Dexcom G7 Review- Is the G7 Worth the Hype? My thoughts
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- I love Dexcom G7. Simple. That does not mean it is perfect. I wanted to wait a few months to gather my thoughts about my personal Dexcom G7. Hope you found my review useful! Let me know if you have any questions below.
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Disclosure: I was given 3 sensors as part of UK's limited launch followed by another 3 sensors by Dexcom’s marketing team at their blogger's event in London. I have subsequently been given extra sensors by Dexcom UK and self-funded some myself. Dexcom paid for my train fare and hotel for 1 night to attend their London event in May. I was not paid to make this video.
Excellent vid. Totally agree on all your points. I think we should stand outside HQ until they go direct to watch. In terms of stickiness, I wear mine on the abdomen and have yet to need the overlays.
Thanks Tom! Oh interesting, I did not wear the overlay when I had it there too. PS, I'm a big fan! Love your new World's Greatest Sleeper single!
My g6 is as accurate as my bg meter because I calibrate it. The auto calibration is an "average" so that it will be accurate for a certain percentage of the population, so my advice is calibrate it well and it should line up uncannily to your meter, don't trust the auto-calibration ever. As far as the not being able to restart the g7 this will be a deal breaker for me until either that gets fixed or until the g6 is no longer available and thus I'm forced to upgrade! This is what happened with the g5, eventually they said no longer available and dexcom automatically upgraded me to the g6 but luckily the g6 was good to restart. I think for everyone 10 days isn't long enough for many reasons and dexcom need to at least make sensors last 15 to 20 days at minimum.
I can’t stand G7. G6 was better
I got my first G7 today and I put it on and I was amazed how it did not hurt at all. I'm on the tandem pump and on the pump it will ask you twice to confirm the sensor number to make sure your not entering the wrong code. Thank you Dexcom for a great product. Hopefully I will see better sugar reading than the G6
Thanks for the video.
Looking forward to it working with the OP5 system. I heard that we will need new pods to work with the G7, have you heard if the current pods will work or will they need to be different ? I have a few extras stocked up in case I have any issues with one. It'll stink if they wont be usable at all.
I'm in the USA and think it's strange how someone who is not in the USA might get something from an American company before we can because of our FDA taking forever to approve something. Then to make things worse I call Medtronic and get someone in the Philippines whose English is barely understandable. What is wrong with the executives who think it's ok to do this to the customers?
sad insurance doesnt want to pay
I'm shocked that this isn't yet working with Tandem and Omnipod. Dexcom really dropped the ball here, they should have designed it for compatibility from the start. I don't care how good it is compared to the G6, I won't be changing until it can be used in conjunction with a pump. I liked 'ugly winter coat'.
Yeah, it is unfortunate that it is taking this long.
Wouldn't the burden fall onto the pump manufacturers? Or maybe combo of both, idk.
I dunno if it’s fda affected as all these businesses seem to revolve around the US market only.
Shame they don’t invest in other markets.
Can only advise everyone - to stay with the G6. Mature, stable and safe!!! And the advantages G6 vs. G7 are manageable.
The MEGA feature what should come - G7 directly on the Apple Watch without cell phone --> FOR ME ONLY A PR JOKE !!!!
I have had nothing but problems. Never gives me actual readings even after calabration it was 100 off. Loses signal several times. Didnt register any sugar at all just said low. So i guess i am dead.. then gives me highs and at first i took insulin over dosing myself. Aint worth it because i need to calibrate it constantly and it is still off. 2 night of no sleep because of the alarms. Its a pos!!! The only good thing is it goes in yojr arm easily and comfortable to wear. But it ends there. 2 sensors didnt last for the full time and went wacky before it died.
