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Not crazy about the calibration requirements, surgery, and lack of integration to devices like the Omnipod...

How long is the needle that sticks to your skin?

My biggest problem is I can’t calibrate. I put it on new. I could never calibrate and of course the numbers are off compared to the fingerstick.

I'm T2 insulin dependent. I identify with T1 because it's my lifestyle as well. No subsidy for pumps here in Australia for T2. My diabetes is in control using sensors and pens. Just saw my endo. I'm in range 99% of the time and 17% variation. A1C is almost normal. He was so pleased. I inject basal in the morning and then bolus during the day. I don't need insulin at night - that's how my body works apparently. After a few years I have become very used to the injections. They seldom hurt and if you have a good mental outlook, they're just part of your life and not an aggravation. No pumps for me.

I started using a silicone bump guard last month and it does help, since I’m always bumping into stuff. Also have the liquid skin tac for added stickiness.

Another thing that is new is you can get a packet of extra overlays from Dexcom instead of having to pilfer one out of a new sensor box. I had one that crumped onto itself while I was putting it on and couldn't use it. So I got one out of the next box and kept on robbing Peter to pay Paul until I had a new sensor with no patch. That just doesn't work for me, because they just fall off. So I taped the last one on with some paper tape and called Dexcom and whined about the patches. They sent me a new sensor because they said they didn't have extra patches. I guess that's not economical, to send out a sesor becuase you don't have the otehr patch which probably costs about a dime. Now they can send you a whole pack of them to keep handy in case you have your overpatch get clumped up or if it doesn't stick.

Does a thigh & stomach placement hurt with the G7? My thighs & stomach are pretty lean & muscular

Thank you very much for producing the video.Just got mine today 🙂

I have learned so much about dexcom 7 from your videos especially the first 24 hours. dexcom finally told me no changes the first 24 hours, if inaccurate that you should do 3 calibrations 15 min . apart to bring it on line properly. seems to work.

Which watchface do you use? I've got a Google Pixel Watch and didn't find a watchface for the Dexcom G7 sensor.

We are on Dexcom one in the uk !

I am new to Dexcom Was using Libre 14 day but would find it being close to blood tests but a lot of times 59-100 pts off. I really like the Dexcom a lot And you my friend really have made a good instructor. Must be a teacher! Thanks again

Gosh you're beautiful ok im a new user I like your videos are great keep on trucking

Great tips !!

I'm just hoping to lower my 7.9 A1C. I'm a type1 since 1984 and it's been a scary ride. I've wanted to give up so many times. I've tried Freestyle, G6 & about to try the G7. Thank you for all the info.!

ALWAYS on the abdomen for me, for over 8 years. G6 works like magic there. so should the G7?

I use an Apple Watch Series 9 the latest and greatest. I am using Direct to Apple Watch, latest software, and most of the time it works, however, Apple Watch shows Loss of Signal even though it does not show iPhone symbol and most of the time the correct glucose reading. Apple Watch on same arm as sensor. 30' is new sensor bluetooth range. Google search shows I am not the only one with this problem. The new glue that is used on overlay tape is the best they have ever had!!

Thank you for your video; it was most informative. I have noticed some unusually low readings in the first 24 hours of a new sensor and your video explains it perfectly. One other thing about the Dexcom G7 that bothers me is that you can't get visibility to readings in the past, only the current. This came up because in my Cardio Rehab they asked me what my "fasting" blood sugar reading was (when I first woke up) and I had forgotten to look. It would be nice if I could tap one of the previous dots on the graph and unveil the reading at that time.

Does it measure A1c?

Type one not the only people that need monitoring I hate when people. Say this c us for type two your health not important

I wore Libre on front of my upper arm because it was easier to scan, but I lost a couple from bumping into stuff. When I went over to Guardian I wore it in my chest mostly, tried thigh ones but I got false lows and had to change it and didn't that since. On G6 I used mostly stomach, since it was trickier to fix with on upper arm. Now I'm in my second G7(warmup still going on) and I placed it on my upper arm just before watching your video, haha. The first sensor I put on my stomach but I though I was going to let that are rest a bit.

I just avoid eating until the spike starts coming down

Since the needle remains in the applicator, should it be disposed of in a sharps container ? I break mine down and recycle the metal and plastic and put the needle in the sharps and as a plus, that little magnet comes in handy. It is quite strong for its size.

And thank you that was very helpful 😊

Do they come with a cover

All my sensors have failed

The G7 free 10 overlay tapes like those for the G6 are now available. I just received some from customer service when they sent me a new G7 sensor because mine failed

My stomach is so sore and broken out from deacon and omni that I have open sores. Can I put it on my arm and omni on same side abdomen or both on my are.

You refer to an "air shot" several times in the video. Can you please explain what that is?

I didn't understand a thing he said.

How do you measure A1c at only one month time ??

