@@JessDaBest475 Awww, poor kid. I bet after a few pain free sensors, she'll not even worry about it. I can see this being scary at that age though. The anticipation (expecting it to hurt), the size of the sensor applicator, the loud sound it makes when you click the button to apply the sensor. It can be intimidating. At least there shouldn't be any actual 'real' pain though. I'm hoping the best for both you and your kid.
One hint to consider: If you use the overpatch (I do), don’t apply it until your sensor has warmed up and is sending data. I have had a few G7 sensors warm up, then immediately send a “sensor failure” message. This usually means that the whisker probe bent sideways on application and did not pierce the skin. There is no remedy for this; you have to apply a new sensor. Dexcom has been very good about sending me free replacements when that has happened (there is an online form you can submit). But since the overpatches are easy to ruin during application (if you accidentally touch the adhesive, you’ll end up with folds and crumples while trying to disentangle your fingers), and since you only get one per sensor, you want to make sure you have an operating sensor before wasting an overpatch. Finally, Dexcom does not offer replacement G7 overpatches - you can obtain them for the G6, but apparently Dexcom hasn’t stocked up enough of the G7 patches to offer them. That being said, the adhesive on the G7 is much better than on the G6 and - as you note - the overpatches are not always necessary for normal wear.
@@ndhender20 Hi! Things can change over seven months! Yes, I still use the G7 overpatches, BUT Dexcom finally began making extra overpatches available. In fact, they even come in a variety of colors and designs if you are interested. If you contact their customer service (or just go onto their website) you can order them. I think they will give you a certain number for free. No idea if they charge for the fancy colors and designs. I don’t think that Crystal (the woman who runs this channel; I’m probably misspelling her name) uses the overpatches, but Dexcom has sent out emails basically warning users that they aren’t going to be as free and easy about replacing faulty sensors if you don’t use the overpatches (although I don’t know how they’d know if people fibbed about it). And here’s some more news: Dexcom has significantly improved both the sensor quality and the sensor adhesive backing for the G7 sensors in the past several months (I think she did a video on the improvements). The sensors have a longer range, pair up with app and reader more quickly, fail less, and have fewer issues like “compression lows.” The adhesive on the back of the sensors is now stronger than the overpatch adhesive, and can sometimes make it painful to peel off if you don’t use an adhesive remover (which I hate because it leaves an oily, messy residue that is hard to clean off). Also, the overpatches themselves seem to be less prone to wrinkling than they used to be. They do seem to be easier to apply to someone else than to yourself, so if you have a willing partner, you might want to promise them nice things or money if they’ll apply the overpatch for you. I still don’t put on the overpatch until the sensor warms up and pairs with the app and the reader, but I haven’t had one fail in the last few months, so that’s mainly just habit. I’m sure this is a lot more than you really wanted to know; I hope I answered your questions!
Using a Q tip apply rubbing alcohol to the sensor tape, keep applying more rubbing alcohol until the tape starts to lift off the skin. In a few minutes the sensor can be easily lifted off.
@@DiabetesStrong I also found your video on starting the G7 useful when I first got one. One thing I'm curious about is when you insert the new sensor and let it warm up before switching on the app, did you notice if the clock starts on the new sensor when you insert or when you pair it in the app?
I've put the sensor on both my stomach and my arms, and both areas work. The big problem I have with putting it on my stomach is that I'm a hairy guy, and pulling the sensor off of a hairy stomach is no picnic. Per your tip, I'm going to give the Uni-Solve adhesive remover a try.
The hair is an issue for me as well. I haven't tried on my stomach yet and so far have rotated location on my arm which I shave first with hair clippers. I can manage about every other patch before I need to touch it up.