Could you explain this video please? You admit the Dexcom is much bigger, less accurate and more expensive than libre 3 and then proceed to call it "light-years ahead". Makes absolutely 0 sense to me and there is no evidence in this video to even begin to support this claim 🤔
Hello!! I’m a new subscriber! My 14 year old daughter is type 1 and uses the dexcom 7! Please can you advice me what is the best apple watch to get her to be able to connect to the dexcom 7? X
I have a small stash of G7 sensors but am waiting until they become more easily compatible with AAPS in order to use them, I have been put off from experimenting by the reports of poor accuracy. Do you know how I will be able to distinguish them (batch no?) from these "more accurate" G7 which are due to be released at some point? Thanks for your brilliant tech reviews btw!
Don't you have any problems with the battery? My battery has been sucked extremely empty since the G7. With the G6, my 13 Pro Max lasted 2.5 days. With the G7 unfortunately only 1 day left. It's so bad that I'm currently using the Dexcom receiver :(
No not at all. I’m on iPhone 13 PRO and haven’t noticed any impact on the battery. I’ve been switching backwards and forwards between G7 and G6 and my phone always seems to last a full day. Usually on WiFi and sometimes 4G (turned off 5G as too battery consuming). Sorry to hear about your battery problems!
@@Nerdabetic Ok, this is really interesting. In the Appstore many write about the battery problem. Or is there a new Dexcom app version in the UK? In Germany it is the app version 1.3.1, which is 6 months old.
Just checked and I’m on 1.3.1 too. I will watch my battery usage closely from now and let you know if I notice anything significant!
I love my g6, I also have a truly zero carb tortilla recipe and many more that I’m monitoring with my g6🎉
I had to turn off after 2 mins 'nauseating'....!!!
Could you address the issue of areas available to put the CGM, Dexcom only suggest back of the arm and abdomen. Back of my arm now skin is aggravated by application of G6 constantly, abdomen no good due to injecting and scar tissue. I've seen other people put CGM all over their bodies - have tried a couple but Dexcom One with variable success - wondered if this is something you could trial and discuss? Not sure if my variable readings are due to the One or the body area, being the 7 is alot smaller does reduce the problem finding you repeat use the same areas to attach??
same issue with backs of arms needing a break at times due to losing a layer of skin with sensor removal:(. we use upper thigh. toward the outside of leg. idea from d-blogger "six until me" -she wore them straight on front middle of thighs. maybe this will help you.
About the alarms. When it is eventually linked up with an insulin pump (Tandem in my case), will the excellent alarm feature be no longer the case since the sensor will be sending info to the pump and the pump would be the one to alarm when connected to the sensor? For Tandem, it is the one that makes the loud alarm or buzzes inconsolably until you clear it --over and over and over again. Just hoping one of the best features of G7 is able to be kept once working along side a pump.
Great question! I do not have any confirmations on this. I think this is something that Dexcom is working though with Tandem now.
Great review. I've been wearing my G7 since one day. I can already confirm everything you said. The Watch interface design is much better. I'm not wearing the overlay patch yet. I hope it works without it for 10 days🤞. While sleeping on my arm where I wear the sensor, I lost connection at night. Hopefully, this is not an ongoing problem. But so far, I'm pleased with it.
Best CGM??? Please check the accuracy against your blood measurements. My G7 was off by 3,2mml sometimes(!!), rarely less off than 1,8. Totally unusable for me. …But then again I‘m a perfectionist and (such high) inaccuracy really bothers me.
Didn’t you experience that problem??
Cheers from Germany!
Thanks for the review. I’m looking forward to being able to use it here in the USA, but won’t be able to until it integrates with the Tslim.
Yes sadly still no pumps anywhere including Europe where it’s been out for a number of months. Let’s hope Tandem can integrate it soon.
Thank you for a great review. I needed something positive with FreeStyle to crashing today and being without my continuous monitoring for now here in the UK! I’m back to fingerprint King and I don’t like it!
