# \#dexcom **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/dexcom/19.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [I built a free open-source desktop companion for Dexcom users — looking for feedback](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-built-a-free-open-source-desktop-companion-for-dexcom-users-looking-for-feedback/16371)
**Author:** [@filippo.garavaglia95](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/filippo.garavaglia95)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-built-a-free-open-source-desktop-companion-for-dexcom-users-looking-for-feedback/16371 "2026-09-18T13:06:15Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Filippo, a software engineer from Italy living with type 1 diabetes. I spend a large part of my working day in front of a computer, and I got tired of constantly reaching for my phone just to check my … --- ## [Diagnosed at 19 at 470 mg/dL: twelve years of T1D from Georgia](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288)
**Author:** [@Irakli](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Irakli)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diagnosed-at-19-at-470-mg-dl-twelve-years-of-t1d-from-georgia/16288 "2026-09-10T08:42:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m Irakli. I’m 31, from Georgia (the country, not the US state), and I read my numbers in mg/dL, so apologies in advance to the mmol/L crowd. Some background before the diabetes part. I’ve been in technolo… --- ## [2 out of box G7 10 day failures](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-out-of-box-g7-10-day-failures/16349)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2-out-of-box-g7-10-day-failures/16349 "2026-09-09T23:07:33Z")
It never rains but it pours. I came home from town and my A/C stopped working. I knew what the trouble was, gunk in the drain and pump in the attic. I called for service and a very nice many came out and got the house co… --- ## [Incredible delays in impact from insulin and sometimes from eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/incredible-delays-in-impact-from-insulin-and-sometimes-from-eating/16337)
**Author:** [@samulli99](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/samulli99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/incredible-delays-in-impact-from-insulin-and-sometimes-from-eating/16337 "2026-09-01T14:36:20Z")
I’ve completely lost control of my sugars the last two weeks, 3 different pod sites since I started noting that and it just seems like there’s backup of insulin being processed or extreme delay or something I can’t imagi… --- ## [Where do you wear your Dexcom G7?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-you-wear-your-dexcom-g7/16275)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/where-do-you-wear-your-dexcom-g7/16275 "2026-08-28T14:37:04Z")
More often than not I wear my Dexcom G6 on my thigh and get good results. Since I was unable to snag another round of the G6, I’ll be starting the G7 soon. I am going to continue to use the thigh area (more real estate t… --- ## [Jul 1 tomorrow - which Dexcom CGM will you switch to, G7 10 day or G7 15 day?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jul-1-tomorrow-which-dexcom-cgm-will-you-switch-to-g7-10-day-or-g7-15-day/16177)
**Author:** [@Trying](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Trying)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/jul-1-tomorrow-which-dexcom-cgm-will-you-switch-to-g7-10-day-or-g7-15-day/16177 "2026-08-11T13:02:12Z")
I’ve read many of you have had issues with G7 15 day be inaccurate but they were in older threads. Is this still the case? Which will you be switching to? I have an endo appt coming up in Jul and will ask here opinion… --- ## [Choosing a Dexcom G6 / xDrip+ compatible watch in September 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191 "2026-08-08T02:59:24Z")
First post - my apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. My T1D son (9yo) is about to go onto the Dexcom G6, with a Tandem x:slim2 pump coming later this year. He’s currently running a Freestyle Libre with pen inj… --- ## [What a stressful week, and keep a well stocked go bag- you never now](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-stressful-week-and-keep-a-well-stocked-go-bag-you-never-now/16255)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-a-stressful-week-and-keep-a-well-stocked-go-bag-you-never-now/16255 "2026-07-31T13:58:13Z")
A week ago Wednesday I did something stupid that caused a kidney infection. No overt symptoms until Sunday afternoon- fever and chills. I did my Saturday 30 miles, and my blood glucose was staying high, not normal Satur… --- ## [Dexcom G6 Sensors: Expiration & lot # on sensors don't match outer box](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensors-expiration-lot-on-sensors-dont-match-outer-box/15867)
**Author:** [@BugsNBones](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BugsNBones)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-sensors-expiration-lot-on-sensors-dont-match-outer-box/15867 "2026-07-30T04:00:55Z")
I order my sensors from CenterWell Pharmacy, 3 boxes of 3 sensors every 90 days. A few weeks ago, I noticed that a sensor was expired as I started the insertion process, but no I longer had the box it came in. Concerned … --- ## [First time experience with Omnipod 5 - Advice?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-experience-with-omnipod-5-advice/16119)
