How to Restart Your Dexcom G6 Sensor
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- I restarted my Dexcom G6, and to my surprise, it worked!
Easy guide to restarting your Dexcom G6 sensor after the 10-day wear time is up.
Please note that restarting your sensor isn’t an FDA-approved approach and if you do so it’s at your own risk.
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DISCLAIMER: Dexcom sensors are FDA cleared for wear on the abdomen only. I choose to wear it on my arms although that’s considered off label
I use cards that are thinner than a credit card. I ended up using a movie theater membership card. Works like a charm!
So I tried the credit card which ended with frustration after 20-25 minutes. Started scavenging and found an old guitar pick. Popped out in less than 30 seconds. Rockstar lifestyle for the win.
Thank you for this!
You rock young lady, I started dexcom 6 yesterday. Still don't understand everything about these darn things. Was told between finger sticks, dexcom readings there could a difference. boy howdy,don't know why as much 35 to 40 points. Other times between two there only 5 points? At any rate I appreciate your videos,thank you.
Thank you! Yes, the readings can differ quite a bit, sometimes that makes sense and sometimes it doesn't and you need to calibrate the sensor. If you haven't seen my "accuracy" video, you can find it here ua-cam.com/video/ipKdnTeaOLM/v-deo.html
This is brilliant - definitely worth a try! Thank you so much! My insurance will only allow my sensors in 30 day amounts. Sigh. I wish we could extend the transmitters too! I can’t always pick up on their exact day. Also, I feel we should all have at least 2 weeks of extra medications in case of any problems. (The last time I went to pick up insulin, they COULDN’T FIND it!) Stockpiling some extra is vital, imo.
What?! They couldn/t find it? And I agree, we should have at least 2 weeks of extra insulin and supplies
Thanks very helpful.
Awesome
I did this with the G3 many years ago. That worked most of the time, but I did not want to restart the sensor on all the new sites, for risk of infection or damaged skin. I am now about to go backwards from G7 to G6, as I am changing from Medtronic to Omnipod 5. Will begin training in early January. Already received the shipment of sensors, transmitter, receiver, etc. I may try to restart the sensor once a while with the G6.
great video. I am trying to see if it works just now :)
Let me know if it works for you. I haven't tried to do it again yet
I did this. With a sensor code it’s so much easier. I would suggest waiting until u have an old used code or even a new one from a new sensor cuz I can reuse them. But it definitely does work 😌
Each sensor has its own code and it is as if telling the sensor what to be calibrated to and until the end period of use , so If you use a random code or a code belongs to another sensor you will get Wrong readings for sure.
Woowoo.
Do select stop sensor in app so you can reset the popped out transmitter. For the additional 10 days.
Is this a question? if it is that part is not mentioned?
You could put in if you are under Medicare part B, and under your doctor orders, all supplies are paid for by Medicare.
Wonder if it took longer because of “no code”? You can use any Dexcom code.
So I haven’t tried to extend my sensor as of yet, but I noticed in another video or two that some say you don’t need to remember that particular sensor number as long as you use a similar number, be it a number from a previous sensor or just off the box itself. Thanks for sharing.
You can start it without the code but it will require calibrations. I'm not sure you can use a different code, I haven't tried that
That soon may become a thing of the past as the new Dexcom G7 the transmitter is built into the sensor all as one unit.
@@jamesmckay1150 true. But let's see if someone figures out a way to hack it
I think if you show up close with a sensor off the body it would be easier to understand. You need to show exactly where to put the card or strip(s). Also show using the Dexcom receiver.
If you watch ‘how to insert one’ you would probably have a better idea
Hey diabetes strong! Thanks for the dexcom info & your vids, their very informative I appreciate it. I do have a question, how many times can one restart the sensor? Their 10 days long so restarting once would give you 20 days, do you think restarting again to get 30 days is OK to do? Have you heard of anyone doing it that many times? I wonder how long that little sensor piece that inserts into the skin is operative for? Thx again & pls reply😊
Thank you. Since it’s not supposed to be restated there’s no guarantee that it will even work the first time around. But can still be worth a try 🙂 Someone did say they managed to restart it 2-3 times. I think having a sensor in for that long is a little risky, my main concern being infections.
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I was going to try this but the sensor area from the day I put it on was not comfortable. I couldn’t wait to remove it.
The area underneath was bruised. I think I’ll just replace the sensor.
😕 I hate when that happens
Interesting! Could be useful if I didn't order my new sensors or had to live more on the fly.
thanks a lot for your videos! Yesterday I restart the sensor for the first time .I just purchased Dexcom. I pulled out the tone meter with a test strip very quickly and easily. Waited 20 minutes. Entered the sensor code. He started. BUT the value is TWO times higher !! calibration didn't help. Have you faced this? Thanks
I’ve had one that took ~12 hours to get in line, and that required a lot of repeated calibration. And I’ve also had one that just never became accurate enough so I took it out.