Do you know when will the dexcom G7 be working with the diabeloop DBLG1? Thanks
Abbott is initiating a Field Safety Notice for the FreeStyle Libre 3 App when using Android 13 OS
I'm in the USA and I use a liquid product called Skin Tac on all my CGM applications. I have the G6 and just today got my first G7. I use this liquid on the unit first, let it set a min to get tacky, then apply the sensor and at least the G6 easily last the 10 days+. Gonna see how that works with the G7, but starting out with the overlay (applying Skin Tac to that as well) and will see how it goes. The adhesive of the G-units are probably the one sticking point (hahaha) that makes these units a nuisance and would think by now Dexcom would fix this. If I can use a 3rd party product like Skin Tac to extend it staying on my, why can't Dexcom just come up with a solution to do the same thing on the damn sensor and save us all the aggravation.
I just started to wear a G7, my first wearable. My question is this: What do you do with the applicator after use? Is it recyclable? I'd hate to toss it in the bin as I'm strong on recycling. I'm even considering taking it apart and recycling the hard plastics, and using the little magnets to hold papers onto the fridge! Also, I find the device loses contact with my Samsung phone very easily just walking around the house, into a different room for example and its gone for 5 mins while it reconnects, very annoying.
More frustrated that I’m watching a 6 month review on G7 and no sign of it in Canada.
I wonder if Dexcom slows it down to clear out G6 stock?
Deal breakers for me is that G7 sensors are not 14 days and have no restarts like the G6, which I routinely get 20 days on a sensor. I am also waiting for the direct to iWatch as I don't like to be tied to a big phone or using the smaller receiver as it is just another thing to carry when I already have an iWatch. I hear they are "working" on these thing but I've heard it before so I am happy with G6 until it happens or wait until Freestyle Libre 3 offers direct to iWatch.
How long do you think we have to wait for the update for the "direct to watch" solution? I am already very disappointed with the months of waiting time! Do you perhaps know anything about the reason for this extreme delay?
Thanks for your answer !
I can’t stand G7!
I was wanting to know if you tried using skin tag adhesive with the Dexcom G7 to see if that would help instead of using the over patch instead I would like to know. Thank you very much.
Nice video
Thank you
Why no direct to watch app for both libre nor dexcom
Nice review. When will the improved G7 version be available in Germany? You mentioned it in between. Currently testing G7 with FAX (FreeAPSX) closed loop. Works well. General observation with G7 is that sometimes BG values are quite bumping around. Currently -2,5 degrees celsius in Germany I also had multiple connection outages with G7 unfortunatelly.
Looks great, but who knows when it will come to Australia
Sadly I do not have ETA for Australia but will let you know if I know anything. Thanks for watching
@@Nerdabetic we are normally 3 years behind roughly. My guess will be 2024 late or early 2025
The alert settings is one of the things I love the most using xDrip :)
DIY gang shoutout!
just like SNL's Sprockets😜
If you use skin prep on your skin before putting your CGM it will make it stick to your skin for the entire ten days.
Is it possible to connect the G7 sensor directly to your watch without your phone nearby?
You don’t mention the heavy battery dripping on the iPhone app. This is a HUGE let down
I personally have not noticed any impact on my phones battery impact. My iPhones lasts about a day on both G6 and G7.
Personally, the G7 has the best app I've experienced, it has OK accuracy but requires me to calibrate at least every day to keep it on track, but the stickiness is the biggest problem. The thing I like the most about the G7 is that it does not have compression lows when you sleep on it like the libre 3 does. I will most likely be going back to the libre 3 just because it's smaller and is incredibly sticky and I've had no problems with it ever coming off during the 14 days and it is slightly more accurate in my tests with a fingerstick.
Where do you wear on arm? I get compression lows frequently with G7. Very rare with g6. Every change, I try a more favorable site on arm. I have thin arms but muscular. Also get more signal loses. Other than this works fine. Except for the useless adhesive. Used skin tax with g6. Maybe will try with g7. The patch works just fine though.
Thanks for your work. I learned about looping from you, and since have moved onto omnipod 5. Seeing you put on your omnipod and dexcom, strangely, just gave me a huge sense of relief because I’ve never seen anyone else put one on, thank you for normalizing t1.
How about SkinTac to make it last 10 days.
