How to Restart Dexcom G6 Sensor | 2020

[@ct275]

God forbid dexcom miss out on a day of lost transmitter proffit

[@MarkJohnson-gh9ly]

amen brother

[@VAMobMember]

I have no problem with profits, but I don’t like to buy early because of sensor failures (yes I know you can call and they will ship a replacement but I don’t want to if it’s the last 24 to 48 hours before a replacement is needed).

[@johnnyamerica4336]

I’ll bet their profit is around 500%. Ridiculous !

[@VAMobMember]

@@johnnyamerica4336 I don’t give a damn if it 100,000% It’s worth it to me and most other diabetics. THIS KEEPS US ALIVE

[@johnnyamerica4336]

@@VAMobMember - take a chill pill Turbo boy!! I think you need to slow down and read and try to comprehend what has been written. I AM diabetic and I’m saying that it’s BS that they charge so much for their items. If you think it’s ok to charge those of us who need it 500% profit margin, than you are f-Ed up in the head. They are ripping us off! They could sell it for less and they DO in third world countries. A single sensor in India costs about $30 vs $169 here in the US!!

[@FarmAlarm]

We just upgraded to the g6 from the g5 today for our 5 year old T1D son. His name is Henry too. Thanks for the restart instructions. We will try it in 10 days! Thanks.

[@daniellewade3709]

Thank you so much! This is super helpful for us because we tend to run out of sensors before the new ones arrive!

[@charitybarnhart144]

Are they reusing the same sensor?

[@leesa702]

I know this is what’s happening to me

[@eigenerkram2245]

@@charitybarnhart144 yes

[@beccajones2920]

BEST INSTRUCTIONS YET! I have tried doing the steps that other videos and blogs have told me with no success. The first time I tried this method, it worked like a charm. Thanks so much for the information! Going to save me a lot of money for sure!

[@jasonlewis1691]

Thank you! I’ve been a diabetic since I was your sons age and I’m 51, he’s doing awesome!

[@jessif.]

Thank you for inviting us into your home and showing us in such detail! I appreciate the tips and instruction.

[@lovetrotter08]

Thank you guys for always being clear and detailed this worked like a charm!! I watching several videos and this helped because I had 2 sensors fail without trying to do a restart ever. My son's Onetouch Ultra test strips worked like a charm. I like this better than the old way because there is no stopping starting repeating even though we did the old version until the errors started and gave up but we have been on this journey since 2016 and there has been many challenges but my son is 11 now and enjoys watching and relating to someone close in age. We watched when you guys first got the G6 and back with the first restarts. Many Blessings to you all 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@dreamflight6000]

Thank you so much.

[@kathlynch100]

guitar pick - PERFECT! got it first swipe

[@scottsilverman]

Very helpful. Thank you for all the close up camera work. With this I was able to get the exact location of the tabs. I was able to come in from the top with the strip rather than slide and it popped out. Thank you.

[@billyoung8118]

$150 per 10-day sensor. $300 per 90-day transmitter. $350 per 10-day supply of insulin. $9 per 3-day infusion set. $5 per 3-day reservoir. And people wonder why we always try to extend the life on supplies. T1 since 1985, diagnosed just after my 17th birthday.

[@maries6232]

I think a majority of people, myself included is doing this because it's so expensive and that's honestly sad that this is what we have to resort to, to live. Thank you so much, honestly a lifesaver. How many times have you restarted the same one? So far I do one restart and then replace but if I could go longer than I would love that.

[@AbiCadabbi]

You are my hero! My dexcom 10 days was up, my pharmacy can't get my sensors in stock until Monday, it's Friday. This will save me over the weekend. Thank you! Thank you!

[@OldHouseNut1]

I wanted to commend you for the super clarity of this video. I have a VERY low tolerance for videos that rely on even marginally advanced lingo and an even lower tolerance for shaky videos. This was very easy to watch and understand. I'm going to give it a shot next week.

[@dreamflight6000]

Wow, thank you. I get a lot of rude comments so this was nice to hear. 😊 We just restarted tonight actually. Make sure you wait a solid 15 minutes now before starting.

