Eversense CGM

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It’s the twice daily calibration that’s the game changer for me. I don’t want an implant to reduce blood tests by, say, two thirds. If they can’t be arsed to write their own algorithms (if the readings are consistent) then I’m not paying or bleeding to do their work for them.
 
I had another inserted after the last gave up after 90 days. The transmitter also died and the new one only connected after 2 weeks of trying. The second sensor inserted s/c has gone dangerously inaccurate after 90 days with readings 150% inaccurate compared with fingerprick and requested 4 initialisations in last 9 days. The system appear to be trying to avoid terminating its function but by so doing is causing hazard eg turning off the alarm and glucose monitoring as 2am and trying to reinitialise at that time. I have reported this to the 'care line' which to all intents and purposes does not exist and also to the MHRA on the yellow card system as this product in its present form is hazardous. I would not recommend this product for tre reasons stated
 
In view of all the problems I am again looking at alternatives. My problem is with insertion as I have peripheral neuropathy. I was surprised to see the Dexcom G6 is offering a much simplified insertion process. It looks from the instructional videos that there is no calibration on this and not as bulky as the G5 and offers real time monitoring. This seems a contender as it gives me all I need. I tried the G5 in the past but the complicated insertion made insertion wasteful and frustrating but apart from that it functioned well. Anyone any experience with the G6 so I can be aware of any pitfalls.
 
Anyone interested in hearing more of my eversense experience. I have had three now, none lasted beyond just over 100 days despite the XL claims it has a life of 6 months (in your dreams). My wife thinks my arms are looking a bit battle scarred with the insertions and removals. The last one told me usefully 2 days ago it was non-functional and to contact my doctor for a replacement. I had already talked to the diabetic clinic and they suggested the Dexcom G6 as it was easily inserted, did not need calibrating and lasted 10 days without problems. . I did a bit of research and looked at the videos and it seems to be a good product. I got a message from the clinic yesterday to say the rep was coming today. I installed the app on my iPhone 6 plus and met the rep this am and prepared the app to receive the sensor and transmitter and inserted the sensor. Just press on abdominal skin and snap of a tab and press a button and remove the applicator and the sensor is inserted and the transmitter just clips on (If I can do it with peripheral neuropathy and child could). The codes are entered on the phone from the transmitter and the sensor at the relevant time the app takes you through it. 2 hours later after it has warmed up it starts reading interstitial fluid sugar levels every five minutes. The rep assured me it is waterproof and would stay on there are things to assist if needed but she said normally stay on for the 10 day life period and tells you when needs replacing and the process is the same. The actual bones of the replacement takes less than 10minutes. I will update after 10 days for anyone who is interested. As far as I am concerned after all the problems with the eversense I wouldn't recommend it. The ides is good but the life is totally inadequate for the 2 minor ops. and the accuracy is poor despite recent reports to the contrary this was not my experience. If anyone has any questions on any of the these three products happy to give a warts and all opinion I will update when this has been running for about a month to give a reasonably balanced opinion.
 
John Astbury said:
Anyone interested in hearing more of my eversense experience. I have had three now, none lasted beyond just over 100 days despite the XL claims it has a life of 6 months (in your dreams). My wife thinks my arms are looking a bit battle scarred with the insertions and removals. The last one told me usefully 2 days ago it was non-functional and to contact my doctor for a replacement. I had already talked to the diabetic clinic and they suggested the Dexcom G6 as it was easily inserted, did not need calibrating and lasted 10 days without problems. . I did a bit of research and looked at the videos and it seems to be a good product. I got a message from the clinic yesterday to say the rep was coming today. I installed the app on my iPhone 6 plus and met the rep this am and prepared the app to receive the sensor and transmitter and inserted the sensor. Just press on abdominal skin and snap of a tab and press a button and remove the applicator and the sensor is inserted and the transmitter just clips on (If I can do it with peripheral neuropathy and child could). The codes are entered on the phone from the transmitter and the sensor at the relevant time the app takes you through it. 2 hours later after it has warmed up it starts reading interstitial fluid sugar levels every five minutes. The rep assured me it is waterproof and would stay on there are things to assist if needed but she said normally stay on for the 10 day life period and tells you when needs replacing and the process is the same. The actual bones of the replacement takes less than 10minutes. I will update after 10 days for anyone who is interested. As far as I am concerned after all the problems with the eversense I wouldn't recommend it. The ides is good but the life is totally inadequate for the 2 minor ops. and the accuracy is poor despite recent reports to the contrary this was not my experience. If anyone has any questions on any of the these three products happy to give a warts and all opinion I will update when this has been running for about a month to give a reasonably balanced opinion.
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Thanks for the update John.
The Eversense was an interesting idea, but as you say the minor ops and unreliability that you experienced don’t make it sound viable.
 
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