Can I view my Dexcom CGM data on an Apple Watch?
Yes, you can check your Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) information on your wrist with Dexcom CGM. The Dexcom CGM App supports Apple Watch* integration and can be used to discreetly view your glucose readings, trend arrow and trend graph. Use the digital crown to scroll the trend graph view between 1, 3 or 6 hours of CGM data.
You can also view your glucose level number and arrow as a complication on your watch face. You can choose from four complication styles depending on your preferred watch face.
How to set up iOS Smartwatch integration
To set up the Dexcom CGM app on your Apple Watch*, you'll need to use the Watch app located on your compatible iPhone. To add complications, use the Watch app to choose the watch face and complication style that you want. If you would like the colour of your Dexcom Apple watch complication to reflect your glucose status, choose the multicolour option for the watch face.
See your Apple Watch* instructions for more detail on setting up the Dexcom watch app.
When you wake your Apple Watch, it syncs your current CGM data from your compatible iPhone. There may be a brief delay before your watch app or complication shows current information. Place the Dexcom CGM app in the Dock and turn on background app refresh for best performance.
Your Apple Watch will only communicate with your compatible iPhone*, not the Dexcom CGM System directly – be sure to check Dexcom compatibility beforehand. You will not receive alerts, alarms and other notifications on the watch unless it’s connected with your compatible iPhone. For example, if you have your watch on and you go out, but leave your iPhone at home, you will not receive any CGM updates.
With Dexcom G7, you can also connect directly to Apple Watch,† meaning that you don’t need to have your phone with you to receive CGM readings. Read our FAQs to learn more.
Compatibility
Dexcom App and Apple Watch running watchOS 3 or later required.
* Smart devices sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility† Compatible smartphone is required to pair a new Dexcom G7 sensor with an Apple Watch. Dexcom G7 users must continuously have their smartphone within 6 meters to utilise the Share/Follow features. Apple Watch is not capable of Share/Follow.
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