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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dancer" data-source="post: 2682734" data-attributes="member: 110569">I have only had a few problems with the G4 sensor. On the whole, I think it's good. I have never attempted to place it on my arm, as I refuse to depend on someone else to help me with my diabetes. On the few occasions I have phoned Medtronic re a faulty sensor, they have asked where it was placed. When I told them I use my tummy, they always accept that, and are very understanding of the fact I find it too difficult to use the back of my arm.One thing I always do is put in a new sensor, hours before the old sensor is due to be changed. I always do this to allow the new sensor to "marinate", before connecting to the transmitter. When I didn't do this with the G3, the sensor gave readings which were way off my true BG results, and after 2 or 3 days the pump would tell me to replace sensor. I took no chances and marinate every G4 sensor. I did mention this to Medtronic, years ago, but marinating is not on their computer list of suggestions, so most people only hear of this on forums.</blockquote>

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