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      Greg Felton likes your comment at
      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Before the onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes, I, as a T1D, could get an appointment almost anytime I needed one. Now, I cannot get an appointment within 3 months, which is the time within I must see rhe doctor for Medicare benefits. My doctor cancelled 2 (half ) of my sppointments last year. Caused ma a lot of problems. I live in Florida, a place where modern medicine does not seem to have reached yet.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I routinely see my Endo every three months. At the end of my appointment I schedule the next quarterly meeting date. But if I ever have to reschedule it, then it takes anywhere from two to four weeks to find a time that works for us.
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      Mike S likes your comment at
      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      It all depends on the urgency of my needs. I’ve gotten in the next day before, but those days may be gone! It also depends on who I see. But these days, even the PA is often booked. Of course, cancellations happen, so that can be a factor as well.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
    • 20 hours, 36 minutes ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
    • 21 hours, 18 minutes ago
      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Switching to Medicare has created (seemingly) endless hours and day making this transition with all things diabetes related. We’re still in the midst of making this ā€˜delightful’ change. This week we learned that Medicare covers Either CGM stuff OR glucose test strips. Thank goodness that God is sovereign over all these details. He helps me walk through these challenges without despair.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The last 3 months have been filled with frustrating phone calls now that I switched back to traditional Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan. I have been fighting to get strips authorized in addition to CGM- they did not authorize them because I had no proof that I had a meter!! Crazy making! I had to write an appeal letter in order to get them, but finally got it worked out. I also had some pump replacement issues, trouble getting insulin, etc.
    • 21 hours, 25 minutes ago
      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
    • 21 hours, 26 minutes ago
      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Much too much time! Part of it, I know, is my own fault, for not keeping anxiety at bay when I have to sort out which plan will work best, annually. But it is something I dread, every single year. When I call to get some help understanding, the people are almost always very nice, but I have had times when the information was incorrect or not explained clearly. I usually commiserate with the person on the phone for having such an annoying system, and agreement seems to rule the day. But I never chose to make sorting out insurance management a career!
    • 21 hours, 28 minutes ago
      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I’m a reasonably satisfied MDI user with Lantus and Fiasp. I’ve looked into getting a pump but honestly, until I find one that does everything I want, I’ll probably hold off. My wish list for a pump: 1) no tubes 2) works well with Fiasp 3) controls that allow me to stay at my target of 70-90 mg/dl all night long.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      MDI for the past 60 years and do not see any alternative that I would prefer. The needles for my pens are so thin and sharp that they are painless (a far cry from the lancets I once used). chiefly, I am glad not to have to deal with setting up a pump and. Although I love my libre, I am not good candidate for having devices affixed to me. If my insulin delivery got interrupted they way i have interrupted my cgm service, I would have been in trouble. Furthermore, I have a track record of having both mechanicall and electronic things malfunction. (Seriously, I sometimes act as a beta-tester for technology folks. Maybe I push to many buttons?)
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I've had Tandem x2 and Dexcom since September. Previously on Medtronic for around 15 years. Grew to HATE the sensors and switched before the warranty on my last Medtronic was up. So far, I absolutely LOVE the Tandem and the Dexcom. I'm disappointed, however, in the amount of waste and plastic that this pair creates. Of course there will always be plastic waste from any pumps/sensors, but the amount of non-reusable stuff for insertions is ghastly.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      Have your doctor prescribe the syringes with .5 unit increments instead of the 1 unit syringes. Not quite a .1 unit which you are hoping for, but .5 is better than 1 unit increments.
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    If you wear a CGM, have you ever extended your sensor past its approved session duration?

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear a CGM, have you ever extended your sensor past its approved session duration?
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    41 Comments

    1. Chris Deutsch

      I heard that with the earlier Dexcom models (G4 G5?) the effective use could be extended beyond 14 days, but never tried. I do not want to do more finger sticks to be sure that my CGM’s #’s are accurate!! I am satisfied with the (great) performance of Dexcom’s G6. 🄰

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. connie ker

      The Abbott Freestyle Libre times out when it is time to change, so I have no choice in extending time worn.

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    3. Greg Felton

      I could extend sensor life with the earlier Dexcom sites, but not with the G6.

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    4. Thomas Hatton

      I did with the Medtronic CGM when it was only 3 days. Not with the latest CGM. It can run 7 days occasionally.

