# \#sensor-placement
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## [Dexcom Sites](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sites/542)
**Author:** [@mikep](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mikep)\
**Replies:** 40\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sites/542 "2025-11-21T14:54:25Z")
Hi everyone - where are your best Dexcom sites? I typically use mine on my upper thighs (more towards outside of leg) and the back of my calves - I have one there now and it's spot on.
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## [Dexcom 5 on top of upper leg (thigh); is heat from laptop a problem? Rant about "economics of a cure"](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-on-top-of-upper-leg-thigh-is-heat-from-laptop-a-problem-rant-about-economics-of-a-cure/9141)
**Author:** [@Jimw338](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jimw338)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-5-on-top-of-upper-leg-thigh-is-heat-from-laptop-a-problem-rant-about-economics-of-a-cure/9141 "2020-07-02T22:04:13Z")
I have my Dexcom on the top of my upper thigh (one of the spots that isn’t too torn up yet (\*) (\*) The curse of insulin pumps and cgm - you exchange fingertips that are torn up with skin in about 15 or 16 places that is…
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## [Advice for a CGM newbie(!)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-for-a-cgm-newbie/2045)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/advice-for-a-cgm-newbie/2045 "2017-09-19T21:51:31Z")
I finally got the call! With insurance coverage straightened out, I should be getting a Dexcom G5 in the mail within the next two weeks. :grin: I’d appreciate any advice (and I’m going to be trying to read up on all of t…