Dexcom G7 CGM Upgrades - 6 New Features You Should Know About

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Dexcom G7 has been upgraded!
A whopping 6 new Dexcom G7 updates have been released since I posted my last Dexcom G7 review in 2023. And it’s all good news.
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Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:24 Dexcom G7 direct to Apple Watch
01:33 Dexcom G7 updates accuracy/signal strength
02:43 Dexcom G7 Tandem Mobi and Omnipod 5 integration
04:38 Dexcom G7 updated activity logging and medication logging
06:10 Dexcom G7 overlay tapes
07:04 Dexcom Stelo - The OTC CGM option

[@edwins2595]

I am an insulin dependent diabetic for over 40 years and now on a Tandem X2 pump using Dexcom TruSteel infusion set. As a former Clinical Biochemist it has been my experience that neither company seems to care enough to react to problems, especially with education on use of their systems.

[@diannalocke997]

Thanks for the information!

[@marcelvictorsahade]

Thank you

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

I love the G7. So glad I upgraded.

[@pamspicer97]

A lot of great information! Thank you!!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video, THANKS. I can not use a dexcom because I cant afford it, but I HAVE given a friend a link to your site. He might start using a G 7 this weekend . THANKS again for your KZbin site.

[@MrTomengle]

Just bought an Apple Watch series 9 and loaded up the Dexcom App. Looks great. Right on the face of the watch. No more dragging my iPhone around.

[@DiabetesStrong]

👏🏽 awesome!

[@dwightl5863]

Same experience here with my series 7. Series 3 definitely does not work with the G7 but does work with the G6. Model of Apple phone is also relevant as mentioned. Look up the devices that work with what on the Dexcom website.

[@fekafie]

you are very knowledgeable, thank you for your videos!

[@DiabetesStrong]

My pleasure!

[@jrunke6776]

Great video! Thanks❤

[@DiabetesStrong]

You are so welcome!

[@tuffymartinez]

Hello Ms. Diabetes Strong... Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your expert descriptions and easy to understand all I need to know about this new G7 life I now live.... TM

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you 😊

[@johnw1178]

Thanks!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you

[@sheila7814]

I love using my activity tracker from my Apple Watch and synching it to the Dexcom app. Makes it easy and can tell what is actually affecting my fluctuations.

[@fredglitz5046]

I have an apple watch. How do I do that?

[@oceanbreeze1110]

Thanks for the updates Christel. I have the underline LDL number! 🎉

[@topandrun126]

Thanks to you I started wearing my senor on my thigh best place no hitting it and lost signals. I used to be uncomfortable with it at the back of my arms.

[@p32819]

Excellent, T1D 48 yrs.- my best to you. Orlando Fl ❤

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thanks

[@jtoweysr]

keep up the good work! It pays off. This May (2024) I just passed my 71st yr with T1D.

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

Thanks, I didn't know it had to have the line to work with the T-Slim.

[@fredglitz5046]

I love the new direct to Apple watch. I no longer have to carry my phone or receiver around with me. Also when flying I can now shut my phone off and still get readings. I have stopped placing the sensor on the back of my arm and followed your advice to put it on my thigh. Great advice as I now don't get anywhere near as many midnight alerts due to compression lows, thank so much. I didn't know about the increased Bluetooth range will be watching for improvement. Your videos are always very informative.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you. Glad it’s working well for you

[@DurianKing70]

I have heard about the G7 being available for Omnipod by July 29th. I used a few of the G7's giving to me by my Endo, before I switched to G7, since I started on the Omnipod this past January. I still do finger sticks to check to see how accurate or not the G6 is. Or are the 2 meters I am using, how they match up with the sensor. A few times, the numbers were exact or no more then 5 points different.

[@ferrishappenings7971]

The G7 free 10 overlay tapes like those for the G6 are now available. I just received some from customer service when they sent me a new G7 sensor because mine failed

[@juliaw8525]

We are on Dexcom one in the uk !

[@lnstarr]

I received my 1st batch of G7 sensors last month. Some have the underlined code and others don't. I'll have to call Dexcom and find out if I can exchange them for the updated sensors

[@barryhambly7711]

I will be happy when someone produces one that is inexpensive and is accurate so that pre-diabetic and type 2 can see what their response is to different foods. So they can control their food intake and not tip over the edge of diabetic it is unfair in that we have to pay for monitoring I just can't afford the price in UK and they are not accurate enough to really work that purpose.

[@timlist4173]

A good diabetes educator can help with how to do this. Have been doing this for 20 years. Just takes a bit of thought.