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    5. ConnieT1D62

      I used to be able to extend wear with the old Dexcom G5 and G6 sensors, but no longer with the current G6 sensors because they are hard-wired to shut off at 10 days. I don’t mind the 10 day duration, but I do wish they lasted for 14 days or longer so we didn’t have to change them so often.

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    6. Jonathan Strait

      My record was 47 days with the G6, just to see if I could. I still extend my sensors for two sessions because my readings are more accurate and stable with the second session. Beyond that they get kinda gross 🤮

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    7. Grey Gray

      Minimed 670g guardian 3 sensors unplug and recharge transmitter. Got 21 days in the back of arm before numbers started getting weird. Fortunately they have made it so the uninsured can afford them and I don’t have to do that anymore. Thank you minimed

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    8. Liz Avery

      I use the guardian sensors (Medtronic) which times out at seven days. If I knew a way to extend it, I would.

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    9. Jonathan Caplan

      I can’t. I would if I could but there is no possibility to do so with my Libre/Blucon.

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    10. Rob Smith

      Despite Dexcom’s efforts to f with us to try and preventand restarting, the DOC has prevailed! Popping out the transmitter is a pain though (now required with a software change by Dexcom). Typically get 20 days.

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    11. Bill Williams

      Has anyone figured out how to extend the Libre?

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    12. Eve Rabbiner

      Yes with dexcom g5 no with g6

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    13. kathy scott

      I don’t know how with Dexcom G6. As it is, the sensors frequently give wild numbers before the 10 days are up. Yet Dexcom/Tandem are really good about replacing sensors which don’t last the full 10 days. They are great!

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    14. john36m

      Still on the Dexcom G5. I always extend and get at least 13 days. Sometimes up to 24. I find after the first week it is much more accurate until end of life where it goes crazy. I tried a G6 for 1 week and got 14 days. At least for me, I was unimpressed with its accuracy. Hopefully when I have to go there, it will be better.

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    15. Gene Maggard

      With my G5 I used to do it all the time, typically at least two and maybe three “cycles”. Now I’m on G6 which is harder to do. But since I don’t pay anything for my sensors (thank you Medicare Advantage policy) I don’t worry about it anymore and just stick to the 10 days.

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    16. Gary Taylor

      I use the Medtronic Sensor 3. I always try to extend them. Take off the transmitter while leaving the sensor in. Recharge the transmitter and reattach. Then start the sensor like it is new. Sometimes it extends for 3 days (10 total) and I occasionally get 7 days (14 total). Once I get past the first 7 days, the sensor demands calibration more often, about every 6 hours instead of 12. I know the sensor is done when the readings get weird or the sensor goes into updating mode too often.

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    17. Nicholas Argento

      I did routinely with Dexcom G5 and earlier, and did for a while with G6 and extended to 14 days, but they made it hard to do now. I am no longer interested, because I use Control IQ and don’t want inaccurate readings being used by my pump. Prior versions of Dexcom required calibration, so you could be more sure it was aligned, but I think it is a bad idea to restart a non calibrated G6 beyond 10 days. If you do, do it in calibrate mode. There is a possible loss of accuracy with extension with no calibration- I would not trust it.

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    18. Derek West

      Like Gary Taylor I extend my Medtronic 3 by removing the transmitter, recharging it and starting it as if it is a new sensor. I get a second week out of it, but I was interested in his comments about the need for additional calibration, that does become an issue.

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    19. Rose Ryder

      Ha; my Dexcom G6 sensors rarely make it to 10 days. It’s a huge problem as insurance coverage is based on their FDA approved label.

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    20. Maureen Helinski

      I have extended the G6 following the you tube instructions, but I usually only get 2-3 more days.

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    21. Kristine Warmecke

      I was able to with the G5, I’ve had no luck with extending the G6.

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    22. Thomas Cline

      I always used my Dexcom G5 for 14 days. It was consistently MORE accurate the second week than the first. Because they work through an electrochemical reaction, I suspect they lasted longer for those with lower average blood sugar. Consequently without a design feature to block reuse, Dexcom couldn’t avoid some of us using them longer, since they had to last 7 days even for those with higher sugar. Since they are covered by my insurance, it was convenience rather than cost that led me to double their life this way, but it was a great convenience. I am furious that Dexcom no longer makes the G5 available (or, for that matter, the compact little G5 receiver). The G6 is purposely designed to prevent use beyond 10 days, and, for reasons that I fail to understand, has a new applicator design that generates far more waste plastic waste. I will bet that the G6, like the G5, would last longer for users with lower average blood sugar. But like everything else in our healthcare system, profit is the over-riding motive, and the G6 design is one of the best illustrations of the greed of companies like Dexcom.

