Dexcom G7 Secrets, Finally Exposed! 

This video includes all Dexcom G7 tips I learned throughout my "career". Let me know what you think and feel free to share your favorite tips! I always want to improve so I would love to hear your feedback to see whether there is anything I can do better in my future review videos. Please let me know! Love you all! I appreciate your support! If you enjoyed the video you might want to: Get Lexcam patches (10% off code: typeonetalks) www.shoplexcam.com/?ref=typeonetalks Join my Patreon community and get access to bonus content and direct messaging channel www.patreon.com/typeonetalks Book a private session with me calendly.com/typeonetalks Subscribe to my channel by clicking this link ?sub_confirmation=1 Get the CGM clock/display shown in the video customtypeone.com/?ref=typeonetalks WATCH NEXT: My Dexcom G7 review ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AxJGzQajrVI.html My Dexcom G7 tutorial ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LTmKRlRZICo.html

Thank you so much for your video. I just got my Dexcom G7 today. And, needless to say, I was overwhelmed by all of it. However, you helped clear up a lot of my confusion! Thank you!

I have been using Dexcom GCM for a few years now, starting with the G4 and up to the G7. Thank you very much for your very educational, and easy to follow videos. Here is one more secret. If you are a cyclist and use a Garmin bike computer you can get your G7 readings to display on your bike computer’s screen. This is a potentially lifesaving feature. No more fear of going low and “bonking” during a ride. Thank you for your videos, and thank you Dexcom and Garmin!

Thank you!!! I take care of my dad and we just got the Dexcom 7. I have no idea what I am doing and this helped so much!

I love that Dexcom provides an extra adhesive patch in the recent versions. This was very informative thanks so much

Actually the Dexcom G7 was free for me and my condition as not being diabetic, but I have hyperinsulinemia and reactive hypoglycemia whereas the freestyle libre systems cost me an arm and a leg. I was really surprised that my insurance covered the sensors and the receiver free of charge and I even called Dexcom, previously, and they said if I needed help getting coverage they'd help me. I just activated my 2nd sensor and I love it. Haven't had any sensor disconnects, the calibration is awesome, and I love that I was able to get the receiver as my phone isn't officially covered by Dexcom.

Thanks for all your help these last few months. My daughter was losing weight fast and very thirsty. She was peeing her bed alot lately. At 6 yrs old it was somewhat confusing. Thought maybe it was a funk and also a growth spurt. I instantly thought maybe it's diabetes as my sister's son was diagnosed with diabetes at only 18 months old and almost died. We took her to her doctor and found out she had high ketones. Emergency room confirmed she had type one diabetes. It has been a rough road as we found her in the middle of the night probably around 20mg/dl and was unconscious. things are much more normal after watching your videos and changing our diets and just wanted to say thanks and wish the best.

Thanks Tom, as always, a beautifully produced vid!

This is a great video, thanks for your time and information and please keep it up.

Yes! Please I would love to see a G7 site comparison. Really hoping for this.

Chapters: 0:40 #15 Signal loss 1:48 #14 iPhone widget 2:22 #13 Spotty graph 4:40 #12 Best site (upper arm) 5:47 #11 Graph gaps 7:03 #10 Readings are off 10:13 #9 Applicator is stuck 11:25 #8 Sensor peeling off 12:24 #7 Alerts 14:44 #6 Why use G7 receiver? 15:32 #5 Why is G7 gray? 16:26 #4 Data direct to watch 16:53 #3 15-day sensor 18:07 #2 Insurance coverage 18:49 #1 Insulin pump integration

When I have had problems with my Dexcm 6 or 7, I call Dexcom and they replace it for free! I love your videos. Thank you! I have had type 1for55yrs. I have learned so much about it. It is great to see others who understand. Thanks again!

Thank you ! You break everthing down so well ! awesome job!!!

Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot to understand what all the alerts were for.

I am type 2. Would love a 15 day receiver. I have been running around trying to place my receiver without luck until this video. My primary doctor who prescribed it and his staff refused to help me and the machine was delivered by UPS. I am on foot and have to take 4 buses just to get to my primary doc. and back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart❤

Excellent video! I learned a lot about the G7 and why it does what it does. Great work as usual from you!

Thank you for all your research it really helps me setup things for my mom.

Thank you brother! Very helpful information! Appreciated you are doing that !

Genius idea while switching! Thanks for the videos!

Thank you. Great information, especially about calibration.

Great info. Thank you for your detailed video.

