The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems are designed to revolutionize diabetes management for users with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, including children aged 2 years and older. These systems provide continuous, real-time glucose readings every five minutes, eliminating the need for fingerstick calibrations for treatment decisions. However, if symptoms do not match the readings, fingersticks are still required for diabetes management decisions.
A standout feature of the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro is their ability to alert users about their glucose levels. The systems send alarms and alerts directly to your smart device, helping you stay informed about when your glucose levels are too low or too high. This enables you to take proactive steps in managing your diabetes effectively.
Customization is key with the Dexcom G6, as it offers an Alert Schedule feature that allows you to set up different alerts during specific times, such as work hours. You can personalize alert sounds, including a Vibrate-Only option, although the Urgent Low Alarm remains non-negotiable and cannot be turned off. Additionally, the Always Sound setting ensures that critical CGM alerts are audible even if your phone is set to silent, vibrate, or in Do Not Disturb mode. This setting covers the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts. For safety, the Urgent Low Alarm and three other alerts—Transmitter Failed, Sensor Failed, and App Stopped—cannot be silenced.
The Dexcom G6 also facilitates connectivity and sharing. You can share your glucose data with up to ten followers in real time using the Dexcom Follow app, provided you have an internet connection. Moreover, the Health Connect feature allows you to share retrospective glucose data with third-party apps, enhancing your diabetes management ecosystem. The Quick Glance feature lets you check your glucose levels directly from your smart device's lock screen, ensuring you're always in the know.
For those using Wear OS devices, integration with the Dexcom G6 enables you to receive glucose alerts and alarms right on your watch, adding another layer of convenience and immediacy to your monitoring experience. Note that some features, such as the Alert Schedule, Always Sound, Share, Follow, and Health Connect, are not available on the Dexcom G6 Pro System.
In summary, the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro CGM Systems offer a comprehensive solution for diabetes management, with real-time monitoring, customizable alerts, and extensive sharing capabilities, tailored to meet the needs of users across different age groups and lifestyles.
