My Dexcom G7 CGM Review | She's Diabetic

[@Kuri_Lucy]

Hello, great video! I work as a dev for dexcom and it is always a pleasure to see people be excited about G7, reading through all the comments and getting to know stories of lots of people is a blessing and gives a lot more of inspiration to keep giving my best on the job. I hope you all like G7!! Great things to come in the future!

[@friedelpas5637]

I believe that you can find here indeed interesting sugestions when you read the comments. Keep up the good work!

[@robbos2432]

Any word if this will ever work with a Medtronic pump? Medtronic pumps are great but their sensors terrible, would be nice if these worked with Medtronic pump then we'd have the best of both worlds!

[@jeanvignes]

Thank you for all you do. Even when we complain about rashes or costs, I know that most of us are THRILLED to be out of Finger-Stick Hades. Ha!

[@delphia2455]

I have a question. I live in US and just last month I got my second G6 unit. When the G7 is released in US will they eventually replace all G6s or will I have to wait 5 years again for new unit.

[@MS-bo6jc]

I too have a quick question and that is in the concern of having sensor failures being replaced all day long as one dexcom employee stated …. is not an issue. But replacing the transmitter when there’s problems is a big issue. How does this reflect with the G7? As my child is hit or miss on a vein and the blood will come rushing out. So my concern is, will Dexcom still be as wonderful as they had been with a G6 with the G7 in regards to bleeding issues and failures with replacing right away?

[@candacewitt260]

It’s amazing all the technology for t1d these days! I’ve been type 1 since 1965, you can only imagine…now I can’t wait to change my G6 to a G7.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh my gosh - you're amazing!!!!!! Congratulations and my hats off to you for living with T1D for so many years - give us your secrets!! You're clearly doing something right!!

[@TheHanStudios]

Wow, you've really seen it all! What a legend! My late great uncle was Type 1 and he was born in 1913. I believe he was diagnosed around the advent of Insulin. I can't imagine what trouble he went through over the years just to stay alive, but he ended up living to a ripe old age of 93!

[@jackschitt6235]

Wow! I was born in 1965. Are you still in good health? Did you get interested early on in maintaining the best possible control with a strict diet? I read Dr Bernstein's book many years ago. I don't know if you are familiar with his story of course. He got type ONE at 11 and is alive and even active here on KZbin at 88! He follows a very low carb diet and has normal glucose all the time. He doesn't agree that an A1C of 7 is good enough. He eats so little carbohydrate that he doesn't even use fast acting insulin. He thinks the diabetics who eat just like everyone else/whatever they want do develop complications eventually. He says it's next to impossible to not have rollercoaster 🎢 blood sugars if you eat lots of carbohydrate and use lots of fast acting insulin. Others feel that now with pumps and CGM's it is possible to eat however you want and still maintain good control. Any thoughts about about any of this?

[@barryreadeau9763]

I am a 65 yrs old and was diagnosed td 1 in '66 at age 9 going thru the urine test in a test tube and my mom sterilizing glass syringes too now with insulin pumps and CGMs is crazy!!!!!!

[@stephenriggs8177]

@@barryreadeau9763 I often fantasize about having been born a few decades earlier ... except for the thought I having to manage my diabetes, back then.

[@christinewelch4918]

Nice to see you again. When my diabetes isn’t behaving I rewatch some of your videos for inspiration on get back on track. Thanks!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Bless you Christine!! It's great to hear from you!!! I hope to be putting out more videos - really need to get my act together with the scheduling!!! I miss you all so much!! ❤️

[@christinewelch4918]

@@ShesDiabetic so good to hear from you too!! Would love to hear what you’ve been up to and how you managed with type 1!! That’s always the big question!

[@ForgottenCovers]

Quiet mode is cool! That’s a good feature for attending live performances like the theater or cirque du soleil where an alarm could be quite disruptive! :)

[@michelledawnharpist]

yeah! or if you're a musician like me!! nothing like 'beep beep beep' during the quiet part of a song!

