# Old g5 tranmitters
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485
**Category:** C/GM
**Tags:** cgm
**Created:** [November 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485 "2020-11-16T15:30:25Z")
**Posts on this page:** 5
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### Author:  [@Osoblu](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Osoblu)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485/1 "2020-11-16T15:30:25Z")
Is there any reason to hold on to my 6 old g5 tranmitters? Are they of any use?
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### Author:  [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485/2 "2020-11-16T17:08:04Z")
Other than to replace the battery and use with a cache of G5 sensors someone has stockpiled I don’t think there is any use. I think they are currently working hard to get everyone in the US on the G6, and I am not sure of the international situation.
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### Author:  [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485/3 "2020-11-16T18:39:18Z")
Maybe you can donate them to a charity that helps PWDs in need?
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### Author:  [@Jim\_YYC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jim_YYC)
#### Post date: [November 16, 2020, 11:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485/4 "2020-11-16T23:42:37Z")
> [@Chris](#):
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> I think they are currently working hard to get everyone in the US on the G6, and I am not sure of the international situation.
My last working G5 transmitter is on its final legs this week (spewing erratic data).
Had to order G6 starter kit today … G5’s stopped shipping June 30th 🇨🇦
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### Author:  [@Richard157](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Richard157)
#### Post date: [November 22, 2020, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/old-g5-tranmitters/10485/5 "2020-11-22T23:27:59Z")
I have a ton of old G5 sensors. I am using the G6, but when a G6 sensor fails, or does not last 10 days, I do not get a full month from a shipment of G6 sensors. I then use an old G5 sensor until it is time to order a new shipment of G6 sensors. Old G5 sensors work very well, just like new.
Because of osteoarthritis in my hands I cannot grip G6 sensors as needed to remove and replace the G6 transmitters, to restart a sensor. I have to use each sensor for a max of 10 days.
I send my old G5 transmitters to a friend who replaces the transmitter battery for only $60. Several friends have sent me old G5 sensors when they were switching to the G6.,