Removing + inserting same Dexcom transmitter (after battery replacement)

Diabetes Technology Glucose Monitoring
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Hi guys

I have just done a battery replacement on my Dexcom G5 sensor. I used JB weld for the epoxy, which is now dry to the touch (been roughly 2 hours), but I want to wait 24 hrs before going in the shower with it.

If I install it tonight, then remove it before I take a shower, then install it after getting out of the shower, will I need to restart the sensor? Or will it reconnect on its own?

Also, should I reset the battery stats with xDrip after doing this battery replacement? First time I’ve done one.

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should reconnect by itself.
Yes, reset the timer.

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You should always do the hard reset on the transmitter so you can keep track of how many days usage you are getting from your batteries.

4

Thanks. I did that.

Crossing my fingers it gets past the 2 hours now. Almost done.

Just wondering if taking out the transmitter before and reinstalling it after shower will need a stop/start on my pump (tSlim X2) or if it will connect automatically.

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It should reconnect without issues.
It will just show — or ???, or nothing while it isn’t connected.

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Awesome, thanks!