I was getting ready for bed Sunday night when I heard a strange alarm from my pump. Turns out my Dexcom G7 CGM had failed. The pump gave me the “11C” error code though I can’t find a specific definition of that code. I think it’s essentially a communication failure. When I inserted the sensor last Thursday, it didn’t pair up to the pump or my phone right away, and I used the magnet hack to reset the sync process. I’ve already contacted Dexcom and the new sensor is on the way.
(The magnet hack involves using the small magnet in the insertion device to reset the sensor. You need to hold the magnet over or against the sensor for a few seconds, then pull it away.)
Video
I’ve said off and on that I’m considering doing more video posts of some sort. I’ve been trying to figure out what’s happening with TikTok and I’ve about given up on the platform for now. I haven’t even logged in for over a month (though I’ve done that before). I don’t think I’m going to put forth a lot of effort toward TikTok any time soon. I don’t want to work on building up a following only for the ban to actually take real effect.
I have though shot a couple of YouTube shorts this week, which you can find on my channel. I’d like to build the habit of making a weekly video post, though I haven’t decided what that’s going to look like yet. I may start doing WordWeavers and Writers Coffee Club posts as YT Shorts. I was thinking about doing them as TikTok videos anyway, and Shorts are very similar to TT videos anyway.
Just Chillin
If you watched the videos I mentioned up above, I commented about how cold it was. Our Feels Like dropped to -4° Wednesday night/Thursday morning. We kept the water trickling Wednesday and Thursday nights, just in case.
The forecast for next week though?
A high of 60° Tuesday.
I love Oklahoma weather.
Computer? Computer?
CyberpowerPC tells me that even though my new machine was supposed to ship Friday, they’re still waiting on the GPU.
Sigh.
I guess the good news is that I have more time to get my desk ready.
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