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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
I am interested to hear from Dexcom users. How much time do you get from one sensor? I have read where some people get as long as 3 weeks from one sensor but I can't seem to get close to that. Here is my typical routine for inserting a new sensor:
- I use Skin Tac on my skin (abdomen) to create a layer of stickiness
- Once it is dry, I apply/insert the sensor directly on top of the sticky area
-Then I insert the transmitter and start the calibration phase
- Once I have calibrated the new sensor with 2 finger sticks, I place a large plaster (e.g. J&J Tough Pads) with the center cut out over the sensor/tape area. I make sure the plaster tape does not interfere with the transmitter.
The system works fine until around day 9 or 10 when the receiver displays ???? in the top right corner. Sometimes it self-corrects but usually within 24 hours, the same error signal is displayed, the sensor is done and I have to replace.
Can anyone suggest anything to help the sensors last longer? I know they are indicated for 7 days only.
Thanks
- I use Skin Tac on my skin (abdomen) to create a layer of stickiness
- Once it is dry, I apply/insert the sensor directly on top of the sticky area
-Then I insert the transmitter and start the calibration phase
- Once I have calibrated the new sensor with 2 finger sticks, I place a large plaster (e.g. J&J Tough Pads) with the center cut out over the sensor/tape area. I make sure the plaster tape does not interfere with the transmitter.
The system works fine until around day 9 or 10 when the receiver displays ???? in the top right corner. Sometimes it self-corrects but usually within 24 hours, the same error signal is displayed, the sensor is done and I have to replace.
Can anyone suggest anything to help the sensors last longer? I know they are indicated for 7 days only.
Thanks