Glucose Monitoring for Type 1 Diabetes
Living with T1 diabetes
Connect with Your Diabetes Care Team
Explore how tools like a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system can help you take control of your glucose to reduce the risk of complications3. Empower yourself and feel your best as often as possible.
Prioritize your well-being
Work with your team to create a diabetes self-care plan that works for you and build supportive habits such as eating healthy foods, getting active, sleeping, and managing stress.2
Manage your glucose levels
Explore how tools like a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system can help you take control of your glucose to reduce the risk of complications.3 Empower yourself and feel your best as often as possible.
Care for your child living with T1D
Understanding Type 1 diabetes
About type 1 diabetes
T1D happens when an autoimmune event destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Without insulin, the body can’t regulate blood sugar, or glucose, in the body. This means that the body is no longer able to use blood glucose for energy.3
Causes of type 1 diabetes
T1D is a complex condition and there are no clear causes. Children are more likely to experience T1D, but adults can develop the condition as well. Genetics and environmental factors such as stress have been linked to the development of T1D.4
Treatments for type 1 diabetes
Individuals living with T1D must use insulin to replace the insulin typically made by the pancreas. Insulin injections, insulin pens, and insulin pumps are common options for administering insulin as you go about your day.2
Type 1 diabetes and glucose management
Glucose management is essential for those living with T1D. It’s important that glucose levels don’t go too high, known as HYPERglycemia, or too low, known as HYPOglycemia. Keeping glucose levels in range can contribute to positive health outcomes.3
Take the next steps on your T1D journey
Connect with
the T1D community
the T1D community
You’re never alone when it comes to living with diabetes. Explore the Dexcom Warrior community to hear stories from individuals thriving with T1D.
Educate yourself about
type 1 diabetes
type 1 diabetes
Understanding how diabetes impacts the body can empower you to take control of your diabetes management. Dive into the CGM Blog to learn more about T1D.
Glucose management FAQs
Is A1C important for managing diabetes?
How do I maintain a healthy A1C?
Is CGM better than a blood glucose meter for glucose management?
Dexcom G7 helps you manage
glucose with more confidence
glucose with more confidence
Unlike a blood glucose meter (BGM), the Dexcom G7 CGM System provides accurate glucose readings with no painful routine fingerpricks* giving you an easy-to-understand view of your glucose throughout the day and even at night.
No routine fingersticks*
Get painless, one-touch sensor application§ and up to 10 days of wear, plus a 12-hour grace period to change sensors.
Real-time glucose readings
View continuous glucose readings in the palm of your hand on a receiver or compatible smart device with the Dexcom G7 app.†
Predictive Urgent Low Soon alert
Take action to prevent lows with a predictive alert that can notify you up to 20 minutes before an urgent low below 3.1 mmol/L.
Get started with Dexcom G7
Talk to your doctor about whether making the switch from your blood glucose meter to Dexcom G7 fits with your diabetes management plan.
* Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
† 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 G7 CGM App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
§Patients reported 94% of insertions were painless (mild, no pain).
† 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 G7 CGM App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
§Patients reported 94% of insertions were painless (mild, no pain).
1 Newly diagnosed. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/newly-diagnosed
2 Type 1 treatment. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/newly-diagnosed
3 Imran AS, et. al. Can J Diabetes 2018:42(S42–S46)
4 Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/type-1
5 “Causes” of diabetes. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/causes-of-diabetes
6 Beck, RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.
7 Beck RW, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(6):365-374.
8 Martens T, et al. JAMA. 2021;325(22):2262-2272.
9 Laffel LM, et al. JAMA. 2020;323(23):2388-2396.
10 Welsh JB, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022:19322968221099879.
11 Heinemann L, et al. Lancet 2018;391 :1367-77.
2 Type 1 treatment. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/newly-diagnosed
3 Imran AS, et. al. Can J Diabetes 2018:42(S42–S46)
4 Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/type-1
5 “Causes” of diabetes. Diabetes Canada. Accessed November 7, 2023. https://www.diabetes.ca/about-diabetes/causes-of-diabetes
6 Beck, RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.
7 Beck RW, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(6):365-374.
8 Martens T, et al. JAMA. 2021;325(22):2262-2272.
9 Laffel LM, et al. JAMA. 2020;323(23):2388-2396.
10 Welsh JB, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022:19322968221099879.
11 Heinemann L, et al. Lancet 2018;391 :1367-77.