The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Dexcom G7 15 Days of Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) For people over 18 years of age with diabetes. It is the longest-lasting system on the market.
G7 15 Day Sensor Based on the technology and performance of Dexcom G7 CGM. This has been proven to lower A1C and reduce hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. However, it only has a lifespan of 10 days. The extra five days provided by the G7 15-day sensor can result in fewer sensor swaps each month and make diabetes management easier.
According to Dexcom, it is also the most accurate system. The G7 15-day sensor has an overall average absolute relative difference (MARD) of 8.0%. Mard measures the frequency at which measurements from the CGM sensor differ from blood glucose tests. The Dexcom G7 sensor has a Mard score of 8.2%. The sensor sends real-time glucose readings to the Dexcom G7 app every five minutes.
Continuous glucose monitors allow many people to exchange finger digs and monitor their blood glucose levels in real time. Dexcom has been a leading glucose biosensing brand for the past 25 years. Last year, Dexcom received its first commercially available CGM FDA clearance with its Stelo glucose biosensor system.
What does this sensor mean to you?
This advancement marks a step forward in diabetes management. The life of the sensor for 5 days before replacing it will reduce waste and allow you to control your diabetes more.
You will see some features already available on the G7 platform, including waterproofing, automated activities, and simplified logging for meals and medicinal purposes. G7 For 15 days, connect to your Apple Watch and monitor your glucose levels without closing your phone.
The impact is not only limited to the ability to track numbers. You can also share glucose counts with your loved ones and caretakers via existing apps, but you will need to connect to the internet. Compatible devices Send the data. According to the Dexcom website, sharing has a 10 follower limit. Dexcom Clarity app integration allows doctors to see your measurements, Allow sharing with your clinic beginning.
FDA clearance means Dexcom works to ensure that the G7 15 day sensor is compatible with the insulin pump. According to the release, the release of the G7 15th sensor is expected in the second half of 2025. A new prescription for the G715 day sensor will be required. The price depends on insurance coverage, but according to Dexcom, it should be roughly the same monthly fee as the Dexcom G7.
