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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on January 15, 2013 at 10:08pm

I'm sure it varies from person to person, but I can usually get about 10 days before the accuracy starts to wander. For me, this means it shows a fairly flat line when I'm really not so flat according to my meter. So it's a judgment call -- if I'm not sure about the sensor, I ditch it and put in a new one. Maybe I could have gotten more time out of it, but the reason I want it in the first place is to detect lows that I don't feel, not to speak of highs, and if it's not doing the job, it's time for a new one.

Permalink Reply by Biomuse on January 15, 2013 at 10:22pm

10-14 days for me. Like Natalie_c said, you need to keep an eye on it; varies from site to site.

Permalink Reply by SSD on January 15, 2013 at 10:25pm

I was able to squeeze 12 days out of my last sensor. The adhesive ended up coming off. It may have lasted longer.

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on January 16, 2013 at 4:50am

I've not gotten less than 2 weeks since the end of October - with accuracy. I slap on some Opsite Flexifix as soon as I insert it, and tend to use thigh/arm sites I'm awed by the accuracy as well.. no more false lows during the night as I had with the seven+.

Permalink Reply by A. Kelsey Metcalf on January 16, 2013 at 8:39am

With the Seven I've gotten 21 days, but the G4 hasn't quite lasted that long yet. Mostly because I've knocked them off accidentally right around 7 days. I've been really busy lately and kept putting off taping them when I noticed they were coming loose...

Permalink Reply by David S on February 3, 2013 at 7:31am

Bram - How much time did you end up getting out of your sensor? I'm still in the first week of mine.

Permalink Reply by Bram on February 3, 2013 at 9:54am

Hi David - I got 8 days on my first sensor. It was starting to fall off and the tape I was using was making my stomach really itchy, so I took it off. I am thinking if I get a good insertion than it should last more.

Permalink Reply by David S on February 7, 2013 at 9:12am

I just restarted my sensor this morning. The adhesive seems to be holding pretty well, just coming up a bit at the the edges. I'm anxious to see how long it lasts. I'm still getting accurate readings.

Permalink Reply by LukesMom on February 6, 2013 at 8:09pm

I keep reading about Opsite Flexifix...where do you purchase it?

Permalink Reply by Biomuse on February 6, 2013 at 9:03pm

http://www.healthykin.com/p-1231-smith-and-nephew-opsite-flexifix-t...

Yep, it's the bees knees.

Permalink Reply by jrtpup on February 7, 2013 at 5:02am

Google it, the price can vary widely. I use the 4" roll and cut 4 strips, one for each side. I've had the same roll for almost 2 years.

Permalink Reply by SSD on February 7, 2013 at 10:05am

I too use the 4" roll like everyone else. I cut a 3.75" long piece, fold it horizontally in half and cut a 1.5" half circle in the middle. Fit it right over the sensor and I'm off. I had the last sensor on for 19 days. No problem.

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