For a few years I had no problem with the G7 10 day sensors lasting 10 days. But in the past 6-8 months 1/3 develop issues; they start to lose connection and/or bounce around, or fail. For example, I have seen BG go from 120 to 72, then up to 150. The last senso I replaced had inflammation at the insertion. I wouldn’t feel comfortable to try an AID system. Dexcom had been good about replacing sensors.
I tried the Libre 3+, but it consistently read 20-30 mg/dl low, and of course you cannot calibrate. I was tired of constant low alarms when I was running 90-100, which I could not silence. It never dropped readings, and was consistent. I also found it easier to insert and connect. But, with the Dexcom I can get my readings on my Galaxy via XDrip and GDH without relying on an cell or internet connection, which would not be the case with the Libre. It is nice not to have to pull my phone out constantly (my house is in a cell signal dead zone, and if outside I would not get my wifi signal).
So I’ll stick to the 10 day G7, and at some future point switch to the G8 if it is better.
The provider (Advanced Diabetes Supply) included an option for something like “using a pump compatible with the G6) so I just selected that and submitted the refill order.
8/7 ETA: They were unable to fill my request so I will have to start with the G7 after all.
Oddly the Libre 3 Plus always lasts the full 14 days and reminds me of its end 3 days before and then hours before. Sounds like those G7 s are not efficient or defective. I have never had my libre three fail early.
Can you still get G6? My insurance no longer offers G6 I’m reluctantly switching to G7 10 Day once my G6 sensors run out. My endo recommended the 10 day over the 15 day due to anticipated failures of the 15 day (according to her).
@Trying My endo agrees with yours and suggested holding off on the G7-15day. Though he indicated a couple of his patients are experiencing success with it, a couple are not. His take is if there isn’t a cost savings and experience isn’t significantly improved, why bother. I agree, If it works for you, great, if it doesn’t then why switch.
I have always restarted my sensors so I have a good supply of them. They average about 25 days. The transmitter was going to be the problem and I was going to get a battery changed transmitter. But since the Anubis you buy it and don’t need to replace it. It’s battery can easily be changed, 50 minute warmup, and it will go 60 days without a restart depending how long the sensor will last. There is an Anubis FB page. I wished I had known about it sooner, much easier. But you need to have a sensor supply for it to make sense. Eventually I will have to get the G7. I am only doing this because I like restarted sensors better.
Anubis really showed off the G6 and how long it could last! Took some time and technical trial to develop the process. If it wasn’t for timing of it and the decent med insurance I have, I’d probably be a user and supporter of the product.
FWIW I have been using the 15-day sensors for a couple of months and have been really happy with them overall. The only issue is around day 10, I sometimes need to use an overpatch, depending on how much I’m swimming (which is only an hour or so per week).
I’m reluctantly switching to G7 10 Day once my G6 sensors run out. My endo recommended the 10 day over the 15 day due to anticipated failures of the 15 day (according to her).