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    23. Kathleen Begbie

      I rarely am able to get the full 10 days

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    24. Lucia Maya

      Yes. I’m lucky that even with the G6 I’m still able to make it restart and get another 9-10 days of good use from it. My insurance only covers 50% of the cost, so it’s a real help for me, plus very accurate still!

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    25. Tracy Jean

      I do extend the G6. Sometimes I will get 10 extra days, sometimes less. It helps build up a supply.

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    26. KarenM6

      I also have trouble getting the full 10 days let alone extending it beyond that. I only get about 8 days 55% of the time… a full 10 days 45% of the time, but that 45% will have errors closer to the 8 and 9 day mark.

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    27. cynthia jaworski

      Is it even possible with a libre?

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    28. John Highet

      Heck yeah I try every time to restart with my Dex G6. I usually only get 2-4 extra days, but once I got an extra 10. Those extra days build up and help save a little money.

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    29. Donald Cragun

      I did frequently when I had Dexcom G5’s (sometimes extending from the suggested 7 days to 28 days). I don’t with the G6.

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    30. Marie Seymour-Green

      No, but not for a lack of trying. (G6)

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    31. Molly Jones

      No. I want to make sure the BG’s it is reading are correct. They can start to become false a day before it’s ten day limitation sometimes. I cannot tell the cause: insertion site, was my BG not stable enough when I started, or is this sensor definitely tired. Another reason I do not do wear them past duration is I want to keep my skin lacking scar tissue so this can be continued.

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    32. Donna Condi

      I used to extend my G4’s and G5’s but don’t know how to extend a G6. I would get anywhere from five to 21 extra days.

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    33. poodlebone@yahoo.com

      With Medtronic’s original system (Sof-Sensors + Paradigm pumps) I always extended the sensor life as long as possible. When the Enlite sensors came out they didn’t even work at all for me so extending wasn’t an issue. Now I’m on the Guardian sensors and have tried to extend the life but only got an extra day or two from them with unpredictable results so I don’t bother.

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    34. Brenda Lipscomb

      With the Guardian and Medtronic 770g I get anywhere from 9-19 days from a sensor. Usually it averages 15-16 days for me. Someone asked “why” extend it? Because it saves me money. Until the last day that the sensor goes bad, the sensor and glucose meter are reasonably close.

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    35. Jeff Perzan

      Am on 770G – will have to try to recharge transmitter and then start as New.

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    36. Clare Fishman

      I normally wear my G6 for at least 2 sessions. I just stop the sensor after 10 days, pop the transmitter out, wait 20 minutes, start sensor and reinsert the transmitter. It remains very accurate for me. I always take a picture of the sensor code on my phone so I can enter that and avoid having to calibrate twice a day.

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    37. Ronald Troyer

      Thanks to all who have commented on extending the G6. I will definately start. Medicare doesn’t let the next order be sent until it’s too late to arrive and I’ve run out.

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    38. Brenda Pronschinske

      I have never tried. I am on Meftronic 670G and Guardian and the results are hardly ever accurate especially past Day 5-6. If they were accurate…do I just recharge the transmitter and Start New Sensor on the screen on the pump? The Diabetic Educator and Endocrinologist I have never mentioned a thing about doing this? It would be wonderful to extend them to save money… They are expensive. Going on 47 years as Type 1.

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    39. Bonnie Lundblom

      I did when I had the Dexcom CGM5, I’ve never tried extending the CGM6.

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    40. Ramona Maida

      i MAY JUST STOP WEARING IT AND HOPE MY SEVERE LOWS(20s-30s GLUCAGON TYPE LOWS. ) WILL BE NOTICED BEFORE TO LATE, The supply co. that my insurance is contracted with are very lax on shipping on time they make excuses constantly. have even tried to over charge ne, i keep all of my paperwork and prove them wrong. I know more than they do!! It took 5 months at first for supplies, they did not know they were contracted with my insurance, I had a 3 way conversation with Dexcom rep and supervisors of the supply company. I wish I knew how to re use the sensors.

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    41. Tamara Sumner

      I have the Dexcom G6 & have had trouble with it stopping early if I could get any of them to extend that would be helpful. How can you pop out the sensor?

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