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in April, a week before my 58th birthday. My older brother recommended it to me because he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 10 years ago and he really likes their products. I placed the sensor on the back of my arm the first time; it came out in 6 days. It did NOT adhere to the back of your arm very well at all! I called my brother and asked him if he had ever run into the problem of his sensor ever coming out when he applied it to the back of his arm, or anywhere else for that matter. He said no and told me how he never has a problem with it coming loose for 10 days. Like him, I place mine on my abdomen - BUT - after cleaning the site with an alcohol prep pad and letting it dry for 10-15 seconds, I use a Skin Tac Wipe in the same place, wait 30 seconds so the area is tacky, and then I place my G7 Sensor. Not one time since I started using Skin Tac has my sensor even come loose. Swimming, showering, soaking in the tub, even sweating, my sensor stays in place for the full 10 days without any problems! FYI, I don't use the overpatch now either; I don't need to. *You can purchase Skin Tac Wipes from Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc. A box of 50 from Wal-Mart was $15.00 with free shipping. That's a whole lot less expensive than ordering additional overpatches online! ~APRIL LIPKE
I am new to Dexcom Was using Libre 14 day but would find it being close to blood tests but a lot of times 59-100 pts off. I really like the Dexcom a lot And you my friend really have made a good instructor. Must be a teacher! Thanks again
Yes, I'm very sad about it. It will be discontinued in the US this year. My pharmacy (CVS) just wrote me that it will no longer be available as of April and might be hard to get already now. I'm trying to stockpile and delay the inevitable
Have you found a way to extend the life of G7? I saw your video for extending G6 and did that for about 6 months until I upgraded to G7.. thank you!!! I saved a solid chunk of $$ over those 6 months thanks to you
I strongly suggest the application of skin tac to the skin, accompanied by an overpatch, to enhance adhesion. It's important to note that varying skin types may yield diverse outcomes.
I also try to put my CGM on after a shower. And let it sit on my skin for a minimum 24 hours before my next shower. It seems to help with it sticking better and lasting the entire 10 days. 👍👍
Okay so today my doctor kinda just popped one on me today for the first time (i had been avoiding them bc they kinda freak me out) so im a little confused on how its actually made/works? I saw this big needle before she put it in my arm, is that needle not in my arm at all but only the small sensor? If so i feel SO much better about it being on me now. But im still not used to it yet :(
Another awesome video thank you so much. Can the app track two sensors that installed at the same time in the body such as one in the arm and one in the stomach. Also, have you found that the sensor on the stomach is just accurate as the arm? Thank you
Where in the stomach do you actually put it such as? Can you put it close to your bellybutton and I assume on the left or right hand side of your belly button it would register fine?
@@rcorser1 you don't want to put it too close to the belly button. My rule of thumb is that the tape shouldn't touch the edge of my belly button. But I place it anywhere from just below the belly button up to right below the ribs
@@rcorser1 here's my latest video on placements: th-cam.com/video/oifd5lyMWaQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4sO4EeCsP4VB_-hy I use Dexcom G7 as an example but there isn't much difference except that I don't like the arm for Dexcom G7
OMG I cannot believe it. Here in Australia we are finally, yes finally getting the Dexcom G7. You guys in the US have had it available for ages and finally all us Ozzies can say goodbye to the 2 hours G6 warmup time, YAAAAAAYY!!!!
Did you ever figure out why it hurt? I’m getting ready to replace my first G7 (also the 1st sensor I’ve used be4). I was wondering if you don’t have it completely flat or not pushed down hard, then you might feel it the entire time? I’m hoping not to screw this up. My doctor helped with my first one and now I’m flying solo
thanks so much for the vid but awh, you didn't show removing the sensor. do you pull it straight up? lift and turn to the side? or? maybe another time?? ty.
My insurance allows me to pick up 3 months of sensors at a time, so I pay a monthly premium rather than for each individual sensor. If you buy them individually you pay for the 10-day wear.