[@ShesDiabetic]

EXACTLY EXACTLY!!! It just gives you that peace of mind to enjoy things without the anxiety of disruptions which is a pretty fabulous gift! Especially for a musician!!!! And Cirque Du Soleil!! 😘❤️😍🎶 🎻 🤡

[@jeanvignes]

Agreed. I can think of many situations where a brief pause in the alarms would be good: wedding ceremonies, funerals, job interviews, etc. I keep mine on vibrate-only most of the time, and don't usually mind it, but even that could be awkward in a job interview.

[@arthurdevain754]

I was diagnosed 47 years ago (When surviving a Type I Diagnosis by 25 years was considered remarkable!) and started with five drops of urine in the test tube to test my glucose levels. It was essentially useless, but it was all that was available. Then after several technological false starts, I started doing real-time "finger sticks" four times a day. This allowed much better control. Now I've been on G6 for the last 2 years and, while I do not like its accuracy variations, I have come to rely on it. It has awakened me with low-level alarms a number of times, and that, I really have to say, is what makes the system so valuable. Waiting for G7 with more than mild anticipation! Please tell me if and how frequently the G7 gives "Sensor Error -- Please Wait."

[@barryreadeau9763]

I am 65 yrs old and have been a type 1 since age 9. I remember also doing the urine test for sugar in the test tube. Crazy looking back then too what is happening now. It's like going from the stone ages to space age technology also remembering my mom had to sterilize a glass syringe with no disposable syringes at that time.

[@michaellee2746]

I have also been diabetic for a long time, just over 52 years, and remember the glass stainless syringe, and urine test, that test told you too late there was a problem, I got reasonably good at feeling the high so would just do a calculated guess to fix it. My endocrinologist then said I had better control than other patients. I went on to blood tests when they became available. I have been on Dexcom G6 CGM for 6 months and TSlim pump for a month, 2 weeks in bolus mode then iq switched on after basal rates established, Much less to carry around, but at considerable cost. Still worth it.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Great information! Well done Andrea! But are there really no negatives (like tiny tiny little ones)? I don't hear about any anywhere! The G7 seems to be a perfect CGM and I thought noone and nothing was ever perfect:) I guess this is an exception confirming the rule!

[@Atrus999]

I know we're probably only getting this sponsored video for now, but it's good to see you back Andrea! Hope you decide to return to KZbin one day.

[@ShesDiabetic]

This video is all my own, it's not sponsored, but I am a part of the UK Warrior Program which gave me early access to the G7. I promise I'm going to work to release videos more often!! Thank you for your encouragement!!

[@GRiiiMx]

I changed from my G6 to the G7 yesterday my first delivery will be in December when my G6 Supply finishes, cant wait! and already happy that i am self funding and the G7 works out cheaper by a small fraction!

[@dawnhughes4026]

Can’t wait. I’m bummed that it’s not out here in the U.S yet. I’m definitely switching as soon as I can. BTW, I have missed watching your videos. Hope you are well ❤

[@Larcansil]

I just received my first set of G7 today and now I can't wait to start with it in 3 days once my G6 sensor will be done. Thank you for your videos!

[@ZombieMan1997]

I just got my Dexcom G7 yesterday in the mail and I'm obsessed! I got a case and screen protectors for it some time today! I'm excited! I don't have to run away at work to check my blood sugar unless it tells me of a high it a low incoming. I'm happy. I will get better with this device and be healthier and reach my A1C goal now! 🥰

[@ShesDiabetic]

Ahhh!!! This is so excellent!! I’m so happy for you!!!!!!! 💙😍💙😍💙😍

[@Abja97]

I got approved for my dexcom g7 last week and today is my first day using it. I love it so much goodbye finger pricks. Its my first cgm and it makes me care about my diabetes a lot more now. So happy. Love the channel

[@sydneystein9303]

Hi Andrea. Would you consider doing videos more often? You speak eloquently and are so knowledgeable. Great job!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much!! I am absolutely going to make more videos more often moving forward - this is definitely my intention! I've had a bit of a break recently and am going to do an updates video - but I want to get back on releasing videos more regularly - so yes! For sure!!!

