If you're using the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems, you're in for a transformative experience in managing your diabetes. These systems are designed to provide you with continuous, real-time glucose readings every five minutes, enabling you to make informed treatment decisions without the need for fingerstick calibrations*. This is particularly beneficial for both adults and children aged 2 years and older who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
One of the standout features of the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro is their ability to deliver personalized trend alerts directly to your smart device. These alerts help you anticipate when your glucose levels are moving too low or too high, empowering you to manage your diabetes more effectively. With the Alert Schedule** feature, you can tailor a secondary set of alerts to fit your daily routine, such as setting different alert settings during your work hours. Additionally, you can customize alert sounds, including a Vibrate-Only option on your phone, though the Urgent Low Alarm remains non-negotiable for safety reasons.
The Always Sound** setting, enabled by default, ensures that critical Dexcom CGM Alerts reach you even if your phone's sound is off, set to vibrate, or in Do Not Disturb mode. This feature allows you to silence other notifications while still receiving essential CGM alarms and alerts, such as the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert**, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts**. A Home screen icon indicates whether your alerts will sound or not. For your safety, certain alerts like the Urgent Low Alarm, Transmitter Failed, Sensor Failed, and App Stopped cannot be silenced.
The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Systems offer additional features that enhance your diabetes management experience. The Share** function lets you send your glucose data to up to ten followers in real time, allowing them to monitor your glucose trends using the Dexcom Follow** app. This feature, along with the Follow app, requires an internet connection. You can also integrate with Health Connect to share retrospective glucose data with third-party apps. The Quick Glance feature lets you check your glucose data directly from your smart device's lock screen, making it easier to stay informed throughout the day.
For those using Wear OS watches, the Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Systems support Wear OS Integration, allowing you to 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
