Dexcom G7 | 9 Hidden Features You Should Know

[@vpham92688]

Also. For iPhone click and hold the dexcom app icon. Change the icon to larger widget on Home Screen. You then see a larger iOS app icon that shows the glucose level and trend graph!

[@scottdurbin8298]

On the Android side, you can share data with Samsung Health if you have a Samsung phone. I do that and it's nice to see everything in one place. Also, the Dexcom G7 app has Clarity built into it. I like all of the information that I can see. It definitely helps me make better decisions about my diabetes situation.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Love that Dexcom is working so well for you. And thank you for adding the part about Samsung, I did not include that in the video

[@CapeManCoral]

You are an amazing diabetic, and you help me and others a lot. Thank you so much for your time. 👍

[@dianaromo9984]

Thank you ❤

[@dlrmadison]

Great video! I switched to US Med thanks to your endorsement in a previous video. They have been great so far.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Glad you like them!

[@d.newsome6344]

Very useful... especially showing us how to get the glucose reading on the lock screen of an iPhone. I've tried several times using the instructions on the Dexcom site and never could get it to work. Showing the actual procedure on camera solved my problem. Thanks.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Great. So glad to hear that

[@Valley_Gal]

Amazingly useful video with great tips that I had no idea about after using Dexcom for over a year!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joegallo6447]

I have another helpful tip for your G7 users, sometimes when you insert a new sensor it may not connect to your receiver, and you may think the sensor is no good, well do this once you attached it to your body get a magnet and put it close to the sensor and it connects rite away, you can use the magnet that is in the applicator too.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Interesting, thanks for sharing

[@slugo915]

Good Saturday Christel. Love watching your channel every weekend. Hagd

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you 😊 And happy Saturday to you too

[@jmh8510]

Super helpful!!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yay, so happy to hear that

[@CindyPurses]

You always look so pretty. Thank you for this video. You are so smart to figure all these things out. I have a receiver and don't understand how to do all the things you pointed out. Although I just do the basics, my blood sugars are still better than they've ever been since I've been able to check my sugars so frequently with my CGM. I am so glad I don't have to ration test strips anymore because my insurance wouldn't cover them. The Dexcom G7 is a game changer with my Type 1 Diabetes. Thank you for all your wonderful videos. You're the best!!!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you. And I'm so glad getting a Dexcom has made a difference for you. I’m looking into getting a receiver so I can include that experience in my content. It would be nice to be able to include that

[@pamspicer97]

Thanks for the great info!!

[@fredglitz5046]

OMG I just followed your wonderful instructs to setup Siri on the locked screen. SO GREAT thank you 🙏🙏

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yay, glad that worked

[@francohen9685]

I love your videos. I watvh them all the time. Very informative. In your video you shosed a list of 42 things that can affect your blood sugar in the morning. Where csn i get a copy of ghis list. Thank you

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you so much. The list if from DiaTribe, you can find it here: api.diatribe.org/sites/default/files/2024-05/42factorsposter.png

[@WorldsOkayestBusDriver]

Just added the Widget. Thank you

[@DiabetesStrong]

Awesome!

[@jacekjonaszko6109]

Evidente la collaborazione Aple e Dexcom😅 Lo uso da poco e mi trovo molto bene anche se alcune cose sono migliorabili (segnalate anche da altri utenti) Intanto grazie per il video, chiaro e utile 🙏

[@myanaloglife9450]

Thank you

[@vpham92688]

The share feature is good for me as g7 limits to only 2 devices. (iPhone and Apple Watch). Sometimes I want to not wear watch or carry iPhone. So I share to my iPad

[@1932roadster]

*I like the twin lamps standing behind you. Can you tell me where I can buy one?*

[@DiabetesStrong]

They're from Amazon. It looks like they have made slight changes to the design, but the overall look is the same: amzn.to/3YDSw9n

[@madwithaloha5966]

When choosing a medical supply company, be sure they are in your network approved by your insurance coverage. Mine just recently changed for my 2025 coverage.

[@cheriedoughan5583]

Been watching since 2020 I’ve been using the G7 for a year. I’m having an issue with the new G7. The old type had a covering over the adhesive side with the needle. Now they came just adhesive and touching it it is really sticky. I use it on my abdomen and feel this is going to really pull my skin. I’ve never had one fall off from the old one. Do you have any suggestions?