**Author:** [@James.J.Igoe](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/James.J.Igoe)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/first-time-experience-with-omnipod-5-advice/16119 "2026-07-29T21:00:10Z")
The first day was yesterday and seemed great, but while sleeping, my blood sugar dropped below 55. Little helped, so I ate too much sugar, and then corrected the defaults for my bolus and correction. That worked, and I w… --- ## [Dexcom refuses to replace sensor](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refuses-to-replace-sensor/16170)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-refuses-to-replace-sensor/16170 "2026-07-28T22:54:25Z")
My g7 sensor failed on day 3. I called for a replacement. The next day, I got a request from Dexcom saying that I need to upload my receiver to Clarity app and call again. Did that. Today I get this email below. Not even… --- ## [Tandem email announcing the old news G7 15 day connectivity and a new app](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-email-announcing-the-old-news-g7-15-day-connectivity-and-a-new-app/16191)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tandem-email-announcing-the-old-news-g7-15-day-connectivity-and-a-new-app/16191 "2026-07-04T00:08:28Z")
I forget when but Tandem has had connectivity with the G7 15 day sensor for some time now. Perhaps this email was to introduce their new app which reminds me of “Clippy.” I don’t think I want this on my phone. --- ## [Planning switch to 15 day Dexcom G-7 from g6 - anything I need to know?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-switch-to-15-day-dexcom-g-7-from-g6-anything-i-need-to-know/15997)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-switch-to-15-day-dexcom-g-7-from-g6-anything-i-need-to-know/15997 "2026-06-30T16:35:52Z")
Hey all! I am an avid user of the clarity app data, which I look at every morning to look at the two day data, and just plan for the day. I’m on MDI, so there may be no issues. But as I anticipate changing, I would love … --- ## [Iphone XS user investigating apple watches](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-xs-user-investigating-apple-watches/16077)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/iphone-xs-user-investigating-apple-watches/16077 "2026-06-02T19:05:07Z")
Hi, all. The last couple of years I thought about getting an Apple Watch so I wouldn’t have to take my phone with me on my exercise in the neighborhood. And now it looks like I’ve got to change from Dexcom G6 to the G715… --- ## [How reliable are CGMs and who cares?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-reliable-are-cgms-and-who-cares/15975)
**Author:** [@jbowler](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jbowler)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-reliable-are-cgms-and-who-cares/15975 "2026-05-21T05:04:44Z")
TL;DR: Dan Heller; @mohe0001 this one is for you, mostly, and me, a little. In Dan’s article he looks at the kind of Dexcom CGM wipe outs I’ve observed and commented on for years. The article is certainly tl;dr, eve… --- ## [Dexcom g7 FAIL](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-fail/15724)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 2:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-fail/15724 "2026-05-18T02:03:54Z")
I just had 2 dexcom g7 sensors in a row fail at warm-up. Turns out neither had the wire that goes in! Oddly, they did not want them returned for inspection. Now I’ll be checking each one prior to insertion. --- ## [Omnipod - Correction Factor and Glucose goal range - which has biggest effect (in your real experience)?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-correction-factor-and-glucose-goal-range-which-has-biggest-effect-in-your-real-experience/13700)
**Author:** [@Quadgirl](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Quadgirl)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2026, 3:39am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/omnipod-correction-factor-and-glucose-goal-range-which-has-biggest-effect-in-your-real-experience/13700 "2026-05-10T03:39:20Z")
Hi all. Since November I have played with all of the settings on this pump. I recently did a reset, and began again with the previous most aggressive numbers I had dialed in, and that still didn’t seem to give me enough… --- ## [Dexcom G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7/15925)
**Author:** [@diabetic101](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/diabetic101)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 2:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7/15925 "2026-05-04T02:26:35Z")
If you have used G7, what is your opinion of it. I am still on G6 and have not switched yet although they keep emailing me that I’m gonna have to soon. But it’s gonna take a while cause I have lots of transmitters and se… --- ## [Recycling DexCom 6 transmitters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recycling-dexcom-6-transmitters/15293)
**Author:** [@happyshannon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/happyshannon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 3:22am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/recycling-dexcom-6-transmitters/15293 "2026-04-30T03:22:43Z")
I know that some people were able to recycle old Dexcom 6 transmitters. Is that still the case? I have a bunch because I hate throwing away such an expensive and possibly recyclable item --- ## [Sony Smartwatch Alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937)
