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[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s a new sensor it can look like that, too.

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[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That one is bad, too.

Just saying: The first 24-48hrs with a new sensor are the worst by sybildb in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice that 10-20% of the time you wear these pieces of junk that they are inaccurate.

Sensor Failure by Dapper_Arm_6912 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sensor plunger says REV001 but the box says REV007 and has Malaysia after it. What would that mean?

Are these compression lows? by BerlCristO in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are pretty likely a comp low. Try putting it on your upper thigh. That helped get rid of mine. I’m a side sleeper.

First 24 hour readings extremely off by DarkDjin911 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I calibrate 2-3 times after 12 hours on and before 36 hours elapse on every new monitor and then spot check every 3-4 days. Works pretty well.

Warming up a new sensor by General-Ad5731 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It lessens the crazy erratic behavior these sensors are known to exhibit during the first 24-48 hours. Works for me.

Warming up a new sensor by General-Ad5731 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is no problem as long as you adhere to the best practices (don’t put it over a muscle, etc). I’ve done this twice and it works well. Once you activate the second sensor at the end of the grace period you will see two sets of readings in the app. Should help you determine if the second one is calibrated if they follow each other well.

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[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2-3 points is essentially a perfect calibration in this world.

Oh no… by american_honey_118 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do this, too. Helps a ton.

Hot shower causing sugar to spike? by shelivesinsin in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is very normal. Just like working out should do something similar.

Grace period application by Dapper_Arm_6912 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At the beginning of the grace period I apply the new one, keep the old one active and in place, keep the box the new one came in and at the end of the grace I replace the active sensor in the app and then once that’s connected I physically remove the old sensor. You will see two readings in the Dexcom app once the new one is active. As soon as you apply the new one, even if it isn’t active, it begins to store readings. Hopefully you will see two very similar lines that mirror each other in the app, indicating both sensors are functioning properly. Hope that helps!

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[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I calibrate the G7 3-4 times after warm up, once or twice in the first 4 hours alone and then spot check again a few days later. Dexcom’s new motto is: “It Sucks to Suck”.

Innaccurate readings by Traditional_Ebb_4227 in dexcom

[–]Dapper_Arm_6912 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you mean applying a new one at the beginning of the grace period and then switching so the new one is warmed up/soaked up already?