# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=15 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 16 --- ## [First time for this...anyone else experienced this?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-for-this-anyone-else-experienced-this/4798)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-for-this-anyone-else-experienced-this/4798 "2018-08-22T13:35:36Z")
Just started a new sensor session… Full change on a new arm, on the 16th. Somehow the receiver charge was overlooked and it died while my wife was or and about with Liam. When she got home she plugged in the receiver a… --- ## [The last sensor I will ever have to buy? 😀](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-sensor-i-will-ever-have-to-buy/4248)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2018, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-sensor-i-will-ever-have-to-buy/4248 "2018-08-21T05:04:34Z")
The last 3 sensors I have worn have each lasted exactly 6 days before falling off. I am not calling in the current one, because the others have been replaced, so I have those days covered. But thinking ahead, when the … --- ## [Dexcom dropping the ball](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-dropping-the-ball/4779)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-dropping-the-ball/4779 "2018-08-19T22:24:09Z")
Am I the only one having a terrible time with Dexcom lately? I’d been used to excellent customer service from them but that seems to have completely gone off the rails. I started calling for Dexcom g5 transmitters on J… --- ## [Sony Watch 3 as collector how to?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-watch-3-as-collector-how-to/4781)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-watch-3-as-collector-how-to/4781 "2018-08-19T15:44:54Z")
I’ve seen a lot of different responses and troubleshooting tips all over the place if you want to make the watch the collector and your phone as a fall back and sync with it but I still can’t get it to work. Can someone … --- ## [Xdrip+: Sony SW3, Phone and tslim X2 at same time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-sony-sw3-phone-and-tslim-x2-at-same-time/4782)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-sony-sw3-phone-and-tslim-x2-at-same-time/4782 "2018-08-19T15:34:16Z")
I’m working on getting the Tslim X2, but was wondering if it is possible to do all 3 together? I really want my watch, and phone is nice, but obviously the X2 integrates with Dexcom. How would all that work or if not, wh… --- ## [What to tell MD Xdrip+ vs Dexcom app?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-tell-md-xdrip-vs-dexcom-app/4780)
**Author:** [@bpollina](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bpollina)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-tell-md-xdrip-vs-dexcom-app/4780 "2018-08-19T15:29:10Z")
Went to my endo apt and printed out all that I could find on the nightscout web thingy that I installed using heroku. He liked it and said he’d commit to learning it, but he really would rather use clarity which he’s fam… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Info](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-info/2539)
**Author:** [@Anthony](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Anthony)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-info/2539 "2018-08-19T02:29:24Z")
Here’s a snippet from Dexcom’s Q3 Earnings Report Turning to our product pipeline, we submitted our G6 PMA to the FDA at the end of the third quarter. Based on our review of the data, the G6 platform takes real-time CG… --- ## [A warning about the Contour meters "Second-Chance"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-warning-about-the-contour-meters-second-chance/4718)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-warning-about-the-contour-meters-second-chance/4718 "2018-08-17T04:53:18Z")
I have praised how great the Contour Next meters are. And I have recommended them to everyone here. But there is something I have noticed that I think I should caution people about. The Contour meters give you a chance… --- ## [How much data for CGM data sharing?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-data-for-cgm-data-sharing/4706)
**Author:** [@sahmcolorado](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/sahmcolorado)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-data-for-cgm-data-sharing/4706 "2018-08-13T19:59:47Z")
I’m looking into mobile phone plans for my daughter that would allow us to use follow or share apps. I have no idea how much data we would need on her phone plan. Can someone give me an idea? --- ## [14-day libre with 1-hour warmup](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/14-day-libre-with-1-hour-warmup/4684)
**Author:** [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/14-day-libre-with-1-hour-warmup/4684 "2018-08-08T17:22:39Z")
I just noticed that on July 23 the US FDA approved the 2nd generation Libre that has 14-day wear and a 1-hour warmup. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh\_docs/pdf16/P160030S017a.pdf Supposedly it’s expected to become … --- ## [The animas vibe cgm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-animas-vibe-cgm/4620)
**Author:** [@amymc](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/amymc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-animas-vibe-cgm/4620 "2018-08-01T16:15:20Z")
so im on the medtronic 630G now. i dont have their CGM as it wouldve of been out of pocket. so i needed to figure out how to use a CGM while waiting for my G5. so if you are switched to the medtronic but still need a CGM… --- ## [Storing CGM sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storing-cgm-sensors/4613)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/storing-cgm-sensors/4613 "2018-07-30T19:28:02Z")
I’m in possession of nine CGM sensors; which, as someone who pays out of pocket, is far more sensors than I’ve ever had at one time before. Since I’m hoping each of these will last for a month, I’m wondering what the bes… --- ## [Differences between the G4 and G5 sensors?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/differences-between-the-g4-and-g5-sensors/4526)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 9:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/differences-between-the-g4-and-g5-sensors/4526 "2018-07-19T21:30:52Z")
Edgepark is suddenly telling us after two years that we should be getting the G4 sensor instead of the G5. Before I argue about it, is there much difference? I know they are interchangeable. --- ## [Which one would you choose?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-one-would-you-choose/4520)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/which-one-would-you-choose/4520 "2018-07-19T17:49:42Z")
Our company insurance provides for one yearly “paid for” Glucose Monitor as long as I get a prescription written for it and as long as it’s added to one of our usual order pick-ups where we are picking up the full subscr… --- ## [670G Toubleshooting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-toubleshooting/4474)