**Author:** [@RG12](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RG12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937 "2026-04-16T19:27:40Z")
Hi I wonder if someone can help me - I’ve been using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as a standalone collector for some years now, initially with G5 and now G6, but unfortunately that watch failed. I have since purchased a couple m… --- ## [The Hole in the G7](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-hole-in-the-g7/15906)
**Author:** [@JOHN1951](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JOHN1951)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-hole-in-the-g7/15906 "2026-03-02T16:30:07Z")
There have been numerous post regarding sensor wires coming up thru the hole. My issue. , I researched it , what’s the hole for. --- ## [Dexcom g6 signal loss issues](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-signal-loss-issues/7059)
**Author:** [@LarissaW](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/LarissaW)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g6-signal-loss-issues/7059 "2026-02-21T14:01:10Z")
I started using dexcom g6 2 months and 2.5 weeks ago. I was hoping to extend my transmitter using the spike app, but the past few days I’ve been getting signal loss errors (about once and hour now) and it’ll last for 5 m… --- ## [Dexcom G7 software updates ... should I switch from the G6?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-software-updates-should-i-switch-from-the-g6/15493)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-g7-software-updates-should-i-switch-from-the-g6/15493 "2026-02-17T19:05:45Z")
Dexcom sent me a notice about coming new features, including direct linkage to the apple watch which would be very handy. On the other hand, it is the G7, which is not so great. Should I switch? Here’s the email I got… --- ## [Sensor and Fraud Discussion](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-and-fraud-discussion/8711)
**Author:** [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sensor-and-fraud-discussion/8711 "2026-02-06T03:09:54Z")
I split the thread that we hijacked and put the discussion over here. That is quite unfortunate news. While we didn’t have much luck with resetting sensors once we got on the G6, if it was working for you and you were … --- ## [Fixing a new G7 that can’t be started](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-a-new-g7-that-can-t-be-started/15741)
**Author:** [@Josie](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Josie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fixing-a-new-g7-that-can-t-be-started/15741 "2026-01-14T17:19:24Z")
I had a new sensor that could not be started or recognized by the app a few days ago. I remembered a podcaster saying that this had happened to quite a lot of people multiple times in a row and sometimes it could be fixe… --- ## [TCOYD PodCast with Dexcom CEO Jack Leach](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tcoyd-podcast-with-dexcom-ceo-jack-leach/15744)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/tcoyd-podcast-with-dexcom-ceo-jack-leach/15744 "2026-01-14T07:03:38Z")
He covers the history of CGM at Dexcom from the very beginning. It is interesting that they originally were researching an implanted sensor that would last a year, but decided it was not practical. They then began develo… --- ## [G7 Sensors Receive FDA Clearance for 15 days](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-sensors-receive-fda-clearance-for-15-days/15235)
**Author:** [@funk](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/funk)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 12:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g7-sensors-receive-fda-clearance-for-15-days/15235 "2026-01-11T00:28:05Z")
https://www.mddionline.com/diabetes/fda-clears-dexcom-s-15-day-cgm-system-for-adult-diabetes-management?ADTRK=InformaMarkets&utm\_source=eloqua&utm\_medium=email&utm\_campaign=15\_NL\_QMED\_North%20America%20Daily\_Edit\_Sub\_202… --- ## [Has Dexcom changed the G7 adhesive recently?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-dexcom-changed-the-g7-adhesive-recently/15720)
**Author:** [@Randy](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Randy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/has-dexcom-changed-the-g7-adhesive-recently/15720 "2026-01-04T02:00:04Z")
After months of wearing the Dexcom G7 sensors, I have suddenly developed an allergy to the sensor adhesive. Two from the same batch caused angry skin reactions, so I pulled off the second one after only three days and re… --- ## [How Much Should I Worry](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-should-i-worry/15661)
**Author:** [@Elephants22](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elephants22)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-much-should-i-worry/15661 "2025-12-20T18:31:57Z")
I already posted this in the “tu diabetes” forum but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask here too. Thank you to Marie20 for your input! It means a lot. TL;DR : Partner (F19-T1) seems to struggle keeping track of blood sug… --- ## [Dexcom Smart Basal for T2s](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-smart-basal-for-t2s/15607)
**Author:** [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-smart-basal-for-t2s/15607 "2025-12-04T03:35:30Z")
Dexcom just got FDA clearance on a Basal program aimed at new T2 users with G7s. The software is supposed to help the patient fine tune their basal dose after the initial dose has been set by a clinician. https://www.fi… [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/dexcom/19.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=dexcom)