[@jeanvignes]

Wow, thanks for the information. I recently dropped my HbA1C down from 11 to 6.8 using the DEXCOM G6. It gives me the confidence I need to use a bit more insulin because I know that the alarms have my back. That said, the greater accuracy, the smaller footprint, the faster warm-up, and the integration of Clarity into the app makes me very, very happy.

[@ronhays6445]

Great review, I will be changing over to the G7 in about a month, I have been using the g6 for about three years and love it, so I look forward to the change to more accuracy, and a shorter warmup time, Thank you, and have a great day Ron

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh I’m excited for you too Ron! I hope it all goes well (pretty sure it will!!!) and thank you so much for watching and for your supportive comments!

[@JustXso]

Brilliant delivery explaining these 2 devices. I’m always looking for great videos for myself and for people I work with. Your style and approach is clear and impeccable.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh wow - thank you so so much for these super kind words!!! This means a LOT to me. Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!!

[@judywilliams3177]

@@ShesDiabetic you’re welcome.

[@philiptickner40]

Great video, I have just started on the T slim but not quiet there on the dexcom. I’ll definitely look into the G7. Thanks and great to see you back, such inspiration!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Sounds like you are on a very excellent track (fellow tslim user here!) thank you for your kind words and for watching!!!

[@glenndavis356]

I can identify with all the issues of diabetes I have been a type 1 diabetic for 37 years, I think I've seen it all, I also remember my aurt boiling needles to give my uncle shots when I was a kid. I'm almost 70 now, I've been using the Tandem t:slim insulin pump with the Dexcom G6 for about a year and a half now just like you've been using. This set up sure beats testing with finger sticks 5 times a day and the old pork and beef insulin I started out using 37 yrs ago. Technology sure has come a long way and it has saved my wife from making those 911 calls from when I would go into diabetic comas, the Tandem - Dexcom set up is truly a life savior for me. Love your informative videos keep up the great work on the new items coming out for us type 1's.

[@mjboocup]

Always enjoy your helpful words! Thanks for sharing your honest reviews. You are a gift to our diabetes family out here.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you 😍🥹😘❤️

[@tracybennett5445]

Yay, you’re back!! I wish the G7 was available in the US 😩

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yay!!! Thank you!! It feels so good to be back!! Hopefully the G7 will be out soon in the US!!!! 🙏🏻

[@starlite369]

Incredible review, well done. Can’t wait for this!!! It will be life changing 🙌🏻

[@ShesDiabetic]

I agree - and thank you so much for watching and for your kind words!!!

[@rfleming7883]

The G6 has helped get my A1C to 6.4, and now using the Tandem X2 my bg's are continuing to improve. Yes, the G7 is a marvelous step up from the G6, as i especially like the shorter warm up and the grace period you mentioned. Bravo bio-tech and Dexcom!

[@kristywhited8857]

major improvements! can't wait to get mine! the "silence" is such a welcome change.

[@fionanicholson2148]

Yay! I was so excited to see the alert on my phone with a new video from you. I’ve missed your videos. I’m so excited for the G7, it sounds awesome. I hope it’s approved in Canada soon. Thanks for the video Andrea. Much love to you❤

[@conniestanley3366]

I love my G6 and absolutely cannot wait for the G7 in Canada!! Fifty-two yrs as a T1D; back when dx'd we had glass syringes and pee sticks! Love how Banting and Best kept us alive worldwide and the G6 has kept my hBA1C in the 6's; can't wait for G7!! .

[@virginiahoward1155]

Wow nice presentation! Impressed that your commentary was none stop and informative. Dale Howard

[@umat4892]

Very Very Happy That You are back Andrea!!!💞🤩 I missed you so much 🥰 btw,great video!👌🏻

[@timmyroeun8656]

Oh, my god! Just watching this review got me so excited! I can't wait to upgrade to the G7 from the G6. I didn't even know there was one until your video popped up on my home page!

[@propstfamily8650]

Yes , our 5 year old made the switch a month ago (in the U.S.) total game changer on the warm up time and the smaller lighter device for his tiny arms!can't believe we ever waited that 2 hrs in changeouts . We always use the overpatch. So far no issues with any of them coming off! We did have to call dexcom on first one, found out we hadn't removed the G6 app completely off phone and it waned to interfere with new G7 sensor....So heads up when switching u have to remove old app entirely off device.

