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      lis be likes your comment at
      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Every 9 days I have to have to change an infusion set after one day use to switch the sensor to the other side - come on deccom you can do better
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change infusion sites every other day rather than every 4th day. I’ve been doing this for years after I started to see my insulin requirements increase dramatically on the 3rd day. It’s not really “earlier than recommended” since my endo agrees with this schedule and writes my prescriptions to accommodate it.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I usually extend them rather than cut their longevity short. I am insulin resistant and if I don't refill pump at day 2 I can't get to day 3-4. So, I usually use it a day longer than instructed due to the refill. And before moving to G7 I would restart my CGM and get an average of 14 days with some rare, 21 day uses in the mix. Sadly, Dexcom has figured out how to make more money off us by forcing a restart every 10 days with a transmitter built in.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      Starting in 1996, my midriff has received more pounding than the Gaza strip. Both look similar. Consequently, I change frequently, every 2.5 days or so. Whatever the landscape will tolerate. 📄🖍️o(≧o≦)o🧸
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      I change my infusion site early if it's ripped off (obviously) or if I'm running high for no reason I can detect. Changing the site can sometimes help. I only change my CGM early if 1) it's going haywire with my numbers (reading high or low without cause) or 2) sometimes it's just convienant due to scheduling. But that's usually one day early.
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      How often do you change infusion or sensor sites earlier than recommended?
      Sites on my legs seem to get irritated with resultant higher glucoses by day 2, so I often change out these sites every 2 rather than 3 days.
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    Are you using any of the following continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGM) systems?

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    14 Comments

    1. Anita Stokar

      I just started the G7 but still have two G6 sensors that I will also use. They arrived as replacements after I had started my G7 sensors

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Molly Jones

      I am using my last Dexcom G6 and will be starting G7 within a week.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Ahh Life

      Among the other the squalls and scuffles of my soul, it appears the remaining G6’s are not working as well as the old ones. Anyone else experiencing this? ⚠️

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Patricia Dalrymple

        Ahh Life: I just started on G7 late March. Can you tell me what about them is not working? Is it that they stop reporting BGs or that they are way off compared to finger sticks? Mine seem to be working through their time and the couple of times I have checked, they are on BG track, but I’ve all but stopped fingersticks. Is that a mistake? Thank you in advance!

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
      2. Ahh Life

        Patricia Dalrymple — They go belly up 6 or 7 days in. They are also erratic in accuracy. 😣

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        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Janice B

      Waiting not so patiently for OmniPod to match with G7

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Vince Shockney

      One remaining G6 sensor in the cabinet before starting G7.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Lawrence S.

      I am on my third G7 sensor. So far, so good. No problems.
      Regarding Ahh Life’s comment about the G6 sensors. Yes, I found that my last bunch of G6 sensors only lasted 7 to 9 days. I wondered if it might have been a weakening transmitter? I don’t know. That problem is gone now, since I’m on the G7’s.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Eva

        I use the Libre 3. Readings are not as accurate as the Dexcom 7. But my insurance stopped covering Dexcom in 2024. So.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Bob Durstenfeld

      I am working through my last G6 transmitter and sensors, then on to G7.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. kristina blake

      G6 using BIQ. I fortuntely have about 8 months of g6 supplies, then (icking and screaming) will change to G7 ( I consider CIQ is a downgrade – the target is too high, and I make use of the temp basal. That will be a downgrade in my opinion, as will have to raise my target to 110 from 80)

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. KarenM6

      I’m on the Eversense E3.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Steven Gill

      I’ve been using Medtronic’s Guardian3 several years, last year Libre3, last fall Guardian4. I’ve had no issues with any CGM, although I don’t necessarily apply them on the suggested spot. If Eversence were to work with a delivery system I’d probably jump ship (imagine removing the transmitter when needed than reattach, have the sensor changed every 6 months?).

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. PamK

      Currently the Dexcom G6, but I’ve been approved for the G7. So, I will get the G7 at my next refill.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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