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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 2752937" data-attributes="member: 53162">Hello [USER=36395]@MajorG[/USER]Personally I use the Dexcom G7 and would only use test strips on the first day of the new sensor to check accuracy, to check a hypo or if my BG levels are moving a such a pace that the CGM doesn't catch up in time due to the time lag and I need to know where my BG levels are heading.That said i'd be lucky to use 5 strips a month.  I have been using a CGM for over 6-7 years now and I do trust the Dexcom just aware of the nuances of using a sensor that may require a test strip back up.  Not surprised your strips have been cut back though as it's a cost issue, in time you will learn the quirks and rely less on the strip tests but like anything when adopting new tech it's about building trust, but try to wean yourself off the strips if you can as you can create more mental pain comparing them when they are 2 completely different tools, trusting your CGM more will allow you to make better decisions as you can see the direction of your glucose levels and plan accordingly.</blockquote>

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