[@moisesirizarry5784]

Hi my name is mo I am also a type 1 diabetic since I was 9yrs old I just turn 45 that g7 sounds better than g6 hopefully I get it soon lol like your honesty about your diabetes keep going my friend stay strong keep smiling an as always take care of yourself my friend 👌💯😎

[@jasonnov118]

Really looking forward to the G7 getting here in the states. Probably not worth upgrading my son until they have integration with Omnipod 5 though. It'll also be interesting to see if the pump companies will need to update their PDM/app systems to be compatible with the G7 as well.

[@markmurphy4782]

Type 1 for 22 Years and on libre ... Great info Going to try this now 👌💙

[@ginoferiante7140]

I’m looking forward to being able to use it. It’s great to see you and hear your voice again, Andrea. Your videos are always informative and interesting

[@ThePJmommy]

I'm looking forward to it, especially the shorter warm up/no warm up time. We have a longer wait for it here in Canada, but I'm hoping by the time we do get it, it will already be integrated with T:slim.

[@michaelpence1627]

Good to have you back. Keep posting!

[@rexhowells7015]

Good to see you Andrea, God Bless to you and David ♥️🙏

[@annecurtin336]

I love my G6, but the G7 sounds incredible! I see my doc next week & will talk to her about this - thanks, Andrea!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Anne!!! Great idea!! I'm very excited for you to talk to your doctor about it!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@annecurtin336]

Me too!

[@trevorlambert4226]

Sounds pretty good. Addresses most of the deficiencies of the G6 software/firmware that pushed me to use xDrip and Anubis, with a couple of extra features. Looking forward to trying it out in a couple of years when it finally gets released here (probably around the time they start advertising G8).

[@dvdv7777]

Yeah, the shorter warm-up period, overlapping sensors, and grace period cover many of the issues, and probably were also put in place for better integration with closed-loop systems. With the G6, unless you do some trickery with older transmitters and such, you can't have an uninterrupted sensor feed, so the closed loop has to be paused for up to a day.

[@psdaengr911]

I don't see any advantage over Xdrip+, which will run on 99% of all phones running Android 8+ with a smaller sw profile.

[@Supdawgjason]

as a G6 user, this vid was great and helped me with getting some info about the g7 and convincing me to look into getting it once i deal with my insurance company. really appreciate the video. thank you.

[@Supdawgjason]

probably a no but can i take u out for a low sugar/carb, low blood sugar effecting dinner? lolol jkjk, unlesss?....im 33...alrighty i swear im not creepy, i blame the diabet....wait, i cant since you ar eone, see right through ym ruse....i must go, again thank you for the video though.

[@mooshy4921]

As a diabetic its important to keep up with technology so G7 worth it. stay positive beautiful

[@larry-notthecableguy]

How are you? Haven’t seen you for a long time! Thanks for sharing your experience! Take care.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I know - I've totally been MIA!!! I'm doing really really well, just had to take a break becuase life got so chaotic but I'm hoping to get back into posting more regularly moving forward!! It feels so good to be back!!! ☺️

[@Mels_Memories13]

Thank you for the upload. I’ve been type 1 for over 30 years. I’ve been on the G6 for 2 1/2 years, such a great sensor. Though I have those issues of it coming off before the 10 days end. I end up putting another overlay patch on. I’ve been trying to get my hb1c under 7 for a very long time. And guess what it happened yesterday 6.9%, and today 6.8 on the clarity app. I am so excited for the G7 as I do knock my current sensor often. The G7 looks so much smaller and is round, instead of the oval shaped G6. I look forward to seeing more vids on the G7. I live in Australia I’m 46 and I’m waiting on the G7 to be approved here. I’ve already got a email indicating some big changes this. I’m excited 😊 🦋

[@gto19660]

Just want to say I’ve been looking forward to the G7 and as soon as it’s available I’m going to get it. 🎉🎉🎉

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yay!!! I'm excited for you!!!!!🤩🥳🥳

[@lindseyquennell1457]

Have really been missing your video's She's Diabetic. I love your content.

