# C/GM **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=9 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 10 --- ## [The last two G6 sensors have stopped working after 10 days exactly using xDrip+, but didn't used to](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-two-g6-sensors-have-stopped-working-after-10-days-exactly-using-xdrip-but-didnt-used-to/8763)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-last-two-g6-sensors-have-stopped-working-after-10-days-exactly-using-xdrip-but-didnt-used-to/8763 "2020-05-15T04:33:45Z")
In the past xDrip+ would always keep on going after 10 days, for up to 30 days until the sensor actually died, now it seems like Dexcom has made the sensor die after 10 days so that xDrip says “sensor stopped”. I tried t… --- ## [What to do with spare Dexcom G5 hardware after switching to G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-do-with-spare-dexcom-g5-hardware-after-switching-to-g6/9305)
**Author:** [@g5-curious](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/g5-curious)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-to-do-with-spare-dexcom-g5-hardware-after-switching-to-g6/9305 "2020-05-10T18:02:34Z")
I have two friends who were recently switched from G5 to G6 hardware, and both have some spare equipment they can’t return. I was going to give hardware from friend A to friend B this week, but they both switched around… --- ## [Dexcom direct to Apple Watch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-apple-watch/2061)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-direct-to-apple-watch/2061 "2020-05-02T17:43:00Z")
For us the gist is Dexcom Transmitter direct to Apple Watch. Nothing needed in the middle. Benefit? During exercise cgm data on wrist without needing iPhone. I am planning to give it a whirl this afternoon. If the … --- ## [Looking to Hear Some Personal Experiences of Those Who Have Used the Dexcom G5 & G6 CGM](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-hear-some-personal-experiences-of-those-who-have-used-the-dexcom-g5-g6-cgm/6619)
**Author:** [@Diabeetus4Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Diabeetus4Life)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-to-hear-some-personal-experiences-of-those-who-have-used-the-dexcom-g5-g6-cgm/6619 "2020-04-24T16:34:31Z")
I currently still have the Dexcom G5 CGM and supplies, and have not yet moved on to the G6. I personally had a few issues with the G5 that at times stopped me from using it. How much different would you say the G6 is? Is… --- ## [G6 and xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-xdrip/9657)
**Author:** [@BS500](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BS500)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2020, 3:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-and-xdrip/9657 "2020-04-18T15:26:08Z")
Hey guys I am running extra panel Samsung Note 5. When I restart a sensor it is asking for two blood sugars for calibration but I have a G6 so I’m confused as to why he’s asking is it a setting I can change --- ## [Stockpiling Dexcom G5 transmitters: how long do they last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361)
**Author:** [@cardamom](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/cardamom)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361 "2020-04-10T23:27:58Z")
Sensors, yes, but I can’t get a stockpile of transmitters, so depending on where I am with those, I could be out of my Dexcom supplies fairly quickly. Personally, I could afford to buy a transmitter and would. But the s… --- ## [Dexcom - stuff to have nearby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stuff-to-have-nearby/9582)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-stuff-to-have-nearby/9582 "2020-04-10T17:25:31Z")
For those using Dexcom - do you carry : the transmitter, phone… And anything else? The last time that I tried the Dexcom,a few years ago, the transmitter needed to be within a certain distance of the sensor. Has it pro… --- ## [Attn: Dexcom G4 and G5 Users - Upcoming Obsolescence Notification](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/attn-dexcom-g4-and-g5-users-upcoming-obsolescence-notification/9586)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/attn-dexcom-g4-and-g5-users-upcoming-obsolescence-notification/9586 "2020-04-05T19:47:28Z")
Looks like no more transmitters will be sold for G4 or G5 starting in June, and they expect to run out of sensors by the end of the year. More info found here: https://www.dexcom.com/obsolescence Also Dexcom, if you a… --- ## [Xdrip+ prevent 2 hour delay on restart](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-prevent-2-hour-delay-on-restart/9569)
**Author:** [@Hellis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Hellis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2020, 9:40am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-prevent-2-hour-delay-on-restart/9569 "2020-04-02T09:40:24Z")
Hi all, sorry if this has been asked and answered before but I couldn’t find anything to help with my specific issue. I am using a g5 with xdrip+ (recent nightly build) and whenever I restart the sensor I am forced to w… --- ## [Dexcom lifespan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-lifespan/9487)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2020, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-lifespan/9487 "2020-03-29T00:37:03Z")
