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Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) requires no fingersticks or calibrations – just enter the unique G6 sensor code on the label during setup. Learn how to calibrate if needed.

Does the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System require calibrations? 

The A1C test, also known as a glycohemoglobin or hemoglobin (Hb) A1C test..

What is the A1C test?

You can purchase the Dexcom G6 CGM System from a medical distributor or a pharmacy. 

Where can I purchase the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System? 

The Dexcom G6 is Dexcom’s latest generation continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system. Unlike previous generations, this CGM system is factory-calibrated—so no fingersticks are required. Dexcom G6 is indicated for patients ages 2 and older.

What is the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System? 

A sensor code allows you to use the Dexcom G6 CGM System without the need for fingersticks or calibrations.* When you start a new sensor, you must enter a code into your display device.

What is a sensor code and why do I need one? 

When you start a new Dexcom sensor, you must enter a code into your display device to use Dexcom G6 without fingerstick calibrations. Please make sure to follow each onscreen prompt step by step.

How do I start my Dexcom G6 sensor? 

The Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is covered by Medicare for type 1 or type 2 diabetic patients who meet the Medicare coverage criteria. Learn more.

Is Dexcom CGM covered by Medicare? | Dexcom

A fasting blood sugar (FBS) level or fasting glucose in diabetes is the result of a blood sample taken after a patient fasts for at least 8 hours. Learn more.

What is fasting blood sugar (FBS) or glucose level?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s own immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. 

What is type 1 diabetes?

Dexcom requires anyone creating an individual account to accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy when signing up. These are agreements that serve as contracts, and in the U.S. contracts can only be accepted by customers who are 18 years and older.

Why does Dexcom require a Dexcom user under 18 years old to use a dependent account instead of their own account? 

Signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes can include increased thirst and urination, increased appetite, loss of weight, fatigue, frequent infection, and patches of darkened skin.

What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes?

The Dexcom G6 CGM System requires Dexcom G6 sensors, Dexcom G6 transmitters, and a compatible touchscreen receiver or smart device (subject to smart device compatibility requirements). 

What components are required with the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System?  

Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases that are characterized by abnormally high blood glucose levels, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both.

Is diabetes a disease?

Learn about the benefits of using a CGM (continuous glucose monitoring) system for diabetes, including improved glycemic control and no fingersticks.

What are the benefits of CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring)?

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines, patients with diabetes should strive to achieve fasting blood glucose levels below 131 mg/dL, and levels following meals below 180 mg/dL.

What is a normal fasting blood glucose for a person with diabetes?

CGM stands for Continuous Glucose Monitoring. 

What does CGM stand for?

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose) or a level of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or fewer, and symptoms can range from shakiness, nervousness, sweating, to hunger.

What is hypoglycemia?

A blood glucose sensor for diabetes is the part of a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system that is inserted under the skin, which allows it to measure your glucose levels.

What is a glucose sensor?

Blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, is an energy source for muscles and other tissue cells that comes from food and your liver. Sugar enters the bloodstream, gets absorbed, and enters the cells with the help of insulin.

What is blood glucose (sugar)?

When you plug in your receiver to charge, a Speaker Test screen will appear.

What is the purpose of the Speaker Test?

A single Dexcom G6 sensor can be worn up to 10 days. Learn more about G6 sensor replacement frequency and how to change your Dexcom sensor for diabetes.

How long can I wear the Dexcom G6 sensor? 

Yes, retrospective data with a 3-hour delay will be available as secondary display within the TempoSmart App.

Will Dexcom CGM Glucose Data be viewed in the TempoSmart App?

With the Dexcom G6 app version 1.4 and later, you can ask Siri to recite your Dexcom glucose readings out loud and display your graph directly on the lock screen.

How do I set up the Dexcom G6 app with my phone?

Dexcom G6 is designed to not impact your travel. Learn more about going through airport security with your Dexcom G6.

How should I go through airport security with Dexcom G6?

Learn who to contact for support if you use Omnipod 5 pump with Dexcom G7 or G6 and experience connection issues, sensor pairing or other system errors.

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Dexcom tests all apps on new Operating System (OS) versions after they’re released. It may take Dexcom several weeks to complete testing and, if necessary, update the app to be fully compatible with a new OS version.

How soon will Dexcom support new OS versions after they are released?

In September 2019 Apple will release iOS 13. By default iOS 13 will change your devices Bluetooth permission settings. These new settings will require users to accept the new Bluetooth permissions. All Dexcom G5, G6 and Share users will need to allow their Dexcom apps to use your Bluetooth by clicking on the &quot;OK&quot; button that will appear on your iOS screen. You can also go into your app and accept the new Bluetooth request.

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In order for the Dexcom G6 insertion needle to reach the interstitial fluid, it must penetrate the dermis layer of the skin, which has blood vessels scattered throughout. Penetration of these blood vessels causes bleeding if the needle pierces them.

What happens if my sensor insertion causes bleeding? 

If you can see the introducer needle sticking out, please be careful that you do not poke yourself and make sure to use proper disposal methods for sharps. 

What happens if my Dexcom G6 sensor deploys early? 