.Thanks for the answer ! I tried to restart the sensor one more time without code, with calibrations. After 3 hours and 15 calibrations, the sensor still didn't work. After reading your answer, I realized that I probably should have waited more. I put a new sensor, I will hope that it will be possible to restart it.
I found that if I don't clean the transmitter contact area with alcohol before I re-insert it, the contamination on the bottom can prevent the sensor from making good electrical contact. The voltage created by the electrode is very tiny and it doesn't take much resistance to prevent it from being detected accurately. If a transmitter battery is getting toward the end if its useful life, that can compound the problem.
I’m curious - how long did your re-stared sensor work? Has anyone gotten more time out of the transmitter?
I don't have any experience with extending the transmitter life. I've had sensors that I restarted twice and go more than 20 days out of. But most I've only restarted once
ive had them last easily another 10 days
I just applied a new sensor 2 days before getting a notice I needed a new transmitter. Can I just pop in the new transmitter using the code from the new sensor? Thanks.
The transmitter should expire mid-sensor. If it does, I would reach out to Dexcom and ask for a new sensor. You can pop it out and restart it with the old sensor code though, but you're not guaranteed that it will be accurate
Where did you buy your patch with design
I think that one was from Pump Peelz pumppeelz.com/
Where did you get the tape for your arm?
I think that’s from Pump Peelz
There's no need to use the same code. Any older code that you have used before will work ok. But from now on I will keep the printed peel off code tab that comes on the bottom of the new sensor.
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I used to cards on both sides. Was my first time doing this. I also found a hack of sliding a test strip in and disrupting the signal wait 25 min and then remove it and restart
One of my friends does the test strip trick every time. I tried but seems my test strips might be too thick, I couldn’t make it work
@@DiabetesStrong I'm going to try it next time. Because you don't even have to remove the transmitter, seems waaaay easier than having to pry it out
@@evecarter617, I hope you have better luck than I had and can make it work!
i save the code tabs you can use any code off of any g6 sensor
I think first of all, you do this before your sensor ends? Or just wait until the sensor ends and try to remove the sensor with a credit card. Or stop the sensor before expiring?
I would wait until the sensor expires
Did you stop it first or let it expire?
Mine had expired. So it was a restart after the 10-day wear time was up
@@DiabetesStrong I just stopped mine, waited 20 minutes and it worked. Transmitter iui s a 8K series.
@@markdalton3834 awesome! Happy to hear that it worked
The restarting seems to be very hit and miss. It has never worked for me and I have given up trying to do it. But for my partner it works every time, no problem. Go figure.
I had minor surgery and was required to take the sensor off. I did not keep the sensor. It was my first sensor. I don’t have another. What or how do I get another?
Oh no! You’ll have to buy another transmitter or switch to Dexcom G7. If you have insurance maybe call them and ask what’s the best way forward
@@DiabetesStrong thanks
Why my transmitter doesn't want to pair keeps saying 30 minutes but it not doing anything few hours have pass
Check that your Bluetooth is turned on. And if the issues continue you might have to contact Dexcom
@@DiabetesStrong ok yes cause Iam Not using the app on my phone just there transmitter thank you tho
Couldn't get mine to pop out, put a test strip with help, between the electrodes and started after 20 min.
That’s another great trick!
Where did you buy overpatch?
That patch is from Patch Peelz. It's mainly pretty but doesn't stick as well as Skin Grip, which is my favorite. I made a video on Skin Grip: ua-cam.com/video/poVFhAvQyY8/v-deo.html
@@DiabetesStrong Dexcom has them available in packages of ten. Clear ones not as pretty as these. If you have the habit of sideswiping doors like I did with mine. In that instance the side of the cradle that holds the sensor tore away. But I was able to secure it with medical tape and it lasted the duration. The over patch would need to go over top of the sensor for it to help. In another time when the edge of the patch folded over by not applying it properly these would work perfectly.
Correction. cradle that holds the transmitter.
@@richardforster4429 yes, the Dexcom tapes are a good free option. Unfortunately, my skin can't tolerate those plastic tapes which is why I don't use them
@@DiabetesStrong Oops I did it again. But this time the receiver continued but read two arrows pointing down. This was first thing in the morning before I had taken any insulin. Thankfully just hours before it was due to expire anyways. Sure enough the little wire looked flattened. I had a red patch on the skin underneath the sensor and still a spot from the one before. I may try Patch Peelz see if they breathe better. Or try my tummy and see if its a better fit.