[@johnnycrandall9964]

I used to get a month out of the G5 sensors pretty regularly. I was worried that when I upgraded to G6 that Dexcom made it impossible to get more than the set number of days out of a sensor, but apparently there are still workarounds! So thanks for posting this I will for sure be using it :)

[@LibbyRome]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! I have been trying and failing to restart my G6 for the last few months, and this method worked like a charm. Your instructions are very clear. I really appreciate you making this video to share your knowledge and experience. 😁❤️😁❤️😁❤️

[@barbarasemple4783]

Wow! Thank you so much! We used a "thin" guitar pick and had it off in seconds.

[@keithwalker2926]

Thank you So much and your son is very brave. I've been a diabetic for 2 years and a G6 person for about 9 months now. My brother did all the running around, go figure he had to Ask and pry out of the insurance company which CGM is good for a person on Dialysis. Finally they told him and then and 3 weeks till we were instructed on how to do it correctly, your videos show me in 5 mins tops. :) I'm now trying to get a smart watch because always reaching for the phone is now such a pain, lol. Please keep inspiring the masses and Thank You all, be safe, be well P.S. Dexcom never did tell me what I should do withe these transmitters, if I can recycle them some how, that be great for old mother earth.

[@GlassWolfLH]

Thank you! I changed sensors last night, checked transmitter battery, and it read OK. 12 hours later, I got a low transmitter battery alert. This video helped me swap transmitters and restart the sensor without having to insert a new one. It was bad enough that I had to start a new sensor early, because I brushed against something (a cat tree) and managed to rip out the previous sensor before it expired.

[@bcrow6103]

Worked like a charm! My 14 year old was diagnosed 2/19 and all the tips and tricks have been great.

[@ThePJmommy]

I've been doing this successfully since the G6 came out here in Canada in September. I self fund so this is the only way to keep it affordable. Our transmitters are the 81XXX series, so I pop it out, wait 30 minutes, pop it back in and start it.

[@deedless77]

apply to be a dexcom warrior so that they can gift you supplies. IDK if it is in every county or not, but its worth a shot to try to find out.

[@malikachouaou6273]

Merci, C'est la première fois je change le transmetteur grâce à vous sans élevé le capteur merci 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇩🇿

[@TysonJeffries808]

Thank you so much. You just saved me while my sensors got delayed shipping through my supplier. You are a God send.

[@dreamflight6000]

So good to hear!!!! ♥️

[@shethg]

This worked for me. Though I had to calibrate quite a lot initially. But I am happy to see it work.

[@geneellens6939]

I am excited I just got approved for a dexcom 6 and watching your video's has been a huge help. Thanks for your wonderful informative video's.

[@jaylagabrielle9559]

My 2 year old has type 1. Out last sensor I couldn’t get to work. I did this an now working! Thanks so much

[@MsDennydotoyou]

THANK YOU!!! I kept breaking the sensor base trying to get transmitter out!! The test strips are the perfect tool!!

[@sylviayoung4870]

This worked for me after the second try! Waiting 15 minutes after removal of transmitter seems to be important.

[@STEVEBURTON99]

I believe you are absolutely correct Sylvia. This did NOT work for me until I began waiting at least 15 minutes.

[@shirleyjones1688]

I do this all the time! I find if you wait 10 minutes after you removed the transmitter to reinstall it you have a better result. I also have adhesion allergies and use Tegaderm underneath my sensor. It works like a charm.

[@shirleyjones1688]

I have extended the life of my sensor for 30 days more than once. I always check my blood sugar manually to make sure it's working correctly and calibrate with my T slim insulin pump. It's a real money saver because these things are expensive and my pump does not work correctly without having a working sensor.

[@markanderson1904]

Thank you so much! I was supposed to get a delivery while on vacation and it never showed up. Saved me definitely!!

[@Amy-qc2qq]

Spent 10 mins trying to get this transmitter out ... Watched your video and did it in about a second! I used the corner of the plastic packaging from an infusion set. Thankyou 💙 Poops ... Update: it didn't work 😭 I'll try leaving my transmitter out for 15 mins before reinserting next time.

