Dexcom G6

Editor's Review

The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro apps are designed to work exclusively with the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems. 🏥 This powerful combination provides real-time glucose readings every five minutes, helping you stay on top of your diabetes management without the need for fingersticks.* 🩸

A core feature is the alarm/alert system, which notifies you based on your glucose levels. 🚨 You'll receive personalized trend alerts directly on your smart device, so you're always aware of whether your glucose levels are going too low or too high.📈📉 The Alert Schedule feature** lets you customize a second set of alerts, perfect for matching your work hours or other specific times of the day. ⏰ You can even set custom alert sounds, including a Vibrate-Only option for discreet notifications. 📱

The Always Sound** setting ensures you receive critical Dexcom CGM Alerts even when your phone is on vibrate or in Do Not Disturb mode. 🔕 This includes the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert**, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts**. A Home screen icon will clearly indicate whether your alerts are active. 🔔 For safety, the Urgent Low Alarm and alerts like Transmitter Failed, Sensor Failed, and App Stopped cannot be silenced. ⚠️

Other fantastic features include the ability to share** your glucose data with up to ten followers in real time. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Followers can monitor your data on their compatible smart devices using the Dexcom Follow** app. Share and Follow functions require an internet connection. 🌐 You also get Health Connect access for sharing retrospective glucose data with third-party apps and Quick Glance, which lets you view your glucose data right on your smart device's lock screen. 🤳 If you have a Wear OS watch, you can receive glucose alerts and alarms directly on your wrist! ⌚

*Fingersticks required for diabetes management decisions if symptoms do not match readings.
**Not available on Dexcom G6 Pro System

Features

• Real-time glucose readings every 5 minutes

• Personalized trend alerts on smart devices

• Customizable alert schedules available

• Vibrate-Only option for glucose alerts

• Share data with up to ten followers

• Health Connect access for data sharing

• Quick Glance on lock screen

• Wear OS integration for alerts on watch

Pros

• Real-time glucose monitoring every five minutes

• Personalized trend alerts on your smart device

• Customizable alert schedules for different times

• Option for vibrate-only glucose alerts

• Share glucose data with up to ten followers

• Health Connect access for sharing data

• Quick Glance for lock screen data viewing

• Wear OS integration for watch alerts

Cons

• Requires Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro CGM System

• Fingersticks needed if symptoms don't match readings

• Share/Follow features need internet connection

• Some features not available on G6 Pro System