Skip to main content
HomeDrug Comparisons
Drug bottle and Pill

Compare Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

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

  • Dexcom g6
    Freestyle libre 14 day
  • Dexcom g6
    Freestyle libre 14 day

  • Summary of Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

    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

    FreeStyle Libre 14 Day is a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that you wear on your skin. It's designed to replace fingersticks in adults with diabetes. It measures your glucose (sugar) levels every minute throughout the day to better help you keep track of your daily patterns. The FreeStyle Libre 14 Day system uses a 14-day sensor that's inserted in your skin. It sends your glucose readings directly to your smartphone (through an app) or the FreeStyle Libre 14 Day handheld reader.

  • Indications of Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

    Indications for
    •Monitor glucose levels
    Indications for
    •Monitor glucose levels

  • Pros and Cons of Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

    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
    •Sensor lasts up to 14 days
    •No separate transmitter needed, unlike some other CGMs
    •FreeStyle Libre 14 Day Reader comes with a built-in blood glucose meter
    Cons
    •Only for adults
    •Must wait 60 minutes after placing a new sensor to check glucose
    •Sensor can only be placed on the back of the upper arm

  • Common Side Effects of Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

    Common Side Effects for
    Common Side Effects for

  • Warnings of Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

    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
    •Low or high blood sugar
    •No alarms
    •Dehydration (low fluids in the body)
    •Risk of substances causing false blood sugar readings
    •Skin irritation
    •Don't reuse sensors

  • Prices with our coupons for Dexcom G6 vs. FreeStyle Libre 14 Day

    Learn more about Dexcom g6
    Learn more about Freestyle libre 14 day

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.