FreeStyle Libre 3 vs Dexcom G7 | Full Test & Review

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Results of FreeStyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 head-to-head review. I share my experience with these two CGM systems in a comprehensive video.
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@TypeOneTalks Год назад

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@vrana36 Год назад

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@R0LL1 Год назад

I had the fortune to test both devices as well. It is actually possible to avoid the GAP on libre 3. You just need 2 phones with the same Account 😉. Actually I find the libre 3 better because I can insert the sensor and activate it 1 or 2 days later, so that I can get better readings even at the beginning 😊

@JosephElYoussef Год назад

Hi Tom, I'm a diabetes physician working in Portland, OR. It's very exciting to have both these options available for our patients in the US (once the Dexcom G7 becomes FDA approved and available commercially). Thank you very much for your excellent review of the important similarities and differences between the two. Your video provides the data in an easy-to-digest format. I will be sure to direct my interested patients to your channel for more information on the individual sensors in the future. Keep up the great work!

@seannic66 Год назад

I can't wait for the g7

@fluteloops22 Год назад

How long do you think it will take for the G7 to be available in the US? I just got an email it was FDA Approved! My daughter currently uses the G6.

@sally9966 Год назад

When do you think the g7 will be able tooair with the Tandem pump? I can't change to anything else so I hope it is soon.

@fluteloops22 Год назад

@@sally9966 oh yes also a good question!

@sally9966 Год назад

@@fluteloops22 that is the deciding factor on what I would choose. At this point my Tandem has been wonderful. I hope the g7 Will pair with it!

@bibialix_ 6 месяцев назад

I feel better watching diabetes education videos. Thank you. Recently my blood sugars go so bad that I brought myself into the ER when they hit 320.. it took 3- 4 hours for it to go down to 210.. that night I thought of suicide .. but I'm still here, I'm on a free trial of dexcom g7 and hope that my pharmacy will cover it.. I feel so much better and more in control knowing my blood sugar is real time.. I can control them more and even though they are getting better.. I wouldn't want to give it up.

@belgagurl 11 месяцев назад

Tom, your informational videos are SOOOO helpful. You answer so many questions and provide the info in a very organized and clear to understand format. Thank you!!

@dhey007 Год назад

Thanks for your personal review and comments about these two products. I have been on Dexcom sensors since the G4, and wait impatiently for the G7 in the US. I appreciate your candid comments on both devices.

@Ciler1038 Год назад

Thanks so much for these videos! I was just diagnosed type 1 a few months ago and your videos have been very helpful. Please keep it up!

@christophermirra790 Год назад

As a 29 year Type 1, allow me to suggest you purchase the Diabetic Association’s book. It’s a long read, but the info is invaluable. Also, become a member of the American Diabetes Association. Provides updated info, etc. Read everything you can…use your judgement but maintain a close relationship with your doctor. Purchase a current paperback with food carbohydrates listed…this will help you identify where any issues with your levels might be with your diet. Don’t get discouraged. It isn’t an easy trip…but the changes I have seen are REMARKABLE and I am so thankful! Be patient, and keep the faith! Terri

@autobiology_Jennifer Год назад

I literally finished watching your G7 video this morning and was looking for this one...serendipity!

@terrycole44 Год назад

Thank you Tom. I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 48 years and find your videos very informative. Much appreciated.

@elisophiaaa Год назад

You are incredibly good at explaining diabetes-related everyday questions. thanks a million buddy

@MsOlga1956 Год назад

Thank you, for taking the time you took to share this because since last year at over 10 y/o trying to control my sugar. Gave up a lot but homemade pizza using High protein flour is the hardest for me. Gave up soda, and sugar. I use 1/2 ts of honey in black coffee no cream. Hard to poke fingertips with dent tissue hurt more. Heard about both, This is the best open look at how it affects our lives to use. Saw the 2021 video. Will keep watch for the latest and easier to use. Free Style 3 seems easier to use for me.

@jamescarter8941 Год назад

Thanks again Tom for a very informative review. I am a Libre user in Canada and am very excite when it gets released here.

@aaronhauptman7833 Год назад

Thanks Tom! You have the most useful and comprehensive information about diabetes in your videos!

@pollux901 Год назад

Thanks Tom. You've always helped us!

@ericduch5087 Год назад

Thanks for the comparison. That's a very clever warmup on the G7. One other item that's worth adding is the connectivity to Glooko. I currently have my G6 and Omnipod Data available for my doctor under one application in real time, I don't see the Libre doing this yet.

@johnbrewis1924 Год назад

Great video comparing both, my son has just gone on G7 and loves it he's not had an issue with it peeling off but everyone's skin is different. I can agree with you about the lows after change to a new sensor but now I know I can put I new one on while in grace period. Thank you

@kellywagner1958 Год назад

Dexcom confirmed they have a new adhesive with the G7 and they’ve had fewer skin sensitivity/reaction reports from users. I wonder if that is part of why the urge the use of the overlay. I’ve noticed several RU-vidrs say it would not have lasted 10 days without it.

@wiltonsmith6248 Год назад

Very thorough and great break down review!! Thank you, I have an RX for Libre 3 I’ll be starting soon with type 2 diabetes without insulin. I want to monitor my glucose levels so I can get my A1C where it needs to be and loose weight.

@leecrawford6812 2 дня назад

Hello, Lee here. Im type 2. Love your channel and find it very informative. All of these sensors seem to have big advantages but no one seems to have mentioned the cost. These things are very expensive if not freely provided by your diabetes team.