The G7 is a PROBLEM. MARD of 8.1??? How can you tell?? I feel lucky if my G7 is within 30 pts of my meter reading. Ive been using the G7 since 10/23 when I gave up my G6 for the "better" G7. No. It isnt. It is a POS. Can you calibrate the G7?? Maybe. It is about 50/50. The G7 often rejects my calib. attempt. Why?? No reason given. Yesterday the G7 was higher than my meter by 70 points. Tried 7 times, over 40 minutes, to recalibrate it. It rejected 5 and the other two did not change the G7 reading at all. Maybe it doesnt like the FACT that it is inaccurate. The G7 is "out of range" 90% of the time. I am often within 18 inches of the phone and the sensor is still out of range. BS. Does the G7 work with the INPEN??? Nope. Not. At. All. Does the G7 work anywhere?? Nope. "Only on your upper arm" say the Dexcom tech. support. They told me this is stated on their website. No. It is not. Watch the sensor before you put it on. Ive had 2 sensors that had the needle OUTSIDE of the proper injection location. Both did NOT work. Do you use the sensor tape thing they give you?? Another POS failure. What they DO NOT tell you is that it is IMPOSSIBLE to remove. After removing it, I picked up the 47 little pieces of sticky stuff and threw them away. I wanted to toss the G7, too. Their sensor sticky things are like using wet tissue paper. When you try to remove it, it simple tears apart. You remove it tiny piece by tiny piece. Of course, you scratch your arm red with these 125 attempts to tear the fkg thing off. Utter BS. Often, the G7 will go from 130 to 190 to 250 to 320 in less than an hour. I check my meter and BG is 220. WTF?? No idea. G7 usually rejects a recalib. during these temporary insanity periods. There are SO MANY more issues with this POS G7. I am done. Going back to the G6. G7 = worthless POS that Dexcom refuses to fix.
I’ve worn it on my lower back and that worked fine. Only issue was that I sometimes got compression lows when driving as the sensor pushed against the seat
I have used 5 sensors now. I have had to call four times because they came off. I spend over two hours in the pool, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The adhesive does not like being in water multiple times. I am not willing to give up volleyball for the G7. I call and they send me a replacement.
And you should not have to give up volleyball or being in the pool. Have you tried applying skin tac below the sensor? or use another overlay tape? I like the Skingrip tapes
@DiabetesStrong I have four patch cover tape products. The one that comes with the sensor is junk. The colored one lasts two days. I bought a bracelet that physically holds the sensor on. This has got me through two days so far in the pool.
I have quite oily skin so I have to use skin-tac to keep the sensor on my body, but I really think that the Dexcom adhesive might actually stick to me without an adhesion promotor. I've used the Libre 2 and Libre 3 and they always fell off before even 10 days. I just got done with my first 10 days with the Dexcom G7 and it hasn't really peeled at all, but I did use skin-tac.
Lol. The relief I got when you said it can sometimes be a bit difficult to unscrew them. I have been feeling so wimpy unscrewing them. 😀 Now, onto depressing the button! Oh my, it gives me a hard time and I am getting a complex about item. I see you did it index finger in the button and the ring finger beside the button. Seems like it might work better than what I was doing. I will try that with my next sensor. Thanks!!
I have severe arthritis and nerve damage in both hands. I can manage to get a sensor on my arm but it's a challenge. Fortunately I have someone to help most of the time. I'll probably try my stomach next time I'm forced to do it on my own.
I lost my first sensor because the green overlay pulled away the sensor and I lost a $150 sensor I had to pay out of pocket because Tricare will not cover it unless I am taking insulin. But the sensor lets me know when my sugar is getting high and all i have to do is work out to get the sugar down.
Just started using my Dexcom G7 and I'm wondering if it is waterproof when taking a shower. I've bought the Levels patch that covers the whole sensor so making it waterproof.Don't know if it's necessary to cover the sensor...
The sensor is waterproof so you don't have to cover it when you shower or go for a swim. If you spend a lot of time in the water it can start to peel off and that's when the overlay tapes really come in handy
Thanks for all videos. But I’m active and do yoga, windsurfing with wetsuits, and others. I used sensors on arm, side, stomach,and leg. Leg and stomach worked but pulled hair. I always use the overlay tape. But it seems that they come off frequently. I will try to put medical tape over the edges of the sensor. Have you tried this?
