# CGM during Mammogram

**URL:** <https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574>\
**Category:** T1D Tech & Daily Management Support\
**Created:** [December 6, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574 "2023-12-06T00:26:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 7\
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**Author:** ![HighHopes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/highhopes/32/5473_2.png) [@HighHopes](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HighHopes)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/1 "2023-12-06T00:26:42Z")

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Has anyone kept their cgm transmitter on during a mammogram and just covered it with a protective covering?

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**Author:** ![wadawabbit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/wadawabbit/32/3890_2.png) [@wadawabbit](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/wadawabbit)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 12:50am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/2 "2023-12-06T00:50:24Z")

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I had my mammogram a few weeks ago and left my Dexcom G6 on although it’s not recommended. I have not had any problems. Dexcom will replace a sensor if you remove it for radiology tests though - you just have to call afterwards and request one.

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**Author:** ![HighHopes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/highhopes/32/5473_2.png) [@HighHopes](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HighHopes)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/3 "2023-12-06T01:22:45Z")

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I think I left my Medtronic on too, the last time I had a mammogram, though I removed my pump. I may remove it this time just to be on the safe side.

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**Author:** ![Ruthclever](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/ruthclever/32/5473_2.png) [@Ruthclever](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Ruthclever)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 1:30am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/4 "2023-12-06T01:30:49Z")

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Had my mammogram last week, did not cover my Dexcom, and it worked fine afterward.

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**Author:** ![HighHopes](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/highhopes/32/5473_2.png) [@HighHopes](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/HighHopes)\
**Post date:** [December 6, 2023, 3:02am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/5 "2023-12-06T03:02:37Z")

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Alright, well, maybe it will be ok.

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**Author:** ![nannycat](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/nannycat/32/4963_2.png) [@nannycat](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/nannycat)\
**Post date:** [December 10, 2023, 3:28am UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/6 "2023-12-10T03:28:42Z")

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When I had my most recent mammogram, i informed the technician about my CGM and she used a lead “apron” around my waist to cover it (I wear my CGM on my abdomen). No issues except that apron weighed a ton!

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**Author:** ![Jophilly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/forum.breakthrought1d.org/jophilly/32/5473_2.png) [@Jophilly](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/u/Jophilly)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.breakthrought1d.org/t/cgm-during-mammogram/73574/7 "2023-12-19T15:14:08Z")

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Same with me- I never remove my CGM sensor during mammograms (although the Techs always recommend that you do). Instead I have them cover the CGM with the lead apron & it’s been fine.