[@dreamflight6000]

Try again. We have to do that once and awhile too. You should be able to get it.

[@angelaharris4556]

Just tried this for the first time on my g6. Didn't realize the community had figured out how. Used to always prolong my sensors with the g5. I'm in warmup mode now- excited to see if it works!

[@dreamflight6000]

🤞

[@Anabel30100]

I know is an old video but Thank you so much, I have watched other videos but this one was the best, honestly a life saver for me.

[@nicoleamato9338]

Thank you so much for showing this. I had a sensor fail and Dexcom is backlogged on getting orders out. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@stevenworley5716]

Good to know. I moved from a Dexcom4 to D6. I used to get 11-13 days easily but now they have monkeyed around with it and around day 7 mine starts with the three dashes and about half of them fail before day 10. It is frustrating and I am hopeful that this method will at least get me a few more solid days without the need to ask for replacements. TY!!!

[@kirkkelley1760]

Thx, can't believe 55 years t1d and I have to watch for tricks like this, STILL!!!!

[@dreamflight6000]

And it changes every so many months! 😩

[@kirkkelley1760]

@@dreamflight6000 I've always/ FOREVER been tweaking the diabetic system. When I was 7 (watching man walk on the moon) I turned the rate down on my IV because the pain was so excruciating in my tiny arms. (Before there were infusion pumps).The poor Nurses were taking heat from my Dr, never thinking a 7 year old was at the helm. Yeah, and still like you say, its always something. "Almost" laughable at this point.

[@dreamflight6000]

You were an AMAZING 7 year old!! WOW!!!!!

[@caseyjones745]

Thank you for taking the time to share this information. May God bless your family.

[@DakotiakBear]

Really appreciated this. My Dexcom shipments have been delayed by a month. Thank you so much

[@monicamonica947]

Thank you so much for your videos. My son was just diagnosed 4 months ago, he'll turn nine next month and loves to see videos with other children who have type 1 since we don't personally know anyone who has it. It brings a smile to his face to know he's not alone.

[@CrazyAdventuresWithCoco]

I was just diagnosed a little over a year ago. I just turned 14, and know very few people who have type 1 diabetes. It is so hard in the beginning, so many changes, and feeling so different, and alone. Please let him know he is not alone, and not sure where you live, but I live in Utah if your son would like another Diabetes friend. My name is Codee, but I also go by CoCo.

[@monicamonica947]

@@CrazyAdventuresWithCoco Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂

[@kirkkelley1760]

Monica Monica I was diagnosed in 1965,age 3. I found diabetic camps indispensable, although the internet would have probably helped A ton along the way. So important to stay connected with each other along the way, but especially in youth.

[@amandabarnard1852]

This is so helpful. Thanks. Can’t wait to try this method.

[@briangriffin4378]

Hi guys and thanks for the help. Do you have to wait until the sensor has expired? Mine will expire tomorrow and I'm wondering if I could jump the gun and do it today or if I should wait?

[@rebeccaireland6767]

Thanks so much for doing this video! We tried it today on our 3 year old and it worked perfectly. Thanks again, from Australia!

[@sheldonanddeniseschwartz76]

you helped me a lot. Thanks. My medical supplier wants to ship on the 90th day which puts me behind on my sensor supplies. Going back to finger sticks for a few days is a horrible transition. But I was stopped from extending a sensor because Dexcom caught me and wrote a message that I was trying to use the sensor for more than 10 days. I extended my time without a sensor to about 7 hours because I went to bed with no sensor on. I put the old sensor on in the morning and it was ok. If you were a user of the Libre CGM you wouldn't have readings at night anyway because you don't swipe your Libre overnight. So don't put the old sensor back to work for at least 3 hours. The way Dexcom catches you is they know what your blood sugars were recently and the 2 hour warmup period can't match that same pattern. Make sure your warmup starts with a clean slate without Dexcom knowing your glucose history.

