Dexcom G7 Tutorial: How to Get Started

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How to apply & start Dexcom G7 sensor, download and set up the Dexcom G7 app or receiver, and get started with this CGM within several minutes. Watch this short Dexcom G7 tutorial.
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@TypeOneTalks Жыл бұрын

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@bux49

I am a type 1. I used the G6 for sometime and it was not accurate. I am now using a G7. I am on the third G7 sensor and it also is not accurate compared with a finger stick. I do not trust the G7. I use it mostly to inform me of low blood sugar during the night. Sometimes it is way off even then. I have the G7 on the back of my arm and the area is sore around the sensor. The G6 was never sore around it.

@rhasaghoull 9 сағат бұрын

That needle looks horrible.

@suebel100

Thank you for not disabling comments, like Dexcom did on its tutorials. My wife had used the G6, “upgraded” to the G7 around 6 months ago on the advice of her “clinic.” Tonight we had to insert a new sensor, and within five minutes the monitor beeped and said “sensor failed.” Yes, I had pressed the sensor for 10 seconds after I inserted it on her arm. This is the second or third G7 sensor that has failed since she switched from the G6. We again tonight had to insert a new G7 sensor, the last one she had. Also, the G7 keeps giving her abnormally low or high blood sugar readings for no apparent reason. IMO, for these reasons, there just is something not right about the G7.

@IrisPagan-sg3up

I loved your video. The only thing that is disappointing is not you, but the fact that the app does not work on my android phone.

@SimplifotoStudio 21 күн бұрын

The thing I saw, I literally just took it off for the first time today. It HURTS. The overpatch is great, but it does and will rip off skin and hair. FYI; I don’t know why they don’t explain the pain could be an annoyance, yet their Dexcom video shows a happy face ripping it off.

@user-of3ir9ci9i

Why only the back of the arm??? I've been using sensors on the front of my upper arms for nearly 7 years with no problems! I'm a side sleeper, so back of arm would give me Lost Sensor alarms for sure! Anyone else using the front of their arms?

@natashak3387

You didn't even flitch. Lol! I have seen some flitch.

@JCKershAuthor Жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this. I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I'm terrified of needles. This helped break down the process and overall mental preparation I needed to do this. Thank you!

@daleborowsky9900

Lucky to get 6 days off my G7 frustrated also not that accurate the G6 was better no idea why this is happening with my G7

@Editer8684

Idk why but when I apply my sons it’s so hard to press down the button 🤷🏽‍♀️

@NancyMichelli

Thank you so much for this video! I couldn't find anything that showed how to apply the G7 . So simple and easy.

@Disconnectedpenguin

I just got my first CGM ever and was really nervous about where to put it, how to get it to stay on, etc - your videos helped me calm down about it and I’ve just placed it! Thank you for providing real human how-to advice - the actual Dexcom g7 videos I didn’t find super helpful or comforting.

@7USC7

I really appreciate your video .. I've always found that when "teaching" it's always best to speak slowly.... thanks

@paulclaroart8374

Your videos are the best. The only channel that I watch regarding Diabetes and Sensors and the general lifestyle. Thanks!! Keep up the good work!

@Tanks.With.Teeth.Malloy

I loved the G6 compared to older CGMs. The warmup time getting reduced is nice. Thank you for the quick video. Been diabetic for 25 years this September

@Unaveragetrainguy

Holy moly, I was actually fearful of putting this on for the first time in spite of your assurances! Indeed, I didn’t feel anything inserting as a matter of fact! The sensation of pressing the cup against the back of my arm was really all I felt.

@jp-ws3tw

Thank you so much for this! I have to apply my four year old son's first g7 today and was afraid it would hurt him. But this video made me feel better.