Dexcom G6 Pro

Sensor Duration:

10 days

Warmup Time:

2 hours

Approved For Children:

Indicated for 2 years and older

Fingerstick Calibration Required:

No fingersticks required (however, if glucose alerts and readings from this device do not match symptoms or expectations, users are advised to use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions).

Customizable Alerts Alarms:

In unblinded mode only, the app will configure to offer basic features, such as glucose data, event entry, high and low alerts, and the Urgent Low alarm. Advanced features, such as Share/Follow, fast rise/fall rate alerts, and alert schedules are not supported in Dexcom G6 Pro. 

Software:

Dexcom CLARITY

Accuracy:

Overall 9% MARD

Covered By Medicare:

Yes

Insulin Pump Compatibility:

Recommended Placement:

Abdomen (indicated for patients age 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years)

Additional Details:

• Reader for G6Pro: HCP use only to check system status before patient leaves and uploads transmitter data after sensor session is over and transmitter is returned to the office. 
• One-touch insertion applicator and auto-start transmitter
• Single-use, disposable sensor
• Available in blinded or unblinded mode
• Real-time alerts (in unblinded mode)
• Dexcom G6 Pro offers dosing decisions based on CGM information, when both a number and arrow are shown
• Acetominophen - not susceptible to interference if taking the recommended dose of 1 gram every 6 hours in adults
• Device compatible with multiple Apple IOS and Android devices
• No finger sticks are required but if glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, users are advised to use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions

Transmitter Sensor Size:

1.8 x 1.2 x 0.6 in.

Battery:

Transmitter: 30 day battery

Transmitter Range:

20'

Continuous Data Transmission:

Yes, displays results every five minutes (in unblinded mode only)