The watch idea was Steve jobs who was the iPhone creator. He was diagnosed with type one diabetes years before he died. The watch was his dream. And why Apple had so much involvement when the dexcom. However he died and since then the involvement with diabetes ideas has been substantially less. I bought the cellular watch 3 when it came out cause they said the watch will be able to handle dexcom. No phone needed. It never happened and I basically paid double what I needed to.
Apple is working on getting glucose monitor integrated into their watch. They bought a company that developed the technology to get glucose reading without inserting anything into the skin. I don’t know how far they are with this, but it will be a huge seller if they are able to make it accurate enough.
Thanks for the review. Mark from Arizona.
Could you please tell me why Dexcom g7 is better than libre 3?
In my view: Apple Watch app; customisation of alarms; ability to wear 2 at the same time with no downtime; better app design; Apple Health integration.
@@Nerdabetic thanks
@@Nerdabetic I also believe the waterproof is better because I think the Freestyle is only up to 3 feet for I believe 30 minutes…..G7 and G6, I believe both are good up to at least 8 feet for like 20+ hours. I could be off a bit in the numbers, but I know it’s drastic because it’s 1 of the reasons my doctor switched me from Freestyle because I need to be exercising and it’s easier in water for me. I don’t know why Freestyle didn’t change it from 14day, 2, or 3. They are all the same 3 feet and 30 minutes I think.
Just a tip i use to wear my libre on outside of arm. It would never stay on. It would come off or get caught on something. I now wear it on the inside of my arm. The results are not affected plus they last the full 2 weeks. I have been doing this for around 4 months now. I think if you do this with the g7 it will also last
Thanks! Great advice, by inside arm, do you mean the part of your forearm that touches your chest/ core?
@Nerdabetic yes so when your arm is against your side it touches against your body. I don't know why they don't recommend this to everyone for all of them. Not had one issue with it and feels like it could stay on for months. When it was on the other side felt like i was going to lose it after a few days. Try it out see how you get on. Could make a good video and save people a fortune rather than replacing it everytime it gets caught or falls off
I wear my G6 on my abdomen and find if I put my arm over it, like when I'm sleeping, I will lose the signal. Apparently not a problem for the G7 then.
Cheers Chris! I tried that spot with G6 a couple of times but found it pretty painful when stretching and things like that. Is it painful to you?
@Nerdabetic not for me it isn't. I don't even notice it. Maybe you putting it in a different position. I cant seem to be able to upload a photo on here to show you
If you add a list of the CGM's you have used it would help us, sounds like at least the Dexcom G6 and Abbott Labs Freestyle Libre? Any Medtronic Guardian experience? Thanks
Oh great point. Freestyle Libre 1, Libre 2, Libre 3, Dexcom Seven Plus G6, G7.
Being in the US I haven’t had a chance to try G7 yet, but have you tried applying liquid skin tac to the sensor before applying it? I wear G6 sensors for as long as 30 days without needing an overpatch when I use liquid Skin Tac.
I thought G6 sensor is designed for maximum 10 days. How do you manage to use it for 30 days?
@@visitorvisitor4590 I use a hacked Transmitter called an Anubis which lets sessions continue well past 10 days, shortens warmup time to 50mins, and has a replaceable battery that lasts 4-8 months before you need to replace the battery.
Or if you use the stock transmitter, you can restart the sensor after 10 days. Lots of tutorials for this online.
Hi Thanks for thos Video love it I want G7 and Im on Libre but my own Clinic in Halifa wouldnt offer me it . i got it offerent in another centre. i moved my care its good calculates it no scan etc hope can be friends subcribes 100% support you and your channel keep it up .
Glad to hear you got the care you wanted!! This is such a nice comment. Thank you so much Bethaney. Hope you have a wonderful evening. Best, Kamil
@@Nerdabetic Thanks hope can be friends
Thanks for the great info. Have you been able to "presoak" your next sensor and for how long can you do this? I have been putting on a new G6 6-12 hours before the expiration of my current sensor. Can you do this with the G7? Thanks.