[@benjaminfrandsen5789]

Silence feature alone… thank you. And please Dexcom, hurry to U.S. This is great and thank you for or one of the best review and comparison videos!

[@jillwhelan7695]

This sounds encouraging in many ways. 1 question: does the Dexcom g7 pair with the apple watch?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yes it does! But I believe it works through your phone (as in, it's not a direct connection and needs your phone to communicate the numbers to the watch, if that makes sense)

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you for the review. It sounds really great. The ability to silence all alarms is a big deal. Whether you’re ate Church, a wedding, a funeral, or wherever, is huge. I’m on Medicare, so it will probe awhile before they will cover it. We’ll see.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I completely agree!!! I hope Medicare gets access to the G7 and coverage ASAP!!

[@dwightl5863]

Recently heard that the FDA did not ok silencing the urgent low alarm. In a way I can understand that. If you are at 55 and dropping one isn't far from being in trouble. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

[@dankle46]

I just got on the dexcom 7 and I love it.

[@ShesDiabetic]

AWESOME!!! I'm so glad to hear it!!!!

[@icecreamsandman]

Thanks Andrea!!! I’m so excited for the G7 to be available in the US! Do you know if the G7 is officially approved for insertion on your arms as well as the usual places that the G6 is approved for (belly for adults and belly or lower back/butt for young kids)? Also, I love how slim it is! I do get self-conscious sometimes about my G6 sticking out…I also have had both my toddler and my dog accidentally rip the top half of my sensor off before, so hopefully the G7 isn’t as easy to tear off! (I’m also excited that over patches will be included with every sensor!)

[@jasonnov118]

It is officially supported for the arms. It even has a feature where it asks you where you're putting it on, and back of the arms is one of those choices.

[@jaydee2620]

Congrats on 20+. U look happy and healthy !! 💪

[@auswalker7865]

Good to see you back Andrea. Thanks for the heads up on the G7. It's not available in Australia yet, but after hearing you describe all those new features, I am looking forward to its introduction.

[@MichaelMRoth]

I'll get mine in 2 days or so. I'm very excited, coming from the FreeStyle Libre 3. The alarm system was not satisfactory, not to say horrible. But the G7 will be fantastic, I hope. Thank you so much for your amazing review. Best regards, from Karlsruhe/Germany. Ttyl.

[@albertusbodenstein1976]

Is there any additional pump involved with this? Or is this only the patch, and your cellphone app?? we are new to this.. thanks for the Video.

[@Bengahti]

OMG the G7 Ive been waiting for a review on this!! Great vid

[@ashleylindsey1829]

Andrea, it's so good to see you on KZbin! Your videos are such an inspiration to me. Please make more!💜

[@squeekers_14]

LOVE THE G7!! My son is switching from Libre 2 to the G7 and I’m floored at the differences! Another thing that is GREAT about the G7 is the alarms. I don’t know about the G6 but I love that the G7 has alarms that do not sound like a fire alarm. Nobody wants to wake up to that sound at 4 in the morning for example, or have it go off in public. The only thing that is not so high on my list is the proximity factor. You must stay within 20 feet of the app. That can be a little difficult especially when you live in a 2 story house. Hoping that range may be extended in the G8 whenever that comes out. Aside from that detail it’s definitely a game changer!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh I'm so glad to hear you guys are loving the G7 so much!!! This is fantastic! Super interesting about the proximity - I've not had that issue, but I pretty much am glued to my phone so 😬 - but I can totally imagine that being problematic especially from different floors of your home! Just glad to hear that overall it's working so well for you!!!

[@thedict8ter]

THANK YOU - so glad they added the "Silence All" feature! So glad not to have the air raid alarms go off on my phone AND pump in the middle of a work meeting :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

AMEN TO THIS!!! I COMPLETELY AGREE!!! Probably one of if not my MOST favorite feature!!!

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I've just put my second g7, after wearing the g6 for several years. My warm up period was 22 minutes for the first one, and 25 minutes for this one. So far I am very happy with the g7.