Regarding getting Insurance companies to cover my G7 sensors, I have a story to tell... I have United Health Care, and they cover the Dexcom, but not the Libre. However, when I applied for Pre-Authorization, it was denied because I am HypERglycemic, as opposed to HypOglycemic. Apparently, United Healthcare only covers the CGM if your blood sugar runs too LOW, not high, and you're not on insulin. Well, I appealed that decision with the argument that even though I had a HIGH blood sugar problem, I need to get visibility to trends in my blood sugar, not just point-in-time which is all the finger-sticks can do. Bottom line, my appeal was accepted.

Wow! As always, excellent video. Thank you, thank you!!!

Thank you for clarifying the aspects of the Dexcom 7. I was forced to change from Libre 3, which was effortless, to the G7, which takes more attention. Your video helps!

Thanks for the great video!! I just got the G7, I will start with the G7 as soon as my last G6 sensor expires.

EXCELENT - YOUR THE BEST - Thank You for all your work and knowledge.

For anyone having adhesive issues I use Skin Tac Wipes and haven't had any issues with them. I ordered them from Amazon and are relatively inexpensive for a box of 100.

Making me think twice about transferring from G6 to G7.

Excellent tips, thank you

Hello, a very good video. I live in Germany, so it may be that the facts here are a little different than in other countries. Here, the statutory health insurance pays for the sensors if they have been prescribed by a specialist (diabetologist). So far (Dexcom G6) I always got a permit for one year. From March 2023, I switched to the Dexcom G7 and immediately got a two-year permit from the health insurance company, as the G7 is significantly cheaper than the G6. I was initially very disappointed by the unreliability of the G7 (Ver. 008, production date August-September 2022). The last quarterly delivery (nine sensors) as well as 2 sensors sent to replace defective sensors were all not operational. Either immediately after trying to pair the sensor, I received the message "Pairing unsuccessful" or "Sensor failed. Replace sensor now". I was convinced that I would return to the G6 and had already asked Dexcom what to do (submit a new prescription from the specialist for the Dexcom G6). Since I had to wait a day for the follow-up delivery and my diabetologist still had a G6 sensor in the practice (I still had a transmitter that was not completely used), I got it as a gift and used it. When the replacement delivery of G7 sensors arrived, this revision was 012 (production date May 2023). I used the G7 in parallel with the G6 and noticed some similarities but also some significant differences: 1. The measured values of the G6 and the G7 matched very well after an initial calibration. I usually calibrate the sensors 8 to 10 hours after setting, but only if the values are stable (not after eating or after an injection) and differ more than 20% from the measured blood glucose value. 2. Where there were deviations, sometimes the G6 and sometimes the G7 was closer to the measured blood glucose level. 3. G/: No gaps in the blood glucose measurement when changing the sensor, G6: No values for two hours. 4. The G7 has much more subtle warning tones than the G6. 5. With the G7, a freely configurable pause can be taken after a warning until the meal (if the values are too low) or the insulin (if the values are too high) are effective, i.e. it is much less annoying. 6. The receiver is more informative, smaller and lighter, and its battery lasts much longer (10 to 12 days for me). 7. The G7 -receiver is readable for me at night without glasses, because it has a higher contrast (white lettering on a black background), the G6-receiver is not readable for me at night without glasses. 8. The G7 app offers more information than the G6 app. 9. The G7 sensor is smaller, so it is less annoying and less noticeable. 10. The sensor patch of the G7 doesn't itch, the G6 patch is itchy for me in summer. 11. The G7 comes in Germany with an extra over-patch that I personally don't need because the G7 holds on my skin even without this extra patch. 12. The G7 reacts faster and more strongly than the G6 to rising or falling values. 13. The sometimes strongly fluctuating measured values (more bouncing dots than a line graph) of the G7 to Rev. 008 has from Rev. 012 largely disappeared. On the other hand, the G6 has a nicely balanced blood glucose curve, which reassures the user, regardless of whether the values are correct or not. After these experiences, it is clear to me that I will stay with the G7, as I also assume that it will be improved further in the future.

TacAway (in the US, I don't know about overseas) - works great for me as a skin prep before putting on an infusion set or Sensor. Just wipe it on your skin, let it dry (drys really fast) and the adhesive sticks great. Way better than alcohol wipes. I only learned this by accident, but now I do it all the time.

Well, I am going to be switching to the G7 from the G6, so this is been very helpful to me and I so appreciate it

I'm looking forward to using the G7. Have to wait until it can be used with my Tandem pump. Hopefully soon. I use my thighs quite a bit along with my arms. When I use my thigh I place it in between the top and side and sometimes on the top part. I get very good results. You can get stickers for the G7 and the G6 if you want to dress them up. Can also get over patches with designs. Makes it fun to wear especially for kids.

