@Paytone. Killer. I’m 1.6.5.25. Exact same. That helps answer some questions. You haven’t had any difficulty operating offline, have you? They told me to re-build, but I’m nervous because Loop works most of the time. I’m worried I’ll break it and want to get data to Jaeb study. I’m loop v1.10.0DEV - not the newest version (approx build date July 20th).
@Fred_E, just to be on the safe side, don’t post the entire transmitter SN. Its a security thing they advise. Just put 80XXXX. I put you and NancyR into the quick summary posted above. Fred_E, can you provide the link to the documentation for your restart method? I want to post it in the summary since you two have actually verified working methods. Summary link is here.
No problem at all. Behaves just like the 80xxxx transmitters in all ways that I’ve used it. I haven’t used it with any third-party apps - just Dexcom G6 and Clarity on iOS, so there are many ways I haven’t exercised it.
Maybe not most users with insurance coverage, but to anyone paying out of pocket, or who would like to use a CGM but can’t afford to until prices drop, restarts will always be attractive.
And to reiterate what I said above (it’s getting to be a long thread), one of the other big reasons for restarts isn’t cost, but maintaining a cushion of an extra sensor or two for emergencies or failures. That’s been a big one for me, and if the statutory limit goes to 14 days that just lowers the number of sensors I’m going to get per prescription; it doesn’t answer the peace-of-mind desire for keeping hold of an extra or two.
Alternately, a cushion of extra sensors can be purchased for cash and provide that buffer of supply comfort. In any case, I don’t think anyone who uses a sensor (or wants to use a sensor) should be forced to live on the ragged edge and tormented by supply uncertainty.
What a great discussion guys! I have quite a big stash now that I’ve used Xdrip+ for quite some time. Now that I’m on loop, I haven’t even tried. But who knows, I may need to, so gad for the info.
Thanks for the heads-up on new transmitters. I got a new one in the mail a couple of days ago, the first 81xxxx I’ve received. Good to know that I should be watching for behavior changes now and in the near future.
I looked at my records. Since going to G6 about ten months ago, I’ve used 27 sensors. Of those, 7 have failed early. One was an accidental detachment. One was a bleeding insertion. Once I didn’t call because it was only a few hours from expiration, though in 20/20 hindsight I should have. My experience is they are eager to provide a replacement – I called on one that failed at 9-1/2 days and got a replacement. That helps a lot with building up a buffer even without restarts. (I never lie about failures, but I’m now quick to report any failure to reach ten days reliably.)
The first ten, I didn’t restart. Then I did a quick change when I was in a hurry, and it accused me of trying to restart. I called and they shipped a replacement (not included in the above numbers), but by then I was po-ed. I had read the restart instructions and was able to recover the “lost” one that I’d already inserted. Whee, ten more days! Since then I’ve been restarting when it’s working well.
I’d be a lot less concerned about restartability if they could get them to be really reliable for the promised time. But since under current conditions a sensor may fail at any age, it makes sense to use it until it fails or gets flaky. (Cost is a minor concern for me – I certainly recognize it’s an important concern for many.)
@Marie20, its helpful that you provided the info that you on iPhone. It is also helpful if you can provide the first 2 letters/numbers on your transmitter. I’ll update your info here, so you can see if there is anyone like you that has done already.
@BradP, remind me your transmitter type (firt 2 letters/numbers). I’ll put you on the list under the XDrip users here. Are you on Android? Then people can ask you questions directly if they have same transmitter type. I think its helpful to know where to refer people.
Me and @Paytone are the same (except I don’t remember if he’s looping). Are you looping, Paytone? Sorry, I can’t remember. I blame low BG. Your not using any 3rd party apps, so I don’t think you are. That would be good - to have people from a variety of different setups/configurations. I’m looping, so its helpful to the resource list if your not (but, its WAY helpful to me if you are ).
@Edward_Reid, I just had one fail after 2 days. I’m not sure if it was my fault. Could have been. I put you on the list of references as a 81 user here. Which restart method are you using, XDrip? Are u looping? Android or iPhone user?
I’m not using the 81xxxx yet – have a couple weeks to go on my last 80xxxx. Using the restart method from SeeMyCGM – turn on the receiver, do new sensor on the receiver, put it in a Faraday bag for two hours, take it out and wait a few minutes. Using Android G6 app. Do not use a pump. T1 for 52 years, now 70yo.
@mohe0001 I have on a 80 transmitter right now that I want to try to reset so I can keep extending my sensors as long as possible. The next two transmitters I have to use start with 81.
If you’re in the South Bend area and have a transmitter with a dead battery that you want to replace, PM me. I can do the job for you. Once I’ve “operated” on a transmitter, new batteries can be snapped in every 6 months or so when they die.
Replacing the battery does NOT reset the transmitter… Here are simple instructions for using XDrip+ to reset the transmitter to 0 Days…
In XDrip+ Android do the following right before you “Stop Sensor” in preparation for replacing the sensor and getting rid of the transmitter with the dead battery:
a) Hit the little Eyedropper icon on the right side of the XDrip+ main screen… This will take you to the “units” screen. Hit the little Microphone icon on the “units” screen and follow the prompts and speak the words “ENABLE ENGINEERING MODE” into your phone’s microphone. Sometimes it’ll misinterpret what you’ve said and it’ll think that you said “and able engineering mode” or something. Keep repeating these instructions till it understands you and says “Engineering Mode Enabled – Be Careful!” on the bottom of the XDrip+ main screen.
b) Once you’re in Engineering Mode, do the same thing as you did in step a), except say “HARD RESET TRANSMITTER”…
c) Then, go to the “System Status” XDrip+ screen and wait up till 15 minutes for the “Transmitter Days” to reset to 0…
d) If the “Transmitter Days” doesn’t reset to 0 in a maximum of 20 minutes, repeat the previous steps…
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