[@Mels_Memories13]

Yes the G6 has been so accurate and my hb1c is down to 6.8 now. I’m finally in the rage I need to be yeah! I can’t wait for the G7 be available here. Thanks for the information on it

[@PedroPiquero]

I can go on a bike without fear of a low, knowing that the G7 will alert me in advance if something goes wrong. And coming from Libre 2, it just feels spectacular. The alarms are marvellous. They really set this product apart from others. It tells you if your glucose is dropping too fast, or rising too fast. If you have been more than X time above target. It even allows you to "acknowledge" the alarms, and they will not annoy you more for a period of time. I hope that they made the integration with Omnipod 5 soon. That would be a dream.

[@ShesDiabetic]

You're so right about the awesomeness of the alarms - I totally agree! I'm so so so happy it's making such a positive impact on your life and biking!! I too am SOOOO hoping for the Omnipod 5 integration!!! That and an iOs app!!

[@carabyrne7555]

Great review! Thanks so much, the quiet mode is so needed, we’ve all been there!

[@karennovak2074]

I see most people using the G6 and now the G7 in the back of the arm. When I have tried using that location for my G6 2 things happen; 1. I get pressure lows from sleeping on my side and 2. I get notifications from my Tandem that it can't find the sensor randomly (too far away). Because of these issues, I wear my G6 in my upper thighs. Do we think these will be fixed with the G7?

[@shantonavsen9584]

Thank you for the short and precise review. Was this also tested on children ?

[@jerrycain7843]

Just switched last week form the G6 to the G7, and so far love it. Other than laying on my Left side (Sensor on Left Arm) and the back of my arm is on the mattress, and I lost readings during the night. I'm mainly a right-side sleeper, worried about putting it on the right arm. I understand the back of the arm is the only approved site, have you used it any other places?

[@Lesqueek]

So glad to see you back by the way¡!

[@rexsissom7880]

WOW...... I'm really looking forward to the G7 hitting the states now the you have presented me with a very nice informative video. Maize and blue on you would look great on your presentations this time of year. Go Blue.....!!!

[@EricTheGrey]

Wonderful review, thank you. I'm looking at reviews for a new pump and CGM system and the G7 is the CGM that will be included in whichever I choose. I love the 30-minute warmup, with overlapping stats from the old sensor. Much better than the 2-hour warmup and 6-hour multiple calibration I had to do with the Medtronic sensors I've used previously.

[@jamiewilks1918]

Sounds great! I'm in virginia,USA. Wear the dexcom g6 with the omniod 5. Got my first A1C of 6.2 in 40 years! Called omnipod helpline and was told they did know when they would be able to connect with the g7. Was told to call dexcom. I'm already on the list to upgrade when systems work together. Will hopefully be able to point out the urgency of approving a continued partnership with the two products!

[@jamiewilks1918]

Was told they did not know, and my wife, Sarah is actually the diabetic that got excited and hijacked this comment section 😊!

[@missbrendaalv]

Thanks for sharing the new updates. Very excited about using G7! By the way you have pretty pearly white teeth 😊

[@mizazbiz]

This is great news. My daughter will be getting a pump soon and the G7 sounds wonderful. Hopefully it’ll work out that she’ll be able to get that too when the time comes. Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Double.J]

I am going to be getting an Omnipod five pretty soon, and luckily I’ve already had the Dexcom G6 for 8+ months, and after watching your video, I can’t wait until the G7 is compatible with the Omnipod five. Hopefully with this one we can put it on opposite arms or opposite sides of our body, and that way even our own body won’t be an interference between the two.

[@dvdv7777]

6:29 When people voice these concerns about ignoring alarms, I think it is important to explain that after you took glucose to correct the low, the BG will not instantly rise. It takes about 10 minutes for the small intestine etc. to absorb that glucose. It makes no sense for the urgent low alert to keep shouting at you even after you took your glucose, *especially* during a bad low when you are already anxious and stressed out, so that update in the app is great. Also, you mention the much thinner profile. Does this alleviate compression lows? Those are an issue for me with the G6, but I typically am a side sleeper, so I just place the G6 on the arm that I currently don't sleep on. And speaking of arms, is it correct that for the G7 the abdomen is no longer an officially approved site, and you are supposed to only use the arms now?