Loved the tip about the G7 widget on my phone's home screen.

URGH!!! I have resisted the receiver but you make a good point about the size/weight. I am having trouble getting used to carrying my phone all the time. You’ve convinced me and even before I finish this video I’m off to charge the stupid receiver. Came back to add that I just came back from watering the plants and deadheading my flowers and OMG that receiver was awesome. So light. I am not used to taking my phone when I go outside to water plants or into the bathroom or just to the other room and this is great for me. Now I just have to make sure I don’t forget about it and wash it😀

Thanks Tom! I’ll be interested to see if there are improvements in the G7 graph stability by the time it integrates with the tandem pump. Currently, I still get some “jittery” graphs with my G6, usually related to placement, but my pump sees those sudden jumps in the graph and will often give me a bolus thinking I’m rising rapidly, even though it is just jumping up but then remaining stable. This is very frustrating, and I usually take it right out of Control IQ mode when it’s doing this, but that negates the point of having a closed loop system. Time will tell I guess. I love the options they have included now for the alerts (hahaha, six hours of zen silence!) and you make a great point about the receiver… thanks for the great content!

Thank you so much for this video. It is very helpful. I just ordered the Lexcam patches and Dexcom also will send me G6 over patches. They said I can cut them to fit the G7. They said they are working on a better patch for the G7. I have to say Dexcom has great customer service.

TY for the 10% off on the over patches

I want to know how the G7 works on abdomen attachment. Thank You

Thank you for great informative video. A quick question. When I use the Accucheck meter for finger, I noticed readings are variable when you take the reading immediately after waking up vs. washing hands w warm water. Is it relaled to the circulation ? Also , is G& receiver more stable than iphone in terms of maintaining signal ?

I would love to see a placement comparison of the thigh/inner thigh area compared to the 'approved' sites. I've always used the thigh for G6/7 and Freestyle Libre 2 and 3 and it seems to work totally fine. I like having it in that location as it doesn't scrape on walls and its not visible.

Morning friend, like your informative channel. Need some clarity on dexcom g7 to be inserted on upper chest area. I'm having issues on the inner arm, now using belly area. Good day.

My sons first G7 work ed great, the second wouldn't even start up went straight to senor failure.. They are 1 for 2, hopefully the 3rd that comes today will actually work.

Thanks for the video, have moved from Dexcom One to G7 today! I've managed to get the home screen widget working, but how do we get lock screen one? The dexcom g7 app isn't an option like it was for the home screen widgets

Thank you for all that information. Getting a CMG is hard when you are not diabetic (Latvia). I bought the dexcom One, only to find out that my phone is not compatible. Is my only option strips and needles?

Tom, have you had any experience with split needles in the G7 sensor? I've seen a lot of circumstances [not me personally yet] where some users have had this problem. Pic for reference; nope can't add it.

I’ve always used the THIGH as it’s more discreet even in shorts and swimming. Seems to be quite accurate am curious what you come up with

Thanks!

Question: having problems pairing a new sensor. Should I cancel search and then start a new search ?

currently I’m waiting to receive my first Dexcom 7 in the mail and want to know if the stomach is an approved site. Thank you for all ur tips they’re very informative

Can u use both iPhone and sensor at same time with dexcom g7?

I am just starting to use the G7. I previously was on the Libre 3 and switched to Dexcom because I can get a 90-day supply through insurance. I started with the G6 but didn't like it, I felt it was going backward in technology and it was bulky compared to Libre 3. I am on my 3rd G7 now and I really like it, I haven't gotten a low due to compression at night(I use the back of my arm). I have a Samsung phone and have not lost signal unless I get 40 or 50 feet away, so your problem may have to do with using an Apple phone. I want to thank you for your tutorials for using the G6 and the G7.

Would love for you to test the G7 on your thigh and abdomen! I was so used of using my abdomen with Medtronic sensor! Much appreciated!!

Question. Steps in pairing 2 devices with g7 sensor. Icant see any videos that discuss that.

Is there a way to connect the sensor to a new transmitter I took off as in hospital with a drip of insulin?

Can you show how to restart the G7 sensor?

