Dexcom G7: Hands-On & First Look At Dexcom's New CGM

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024

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  • @barbarapisarski4144
    @barbarapisarski4144 Рік тому +9

    I am excited, just wish they would make it 14 days and not 10, it's a pain to keep changing it so often.

    • @firstlas9647
      @firstlas9647 Рік тому +8

      No it's not. What's a pain is poking your finger five, six, seven times a day.

    • @machellelietz9976
      @machellelietz9976 Рік тому +5

      What happened to the new sensor being able to go for 14 days?

    • @barbarapisarski4144
      @barbarapisarski4144 Рік тому +1

      @@firstlas9647 I meant annoying, not painful.

    • @GothicEchoT1
      @GothicEchoT1 Рік тому +1

      Sometimes they last 10 and sometimes they last 14. Do you always change yours at 10. Because you could just wait till it stops transmitting and just be ready to change it. Because all mine would stop between 12 and 14 days. Changing this between 2 and 3 times a month is also a lot less hassle then having to poke my finger 10 times a day.

    • @barbarapisarski4144
      @barbarapisarski4144 Рік тому

      @@GothicEchoT1 Mine stops at the exact time it starts 10 days later. I prefer this better than pricking my finger too.

  • @debralimburg5168
    @debralimburg5168 Рік тому +4

    Sounds great to me. I’m a long time Dexcom and tandem pump user. I always appreciate advancements in technology. I can’t wait to try it.

  • @lynettehazzard2682
    @lynettehazzard2682 Рік тому +2

    Do we know the cost difference between the G6 & G7?

    • @warrenw939
      @warrenw939 Рік тому

      I just got my G7 yesterday…without insurance at Walgreens the kit was $375 and 3 sensors (1-month supply) without insurance was $440…my insurance covered all but $89

  • @kissykus13
    @kissykus13 Рік тому +3

    Do you know if Medicare is going to also have this as well

  • @Viggen61
    @Viggen61 Рік тому +4

    Can’t wait! Was disappointed when my prescription plan cut me off from the Abbot Freestyle and pushed me to the G6. Much prefer the arm location. I like that the app is getting updated and coming Apple Watch integration. Also hope they fix the mute alerts when I’m using CarPlay. Annoying to have book or music just stop…

    • @mojahedawad5331
      @mojahedawad5331 Рік тому +1

      I’ve always put the g6 in the arm area

    • @et_phonehome_2822
      @et_phonehome_2822 Рік тому

      I prefer the Freestyle Libre also, I heard the Dexcom comes off easily so need a tape thingy to hold it.

  • @stefaniesiemon7519
    @stefaniesiemon7519 Рік тому +1

    Yes! Can’t wait to get! I need to use up my G6 first. But game changer in quickness hope more accurate. And fact will work for I watch too that will be great!

  • @karenlane3253
    @karenlane3253 Рік тому +2

    Oh man I can’t wait till mine comes in, I have loved using my G6, but I did have calibration issues with it because of needing to wear it on my arm. I am definitely excited about these improvements.

  • @marthacoley8742
    @marthacoley8742 Рік тому +2

    Hope all this does come true! Can’t wait!!

  • @leelackin8220
    @leelackin8220 Рік тому +1

    Great info. Thank you for sharing!!!

  • @telford32
    @telford32 Рік тому +1

    Libre 3 smaller and better.

  • @warrenbrown8670
    @warrenbrown8670 Рік тому

    I wear G6 on abdomen. G7 specifically says not on abdomen. Not a good change. I bump my arms all the time.
    What genius decided to make the overwatch required? How the heck do you put a tape over the sensor on the back of your own arm. Designed by morons. If it is mandatory, the applicator should do it with the sensor. Not thrilled with these.
    And I'm wearing G6 and G7 and the G7 is always 20 or 30 points high. Checked against my finger sticks. It seems to ignore calibrations, unlike the g6. FDA should research the inaccuracy.

