# Dexcom G6 - no calibrations and other questions

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Tags:** dexcom, type-1\
**Created:** [February 11, 2022, 1:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367 "2022-02-11T01:32:13Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![T1Allison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c77e96/32.png) [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367/21 "2022-02-19T02:03:02Z")

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> [@jbowler](#):
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> I started having a panic attack but perceived it as having low blood sugar.

Yup. I experience this more frequently than I’d like to admit.

I’m definitely having to work on my fear factor as my boys get busier lives generating a lot of schedule pressure…and I have more work responsibilities popping up on my calendar at times that I don’t get to set. I’m struggling with deciding to take on a major volunteer position or not bc of the added schedule pressure. Meetings, especially with Alpha Moms, spike me like crazy.

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**Author:** ![Jan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jan/32/7539_2.png) [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\
**Post date:** [February 19, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-no-calibrations-and-other-questions/12367/22 "2022-02-19T18:17:16Z")

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> [@jbowler](#):
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> but I couldn’t figure out why I felt the way I did.

This happens to me too, so now if I feel panicky I check my BG. I’ve taken alprazalam for anxiety for years, and it really worked, but now I don’t like the way it makes my head feel so I’m on an “exit” taper.  
One thing that amazingly really helps anxiety for me is controlled breathing. Just breathe in for a count of 4, and breathe out for a count of 4. Repeat several times. There are lots of breathing “schedules” out there, but this simple one has helped me. I had to practice it until it came more naturally. It (and prayer) has helped me cut the alprazalam to 1/3 of my original dose. And I’m still slowly working down (under Dr supervision).  
Try the breathing!

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