Dexcom G6 Transmitter Save Restart Sensor By removing Transmitter
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2020
- The G6 sensor can be reused by removing the transmitter from the sensor for at least 15 minutes, then placing it back in the sensor and starting it like a brand new sensor.
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There seems to be some confusion on the difference between the sensor's and transmitter. He is talking about extending the life of the sensor beyond the 10 day cycle. The transmitter is the grey device that pops into the sensor. The transmitter lasts for 90 days.
There seems to be some confusion between the "sensor" and the "transmitter" in this video. My insurance will pay for ONLY 1 "transmitter" (gray item he has numbered & kept) each 90 days because that's it's life. The "sensor" (patch on the arm) is designed to expire in 10 days so my insurance pays for 9 for the 90 days. YES, using the prying out method, one can stretch the useful life of the sensor patch longer. The only way to extend the life of the gray transmitter would be to grind away the outer casing to the battery & replace the battery (which is EXTREMELY difficult). If this man is completely removing all items from his arm when the sensor itself expires (in 10 days), then he's not using the transmitter for the full 90-day life. And I question how he's getting his insurance to pay for more than 1 transmitter each month?
Sounds as though he's paying out of pocket.
I agree. It sounds like he's changing the transmitter every 10 days...unless he's saying it wrong. I did read somewhere about a year ago, that some man somehow renewed transmitters to work again. He wouldn't share his method because he wanted people to give him their expired transmitters so he could make them usable again and sell them. I started saving mine in case they ever shared the secret. I tried reusing one after watching this but it keeps saying Invalid Transmitter number. This was helpful though to remove the transmitter when you have just put a new sensor on and then the transmitter expires. My boyfriend could get it out without removing the sensor but it kinda hurts because he has to bend the transmitter case to get it out.
This video didn't help me restart any expired sensors or transmitters (and the terminology used throughout wasn't correct when referencing what the pieces actually are)...HOWEVER! I needed to remove an expired transmitter (expired prematurely, according to the warnings I received on my insulin pump) from a brand new sensor that I had literally just started a session on when my pump told me the transmitter needed replaced! That was an incredibly frustrating experience, but I was able to change out the transmitter WITHOUT removing the sensor thanks to this video, which is *exactly* what I needed to know how to do! So, thank you!!!!
#RealTalk - The gray thing that you're talking about is a transmitter, not a sensor. The sensor is the clear plastic thing thats attached to a bandage and you attach to your skin using the applicator (the big plastic thing that has an orange button you push to insert the cannula into your skin). The gray transmitter you are talking about here is MEANT to last for 90 days. Not 10, not 20 or 30. If you're replacing that thing more often than 90 days, you're either doing it wrong or you're buying used ones where the battery is already almost dead. New ones that you get from a pharmacy, Dexcom directly, etc. are intended to last for a full 90 days.
Amen...I have no idea why this guy and others are manipulating the system or its parts. You order replacements on time and properly follow directions, input sensor numbers or calibrate and go on properly. What else is there to do or hack as I heard term used. I will say that the TERMINOLOGY created for this system- though simple and minimal- is confusing for MY BRAIN to use (and communicate) without going slowly. SENSOR..RECEIVER..TRANSMITTER are all similar terms in MY BRAIN and the big thing used to place system on your skin does not LOOK LIKE A "SENSOR". ALL VERY DISCOMBOBULATED IN MY MIND.
AS WELL..removing the transmitter piece from that shell when complete is a bit cumbersome and scary. Don't want to break it or impale with the mini wire/needle. Overall a great item and blessed to have it. USE IT AS DIRRCTED AND CALL FOR HELP THE PEOPLE ARE VERY NICE. USE CZcams TO SEE HOW TO MANIPULATE EQUIPMENT.
i agee with u but can u reuse systems as claimed by other users of dex 6 ,seem that the battery in the transmitter woul fail
@@MegaLargemouth I am worried that I won’t have a new sensor or transmitter when I need them. Over the years, I’ve struggled to obtain all my meds for many, many reasons. My provider delivers sensors exactly every 30 days & adds a transmitter every 3rd time. Naturally, last summer, I was on vacation when one of my deliveries was due, so I had to go about 10 days without my Dexcom. I have a lot of trouble regulating my blood glucose levels when my routine changes drastically. So extending this equipment even a few days seems like a good idea to me!
