Data from this device, dexcom g6, are used for precise treatment decisions that sustain life.If errant data is used or if data is absent, errant decisions may be made, resulting in too high or too low blood sugars, potential dka, seizures, or even death.We have been using this device for nearly two years, on our son, and have had trouble with getting accurate data from it many times.Sometimes it doesn't give data at all.The tag line for advertisement of this product is "zero finger sticks", and that is anything but accurate.In this particular incident, we replaced our son's dexcom transmitter 30 days ago, and have had errant readings, dropped readings, false lows, jumpiness, signal losses, sensor errors, and had to replace 3 sensors, as well as the transmitter prematurely.We have done many, many finger sticks, and had to give rescue sugar when we normally would not have.We also have given rescue sugar based upon false lows, and sent him high.Our sleep has suffered greatly, as well, and we, his parents, are suffering because of lack of sleep, mental stress, and anxiety over all of this.Fda safety report id # (b)(4).
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