[@AngieLyke]

@barryhambly7711 check with your insurance. I am type 2. I assumed that they still didn't cover CGM for me and I was wrong. I use a little bit of insulin if my blood sugar goes really high. About 20 units a month. And my A1C was going up. When I checked with insurance they said it's covered. It's been 15 days now. I love it. So helpful. I have discovered exercise walking for 30 minutes lower blood sugar more than insulin. And quicker.

[@lthomas63]

Great video! So, are you telling me there have been improvements and Bluetooth oversee the past two months because I did try the underlined version with my Tandem X2 insulin pump and I was having connection issues. They said they were working on Bluetooth improvements, but is that something that they already did with the current version of the Dexcom G7? Would it be worth me reconsidering trying it again next month when it’s time for my refill?I’m a little confused on how you said it.

[@DiabetesStrong]

That’s how I read the update they sent out. The original LBL underlined sensors didn’t have the 33 ft range, so at least that’s new. If you can, I’d give it another go

[@AngieLyke]

Hi diabetes strong. If you swim that is one way to tell how far are the Bluetooth is. The pool I swim is 25 m. And I don't lose signal 🙂

[@sherrywallis7718]

Another thing that is new is you can get a packet of extra overlays from Dexcom instead of having to pilfer one out of a new sensor box. I had one that crumped onto itself while I was putting it on and couldn't use it. So I got one out of the next box and kept on robbing Peter to pay Paul until I had a new sensor with no patch. That just doesn't work for me, because they just fall off. So I taped the last one on with some paper tape and called Dexcom and whined about the patches. They sent me a new sensor because they said they didn't have extra patches. I guess that's not economical, to send out a sesor becuase you don't have the otehr patch which probably costs about a dime. Now they can send you a whole pack of them to keep handy in case you have your overpatch get clumped up or if it doesn't stick.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Super, thank you for sharing

[@DaveofAllTrades75]

I was really excited about the new Apple Watch direct to watch feature and for the most part it works pretty good but like any new update it was bound to have a few bugs and this is no different. At least a handful of times a day I get a disconnected message on my watch and then a few minutes later I get a message again saying G7 has successfully paired with my watch it happens quite a bit throughout the day hopefully they fine-tune it in the future but still overall happy to get the updated readings on my watch without having to tap it every time to get it to open the app and refresh. I have the new ones with the underlined LBL code and I still with my watch on my left hand and my sensor on my left thigh still get disconnect notices quite frequently so I haven’t seen any extended range I always have to chuckle when I get a disconnection message when I’m walking and my left arm is down to my side practically touching the sensor on my thigh lol and yet still disconnects but overall I’m pleased with the update but it still has some issues with disconnects and now instead of it only disconnecting from my phone now it randomly disconnects from my watch and my phone lol

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you for sharing. Glad it (overall) works well

[@davidwilliamson7514]

You showed the G7 with underlined rev 003 in this late June 2024 video. I started receiving this revision back at the end of February 2024. I just got a new shipment and am now have sensors with an underlined rev 009. I have also had 007 and 008 versions with replacement sensors I claimed. Does anyone know of a way to see what all of the interim revisions have improved or fixed? I have definitely noticed the improved Bluetooth connection. I can go upstairs and if there is an update on my glucose, I get it anywhere in the house away from my phone.

[@DiabetesStrong]

That’s a great question. I’ll keep an eye out for it but don’t know at this time

[@allencoyle1454]

I use an Apple Watch Series 9 the latest and greatest. I am using Direct to Apple Watch, latest software, and most of the time it works, however, Apple Watch shows Loss of Signal even though it does not show iPhone symbol and most of the time the correct glucose reading. Apple Watch on same arm as sensor. 30' is new sensor bluetooth range. Google search shows I am not the only one with this problem. The new glue that is used on overlay tape is the best they have ever had!!

[@KE64238]

Some good information, thanks for sharing. I'm hoping soon we can transition our son to the G7 from the G6 with his Omnipod 5. This is off the topic of your video, but do you have any resources or personal insight you'd share about how parents can emotionally support their T1 children, and things maybe you'd wished your parents did or did not do when you were a child. I'm still really struggling with this as a parent and I don't want to be saying or doing the wrong things and unintentionally harming him. I greatly respect your insight on T1 diabetes. Thank you

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you. That’s a great question. I was diagnosed at 19, so I can’t share any personal experience of growing up with T1D. You should be able to find some good resources through CWD (Children with diabetes). And I did do an interview a while back, with someone who’s more of an expert than me (kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqfHdJyjo9uYZ7ssi=3IQfrlWHp7LWgzqy). But there’s something I always think of when I think about my diagnosis and what was of value. When diagnosed I was taught not to fear life with diabetes, but rather learn the tools so I could do whatever I wanted with my life. That has stayed with me and I’m very grateful that that’s how my first diabetes nurse approached diabetes

[@KE64238]

@@DiabetesStrong thank you for responding and proving me with this information. My son was diagnosed at 10 years of age, about a year and a half ago. It still feels like I'm new to this. I worry that I'm saying or doing things that some day he will resent. We are trying our best to make sure he lives a long, healthy life.

