Jul 7, 2019 · Dexcom is a leader in CGM technology, currently featuring 10-day-wear sensors and no-fingerstick treatment decisions for patients ages two and up. Read more about blood glucose monitoring , children with diabetes , continuous glucose monitor (CGM) , Dexcom , diabetes management , insulin pumps , Intensive management .

Dec 28, 2020 · Last month, we chatted with Jake Leach, Dexcom’s chief technology officer (CTO) to get the latest scoop on the release timeline and new features of the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a highly-anticipated diabetes technology that will be released in 2021. Many follow-up questions from our readers prompted us to follow-up further.

Apr 26, 2023 · Dexcom seems as if it may have a head start — its G6 can already integrate with the insulin pump and dosing algorithms from Tandem and Omnipod. But Abbott, which has been slower to secure similar relationships, recently announced that it had received FDA clearance for use with automated insulin delivery.

Jan 4, 2023 · Dexcom warns that improper use could result in inaccurate readings and dangerous blood sugar excursions—a warning that many users have found to be overblown. In reality, a very large percentage of Dexcom users prefer to place their sensors on their upper arms, and have few concerns about any loss of accuracy.

Aug 2, 2023 · New member, thought I'd add my 2 cents on the dexcom g7 sensor. I've been using these since 3/2023. First time user, diagnosed 3/2023. I have had many issues with these sensors: dropped readings, sensor errors, bad readings. I have contacted Dexcom all the time and they just send me a new sensor.

Dec 1, 2021 · The Dexcom G6 is programmed to stop working after 10 days, but many users have been able to hack the device and get more life out of it, reviving a sensor for one or more additional 10-day sessions. This practice is not condoned by the FDA or the manufacturer.

Mar 13, 2022 · Dexcom stated that the product will be even easier to apply than the G6, and that the applicator will be much smaller than the G6, reducing the environmental footprint. The Adhesive Many people with diabetes struggle with CGM and insulin pump adhesives – there’s an entire Facebook group, with over 15,000 members, dedicated to ...

Dec 26, 2023 · Dexcom’s website includes a link to submit a form if your Dexcom G7 sensor is not compatible with the t:slim X2 pump. You can currently access Dexcom G7 sensors that integrate with the t:slim X2 pump through durable medical equipment (DME) distributors, such as Edgepark Medical Supplies, Byram Healthcare, and Advanced Diabetes Supply.

Jul 24, 2023 · The new Dexcom product, which does not yet have a name, will have the same physical sensor as the new Dexcom G7, but with a new streamlined app and new features. It will also lack some of the original model’s features that were designed for insulin users with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Dexcom Approved to Sell the First Over-the-Counter Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) 03 / 06 / 2024 A new Dexcom CGM, with an app streamlined for type 2 diabetes, has been FDA-approved for over-the-counter sale.