Dexcom G6
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Summary for Dexcom G6
Dexcom G6 is a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for people with diabetes ages 2 and older track their glucose levels in real time. It uses a small sensor that's placed just under the skin and a transmitter that attaches to the sensor. The transmitter sends glucose readings every 5 minutes to a compatible phone, receiver, or app, so you can see trends and get alerts for high or low blood sugar. The sensor is worn for up to 10 days, and the transmitter lasts up to 3 months. You don’t need to do fingersticks to check your blood sugar with this device.
Indications for Dexcom G6
- Monitor glucose levels
Pros and Cons for Dexcom G6
Pros
- Can be used by people as young as 2 years old
- Sends readings every 5 minutes
- Gives alerts for both high and low glucose levels
- No fingersticks needed
Cons
- Each sensor only lasts up to 10 days
- Sensor and transmitter are replaced at different times
- New sensors take about 2 hours to warm up
- Must remove before certain medical procedures
Common Side Effects for Dexcom G6
- Skin irritation (redness or swelling) at the needle or patch site
Warnings for Dexcom G6
- 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
Summary for Dexcom G7 15 Day
Dexcom G7 15 Day is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system used to help manage adults with diabetes by tracking glucose levels in real time without fingersticks. It uses a small sensor you wear on your skin to alert you when your blood sugar is too high or too low. The readings are then sent to a receiver, like your smartphone or a compatible insulin pump. Each sensor lasts up to 15 days before it needs to be replaced. Possible side effects include skin irritation or swelling at the application site.
Indications for Dexcom G7 15 Day
- Monitor glucose levels in adults with diabetes
Pros and Cons for Dexcom G7 15 Day
Pros
- Each sensor lasts up to 15 days
- Able to pair with compatible insulin pumps
- Sensor and transmitter comes pre-assembled
- Have 12-hours to replace sensor after it expires
Cons
- Can only be used by adults, not FDA cleared for children
- Sensors take 60 minutes to warm up
- Glucose readings might not be accurate if you're receiving dialysis
- Smartphone or G7 receiver must be within 33 feet of sensor; smartwatch must be within 20 feet of sensor
Common Side Effects for Dexcom G7 15 Day
- Infection at the application site
- Pain or discomfort at the application site
- Skin irritation or swelling at the application site
Warnings for Dexcom G7 15 Day
- 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
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