MM CGMS lasting 14 days!

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Permalink Reply by Terry O'Rourke on October 3, 2009 at 10:17pm

You should be able to get the sensor life you hope for with the Dexcom. I started using the 7+ on September 4. I got 8 days on the first sensor, 16 days on the second, and I'm on day 6 of the third sensor.

I bought a product called Skin-Tac that I apply to my skin before I stick on the sensor. I'm thinking that I should be able to get at least two weeks on each sensor.

Good luck with your new 7+. It's really great when it can wake you up at night to treat a low.

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Permalink Reply by Jessie on June 18, 2009 at 10:49am

That's amazing! The minimed people on the help line were telling me not to go longer than 3 days, but I don't listen to that (they have to cover their butts to avoid having problems with the FDA). Plus, I have so many problems with inserting and my sensor is a lot more accurate on the 5th and 6th day than the first day. I am going to try and stretch this sensor out and see if I can go for 9 days :) Thanks for the tip!

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Permalink Reply by KiwiRox on August 31, 2009 at 2:33pm

They aren't allowed to tell you how to extend the life after 3 days.

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Permalink Reply by Donna Heun on June 26, 2009 at 3:59pm

I use the Minimed CGMS and wear them for seven days with good accuracy. (7 days so I can always change on the same day since I can't remember if I changed or lied to my sensor). By leaving the sensors in so long, does anyone have problems with scar tissue? I have been using CGMS for about 1 1/2 years now and always use the same area becuase I am thin and it is hard to find enough fat. For the last few months I have been having trouble with accuracy so finally tried a new area and it is working so much better. What do you all think? Has anyone tried the back of the arm. It's a little risky but if my husband helps me with it I am thinking it may work.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Faust on September 2, 2009 at 8:20pm

I use the MM CGM and regularly get 9 to 15 days out of a sensor. The most I've gotten is 17 days. Unfortunately I accidently pulled the sensor out taking off my shirt. I've been weqaring mine on my arms for three months now. I find my values are more accurate than any other site I've tried.

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Permalink Reply by Alicia on September 29, 2009 at 1:59pm

I am amazed at the length of time everyone can get out of their sensors! I always get better accuracy through day 4-6 but never have tried to go any further. I'm afraid of infection but it doesn't seem like anybody is experiencing that. I'm going to have to give this a try!

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Permalink Reply by Ron on October 4, 2009 at 9:02pm

It's good to see that everyone is having good results. I have the MM722+CGMS and things have been just great for me. 8 days of sensor life is the best I've gotten so far. Leading up to the end of day 8, my results where just getting too bad. I have learned that proper calibration is the KEY to effective CGMS results. I have hypo unawareness and the "trend" feature has really been a life saver for me. My bg readings these past 30 days have never been better. I'm type 1 going past 25 years now and I am most thankful to have this technology at this time in my life.

I wish you all much success in this journey we all are travelling on.
Ron

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Permalink Reply by Margaret on November 18, 2009 at 1:35pm

Go to http://www.dandtheguy.com to read his latest blog about the length of time the transmitters can last: "Yesterday I received a letter from Medtronic, informing me of a new approval after some recent changes to their CGMS products. Medtronic has completed a study titled “An Inpatient Evaluation of Six-Day Subcutaneous Glucose Sensor Performance” which proved that sensors can be used for 6 days instead of 3. Additionally, sensors where also tested in alternate sites, instead of just the abdomen. "

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