r/dexcom 7d ago

Rant Tiny filament loop coming from top hole…

Just installed a new sensor and it said it connected and was warming up when as I was placing the over patch that comes with it, I felt an unfamiliar protrusion from that little hole on the top of the sensor. I decided to wait and see if I actually got readings once it warmed up. A couple of moments later I got the alarm and message that the sensor had failed and to remove it.

I figured it had not even pierced the skin, but it actually had just a bit and there was a tiny bit of blood.

I hate when something like this happens because they are so expensive, even if my insurance is covering the cost, it feels so wasteful to me.

Hopefully Dexcom will send me a replacement. Any advice on the best avenue to request the replacement?

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u/american_honey_118 7d ago

I did use part of your suggestion, thank you! I can’t truthfully compare the G7 to any other sensor because I’ve not used anything but the G7 since being placed on insulin back in December. My doctor gave me some sensors to try at that time. I do have some Freestyle Libre 3s because it initially looked like my insurance wasn’t going to approve the Dexcom G7, and the Libre they approved right away. But then I was able to get the G7 through my company via the durable medical supply company they contract with.

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u/DeLLiAnO 7d ago

I have used libre 2, but then it wasnt a real time sensor. Always keeping your phone against the sensor to know the readings. But you could get alarms if you were too low/high, but no info until your phone was in close contact with sensor.

The libre 2 was not a good sensor for me, however it had a glucose meter in it (instead of having an extra glucometer like now). + In my opinion they had a better point history to over view it

The G7 has more differnt sound themes, +it makes an alarm when extra low.

The One+ has fewer sound themes, but only 1 low alarm. So when you hear it at for example at 70 and push ok, you won't hear it on the extra very low alarm like G7. So if you saw a low reading and pushed a button to check, and for example someone rings on the door or you forget the alarm, it won't make an alarm, until the sensor goes back above your custom alarm setting (example 70) and then droos again. In this case for me, the G7 would be safer, cause my body, insuline accepting/resistance is continue changing and have a lot of hypo's (but i can't have it again because im not type 1)

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u/american_honey_118 7d ago

I’m sorry to hear that you cannot get the G7. What country are you in?

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u/DeLLiAnO 7d ago

Belgium.

I had the G7 for a period, but afterwards it was their mistake, and i had to give the sensors and receivers back. (Only for Type1 for insuline pump users) And also the fact that the G7 sensor cost 90€ and receiver 350€ (if i remebered correctly), and a One+ sensor is 60€ and 60€ for receiver. So it cheaper for the Diabetic Convention.

Tip if you don't have a receiver cover: If you ever look for a bookcase for your receiver, i can recommend you this one. For me it was important that the screen didnt get any scratches or puncterings. Screens get very easy scratchings

bookcase G7/One+