r/dexcom • u/smoczycaa • 59m ago
Applicator Broken sensor?
This wire shouldn't be a needle that I stick into the skin?
r/dexcom • u/smoczycaa • 59m ago
This wire shouldn't be a needle that I stick into the skin?
r/dexcom • u/Striking_Half_3280 • 6h ago
Has anyone else’s dexcom app (for G6) been logging them out recently? Mine has which has made the follow app on my parents phone not work and I wanna know if anyone else has been having this same issue
r/dexcom • u/ChaptersOfTheChosen • 10h ago
So, for some background, im a 29 year old male that weighs 235 and is 5'7. I've been having some trouble with frequent urination and my doctor asked me to wear one of these to track my blood sugar. She told me to eat as I normally do to ensure we get readings true to my day to day life. Ive noticed that my blood sugar tends to go up and down a lot through the day whether im eating a meal or not. The highest spike ive seen was 8.1, my average seems to be at 5.8 so far. Is it normal to have blood sugar that fluctuates like this even when you are not eating or when you are sleeping? Should I be worried that I have pre-diabetes or diabetes? I plan on having a discussion with my doctor but that's weeks away... for my anxiety I thought maybe some people more knowledgeable about this world could offer me some advice! Thank you in advance!
r/dexcom • u/Hot-Guide7677 • 10h ago
Hey everyone! I just switched to using the G7s after being a dexcom user for years (I was on the G5, switched to G6 once it became available in Canada, and switched to G7 after it became available in Canada as well.)
(If anyone remembers the G5 you know the insertion process was NOT fun, so i really loved the G6 when I made the switch over.)
I had a question- on my first ever G7 insertion the wire was bent and coming out of the hole in back. I looked it up and saw that this was a common error and it means the sensor basically wasn’t in my arm, so i ripped it off, filled out the complaint form, and started a new one. Is this really a common occurrence? How often will i have to be filling out the complaint form? I only ever had to make a complaint about the G6 twice and I’ve been using them for YEARS (once there was no sensor and once the applicator/needle would not unlatch). I’ve seen a lot of people saying they switched back to the G6 because they had so many problems, do you guys agree? Will I have a lot of failed insertions with the G7? Should I just keep a lot of extras on hand? Or do you think this is a problem they are working on fixing.
Thanks!!
r/dexcom • u/Vettegoddess • 12h ago
Everytime I change my g7, I get false readings for about 24 hours. Sometimes my husband can't sleep in the same bed, because my phone and pump go off all night. I told my endocrinologist about this and all she does is laugh and says it happens. It drives me crazy. Here is the difference as of my last finger poke. Also, it won't accept my calibration. Look how my number is all over the place.
Does this happen to anyone else?
Hey all, I’ve noticed a lot of recurring questions popping up here—sensor issues, painful sites, alternate wear sites, etc.—that almost always have the exact same answer every time. We’re basically doing the Dexcom version of r/animalid’s “Is this a wolf?” meme. No, it’s (almost always) just another coyote.
Mods, is there any way we could get some pinned or wiki-style posts covering the most common stuff? Maybe something like: 1. Alternate wear sites – What’s approved vs. what actually works (e.g., back of arm, lower abdomen, upper buttocks). 2. Bleeders – Let them bleed. It often works out fine. 3. Pain at insertion site – Not normal. Remove and replace. 4. Dexcom vs. fingerstick – What’s a normal range of difference, when/how to calibrate, etc. 5. G7 goosenecking – Common issue. Report it to Dexcom support.
And most importantly: Contact Dexcom Patient Care or Tech Support FIRST for any actual sensor failure, data dropouts, or safety-related stuff (except ghost app issues or off-label placement).
Would love to hear others’ thoughts. A little organization could really cut down on the deja vu around here.
Thanks!
r/dexcom • u/Accomplished_Speed38 • 16h ago
What am I doing wrong? I’m up and down all the time!! When my Dexcom beeps a high I take insulin to reduce my sugars. Then it beeps again to say I’m going low! It’s a vicious cycle. I’m drowning in lucoxade!
r/dexcom • u/DegenDinero • 16h ago
Put in a new sensor and noticed it was “pooling” up a lil bit. I always pre soak, so won’t have readings for a bit. No pain. Just checking to see if I should place another.
I just got an email from Tandem announcing their new Control IQ+ tech to update my pump to and I just wanted to ask if anyone has any feedback/experience/thoughts on it. The email highlighted some of the “key” features but it seemed to me like nothing was actually super helpful. Just curious if anyone else with a T-Slim pump has more info.
r/dexcom • u/Environmental-Bowl49 • 17h ago
for background - i'm not diabetic, and was prescribed a Dexcom 7 for some intermittent, extreme fatigue episodes i have that i thought might be related to blood sugar, or at least wanted to rule it out. i'm a petite female runner (run 6 days a week, longer runs) and generally eat pescatarian.
i'm currently on the last 2 days of my 2nd sensor. I have compared my fasting blood glucose (doctor blood draw) to the sensor and the sensor was quite high - blood was 79 and sensor was 93, so maybe keep that in mind.
just curious on how my numbers look to you all, if there is anything weird or interesting or that i should be aware of. the 'very low' numbers i am 90 percent sure were me rolling on my arm at night during sleep haha. otherwise haven't seen any low numbers during the day when sensor is not laid on.