[@njproductions407]

I was trying to find a way to email you directly and realized it was not possible. I have a question for you on behalf of my 15 year old daughter who has been living with type 1 since age seven. We would like to do jiu-jitsu. Do you have any recommendations on what to wear over the Dexcom G7 for it not to potentially be ripped off? She generally wears it on her upper arms or stomach. Thank you for your helpful videos and your time!

[@user-mp9um3yo5c]

Place on upper butt.

[@DiabetesStrong]

I would start with sports tape and see if that can hold it down. I’m also a big fan of SkinGrip, they secure my sensor, but I’m not doing martial arts. If you find that the tape can’t hold it, try looking on Etsy. I’ve seen some bands to secure the sensor, but can’t remember the name

[@user-nr5he3ic9o]

I think the weird wording on Omnipod 5 is asking folks to not switch pharmacies in order to get the G7 pods. The pods will not be available at retail pharmacies until each one has used up all of their old pods which will mean some retail pharmacy customers will not get the new G7 pods until late fall. Those of us who use specialty pharmacies get the new pods at the end of July.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Good point. Thank you for sharing

[@user-mp9um3yo5c]

Though I don't use dexcom, it's interesting info.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you for watching

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

They need to come out with one conpatible with the Fitbit Sense 2. How do you connect yours to your Fitbit?

[@HariSeldon913]

She did a video on it. Unfortunately my Charge 5 won't do it.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yes, it’s should work with Sense. This is the video where I show how to set it up kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYa7hHR8hbl6arMsi=nPQ24BB0vjphsDK1

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

I wish the software worked for more Android phones..I have to use a receiver

[@wolfgangpfeifer615]

Which watchface do you use? I've got a Google Pixel Watch and didn't find a watchface for the Dexcom G7 sensor.

[@DiabetesStrong]

I use Glance, but that's for Fitbit. I've seen some mention that they use Gluroo to get the readings on other watches. I haven't tried it but it might be worth checking out

[@wolfgangpfeifer615]

I just managed to install Blose. It seems that it works fine.

[@MagiMystik]

Do you have an opinion on the new "Dexcom G7 Sensor Replacement Policy" ?

[@DiabetesStrong]

I didn't include it as it's not an upgrade. I've seen some people mention that it's being enforced. It's only for sensors that fall off, not for sensor failures. I think most people will be able to secure the sensor with either the Dexcom tape or other tapes and see only a few sensors fall off. But it's also a testimony to there being an issue with the product

[@MagiMystik]

@@DiabetesStrong, Thanks for your feedback.

[@DaleGraessle]

So, how do YOU get the stickum off your skin when you remove the old sensors? I almost have to shave my arm hair to keep it from rolling up goo balls. The tape on these things is worse peeling off than the G6 tape.

[@DiabetesStrong]

My go-to is either Baby Oil (might not be effective enough for your needs) or an adhesive remover (which is VERY effective). I talked about it in an earlier video but you can find the glue remover on Amazon (here's a link amzn.to/3ae4tce)

[@GregO0oo]

I was done with Dexcom after using the G7; extremely inaccurate, failures…I was doing the same amount of finger sticks as I was before I got a CGM. I eventually went back to using the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 (Libre 3 is still not available where I’m located, probably because they want to sell all the Libre 2 stock before letting the 3 into the market).

[@sabrinaadams8037]

My doctor is switching me to the 6 because the 7 was so inaccurate. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GregO0oo]

@@sabrinaadams8037 Correct; I fixed my comment above. It's the G7 that was terribly inaccurate for me...G6 is much better, but I opted to go back to the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 for it's accuracy, smaller size and 14 day wear feature.