I place my G7 where I had my G6 , on my upper abdomen to the side slightly where there is enough fat . I did the arm and it was painful and I couldnt get safe and reliable readings. I have the dedicated receiver and the only signal losses I have is if I walk away from the receiver or if im around another RF signal that interferes with the dexcom. As far as putting the sensor on I would say its a good idea from my experience not to have it so the probe is inserted vertically rather to make sure it is horizontal (at least in my case) so that the fine probe doesnt get flexed on heavily if you bend over or sit down and so on .. Other wise it is very accurate with some quirks here and there and i personally havent had much issue with the adhesive yet .

Can you get the data off the receiver? If so, what is the process?

Love your videos! My 12 year old son switched to the g7 a few months ago. We do some some issues but it's overall more accurate than the g6. One question, where did you get your clock looking thing thats on your shelf? Would be perfect for my son's room so he can see exactly what he's at while hanging out. Thanks again!

Thanks for this informative video 🙂 (probably it's time to change your mobile phone screen protector)

Hi, I am having trouble with G6 (and soon G7): when showering, i have not found water protector to cover the sensor. What do you use?

Big let down! Other than the faster set up time, I’ve been so disappointed with the G7. Main issues are as follows; 1.The single loss issues are truly awful. 2.The stability issue is messy. 3.I’ve had a lot more failed sensors with the g7. 4. I’ve had false lows a few times with pressure on the sensor while sleeping. 5. The widget doesn’t work very well. I think that is due to apple but still. I’ll have to try some of these tips but I think this product was released too early, particularly in Europe.

I'm in hopefully nearing the end of a 3 month battle with Medicare BCBS in getting one of these devices. I have a prescription for a Libre device but I cant seem to get all parties involved on the same page. I was written the prescription on May 4th, 2023, and still no device. Now they are telling me to wait until I see an Endocrinologist and they may want me to go with this Dexcom instead. Any recommendations between the two? Thanks.

❤❤Thanks

Thank you for the video. I live in Sweden and waiting for Omnipod5 and possibly DexcomG7. I hope so that DexcomG7 will integrate with the Omnipod 5 System. Otherwise I will continue with Libre3.

What app do you use on your phone?

im a little late to the video, but Ive spoken to the dexcom providers on call about my sensor peeling off too easily, and as a result theyve now modified my recurring quartlery package to include the stickers to put around my dexcom sensor. (im on G6 right now, dont know if this is available for other versions)

Is there a widget for the G7 for Android?

What is the material of the meddle made of the g7

Is there any way or (there will be in the future) to choose the preferred units for readings, please? I’m Italian (used to mg/dl) but I live in Ireland (where is used the mmol/l) - I find it crazy that the app doesn’t let me choose 😢

The Home Screen tip was great! No Lock Screen widget available on g6. Maybe they added this to the app for G7?

I wonder when will they include delta values, to know how fast is rising or lowering..

I had to switch from freestyle libre 3 to dexcom g7 because of my health insurance. But with freestyle the back of arm never worked for me because I am a side sleeper and it would stop signal and the alarm would go on all night so I moved it to my upper chest region and viole THAT WAS AN AMAZING LOCATION... CAN I USE MY UPPER CHEST FOR MY DEXCOM G7

Thank you for the great content in all your videos. Do you happen to know if Dexcom 7 has a "Take back" program like Freestyle Libre does? This is one of the things I dislike about dexcom...

How close can you put the new sensor to the old sensor during the grace period? Will having them too close to each other cause interference? My mother prefers to have the sensor on her abdomen (she has plenty of fat there). Mom's phone has a crappy battery so we use the receiver that came with the dexcom. Can the calibration be done with that thing? Also, can you pair a phone AND the receiver at the same time? I wish they had a longer range transmitter for caregivers so we can get alerts. Or maybe have the receiver also be able to transmit/connect to wifi or something, to send info to an app on another device so I could get alerts when her sugar gets too high or too low. The sensor not coming out happened with the very first one my mother ever got. But it was being used properly, it was just defective. It was being pressed against the skin very firmly and the little plastic thing receded into the applicator, but the receiver would not come out. The application was being done by the specialist who does this all the time and never had a problem before. Dexcom is sending us a new sensor to replace it though. Lexcom is the name of the adhesive strips? My mother wants to disable the rising fast alert. She just wants to know if her sugar is too low or too high so she can do something about it-- mostly if it gets too low so she can eat something. Hmm. Did they ever implement the direct to phone or other device as well? I'd love to get something direct to my phone. I couldn't seem to pair my phone with the transmitter though. it wouldn't read the barcode and never could detect the sensor even with bluetooth on. It took us MONTHS for Medicare to approve the G7. Mom finally got her Dexcom last Friday. Looks like since this video was posted that Tandem has made one of their pumps compatible with the G7. Thank you for this info!

