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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1276484" data-attributes="member: 211504">Admittedly, I wasn't able to read every single reply in this thread, but I did notice that several highly-respected members have already commented and I trust they provided very helpful information.Before I share my own experiences, it's worth mentioning that my situation is somewhat "Unique." I'm very fortunate to be in a financial situation that allows me to afford the medical equipment I need without having to worry about if I can still fulfill my other financial obligations. Sadly, I recognize that for many people it's not always that easy.I use the Dexcom G5 system which is more expensive that the G4 system. While I've heard rumors that suggest otherwise, I'm not aware of anything that proves that the G4 and G5 software calculates blood sugar readings any differently. Ultimately, the decision should be about whether or not you're okay with carrying around the Dexcom receiver (G4), or if you'd prefer to just have the readings go directly to your phone (G5). I live a very active and busy lifestyle and don't want to carry around an extra device. As a result, it was an easy decision to go with the G5 system even knowing it would be $1000-1500 (I'm in the USA) more expensive each year.I fly a good amount for work which makes my CGM almost a requirement. To put that into perspective, I'll be traveling more days than I'm home for the rest of 2016. My CGM helps tremendously with avoiding any traveler's anxiety from being on a plane for 3+ hours, staying in hotels for 2 weeks at a time, and the other "Excitement" from always being in a new place each week.Ultimately, I can say without hesitation that my CGM is absolutely worth it and I'd consider it to be a top item that is essential to my everyday life (not far below my insulin pens). I get to go to sleep at night knowing that I have a safeguard to wake me up if my blood sugar does something odd. I can go for  7 mile run knowing that I'll get an alert if my blood sugar starts dropping. I can go on a 2 week road trip and not have to worry (quite as much) about changes to my diet and the difficulties of being away from home.Is it worth it? Absolutely. At the very least, if you can afford the G4 system it will help tremendously even if you only use it for a few months.</blockquote>

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