I’ve started using the Skingrip overlay tape without the cutout. That’ll last me about a week and is easy to replace without pulling off the sensor. I think it works similarly to sports tape
No. But check out Ginger (www.youtube.com/@DiabetesNerd). I don't think she has posted about T1D and pregnancy on her TH-cam yet, but she has written a book about it and have posted a lot on Instagram
The first 24 hours can be somewhat inaccurate but outside that you should accept more than the +/-20 when blood sugars are steady. I find it helps to calibrate the sensor if inaccurate and blood sugars are steady
I'm such a sissy haha, just got my g7 a few minutes ago, and I'm sitting here with the applicator scared to use it as I know it's going to hurt >.
👏🏽 awesome. I'm glad it didn't hurt
I’m nervous I’m going to replace my 2yr old’s tonight, while see sleep
@@JessDaBest475 Awww, poor kid. I bet after a few pain free sensors, she'll not even worry about it.
I can see this being scary at that age though. The anticipation (expecting it to hurt), the size of the sensor applicator, the loud sound it makes when you click the button to apply the sensor. It can be intimidating.
At least there shouldn't be any actual 'real' pain though.
I'm hoping the best for both you and your kid.
One hint to consider: If you use the overpatch (I do), don’t apply it until your sensor has warmed up and is sending data. I have had a few G7 sensors warm up, then immediately send a “sensor failure” message. This usually means that the whisker probe bent sideways on application and did not pierce the skin. There is no remedy for this; you have to apply a new sensor. Dexcom has been very good about sending me free replacements when that has happened (there is an online form you can submit). But since the overpatches are easy to ruin during application (if you accidentally touch the adhesive, you’ll end up with folds and crumples while trying to disentangle your fingers), and since you only get one per sensor, you want to make sure you have an operating sensor before wasting an overpatch. Finally, Dexcom does not offer replacement G7 overpatches - you can obtain them for the G6, but apparently Dexcom hasn’t stocked up enough of the G7 patches to offer them. That being said, the adhesive on the G7 is much better than on the G6 and - as you note - the overpatches are not always necessary for normal wear.
Do U now use the G7 over-patches? If so do U still have the issue mentioned in Ur last comment with connection? 🤔
@@ndhender20 Hi! Things can change over seven months! Yes, I still use the G7 overpatches, BUT Dexcom finally began making extra overpatches available. In fact, they even come in a variety of colors and designs if you are interested. If you contact their customer service (or just go onto their website) you can order them. I think they will give you a certain number for free. No idea if they charge for the fancy colors and designs. I don’t think that Crystal (the woman who runs this channel; I’m probably misspelling her name) uses the overpatches, but Dexcom has sent out emails basically warning users that they aren’t going to be as free and easy about replacing faulty sensors if you don’t use the overpatches (although I don’t know how they’d know if people fibbed about it).
And here’s some more news: Dexcom has significantly improved both the sensor quality and the sensor adhesive backing for the G7 sensors in the past several months (I think she did a video on the improvements). The sensors have a longer range, pair up with app and reader more quickly, fail less, and have fewer issues like “compression lows.” The adhesive on the back of the sensors is now stronger than the overpatch adhesive, and can sometimes make it painful to peel off if you don’t use an adhesive remover (which I hate because it leaves an oily, messy residue that is hard to clean off). Also, the overpatches themselves seem to be less prone to wrinkling than they used to be. They do seem to be easier to apply to someone else than to yourself, so if you have a willing partner, you might want to promise them nice things or money if they’ll apply the overpatch for you. I still don’t put on the overpatch until the sensor warms up and pairs with the app and the reader, but I haven’t had one fail in the last few months, so that’s mainly just habit. I’m sure this is a lot more than you really wanted to know; I hope I answered your questions!
