Random things for Thursday (yikes)

I know where the week went. After a lovely Labor Day, I've been taking the children to school. Which means I've been adjusting my sleep schedule. And that's just...tiring.

Anyway, here are some random things.

Terry Keelan has a poll on TuDiabetes asking how people tape up their Dexcom sensors. For those not in the know, the Dexcom 7 continuous glucose monitor has sensors that can be used for more than seven days. I previously blogged about how to reset the receiver to do this.

But one of the problems is that about day 7 the adhesive on the sensor starts to fade. So how do you tape it up to keep it on. Inquiring minds would like to know. Have a look at the picture Terry provided


Then go to TuDiabetes and let him know your technique for keeping Dexcom sensors in place.

Some time ago I created the Diabetes Search Engine using Google's Custom Search Engine facilities. I think the DSE provides very useful results when you want to search about anything related to diabetes. Building the engine was a little tricky, so I wrote an article about the process. The article was published today on O'Reillys ONLamp.com web site. Warning, the contents are strictly for Geeks with Diabetes. You have been warned.

Finally, this weekend in Connecticut is the big ride. I've already raised over $10,000 to support the important research by Denise Faustman into a cure for Type 1 diabetes. But you might like to stop by and cheer the riders on. The race is in New Canaan and most riders will be coming back between noon and 12:30. Maybe I'll see you there. I'll be the 50-year old diabetic with the big grin on his face! And hey, it's not too late to support me.

Labels: bikeride, CGM, Dexcom, Dexcom SEVEN, poll

posted by Bernard @ 8:28 PM