Tallygear for #DexCom #G4

Caleb’s been G4ing it since November. G4 Rocks. Period. Life will be even more exciting when DexCom Share is available. Like, soon, please, pretty please with sugar on top??

When Caleb used DexCom Seven Plus, he used a SPIbelt to carry the receiver. This served us well. Seven Plus needed to be on him to stay in range. He was young (started Dexcomming in first grade) so this was similar to taping it to his body to make sure it didn’t get lost. It was not overly intrusive on his expression of fashion at that age.

Caleb was a fourth grader when he started G4ing. The SPIbelt was becoming less appealing from a style perspective and Caleb was much more responsible with his diabetes devices. Also zipping and unzipping the belt to see the screen – less than ideal. And have I mentioned the range on this baby? The G4 receiver is often with me and sorry – but I wasn’t too keen on wearing the SPIbelt on a regular basis.

Enter Tallygear.

We started with Caleb’s favorite color, green, added blue for Blue Fridays, and got a couple others for fun – lightning blue and what we call lollipop – vibrant spirals. These are great – they provide an easy way for David and I to carry the receiver – we can use the strap, or the carabiner on a belt loop or attached to the strap of my bag. Caleb uses the carabiner to hang it from his baseball or dance bags. He otherwise will carry it in his pocket. Being able to see the screen through the clear case is molto bene.

You see above David wearing it while coaching Caleb – Caleb can worry about stealing home while David plays coach and G4 moderator. What is notable in the middle picture is that there is NO receiver on Caleb (see the before photo) but G4 is still in use.

Donna from Tallygear also created a belt clip case. This clip is SOLID and it twists so the case can go horizontally or vertically. This is not Caleb’s preferred way to wear it – I see this as a great option for a more professional look for a more mature user. I like how it makes a nifty little stand to set at your desk. I can’t overemphasize the clip – it is really strong and secure; like I said: SOLID.

Donna has many other products including a new tote that includes a spot for G4 (or a phone) with the clear screen for visibility, and added space to carry other incidentals. If you have a need for a device case, I hope you will check it out. Donna has a great selection of patterns, her speed of delivery is second to none, and she is super accommodating. (Hey, I just noticed this bike case, which looks pretty nifty as well!)

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