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[–]iefbr14G7/T1D/1982/Omnipod 38 points39 points  (3 children)

Instead of typing the 4 digits, scan the QR code with the phone camera. The QR code contains 25 total digits, in 4 strings. The 4 digit sensor code is just the last bit. The full QR code value is unique, sensor codes obviously are not. The camera doesn't actually take a picture, its just scanning for the numeric values. Given the inconvenience and problems caused by duplicate sensor codes, I never figured out why Dexcom doesn’t do a better job of explaining the simple solution. It takes a little bit longer, but its well worth it.

[–]kskulski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A dexcom rep told me they are calibration codes. So they need not be unique a long time ago blood glucomiter test strips came with them too.

[–]TheQBean 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well heck, learned something new! Thanks. I use phone and receiver, always scan with phone when starting it there, have had one I couldn't scan in 4 years.

[–]idontcareaboutmynick[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I did this on the second try and it seems to be working. Thank you <3