Dexcom G7

Sensor Duration:

Up to 10 day wear period plus a 12 hour grace period.

Warmup Time:

30 minute sensor warm-up

Approved For Children:

Two years and older

Share Follow Capability:

Yes, when using Dexcom G7 app. The Dexcom Follow app and internet connectivity allows up to 10 people to remotely monitor glucose information and alerts.

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:

Yes

• Predicative alert: Urgent low soon alert: provides alert when your glucose is expected to reach 55 mg/dL within the next 20 minutes 
•  Quiet modes:  vibrate or silence all.
• Alerts (low, high, rising/falling fast, delayed first alert (high), urgent low soon alert) can be customized with more sound options

Software:

Dexcom G7 app, Dexcom Clarity

Accuracy:

Overall MARD 8.2%

Covered By Medicare:

Yes

Insulin Pump Compatibility:

• Omnipod 5
• Tandem t:slim w/Control IQ
• Tandem t:slim with Basal IQ
• Tandem: Mobi
• ilet Bionic Pancreas

Recommended Placement:

• Back of Upper arm (ages 2 and up)
• Upper buttocks (optional in ages 2-6 years) 

Additional Details:

• Dexcom G7 is for patients two years and older with any type of diabetes including type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. 
• Dexcom G7 can be worn during pregnancy for all types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, or gestational).
• Clarity Summary reports (3,7,14, 30, and 90-day) of time in range and average glucose are recorded in the display device.

Features for users include:

• ability to see glucose data even when not near Smartphone
• no cellular plan needed because Direct to Watch uses Bluetooth
• real-time glucose data through share and to partner health apps is backfilled via smartphone connection
• current glucose reading, trend arrow, trend graph (past 1, 3, or 6 hours), and alerts are available to view.
• iPhone* that is running iOS 17 or later and an Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS10 is required
• Medication logging,  Automated Activity with Direct to Watch, Photo logging   
• Once inserted, the sensor is waterproof up to 8 feet. Swim, shower and take a bath with the sensor

View a list of compatible smart devices 

Dexcom G7 connects to the Apple Watch with Direct to Watch using Bluetooth. When Direct to Watch is active, the sensor sends CGM data right to the watch so the phone is no longer needed to see glucose numbers.  For more information see Direct to Watch FAQ

Transmitter Sensor Size:

Wearable Sensor Dimensions: 27mm x 23mm x 4.7mm

Receiver Size:

93mm x 23mm x 12mm

Battery:

Receiver Longevity: 7 Days, Receiver Charge Time: 3 Hours

Transmitter Range:

Keep your sensor and display device within 33 feet

Continuous Data Transmission:

Yes (must be within 20 feet of display device (app and/or receiver) //Bluetooth: Bluetooth w Rapid Reconnect: Dexcom G7 now delivers Upgraded Bluetooth with Rapid Reconnect delivering 65% further Bluetooth range and quicker reconnection when out of range, keeping it connected longer. Dexcom G7's Upgraded Bluetooth extends range up to 33 feet for strong and reliable connectivity to smartphone, smartwatch, receiver, or AID system.