Dexcom G6

The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems are essential tools for individuals managing diabetes, offering real-time glucose monitoring without the need for fingersticks or calibration*. These systems are designed for people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are suitable for children aged 2 years and older. With the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro, you can continuously track your glucose levels, receiving updates every five minutes, which helps in making informed diabetes treatment decisions.

A standout feature of the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro is the ability to receive personalized alerts and alarms based on your glucose levels. These alerts are crucial for managing your diabetes effectively, as they notify you when your glucose levels are too high or too low. The Alert Schedule feature allows you to customize a second set of alerts, tailoring them to your daily routine, such as setting different alert settings for work hours. You can also choose custom alert sounds, including a Vibrate-Only option on your phone, though the Urgent Low Alarm remains non-disableable for safety reasons.

The Always Sound setting, enabled by default, ensures that you receive critical Dexcom CGM Alerts even if your phone is set to silent, vibrate, or Do Not Disturb mode. This feature allows you to mute calls and texts while still being alerted to important glucose level changes, including the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts. A Home screen icon indicates whether your alerts will sound or not. For your safety, certain alerts like the Urgent Low Alarm, Transmitter Failed, Sensor Failed, and App Stopped cannot be silenced.

Additional features of the Dexcom G6 include the ability to share your glucose data with up to ten followers in real time using the Dexcom Follow app, which requires an internet connection. This sharing function allows your followers to monitor your glucose trends on their compatible smart devices. The system also supports Health Connect access, enabling you to share retrospective glucose data with third-party apps. The Quick Glance feature lets you view your glucose data directly on your smart device's lock screen, providing instant access to your readings.

For those using Wear OS devices, the Dexcom G6 offers integration, allowing you to receive glucose alerts and alarms directly on your watch. Please note that some features, such as Alert Schedule, Always Sound, Share, Follow, and Health Connect access, are not available on the Dexcom G6 Pro System.

*Fingersticks are required for diabetes management decisions if symptoms do not match readings.