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<blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1210595" data-attributes="member: 211504"><p>I used to be under the impression that the accuracy of the G4 and G5 systems were different. However, I glimpsed over Dexcom's FDA approval documentation a few days ago and now question if that's true.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/ClinicalChemistryandClinicalToxicologyDevicesPanel/UCM511810.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/ClinicalChemistryandClinicalToxicologyDevicesPanel/UCM511810.pdf</a></p><p></p><p>On page 4 of that .pdf they mention that the algorithm changed in October 2014, but was otherwise the same (my interpretation) between the two systems.</p><p></p><p>To answer the original question my sensors usually last about 8-10 days, but that's because I don't add extra tape/adhesive anymore. I'm in the US where I pay significantly less per sensor so it didn't make sense to subject myself to potential discomfort just to save a small bit of money.</p><p></p><p>As others mentioned, the sensors themselves are the same between the systems and they ship packaging that reflects that information. </p><p></p><p>It's my understanding that Dexcom is currently working to get a new sensor on the market that is much more simple to install and has an extended life beyond the current 7 days. I looked for the link when I posted this but couldn't find where I read that.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TorqPenderloin, post: 1210595, member: 211504"] I used to be under the impression that the accuracy of the G4 and G5 systems were different. However, I glimpsed over Dexcom's FDA approval documentation a few days ago and now question if that's true. [URL]http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AdvisoryCommittees/CommitteesMeetingMaterials/MedicalDevices/MedicalDevicesAdvisoryCommittee/ClinicalChemistryandClinicalToxicologyDevicesPanel/UCM511810.pdf[/URL] On page 4 of that .pdf they mention that the algorithm changed in October 2014, but was otherwise the same (my interpretation) between the two systems. To answer the original question my sensors usually last about 8-10 days, but that's because I don't add extra tape/adhesive anymore. I'm in the US where I pay significantly less per sensor so it didn't make sense to subject myself to potential discomfort just to save a small bit of money. As others mentioned, the sensors themselves are the same between the systems and they ship packaging that reflects that information. It's my understanding that Dexcom is currently working to get a new sensor on the market that is much more simple to install and has an extended life beyond the current 7 days. I looked for the link when I posted this but couldn't find where I read that. [/QUOTE]
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