# Dexcom g5 vs g6

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6/9012>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Created:** [December 30, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6/9012 "2019-12-30T22:46:09Z")\
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**Author:** ![Jan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jan/32/7539_2.png) [@Jan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jan)\
**Post date:** [January 5, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g5-vs-g6/9012/22 "2020-01-05T19:42:55Z")

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Here’s the latest method for extending the G6 sensors.

> [@Restarting G6 sensor failed? Help!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensor-failed-help/8928/11):
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> Hi Everyone, I have a 8H transmitter and it took me quite a while to find a reliable way to restart my sensors. The way to restart a sensor with an 8G/8H transmitter is this: STOP the sensor. (Note 1) Remove the transmitter from the sensor using blood testing STRIPS. (Note 2) Keep the transmitter out for 20 minutes (Note 3) Put the transmitter back into the sensor Start the sensor on the app using “Start New Sensor”. Enter its correct serial number. (do NOT use 0000) Wait 2 hours BINGO …

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