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How long do you wear your sensor before replacing?

I haven't worn my sensor longer than the recommended seven days, but recently realized that many Dexcom users do. How long do you wear your…

Started by Dan

15 Sep 14, 2010
Reply by Jake

Using Two Transmitters

Double your pleasure, double you fun, two transmitters are better than one. La, La , La.....Lol! OK, enough of that. I know a lady who has…

Started by Richard157

15 Sep 11, 2010
Reply by roxylove

How water resistant is the reciever?

I have had my dexcom for a few weeks now. I run with it in the mornings and then wear it all day. Texas has been getting an unusual amount…

Started by jaynadems

11 Sep 10, 2010
Reply by Jan

Anyone want some Mastisol?

Hello Dex users,I have a nearly full 2 oz bottle and a little travel bottle of Mastisol adhesive to give away. It's the strongest stuff I'v…

Started by Laura G.

2 Sep 9, 2010
Reply by Jake

Letting Sensor "Warm-up?"

Hello,I've had my current sensor in for 14 days (14 days, tonight actually) and have gotten several short periods with ??? recently, so I t…

Started by roxylove

2 Sep 8, 2010
Reply by Scott K. Johnson

Dexcom and advertising

As an avid editorial newspaperman I don't usually have much time for advertising, but there are times when I think that good deals should b…

Started by Olaf R Saugen

2 Sep 8, 2010
Reply by Greg

Does sensor go in and out of compliance?

This AM was a real mess up.  I have been trusting the dex most days.  Today I am experiencing major differences in numbers.  Dex said 159 a…

Started by lisa c

18 Sep 8, 2010
Reply by Steve D

Experience with Sensors after 7 days?

Hello,My first sensor lasted 7 days, but accidentally tore it out because of poor adhesion.  My second sensor is on my arm and has been doi…

Started by roxylove

13 Sep 7, 2010
Reply by roxylove

I know it's bad, but...

...when I pull off an old sensor, the first thing I do is scratch the hell out of the site, and every spot in a 5 inch diameter around the…

Started by FHS

28 Sep 5, 2010
Reply by Steve D

Hair under Sensors

In the Dexcom manual, it says to shave before putting a sensor on to make it stick better. I ignored this advice, but really noticed, with…

Started by Jonah

3 Sep 4, 2010
Reply by Brad Ringer

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