Watching this was so much easier than trying to read the instructions! Thank you.
Glad it helped!
How often u change it
@@estherjones6930 it lasts 10 days
Using a Q tip apply rubbing alcohol to the sensor tape, keep applying more rubbing alcohol until the tape starts to lift off the skin. In a few minutes the sensor can be easily lifted off.
You have helped me more with your videos than any other DexCom videos ever have. Thank you.
Happy to hear that. Thank you
@@DiabetesStrong I also found your video on starting the G7 useful when I first got one. One thing I'm curious about is when you insert the new sensor and let it warm up before switching on the app, did you notice if the clock starts on the new sensor when you insert or when you pair it in the app?
@@DiabetesStrong I replaced the sensor this morning and checked. The lifespan of the sensor starts counting at insertion.
@@HariSeldon913 yes, that’s what I’ve seen as well
Amazing how things have changed with managing diabetes since I was a kid
I put my Dexcom G7 on my upper chest no issues at all and no loss signal,
I've put the sensor on both my stomach and my arms, and both areas work. The big problem I have with putting it on my stomach is that I'm a hairy guy, and pulling the sensor off of a hairy stomach is no picnic. Per your tip, I'm going to give the Uni-Solve adhesive remover a try.
The hair is an issue for me as well. I haven't tried on my stomach yet and so far have rotated location on my arm which I shave first with hair clippers. I can manage about every other patch before I need to touch it up.
Shave the area where you plan to apply the sensor.
You didn't talk about the clear plastic must disappear before you push the button
Is this safe?
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in April, a week before my 58th birthday. My older brother recommended it to me because he was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 10 years ago and he really likes their products.
I placed the sensor on the back of my arm the first time; it came out in 6 days. It did NOT adhere to the back of your arm very well at all! I called my brother and asked him if he had ever run into the problem of his sensor ever coming out when he applied it to the back of his arm, or anywhere else for that matter. He said no and told me how he never has a problem with it coming loose for 10 days. Like him, I place mine on my abdomen - BUT - after cleaning the site with an alcohol prep pad and letting it dry for 10-15 seconds, I use a Skin Tac Wipe in the same place, wait 30 seconds so the area is tacky, and then I place my G7 Sensor. Not one time since I started using Skin Tac has my sensor even come loose. Swimming, showering, soaking in the tub, even sweating, my sensor stays in place for the full 10 days without any problems! FYI, I don't use the overpatch now either; I don't need to.
*You can purchase Skin Tac Wipes from Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc. A box of 50 from Wal-Mart was $15.00 with free shipping. That's a whole lot less expensive than ordering additional overpatches online! ~APRIL LIPKE
You're my lifeline of knowledge .
So I don't have to think too much in my crazy life.
I am new to Dexcom Was using Libre 14 day but would find it being close to blood tests but a lot of times 59-100 pts off. I really like the Dexcom a lot And you my friend really have made a good instructor. Must be a teacher! Thanks again
Thank you. First time I changed. Was nervous but it is on and warming up.
Did you hear that levemir is getting discontinued!
Yes, I'm very sad about it. It will be discontinued in the US this year. My pharmacy (CVS) just wrote me that it will no longer be available as of April and might be hard to get already now. I'm trying to stockpile and delay the inevitable
Have you found a way to extend the life of G7? I saw your video for extending G6 and did that for about 6 months until I upgraded to G7.. thank you!!! I saved a solid chunk of $$ over those 6 months thanks to you
I'm glad that went well for you. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like anyone has cracked the code on how to extend G7 just yet
I strongly suggest the application of skin tac to the skin, accompanied by an overpatch, to enhance adhesion. It's important to note that varying skin types may yield diverse outcomes.
I also try to put my CGM on after a shower. And let it sit on my skin for a minimum 24 hours before my next shower. It seems to help with it sticking better and lasting the entire 10 days. 👍👍
My Dexcom overlay tape fell off mid-way through the first night on the first one I used. I'm not buying the other tapes for $30 a box.