Am I the only one who has noticed a tremendous change in the dexcom g5 sensor lifespan? They used to last me 3-4 weeks… basically until I couldn’t keep taping them on any more they kept working… my last couple shipments… --- ## [FreeStyle Libre experiences](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-experiences/3121)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-experiences/3121 "2020-03-26T00:34:49Z")
Because I still haven’t been able to sort out the Dexcom/insurance situation, I asked my doctor to prescribe a FreeStyle Libre, thinking that if it wasn’t affordable enough, I could at least start learning how different … --- ## [Dexcom G6 via Pharmacy/Drug Benefits](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-via-pharmacy-drug-benefits/6828)
**Author:** [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-via-pharmacy-drug-benefits/6828 "2020-03-19T18:10:15Z")
We have been getting Dexcom supplies from Distributors and direct from Dexcom (sometimes one sometimes the other) for about seven years now. These supplies are run through the DME portion of our Health Insurance. For r… --- ## [CGM challenge](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-challenge/5874)
**Author:** [@Sam](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Sam)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2020, 4:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-challenge/5874 "2020-03-11T04:39:03Z")
How many of us have or are a non-diabetic family member or significant other who would be willing to wear a cgm for a week or so and compare the results? I think it would be fascinating to see first hand what normal tra… --- ## [Results! - The G5-G6 Challenge - An actual comparison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-the-g5-g6-challenge-an-actual-comparison/9258)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/results-the-g5-g6-challenge-an-actual-comparison/9258 "2020-03-08T17:00:44Z")
I know there has been a lot of discussion on comparing the G5 vs the G6. And depending on who you listen to, it’s either a lot better, the same, or worse. I even did a poll on it a while back. But I am not sure if anyon… --- ## [Dexcom Transmitter battery level and resetting](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-transmitter-battery-level-and-resetting/9367)
**Author:** [@Kels\_eh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Kels_eh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-transmitter-battery-level-and-resetting/9367 "2020-02-25T16:58:08Z")
I received the error message “ transmitter battery has dropped to 296 it may fail soon” What does this mean? How much longer do we have on my son’s transmitter (I didn’t write down when it was first used and I can not r… --- ## [Freestyle Libre will encrypt transmissions and kill 3rd party access](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-will-encrypt-transmissions-and-kill-3rd-party-access/6514)
**Author:** [@Scott](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Scott)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-will-encrypt-transmissions-and-kill-3rd-party-access/6514 "2020-02-19T15:49:14Z")
My sister and I started using the Libre last fall and we both absolutely loved it. We both also downloaded Glimp, the smartphone app. What an improvement over the Abbott pocket reader!!! The smartphone display and ot… --- ## [Xdrip + Smartwatch collectors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-smartwatch-collectors/5372)
**Author:** [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-smartwatch-collectors/5372 "2020-02-17T02:02:35Z")
I’ve been using X trip with my Samsung S7 phone for quite a while and I love it. I’ve seen the new Samsung gear s3 Frontier on sale recently and I’d love to use it as a collector instead of my phone. From what I’ve gathe… --- ## [Dexcom Server Issues - Feb 15, 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-server-issues-feb-15-2020/9322)
**Author:** [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-server-issues-feb-15-2020/9322 "2020-02-16T17:25:17Z")
Looks like multiple Dexcom Server issues Dexcom Server Status --- ## [Dexcom G6 Woes by](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-woes-by/6370)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-woes-by/6370 "2020-02-09T03:11:04Z")
I have been totally unsuccessful with the G6. First one, the transmitter failed after 4 days. Of course, it took the sensor with it. Dexcom Support was very understanding and overnighted a new transmitter and sensor. T… --- ## [Dexcom G6, new sensor, how many calibrations should I try before I give up?!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-new-sensor-how-many-calibrations-should-i-try-before-i-give-up/9197)
**Author:** [@AZdadoh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/AZdadoh)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-new-sensor-how-many-calibrations-should-i-try-before-i-give-up/9197 "2020-01-31T21:36:06Z")
I installed my first G6 sensor 2 days ago, I was fasting and xDrip in native mode showed a reading 30 mg/dl higher than my fingersticks. I waited a couple of hours after warmup and tried again, it was still high so I cal… --- ## [xDrip+ anybody ever see this error before?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-anybody-ever-see-this-error-before/9184)