  • @donald0707
    @donald0707 7 місяців тому

    I like the G7 but it falls off my arm after 4 days of use. The adhesive needs to be bigger. look at the adhesive on the g6, compared to the g7. I hope they improve them in the future.. im very lucky so far that when they do fall off Dexcom has replaced them for free. Also keep the Box, so if you have problems you can give them all the information from the box.

  • @ysmany
    @ysmany Рік тому +1

    Does the g7 still have the pin/needle that pokes into your skin? Or is it more like a patch now?

  • @lisacarver1128
    @lisacarver1128 Рік тому

    Mine has fallen off twice before 10 days despite careful activity , also the monitor has to be within 10 feet or you lose contact then it's 2 hour restart

  • @DiaryofaNomad
    @DiaryofaNomad Рік тому

    They make More money for you with 3 sensors a month!! As you pay for each sensor

  • @ericogrady3209
    @ericogrady3209 Рік тому +6

    Seems to be alot of problems in Europe with losing signal ,even when phone is beside you

    • @AndrewOHara
      @AndrewOHara  Рік тому +1

      The couple things I saw were more from new users, but certainly something to keep an eye on. It can also be the host devices versus the transmitter but I havent seen issues and I've reached out to Dexcom for their take as well.

    • @Torysstories
      @Torysstories Рік тому +1

      My phone is in my hand next to the sponsor and has been having errors all day. It’s my 2nd g7 I miss the g6 😢

  • @keaveny63021
    @keaveny63021 Рік тому

    An all-in-one? Ok no extended wear time. G6 transmitters go for 3 months and are pretty pricy, now a new transmitter every 10 days? I can't get excited about this as it feels like a positive financial development for DXCM

  • @judiththompson2423
    @judiththompson2423 Рік тому +1

    How long before US releases g7?

  • @smil7761
    @smil7761 Рік тому +1

    I want to convert Dexcom 7 from mg to mmol

  • @bobbysmith8036
    @bobbysmith8036 Рік тому +1

    Anybody bashing the g6. Sheesh it works wonders for me. I switched from Medtronic to Dexcom and tslim. And it was the best thing I ever did. A1c went from a 9.8 to 7.1 in a month and now riding a decent 6.7. But we all are diff. I love Dexcom so much.
    Only thing I was wondering is if it is compatible with tslim ??
    Excellent video and thanks so much for the update

    • @jane-i5u
      @jane-i5u Рік тому +1

      Agree with you. Was forced to use FSL for a year due to insurance. It’s ok but I have an Apple Watch which is so convenient for me. The G6 would be wonky the first day so I would place the new one at least 12 hours in advance and no problems. I have always placed on my upper arm. Never worked right on my abdomen. Just got the G7 today. Will apply on a few days. The feature that I am looking forward to is the half hour warmup period

    • @bobbysmith8036
      @bobbysmith8036 Рік тому

      @@jane-i5u please let me know how you like it?? Im gross and sweat, so it’s hard to have all this tape stuff and I fear moving and angles in my movements will cause issue. IDC what they say, the tape itself for me is never strong enough. I have to get after market stuff to place over the standard stock stuff. But the adhesive American company I found gives me 90% confidence.
      Sorry to ramble, but that’s why im sticking so far with tslim to go along with my Dexcom. I fear using the new “insulin pump” cause it to me is like another sensor but with more weight, and more tape. It might be the greatest thing. But at times I have trouble with just the sensor and infusion sites itself. I have no confidence on adhesives. And relying on this to give me a somewhat normal life considering. Im not trying to have to get new parts aside from standard order. Insurance will be like what’s going on. Medtronic had some nice stuff to counteract people like me who sweat and are active. But it wasn’t covered by insurance, and for a day longer I couldn’t do it.
      Im very curious to hear about your experience. Maybe im to afraid to take risks. But im sure many people outside diabetes know the struggle of medical adhesives LOL. One thing we haven’t advanced I feel like.
      May I ask what do you mean by wonky?