SUCH A GREAT SERIES. THANK YOU. I LOOK FORWARD TO WATCHING ALL OF THEM.
Being visually impaired I have found it easier to use the skin tacks rather than the adhesive overlays.
Okay so today my doctor kinda just popped one on me today for the first time (i had been avoiding them bc they kinda freak me out) so im a little confused on how its actually made/works? I saw this big needle before she put it in my arm, is that needle not in my arm at all but only the small sensor? If so i feel SO much better about it being on me now. But im still not used to it yet :(
The needle doesn’t stay in your arm, only the small sensor
Wow finally a real instructional video that is perfect thank you so much for that. I was a little apprehensive to do it, but its done....Again thanks
Great to hear!
Another awesome video thank you so much. Can the app track two sensors that installed at the same time in the body such as one in the arm and one in the stomach. Also, have you found that the sensor on the stomach is just accurate as the arm? Thank you
No, you can only have one sensor connected to the app at a time. And I get stellar readings when I wear it on my stomach
Where in the stomach do you actually put it such as? Can you put it close to your bellybutton and I assume on the left or right hand side of your belly button it would register fine?
Also, I thought you mentioned putting it on your thigh. Did you ever try that and what were the results?
@@rcorser1 you don't want to put it too close to the belly button. My rule of thumb is that the tape shouldn't touch the edge of my belly button. But I place it anywhere from just below the belly button up to right below the ribs
@@rcorser1 here's my latest video on placements: th-cam.com/video/oifd5lyMWaQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4sO4EeCsP4VB_-hy
I use Dexcom G7 as an example but there isn't much difference except that I don't like the arm for Dexcom G7
This seems more complicated than my free style libre. I got given one for free from a diabetes camp I attended and I haven’t tried it yet
OMG I cannot believe it. Here in Australia we are finally, yes finally getting the Dexcom G7. You guys in the US have had it available for ages and finally all us Ozzies can say goodbye to the 2 hours G6 warmup time, YAAAAAAYY!!!!
Yay 🥳
I wore my first G7 on the back of my arm. It was the most painful 10 days ever! I wear mine on my stomach
Did you ever figure out why it hurt? I’m getting ready to replace my first G7 (also the 1st sensor I’ve used be4).
I was wondering if you don’t have it completely flat or not pushed down hard, then you might feel it the entire time? I’m hoping not to screw this up. My doctor helped with my first one and now I’m flying solo
🤦🏽♀️
thanks so much for the vid but awh, you didn't show removing the sensor. do you pull it straight up? lift and turn to the side? or? maybe another time?? ty.
You peel it off like a bandaid. I like to use an adhesive remover or baby oil first. That helps the sensor come off more easily
Great idea way to many sensor failures one in three are bad
Am gonna have to pay the price of the 7 every 2 weeks?
My insurance allows me to pick up 3 months of sensors at a time, so I pay a monthly premium rather than for each individual sensor. If you buy them individually you pay for the 10-day wear.
@@DiabetesStrong thank you for the info
Does it matter with using the same arm to apply sensor each time.
Thank you this was very helpful to watch and learn how to use it on my mom. ❤
Great demo! Thank you
Ive been using dexcom and love it...however, i put on new sensor today and the "pairing phrase" doesnt come up. Qhat am i doing wrong?
Try turning your Bluetooth off and on. If you can’t make it work you might have to call Dexcom
Only one overlay tape comes in the box so when you replace it you just don’t use any overlay tape??
Yes, and you can't buy/order more Dexcom tapes. I've started buying the Skingrip G7 overlay tapes without the cutouts.
@@DiabetesStrong Thank you so much. Blessings Always 🙏🏽💙
What is C marked? I want to wear mine on the stomach too
FDA clears CGMs before they can be sold in the US. CE mark is similar but for EU as well as Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein.
I'm looking forward to switching to G7... I'm on my second to last G6 sensor. Yay!!!
