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Soo amazing!! You saved our lives! My 8 year old was having a meltdown and didn’t want to change the sensor and we were able to pop out the transmitter without having to re-insert it. Thank you!!
How many days can you wear a sensor without replacing it if you take the transmitter out every ten days and leave it out 15 minutes before re-inserting it?
Thank God for u because I put in the old transmitter in my daughter arm by mistake and had to change to the new one and going crazy because I didn't want to take the new sensor off her arm..so I tried the hair clip and it work while still on her arm..THANK YOU😁😁♥
I know this is an older video, but I just wanted to say Thank You for saving the day! I was changing my daughter's Dexcom tonight, and I forgot her transmitter expired and we needed to use a new one, but out of habit, I put the old one in. When I realized what I did, we all started freaking out a little. So I turned to Google to find out how to remove a transmitter without removing the sensor, and your video was the first one we found. I immediately ran to get a hair clip, and following your demonstration, we were able to remove the old expired transmitter! My daughter was so excited that we didn't have to remove the sensor we just inserted! Thank you so much from a mama and her T1D girl 💙
Omgggggg this was the best help !!!! So freaking easy and fast. I didn’t have a clip so I used a long black head tool. I thought I broke my sensor but I didn’t. It was so pretty accurate too for the most part. I was spending hours trying to pop my sensor out before. With strips all over the place! Now it took me under 5 mins
Thanks! Wife loved the idea of using hair beret to do this. First time was a bit awkward and we thought we broke the sensor. Hoping my new scrip shows up soon, but this hack is going to get me through!
Same thing just happened to me not 10 minutes ago! I knew that the transmitter was on its last legs but I had to try to get as much use out of it as possible ! ! ! Luckily I remembered this angel’s video! If loving what she’s showing us is wrong. . . I don’t want to be right. Take that Dexcom.
/Disassemble a used plastic applicator. Inside you will find two very thin stiff pieces of metal. Flatten a piece out and it should slide down the side and release the transmitter. To disassemble the applicator take a knife with a pointed end and pop off the top of the four plastic studs. Then pry it apart from the end. Inside is a roll of metal and another single piece that is very thin. You can clip off the ends of the single piece or you can flatten the rolled piece. It should last you forever.
I'm sure you were able to remove the transmitter. How did you secure it to the sensor with the now fractured plastic collar? Any issues? "Inquiring minds want to know"
Try doing this and the and the top part lifted out but I could not get the small end to slide out in this engage. Actually doing this to change the transmitter which died right after I changed change my sensor. ...Finally got it out by doing the same thing on narrow end to loosen upwards, then went back to opposite end again and popped up and out....will see if works. Took 15 min
Thanks for this. But after I put the transmitter back in (after cleaning it as directed with alcohol swab, and letting dry), it failed. It seems that the sensor was still intact and all was well, but it kept failing. The first time I reset the transmitter/sensor, it took an hour, but I did it with test strips to release side tabs, and all was well. But when I chose this method it was MUCH easier and faster.... BUT, now the sensor is failing. I'm not sure what Iv'e done wrong. And these things are WAY too expensive to keep blowing them. I wish I could revive the sensor some way before going to a new one. I've still not activated a new one with hopes of getting some help.
@@Michelle-rc7qr Yes, Ma'am. Just like you said. As I put the barret behind the transmitter, the holder did bend a little bit down just like yours did, but it did not break. The transmitter snapped back in as normal when I replaced it. But, I just wonder if I bent the holder down too much and it just was a hair bit loose in there? It did not feel loose but I know there are contacts in there that need very tight connectivity.
I'm sure you were able to remove the transmitter. How did you secure it to the sensor with the now fractured plastic collar? Any issues? "Inquiring minds want to know"
@@dwightl5863 I was able to pop it right back in. No fractures. I'll admit it took me a while my first time as I took my time not wanting to damage anything. Maybe try a credit card also. Hope this helps
Hi I have extremely low platelets so sometimes I have to do 3 different sensors because of bleeding to much. I got Auth to put on my arms because of tummy getn to hard and lemon size bruse. Any advice??? Thank you in advance Blessings! 🙏💜🙏💜
Can I do this before the transmitter expires? My transmitter is wonky and will die in 10 days.. I want to put a new one in without wasting my sensor. Also wondering how the new one is set up. Thanks
I like the simplicity of this technique but there is an aspect that needs some clarification. You are actually fracturing the plastic collar of the sensor to remove the transmitter as one does when putting on a new sensor. Seems putting the transmitter into a compromised sensor holding collar may cause several problems: Seems that being less secure, the transmitter could come out on its own and perhaps get lost? Moisture (either sweat and/or bathing/showering water or soap) is more likely to corrode the contacts? Doubt Dexcom will replace a lost transmitter. Corroded contacts would result in sensor errors. With all due respect, how are the above scenario's prevented? Regards.