[@DiabetesStrong]

I wouldn’t recommend touching the tape before inserting it. If you have a hard time getting it off (I sometimes do) use baby oil or Uni-Solve glue remover

[@RobertTucker-v8w]

Your the only one on the net that i really trust so im giving this a try. Im like you a type 1 and take long acting and fast acting insulin.My problem is 26 units of tresiba handles my overnight sugar but isnt enough for my daytime. (night 120 to 150) daytime goes up but never gets all the way back down and inches back up to around 291and stays there when i try and correct i drop to low. should i be on two types of long acting one for night and one for day ?

[@DiabetesStrong]

It might now be the right long-acting insulin for you. I ended up not being a fan. Try talking to your doctor about alternatives

[@alangrant5684]

I inserted mine yesterday and today noticed a bit of dried blood that had seeped out a little on one side. Is this common/normal?

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yes, this can happen. Usually, it doesn't matter, but If it's bleeding a lot and it's inaccurate, and/or if you're developing a painful bruise you can contact Dexcom for a replacement.

[@chadkelley6658]

I'm curious with your time using the g7 and what other users and commenters have said about the g7 sensor life. I'm new to g7 and haven't been very impressed outta the last 6 sensors only one made it 10 days for some reason they fail on day 5. Been wearing on upper arm. Haven't fallen off. The sensor just stops working? Dexcom has replaced them and the customer service has been fantastic. Just curious if others are having this issue.

[@DiabetesStrong]

I think I've had about 2 fail flat-out in the last year. Were all the ones that failed from the same shipment? I wonder if you could have received a bad batch

[@cheriedoughan5583]

Have you noticed the new G7 sensors don’t have a covering on the side where the needle is located? Adhesive is exposed and very sticky. I use it on my abdomen and really afraid it will pull my skin as it’s hard to get off my finger. Any suggestions?

[@spoiled1978]

Sooooo yea I have a g7 and I don’t have any of those alerts options and would love to utilize

[@DiabetesStrong]

As far as I know it should be available for everyone. If there’s a glitch with you app it might be worth the time giving Dexcom a call

[@fredglitz5046]

The problem I have with Direct to watch is that it loses the connection often. The to fix it per Dexcom support is to delete the app and then down load it again. This is a real pain. The direct to watch is wonderful when it works.

[@GlennBrockett]

I use X-Drip as a connect share to get the lock screen readings, and Blose to show them on my Samsung watch. Dexcom is slow to keep up with the latest Android OS I was getting warnings about version 15. (But apparently they did finally add my G52)

[@WorldsOkayestBusDriver]

I am on my third sensor. I was hammering yesterday while working outside. The sensor stopped working 🤷‍♂️. Is that common? Now I am one sensor short on my prescription

[@DiabetesStrong]

If it stopped working you can reach out to Dexcom for a replacement (no cost to you). I show how to do that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jobXdoJ8apZjepIsi=c2jNqam6Tbd8IMjP

[@jenniecarroll9299]

I just recently switched from G6 to G7 due to allergies to G6 but Im really having issues with where yo put it started with back of arm then I tried front of arm now trying stomach because readings are so off from my meter even bought a new meter its just all over the place one time was 59 points difference never had that with G6 so I really not trusting so much right now but Im gonna give it the 10 days on stomach to see if ever straightens out..I did notice with G6 one side of stomach always higher than other side and the other always ran lower side just never consistent but I have to use this because I lost all my fingers 3/4 down in 2023 and my toes due to septic shock from a kidney stone that got stuck so I have a hard time sticking fingers and not much blood comes out due to scar tissue so I hope this can work for me ....

[@DiabetesStrong]

If the accuracy doesn’t improve with calibrations you might have received a bad sensor. Dexcom should provide a replacement if that’s the case

[@dennisschroder5597]

Geht das widget nur bei Apple oder gibt es sowas auch fir android Handys?

[@DiabetesStrong]

As far as I know it’s only for Apple

[@bzx7200]

The patients are not of interest to the big corporations. It is not that complicated to build a device that works with both Apple and Android in a safe way, especially with Samsung. It's simple. A matter of money at the expense of the public. This is the truth.😏