Hey, well no. So G7s warm-up timer starts as soon as you physically insert the sensor into your body. This is because the magnet inside the sensor separates from the applicator magnet and this starts the clock. If you did that, you would lose 6-12 h of data as the clock would have been ticking over this time. Hope this makes sense. Let me know if you have any other questions
I can't wait to get the Dexcom G7 to Canada.
I hear so many people about the stickyness issue :( Did the spokesperson mention they might improve that in the future? Nice video again!
Thanks Ronnie! To my knowledge, they only working on modifications to the overlay itself. Thanks for watching
It always losing its signal ,everyone is saying it
Thanks for the updates!
Was it accurate for the last 1-2 days of the 10? Also can you use it with Omnipod 5?
Yes, accuracy was same throughout the weartime. On Omnipod 5- no, no integration yet. Omnipod 5 only works with Dexcom G6 for now
I'm relatively new to Dex - only started wearing the G6 in August last year, and mowing onto G7 when my current spplies have been exhausted.
I've rung Dexcom several times with various queries, and have been told more than once - you should always have a 30 minute break between taking your old sensor off, and applying your new one.
I asked if this still was the case with G7, and was told yes.
Do you know of this?
Interesting someone from Dexcom has said that, I do not see a reason why this is necessary. If you applying the new sensor in the exam same location, I could follow their point but that is not recommended. Did they state why 30-min break between applications is advised?
Do you know if the g7 gives the nasty rash that the g6 gives to the people who are allergic to the adhesive?
I have not experienced any rashes. Thanks for watching
I’m hesitant to try because there is already a problem with the stickiness. When I wore the Libre on my arm it would never stick to me and the G7 is similar in shape and size. I kind of think for me that the G6 shape and size is what’s making it stick better to me. I’ve never had to wear an overlay on the G6 (stomach). Thanks for the video
Skintac adhesive wipes work well for me, i prefer that over the over patches honestly.
I have tried the Free Style Libre for TWO years and found it a simple PIECE OF SHIT.
Abbot is not reliable.
I am back to picking my finger.
Oh no sorry to hear your experience. Please contact your local Abbott team for advice and in-warranty replacements.
@@Nerdabetic There is no need. I simply gave up the LIBRE. I do have my own system for evaluating glycemic modifications, far more complex and complete than the one provided by Abbot .
Thank you. Bye.
Informative video! Do you think the current G7 is more or less accurate than the G6?
Thanks a lot! I would say it’s at par in terms of accuracy itself. But it’s the consistency that I would mostly point out.
For overlay, I suggest Hypafix. Still ugly, but it's comfortable. My question is, has anyone has noticed if this adhesive is less likely to cause a severe allergic reaction than the G6? I have to completely remove the original adhesive and glue it to Hypafix medical tape because it causes what look like weeping chemical burns. They are actually severe contact dermatitis from the isobornyl acrylate in the G6 adhesive. I am very much hoping that is no longer the case for the G7. We use a reusable iniflex guard from bandsfordiabetics and cut out an overlay out of the Hypafix. A bit of a process, but ten days and no rash! Woot!
I'm suddenly having horrible reactions to the G7's adhesive. I think they changed something...
@@klassicmeg I'm sorry to hear that :-( I have heard others are having similar issues, too. It does usually take a number of applications before the skin starts to react to it. Unfortunately, once it does, it won't stop and will usually get worse. I have heard of a few people replacing the adhesive on the G7, but it's a more complex procedure due to how it's set inside the inserter. We haven't switched yet because my boys are on the Omnipod 5. As much as I am looking forward to a significant reduction in warm-up time, I am also dreading having to likely relearn a process that protects my kids' skin.
Thanks for posting. We've been eagerly waiting for G7 ever since G6 came out and was such a dud for my son. I'm curious about the sensor wire on G7. I understand it is now a 90 degree angle vs prior versions 45 degree angle. Is the G7 wire as long as the G6 wire or shorter? TIA
Thanks for watching. Yes, it is 90 degrees. I would say its around same size but I have not measured it with a ruler. Can do if you would like?
@@Nerdabetic If you could measure them, that'd be great. Thanks!