Don’t wear or use any Dexcom G6 components (sensor, transmitter, receiver, and/or smart device) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) scan, or high-frequency electrical heat (diathermy) treatments.

Do I need to remove my Dexcom G6 sensor for certain medical procedures? 

If your Android Watch is connected to a compatible smartphone, the Dexcom CGM app for Android will work with Android Wear watches that support custom watch faces and meet the app’s minimum OS compatibility requirement.

Can I view my Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System data on an Android Watch? 

Learn how you can order sensors  for your Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring system.

Where can I order sensor overpatches?

If you are receiving a No Readings alert on your Dexcom G6 and you are not getting Dexcom G6 readings for the last 20 minutes, please follow these solutions.

What does the No Readings alert mean?

Please direct any questions to the local Lilly Sales Representative, or direct any questions to Lilly Tempo Support at 1-855-LILLY-TEMPO (1-855-545-5983)

Who do I contact if there are issues connecting a patient&#x27;s Dexcom account to the TempoSmart app?

You can change a Dexcom G6 sensor earlier than 10 days.

Can I change my sensor early?

Google Health Connect is Google’s health and fitness tracking app available for use with Android devices. You can enable the Dexcom G6 app to share glucose data with Health Connect, which displays glucose data with a three-hour delay.

Can I share my glucose data with Google Health Connect?

This feature is only compatible with iOS devices using iOS 12 and above and supported Apple Watches and watchOS.

Is the Dexcom G6 app compatible with Siri? 

You must have a Dexcom account to use Dexcom Clarity. You must use the same Dexcom account for all your Dexcom devices.

How do I log into Dexcom Clarity?

Learn how you can download the Dexcom Clarity App to your compatible smart device.

Download the Dexcom Clarity app

A broadband network connection of 1.5 Mbps or more is required to install the software from the web, upload data or view the online User Guide.

What are the computer and internet configurations for Dexcom Clarity?

All data uploaded to Dexcom Clarity will remain accessible as long as the product is available for use. 

How far back can I access my data in Dexcom Clarity?

Use Settings to customize data display and sharing. Changes only apply to Dexcom Clarity and do not change any settings on your Dexcom CGM system.

How can I customize Dexcom Clarity? 

Is Dexcom Clarity compatible with all Dexcom CGM System platforms? 

For every release, a notification banner is posted at the top of the Dexcom Clarity on the day of the release. Follow the banner’s link to read the release notes.

How do I know when Dexcom Clarity has been updated?

Yes, Dexcom G6 is compatible with the Dexcom Clarity software. Patients will not need to register again, nor download a new Dexcom Clarity app, if they have an existing account.

Is Dexcom Clarity compatible with Dexcom G6?

Go to the Dexcom Clarity app and follow these steps in order to share diabetes data with your clinic.

How do I share data with my clinic using Dexcom Clarity app?

Dexcom Clarity app generates PDF reports for 2, 7, 14, 30, or 90 days. You can select any or all of the available reports to view, save, print, or email.

How can I send reports to my clinic using the Dexcom Clarity app?

When logging in to Dexcom Clarity for the first time, there will be limited data depending on when the account was created. Going forward, data will continue to build as it is uploaded to Dexcom Clarity.

I logged in to Dexcom Clarity for the first time, why is there no data in there?

Yes, you can generate PDFs for all Dexcom Clarity reports to view, save, print, or email.

Can I generate all Dexcom Clarity reports from the Dexcom Clarity app?

The smartphone system sends data to the Dexcom server, where that data is made available for reports. To receive this data, the smartphone needs to be connected to the internet and have the Dexcom Mobile CGM app running.

How does Dexcom Clarity get my data?

Go to clarity.dexcom.com from an internet browser with internet connection.

How do I get to Dexcom Clarity? 

If you enter events such as carbs or exercise on both your receiver and your smart device, then both the receiver and the smart device must be uploaded to Dexcom Clarity to show complete data and accurate statistics.

Will events entered into my Dexcom receiver or Dexcom CGM app show in Dexcom Clarity?

Under the Devices section of Dexcom Clarity’s Overview report you will find the alert settings and last uploads for the CGM systems used.

Does Dexcom Clarity have information about my receiver or smart device?

See how metrics are calculated in Dexcom Clarity in the Glossary section.

How are metrics calculated in Dexcom Clarity?

No, Direct to Watch is not available on Dexcom G6.

Is Direct to Watch available with the Dexcom G6 CGM System?

The test your doctor does is considered a more accurate glucose number than any products you use at home. Both BGMs and Dexcom G6 are compared to that doctor’s test to measure accuracy in clinical studies. 

If you are replacing your smart device and use the Dexcom G6, please review the following instructions. These steps are applicable for only the Dexcom G6 and can be completed while in a current sensor session or at the time of a sensor change.

If I am replacing my smart device, what will I need to do?

Choose the phone you’re using to find out what the recommended phone settings are when using Dexcom G6 app.

What are the recommended phone settings for the Dexcom G6 app?

Using the Dexcom Update Tool is similar to doing software updates on your computer. To get the latest software that Dexcom offers, you will first need to install the Dexcom Update Tool.

