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Compare Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7 15 Day

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  • Summary of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7 15 Day

    Summary for Continuous glucose monitoring
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    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.

    Summary for Continuous glucose monitoring
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    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 of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7 15 Day

    Indications for
    •Monitor glucose levels
    Indications for
    •Monitor glucose levels in adults with diabetes

  • Pros and Cons of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7 15 Day

    Pros and Const for Continuous glucose monitoring
    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
    Pros and Const for Continuous glucose monitoring
    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 of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7 15 Day

    Common Side Effects for
    •Skin irritation (redness or swelling) at the needle or patch site
    Common Side Effects for
    •Infection at the application site
    •Pain or discomfort at the application site
    •Skin irritation or swelling at the application site

  • Warnings of Dexcom G6 vs. Dexcom G7 15 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
    •Avoid skin care or other topical products
    •Low or high glucose levels
    •Risk of medications causing false glucose readings

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