[@Michael5Leopold]

Where do you get your G7 from I get mine from ADS but always late delivery Thanks, Mike

[@DiabetesStrong]

My insurance changed and I currently get mine at my local Publix pharmacy

[@Michael5Leopold]

@@DiabetesStrong I really enjoy your channel I have learned so much Thank You

[@DiabetesStrong]

@@Michael5Leopold thank you. Happy to hear that 🙂

[@stevenzak199]

Since the G7 can now go direct to an Apple watch with no need to carry a phone, does that mean that someone with a Samsung Galaxy phone (like me) could buy an Apple watch and have the G7 connect directly with it, without a need to switch from the Samsung to an Iphone? If that's not possible for some reason, I wonder whether the new Samsung Galaxy 7 watch (due, I believe, next month - in July) will be able to connect to the G7, even if a phone would need to be present, and ideally, directly as with the Apple watch.

[@DiabetesStrong]

I listed the requirements (0:50). From what I’ve read you need to also have an iPhone

[@SwissPGO]

Too bad they still have not upgraded the G6 hardware.I have sometimes signal loss when receiver is within one meter. Problem is also that (at least in switzerland), you have to sign an expensive rental contract that runs for 5 years.... so you're stuck with the pump system for that time, and if it only talks to G6...and not G7... If the market was not regulated as it is now, progress would be way faster. And... thanks for you excellent updates - even if I can't use the G7 yet.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Wow, I didn’t know the ‘rental’ part. Thank you for sharing that

[@SwissPGO]

@@DiabetesStrong The only way out of these contracts is if your doctor claims that it does not work for you. But non- direct compatibility with the apple watch, or frequent signal loss, or software bugs is likely not sufficient.

[@DiabetesStrong]

@@SwissPGO got ya.

[@topandrun126]

I honestly don't have any apple product.

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

My insurance wants a DME

[@darrylr.4983]

My Humana Medicare Advantage Plan used to require a DME. I've used CCS Medical. Once you get everything setup they're good about auto-shipping the sensors, but they can be a PITA to deal with when you need to change anything or renew the prescription. As of January 1st of this year I have the option of getting my G7 sensors via my local CVS drugstore. I haven't done that yet but if CCS screws up my upcoming August prescription renewal I will simply change to CVS.

[@dwightl5863]

@@darrylr.4983 My personal experience with CCS Medical has been very good. Then again I haven't needed to make any changes. I get my Tandem pump supplies from there as well.

[@davidwilliamson7514]

Check your insurance to see the CVS Caremark mail order cost. I get 9 sensors for $125 from Caremark. It would cost me $170 for 3 sensors from the physical neighborhood CVS store.

[@darrylr.4983]

@@davidwilliamson7514 Since I'm on insulin and Medicare my cost is zero for 9 sensors. I had my local CVS Pharmacy Manager do a "dummy" order for the G7 and it went thru OK. I assume the cost is still zero but I'll have to confirm that if I do wind up quitting CCS Medical.

[@karenmielish-clausell]

I love using my Apple Watch

[@TheChristonline]

How many G7 sensors fail for what ever reason on average per year and how good is the companies response . Hopefully you never had to deal with " Dave " on the phone.

[@marlenaewing7753]

When I notified Dexcom TWICE that my Android phone was incompatible with the G7 technology, they said either get a new phone or buy a reader. They were rude and totally insensitive that I've already spent $300 CASH on their product I can't use. I WILL NOT BE SPENDING ANY MORE MONEY WITH THIS COMPANY.

[@bored2infinity]

I am a T1 for 51 years now (since 1973). Been pumping since the '90s. Just switched six days ago to G7 from G6 with my Tandem Tslim X2 with Control-IQ. All I can say is that they have a great random number generator on the G7, because the readings for the first 24 hours after the short warm up period were wildly inaccurate and had to be calibrated frequently in the first 24 hours due to being just flat out dangerously w-r-o-n-g. Way too low readings, and way too high readings. I had high expectations after watching and reading reviews. Silly me. I believed the reviews. On a 1-5 scale of satisfaction with just one G7 sensor so far, I give the G7 a 0.5. It has no where to go but up, because if I don't start having a positive feeling about the G7's accuracy (like, hey, let's get in the ballpark), I am returning the rest I received and will go with a competitor or whatever is compatible with my pump. On a positive note, I like the Android Dexcom G7 better than the G6 app.

[@DiabetesStrong]

How frustrating. Freestyle Libre 3 Plus (I’m in the process of making a video about it) might be a better option for you. Should hit shelves soon

[@bored2infinity]

@@DiabetesStrong Thanks for that. Will research and inquire with my endo. I used Freestyle Libre cgms before switching to Tandem with Dexcom G6 4 years ago and found them to be pretty accurate. If the have cgms that will talk to my pump eith more accuracy, they have my attention.

[@gwendolynisaacs7628]

Type one not the only people that need monitoring I hate when people. Say this c us for type two your health not important