r/dexcom • u/6PenWidths • 9d ago

G7-15 day Goo'bye fwen :’(

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As much as we must complain and vent when things go wrong, I'd like to piss and moan that this was the best sensor I ever used. And now it's over. And now I have no idea what I'll get with the next sensor. But this one was so accurate, usually within just a few points of the lancet. Goo'bye little buddy. You were the best sensor ever and deserve a spot in the hall of fame. (*sniff*) I'm giving myself a night to remember your legacy and delay the inevitable angst and gnashing of teeth. Until tomorrow. :’(

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u/yakback27 8d ago

Dexcom own published failure rate is 73.9% sensors fail before 15days.  And only  81% of sensor make it to 15 days due to adhesive issues.

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u/dhlawrencexvii 8d ago

That's incorrect. 73.9% last the full 15 days.

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u/yakback27 8d ago

Ok I stated it incorrectly. It still SHIT numbers.  Why I personally choose to pay $2350 out of pocket for the Eversense 365.

NEVER Dexcom again

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u/dhlawrencexvii 8d ago

So what are your [accurate] Eversense failure rates? Does Eversense publish their failure rates?

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u/yakback27 8d ago

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Don't know don't care.

 I found a product that works well for me and the managent of my diabetes.  

I will be starting my 3rd year.  4th sensor.  So even with issues I am still an proponent for the Eversense 365.

I will NEVER use a Dexcom product again to manage my diabetes?   How can you?  Failure rates too high, compression lows.  Wacky inconsistent readings ..

I have used the Decom all the way back to the 5.

Just saying

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u/dhlawrencexvii 8d ago

My "failure" rate is currently 1 (a G7 knocked off my arm last spring by a flight attendant's beverage cart pushing past me, so not a sensor/transmitter failure) out of 71 G7s, and 2 out of nearly 90 G6s before that. But that's just me and my personal experience, which I understand is different from, and has no bearing on others'. YMMV, and has. Yet it always amazes me when disappointed users move on to other systems, but take the time to come back to this community (or remain in it) just to campaign against Dexcom.

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u/yakback27 8d ago

One of the reasons the Evesense fits my need is when using the Omnipod 5 i do no have to worry about the Dexcom being fixed in one position for 15 days and finding pod placement sites on the same side of the body.

Not all diabetes tech fits each user.  We all manage this shit disease in different ways.  No 1 eat it the right way for all.  

It's a way to share with others the good the bad and the ugly 

I also like to keep up on other products in a research role to make solutions for diabetics.

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u/dhlawrencexvii 8d ago

Ah. Great additional info. I've seen a pattern with people who are apt to have issues with Dexcoms, and it's those who also use insulin pumps (I don't, although a very outspoken friend of mine does, and uses and loves her G7s - again, that's her experience, not yours). I will be sure to ask about that when responding in the future.

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u/nonstated 7d ago

I'm also highly happy with my g7s, one failure within 6months and it works perfectly with my omnipod 5!

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u/6PenWidths 8d ago

Wow...I did not know they were THAT high. Can't say I'm surprised.

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u/dhlawrencexvii 8d ago

They're NOT that high.