My CGM could be lost forever

I am now at over 2 months and pretty darn close to 3 months with out a transmitter for my CGM. First it was MedTronic with the issues. Then it was the Dr's office with the issues. Third the Insurance company was getting in the way. All of that should have been cleared two weeks ago and my new transmitter was going to be shipped to me over night.

Have I received that over night shipment? Nooooooo!

I am guessing this is now stuck somewhere between the Insurance company and MedTronic.

Am I hotly pursuing the replacement transmitter? Nooooooo!

I am testing more throughout the day. This is a good change for me. Every once in a while you need a little change.

The good news is that all of my puncture wounds on my belly from the sensor have healed. To be honest, Sticking the sensor into my belly is one of the my least favorite things. It is right up there with drinking a gallon of Gator aid with laxative to prep for a colonoscopy.

If the transmitter never shows up, I would have to say it was a good tool that helped me gain better control of my Diabetes.

If it does show up, then I will start to use it again and see how it fits back into my routine.

I am now starting to experiment with my OmniPod pump. I would like to lose a few pounds and increase my amount of exercise. In the past when I wasn't on the pump, I would eat or drink before exercise, so I could get my BG up, so I wouldn't have a hypo. Trying to lose weight, it is more important to not take on extra carbs. So, my new approach is to lower my pumps basil rate, before, during and after the exercise event; Rather then taking on more carbs to keep my BG within an acceptable range.

I did this last winter when I went skiing. I would lower my basil by 80% for 5 hours. This seemed to work.

Last night before exercise I had a BG of 120 mg/dl. I lowered by Basil by 20% for 1.5 hours. I finished Yoga class and checked my BG, it was 80 mg/dl. Not to bad. I didn't take on any carbs before starting the class.

I will let you know how this works out.