# Stockpiling Dexcom G5 transmitters: how long do they last?

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Tags:** dexcom\
**Created:** [January 28, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361 "2018-01-28T19:49:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![kmichel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/kmichel/32/3085_2.png) [@kmichel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kmichel)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/stockpiling-dexcom-g5-transmitters-how-long-do-they-last/3361/2 "2018-01-28T19:54:43Z")

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> [@Trying out R+NPH, an experiment: tips from old pros please?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-out-r-nph-an-experiment-tips-from-old-pros-please/3355/96):
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> Sensors, yes, but I can’t get a stockpile of transmitters

I have about 5 extra at this point. Insurance covers one per 90 days, so I end up 3 weeks to the good every refill. I paid $200 for 2 privately when I first started Dexcom.

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