What are the Dexcom G6 Pro Indications for Use?
The Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is a real-time continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older in a home environment while under the supervision of a healthcare provider. The Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System is intended to replace fingerstick blood glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions.* Interpretation of the real-time Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System results should be based on the glucose trends and several sequential readings over time.*
The Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System may also be used as a retrospective glucose recording device indicated for assessing glycemic variability in persons ages 2 years and older in a home environment, while under the supervision of a healthcare provider. Retrospective interpretation of data recorded by the Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System should be conducted solely by a healthcare professional.
The Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System aids in detecting glucose excursions facilitating care plan adjustments. The Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System is also intended to interface with digitally connected devices. The Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System can be used alone or in conjunction with these digitally connected medical devices for managing diabetes* or assessing glycemic variability.
*when used in unblinded mode
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How is Dexcom CGM different from a blood glucose meter?
The traditional method of measuring glucose levels requires a fingerstick using a blood glucose meter (BGM). BGMs provide a glucose reading at a single point in time. The key difference between Dexcom CGM and BGM is that Dexcom CGM provides glucose readings throughout the day and night, including glucose speed and direction arrows that empower wearers with more information for more informed decision making*.