I'm waiting for the G7 to be released in Australia, as I'm considering changing from my Freestyle 2 after my phone breaking and not being able to afford an app compatible replacement.

Does this thing hurt when you insert it to your arm?

Hello, How cool that you give such an extensive review with all kinds of helpful tips about the Dexcom G7. I found it particularly interesting to turn off the sound on the Dexcom G7 app. I use the Dexcom G6 Dash instead of a telephone. Unfortunately I can't turn off the sound of low BG alarms on that. Super irritating if, for example, you are at a classical concert or if you think that others do not need to know that you are receiving a BG alarm. Is there a way to completely disable the alarms of the Dexcom G6 reader? I can set the function to vibrate, but in case of danger (low BG) an alarm still goes off. super annoying

Is that a cgm on the background?

Hi, Tom. In the background you have a display for your cgm. Can you share any info about it? Would love to get one, but having trouble finding something like that. Thanks for any info.

Voice Alerts would be awesome.

G7 or libre 2? Your thoughts 😊

Yea I literally have to move my phone to the other side of me, or pocket sometimes.

Do you wear it on your stomach?

One warning about the G7 receiver: the plastic face of the receiver is very, very prone to scratching. Do not put anything else in your pocket if you carry the receiver in it. A couple of times I put my car keys in my pocket with the receiver. I quickly noticed that the face was scratching badly, and in fact it scratches so much that at first I thought it was “fogged” from dirt or skin oil. It was, in fact, extremely scratched from rubbing against the keys (and I don’t carry a bundle, just a car key, house key, and the fob for my car on one of those circular key doodads). I rarely carry change (coins) but I assume they would scratch the face of the receiver, too. The scratches are permanent, and I can’t imagine why Dexcom designed a pocket-sized receiver made of such easily scratched, soft plastic. From the get go, make sure your receiver doesn’t share a pocket with anything else!

I have a serious medical issue with my arm so can't use a G7 sensor there, but Dexcom won't recommend any other locations. I listened carefully to the alternate locations some U.S. customers are using. I'd appreciate any feedback in how successful these alternate locations are. Abdomen better than thigh? Calf or chest even better? I'm unhappy my supplier is switching me to G7. What if someone has severe arthritis and can't attach the sensors on the back of the upper arm? Or has had an accident & now has an injured arm? In some ways, G6 was preferable. That being said, sincere thanks for your helpful video. I have learned some important strategies in transitioning to the G7.

I know here in America, they recommend the back of the arm to place the sensor. But I keep ripping it off. I really want to know if it’s ok to place it on my abdomen.

So is it accurate? I have Freestyle Libre 3 and it’s not accurate during the day. Got. Replacements were not accurate too. Not sure if I did anything wrong.

My 5y/o granddaughter just diagnosed T1D, hope they are able to connect to Apple Watch soon as she starts kindergarten…has to have phone in Fanny pack😳 Dexcom 7 is soooo much better than finger sticks all the time… all new to us as of 7/23

In Ontario Canada cgm is not covered by any insurance

Concerning tip #10. Presoaking the sensor. When you insert the new sensor, does it automatically start its 10.5 day lifespan? So if you presoak for 10 hours before starting the new sensor and stopping the old sensor, then you only have 10 days and 2 hours of life left in the new sensor?

How do you get the receiver? I hate using my Iphone because the G7 app sucks up all of my battery! My insurance covered the G7..is the receiver supposed to come with it?

Where/What is the little display in your background with your blood sugar readout?

My diabetes Nurse Practitioner recommended to me to use my upper leg as im a paraplegic and it’s more fatty

Can you go back and forth between using the Iphone and the Dexcom receiver?

I just want to know if u can wear anywhere besides the upper arm I lost 4 sensors taking off tshirts and in the the shower and not to mention it’s summer I sweat very heavily and another came off😢

@10:27 I don’t have any problems with dexterity but I have to ask someone else to apply the G7 lately. I just cannot trigger the button and i never had a problem applying the G6?!

Hi I am wondering if you ever tried alternate insertion spots yet? I am particularly interested in how the upper buttocks work like they do on kids. If anyone else did this let me know please. PS great job on the video. I loved adding the widget to my iPhone!! thanks

Regarding putting anything directly below your deltoid- there is a nerve that runs close to the surface right through there. That might be why you have pain there.

Would that trick about applying the new sensor before the other one is done help with accuracy onthe LIbre3 too?