Using Your Dexcom CGM System
Updating Your Device Software
Why am I being asked to update my phone's operating system (OS) to continue getting Dexcom app updates?
Each year we assess whether to keep supporting older Operating Systems (OS) for Dexcom apps.
Sensor Adhesion Issues
How can I avoid iritated or sensitive skin caused by the sensor adhesive?
Please find the answer here
Setting Up Sharing and Dexcom Clarity
How do I know when Dexcom Clarity has been updated?
For every release, a notification banner is posted at the top of the Dexcom Clarity on the day of the release.
Where can I obtain a printed version of the Dexcom Clarity user guide?
The Clarity User Guide can be found and printed from the Clarity Help menu. Your local Dexcom representative can also provide a printed copy.
Will events entered into my CGM receiver show up in Dexcom Clarity?
Any event that is entered into your CGM will show up on Dexcom Clarity graphs when your data is updated from your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System or you upload your receiver to Clarity.
Can I use both a receiver and smart device with Dexcom Clarity?
It is possible to use both a smart device and a receiver to provide CGM data. The smart device system streams data to the Clarity server, where that data is made available for reports after three hours.
Setting Up Your Smartphone or Receiver
Is there a new app for the G6?
Yes, the Dexcom G6 app will be available for free download in the Google Play and Apple App Stores. The Dexcom G5 Mobile App will not work with a G6 System and vice versa.
What are the recommended Android phone settings?
Your phone settings can prevent the Dexcom Follow app from working. Learn more about the settings that will allow your app to work as expected. App PauseOn Android 10 and above, Pause temporarily disables apps.
What are the recommended G6 Android phone settings?
Your phone settings can prevent the Dexcom G6 app from working. Learn more about the settings that will allow your app to work as expected. Focus ModeOn Android 9 and above, Focus Mode disables apps when it is on.
How do I set up the Dexcom G6 with my phone?
The Dexcom G6 app has to be downloaded and is different from the Dexcom G5 Mobile app.
Calibration and Accuracy Issues
Does the G6 accept calibrations?
The option to enter calibrations was included to allow a user to manually calibrate the system in case the start-up calibration code is lost. The system is designed to work properly without calibrations.
Who Can Use Dexcom CGM?
Are there any changes with alarms and alerts?
The "Urgent Low Soon" alert is a new alert that can warn users in advance (within 20 minutes) of a severe hypoglycemic event (55 mg/dL or 3.1 mmol/L) allowing them time to take appropriate action before an event happens.
Exporting and Sharing Reports
How do I access past data from Dexcom STUDIO?
At this time, there is no mechanism to import the data from Dexcom STUDIO into Dexcom Clarity. Data stored in Dexcom STUDIO will continue to be viewable within Dexcom STUDIO.
Troubleshooting (CLARITY/Studio Reporting Software)
Who should I contact if I have questions regarding Dexcom Clarity?
Please contact your local Dexcom representative.
Using Your Receiver
How can I share my data using a Dexcom Receiver?
If you upload your receiver to the Clarity home user account, you can share your home user account data with your health care provider. Your clinic will need to give you a sharing invitation via email or printed invitation to initiate sharing.
Entering your Transmitter SN into your Dexcom receiver
The transmitter SN is a series of numbers and/or letters that can be found in the following locations. On the transmitter box label the transmitter SN number is the same as the SN number on the box.
Compatible Software and Apps
What are the computer and software requirements for Dexcom Clarity?
Computer and Internet requirements (http://www.dexcom.com/clarity-requirements)
Understanding Data and Trends
How are the Daily and Hourly Statistics calculated?
Daily statistics are calculated values for the individual day of the week over the date range selected. For example, if the date range is for 14 days, all the CGM values collected on the two Mondays would be used in the Monday calculations.
How far back can I access my data in Dexcom Clarity?
All data uploaded to Dexcom Clarity will remain accessible as long as the product is available for use.