Dexcom Seven CGMS Personal Review

Very informative, I'm in the process of looking into this and another product and am gathering enough information to take to my medical team for their advice and input. Thank you 1 Happy Diabetic for your input.

like the happy diabetic

Take it with a "grain of salt" since I've only used TWO DexCom sensors… 1HappyDiabetic says they hurt or sting a little upon insertion… On ME (personal experience alone)… I've used TWO sensors, and will be starting the third one in a couple hours… But of the two I've used… I had absolutely NO TROUBLE either inserting the sensor OR getting the transmitter attachment lever released from the sensor base… I normally use Inset Infusion sets, which are virtually painless to insert… And of the 2 DexCom sensors I've inserted… I HONESTLY WISH the Inset Infusion sets would hurt as LITTLE upon insertion as the DexCom Sensors I've inserted did.

Then again, I've only used TWO DexCom sensors… Maybe over longer use, I'll find they hurt more frequently, and I maybe just got LUCKY on the first uses…

Using the pump Infusion sets, I can go month's and not feel anything on any infusion set insertion… Then the next month, I'll seem to hit nerves and have nearly EVERY infusion set insertion hurt enough to almost send me through the roof…

But so far, with the TWO sensors I've used, first one, the transmitter mounting lever took a LOT of force to break off after transmitter was attached… Second sensor, that transmitter mounting lever broke off while attaching the transmitter… But by the time it broke off, I found the transmitter securely attached…

I've only had my DexCom Seven Plus long enough to use 2 sensors (3 if I changed them every SEVEN days)… First sensor remained accurate for 17+ days, only started second one because first one started falling off…

Second one, however, started failing after only day 5, and QUIT sending anything the receiver could record… But I wish the Insulin Pump Infusion Set manufacturers would use the DexCom sensor adhesive on the Infusion sets!!!

Using recommended application method of "clean site with alcohol pad, nothing more, allow to dry, and insert sensor" (para-phrased), on me lets the sensor remain securely attached for 13 - 20 DAYS!!! If I don't use Skin-Tac or Mastesol, I've YET to find ANY Insulin Pump Infusion set that will remain ATTACHED TO ME for longer than MAYBE 16 HOURS… And they say I should change it every 3 days!!! How can I ONLY change it every 3 days if it INSISTS on FALLING OFF after LESS THAN ONE DAY????

thanks

Some good points made, thanks.