The G7 is a PROBLEM. MARD of 8.1??? How can you tell?? I feel lucky if my G7 is within 30 pts of my meter reading. Ive been using the G7 since 10/23 when I gave up my G6 for the "better" G7. No. It isnt. It is a POS. Can you calibrate the G7?? Maybe. It is about 50/50. The G7 often rejects my calib. attempt. Why?? No reason given. Yesterday the G7 was higher than my meter by 70 points. Tried 7 times, over 40 minutes, to recalibrate it. It rejected 5 and the other two did not change the G7 reading at all. Maybe it doesnt like the FACT that it is inaccurate. The G7 is "out of range" 90% of the time. I am often within 18 inches of the phone and the sensor is still out of range. BS. Does the G7 work with the INPEN??? Nope. Not. At. All. Does the G7 work anywhere?? Nope. "Only on your upper arm" say the Dexcom tech. support. They told me this is stated on their website. No. It is not. Watch the sensor before you put it on. Ive had 2 sensors that had the needle OUTSIDE of the proper injection location. Both did NOT work. Do you use the sensor tape thing they give you?? Another POS failure. What they DO NOT tell you is that it is IMPOSSIBLE to remove. After removing it, I picked up the 47 little pieces of sticky stuff and threw them away. I wanted to toss the G7, too. Their sensor sticky things are like using wet tissue paper. When you try to remove it, it simple tears apart. You remove it tiny piece by tiny piece. Of course, you scratch your arm red with these 125 attempts to tear the fkg thing off. Utter BS. Often, the G7 will go from 130 to 190 to 250 to 320 in less than an hour. I check my meter and BG is 220. WTF?? No idea. G7 usually rejects a recalib. during these temporary insanity periods. There are SO MANY more issues with this POS G7. I am done. Going back to the G6. G7 = worthless POS that Dexcom refuses to fix.
I’m a tummy sleeper and I keep my arms up above my head. There’s pressure on my sensor area. Can I wear it on my back?
I’ve worn it on my lower back and that worked fine. Only issue was that I sometimes got compression lows when driving as the sensor pushed against the seat
I have used 5 sensors now. I have had to call four times because they came off.
I spend over two hours in the pool, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The adhesive does not like being in water multiple times.
I am not willing to give up volleyball for the G7.
I call and they send me a replacement.
And you should not have to give up volleyball or being in the pool. Have you tried applying skin tac below the sensor? or use another overlay tape? I like the Skingrip tapes
@DiabetesStrong
I have four patch cover tape products. The one that comes with the sensor is junk. The colored one lasts two days.
I bought a bracelet that physically holds the sensor on. This has got me through two days so far in the pool.
You are definitely making an effort! Frustrating that it's not working better. And I agree, I don't like the Dexcom overlay tape either
@@jbbrown7907 Which bracelet and tape do you use?
@HeyYall398
I've tried four tape overlays. Non have worked.
The bracelet was in Amazon for, I think, $8.
I have quite oily skin so I have to use skin-tac to keep the sensor on my body, but I really think that the Dexcom adhesive might actually stick to me without an adhesion promotor. I've used the Libre 2 and Libre 3 and they always fell off before even 10 days. I just got done with my first 10 days with the Dexcom G7 and it hasn't really peeled at all, but I did use skin-tac.
Are you suppose to choose a different spot each time you change it?
Yes, you want to move it around. For example from arm to arm.
Only to avoid skin irritation, no impact from the needle or wire.
Lol. The relief I got when you said it can sometimes be a bit difficult to unscrew them. I have been feeling so wimpy unscrewing them. 😀
Now, onto depressing the button! Oh my, it gives me a hard time and I am getting a complex about item. I see you did it index finger in the button and the ring finger beside the button. Seems like it might work better than what I was doing. I will try that with my next sensor. Thanks!!
