The Dexcom CGM Difference
The Dexcom CGM systems give you a full picture of your glucose numbers and trends to help you better manage your diabetes, so you can live a healthier, more confident life.
Real-Time Glucose Readings.
No finger pricks*. No scanning.
*Finger pricks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
Exceptional Accuracy†
Better informed treatment desicions.‡
Intuitive features.
Customisable alerts.
Proven Results.
Lower HbA1C. More time-in-range.1,2
Find the Right Dexcom CGM system for you
Smart devices are sold separately††
Best for people with type 1 diabetes using a connected insulin pump.‡‡
Best for people with type 1 diabetes who may need extra support, such as people who are hypo-unaware or children.
Dexcom G6 Sensor | Dexcom G7 Sensor |
Up to 10 days lifespan | Up to 10 days lifespan |
Small sensor | Smallest sensor |
Up to 2 hours warm up | Up to 30 minutes warm up |
Water resistance 2.4m|| (up to 24 hours) | Water proof 2.4m¶ (up to 24 hours) |
- | All-in-one sensor and transmitter |
- | 12-hour grace period |
Alerts | Alerts |
Customisable sound and volume | Customisable sound and volume |
High and Low alerts | High and Low alerts |
Urgent Low Soon alert | Urgent Low Soon alert |
- | Delay 1st Alert |
Alert schedule | Alert schedule |
Apps | Apps |
Dexcom G6 app | Dexcom G7 app |
Follow app# (Circle of support - max 10) | Follow app# (Circle of support - max 10) |
Clarity app# | Clarity app# |
Connectivity** | Connectivity** |
Smartphone iOS and Android* | Smartphone iOS and Android* |
Smartwatch through use of smartphone** | Smartwatch through use of smartphone** |
Dexcom Receiver | Dexcom Receiver |
Seamless pump integration‡‡ | - |
Wear Location | Wear Location |
Back of arm | Back of arm |
Abdomen | Abdomen |
Upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years) | Upper buttocks (ages 2-6 years) |
* For a list of compatible devices, visit www.Dexcom.com/compatibility
** Compatible Device required for CGM data on smartwatch.
** Compatible Device required for CGM data on smartwatch.
References:
* If your glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom CGM systems do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
|| Dexcom G6 sensor and transmitter are water-resistant and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure, when properly installed.
¶ Dexcom G7 sensor is waterproof and may be submerged 2.4m of water for up to 24 hours without failure, when properly installed.
† Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 User Guides
‡ Discuss with your HCP on how to use CGM information to manage diabetes.
# Internet connectivity required for data sharing. Following requires the use of the Follow App. Followers should always confirm readings on the Dexcom G6 App, Dexcom G7 App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
†† For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility.
**A compatible smartphone is needed to transfer glucose levels to a compatible smartwatch.
‡‡ Dexcom G6 is compatible with a selection of insulin pumps, including the Tandem t:slim and CamAPS FX.
1 Beck RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.
2 Welsh, JB et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(3).
* If your glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom CGM systems do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
|| Dexcom G6 sensor and transmitter are water-resistant and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure, when properly installed.
¶ Dexcom G7 sensor is waterproof and may be submerged 2.4m of water for up to 24 hours without failure, when properly installed.
† Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 User Guides
‡ Discuss with your HCP on how to use CGM information to manage diabetes.
# Internet connectivity required for data sharing. Following requires the use of the Follow App. Followers should always confirm readings on the Dexcom G6 App, Dexcom G7 App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
†† For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility.
**A compatible smartphone is needed to transfer glucose levels to a compatible smartwatch.
‡‡ Dexcom G6 is compatible with a selection of insulin pumps, including the Tandem t:slim and CamAPS FX.
1 Beck RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.
2 Welsh, JB et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(3).