]

@techluvr1234 Yes. I believe this is actually being considered in the current artificial pancreas project.

[1HappyDiabetic]

AWESOME!!! "It didn't hurt" - Love it. It's amazing what the Nintendo DS can do for pain management. :-) AWESOME VIDEO WORK, I might need to him for filming :-)

Great Job Caleb!

[laptopsarebest]

One day i hope they bring these to australia and make them afordable because the the minimed CGM with the pump they want $1000 for a couple of sensors and it isnt covered on any insurance. Caleb was sooo brave. Keep up all the good work.

[lsisto1]

Thanks for your comment. I hope the cost structure improves soon.  Those prices are crazy. The sensors are expensive, but more like $100 per here. The receiver transmitter I think is estimated at $1000, but that's a one time start up cost.

[DiabetesGirl3145]

Caleb has gotten so big since you started doing videos about him! He is so brave and he didn't even flinch! Is the inserter needle larger then the omnipod?

[Finddiabetescure]

Looks like a great device! I have been doing some research and then I heard Caleb was using. Thats great!