Ten Big Differences Between the Dexcom G6 and G7
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs)are quickly becoming the new standard for day to day measurement of blood glucose when managing diabetes. The G6 and the G7 are the most frequently used models within the Dexcom brand of CGMs. In this video, PA David discusses 10 of the biggest upgrades implemented in the G7 and how these differences translate into the diabetes patient experience. Also discussed are three features that have not changed with the most recent upgrade.
Hey, I’m a newly diagnosed type 1. I have watched a bunch of your videos and I found it a great resource to becoming knowledge about how to manage diabetes and the tech that helps.
Can you make a video geared towards the family and friends of T1d? Like a video meant to educate them of what they may have to deal with, how to react, essential life saving things, etc. All these videos are great for diabetics because there is so much information but for family and friends a really boiled down version explaining and hitting the major points I feel is really necessary as a newly dx’d t1d.
Thanks and I love your content!
Hi, thanks for your kind words and thanks for a GREAT video idea. I’ve had some ideas written down for a while on “Things families of people with diabetes should know” but I think you’re right that a video specifically geared toward families of Type 1s would be smart; their struggles are different and specific. I’ll definitely put that into the project lineup. In the meantime, I’d recommend a channel called @Diabe_tech. I don’t know the creator personally, but he makes very good content from the perspective of someone with Type 1. The @TCOYDtv channel is also very good and doesn’t get enough attention, in my opinion. They are two endocrinologists in San Diego and both are living with Type 1. Good luck in your journey and welcome to the community.
I have training with the VA Friday. I’ll be putting on a G7. This was good for me to hear. Thanks Doc.
Great timing :)
Great information!! Appreciate the video!
Awesome vid! Lots of great info
With the G6 I wear it both on my abdomen and upper arm and now with the G7 I wear it both on the abdomen and upper arm plus in the last two months I have been using the chest also. I have found that the chest, in my case, has shown to be very accurate. Great video I do agree with all you said during your video. I would have also mentioned that both the G6 and G7 may be inaccurate the first 12 to 24 hours if in doubt do a Finger stick.
Thanks for sharing your experiences!
I have used the G6 and am currently using G7- I have found that several locations work accurately for me when it comes to rotation sites:upper chest where there is soft tissue right above the breast, abdomen- any of the anatomical 4 quadrants, thighs-rectus femoris, and either side laterally and either side of low back just above gluteal area ( to the side so you don’t come into contact with sciatic area)- very versatile and easy to apply!
Great, helpful video!!! Thank you!
Thanks for the information!
Is it possible to use the sensor and watch as a stans alone?
I love the G7. I have been on a pump for about 25y. This new tech is amazing, easy to use and has a 20+/- in accuracy. I was just in the hospital and found this to be true. On the regular is was 10 or below what the hospital meter read. I was thrilled to say the least!
Warm up times seem to take less that 5 minutes for me, and being a brittle diabetic ,this is invaluable!! The sleeker design is wonderful and I have yet to have one be torn off by clothing. There really isnt any difference in where I wear it. Im using the back of the arm right now but will test other areas.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Your video was extremely helpful…I had a partial pancreatectomy almost 12 years ago, for a very large tumor. My A1C was WNL for years but now, my glucose has been very difficult to manage. My doctor has recommended CGM…after checking with insurance, they cover dexcom G7 & the CGM accucheck CGM made by roche. There is little info on Roche CGM. Think I’m going to go with dexcom G7 as I suspect I will need an insulin pump in the future…thanks again
Thanks for the video and all the rest. It should also be noted that to use this with a pump requires the use of the number in white print and underlined for Tandem hopefully they will change this to make less confusing. Thanks for a great video and all the information you have provided.
Glad you had it helpful. You’re right that the new insulin pump - compatible sensors have that slightly different appearance. Thankfully, Dexcom isn’t really making the older ones anymore and as pharmacies start to run out of the old stock, only the newer, compatible ones will be distributed. So it should be a very temporary issue.
@@sugarhighchannel thanks it a great product.
With the g6 my sugar goes crazy during warmup. I just got my g7 this week. I can't wait to try them. I'm using a t-slim pump with my dexcom. My a1c went from 9.6 to 7.1 with the use of a pump and dexcom sensor.
Calibration is certainly needed sometimes. My dexcom g7 recently had a reading of 32 (uhh I would be dead) and a finger stick of 91
thank you!
This morning...G7 176, FS 205. Ho hum. Here we go again. This usually happens after I take a bath. I use the reader and love it!
Thanks for sharing!
According to Dexcom's site that reading is within range. The higher the number the larger the range that is in spec.
I wish they made the G7 in other colors to match different skin tones and also my own skin tone.
Thank you!
