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Dexcom G7 Arrow Meanings for Better Treatment Decisions


Jan. 22, 20255 min read

Woman Pouring Coffee while checking her numbers
The trend arrows on a Dexcom G7 CGM show the direction your glucose is heading and how fast. We explain the meaning of each 
arrow and how to make treatment decisions.
The content in this article should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs.




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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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