Hello, thank you for explaining this topic. I am new to this, having just received my Accu-chek kit from my Insurance Co. First, a short history, I moved from Montana to Michigan to receive better Healthcare. The first question my Dr. asked was "How long have you had Type 2 Diabetes?" NOBODY ever told me I had this yet, the Dr. said "You've been taking the medication for 8 years". I read the 40+ pages of History sent to him from Montana & not once is Diabeties mentioned. - Ok so, now I'm using this meter & I've taken 3 reading a day to start but the readings are 105, 101, 89 then 88, 101, 89, etc. I have NO clue what these numbers mean or if they are Good, Bad, or Ugly. I do use my Left hand & switch fingers for each test. Any help would be appreciated. - EDIT - I just thought of something that may make a difference. My Heart Dr. has me taking a blood thinner because blood is pooling in the bottom of my heart so, to prevent a clot I take that along with the other dozen pills. Could that change these readings?

A lot of great information! Thank you!!

Thank you

I love the new direct to Apple watch. I no longer have to carry my phone or receiver around with me. Also when flying I can now shut my phone off and still get readings. I have stopped placing the sensor on the back of my arm and followed your advice to put it on my thigh. Great advice as I now don't get anywhere near as many midnight alerts due to compression lows, thank so much. I didn't know about the increased Bluetooth range will be watching for improvement. Your videos are always very informative.

I love using my Apple Watch

Thanks for the updates Christel. I have the underline LDL number! 🎉

Thanks!

I was really excited about the new Apple Watch direct to watch feature and for the most part it works pretty good but like any new update it was bound to have a few bugs and this is no different. At least a handful of times a day I get a disconnected message on my watch and then a few minutes later I get a message again saying G7 has successfully paired with my watch it happens quite a bit throughout the day hopefully they fine-tune it in the future but still overall happy to get the updated readings on my watch without having to tap it every time to get it to open the app and refresh. I have the new ones with the underlined LBL code and I still with my watch on my left hand and my sensor on my left thigh still get disconnect notices quite frequently so I haven’t seen any extended range I always have to chuckle when I get a disconnection message when I’m walking and my left arm is down to my side practically touching the sensor on my thigh lol and yet still disconnects but overall I’m pleased with the update but it still has some issues with disconnects and now instead of it only disconnecting from my phone now it randomly disconnects from my watch and my phone lol

I wish the software worked for more Android phones..I have to use a receiver

you are very knowledgeable, thank you for your videos!

You showed the G7 with underlined rev 003 in this late June 2024 video. I started receiving this revision back at the end of February 2024. I just got a new shipment and am now have sensors with an underlined rev 009. I have also had 007 and 008 versions with replacement sensors I claimed. Does anyone know of a way to see what all of the interim revisions have improved or fixed? I have definitely noticed the improved Bluetooth connection. I can go upstairs and if there is an update on my glucose, I get it anywhere in the house away from my phone.

another nice video, THANKS. I can not use a dexcom because I cant afford it, but I HAVE given a friend a link to your site. He might start using a G 7 this weekend . THANKS again for your UA-cam site.

I have used the Dexcom G6, but soon switch to G7, since the Omnipod is now compatible with it beginning end of July. I usually place the Dexcom on my stomach areas, left and right sides. I just switch sides each time. I do like to use my upper arm or any part of my arm for either the Dexcom or the omnipod. I have used it for the dexcom once and it fell off in the same day, since I sweat so much. The Omnipod is usually on my thigh. I just switch legs after each one. A few times used my stomach. My blood sugar readings have been quite steady while the sensor is on my thigh. I would check with livongo meter once a day at least. With the G6, I have had a few compression lows during the night, but did not too many times. Hopefully with the G7, this will not happen.

I got permission from my doctor to use the G7 on my abdomen as any other location is difficult for me to apply. Dexcom has it on record and have not given me any issues on replacing any sensor which I have an issue with. But I don't think any of them are due to the placement. Just bad calibration readings mostly.

How many G7 sensors fail for what ever reason on average per year and how good is the companies response . Hopefully you never had to deal with " Dave " on the phone.

Too bad they still have not upgraded the G6 hardware.I have sometimes signal loss when receiver is within one meter. Problem is also that (at least in switzerland), you have to sign an expensive rental contract that runs for 5 years.... so you're stuck with the pump system for that time, and if it only talks to G6...and not G7... If the market was not regulated as it is now, progress would be way faster. And... thanks for you excellent updates - even if I can't use the G7 yet.

I will be happy when someone produces one that is inexpensive and is accurate so that pre-diabetic and type 2 can see what their response is to different foods. So they can control their food intake and not tip over the edge of diabetic it is unfair in that we have to pay for monitoring I just can't afford the price in UK and they are not accurate enough to really work that purpose.

I have heard about the G7 being available for Omnipod by July 29th. I used a few of the G7's giving to me by my Endo, before I switched to G7, since I started on the Omnipod this past January. I still do finger sticks to check to see how accurate or not the G6 is. Or are the 2 meters I am using, how they match up with the sensor. A few times, the numbers were exact or no more then 5 points different.