Do you know when the Omnipod 5 is going to be working with G7
No timelines for now David. I will make a video about Dexcom G7s pump integrations when we know timelines.
Slightly confused by the video. You say it is the best but have concerns about its accuracy. Is it just more accurate than its competitors?
Confusion was the last thing I wanted to achieve. Sorry. I think it’s an amazing CGM- best I used. But I felt it was important to point out the short term concerns about accuracy with their initial release. From my understanding, USA will get the improved performance from day 1 and they hard at work to transition everyone in Europe to the new algorithm but until this is done, I felt it was necessary to make that point. Hope this makes sense
@@Nerdabetic I don't want to appear negative (you are doing a great job) but it may be more useful to have a review of the sensor as you have experienced it, rather than how it might be in the future. Again this sounds negative but isn't meant to be.
I have always dabbed the liquid Skin-Tac adhesive onto the adhesive patch of the G6 sensor and never have problems keeping the CGM sensor on the whole 10 days. I plan on putting the Skin-Tac onto the G7 adhesive when I switch to that sensor. I will not switch to G7 until the sensor works in conjunction with my T-Slim 2x. I live in America and supposedly the CGM and pump will communicate with each other in the third quarter of the year. P.S. The Skin-Tac is wonderful in keeping my skin from getting irritated by the adhesive of the CGM.
Yes, liquid Skin-Tac is popular with many. I’m personally not the biggest fan but I might try it again as it’s been a number of years since I tried it. Thanks for a great suggestion!
we use the skin-tax liquid also. it's messy! but it does make that sensor stay on 10 days. very occasionally --maybe 3-4 times a year -will need an overpatch the last day or 2. it does make it pretty painful to remove a sensor! looking forward to the much smaller footprint of the G7 for that reason! also waiting on the tandem integration...
@@kae7131 I sometimes wet the sensor adhesive tape with alcohol to remove the sensor if it is really stuck to my skin. First wet the top of the adhesive and then under the adhesive as you peel it off. I have also used alcohol to remove my infusion set
@@kae7131 I don't really find it messy. I don't know if you apply the skin-tac to your skin or directly onto the adhesive patch, but I apply directly onto the adhesive patch, let it dry and then apply the sensor. That way I don't have the sticky residue on my skin so that nothing sticks to it, like clothing.
Do you know when the g7 will work on the omnipod 5?
Sadly no ETA but from my understanding it will be a while until this happens. I think Tandem with ControlIQ will integrate G7 way before Omnipod 5. This is just my estimate.
Do you use in combination with omnipod
I do yes - Omnipod Dash.
Will any pump interact with a sensor and continually adjust basal other than Medtronic? I don't think I could ever get used to not having this. It's not perfect but never having to read glucose and then have to re-enter that in my pump is mandatory for me.
Hi Larry, yes, many pumps work in this way now- we have Tandems t-slim X2 and Omnipod 5- both work with Dexcom G6; there is also CamDiab and mylife loop which use ypsopump and Dana insulin pumps as well as French Diabeloop. Hope this helps
@@Nerdabetic Guessing, just guessing, but I think the question asker was saying the Medtronic constantly adjusts basal insulin. It never follows a set pattern or amount. Every 5 minutes it adjusts basal. Whereas with the T:slim, it supposedly uses your programmed basal rate when blood sugars are in a normal range. T:slim, and maybe Omnipod too, have a set basal amount they fall back on. And adjust that based on blood sugars rising or falling. But Medtronic does not care what your programmed basal rate is. Medtronic makes up a new basal every 5 minutes based on Voodoo and astrology and lottery numbers.
@@russellseaton2014 I believe Omni-pod5 adjusts the basal every five minutes based on your blood sugar.
Glad you mentioned the cold. I sometimes lose signal when my arm flab get chilly especially in bed when asleep
Yes Joanna! Glad I am not the only one with this :)
@@Nerdabetic A friend of ours mentioned her daughter has problems with the G6 when she may be slightly dehydrated. Does this appear to be an issue with the G7?
