Simple. Accurate. Effective.
Dexcom G7
for Kids
Support Your Child’s Diabetes Management with Greater Confidence
Dexcom G7 can provide a real-time view into your child’s glucose levels without routine fingersticks,* helping you get ahead of lows during the day, and offering greater peace of mind overnight.
Dexcom G7 is the most accurate CGM for children†,1
Glucose readings at a glance
Dexcom G7 can send accurate glucose readings directly to your own, or your child’s, compatible smart device.‡
Approved for two years and up
Dexcom CGM systems are the only CGM systems approved for children as young as two years old.
Be Alerted before a low
Dexcom G7 can provide a predictive alert up to 20 minutes before your child experiences a serious low.
Monitor glucose remotely
Get reassurance around keeping an eye on your child’s glucose levels while they’re at school, playing sports, or at a sleepover with the Dexcom Follow app.§
No routine fingersticks*
Check your child’s glucose without uncomfortable fingersticks.* Applying the Dexcom G7 sensor is painless. ** Kids can get up to 10 days of wear between sensor changes with an additional 12-hour grace period to swap sensors when it’s convenient.
Comfortable** all-in-one sensor
Kids can wear the slim, waterproof¶,2 sensor on their upper arms, lower abdomen, or upper buttocks (ages 2-6) so they can wear the sensor discreetly where it works best for them and get a little more freedom when they play, swim, and bathe.¶
Proven to improve A1C and time in range 4-5
Dexcom G7 has been shown to help improve everyday glucose management which leads to more time spent in range and a lowered A1C.4-5
Explore whether Dexcom G7 is right for your child
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* Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
† When compared with CGM systems commercially available in Canada as of October 2023.
‡ Smart devices sold separately. For a list of compatible devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
§ Requires the Follow App and an internet connection. Followers should always confirm readings on the Dexcom G6 CGM App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
|| The Dexcom G7 Sensor is waterproof and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.
¶ Dexcom G7 can be worn on the back of the upper arm or lower abdomen for children two and older and on the upper buttocks for children between 2-6.
** Patients reported 94% of insertions were painless (mild, no pain).
† When compared with CGM systems commercially available in Canada as of October 2023.
‡ Smart devices sold separately. For a list of compatible devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility.
§ Requires the Follow App and an internet connection. Followers should always confirm readings on the Dexcom G6 CGM App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
|| The Dexcom G7 Sensor is waterproof and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.
¶ Dexcom G7 can be worn on the back of the upper arm or lower abdomen for children two and older and on the upper buttocks for children between 2-6.
** Patients reported 94% of insertions were painless (mild, no pain).
1 Dexcom, data on file, 2023.
2 Dexcom G7 User Guide, 2023.
3 Prahalad P, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022;107(4):998-1008.
4 Laffel LM, et al. JAMA. 2020;323(23):2388-2396.
5 Welsh JB, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022:19322968221099879.
2 Dexcom G7 User Guide, 2023.
3 Prahalad P, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2022;107(4):998-1008.
4 Laffel LM, et al. JAMA. 2020;323(23):2388-2396.
5 Welsh JB, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022:19322968221099879.