    • @bobbysmith8036
      @bobbysmith8036 Рік тому

      @@jane-i5u I also just made sure my phone and pump are always in the same side of my body as the sensor on my arm. I use the biggest wire they have connecting to the infusion site and pump.
      So I alternate in the winter on my stomach, and just put the tubing across me to my sensor side when it’s time to change and alternate.
      Summer months I put the infusion site a tad below belt line on my backside.
      I make sure to alternate. Have you ever hit a capillary I think they call it. When you bleed and it won’t stop. When it first happened to me I thought I was going to lose all the blood. Luckily j called and figured it out. But talk about getting light headed in fear. Hitting those stink
      Tech is great, but sometimes they miss explaining things.

  • @WeLolliShirley
    @WeLolliShirley Рік тому

    Thank you. My husband has been using the 6, but insurance stopped paying for it. He is now going to get the 7 and hopefully insurance will cover it. BUT I am going to make him use it no matter what because he did so much better while using it and his numbers improved. He started using the pump too, but I do not know what the brand is. I am in a wheelchair now so my daughter takes him to all his appointments so I lose info. She had to come over and put his G6 on him because I missed the lesson and told her it would be her job - lol. I like the smaller design because he does lots of lifting and moving of items and would knock it out completely sometimes. Anyway - sorry about the history and Thank you for telling about the G7. I like hearing from people who actually use the items they discuss.

  • @Mels_Memories13
    @Mels_Memories13 Рік тому

    Does the round thing need recycled?
    I’ve used the G6 for a few years and have found it so accurate. My BGL has never been this good.
    I guess it the same 10 days stay in?
    Does the transmitter need to be replaced after 3 months?
    Do they come with a overlay patch?
    Thanks for the vid

  • @fretless05
    @fretless05 Рік тому

    My pump trainer had me insert the G6 in the back of my arm. I later ripped it on when I turned a corner in the house a little too close to the corner of the wall. Sadly, I also ripped another out with a shirt. So, I gave up on my arms and went to putting them on my chest. It's also not official, but my stomach is where I rotate infusion sets through, so I figured a different spot will save me the trouble of keeping track of the rotation of both. Since I do use the Tandem t:Slim X2, I am eagerly awaiting the approval of the new smaller sensor; they look pretty nice all around.

  • @ranjeevsethi6239
    @ranjeevsethi6239 Рік тому +1

    What about compression false readings?

    • @randyhome1544
      @randyhome1544 Рік тому

      I’ve had a really hard time with my Apple Phone and the Dexcom 6 giving accurate readings. My finger pricks have only been cut in half.

  • @TWIXXYT27
    @TWIXXYT27 Рік тому

    So how many comes in a box?

  • @MH55YT
    @MH55YT Рік тому

    thanks for the video. I can't wait until my G6 supply runs out so I can switch to the G7

  • @BFranklin-rk5jv
    @BFranklin-rk5jv Рік тому

    On the G6 you can't set your low alert higher than 100 and we need to do that. Will it be possible on the G7?

  • @buzzelectric6185
    @buzzelectric6185 Рік тому

    Where is the Dexcom direct to watch?? If they can make a receiver they can make a watch

  • @dpayne5343
    @dpayne5343 Рік тому

    Can I still wear it on my stomach, I don't want it to be seen on my arm but more discreet on my stomach

  • @jorgschulze3393
    @jorgschulze3393 Рік тому +3

    Looks huge compared to my Abbott 3.

  • @votered1552
    @votered1552 Рік тому

    Mine failed day 4

  • @GlenMusick
    @GlenMusick Рік тому +1

    will this be compatible with omnipod 5?