How do I install the Dexcom Update Tool?

Dexcom designed the Dexcom G6 CGM System sensor auto-applicator for easier, more consistent sensor insertions.

How do I insert my Dexcom sensor?

Without your sensor code, you’ll need to calibrate twice after your 2-hour sensor warmup is complete, a third time 12 hours later, a fourth time 12 hours after that, and then once every 24 hours. 

I lost my Dexcom sensor code. What do I do? 

Support for the Android Do Not Disturb Permission was introduced with the release of G6 Android app version 1.8.0. Safety is Dexcom’s top priority, so this new app permission is required to ensure you always get the Urgent Low alarm and important Dexcom alerts.

What is the Android Do Not Disturb Permission?

Yes, you can get Dexcom G6 CGM glucose monitoring data and readings on your Apple Watch if your watch is connected to a compatible smartphone. See how to set up.

Can I view my Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System data on an Apple Watch? 

Yes. The Dexcom Follow app works with Dexcom G6 app.

Does the Follow app work with the Dexcom G6 app?  

Dexcom Share is a feature within the Dexcom G6 app that allows you to share your glucose data with up to 10 designated persons (followers). Learn how to enable sharing.

How do I share my Dexcom G6 glucose data with followers? 

Apple Health is an app included in Apple devices with iOS 8 and higher. The user can enable the Dexcom G6 app to send glucose information to the Apple Health app. The Health app will display the Sharer’s glucose information with a three-hour delay. It will not display real-time glucose information. Follow these steps to enable the sharing of glucose data from the G6 app to the Health app on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad.

How do I enable the sharing of my glucose data from the Dexcom G6 app to the Apple Health app?

You should receive ongoing supplies from wherever you received your initial product. Your supplies could be processed through a medical distributor or an approved pharmacy.

How do I reorder Dexcom supplies?

The transmitter battery is good for 3 months. We recommend that you have your next transmitter in hand within 3 months of starting your previous transmitter.

How long does the Dexcom G6 transmitter last?

You will receive transmitter end of battery life alerts on your display device. You should use the transmitter until you receive the message to pair a new transmitter.

You may have pharmacy coverage for Dexcom through your insurance, which would allow you to get supplies at your local pharmacy.

No. Dexcom G6 sensors are designed to last for a maximum of 10 days, after which time the Dexcom G6 will require the insertion of a new sensor.

Can I restart the Dexcom G6 sensor after 10 days?

The transmitter battery is good for 3 months. Starting at 3 weeks before the end of its battery life, the warnings count down the transmitter battery life until it has only 10 days.

Will my transmitter battery last through my next session? 

Dexcom tests all apps on new generation iPhone models after they’re released each Fall.

How soon will Dexcom support new iPhone models after they&#x27;re released?

The Dexcom CGM app and Transmitter communicate using a phone&#x27;s Bluetooth technology.

How might Dexcom CGM apps be affected if used on an iPhone model that isn&#x27;t compatible yet?

If your phone isn’t compatible with specific Android apps

Why can&#x27;t I find the Dexcom G6 app on the Google Play Store? 

During a sensor session, your Dexcom G6 may detect that the sensor can no longer determine your glucose reading. At this time, the sensor session will end and your receiver or compatible smart device will display the Sensor Failed screen. You will now need to replace the sensor.

Why did my Dexcom G6 sensor fail after I started receiving readings from my current sensor session? 

A variety of iOS and Android smart devices are compatible with the Dexcom G6 app. View a list of compatible smart devices.

What smart devices are compatible with the Dexcom G6 app?

Dexcom completes all required testing on the phones we support to ensure that the Dexcom CGM system meets safety, quality, and usability standards.

How soon will Dexcom support my Android phone?

The Dexcom G6 app will show up in the search results, and the green “Install” button will be shown on the Dexcom G6 app store page.

What will I see in the Google Play Store if my phone is compatible with the Dexcom G6 app? 

The Dexcom CGM system is compatible with Android 10 with the following settings disabled on your mobile device.

Is the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system compatible with Android 10?

Your compatible smart device beeps, vibrates, and displays a message when you first get an alarm or alert. If you cannot hear your alarm or alerts on your Dexcom G6 app, follow these steps.

Why can&#x27;t I hear the Dexcom G6 alerts and/or alarm? 

Dexcom receiver updates can be done in Dexcom Clarity when software updates are available. To see if a software update is available, log in to Dexcom Clarity and follow these steps.

How do I update the software on my Dexcom receiver?

If you’re seeing this message, it means that your phone isn’t compatible with the Dexcom G6 app

Why does the Dexcom G6 app Google Play Store page state, Your device is not compatible with this version

If you are receiving a Sensor Failed Alert on your Dexcom G6 and your inserted sensor will no longer give CGM values

What do I do if I receive the Sensor Failed alert?

There may be times when your readings temporarily don’t match, but don&#x27;t panic, as they are likely to become closer over time. You may find that this occurs for a few common reasons.

What do I do if my BG meter is not within the accuracy (20/20) range of my Dexcom G6?

You can check your receiver for information about your CGM at any time.

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