good question Dwight! i'm assuming it is posible to get the transmiter out without damaging that collar/seal. i haven't seen any comments about that problem so far anyway. but i do know we need to be really carefull to not lose the transmitter, as those things really cost if you have to pay for a replacement.
@@figapow I have been successful in restarting sensors. Using two test strips (used strips are fine to use) and inserting one on each side of the transmitter where the small plastic latches are located. Sometimes transmitter releases easily and other times it is a struggle. I have had glucose reading problems restarting a couple of sensors in which case a new sensor is necessary. There are RU-vid videos demonstrating this procedure. One poster used a single credit card but I didn't have any success with that method.
@@dwightl5863 thanks for the help. i tried it once before and it just didn't work right. this time it's acting like it might turn out ok. now i wunder how long the old transmiter can keep working.
@@figapow Dexcom transmitters last 90 days. Again there are RU-vid videos on how to reset the transmitter to even changing the internal battery. My main concern with messing around with the transmitter is if it could cause very inaccurate readings or a pump to start dumping insulin!?! I know costs are high but that does give these companies the resources to make better products which we can benefit from. Unfortunately getting diagnosed with a conic disease doesn't come with a big bank account. Good luck to you and as all.
Instead of emailing the code to yourself, why not just take a pic or text to yourself? I send myself reminder texts all the time or just take a pic of something. Just an idea.
Not QUITE as easy at it seems in your video but it DID ABSOLUTELY WORK!!! And thank god it did. My last sensor expired today and the new ones won’t arrive for 4 more days and this was an absolutely lifesaving. Thank you SO MUCH for the video and I have 9 extra barrettes in case anybody needs one. 😉
Worked! Replaced son's sensor, put in his transmitter and then Dexcom app said the transmitter has expired and needed to be replaced! Had to replace the transmitter without breaking the plastic on the sensor that holds the transmitter. Video solved the issue, thanks!
Another thing that works great is a guitar pick! I have a question on whether you think I could reuse a transmitter after the 90 day replacement notification if I programed the transmitter code into a second receiver that never used that transmitter before and possibly get up to 90 days more from the transmitter?
Just tried it... definitely not that easy, and I bled a bit, so I'm hoping the needle thingee didn't actually break or come out... sensor is doing the 2 hour warm up process... fingers crossed I didn't ruin it
Honestly, These sensors are only designed to be accurate for 10 days. If you think your saving money, Do yourself a favour, and check your readings against finger prick blood sugar meter readings. You will notice they are not as accurate after a re-boot. Kinda pointless if you are relying on a cgm , and it's not accurate. I've found readings to start to wonder after about 12 days. Just an FYI.
Amazing hack with the hair barrette! Question about the other hack: what happens that lets you know your sensor is done-done after 10 days? does it stop giving readings altogether or will the readings continue but be progressively less accurate?
Do I need to use the skintac on the bottom of the sensor before attaching? I have never used anything except alcohol wipes to clean arm and transmitter. I just found your RU-vid channel!
Personally with a stiffer holder for the g6, all this did was rip it off my arm, a showing with it actually on you would be great. But I suppose it worked, even though I broke my last sensor 🤷
Great info! I’m on the Freestyle Libre and my insurance covers it so I don’t have the necessity to extend my CGM but planning to switch to Dexcom soon so I’ll keep this in mind just in case. Thank you!
@@tonyswhirl that’s exactly why. Just got my tandem pump and getting ready for pump school. And I’m already on my second Dexcom sensor. As it turns out though my insurance covers everything just as it did with the Libre so there is no need for me to extend the sensor except to maybe build up some extra supply since they will only send me 3 sensors per month which is just enough to get by.
@@robertlinek3807 There are plans to have the Libre talk to the tandem in the works, but the fda likes to drag its ass to create more misery (IMHO). The g7 dex is just like the libre which should be out within a year.
