Dexcom CGM Explained
Dexcom G7 and Omnipod® 5: the system designed to work for you
Published: Jul. 21, 2025
8 min read
The content in this article should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs and Dexcom alert settings.
The Omnipod® 5 App for iPhone* now integrates with Dexcom G7 making your diabetes management even easier with more options than ever before. Now, both the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System and Omnipod 5 can be controlled right from your iPhone.*,† This upgrade makes it the only AID system with a SmartBolus calculator, informed with Dexcom CGM/Sensor value and trend, that’s fully controlled from a compatible phone.* Just download the Omnipod 5 App on your iPhone* to get started! If you are not currently using Omnipod, you will need a prescription from your doctor.
The seamless connectivity from this integration offers some remarkable advantages. By controlling both Dexcom G7 and Omnipod 5 from a single device, you can say goodbye to juggling multiple gadgets while you get real-time glucose data. You'll also have more options for convenient diabetes management that fit your lifestyle. Whether you prefer using an iPhone,*,† Android phone,*,† or the Insulet-provided Controller, you can customize the System to work best for you.
Connection on a whole new level
This connectivity goes beyond devices. In fact, Omnipod 5 users are more engaged with their diabetes management using their phone.1
“The integration of Dexcom G7 and
Omnipod 5 iOS App is a game changer
in my daily life. I no longer need to carry
two phones everywhere, and the System helps keep me in range, giving me more peace of mind.”
Amy H.,
Dexcom Warrior
Why Dexcom G7 and Omnipod 5 are a great team
You want a diabetes management system that feels like it's working with you every step of the way. By combining the most accurate CGM2 with the tubeless Omnipod 5, you get a powerful AID system that truly simplifies your life—with no need for fingersticks‡ or daily injections. Plus, it's the first and only waterproof§,|| AID system for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, so you can live your life without worrying about your device.
‡Fingersticks are required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
The Omnipod 5 algorithm technology and SmartBolus calculator are informed by Dexcom CGM System values and trends, ensuring precise insulin delivery based on real-time data. With Dexcom G7, you benefit from a shorter sensor warm-up time,¶ meaning you can spend more time in
Automated Mode.#
Together, these features offer a seamless solution for diabetes management, making it easier for you to stay in control and enjoy life to the fullest.
Interested in exploring your AID and digital health options, check out these links:
*For a list of compatible smartphone devices visit omnipod.com/compatibility. †Smart device sold separately. For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility. §The Dexcom G7 sensor is waterproof and may be submerged under eight feet of water. ||The Pod has an IP28 rating for up to 25 feet for 60 minutes. The Personal Diabetes Manager and Controller are not waterproof. ¶Dexcom G7 can complete warmup within 30 minutes, whereas other CGM brands require up to an hour or longer. #More time in automated mode based on 30 min warm up time for Dexcom G7. During sensor warm up the system enters Automated Mode: Limited.
1 2025 Customer Survey of U.S. adults with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, n=654, 89% of Omnipod 5 iOS App users agreed they are more engaged with their diabetes management using their phone. 2 Dexcom, data on file, 2023.
INDICATIONS FOR USE: The Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System is indicated for use by individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons 2 years of age and older and type 2 diabetes mellitus in persons 18 years of age and older.
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.