Its out in 1 week in US!!!
Yes! 17th- very excited for you all
ugly winter coat lol. my g6 always peels on my arm, even with a third party super sticky overlay. it will last the full 10 days without the overlay when i use it on my abdomen.
So can you attribute the peeling from your arm due to rubbing from clothing or body, exercising, being more out in the environment?
Well I almost always wear loose fitting t-shirts so I don't think it's clothing. I think a lot of it is from lifting weights and the way I sleep. I'm hoping when I eventually get the G7 (US/tslim user) it won't be nearly as bad as the G6. The curled up adhesive around the edge is so off-putting.
@@briankokernak2804 The smaller the CGM the less adhesive there is to keep it in place. Probably why the G7 comes with a patch. A drop or two of superglue would keep it on but very difficult to get off. Tough to find a happy medium for everyone.
Agreed!
Yeah agreed. I think the small footprint of it is one of the key reasons why many struggle to keep it on for 10.5 days without the overlay.
Happy they finally implemented my idea I have been giving feedback about (to multiple manufacturers) since many years already to have zero blackout CGM functionality by keeping the connection to the old sensor up until the new can take over. why took that so long?
Yes, this is a major development! I like how they implemented that in line with the 12-h grace period. Seamless. Great idea!
Dexcom has exactly ONE advantage over Freestyle Libre and that is the customizable alarm functionality. Everything else (accuracy, connection > permanent signal loss, form factor, style, wearing time, etc.) suuuucks over the Freestyle Libre system …which btw is not perfect by any means either.
Interesting comments. I road tested Dexcom 1 and loved the 1 hour delay option but needed the full alarm suite which is not available with the Dexcom One. So looking forward to being able to checkout the Dexcom 7. Customer Service advise that full rollout programme to start towards the end of Feb 2023😮 Many thanks for keeping us up to-date on tech.
Thanks for watching Lesley! Yes, delay high is absolute increible- one of those features that looks small on paper but is huge in life. My impression was that many countries in Europe including UK were in full rollout- I think they careful with the fact that no insulin pump works with G7 yet so not everything is in place yet. Take care!
I just switched to the G7 today. I had extreme allergies to the g6. I had finally found the right tape so I was no longer itching and breaking out. The g7 seems to have no way of using my tape. So I am hoping they have made it all hypoallergenic. We will find out soon…🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
Thanks for this review. You mention very honestly the issues of G7. Thanks for that. On top of all these, I would mention sustainability...throwing away batteries and tec inside every 10 days...🫠 we need to think about these things, as they are easily avoidable!
Thanks so much for watching! Yes, sustainability is a big one!!!!
it IS so much smaller though...and the insertion device is also smaller. i do wish there was a reusable insertion device for that reason though. that would also reduce packaging. i am reallllly looking forward to not having the separate transmitter....getting a new one each time sounds so nice. the last few weeks on an old G6 transmitter usually have accuracy and lost signal issues and also just the hassle of changing it/the pairing process, and timing it with the right sensor change are inconveniences. for all the benefit that dexcom provides it feels silly for me to complain about such things! we're just really spoiled to the awesomeness of it when it is working well -which is most of the time:)
While I entirely understand the sentiment, the issue with reusable medical supplies is a problem of sterility.
@@talks2turtles well,G6 transmitters at least are usable for more than 100 days...whereas withv the G7 the tec goes into trash after 10 days...thats quite a difference ...
Fantastic videos. Thank you!!! I’ll be getting my Omnipod 5 and Dexcom 7 in a couple weeks. I am beyond excited and looking so forward to giving the Medtronic 770G the heave-Ho. Please tell us about Pod and G7 rotation. I’ve seen both units on one of your arms. Was this only during warm up of a second G7 or is that a thing? I’ve read the G7 is not approved in the US for arm placement. What??? Would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Hi William. Just to clarify, Dexcom G7 does not currently work with Omnipod 5 so if you getting OP5, that would be with Dexcom G6. It is approved for arm in the US- 110%.