[@friedelpas5637]

With the G6 you have the option for the alarm to put OK in the app. And you can via the setup define how long he has to be quiet after that. So normally when putting the OK you can put it quiet for 15 minutes and when then it is still to low, you will got a new alarm. But you have no alarms during the time it takes normally to rise the blood sugar again. But I agree with this reaction that communication about what and why and how with your colleagues or others you are regularly are together is essential. It is the key issue to make it possible to treat your illness in the best way. In my experience it is either exceptional that then they do not understood. In many cases they are worrying that it is going well when the alarm came up again after some time. When they not do that in that case, that say a lot of their attitude, not yours.

[@monat8231]

Omg welcome back!! I haven’t seen your videos in a while. Hope all is well 💕

[@shelbysutton2663]

I’m so excited about this rolling out in the US!! I was able to get my a1c down to a 5.7 with the G6 so I can only imagine how much lower I could get it with the G7!!

[@psdaengr911]

Probably no differnece in A1Cs unless you make more lifestyle modfications. I'd expect the 90 day eAG of the ABGP to be closer to the antiquated A1C number.- if the software is even able to calculate it.

[@doa2758]

Thank you for sharing your experiences and learnings.

[@ShesDiabetic]

You're so very welcome! It's my pleasure!

[@brendageter7300]

Sounds great especially the smaller size because the G6 shows under light weight clothes. Also to be able to use your arm and allow your stomach to rest. How do I find out how I might qualify to switch? I am type 2 and have been on Dexcom 6 for approximately three to four years. 🙏🏾

[@ShesDiabetic]

It’s different depending on where you are in the world, etc, but I think the first thing to do would be to speak to your doctor!

[@OldSoulYoungBlood]

Great video! Enjoy your insight. Looking forward to silent mode on the G7 😊

[@brayden1055]

So glad you posted again I thought you were done with KZbin

[@tonyafrancesca8409]

Totally sold!!! Deep sigh, in Australia . We will have to be patient!!!

[@riccardrosen2073]

Thanks for that review! Also, great to see you again! Now I can only hope I can switch from the G6 :-)

[@camoyuki]

The silent mode is definitely appreciated. I found my own ways of making it silent, like a system do not disturb mode on a phone or just turning it off for a while, but having it built in is nice. I've been out of school for a long time now, but back before I had a glucose monitor and was just on an insulin pump, if I got an unexpected low insulin alert or other error on my insulin pump in class, it was like a nightmare. Having more easily accessible control over that is very nice

[@david40271]

When will Dexcom G7 will be Canada? Has the adhesive changed?

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm not sure! I'm so sorry to say! I do think the adhesive is more strong, but I don't have that one record or anything! It's also smaller so less likely to get caught/pulled/put pressure on the adhesive anyway, if that makes sense!

[@LoraK31]

I'm so excited to try the G7 out eventually! I was wondering if you've noticed whether the first day accuracy is better with the G7. One of my gripes with the G6 is that sometimes the first day I put in a sensor is hellish when it comes to inaccuracies (to the point where I often have to turn off Control IQ), then it corrects itself by day 2. I'm really hoping the G7 is better with this.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I know EXACTLY what you mean - honestly, I've had the same experience and I had mixed results with the G7 regarding this. It's hard to know what causes the mixed results, given that we're always changing sites which each new sensor. I did however find better accuracy in the first day the longer I had my next sensor in (and before starting it) during that 12 hour grace period. Some people call it 'soaking' the sensor. I did however, on the whole, find it more accurate on the first day than the G6, I can say that, which is a relief because I too am on the Control iQ and need that accuracy desperately!!

[@babytigtig3795]

This is a great question that I was wondering about too.

[@friedelpas5637]

After 24 hours I do also a finger measurement. In half the cases the accuracy is good, in the other half it shows about 30 mg/dl more then the finger measurement and then I callibrate. When not doing it at that time it happens more that I come later in problem with very low sugar.

[@dvdv7777]

@@ShesDiabetic How has Control IQ been since the last time you reviewed it BTW? Did it increase your time in range?