I may be LADA patient. The idea of me getting a pump has been discussed too. Just started insulin last month. I’ve been looking on UA-cam for any and all things diabetes. I’ll subscribe to your channel so I can learn more from you.
Glad it helped. I have an entire video on LADA. Here's a link if you're interested. ua-cam.com/video/7gV298NsGl0/v-deo.html
You're welcome!
I got laid off 3 months ago and without benefits…. I cannot afford the meds, strips etc… Those with benefits, be thankful. This disease is a “pay-or-die” disease!
If you use drugs, you get free syringes. If you have type 1 diabetes you're pretty much screwed. So little help available with the prices...
@@funkydiabetic2442 I live outside Edmonton and yeah…. what they give a friggin’ addict (who contributes nothing to society) is astounding. Meanwhile working folks have to choose between getting their meds and living, or paying their friggin’ utility bills. This province/country has gone to hell.
@beri232 I’m in Winnipeg and I use those quick pens with the changeable needle tips. If you need some humalog and tressiba, needle tips, contour next strips, metformin let me know !! I don’t mind sending you like a couple months worth if you pay postage.
@@elledee204 thanks but my Dr. Has me on Metformin, Forxiga and Rybelsus for my Diabetes and then of course they love tacking on blood pressure & cholesterol pills once you hit 50 as well.
Don't despair!! These monitors are inaccurate. I find that they are consistently erroneous. Compared to blood glucose meters, these show readings that are aanywhere from 20 to 60 points higher. A waste of money!!
hey, i have a question - can you make some video about Mounjaro? I have never heard about it and just recently at pharmacy they told me it could be sth i can use like trulicity
For sure! That’s actually one of the next videos that I’m working on. And a bit overdue, to be honest…
@@sugarhighchannel oh! So cool! Will wait with anticipation. I am struggling finding trulicity in my country (very low supply) and was thinking about switching it to sth else
I hear people complain about the receiver. I cannot overstate the use of this. Anytime there’s an account problem with the Dexcom app or online account, you can use the receiver wired and upload it to the endocrinologist. It’s also much lighter and more convenient than the iPhone.
Can you use dexcomG7 on Android Samsung 6 classic watch
Thanks so much For these video's
Randy W Lancaster Ca
I’ve only ever used G 6 on my arms
I have had a Calibration in progress since May 18th. I need to update my new sensor and it won't allow it because the May 18th Calibration is still in progress. How do I clear this? Thanks
So i have the question of , while waiting for the new sensory to start up how does my pump and app stay connected to the new one ?
After inserting the sensor you pair the sensor (four digit number on applicator) to the app and the pump. Pump uses the basal rate during the half hour warm-up. After that half hour the sensor sends glucose readings to the app and pump.
13:29 could you please explain how to apply and connect to app aswell
I use the G6 myself on my thigh, and it works really well. But where did you get the idea that it's 15mm thick? I only measure it to be 8mm. The reason I haven't switched to the G7 is because it's fairly common knowledge that it has a VERY poor range, with a decidedly poorly designed antenna. Don't you hear about this in conversations with your patients?
i HAVE A DEFINITE LOVE HATE WITH MY g6. hOWEVER, TELLING ME i DON'T NEED A FINGER STICK IS CRAZY (SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS) I have had exactly one sensor give me a correct reading out of the box in over 3 years. I don't even bother trying to calibrate in the first 24 hours. Also I can't even count how many sensors died prematurely. HOWEVER , when it works, it is GREAT! I have learned more about my blood sugar in the last 3 years then I had in the previous 50 years.
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences.
Watched your video and some i understood and some i didn't. My dad is 97 1/2 and I request his Dr. to provide him with a ztick less method for his glucose, he has been taking shot for o er 30 plus his fingers were bending in to where it looked like it hurt. WT hing different videos and, still not sure . I'm sending out an sos.
I have type 2 diabetes it runs in my dad side, the family. I also have epilepsy
Actually, they are not the new standard yet. Unless you are type one, Insurance does not cover CGM's and they are not cheap.
It actually depends on your insurance company. Humana said no, but Aetna does not need prior authorization, just the script from the doctor. My insurance changed this year, and I am able to use the Freesyle Libre 3. Dexcom would have been available to me as well.
Depends on the insurance and your circumstances. For Medicare, anyone using at least one dose of insulin per day can get it
My rep payee is my parents and they’re also my lame people and I get full health benefits through them because I contributed tax wise at a young age nice start working when I was younger I was never offered the full health benefit package
So let’s find out how we can use G6 supplies, after they discontinue it? I’m not impressed by Dexcom customer , their tech dept sucks. Now explain how much more we are going to be bled dry for the cost of all these “improvements” those of us with shitty insurance can’t really afford any of these “ great improvements”
The included overlay is a joke and dexcom should be ashamed for including that piece of garbage