Dexcom CGM Explained
Experience diabetes management with no carb counting* with the iLet Bionic Pancreas and Dexcom G7
Mar. 13, 2025 • 5 min read
The content in this article should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.
A duo for helping you manage your diabetes
Managing diabetes can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Utilizing the iLet Bionic Pancreas with Dexcom G7 can help you manage your diabetes with more confidence, less daily burden, no carb counting,* and no fingersticks from day one.† Plus, you can enjoy greater peace of mind with the only CGM with an Urgent Low Soon alert,‡ notifying you when your numbers are too high for too long, while also helping minimize alert fatigue.
†Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
Easy setup—only enter your weight to get started
Getting started with the iLet Bionic Pancreas is a breeze—no complicated settings or adjustments required. The iLet pairs seamlessly with Dexcom G7, which has the fastest sensor warm-up time on the market at only 30 minutes.§ When paired, Dexcom G7 provides real-time glucose readings that the iLet uses to manage your insulin needs.
No carb counting*
Forget about the stress of carb counting. With the iLet, you only need to provide a rough estimate of your meal's carbohydrate content by choosing from three simple options: usual for me, more, or less. The real-time data from Dexcom G7 helps the iLet make informed decisions based on these estimates, making meal planning easier and less stressful.
Personalized insulin management
Dexcom G7 continuously monitors your glucose levels and sends this data to the iLet Bionic Pancreas which learns about your unique insulin needs over time. This integration allows the iLet to automatically adjust your insulin delivery, helping to keep your glucose levels stable. It understands your basal insulin requirements, how to correct your glucose levels to target levels, and the amount of insulin needed for your meals.
The continuous data feed from Dexcom G7 allows the iLet to make these adjustments automatically, removing the need for manual corrections and giving you more confidence in your diabetes management.
Enhanced confidence
When you pair Dexcom G7 with the iLet Bionic Pancreas, managing diabetes becomes simpler and less burdensome, helping you experience more confidence. Say goodbye to the daily complexities and hello to a more automated, stress-free approach to your diabetes management.
Dexcom offers you freedom to choose the AID System that works best for you and your lifestyle.
See if the iLet Bionic Pancreas is right for you today!
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*User must be carb aware. ‡Predictive alert at 55 mg/dl within 20 minutes. §Dexcom G7 can complete warmup within 30 minutes, whereas other CGM brands require up to an hour or longer.
BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT: Failure to use the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the Dexcom CGM do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.
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