Reposting this as it has been such a help for many parents of Type 1 kids. The most amazing Dexcom set up for parents!

I wanted to share this with you parents of diabetic kids on Dexcom, its from the Dexcom group on facebook. When you push the remote control button it turns the power cord on, therefore turning the screen on so you can see the number without going into the childs room to read it. If your room is too far to read your childs dex due to distance this system is amazing! Then you just push the button again to turn the power cord off so the next time you push it, the screen turns on again. 

The Amazon pic is the remote controlled cord from Amazon she uses.   Here is the link to the remote on amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Woods-32555-Outdoor-Control-Converter/dp/B001Q9EFUK

The white thing is a Motorola Video baby monitor with sound. You have the viewer in your room and it is wireless or can leave it plugged in too. I have this monitor for my baby. It is great. This set up is awesome!  Like this:  http://www.motorola.com/us/other-baby-monitors-1/MBP33-Wireless-Video-Baby-Monitor/95184.html

 Credit to Jennifer Macias on facebook, I did not come up with this myself.  Just sharing her amazing idea!