My name is Clemma and I am writing about my experience with the Dexcom Seven continuous glucose monitoring system. I live in Minneapolis with my young son and my not so young husband. I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 11 years ago, when I was almost 21 years old. I started pumping 7 years ago, first with a Minimed 508, then an Animas IR1200, and now with the OmniPod. Friday, June 29 I hooked up to my newest constant companion, the one and only Comrade Dex...

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Sensor 3 down the tubes

Four days? FOUR DAYS? Yes folks, sensor 3 lasted a measly four days before biting the dust. I was in denial most of yesterday, but finally last night I couldn't pretend any more. I tried to restart it, but no dice. Well, for $15 per day sensor 3 was not worth the expense. I haven't started sensor 4 yet. Probably this evening. Funny how 10 days disappointed me for sensor 1. Now I'll be thrilled with 10 days for sensor 4.

I know of one person who is on day 12 of his first Dexcom Seven sensor and still going strong. Lucky guy.

3 comments:

kath said...

Did you call tech support? They will replace if it if fails.

Kassie said...

yeah, always call tech support when a sensor doesn't last the 7 days. They will do a few troubleshooting steps and usually determine that it's shot, and give you a credit toward your next order.

Bernard said...

I agree with the K's, kall tech support and ask for a sensor credit.

Right now I'm on three of my first 7-day sensor. I ended up taking off the 3-day sensor, after 14 days with it.