CGM sensors...getting them to last longer

[Darryl]

Originally Posted by Mommy To 4

Oh, so maybe this is why we never get more than 7 days? So you just disconnect the shell part and reconnect, then restart?

Yes, at the end of day 7 you must unplug and re-plug the sensor, and see it light up, then select New Sensor on the CGM. We do this on the end of day 6 to accomplish the New Sensor and re-plug at the same time. Then the sensor is good until day 8 or 9 if we're lucky.

[Darryl]

Originally Posted by Knittingfor4

Sorry to butt in here, but just wondering - do you tell anyone that you are doing this? The dr., the reps, whoever, or is this something to be kept under your hat? Is there a risk of infection leaving it in longer?

We've used 7 days at a time for 5-1/2 years, no problems. No point in telling the Dr., all they can really do is advise you against it. In my opinion between saving $42 a sensor, getting a 6+ day run of accurate readings, putting less holes in my dd, and 5 years doing so without any problems, a sensor should be left in until the ISIG/BG ratio begins to drop then it should be replaced - usually day 7 or 8 for us.

[Lizzy731]

Originally Posted by Darryl

We've used 7 days at a time for 5-1/2 years, no problems. No point in telling the Dr., all they can really do is advise you against it. In my opinion between saving $42 a sensor, getting a 6+ day run of accurate readings, putting less holes in my dd, and 5 years doing so without any problems, a sensor should be left in until the ISIG/BG ratio begins to drop then it should be replaced - usually day 7 or 8 for us.

Just want to say that I totally agree. My cde encourages us to use the sensor for a week at a time.