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How Long Does Your Dexcom Sensor Last?
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<blockquote data-quote="mefunk" data-source="post: 1836582" data-attributes="member: 188067"><p>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:</p><p>- I use Skin Tac on my skin (abdomen) to create a layer of stickiness </p><p>- Once it is dry, I apply/insert the sensor directly on top of the sticky area</p><p>-Then I insert the transmitter and start the calibration phase</p><p>- 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. </p><p>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. </p><p>Can anyone suggest anything to help the sensors last longer? I know they are indicated for 7 days only. </p><p>Thanks</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mefunk, post: 1836582, member: 188067"] 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 [/QUOTE]
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