[@arrowwilson132]

This is another Great way to Restart a G6 sensor thanks for sharing it Amy

[@j.laddball8418]

Get yourself patches that go around the sensor. Expression Med is where I get mine. They work so well on boys because of how rough they are are the adhesive wears off. I buy several packs and they last a really long time before I have to buy again

[@LostOnTheLine]

This 👆 as well as SkinTac

[@Jennifer-uw1qt]

Thank you so much for posting this! We have been getting NO RESTARTS excited to try this way!!

[@dreamflight6000]

This way has never failed us. Good luck!!

[@Jennifer-uw1qt]

Darn it we got a NO RESTARTS. Do you wait until the session expires?

[@Scott-lk9wy]

Jennifer based on what I know I would say either stop the session and wait 15 mins , then try , or wait 15 mins after session expired just to be safe . During those 15 mins the phone must be near the transmitter

[@LostOnTheLine]

@@Jennifer-uw1qt or anyone else having this issue, I find getting "No Restarts" almost always doing this method, I'm not sure how it's in any way better than using the old code method as all you're doing is skipping a couple steps. 1.) Taking a picture is more likely to fail than entering a code for some reason 2.) Wait 20 minutes after you remove the sensor before trying it again 3.) Turn off Bluetooth/Turn off all but the ONE device you are doing the restart on Doing these reduce your chances of "No Restarts"

[@beautybetic8868]

I have been trying to figure this out for awhile now... down to one sensor and I can't get any new ones shipped until two more weeks. Today my sensor failed.. of course lol. Thank you so much for this!! I still cant believe I popped the transmitter out with a test strip!! Crazy.

[@heatherpate37]

Thanks for posting this. I just heard that the G5 is being discontinued and we are going to have to switch to the G6 now. :(

[@zaeshow]

This is so helpful thank you cause sometimes when we go to the beach the water mess with it so we will have to take it out and change it

[@williambenedito3212]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for show me how to put the new sensor I receive de Dexcom G6 like 11 days ago to my sun and with all this situation of the covid 19 the hospital don’t send no buddy to educate my self to how to use de divice and I use a very helpfully videos like this to do it by myself thank you 🙏🏻 you guys my 8 years old kid have there defcon g6 with any issues God bless you guys and stay safe.

[@mbererm]

I worked for Dexcom for several years, my boyfriend is still there. Nice to see people using it!

[@MichaelGondry]

glad you profited from our handicap!

[@meredithbush4092]

thanks for this! Especially walking through each step and demonstrating. I had to restart because my new sensor was wanting me to calibrate every 15 minutes. Fingers crossed that it works!

[@abe2852]

Awesome tip! Thanks! Worked perfectly and super easy. Using the test strip as a pry tool is genius!

[@aryanr1681]

That just saved me from putting a new sensor thank you

[@TysonJeffries808]

Thank you! Works for me. Your a great DiaBuddy. You just helped a lot of people

[@karlamarion307]

Thank you so helpful I am getting my dexcom soon

[@brookebain7250]

Thank you. I watched a different video and I still couldn't get the sensor out, but the test strip trick worked for me!

[@phillipg1588]

I have seen another video where you don't actually need to remove the transmitter. Just simply slide a blood test strip at the skinny end of the sensor which covers the 2x contact pins that you cleaned, wait 20 seconds then slide the test strip out and start the sensor, good to go.

[@lorenaa.5949]

Omg I am new with the dexcom g6 and I needed this video. Thank you sooooooo muchhhhh!!!!!!!

[@gkim8082]

Can you do the same method with the tandem X2 t slim insulin pump.... Or do I have to use it on a smartphone? Also doesn't matter if it's an Android versus an iPhone?

[@gigicostlow4414]

Will this work when using the TSlim pump as the receiver? I know it does not when trying the other ways. I don't have the app on my phone and I don't use the G6 receiver. Thank you for this video. I will give it a try and let you know what happens.

[@gigicostlow4414]

Yayyy, it worked with just using my pump as the receiver. I did have to calibrate it though. Felt a little low so did a finger stick and it was 87. G6 was saying 139. After calibrating it's been fine. Used a thin guitar pick and that worked well. Just had to find that spot and the transmitter popped right out. Do you get more than 3 months use out of the transmitter?

