Skip to main content
HomeDrug Comparisons
Drug bottle and Pill

Compare Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, warnings, and more.

  • Dexcom g6
    Dexcom g7
  • Dexcom g6
    Dexcom g7

  • Summary of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

    Summary for Continuous glucose monitoring
    Prescription only

    Dexcom G6 is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that tracks your glucose levels every 5 minutes throughout the day. The system is made up of a sensor, transmitter, and receiver. You can insert the sensor on skin areas, such as the back of the upper arm or belly. Each sensor can be worn up to 10 days, then must be replaced after that. The transmitter, which delivers glucose readings to a receiver, has a lifespan of 3 months. If your phone is compatible with the Dexcom G6 system, the readings can go directly to your phone through the Dexcom G6 application (app).

    Summary for Continuous glucose monitoring
    Prescription only

    Dexcom G7 is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. It helps adults and children ages 2 years and older living with diabetes keep track of their glucose levels in real-time without fingersticks. Dexcom G7 comes with a sensor you wear on the skin that's held in place with an overpatch. There's a transmitter that's pre-assembled with the sensor that sends your glucose readings to a receiver (e.g., smartphone or compatible insulin pump). Each sensor can be worn up to 10 days, then must be replaced after that. Calibration with a glucometer is optional, not required.

  • Indications of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

    Indications for
    •Monitor glucose levels
    Indications for
    •Monitor glucose levels in adults and children ages 2 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

    Pros and Const for Continuous glucose monitoring
    Pros
    •Can be used by people as young as 2 years old
    •Able to pair with compatible insulin pumps
    •Gives low glucose alerts
    •Available in English and Spanish
    Cons
    •Each sensor only lasts up to 10 days
    •Sensor and transmitter are replaced at different times
    •Takes about 2 hours to pair a new transmitter to a receiver or smart phone
    Pros and Const for Continuous glucose monitoring
    Pros
    •Can be used by people as young as 2 years old
    •Able to pair with compatible insulin pumps
    •Sensor and transmitter comes pre-assembled
    •Have 12-hours to replace sensor after it expires
    Cons
    •Each sensor only lasts up to 10 days
    •Glucose readings might not be accurate if you're on dialysis
    •Smartphone or G7 receiver needs to be within 33 feet of sensor to work; smart watch needs to be within 20 feet of sensor

  • Common Side Effects of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

    Common Side Effects for
    Common Side Effects for

  • Warnings of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

    Common Side Effects for
    •Warning for medical tests and imaging
    •Warning for security machines
    •Avoid skin care or other topical products
    •Low or high glucose levels
    •Risk of medications causing false glucose readings
    Common Side Effects for
    •Warning for medical tests and imaging
    •Warning for security machines
    •Avoid skin care or other topical products
    •Low or high glucose levels
    •Risk of medications causing false glucose readings

  • Prices with our coupons for Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7

    Learn more about Dexcom g6
    Learn more about Dexcom g7

Compare other Diabetes Type 2 and Diabetes Type 1 drugs

Dexcom G 6 vs Dexcom G 7Dexcom G 6 vs Freestyle LibreDexcom G 6 vs Freestyle Libre 3Dexcom G 7 vs Freestyle Libre 2Freestyle Libre 3 vs Dexcom G 7Freestyle Libre vs Dexcom G 7
View More

Browse medications

View All

Research prescriptions and over-the-counter medications from A to Z, compare drug prices, and start saving.