Type 1 on the Run

30/07/2025

Dexcom G7 Failures?

Ye are probably sick of me posting about this by now but I have some new information (thanks to ) and tips for getting replacements.

In the first picture you will see two sensors which have a hole right before where it says Dexcom. On the left is a functioning sensor where this hole is clear. On the right you will see part of the insertion which should stick into the skin, has curled around and is sticking out of the hole. This will cause a sensor failure.

You can report failures online (without having to wait in long phone queues) at this link: https://dexcom-intl.custhelp.com/app/support_request/ (sorry links don't work properly here but I will put in a story for today).
When requesting you will need your lot number and sensor number (SN). Your sensor number will usually start with (21) and can be found on either the box or the applicator (pictured below). When reporting there is a box to detail the problem, so make sure to let them know about the insertion curling up so that they know it's a common fault. Hopefully they will fix it.

Anyway, wishing you all functioning sensors and great days 😊 Hope you enjoyed the little PSA.

30/07/2025

Dexcom G7 Failures?

Ye are probably sick of me posting about this by now but I have some new information (thanks to ) and tips for getting replacements.

In the first picture you will see two sensors which have a hole right before where it says Dexcom. On the left is a functioning sensor where this hole is clear. On the right you will see part of the insertion which should stick into the skin, has curled around and is sticking out of the hole. This will cause a sensor failure.

You can report failures online (without having to wait in long phone queues) at this link: https://dexcom-intl.custhelp.com/app/support_request/
When requesting you will need your lot number and sensor number (SN). Your sensor number will usually start with (21) and can be found on either the box or the applicator (pictured below). When reporting there is a box to detail the problem, so make sure to let them know about the insertion curling up so that they know it's a common fault. Hopefully they will fix it.

Anyway, wishing you all functioning sensors and great days 😊 Hope you enjoyed the little PSA.

27/07/2025

**Airport Travel with Diabetes in the UK**

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24/07/2025

If any Limerick people with diabetes are on the search for diabetes barbie, there are plenty in Smyths on the Ennis Road.

23/07/2025

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20/07/2025

💙💙 30th Diaversary Roundup 💙💙

What a celebration it turned out to be 🍾 Got to spend some time with my amazing diabuddy , who gave me the beautiful card and pen in the pictures and the balloon which is not pictured. Diabuddies making living with diabetes and celebrating the wins easier since the day peer support began. Finding a is something that I can't recommend enough.

We took in some lovely sights and started on our roadtrip to get the brand new diabetes barbie. We went to the toy store and met the most lovely staff members who were so supportive of our celebration (more to be revealed). Then of course some amazing ice cream (gluten free too!l and a nice relaxing evening.

This celebration was the best. Good times, surrounded by good people, what more could you want? Whether it's through in person peer support groups (like Limerick, Clare and Laois), online support groups (like Dublin) or through peer support conferences like ) try to find yourself a diabuddy or two or more 😉 Having someone who just gets it creates an instant connection and I have made many lifelong friends this way. Whatever works for you, I hope you find your community too.

19/07/2025

Agreed. Sensors can only help to improve quality of life for all people with diabetes, regardless of what type they have. The battle some people have to go through to access CGMs is crazy. Preventative care such as this can improve quality of life and prevent complications. It's a win, win right?

Nobody chooses to live with diabetes.

Yet, for many Australians with type 2 diabetes, accessing life changing continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) remains out of reach due to cost.

We believe this needs to change – because a healthier future should be in reach for everyone.

CGMs can significantly improve quality of life, and everyone deserves that opportunity.

Add your voice this National Diabetes Week, and help us advocate for change: https://ow.ly/pR2j50Wo83M

18/07/2025

💙🥳Today marks my 30th diaversary 💙🥳 (July 11th)

Honestly, while it's a big celebration (and I always try to mark my diaversary in a positive way), this one really comes with mixed emotions. I have contemplated and hesitated whether to share this story, but as I open up to more PWD, I realise my experience is more common than I thought. If sharing this can resonate with just one person, it will be worth it.

I was diagnosed at 1 year old, so I've grown up in clinic offices listening to high-level medical jargon and trying to navigate diabetes as best I could. However, as a child, one professional's favourite phrase was "you know if you carry on as you are, you'll be dead at 30". All said while offering no advice on how to improve, no guidance, just judgement. But those words were repeated by this professional frequently and continued to echo in my head without my knowing, "dead at 30". The finish line was created in that tiny office. There was no point in planning past 30, that realm no longer existed. Just do everything that you can to make the world a better place for those around you while you can and prepare to check out at any given moment. It shaped the way that I approached everything and led to disengaging in my 20s. Until a fantastic nurse and peer support turned my life around. I'm still learning what life will be now 😅. Today has really thrown me for a loop, but I know I have some amazing company to travel the journey with.

I think I just want to point out the huge impact which language can have. Let's embrace and share it with medical professionals. Let's combat the stigma. Let Barbie be for T1D, but also for any other insulin dependant PWD or who wears a sensor. Let's share the bad stories and the good. You don't have to be the 'perfect diabetic' (pssst... they don't exist 👀)

I am not a warrior. I am not a fighter. I'm just a girl trying to navigate life with diabetes. Wanting to do all the ordinary things, have a few dreams and live life to the fullest. Today is a step in the right direction.

P.S. Just to lighten the mood: did you know peppers are a fruit and bananas are herbs? Add more fun food facts below ⬇️🤣

10/07/2025

Dexcom G7 Failed Sensors

Anyone else experiencing lots of failures? Last month, all 3 of my prescribed sensors failed. This is my first try of the new batch. Really hoping the next one works 🤞🤞

09/07/2025

09/07/2025

Letter to Old Style Endocrinologists 🤪

To the endocrinologists who send people with sensors, pumps or loop systems home with a record book, I have an example of when this does not work. I am trying to monitor my diabetes a bit more closely while I have some spare time, ans so I'm using the MySugr app to record bgs when fasting, before meals and 2-3 hours post meal. This gives me a chance to isolate this data and focus on one or two elements rather than the full day.

However, this morning I was fasting at 6.5 ans now before breakfast I am 5.9. Looks great right? However what you are missing is a spike in the middle, which my closed loop system addressed

At a recent appointment, an endocrinologist refused to look at my dexcom or tslim graphs stating, "you can't beat the record book". He instead ran the appointment off of an outdated hba1c with no trends. If he looked at a book of this morning, it would look like perfection but the true story is different.

While technology can be overwhelming at times with the sheer amount of data we get, and using records alongside it can be useful, we should not dismiss this valuable data.

There is my rant. Now off to enjoy my breakfast.