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Oh, my gosh! Thank you! I accidentally put the wrong transmitter in when I was changing my sensor and I thought I was going to have to waste an entire $100 sensor! Your trick worked perfectly. Thank you!
Thank you 👍🏽 I forgot to replace transmitter before starting new sensor. Your video helped me to remove new transmitter and replace with previously registered transmitter and not waste my new sensor.
Due to a UPS hangup my Dexcom sensors did not show up on a Friday as scheduled. Site said they would deliver on Monday!. Would have meant 3 days with no CGM! Your tip saved me from being mostly in the dark and anxious. Thanks.
Glad it help..
Thank you so much for the tip. I just put on Dexcom for the first time today.
sir you are literally a life saver thank you very much for this video… P.S a mom who will sleep well tonight 🤗
The transmitter is suppose to last 3 months according to Dexcom.
Duh that's the point of the video to reuse them
@@butteronthetopside3909 They last 90 days without needing to do this is what he's saying. I came here to see if there was a way to recharge the transmitter after 90 days, which this doesn't talk about. But, by default, you should get 1 transmitter and 9 sensors for a 3 month supply. If you're using more than 1 transmitter in a 3 month period, you're doing something wrong. And that's the normal process, nothing is getting reused or worked around with that process.
I would like to keep a transmitter or two and figure out how to recharge the battery so that I could just buy sensors instead and not need to even buy a transmitter every 90 days. Of course, if I could reuse sensors too, that would be interesting.
It appears that there is a lot of confusion with people on the difference between a sensor and a transmitter on youtube. This video is an example where he refers to the gray transmitter as a sensor multiple times.
Just so we're clear, the sensors are SUPPOSE to cut out at 10 days, the programming and software/firmware are programmed to tell you that.
The transmitter, the parts he has numbered in the thumbnail, the thicker piece lasts 90-120 days. They are programmed to cut out after that. They can be reset though.
@@JoeDogInKC You cannot recharge them, they have a 3 volt, CR1632 battery inside the transmitter. They however are typically NOT discharged when the 90-120 days are up. The software/firmware inside their system makes them appear that they are no longer good. You CAN reset the timer that is programmed into the transmitters. On Android there is a program called xDrip that can reset the transmitter, you may wish to read through this
seemycgm.com/2018/05/03/reset-g5-transmitter/
and also here is a video if you are an android user:
czcams.com/video/5QN-ugrmZ-Q/video.html
iPhone users will have to read through the first link and see what you can find from that, I am not an iPhone user.
it lasts longer
Thanks so much - very easy to follow and it helped me out!
Thank you boss!! I made the dumbass mistake of putting an expired transmitter into a brand new sensor and was struggling until I found this.
Much love!
Yup same shit brotha
I did the same, but it broke one of the clips that holds the transmitter and had to replace the sensor anyway.
You are a life saver thank you
You keep confusing Dexcom sensor from Dexcom transmitter please correct it from here video
Thank you for doing this video!
Welcome 🙏
Do you need to save the old serial numbers on the transmitters and replug that number into the receiver?
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the information.
I have watched your videos on the transmitters at least 2 or 3 times. And what your talking about in the other video in particular, is the sensor not the transmitter. In this one you talk about resetting the transmitter, but you never tell us how to do it! It's very confusing. Where are the instructions for resetting the clock on the transmitter?🤔
I wish someone would tell us an easy way. Without all the complicated use of apps that I couldn’t figure out.
Exactly once you pair it the first time how do you pair it again?
Do you have to stop the sensor first in this case, or don’t hit stop sensor before taking out the old transmitter
This video help me so much thanks man
In the UK we use the transmitters for 3 months. The only part we change every 10 days is the G6 inserter. Strange why you are told to change transmitter as well.