Ha! I know what you mean. Those sensors are not for people with weak hands. I'm glad it was helpful
I have severe arthritis and nerve damage in both hands. I can manage to get a sensor on my arm but it's a challenge. Fortunately I have someone to help most of the time. I'll probably try my stomach next time I'm forced to do it on my own.
@@emrysfevre8087 I'm surprised they made a product that requires so much hand strength. I'm glad you have help
the tape is great for when you want to shower keeps the sensor on
His meter shows nothing 2 days left wd dr ofc😂😢
Thank you ❤
In hopefully anticipation of getting my G7s soon….research has led me to something called soaking. As always I have come to you for the truth. Thanks.
Thanks. You can do soaking (some call it vetting) with G7 but it will cut into the sensor duration
@@DiabetesStrong so you wear the current one and the new one for a short period of time?
@@MrTomengle yes
@@DiabetesStrong Thanks. And...I got an email from BCBS Medicare Advantage yesterday stating they were going to cover my G7! Yay me!!
I lost my first sensor because the green overlay pulled away the sensor and I lost a $150 sensor I had to pay out of pocket because Tricare will not cover it unless I am taking insulin. But the sensor lets me know when my sugar is getting high and all i have to do is work out to get the sugar down.
Try reaching out to Dexcom and see if they’ll send you a replacement. They are pretty good with that
Can it get wet when taking a shower?
Yes, you can also go swimming with it. The sensor and transmitter are waterproof
Why did you put in on the side of your arm instead of thd back of your arm?
Just started using my Dexcom G7 and I'm wondering if it is waterproof when taking a shower. I've bought the Levels patch that covers the whole sensor so making it waterproof.Don't know if it's necessary to cover the sensor...
The sensor is waterproof so you don't have to cover it when you shower or go for a swim. If you spend a lot of time in the water it can start to peel off and that's when the overlay tapes really come in handy
Thanks - SUPER clear!
Thank you for these information 👍🙋♂️
Also.. do u have to alternate spots or can u use the same area repeatedly? (I have mine on my left arm, would i need to do the next one to my right?)
You should alternate where you insert the sensor
Will my t-connect app I use with the g-6 work or do I have to install a new app on my phone
That I don't know... I know you have to update the pump for it to work with Dexcom G7, but I don't know about the app
Think I will try it on my stomach to avoid compression issues, as I sleep on my sides.
If ohacef on the back of the arm you will not get compression lows, on the side like in the video can cause compression lows.
Thanks for all videos. But I’m active and do yoga, windsurfing with wetsuits, and others. I used sensors on arm, side, stomach,and leg. Leg and stomach worked but pulled hair. I always use the overlay tape. But it seems that they come off frequently. I will try to put medical tape over the edges of the sensor. Have you tried this?
I’ve started using the Skingrip overlay tape without the cutout. That’ll last me about a week and is easy to replace without pulling off the sensor. I think it works similarly to sports tape
Hypafix tape is great and can be replaced w/o pulling the sensor off.
Did you ever get pregnant with T1D?
No. But check out Ginger (www.youtube.com/@DiabetesNerd). I don't think she has posted about T1D and pregnancy on her TH-cam yet, but she has written a book about it and have posted a lot on Instagram
Thank you!
This was so helpful!
@@Uniqueandlovelyllc awesome
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Is it effective on the stomach?
I find it to work really well on the stomach
@@DiabetesStrong had to switch to arm. Low readings constantly
Thank you! Also very pleasant & attractive presenter…
Dex com G 7 is great but I wish they would increase the usage time to 14 days hopefully eventually for a month!
I think I heard the CEO say that they'll try to get G7 to 14 days. But let's see
Dexcom G7 doesn’t work for me… gives completely haywire readings… 136 on Dexcom G7 and at same time 91 on Glucometer…. now how can I rely on it???
The first 24 hours can be somewhat inaccurate but outside that you should accept more than the +/-20 when blood sugars are steady. I find it helps to calibrate the sensor if inaccurate and blood sugars are steady