    • @Tan-Hall
      @Tan-Hall Рік тому

      No not yet probably in a couple years when they upgrade it

  • @Mels_Memories13
    @Mels_Memories13 Рік тому

    Hi Andrea
    It looks like the size of a 20 cent piece

  • @mugureltanase2539
    @mugureltanase2539 Рік тому

    Do you have an option to log foods, exercise in the new app ?

    • @Torysstories
      @Torysstories Рік тому +1

      Yes you can log insulin, food, activities notes or blood glucose checks

  • @OneElusiveRainbow
    @OneElusiveRainbow Рік тому +1

    it has a reader right?

    • @tooopure
      @tooopure Рік тому

      You still have to calibrate. Ya it does though.

  • @Hiview1
    @Hiview1 Рік тому

    What is the release date in the US?

    • @et_phonehome_2822
      @et_phonehome_2822 Рік тому

      I heard there is a shortage, maybe near the end of March will it be available.

  • @uluvzame
    @uluvzame Рік тому +1

    Look forward to getting this. I love my dexcom G6 but I look forward to the G7. Especially since the transmitter is within the G7.
    I just started on the t-slim x2 pump so I can't wait to transition to the G7. Yes!!!

  • @rosalee726
    @rosalee726 Рік тому

    How do I get it

    • @pl5735
      @pl5735 Рік тому

      Your doctor will be able to tell you.

  • @scottym3
    @scottym3 Рік тому +1

    I sure do hope this will be better than the G6, which I think is a major POS. They say accurate within 20% I believe, most of the time mine is further off than that.
    Sometimes after being on the computer for an hour or two I'll push the button to see my readings and it says it's disconnected and will take up to half hour to re-connect, even if I haven't moved away from the meter. Next time I'll run out to the store real quick and when I get home it reads normal, even after being a mile or two away.
    And don't get me started on all those times when I have to hit the security code 1,2 and OK to get in to do something, even if I'm already in there doing something. Time and time again I need to hit that stupid code.
    Last time at my Dr. appt they downloaded my results for the last 4 months, if it was lucky they got 4 days readings out of it. Doc asked if I was wearing it all the time and yes I always do.
    So maybe next year if my Doc asks me to try the G7 I'll give it a whirl and if it's not improved over the G6 then I'm not going to use if any more. I'll just keep pricking myself, which I'm still doing to make sure what my readings are before bed so I can take the right amount of insulin.

    • @AndrewOHara
      @AndrewOHara  Рік тому +2

      Hey Scotty!
      Couple things here. First, all of these issues are almost all related to the Tandem T:Slim X2, which I believe is the insulin pump you're describing. The disconnecting, the 1,2,3 situation, the days of reading, all of that is the T:Slim, not the Dexcom sensor.
      The good news is I do have some suggestions that may help out!
      For the disconnecting issue, I have occasionally seen this when my sensor and my pump are located on opposing sides of my body. Your body is dense and can be difficult for Bluetooth signals to pass through. You can situate your pump position or your set positions to help reduce this issue. If it continues, you may want to contact Tandem for a new pump. I wear the G6 and T:Slim X2 and I have maybe one disconnection every couple months and only when it is position-based and easily rectified.
      When it comes to history, do you sync your Dexcom to your smartphone as well as your insulin pump? If so, it is far easier to collect data and you can also run your own reports via Clarity that can give you more insight into your glucose readings. From here, you can actually provide your doctor a code and they can pull down your entire history of G6 readings whenever you go in for an appointment. No need to download off the pump and will be much more complete!
      Finally, if you are seeing your G6 being inaccurate, there are two things you can try. First is adjust the positioning. Maybe move more towards your sides or more towards your navel. The G6 is only cleared for the belly area and wont necessarily be accurate if you wear it on your arms, legs or buttocks. But the spot it goes in could impact the accuracy of the sensor. The second thing is calibrate it. You can calibrate at any time in the Dexcom app so if you are feeling low (or high) but the reading says you are fine, do a fingerstick and then calibrate the sensor in the app. This should clear those issues up!
      By the way, none of this is medical advice but more tech troubleshooting from a fellow user. The Dexcom G7 will still use Bluetooth tech and will do many of the same things you are outlining above. It's best to address them with Tandem so that you have a better experience with the G7! For what it is worth, the Dexcom CGMs are the only ones that currently work with the Tandem pumps so you dont have any other choices if you want a CGM and pump that work together without getting a different pump.

