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

[David Andrews]

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>CNET - Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM
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>FDA Clears New Continuous Glucose Monitor From Dexcom - CNET
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>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.
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>The <https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/g7-fda>Dexcom G7 is an all-in-one 
>wearable that's 60% smaller than the G6, which is one of CNET's 
><https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/best-continuous-glucose-monitors-for-2022/>best 
>continuous glucose monitors. 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.
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>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 
><https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-apple-watch-deals/>Apple Watch or 
><https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/garmin-venu-2-plus-review-the-all-around-fitness-and-smart-watch/>Garmin. 
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>Read more: 
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><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.>About 
>one in 10 people 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.
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>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.
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>Read more: 
><https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/wearable-sensors-that-track-glucose-ketones-and-alcohol-levels-are-the-future/>Wearable 
>Sensors That Track Glucose, Ketones and Alcohol Levels Are the Future
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>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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