What's the record for the days a sensor has lasted?

I have used Medrtonic Cgm for over four years. For the last year I have been experimenting with keeping the sensor in as long as possible. I use the top of my thighs to insert the sensor. Twice I have made it to 21 days. Currently, I have a sensor inserted that has lasted 25 days and is still going with good accuracy and no infection. What's the longest anyone has been able to keep a sensor going?

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Permalink Reply by Sam on September 23, 2012 at 7:28pm

I also would like to know how! I'm a newbie to the CGM and am very excited about what I have read in this group. I hope I am not too late to join in - most of these posts are over a year old......
Do you just charge and reconnect? with or without a warm-up?

Permalink Reply by rickart on February 4, 2013 at 8:00pm

man What r u guys using? I use Dexcom, and 8 days (once) is its best...Ive heard there is another CGM out there - but is much more invasive..

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on February 4, 2013 at 9:43pm

Dexcom G4. Sam, don't know if this has been answered for you yet. On the Dexcom, you stop sensor, start sensor, enter the calibrations and it's good to go.

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