    • @scottym3
      @scottym3 Рік тому +1

      @@AndrewOHara thanks for the reply but...I'm not using a pump. strictly have the G6 monitoring system.
      I do calibrate it after putting in a new sensor. I wait for a time when it's been at a level number then prick myself and adjust from there. but even then when it recalibrates itself it's 25 points off or more sometimes.
      Maybe I just need a new unit. I'll talk eith my dr about it and see what he says. Thanks again.

    • @thedreadedmarco
      @thedreadedmarco Рік тому

      Everything's amazing and nobody's happy

    • @scottym3
      @scottym3 Рік тому +1

      @@thedreadedmarco Nothing is amazing and no one, (especially me) is happy. Tuesday I went and did my grocery shopping and haD my unit in my pocket the whole time. When I got home after about 1 1/2 hours, I took the unit out of my pocket and it said "Lost connection, may take up to 30 minutes to connect." WTF?? I've been taking the unit with me when I go places more than I have. I have a Dr appt soon and if it doesn't show any activity, as it did 6 months ago. then I'm throwing it out. MAJOR POS!!

    • @randyhome1544
      @randyhome1544 Рік тому

      My 2019 Subaru Ascent auto manual with tell you that the technology of the car may have an affect on medical devices. Dexcom can’t or won’t tell me if this applies to Decom 6.

  • @appreviewer583
    @appreviewer583 Рік тому

    Unfortunately,it doesn’t compatible with Omnipod 5.

    • @viola4258
      @viola4258 Рік тому

      I'm currently using the Omnipod Dash and G6 and all I do is take my numbers from my phone and input into my PDM. It's not the best system, but better than the Medtronic/glucometer system I had before

  • @marknelson801
    @marknelson801 Рік тому

    Dexcom is an amazing company.
    T1 for 40 years. We have it good these days.
    I started with Pork insulin and urine strips for testing.
    I have no complaints with are current treatment options.

    • @markporter717
      @markporter717 Рік тому

      As with you, I was diagnosed several technology-generations ago -- 46 years ago with Type 1. I've experienced the evolution of staying alive via injecting pork insulin and measuring blood glucose with urine strips to all of the intervening insulin, medical and tech developments.
      Technological quantum jumps now occur every several years. Yet I still remain astonished while attending a T1 discussion group several years ago when some users carped about the extra weight and batteries inherent in a new-generation Medtronic pump, color screen included. The carpers expressed the attitude of "How dare they create a heavier new model? Why should I be discomfited by carrying around an extra ounce of incredibly designed lifesaving technology?" My attitude? Be lucky that we are able to stay alive with ever-improving gear.
      Now I'm using Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G6, both of which are imperfect devices ... but they are still marvelous wonders of technology that help keep me, and most likely everyone on Andrew's UA-cam site, in better health with than without.

  • @jakefitness
    @jakefitness Рік тому

    This gedic? what is that?

  • @brianfontenot8264
    @brianfontenot8264 Рік тому

    I'm looking forward to getting the G7 and it looks like it will be a great improvement on how we get our blood sugars on our pumps. The only thing it should have tried and tested on pumps and approved for the pump before being released to the public. There are so many people that would have loved to switch when it came out. The design is way smaller and I LOVE wearing the G6 on my arm it gives a more accurate readings than my abdomen. LOOKING FORWARD TO IT BEING INTEGRATED WITH THE TANDEM PUMPS. HAPPY PUMPING MY DIABETIC FRIENDS.

  • @tmichael39
    @tmichael39 Рік тому

    Try #Afrezza