[Diabetes-Talk] FW: FDA Clears New Continuous Glucose Monitor From Dexcom - CNET

[gary-melconian]

But it will take a while for insurance to cover  this.as i  also found out with libre 3  recently playing he cat and mouse game with both insurance and pharmacies in california. Ended up going back to libre 2  till all the issues with getting at pharmacies is resolved. being that the libre 3 has been out months before the dexcom g7. I wonder what the cost will be forhe dexcom g7 and will it be affordable for those that don’t have insurance  or wont have insurance coving this some times. As  well will it be covered  by medi caid  for type 2 users as in California dexcom is only covered  by Medicaid for type 1 so I wonder all this.but would be looking forward to hearing all the pros and cons whenever  it is available .   

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CNET - Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM


FDA Clears New Continuous Glucose Monitor From Dexcom - CNET




Dexcom, a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems company, announced Thursday that its G7 system has been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration. Suitable for people with Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes, the G7 is cleared for everyone age 2 and up. 

The Dexcom G7 <https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/g7-fda>  is an all-in-one wearable that's 60% smaller than the G6, which is one of CNET's best continuous glucose monitors <https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/best-continuous-glucose-monitors-for-2022/> . The G7 sensor only requires a 30-minute warmup, compared to the G6's two hours, and it includes a 12-hour grace period to replace finished sensors. Dexcom also says the G7 app will be "redesigned and simplified" and will come with improved alert settings. 

Like the older version, the G7 won't require any finger pricks or scanning, real-time glucose readings will be sent every five minutes and you'll be able to integrate it with other wearable tech like the Apple Watch <https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-apple-watch-deals/>  or Garmin <https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/garmin-venu-2-plus-review-the-all-around-fitness-and-smart-watch/> . 

Read more: I Used Loop to Hack My Insulin Pump to Better Control My Blood Sugar Levels <https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/loop-hacked-my-insulin-pump-for-better-control-over-my-blood-sugar-levels/> 

About one in 10 people <https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/spotlights/diabetes-facts-stats.html#:~:text=37.3%20million%20Americans%E2%80%94about%201,t%20know%20they%20have%20it.>  in the US have diabetes (and one in five don't know they have it, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way someone's body uses sugar (glucose), which we need for energy. Some people with diabetes use continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) to track their blood sugar levels, like Dexcom's, which connect a small patch that sticks to your skin to an app that helps you keep tabs on your diabetes. 

The G7 will be available in the US in early 2023. Dexcom says the price will vary based on insurance coverage, but the company is currently reimbursed by more than 97% of private insurance companies, Medicare nationwide and Medicaid in 45 states.

Read more: Wearable Sensors That Track Glucose, Ketones and Alcohol Levels Are the Future <https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/wearable-sensors-that-track-glucose-ketones-and-alcohol-levels-are-the-future/> 

The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives. 

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