[@kyl86]

Thank you , Im TD2 . On a very tight budget. This helps

[@jorgecarrejo7562]

Have you considered eating a ketogenic or carnivore diet to get rid of your type 2 diabetes?

[@ahmadal-kofahi2127]

OMG, my code is the same one you had in this video!!! What are the odds! Thank you for this great clip.

[@shaed8702]

Mine too

[@gatorsmith4428]

9311, mine too, I've had 2

[@JonathanStrait]

I think the code is the same for HUGE batches. Every single sensor I have in my stash (7) has that code!! LOL

[@Karla-bf3cp]

Thank you!!! Very simple instructions and it works!

[@kimberlycollins3322]

So my walgreens has no sensors i have one sensor left dont know when they will be in stock will this work if you use the reciever directly and not using the phone app

[@Persona_Incognito]

The removal process is MUCH easier if you use a thin plastic collar stay used in men's dress shirts. You can get these on ebay for less than $8 and they last FOREVER. Their shape is even better suited to the task than the guitar pick and they're a million times better than a credit card (which is much too thick). The rounded end of the collar stay makes it ideal. With a collar stay, you can disengage the clips on each side in less than 2 seconds once you learn exactly where to slip the collar stay in between the sensor rim and transmitter body!

[@baileyatkinson519]

So how many times have you done this with the updated version with one sensor?

[@xorkii]

Thank you I just stopped a fresh sensor by accident and this helped

[@susanstallings6301]

We have tried this way several times. It has worked every time!

[@aspinwallfamilyhomestead7018]

Yeah make sure to leave the transmitter out for like 5 minutes that way the receiver figures out that there is no signal so it will restart a new sensor

[@aquatic6433]

Can u say that in a more simplified version

[@valady1206]

Maybe that’s what I did wrong I put it back in probably within 2 minutes. Thanks will try again

[@aspinwallfamilyhomestead7018]

@@valady1206 spoke with a tech within dexcom about this all and he said 15 minutes and the transmitter will except the last code for an new session of 10 days.

[@95South_]

I thought it was like 30 minutes

[@aspinwallfamilyhomestead7018]

@@95South_ naaa the dexcom sends out every 5 minutes so as soon as you take of the transmitter somewhere in that 5 minutes it should talk to the receiver and tells it no sensor detected as soon that point has past you can reinstall the transmitter and then it will again communicate and tell that it detected a new sensor so it's 5 minutes minimum but be careful don't move to much when the transmitter is out because the wire is not actually attached by the sensor patch. It's laying loosely under the small plate

[@stevekapner955]

Used a plastic bread tag. Worked fine.

[@susanmason4367]

Thank you for the update cause every do often i would try the old method &as u know wouldn't work anymore.

[@ramavni7959]

Hi and thanks for the great video. I wonder if you have any tips on extending the transmitter's life (my android is not compatible with the G6 app). Thank you!

[@valerigray5795]

It’s my understanding that if your transmitter serial number has a G in it, then it is a newer version and the old restart will not work. A friend put me on to the method you use here. It worked a few times but my latest sensor won’t restart this way either. I’ve tried twice. It’s frustrating because they are so expensive. Heaven forbid we save money and “cheat” on Dexcom. 🙄

[@DioniEstrella]

Hi I just got my new G6 I’m new on this and already messed up one sensor is this still working December 2020???

[@dreamflight6000]

It still works but wait a good 20 minutes to restart it after you pop it back in

[@DioniEstrella]

@@dreamflight6000 awesome thanks!!!

[@mpamunson5956]

So appreciate you sharing your wisdom!! Thanka for aharing!!

[@donaldnesbitt3761]

New to the Dexcom 6 so this may seem silly but does you have to push the 'stop the sensor' at the end of the 10 day period so that the new sensor can be acknowledged?

[@sheldonanddeniseschwartz76]

You can press stop sensor even when you have already put on a new one. The screen will say NEW SENSOR after you press stop sensor.

[@TheSippiQueen]

How many times in a row can one do this work around with one sensor?

