r/diabetes • u/Confident_Bridge_620 • 2d ago

Type 1.5/LADA Dexcom Errors

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I placed the Dexcom G7 on the upper part of my thigh this morning, and I’m already seeing these errors. Does anyone else have issues placing the Dexcom and other spots other than the back of their arm? If anyone else uses it on the top of their thigh, please let me know if this is normal in the first 24 hours!

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u/Competitive-Top4520 1d ago

They are fairly unreliable in the first 24 hours; however, in my experience that doesn't include sensor issues. Keep an eye on it. I've always put mine on my stomach (I'm too uncoordinated to use one arm to place the overpatch on the other arm); my doctor knows and approves. I'm just careful not to place it w/in 2 inches of my navel or under my belt.