In the US it is the same. I change my transmitter every 90 days. The sensor lasts 10 days. He’s got the transmitter and sensor confused. One the transmitters runs out of power it will not work anymore. My Medicare pays for a transmitter every 90 days and 6 weeks of sensors I never had a problem with Medicare paying for it. If you do it right you have no problem.
The transmitter is good for 90 days after activation. Maybe sure the use by date has not expired before using. The sensor on the other side has a 10 day usage span. You can pop out the transmitter from the sensor by using a thin plastic from a pack of blackberries (that think clear plastic from the package). Pop the transmitter out. Wait 15 minutes, put it back in and reactivate. There is no need to wedge a thick card like that.
How does one use the transmitter an additional 90 days after battery fails?
The Sensors are good for 10 days, but the Transmitters last 90 days. Maybe you know that and just said it wrong. I tried using an expired Transmitter (one that was new and expired after the 90 days of use), but it keeps saying Expired Transmitter and Invalid Transmitter ID. Has this happened to you and is there something I can do to make it work again?
if you are replacing the transmitter and just did sensor, I forgot to pair the sensor n transmitter.
help I started the sensor but it didn't say pair it. I m not working the new sensor n new transmitter with old transmitter numbers. it says I have one session left on this transmitter.😮
ok, the receiver said sensor not working. it stopped. so I went to transmitter n it popped up with enter sensor code so I did. then I restarted it when asked, it just failed again. I m calling tech support😊
I think you are totally confused. The sensor is the part that is inside you. The transmitter is what you have wrote the number 1 on. It is meant to be kept when you take the sensor out of you. You don't replace the transmitter (it's good for 3 months). You replace the sensor every ten days (unless you're hacking) You don't have to use a credit card. Just bend the casing back with your fingers and take it out. Wipe it off and use it with another sensor. If you've been replacing those transmitters every ten days Shish! That is just crazy. I was confused initially but think of it in these terms. The SENSOR is sensing your blood sugar, that is why it is in you. The transmitter is sending your reading to your phone...hence transmit
Do you think you could help me out and send me one with some battery still left in it please?
Thanks for the tip on how to remove the transmitter from a sensor without taking the sensor off the body.
I just did it on my own with the help of a guitar pick! Only took me 5 mins 😂.
Thanks again for the knowledge 👍
Hey Charlie I'm new to this but I have reused the same sensor five times now I'm preparing to start it now for the 6th time not the transmitter the sensor so yeah I know they're good to go up to five times I'm going to see how it goes here for number six today I'm a little trouble the first couple times but I had to shut my receiver all the way off and then restart everything and wait 15 minutes I think it's going to work this time though cuz this time it repaired so we shall see number six going down
How could you manage to reuse so many times
The most I have gotten is 5 ..I am on three times right now..
We have never managed to reuse for third time, and mostly it fails to extend for the first. We constantly have errors. So ı need help. Could explain the process step by step for me
@@fahrettinhoca I use my sensors 3 to 4 times also. What I came to realize is that it gives the funkiest readings for about 24 hours, and then it starts to straighten up and fly right. Sometimes it might take 2days, but I pay out of pocket, so it's worth the wait. I was calibrating like crazy at first, but i don't even do that anymore. I just put my alarm on silent and check my blood sugar manually for 1 or 2 days
RIP THE STICKY OFF AND PRESS UP FROM THE BOTTOM.... I was messing with a card but the corner got all bent and it was super frustrating... just take the sticky off ♡
Use a test strip...it's so much easier and pops it right out.
Mine will not come out no matter what I do.
Those are transmitters
The transmitter good for 90 days or more not once.
I thought you were supposed to use the transmitter for 90 days
Dexcom makes great sensors but Dexcom support for failed sensors is terrible. If you have more than two sensor failures in one year Dexcom dose not care they are not supplying you with replacement sensors. They blame you! They are jerks and don't care. That's why people need to do this to take off the transmitter to reuse the same sensor twice.
They go for 3 months. After that it's over.
These are transmitters not sensors. In your other video about reseting them you call the sensors transmitters. Very confusing and misleading to people