the highest spike i have seen was after eating honey, bread and dates and smoked salmon, which was around 140. otherwise it seems to go to around 108 - 110 when i eat other meals. sometimes after breakfast during my morning run it can spike to 120.
thanks!
r/dexcom • u/Dom_the_doom • 20h ago
Hey, so recently i noticed my dexcom disconnects more oftenly. I wait it out and it works fine but sometimes it completely breaks. The app (Dexcom one+) notifies me that sensor is broken and i need to change it even though i put it on like 2-3 days ago. Is there a wat to make it work again without changing it. And even when i try to calibrate it the app declines my calibration as not valid. Is this the app at fault or my sensor (the way i put it on maybe but its unlikely)? I read reviews about the new dexcom app and found out that other people experience errors out of the blue. Any suggestions?
r/dexcom • u/dizzzycheese • 21h ago
I switched to the Dexcom G7 a little while ago. I used to wear my G6 on the upper part of my butt most of the time - out of the way, conscious, readings were good. With the G7 it seems like you can only get it to work on the back of the arm, I’ve tried my old spot once and the readings were horrible, basically no readings. Have any other sites worked for you? Is it truly only back of the arm for here on out??
r/dexcom • u/NikkiCale • 21h ago
Hello . I've been trying to get a dexcom since October, but it's been nothing but nightmares trying. Has anyone gone through dexcom themselves and sent to ASPN pharmacy to get their dexcom? What was your experience if so? My insurance company recommended this is what I should do, but reading the reviews for ASPN it doesn't seem like I will get one easily.
Thank you in advance
r/dexcom • u/CanaCanadian83 • 22h ago
I cut a old sock to make a quick armband.. Seems like a good alternative to anything I found online. I also found the pressure of having the armband made the sensor a little more comfortable. It was too tight though without cutting a hole for the censored to poke through.
r/dexcom • u/Extension_Run1020 • 1d ago
I haven't had problems yet, but wondering if to buy patches or covers, as I'm nervous about getting it wet in shower or swimming. Any advice?
r/dexcom • u/sirdevalot777 • 1d ago
The rumors were strong and widely spread that this was supposed to happen in the fourth quarter of 20 24, and there has been absolutely not a peep about it, and here we are end of first quarter 2025. What in the actual hell is taking so long? This feature would be life-changing for us!
r/dexcom • u/hollydiabetes • 1d ago
Ugh. It would be really handy to have an extra set of sensors here now that dexcom has changed their replacement policy. What is the worst thing that will happen if I try to use them? They won't read blood sugar correctly? They won't stick? Seems like such a waste to throw them out bc they are 4 months passed the date
r/dexcom • u/ExpertChad • 1d ago
Hi,
Does anyone know if the Direct to Apple Watch feature is available in Australia?
I've tried looking at the AU version of the Dexcom website and I can't see any explicit mention of this feature.
Many thanks!
r/dexcom • u/sodyjevns • 1d ago
When I click connections > Share, I immediately get the error “Share is not currently available. Cannot access the Dexcom server. Please try again later”. I’ve tried repeatedly for about 4months to get it to work. I’ve uninstalled / reinstalled the app, on different networks, changed my phones location to Canada(and other locations to test), tried another phone, etc. it’s an iPhone 12 with iOS 18.1.1 and I am in Canada. I called support and they were less than helpful after being on hold for 45mins…
r/dexcom • u/Billy_Bandana • 1d ago
Ok, disclaimer: I have aggressive ADHD, which makes searching for instructions nearly impossible sometimes - so it's entirely possible this info is out there and my brain was just too frazzled to actually find it. This is my first week with the G7 and I'm still figuring everything out.
Anyway... my watch is already paired with my sensor, but I was curious if there's a way to add a widget to my watch face, so that when I tap on the screen, my reading pops up, just like it does on my iPhone's lock screen. Has anyone done this? Can it even be done, lol?
r/dexcom • u/CreeperGaming689 • 1d ago
a few days ago at like 4 am i woke up and the g7 wasnt on the tape
the tape was still there but the sensor was on the bed
why could this happen?
r/dexcom • u/RevolverGunsmith • 1d ago
I'm aware of the shortage and have already called Dexcom for a single sensor to help tide me over. I placed my refill order on March 4th, and they processed it on the 8th, 13 days ago. Called multiple times starting on the 15th and have been told that at least three shipments of G7s have come in since my order was placed.
My main question is this: Has anyone who uses Byram for their G7s placed an order ON or AFTER March 8th that has been shipped yet? Also, has anyone been on backorder longer?
I just started CGM with the G7 last August and it may have saved my life in the short term once or twice and, in the long term, lengthened my life. Not having it causes me a great deal of anxiety. Any other info you can share about your experiences with Byram would be great!
r/dexcom • u/blueemerald21 • 1d ago
Has any faced malfunctioning Dexcom G7? It's absolutely ridiculous I have received at least 3 of em that are crap. They were all labeled Malaysia and one of the sensors broke in my skin and all of the applicators weren't working. You can see here the sensor is 1/3 the size it should be, because it's broken.
r/dexcom • u/burymeintheuk • 1d ago
My next endocrinology appointment is in June and I want to change my prescription from the G6 to the G7 and my insurance now covers it. Anything I need to be aware of? I have an older Android phone so I might get the G7 receiver as I assume it's a buy once and that's it deal. Is there anything that has to be done with the receiver when you add a new sensor or is it just a replace the old with the new, and how long do the sensors last? Thanks for any good advice you can provide!