# How Long Does a G5 Transmitter REALLY Last? \*\*UPDATE-Transmitter Died\*\* UPDATE-New Transmitter \*\*\*UPDATE-2nd Transmitter šŸ˜­ **URL:** \ **Category:** C/GM\ **Tags:** dexcom\ **Created:** [June 22, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307 "2017-06-22T16:05:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Irish](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/irish/32/57_2.png) [@Irish](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irish)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/41 "2017-07-16T17:59:25Z")
Iā€™ll guess 161 mostly because I used to watch The Price is Right, and I believe the batteries might actually speak to @Thomas. So, something close without going over. If @TiaG is right, Iā€™ll be inpressed! Actually already so impressed with xdrip and with your battery, @docslotnick. ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2017, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/42 "2017-07-19T16:19:24Z")
Time for the weekly update. Although voltages are still excellent (as previously discussed by @Chris that would be expected), resistance is consistently now in the 600ā€™s, so we know the end is coming, but how soon we still donā€™t know. Transmitter death is over 1000. 150 days (45 days over advertised life) is pretty good, hoping to get at least another 21 days. P.S. I saw a screen shot on the gitter feed for xDrip+ and it showed 167 days! Resistance was over 1000 and the transmitter was still functioning properly. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/6/6e5c38f09d4996d570957ffbe1e1edb7d77a7214.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2017, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/43 "2017-07-19T16:44:33Z")
This is the gitter screen shot I was referencing. Again, this is not my transmitter, itā€™s one of the other posterā€™s on gitter. Incredibly, resistance is over 1300 on this transmitter and it still registers as OK and itā€™s still functioning properly. **sorry, you have to tap on the image to see the pertinent stats** ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/8/8830896cf74db21b83c9eb3675f5ba870749b760.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/44 "2017-07-27T14:20:17Z")
**Weekly Update on my G5 transmitter with xDrip+** Itā€™s still going strong after 158 days! So far Iā€™ve gotten 53 days longer than advertised use of 105 days. Resistance is at 629, but the fluctuations have been at a slightly higher range than the previous week. So it is wearing out, but the question is still ā€œwhen will it die?ā€. Stay tuned. ![43](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/3/3203ad014a910a8612df865f002505dea1f4fa16.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2017, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/45 "2017-07-27T16:30:55Z")
Incredibleā€¦I need to figure out xDripā€¦this is HUGE savings. We spend thousands of dollars each year on these, as Iā€™m sure everyone doesā€¦I need to get serious about this. Did you ever finish that guide you were working on, @docslotnick? ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2017, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/46 "2017-07-27T17:00:00Z")
I have been so busy with work, home remodeling and a new puppy that Iā€™ve not been able to spend much time on the guide. Iā€™ll do my best to get it finished and up ASAP. ---
**Author:** ![TiaG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tiag/32/594_2.png) [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2017, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/47 "2017-07-27T17:02:45Z")
> and a new puppy Not to hijack this thread, but pictures!!! ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [July 27, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/48 "2017-07-27T17:17:53Z")
> [@TiaG](#): > > but pictures!!! Here ya go. ![994](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/3/38c82ff4cbd5429c76cca62a1e68b9a0043ba9db.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/49 "2017-08-03T14:19:56Z")
Weekly G5 Transmitter Update: 165 days, fully 60 days past the advertised 105 day Dexcom shut off. Another week, and things are pretty much unchanged. Resistance is still hovering in the 575-640 range, so really no end is in sight. I did call PumpsIt to order new sensors. They told me I needed new transmitters as well, that the last one would end in about a month. I told that I hadnā€™t even started the second transmitter and explained to her what I was doing. She did tell me to be sure to use the second one before the year was up so the warranty would still be in effect šŸ˜‚. Who knows, this first one of the lot may still be working at the end of the year! ![28](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/0/010d6d0d04ce15a835c9ec46836f51d93bbdb5a0.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/50 "2017-08-03T14:32:16Z")
Will they send you sensors with no transmitter? ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/51 "2017-08-03T14:35:49Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > Will they send you sensors with no transmitter? Iā€™ll find out shortly if insurance considers that. But PumpsIt has no problem just sending sensors. ---
**Author:** ![Eric](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/eric/32/9209_2.png) [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/52 "2017-08-03T14:39:37Z")
My provider will do it. They are under two separate device IDā€™s. They donā€™t track it and say, ā€œNo, you will also need to get this \_\_\_\_ item before we are allowed to send you the other itemā€¦ā€ So I bring that up becauseā€¦I have an idea that possibly helps everyone. šŸ¤” ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/53 "2017-08-03T14:40:28Z")
And the puppy is doing great! Hereā€™s another photo of her being deprived. ![TMP1501202502968](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/9/98ee19768b2ba610bede3d3e9d8863575bb6f820.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/54 "2017-08-03T14:43:20Z")
Yeah, Iā€™m sure thatā€™s how it works. A couple years ago the DME got the sensors approved but couldnā€™t get the insurance to approve the transmitter or receiver. It took me about six months to get that one straightened out. ---
**Author:** ![Thomas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/thomas/32/1719_2.png) [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 3:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/55 "2017-08-03T15:11:44Z")
> [@Eric](#): > > Will they send you sensors with no transmitter? I expect that would work with no problem in non-Medicare situations. Certainly our insurance uses distinct billing codes for the receiver, sensors and transmitters. > [@docslotnick](#): > > She did tell me to be sure to use the second one before the year was up so the warranty would still be in effect G5 transmitter warranty is good for 3 months from ā€œFirst Useā€ (which probably means take it out of the box) provided that ā€œFirst Useā€ occurs within 5 months from ā€œdate of shipmentā€ to the purchaser. ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/56 "2017-08-03T17:03:45Z")
@Thomas Thank you for the clarification. So I guess Iā€™m already out of warranty. ---
**Author:** ![Thomas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/thomas/32/1719_2.png) [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2017, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/57 "2017-08-03T17:16:21Z")
While that may be so you appear to be doing better on your own as opposed to relying on the warranty. Plus it sounds like you are having fun doing so. Bonus. We have been using Dexcom for about 5 or 6 years now and have never required a transmitter replacement under warranty. Sensors on the other hand - a number of times. Likely the sensors were our fault but each time we explained (to Dex Tech Support) what happened and Dexcom would send us out a single sensor replacement. Probably havenā€™t gotten a sensor replacement for a couple years now. Maybe we are finally getting good at the sensor insertion. ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 6:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/58 "2017-08-04T06:12:27Z")
> [@docslotnick](#): > > Weekly G5 Transmitter Update: > > 165 days Amazing! Do you have an idea why your experiment with the last transmitter ended up so much earlier? ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/59 "2017-08-04T13:24:47Z")
> [@Michel](#): > > Do you have an idea why your experiment with the last transmitter ended up so much earlier? Really the only difference is the last one was used for about 2/3 of its life with the Dexcom receiver. This one has only been used with xDrip+. I donā€™t know if or why that would make a difference. Iā€™ll definitely document the next one after this one dies so at least weā€™ll have two out of three results. ---
**Author:** ![Thomas](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/thomas/32/1719_2.png) [@Thomas](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Thomas)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/60 "2017-08-04T13:32:44Z")
What was the difference between the SB Date from the packaging and the start of the first session for both transmitters? [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307.md?page=4)