Is 98 and 110 considered fairly accurate? Just curious…
It’s considered close enough to be accurate
I tried this months ago with my G6 and the Dexcom caught my restart. After 45 minutes, it said "no restarts" lol Ever since then I haven't tried, but I"ll see if this works!
You got caught 😆 I think the trick is to wait long enough. Let me know if it works for you
@@DiabetesStrong does this method still work ?
@@np6478 yes, I had a friend do this a week ago. She had to wait more than 15-min before restarting it though
@@DiabetesStrong thank you . I think I'm going to get a starter park + one additional sensor and do like 20 days each
@@np6478 remember to save the sensor codes, should make it easier to restart. But of course, I can’t guarantee that you can restart all of them as it’s as “off-label” as it can possibly be 🙃
I cant seem to able to get them to restart 😢 any helpful hints please
Try waiting a bit longer before popping the sensor back in
I fell up the steps to restart my sensor which worked very well. Unfortunately it began giving me some really high glucose readings as a result I had to remove it. Anybody else have this problem?
I would calibrate it fairly aggressively to get it back into range. I’ve had some give crazy high readings but after doing a few calibrations they would show accurate readings. However, I’ve also had a few that never became accurate enough
I followed the steps to restart my sensor and it worked very well. Unfortunately, after the two hour warm-up. If you get and giving me some crazy high glucose readings… Almost 400. Which when checked with my meter were way off. Anybody else have this problem?
I would calibrate it fairly aggressively to get it back into range. I’ve had some give crazy high readings but after doing a few calibrations they would show accurate readings. However, I’ve also had a few that never became accurate enough
@@DiabetesStrongsooo it always gives off readings when i do this trick ? If so its pointless would u tink?
@@Marisworld-xf2vh it won't always work, but if you're in a situation where you don't have more sensors I think it can be worth it
I tried for THE VERY FIRST TIME @TypeOneTalks trick of sticking a test strip into the bottom of my sensor and waiting 30 min.
I did that, restarted the sensor, but I used a different dex code that I had already used... My phone said that the sensor was warming up
AS SOON as I laid down in the bed, I heard ERRRRRRRRRRK, and there was an error on the screen saying " NO MORE RESTARTS" even though i've never restarted a sensor before!
Thank you for sharing. I do know some who are successful with that strategy but I haven’t tried it
Tried that twice, but the readings after were not accurate ...at all
😒 unfortunately it doesn't always work
I wish I saw this earlier. My last batch all failed after a few days
🙄 bummer. I hope you reached out to Dexcom and ask them to send you replacements
If you don't enter a code it will ask for calibrations regularly
Yes, without the code you need to do calibrations
And when the transmitter battery dies?
Then you have to toss it and get a new transmitter. I know some people have figured out a way to replace the transmitter battery, but I don’t know how to do that
How many times can someone restart their sensor?
I’ve seen someone say they restarted it +4 times. My experience is about 1
Getting the transmitter out is making me crazy. No luck so far. Two credit cards destroyed in the effort (which is still ongoing). :(
Oh no! Yeah, I wasn't easy (as you can see in the video). Maybe try switching to a test strip? I saw someone using a paperclip as well, although that sounds complicated to me
Use a butter knife
Guitar pick does the trick!
how many times can the sensor be restarted?
Oh, that’s a great question, I’m not sure. I believe I saw someone saying they were on day 60... However, most will restart it a few times and it will then start to become inaccurate. I’d also be really cautious with a lot of restarts as I’d think the risk of infection would go up significantly
@@DiabetesStrong im new to my dexcom. i dont know how calibration works. does it actually do something within the machine or is it just to match the numbers up with your own judgement?
@@zacharyswain5473 if you use the Dexcom G6 it doesn’t need calibration. If you do choose to calibrate it or have to after a restart, all it does is readjust the reading to the blood sugars you enter. If you restart without the sensor code you’ll have to prick your finger and calibrate every 12 hours
@@DiabetesStrong so the g5 needs calibration? im using the g5 sensors/transmitter right now as its all i am able to afford
@@zacharyswain5473 yes, the G5 still needs to be calibrated every 12 hours
I tried doing this---my dexcom gave me an alert after I did this----wouldn't let me restart---told me I had to replace the sensor
Bummer, yeah it doesn't always work
I've tried restarting a sensor on two different used sensors and none of this worked for me. Accuracy never remained.
Annoying. Did you restart with the code or with manual calibration like I did? I wonder if the two methods give different outcomes
For me after restarts the accuracy is terrible....
I tried this hack. I had entered the original code, checked the readings with the glucometer, did calibration twice. The readings were very erratic. Replaced the sensor with a new one.
Risky
I use a butter knife
Smart, just don't cut yourself ;-)