Dexcom Software 505

November 11, 2014November 12, 2014 / Christopher / 1 Comment

Because I found the power cord to my Dell, I was able to update my #Dexcom receiver to their newest software. I wish they had a Mac solution

— Chris | Just Talking (@iam_spartacus) November 10, 2014

This isn’t a Mac vs. PC thing. This is an access thing. Dexcom has a legacy of selective development, and it hurts all people with diabetes.

— Chris | Just Talking (@iam_spartacus) November 10, 2014

24 hours later.

Updated #Dexcom software to the new hotness. 12 hours later, enough data has been collected to resume CGM in the Cloud-ing.

— Chris | Just Talking (@iam_spartacus) November 11, 2014

To review: updating Dexcom software requires a PC, removes all data, and needs a 9+ hour lead to work with Nightscout again.

— Chris | Just Talking (@iam_spartacus) November 11, 2014

But, if the improvement in accuracy is as advertised, it was still all worth it. The CGM is as essential tool in my diabetes management.

— Chris | Just Talking (@iam_spartacus) November 11, 2014

Why is Software 505 a big deal? Let’s step back for a moment.

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Misfit Wearables

November 15, 2012November 16, 2012 / Christopher / 3 Comments

Sonny Vu is one of the people responsible for the iBGStar. I was fortunate enough to see Sonny speak at Medicine X a couple of months ago. He’s a smart man. I know the Shine isn’t specifically a diabetes device, although being active certainly helps keep things in check, but the basic idea behind the Shine is what intrigues me the most.

“Simple. It’s about overcoming complexity.”

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Recognizing the Reality of the Situation

October 15, 2012 / Christopher / 3 Comments

I started using an iBGStar this weekend. I figure I have about 22 more test strips before I’m half way through the included 50 and I have to decide if I want to go all-out with this meter and get a 90-day supply of all new test strips. After a handful of blood glucose tests I can confirm that this device is on some next-level stuff. I’m not sure if managing your diabetes will ever be considered ‘cool’ or ‘hip’ (assuming people ever use the adjective form of ‘hip’ without irony), but this thing is slick. More detailed impressions will surely follow, but with this new device in my possession and the anticipation of Dexcom’s G4, I need to get something off my chest.

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But Sometimes I Get It Right

April 10, 2012 / Christopher / 2 Comments

As perplexing as this disease is, most of the time my biggest challenge with managing diabetes boils down to actually doing something. I have a general idea of what I need to do to maintain my ideal blood glucose levels but proper execution is my biggest liability.

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A Consequence of Hypoglycemia.

What good is an incurable disease if you can’t share it with the rest of the world.

continuous glucose monitor

Dexcom Software 505

Misfit Wearables

Recognizing the Reality of the Situation

But Sometimes I Get It Right