# \#sensor
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## [Dexcom false "signal loss" alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-false-signal-loss-alerts/2194 "2025-03-18T23:22:29Z")
Yesterday I kept getting signal loss alerts–even when my phone was with me–but there weren’t any actual drop-outs. After Tai Chi class (happened 3 times!), I changed out my sensor and problem solved after only 1 more fal…
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## [How Long do Dexcom G5 Transmitters Last Past the "SB", or Ship By Date?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-dexcom-g5-transmitters-last-past-the-sb-or-ship-by-date/6618)
**Author:** [@Diabeetus4Life](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Diabeetus4Life)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-do-dexcom-g5-transmitters-last-past-the-sb-or-ship-by-date/6618 "2019-02-20T01:17:03Z")
I am simply curious to find out how long a Dexcom G5 Transmitter will last past the SB, or Sell By date. I called in to Dexcom and asked this question, but the tech support didn’t seem to have an answer. Anyone have any …
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## [FreeStyle Libre cost?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-cost/2912)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\
**Replies:** 73\
**Last updated:** [September 27, 2018, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/freestyle-libre-cost/2912 "2018-09-27T17:57:47Z")
So got a call today; Dexcom is definitely not happening for me this year. I then asked my doc for a prescription for the FreeStyle Libre, as I thought maybe it would be a decent cost-effective option until we could get t…