[@IHeartQuilting2]

Most people just once but there are a couple people online that have been able to extend their sensor to about 30 days. After that, the numbers are all wonky. I'm happy to extend any amount to build up a backup supply. Insurance and shipping delays are a thing.

[@samruez5108]

ty ty ty my shipment is late. I wsed your system AND IT WORKS!!!!!!

[@stevenworley5716]

Suggestion for Skin Tac. Buy the skin tac liquid for home use and save the more expensive individual packets for travel. Big cost savings!!!

[@dreamflight6000]

For us, the extra money is worth it. We bought that for years and it was nothing but a mess and ruined our table in 3 spots. 🙂 It is definitely cheaper though.

[@nataliefigueroa4495]

So I pulled it out using this trick but her sight is bleeding a lil? I just put in a new patch😭 so I’m not sure if that’s why? has that happened to u? N have u put on the new sensor regardless? N if so did any errors occur?

[@perrymccomb1719]

Thank you for very informative video

[@MonicaSilvana1993]

It happens the same way to me, I waste 2 sensor trying to change an expired transmitter, my daughter was 6 hours no data, thank you

[@Trmblm]

I am being made to switch over to the g6 & I’m not to happy about it 😞 thanks for this video! I was hoping there was a way to restart it! Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the g6? I have been on the g5 for 2 years and my numbers are sometimes way off (200+ points) I’m curious if this is the case with the g6 also? My g5 said I was 304 the other day after manually checking I was actually 110. That’s a huge difference if I would have treated it could have been a bad night for me 😞 thanks for any and all comments/help/tips

[@dreamflight6000]

I have a video on the pros and cons

[@darryldriggins4085]

Save the Tab's from the G-5 it will help remove the transmitter.

[@CinderShar]

Do you do it after it expires or before?

[@cettinapalamara1584]

Hi! When do You remove the trasmitter... You wait some minutes or you put immediately? Thanks

[@dreamflight6000]

Wait at least 15 minutes

[@cettinapalamara1584]

@@dreamflight6000 thanks 💕

[@CrazyAdventuresWithCoco]

Does it hurt to pop it out? is it bad to leave the sensor in for more than 10 days? like what about scar tissue, or infections? this is all new to me, so I have no idea. I get wanting to make them last because they are So Expensive. any help would be great. I am currently using the G5, you can see my latest video of me putting it on if you want I take forever, which drives my mom crazy, but I am afraid if I go fast it will hurt more. We are currently stocking up on the G6 supplies, so when all my G5 supplies are gone I will switch, and have a stash. So knowing how to make them last longer is some good info I'd like to know. Thanks for sharing.

[@ohthehumanity8133]

I have used this method for a while. Now it doesn't seem to be working. It doesn't hurt to pop the transmitter out, but you usually have to flex the muscel or have someone hold it while you manipulate it to keep the sensor from coming off or just pulling the wire out of the skin. I have gotten almost 30 days from a sensor, but found that the site becomes red and irritated -- slightly infected. It left a pimple that went away in a couple of days. So, I've found that doing 20 days is about all I want to do. You really have trouble with the adhesive lasting that long. The spray on adhesive seems to really help, along with the overlay patches you get free from Dexcom by calling them up. Why they don't just include those with every sensor is a mystery.

[@CrazyAdventuresWithCoco]

@@ohthehumanity8133 Thanks for replying. I didn'tknow Dexcom would send the over things for free. (call them a clear donut) so I just call and ask, and they send them?

[@julianoble5832]

How many times can you restart a sensor, is there a recommended amount until it starts being faulty?

[@benjaminbailey1586]

I've used your method to restart the sensor,, 1st time I tried I got the dreaded no restarts error message, 2nd time (after installing new sensor and letting it expire) I waited 15min with transmitter out, it restarted to give me an abnormally high number like 220mg that I was like no way I double checked with blood glucometer to find out I was actually 94mg I tried to force calibration of 94 and I kept getting error after error after error when recalibrating 15 to 20 minutes apart. I finally gave up and installed new sensor yet again. 3rd time I tried I waited for new sensor to expire yet again, restarted to see my numbers were way off again, this time I decided to slowly recalibrate down in increments of 20 points down every 30 min. My question to you is two fold 1st have you experienced the same issues? 2nd what did you do to fix the calibration errors? (Note that with a truly new sensor I never have that issue) Thx in advance...

