New to Dexcom G6: Any Tips?

Just got dexcom g6 today. Anything you wish you knew before/when you started using it? it's my girst time with a cgm

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VoidSerein

2y ago

Uhhh a dexcom is a cgm which is a continuous glucose monitor. Its not a medication

Ardonna4

2y ago

When i first started it I lost 20 lbs

alter.sherry

2y ago

Wow, did you also lose weight from losing that water retention

Ardonna4

2y ago

It’s used to remove excess water for ppl that has fluid gathered in head…beware u will use the bathroom ALOT I’m on 1000 mgs a day 500 in the morning and 500 at night

alter.sherry

2y ago

Was is that medication for

alter.sherry

2y ago

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