# Is 8-9 days per sensor the new normal?

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-8-9-days-per-sensor-the-new-normal/13342>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Tags:** dexcom\
**Created:** [November 22, 2022, 3:01am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-8-9-days-per-sensor-the-new-normal/13342 "2022-11-22T03:01:03Z")\
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**Author:** ![Marie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bc8723/32.png) [@Marie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Marie)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2022, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-8-9-days-per-sensor-the-new-normal/13342/17 "2022-11-23T23:19:59Z")

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@JGJpal

1. Let sensor expire or stop sensor.
2. Remove the transmitter while the sensor stays on your arm,  
use a Contour test strip, hairclip, thin card or guitar pick. I like a  
guitar pick the best. There is a clip on both sides slip the pick etc  
in between the sensor and the transmitter on both sides and the  
transmitter will pop up . She explains how to pop it up from the end
3. Wait at least 15 minutes  
longer is okay
4. Snap Transmitter back into the sensor
5. Start new sensor session using your original code

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/9rl4IyMyD6Q/maxresdefault.jpg "UPDATED Dexcom G6 Sensor Restart to Get 20+ Days!") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rl4IyMyD6Q)

Using a strip might be easier for some, I still think removing the transmitter is just easier.  
Here is a video using a strip to block the signal without removing the transmitter.

[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/tx-kTsrkNUM/maxresdefault.jpg "Restart Dexcom G6 Sensor | 2 Ways That Work in 2023") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx-kTsrkNUM)

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