SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM), the worldwide chief in real-time steady glucose monitoring for folks with diabetes, introduced in the present day the FDA has cleared the next-generation Dexcom G7 Steady Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for folks with all Forms of diabetes ages two years and older.
“There’s a cause Dexcom has the best-selling real-time CGM available on the market,” stated Kevin Sayer, chairman, president and CEO of Dexcom. “For greater than a decade, we’ve pioneered technology after technology of sensing expertise that constantly delivers improved accuracy, reliability and an easier consumer expertise, giving folks better management of their diabetes. After we got down to design G7, our aim was easy: to take advantage of highly effective, easy-to-use CGM accessible for folks with diabetes, whether or not they have Kind 1 or Kind 2. G7 delivers squarely on that promise. And now that it has been cleared by the FDA, we look ahead to making G7 commercially accessible within the coming months.”
New options with Dexcom G7:
60% smaller, all-in-one, discreet† wearable, simpler to make use of with fewer parts
30-minute sensor warmup, quickest of any CGM available on the market‡
12-hour grace interval to interchange completed sensors for a extra seamless transition between classes
Redesigned and simplified cellular app with Dexcom Readability integration§,||
Improved alert settings for enhanced discretion
Redesigned elective receiver that’s smaller, with a extra vibrant, simpler to learn show
Indicated for put on on the again of the higher arm for ages 2 years and older or the higher buttocks for ages 2-17 years previous
Smaller plastic parts and packaging, leading to much less waste than the Dexcom G6 CGM System1
Dexcom G6 options included with Dexcom G7:No fingersticks,¶ scanning or calibration
Actual-time glucose readings despatched routinely each 5 minutes to a appropriate show system*
Integration with the world’s largest related CGM ecosystem (together with Apple Watch, Garmin and different digital well being apps)*
Distant monitoring, enabling customers to share glucose knowledge with as much as 10 followers#
Confirmed Dexcom accuracy and performance5
Solely CGM to supply a predictive low alert that may acknowledge doubtlessly harmful hypo-incidences earlier than they happen
Dexcom is working intently with its insulin pump companions to combine Dexcom G7 into present and future automated insulin supply techniques as shortly as potential.
Confirmed efficiency with easy-to-use, customizable options
With Dexcom G7, essentially the most really helpful CGM model amongst patients6 and healthcare providers7 now provides a extra highly effective and simpler to make use of system with a small, all-in-one wearable, fully redesigned cellular app and no fingersticks¶ or scanning required. Dexcom G7 additionally provides a collection of customizable alerts that may warn of excessive or low glucose ranges and assist customers spend extra time in vary.**,2 The system incorporates a predictive low alert that gives a 20-minute advance warning of doubtless harmful low glucose ranges so customers can act shortly to keep away from a hypoglycemic occasion. This vital characteristic continues to be on the forefront of the Dexcom expertise, with greater than 52 million Pressing Low Quickly alerts acknowledged – greater than 11 million of these in the course of the evening.1 Customers may also share info with family members and care groups wherever, anytime via industry-leading distant monitoring and reporting capabilities.# These options, amongst others, helped Dexcom G7 earn recognition as a CES 2023 innovation awards honoree within the wearable expertise, digital well being class.
“The very first thing that stood out to me once I began utilizing the Dexcom CGM was how straightforward it was to make use of,” stated Zac Harmon, a Dexcom Warrior and blues musician. “It’s small, non-intrusive and has been the most important a part of my diabetes journey. It feels prefer it was made only for me, so I can focus extra on what’s actually necessary in my life.”