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<blockquote data-quote="ivinghoe" data-source="post: 422223" data-attributes="member: 47243"><p>I self fund the G4 and have been using it since the start of July this year. I have also used a loaned medtronic guardian too. I am on novorapid and lantus injections</p><p></p><p>The sensor is the part that goes under your skin, and attached to it is the transmitter which does what it says on the tin and transmits the data to your receiver (ie hand set or vibe pump)</p><p></p><p>The G4 sensor and transmitter are water proof so you can shower without worry. The handset is splash proof so as long as its not actually in the shower with you it will be fine. </p><p>It has a decent range too (much better than the medtronic guardian) so you can leave it anywhere convenient outside the shower cubicle. (Mine receives data even if its in the next room from me) The gaurdian was very poor in this respect and had to be kept close by at all times.</p><p></p><p>The sensor is very secure and very unlikely to be knocked out. Most people add a covering over the sensor itself in addition to the standard adhesive tape thats part of the sensor. This is mainly because the standard tape can start to lift if you wear it longer than 7 days (as most users do). There are various tapes and surgical films you can use for this, I personally use hypafix which works for me. I work as a groundsman/gardener on a large estate and so far I have not had any problems with the G4 (or indeed the Guardian)</p><p>If the sensor is removed it cannot be reused again even if it hasnt reached the end of its life as it will no longer be sterile for one thing and its too fine to insert </p><p>I have had no problems with skin irritation with the G4 But the medtronic guardian on loan from my clinic did irritate my skin in the recent hot weather.. so far the dexcom hasnt been a problem, the skin under hypafix tape has been ok too.</p><p>As a side note you can get the sensors cheaper if you set up an account with Animas. You need a letter from your healthcare team to do this but you will get all the info if you give animas a quick phone call (theyre £186+ p and p from animas, £250 plus p and p from Adv Theraputics) so its worth doing. You also need a VAT exemption form that either company will send to you. I still had to buy the system from Advanced theraputics first and am now just ordering up some new sensors from Animas.</p><p>Hope this is helpful</p><p>Alan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ivinghoe, post: 422223, member: 47243"] I self fund the G4 and have been using it since the start of July this year. I have also used a loaned medtronic guardian too. I am on novorapid and lantus injections The sensor is the part that goes under your skin, and attached to it is the transmitter which does what it says on the tin and transmits the data to your receiver (ie hand set or vibe pump) The G4 sensor and transmitter are water proof so you can shower without worry. The handset is splash proof so as long as its not actually in the shower with you it will be fine. It has a decent range too (much better than the medtronic guardian) so you can leave it anywhere convenient outside the shower cubicle. (Mine receives data even if its in the next room from me) The gaurdian was very poor in this respect and had to be kept close by at all times. The sensor is very secure and very unlikely to be knocked out. Most people add a covering over the sensor itself in addition to the standard adhesive tape thats part of the sensor. This is mainly because the standard tape can start to lift if you wear it longer than 7 days (as most users do). There are various tapes and surgical films you can use for this, I personally use hypafix which works for me. I work as a groundsman/gardener on a large estate and so far I have not had any problems with the G4 (or indeed the Guardian) If the sensor is removed it cannot be reused again even if it hasnt reached the end of its life as it will no longer be sterile for one thing and its too fine to insert I have had no problems with skin irritation with the G4 But the medtronic guardian on loan from my clinic did irritate my skin in the recent hot weather.. so far the dexcom hasnt been a problem, the skin under hypafix tape has been ok too. As a side note you can get the sensors cheaper if you set up an account with Animas. You need a letter from your healthcare team to do this but you will get all the info if you give animas a quick phone call (theyre £186+ p and p from animas, £250 plus p and p from Adv Theraputics) so its worth doing. You also need a VAT exemption form that either company will send to you. I still had to buy the system from Advanced theraputics first and am now just ordering up some new sensors from Animas. Hope this is helpful Alan [/QUOTE]
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