Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System gives people living with diabetes real-time glucose insight all day and night. A slim, water-resistant sensor worn for up to 10 days continuously tracks glucose just under the skin and sends readings every five minutes to a compatible smartphone app or optional receiver. The auto-applicator helps most users place a new sensor quickly and with minimal discomfort, and a small transmitter (about three months of use) snaps in to send data wirelessly. Customizable high and low alerts, including an Urgent Low Soon predictive alert, help users act before glucose drops or rises, which is especially useful during sleep, exercise, school, work, or travel. The Dexcom G6 is factory-calibrated, so routine fingerstick calibrations are not required, and it is indicated for users 2 years and older. Many choose G6 because it integrates with select insulin pumps and lets caregivers follow trends remotely through the Dexcom Follow app.
Features and Benefits
- Real-time readings every 5 minutes with trend arrows for at-a-glance decisions
- Factory-calibrated system eliminates routine fingerstick calibrations
- Customizable alerts, including Urgent Low Soon, support proactive management day and night
- Auto-applicator simplifies sensor insertion for most users
- Water-resistant sensor for showering, swimming, and workouts (up to 2.4 m for 24 hours)
- Share data from the Dexcom app with followers using the Dexcom Follow app
- Works with select connected insulin delivery systems and digital diabetes apps
- Discreet, wearable design supports use at home, school, work, and during travel
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Dexcom
- Brand: G6
- System components: Single-use sensor (up to 10 days), reusable transmitter (about 3 months), compatible smart device or optional receiver
- August 2026 Dated on Box
- Update frequency: Every 5 minutes
- Warmup time: About 2 hours
- Indications for use: Individuals 2 years and older
- Sensor wear locations: Abdomen for adults; upper buttocks for ages 2–17 (per labeling)
- Calibration: Not required under normal use; optional fingerstick entry supported
- Water resistance: Sensor/transmitter water-resistant to ~2.4 m for up to 24 hours
- Connectivity: Bluetooth Low Energy to compatible iOS and Android devices; optional dedicated receiver available
- Alerts: Customizable high/low, Urgent Low (55 mg/dL), Urgent Low Soon, signal loss
- App ecosystem: Dexcom G6 app, Dexcom Clarity reports, Dexcom Follow for remote viewing
- Pump integration: Compatible with select systems such as Tandem t:slim X2 and Omnipod 5 (availability varies)
- Transmitter battery life: About 3 months of continuous use
- Sensor life: Up to 10 days per sensor
- Storage and operating: Room-temperature storage; operate within device labeling ranges
- Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
- Application: Continuous glucose monitoring system
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