# New Dexcom site, new sensor, old transmitter, wonky readings

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-site-new-sensor-old-transmitter-wonky-readings/13861>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Created:** [May 31, 2023, 9:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-site-new-sensor-old-transmitter-wonky-readings/13861 "2023-05-31T21:06:33Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 19, 2023, 2:50am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-dexcom-site-new-sensor-old-transmitter-wonky-readings/13861/24 "2023-09-19T02:50:22Z")

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> [@TommyGadd](#):
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> I use the one touch ultra

I use contour next strip, and it is stiffer.

You could try 2 one touch together if one strip is flimsy.

Or another option is a stiff id card or store membership card, that is stiff/thin plastic.

Or hair clips that are thin and allow bending.

More options in this topic.

> [@Is 8-9 days per sensor the new normal?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/is-8-9-days-per-sensor-the-new-normal/13342/17):
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> @JGJpal Let sensor expire or stop sensor. 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 Wait at least 15 minutes longer is okay Snap Transmitter back into the sensor Start new sensor session using your orig…

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