Dexcom one sensor reading

[Brodietype1]

Fairly new to being type 1 i have used Dexcom one sensor but reading was saying i was high and gave the right amount of insulin not long after i had a hypo , after it happened a couple of times i checked Dexcom app witch says i was 19 but also manually done my bloods witch said i was only 9 anyone else ever had this problem with Dexcom one sensor ?

 

[Inka]

I always check highs with a finger prick before I correct @Brodietype1 However, that’s a big difference. How’s your sensor today?

 

[Brodietype1]

I sensor seems the be spot on to be fair today , checked on sensor and finger prick was 9.2 and sensor was 10.9 so seems to be ok at the moment

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

It can help to keep well hydrated with sensors I find.

And this handy post @helli wrote has some good pointers too:

CGM limitations and precautions

Moderator Note: This helpful reply was copied from another thread as it details some of the commonly experienced limitations of continuous glucose sensors. My blood sugar has been in perfect range for days now, but although I haven't changed anything, I'm starting to get very short periods of...

forum.diabetes.org.uk

 

[Brodietype1]

@everydayupsanddowns i do drink a lot of water throughout the day i also train jui jitsu so i am fairly active