Dexcom jumpy readings

[Proud to be erratic]

I am also on G7 and don't pump. Throughout the thread the narrative seems to focus on the G6. But could there be a change with the Omnipods and their sites, that you are not aware of?

Also, looking at your graph from an MDI perspective, I'd want to see how events such as eating and snacking or deliberate exercising overlay on the graph; then compare recent graphs with those from former (less jittery) times. With MDI, timings play such a big part; as does verifying one's basal is right. With so many factors that we know can affect BG, I can't help feeling looking at a graph without the context of external factors is trying to over interpret what you are really seeing. I'm no data analyst, so my thoughts could be bordering on unhelpful.

I have just had a hasty "peek" at your early postings back in 2022. You made an astute observation then
"I suppose I had a little hope that x + y would equal z as it would (make) things just that little bit easier! Oh well…
Is it possible that you are having a "wrong colour socks" phase, ie just when you think you've got this D malarkey sorted, something else has come along to prove you wrong?

I'm still clear that Gary Scheiner was right with his early comment in Think Like a Pancreas, that "Diabetes is Complicated, Confusing and Contradictory".

 

[Tdm]

I'm on g6. Some sensors are 'smoother' than others.
Its just a thing

 

[Evergreen]

I'm on g6. Some sensors are 'smoother' than others.
Its just a thing

Thank you. I think I needed to hear this! Sometimes the sensors settle a couple days in as well, so I suppose I’ll just keep my fingers crossed that’ll be the case 🙂

 

[Evergreen]

I am also on G7 and don't pump. Throughout the thread the narrative seems to focus on the G6. But could there be a change with the Omnipods and their sites, that you are not aware of?

Also, looking at your graph from an MDI perspective, I'd want to see how events such as eating and snacking or deliberate exercising overlay on the graph; then compare recent graphs with those from former (less jittery) times. With MDI, timings play such a big part; as does verifying one's basal is right. With so many factors that we know can affect BG, I can't help feeling looking at a graph without the context of external factors is trying to over interpret what you are really seeing. I'm no data analyst, so my thoughts could be bordering on unhelpful.

I have just had a hasty "peek" at your early postings back in 2022. You made an astute observation then
"I suppose I had a little hope that x + y would equal z as it would (make) things just that little bit easier! Oh well…
Is it possible that you are having a "wrong colour socks" phase, ie just when you think you've got this D malarkey sorted, something else has come along to prove you wrong?

I'm still clear that Gary Scheiner was right with his early comment in Think Like a Pancreas, that "Diabetes is Complicated, Confusing and Contradictory".

You’re making a very interesting point. And it has crossed my mind before that unless you finger prick every 5 mins you will just not know what’s happening (and even if you do, there obviously will be an error margin).

However, I am pretty sure it’s not the pod as it can happen across pods and the difference tends to be noticeable between sensors. It also happens in the night when I’m not eating or moving. A little like compression lows except that readings also jump up.

I do agree that I might still be looking at controlling things I just cannot control and I probably will do well letting go a little more. How to do that though!

 

[Proud to be erratic]

Two quite different influences have helped me "let go a little" - with strong overarching encouragement from my Endo to do "let go a lot":

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I remind myself, quite firmly if needed, that I am not superman. I can't go back in time. Whatever happened yesterday can't be changed. I invariably take a look at whether there was a lesson to be learnt from an event yesterday, but I won't allow that to "haunt" or harass me.

The other influencer is I'm constantly busy: there aren't enough hours in the day for family, friends and fun. So time spent trying to "control" something that is essentially uncontrollable is futile. As I get older all time is becoming more precious.​

I'm feeling a fair bit better about having had a more relaxed 2024 because of consciously letting go a bit. Whether by chance or design, my TIR is better and my latest Hba1c is also better.

 

[nonethewiser]

You’re making a very interesting point. And it has crossed my mind before that unless you finger prick every 5 mins you will just not know what’s happening (and even if you do, there obviously will be an error margin).

However, I am pretty sure it’s not the pod as it can happen across pods and the difference tends to be noticeable between sensors. It also happens in the night when I’m not eating or moving. A little like compression lows except that readings also jump up.

I do agree that I might still be looking at controlling things I just cannot control and I probably will do well letting go a little more. How to do that though!

Rest assured it will have nothing to do with pods.