**Author:** [@jenny](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/670g-toubleshooting/4474 "2018-07-16T16:27:32Z")
My pump is not detecting my transmitter Any suggestions? Ive changed sensor and charged transmitter. --- ## [G5 in sauna?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-in-sauna/4485)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g5-in-sauna/4485 "2018-07-15T18:20:53Z")
Quick question: I’ve got an invite to a floating sauna tonight…cook in the sauna and jump into the ice cold lake. Any idea if the Dexcom G5 can tolerate that? --- ## [Fried G5 sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fried-g5-sensor/4415)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fried-g5-sensor/4415 "2018-07-15T04:44:28Z")
I started a Dex G5 sensor last week and only got 2 days out of it before it went haywire and had to be replaced. Called Dexcom and they will replace it, even though it expired 2 months ago. (Long story…thanks Edgepark !!… --- ## [Reverse foot-on-the-floor phenomenon?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reverse-foot-on-the-floor-phenomenon/4444)
**Author:** [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/reverse-foot-on-the-floor-phenomenon/4444 "2018-07-13T16:37:47Z")
I notice if I’m not moving – I’m in bed, or I’m sitting in my chair reading in the evening – as soon I get out of bed (regardless whether it’s as soon as I wake up or after I lie there for a while) or get out of my chair… --- ## [Dexcom in Bosnia And Herzegovina?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/4439)
**Author:** [@Ensar](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ensar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/4439 "2018-07-11T02:34:44Z")
Hello, I’m Ensar. I’m new to forum, and please don’t mind if I’m using it wrong. I’m trying my best to figure out where to post, but I hope moderators will take or at least inform me for future. I’m coming from :bosnia\_… --- ## [Thanks to Jen for the great tip!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-to-jen-for-the-great-tip/4429)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanks-to-jen-for-the-great-tip/4429 "2018-07-09T21:49:41Z")
I wanted to say a thanks to @jen for the great tip she shared. In my review of the Premier Voice meter 2 weeks ago, Jen mentioned that strips generally have a different top and bottom which you can feel on the insertion… --- ## [How long do you wear or lasts one Dexcom G5 sensor?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-you-wear-or-lasts-one-dexcom-g5-sensor/4255)
**Author:** [@John](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-you-wear-or-lasts-one-dexcom-g5-sensor/4255 "2018-07-04T00:25:10Z")
As the title says. I am wondering how long people use their sensors with restarts? What sites? Any issues as results being far apart at calibration and such? 21 days 5 hours on upper arm. 5 hours after 3rd “restart” “… --- ## [How to take a break from Dexcom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-dexcom/4270)
**Author:** [@Jattzl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jattzl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2018, 5:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-take-a-break-from-dexcom/4270 "2018-07-02T05:49:19Z")
I read your quote below on another post - “Dexcom is an addicting tool. We would never be able to manage BG with the same accuracy without one. But it is also easy to forget how to do it without one! So consider withdr… --- ## [Automatic Order - G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/automatic-order-g6/4308)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/automatic-order-g6/4308 "2018-06-28T17:02:20Z")
I got emails this morning from Dexcom that orders for a G6 transmitter and G6 sensors were being processed. I’m on hold trying to figure out what’s going on. I got my G5 transmitters 3 months ago, so I have 3 more months… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Cost? Please help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-cost-please-help/4314)
**Author:** [@cman1776](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cman1776)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-cost-please-help/4314 "2018-06-27T21:17:42Z")
How much does it cost? I am G5 but not sure whether I want to switch yet Transmitter Cost vs. G5 Sensor Cost vs G5 Receiver Cost vs G5 Anyone willing to share so I can make a better decision? Thanks! --- ## [Only 8 days on this sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/only-8-days-on-this-sensor/4261)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/only-8-days-on-this-sensor/4261 "2018-06-26T00:23:21Z")
I don’t think, until this one, we’ve ever had one last less than 13 days. Just reset it yesterday (microwave trick worked), but today (day 8) we started getting lots of intermittent disconnects in data. After five disc… --- ## [Strange happenings -stay away from plasma balls of you wear a CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-happenings-stay-away-from-plasma-balls-of-you-wear-a-cgm/4280)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/strange-happenings-stay-away-from-plasma-balls-of-you-wear-a-cgm/4280 "2018-06-24T03:45:51Z")
Ok… Am I just connecting things that aren’t really there or is it possible that those plasma balls can interfere with the cgm data somehow? Brand new sensor session (2nd day). Liam starts playing around with one of his… --- ## [Huh? Incompatible device suddenly?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huh-incompatible-device-suddenly/4220)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2018, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/huh-incompatible-device-suddenly/4220 "2018-06-14T21:58:00Z")
Haha… And it looks like my trade was accepted! Yes!! --- ## [Medicare Dexcom restrictions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-dexcom-restrictions/2121)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2018, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/medicare-dexcom-restrictions/2121 "2018-06-12T14:24:40Z")
I was very surprised by the coverage issue pertaining to the use of a smartphone app!! :grimacing: --- ## [Dexcom G6 Launch Approved](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-launch-approved/3811)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-launch-approved/3811 "2018-06-08T02:14:47Z")
--- ## [G6 and openAPS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-openaps/4100)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-openaps/4100 "2018-05-28T00:59:04Z")
We just went to Samson’s endo appointment (which lasted 4! hours!!! aaah). Anyways our CDE told us that we should order new G5 transmitters now or else we’ll be automatically routed to the G6… and that no one has “cracke… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=14) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=16)