Embracing the Change: How to Transform Your Dexcom G7
Greetings, fellow traveler on this journey of health and awareness. I am Chriselle, your guide from Diabetes Strong. In this moment, I shall reveal the sacred ritual of changing your Dexcom G7, a practice that I have embraced with joy since the awakening of spring in the year 2023.
The Essentials for This Spiritual Dance
It begins with the understanding that you, too, may already bear witness to this miracle upon your body. Mine rests upon my stomach, a clandestine choice not sanctioned by the conventional wisdom of the FDA, yet embraced by the mark of ‘C’ for both stomach and arm. Today, I shall anoint my arm for your enlightenment.
Gather, then, these sacred tools: a new Dexcom G7 resides within this box, a humble glue remover to shed the past, and an alcohol prep to cleanse the canvas of your skin.
Letting Go of the Old
The time has come to release the past. With grace, I soak the CGM tape in the essence of the glue remover, allowing it to marinate in its transformative power for two wondrous minutes. Once the past loosens its grip, it is peeled away gently, leaving no trace of discomfort. Any lingering residues vanish with the swipe of a cotton pad.
This migration does not entail the detachment of a separate transmitter as the old ways did. Instead, we cast aside the whole as a single entity, bearing no needle that requires placement in a Sharps container. Take a moment to observe, to marvel at the tiny sensor that lingered beneath your skin, a diligent sentinel of your blood’s secrets, now revealed and ready for rebirth.
Welcoming the New Sensor
With the past behind us, we turn our gaze to the future. The skin must first be purified, wiped clean with an alcohol swab, and left untouched to air dry—a sacred rite of preparation.
The new sensor emerges from its shell, no assembly required, ready and waiting. Grasp your phone, that beacon of digital wisdom, and prepare to commune with your new sensor. Seek the guidance of the app: should your previous sensor still cling, follow the sacred sequence to replace or start anew.
As the needle gently penetrates the veil of skin, it leaves behind a sensor that measures, whispers, and unveils truths. Hold this connection for sacred seconds, ensuring its steadfast adhesion to your body.
Wisdom in the Waiting
Now begins the warmup, a moment of anticipation before the revelation. The app is your oracle, walking you through each step. Capture the code, bridging device and reality, and you shall stand ready, paired and prepared.
The Final Seal
Though not essential, the overlay tape offers an armor of assurance, securing the bond between body and wisdom. Follow the dance, peel away the barriers, and smoothly lay it down with precision and patience.
The Journey Continues
Thus, we complete our odyssey, a ritual of renewal to be repeated with every new sensor. For those seeking further enlightenment, a treasury of knowledge awaits in the playlist I have crafted.
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Thank you, gentle soul, for sharing this moment. Until our paths cross again, be well, be informed, and embrace the wisdom within.