[@anitastokar98]

@@ShesDiabetic I am a little confused when you say you had better accuracy on the first day by soaking the sensor during the 12 hour grace period before starting the sensor. I never start my G6 until it has been in my tissue for at least 12 hours before starting it, but with the G7, it starts automatically. Were you talking about the G6 or G7 ? Only the G7 has that 12 hour grace period.

[@Dorito230]

I am loving the G7!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yay!! I'm so glad to hear this!!!

[@GillianOLeary]

What a great review. Mine arrive tomorrow and I cannot wait!! Plus the UK gets them first! Really pleased with less waste, come and go subscription plus different kinds of subscriptions in the UK and much cheaper than the G6!

[@luigifulco4117]

Hi Andrea, I would like to ask you if the Bluetooth communication of the G7 is worse than the G6? Thanks

[@Capt-Joe]

I do not get the G6 on my phone.Does it come with a receiver. When does it come to the US. Thank You for your videos

[@ShesDiabetic]

You can absolutely use it with the separate receiver - I think you have to buy it separately though. I'm not sure about the US release date - but hopefully soon! Thank you for watching!! ❤️

[@kellyburton2890]

Great video! I'm not quite understanding how you can have both sensors on at the same time. Do you have to stop the old sensor in order to start a new one?

[@dwightl5863]

Kind of wondering the same. But I'm thinking that you will need to "pair" the new G7 sensor to your phone/receiver/pump. Same as when you start a new G6 transmitter. Until you do that the readings will continue to come from the old sensor. After the half hour warm up, unpair the old sensor and pair the new. That is IF the new sensor starts the half hour warm up once inserted and not after it is paired.

[@paulkimberley2628]

Great that you are back and once again a very good video. One question Andrea do you know if the G7 will work with a smartwatch, Dexcom g6 does. Many thanks.👍

[@dwightl5863]

The G6 doesn't communicate directly to the smartwatch. G6 to smartphone to smartwatch works. Unless you have a work around?

[@rebeccacohen4792]

Thank you! Can't wait for it to come to the US.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Me too!!

[@austin_tremblay]

I'm so excited about the Quiet Mode so that I can treat a low and then not have to listen to my phone scream like a banshee while the CGM catches up. The reduction in lag time will help in this case, too, but I've induced so many blood sugar roller coaster rides by over-treating just to get the G6 to stop alerting. And I've definitely turned off my phone for the same reason you cite. Thanks for this fantastic review!

[@LisaVincent-xu4fs]

Where are you located? I cannot find the G7 anywhere in Washington State. Online says it's not available until early 2023.

[@jane-i5u]

Hi. Love your channel. You are so calm and reassuring. Long time dexcom user. Just picked up my new G7. Only thing i am nervous about is people saying that adhesive only lasts 7 days. Never had problem with G6. Want to avoid using the patch if I can. What do you think about using SkinTac?

[@robertzandanel5518]

How did you get the G7 tech support told me it was only available in Europe because the fda will not approve it in the usa

[@donnabrown9479]

so did you go back to taking injections because of going to the G7 and if so, is it worth it.

[@sybasedublin]

Would love to see you do a video on how you put on the over-patch. I have yet been able to do this without help.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh good idea - thank you for this suggestion!!!

[@suzyashby8777]

I’m changing from Libre 3 to Dex com g7 I’m excited. I hear the Dexcom’s got better adhesive. I’m looking forward to that. I’m only Type 2 diabetes though ❤

[@debbies4525]

When will the G7 be coming out. No pharmacy Carrie’s it yet.

[@ShesDiabetic]

It depends where you are. It's only been rolled out in the EU and UK so far - hopefully other places will follow very soon!

[@betsynotovitz7243]

The new generation sounds really good, although I do like my low blood sugar alerts for over night I am certain that there is a work around. Good information thanks for the update.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you completely becuase I like my overnight alerts too! You can totally keep the alerts on overnight - you can turn off the silence all feature at any time.

[@TWIXXYT27]

My 9 year old was just diagnosed with type 1 and insurance approved G6 and G7 so we picked the G7. Does the G7 work with the Omnipod?