**Author:** [@AZdadoh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/AZdadoh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-anybody-ever-see-this-error-before/9184 "2020-01-23T16:05:14Z")
Hello all, I successfully used xDrip for 9 months with my Libre, I just implanted my first Dexcom G6 and it won’t connect. The error is: “Invalid dex transmitter in getDexTime” I have googled that and get no useful re… --- ## [Data leak on nightscout](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-leak-on-nightscout/9031)
**Author:** [@NickR](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/NickR)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2020, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/data-leak-on-nightscout/9031 "2020-01-23T08:22:29Z")
I set up nightscout yesterday in readiness for my miaomaio to arrive. I got a web address myuser.herokuapp.com. All very good. I went back to my browser later and accidentally mistyped that address and got a page full o… --- ## [How long does a G6 Transmitter REALLY last?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g6-transmitter-really-last/7764)
**Author:** [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g6-transmitter-really-last/7764 "2020-01-22T11:31:58Z")
Well I guess I won’t really be able to say, since I pulled the plug today while it was still running. But I will say it lasted pretty darned long. I started using G6 on December 23, and finally switched to a new transmit… --- ## [Expiring Dexcom G4/G5 sensors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiring-dexcom-g4-g5-sensors/3999)
**Author:** [@John\_T1D](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John_T1D)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2020, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/expiring-dexcom-g4-g5-sensors/3999 "2020-01-17T10:24:57Z")
Hi everyone and Happy Sunday!! I recently found out that Blue Cross of MA will not be covering Dexcom sensors or transmitters via prescription drug benefit after July 1st and it will be DME of course with deductible in … --- ## [CGM and Scar Tissue: What could one expect?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-and-scar-tissue-what-could-one-expect/6303)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2020, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-and-scar-tissue-what-could-one-expect/6303 "2020-01-16T16:05:24Z")
Got a lady in my group who uses the G6. I posted something to them last night about extending my sensor (day 17, by the way, and spot-frickin-on), and she came back with a question that belongs here. I mentioned having u… --- ## [xDrip+ adjust "range limits" in statistics](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adjust-range-limits-in-statistics/9120)
**Author:** [@emp00](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/emp00)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-adjust-range-limits-in-statistics/9120 "2020-01-14T20:16:52Z")
In my case xDrip displays “\>95% in range” under “statistics” almost all the time - but I have no idea if this is for 70-180 mg/dl or probably even a much broader range. How can I make the range more narrow so that I see… --- ## [Can't get G6 to work with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-g6-to-work-with-xdrip/8597)
**Author:** [@Tigs1962](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tigs1962)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2020, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cant-get-g6-to-work-with-xdrip/8597 "2020-01-14T12:00:50Z")
Yesterday i started using a Dexcom G6 CGM on my right arm. I still have my Libre/MiaoMiao on my left arm! The reason i bought the Dexcom G6 Starter Kit is because just over a week ago i was given a Tandem t:slim X2 pum… --- ## [Dexcom App For All Android Phones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2020, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-app-for-all-android-phones/1772 "2020-01-13T00:12:00Z")
For anyone wanting to run the official Dexcom App on your Android phone, but don’t have one of the phones that Dexcom supports, a group recompiled the official Dexcom app and tweaked it so it will run on virtually any An… --- ## [Multiple G6 sensor errors](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-g6-sensor-errors/9095)
**Author:** [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2020, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/multiple-g6-sensor-errors/9095 "2020-01-09T20:10:32Z")
Yesterday I was in the process of starting a new G6 sensor, and was about 1/2 hour into the warm up when I got a Sensor Error. Anyone else had this? The application went smoothly. The error went away after about 15 min… --- ## [xDrip+ Stuck on Collecting Initial Readings - "No data received in last 21 minutes"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stuck-on-collecting-initial-readings-no-data-received-in-last-21-minutes/9073)
**Author:** [@ScottC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ScottC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-stuck-on-collecting-initial-readings-no-data-received-in-last-21-minutes/9073 "2020-01-06T23:36:03Z")
I have been using my Samsung S10+ with a Dexcom G5 transmitter but recently it stopped working. The xDrip screen reads “Collecting Initital Readings” and the hour glass is stuck on the “Received Some Recent Data”… it al… [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=8) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-tips-tech-gear/glucose-monitors-cgms/65.md?page=10)