[@ElectedOfficial1]

Benjamin Bailey that’s exactly what I’m afraid of and especially with a child. You must calibrate to know if your readings are right, otherwise you could give the wrong amount of medication and hurt the child... or yourself ! I wouldn’t want to take that chance.

[@elizatherocker]

I’m also having not great accuracy or longevity with the restarts. Averaging about three more decent days which is still appreciated but not perfect.

[@rickl8498]

@@elizatherocker That happened to me and I had to replace the sensor, I think what happened to me is I was too aggressive removing the sensor and the probe came out giving me bad reading now if I'm careful I can use two strips and when I hit the spot the sensor pops off

[@malirabbit6228]

WOW! You guys are impressive! I have subscribed and a thumbs up!

[@alexillo90]

Hi, thanks for the video, how many times it will let u restart it, or is it just for 1 restart, thanks

[@mplsfarmer]

Has the sensor itself ever accidentally peeled off the skin before it’s 10 days of use is over and could you just retape it down?

[@dreamflight6000]

They have free sticker things that fit over it. Just call.. They have been free whenever I've called.

[@mplsfarmer]

@@dreamflight6000 Thanks! I found the Dexcom webpage order form dexcom.custhelp.com/app/OverPatchOrderForm

[@matthewdoherty2919]

Thanks so much! May you recieve the blessings of 1000 tater-tot hot dishes😆❤

[@112fkdldjs]

Hello. I live at South Korea. I restarted it one time. But my friends says that it is ramdom to succeed G6 restart. How do you think the percentage for suceed it to restart?

[@dreamflight6000]

Pretty high. It restarts pretty much always.. It's not always accurate right away after the restart and sometimes it lasts only 3 days and other times 10. That's what's random about it.

[@zahraadelung9085]

Thanks a lot for sharing this solution. I'm so happy that it worked cause it saved me from throwing away my new sensor. I'd been using it for only 2 days when it stopped working due to systematic problem and showed up on the screen 'insert a new sensor'. Here in Sweden, I use Dexcom G6 and order regularly new sensors for free and since I began using it, my blood sugar changed dramatically to the better control, less hyper and more importantly less hypo issues. My productivity of life has increased dramatically. I think every diabetes on earth must be able to access these useful medical devices for free. It's not your fault if your body stops producing insulin, is it?!

[@venesha4096]

What app name of dexcom

[@TheWayofFocus]

thats awesome ! and very cute kid! type 1 tuesday rocks!

[@maryjwood]

I just watched your video. I saw that you didn’t need to wait 15-30 minutes to restart the sensor. When I have tried to restart, my blood sugar graph is wonky and very irregular. Is that normal?

[@dreamflight6000]

Yes, normal. It takes a bit to get back on track. We DO have to wait a good 20 minutes to start now though. That's a new change.

[@amanisaddouk8170]

Hi; if i miss the cod , can i use the calebration method ??

[@celestedouville2529]

Wait, what? You use the same sensor for more than 10 days? Are you telling me that you have used the same sensor for 60 days in a row? No issues? I am so on board for this. (Also how long can you use the same transmitter?) And where else can I find these hacks?

[@boulevardscared]

I'm thinking about that too! So nervous to try but will do! Hope it works

[@jeffblunt4406]

Thanks for this video. So how long are you getting accurate numbers after restart? A full 10 days?

[@dreamflight6000]

Sometimes 3 days.. Sometimes 10! It's so random for us.

[@jeffblunt4406]

​@@dreamflight6000 Sorry to keep asking questions, but what happens when the sensor starts to go bad? Do you get errors or are the numbers just inaccurate? I have a Tandem pump with Control IQ which actually gives boluses for high BG readings (works really well). I'm a little worried about the pump giving me a bolus for a "high" BG based on inaccurate readings. Appreciate any thoughts you have!

[@elizatherocker]

Jeff Blunt I mostly get no signal errors. Some inaccurate readings too tho