@lisaheidrick533 Год назад

Hi Tom. Enjoying you blog. Did the same comparison only with the G-6, Freestyle Libre 3 and compared to meter readings. Interesting results. I am hoping that Dexcom will soon integrate the G7 with the Tandem X2. I am on the closed loop system and and apparently it doesn’t yet. Also I wanted to mention one of the best improvements for the G7 in my opinion is that the transmitter is now integrated and disposable with the used sensor. A big plus!

@kurtjensen7264 4 месяца назад

Personally, I can’t wait till it will work with my Apple Watch with cellular. So I can take my walk again without my phone.

@AlbertoHernandezD Год назад

THANKS TOM for this EXCELLENT review...PEACE, LOVE AND HEALTH FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ❤️🙏☮️ from Portugal 🇵🇹

@user-iq4gp2se9t 10 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for your videos. I’m in US and currently use libre 2. I’m in Pool and hot tub a lot especially during summer. My sensors keep falling off this summer for some strange reason even less than 24 hours or not scanning. Finally yesterday libre customer service admitted they need to upgrade their system as my iPhone 11 version 16 the lasted version here is not compatible with their system. Also I needed to get out of pool every 30 minutes although I never needed to before. I guess i was lucky. Your videos helped me to choose g7. I like no scanning needed and it comes with over patch. Hopefully it will stay on while in pool I will miss text to speech option and not a fan of choppy dots however i think it will be ok. Thank you for your wonderfully informative videos

@conniestanley3366 Год назад

Great video as always Tom!! Thanks much!! The G7 is now available in the US but Dexcom hasn't applied for approval to Health Canada so we're waiting for it still. I used the Libre 2 in the past but we didn't like it b/c my hubby would have to scan the reader in the middle of the night; w/ my G6 he just looks at my iPhone or my Fitbit watch which is great - so much easier! I love my G6 and can't wait for the G7 mostly for the integration of the transmitter and smaller size. The 12 hour Grace period and faster warm up sound so much more exciting too! I'll start looping on Monday with the BC Diabetes group and am very excited for that too so my two devices [Pod & G6] will talk to each other and only need one device so no more PDM for my Omnipod Dash. Been a T1D for 52 years so my whole life - I remember glass syringes and urine test sticks! The technology now is phenomenal and we are so fortunate compared to the old days! Thnx Tom, best wishes to all!!

@brianb5276 Год назад

Thanks, your videos are always informative. 👍

@jodi3700 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your hard work to educate us! Stay well! Jodi

@Olster111 Год назад

Hi Tom, thank you very much for your very informative videos! Just a small addition: In Germany there is already a reader for the Freestyle Libre 3 (currently only available through a health insurance prescription), which looks almost like the one from the Libre 2, but continuously receives data without scanning. Unfortunately, you can only use the reader or the app, but not both at the same time.

@MihaS1995 6 месяцев назад

FSL 2 continuously receives data without scanning too

@garymelconian7074 Год назад

Thanks for the overall review of both sensors.

@MrChristianbass2170 Год назад

Thanks for posting. Im still on G6 and cant wait to try the G7

@DEN-rt5ji Год назад

Thanks for video! BTW. I know people are afraid to swim, dive and snorkel with sensors. To use the sensors underwater, I use Tegaderm film. I have made several dives to a depth of about 20 meters, and the sensor continues to work at this pressure.

@cynthiafritschi7355 Год назад

I'm waiting for the G7 to connect to the tandem pump. Loved your methods for not losing data.

@dna4440 Год назад

Same! Really hope it will happen soon 🤩

@unconditional_positive_regard 10 месяцев назад

Just started Dexcom G7, Libre was not compatible with my phone. Thank you so much for the content and review!

@SankofaHealingEnrichment Год назад

Thank you for this wonderful comparative review. As you probably know the cgm's are not available without prescription. This is extremely frustrating for many of my clients who are type 2 diabetics and want to use it as a preventative measure to learn more about their bodies. I recently found a way to enable these types of individuals to gain access to the m. I would like to speak to you about sharing this information with your community for those to which it applies.

@kurtjensen7264 4 месяца назад

I have liberty 3. Thank you so much about telling me about the skin grip. I just made my first purchase. $24.99 on Amazon. I was hopeful the Dexcom would work on my Apple Watch Ultra. Thank you for pointing out it does not. When it does, I would appreciate you telling us. I am now a new subscriber.

@paintingsbypellie Год назад

My son is 11 and just got a G7. Thank you for your videos.

@shamsy77 Год назад

Hello from Siberia⛄️❄️ Thank you very much for the video! Very simple, relevant and interesting😊👍

@frederickrolston4314 Год назад

Hey there, great info in your videos. Freesyle has a reader which i'm using presently as of December 22. Works well.

@mar-man Год назад

Tom, there actually is a receiver for the FSL3, at least in germany. Might want to correct that statement. Keep up the good work!

@traviswentworth8613 Год назад

Thanks for the excellent video. I'd love to hear about your experience with the Ypsopump - there's very little information out there about it.

@FC-ly2zn Год назад

Hi there. I'd like to thank you for the videos and content. I've made content in the past and I know long/hard it is to make a good video. Your videos are great and super helpful. Wishing you the best in health.

@williamsharp384 Год назад

Thank you, Very important and helpful information.

@iVenge Месяц назад

You are *_the_* man on this subject. Thank you so much for this video.

@ftmch8864 6 месяцев назад

This channel is brilliant. I'm going to be trying dexcom g7 moving from the end of lifed medtronic guardian connect which I have used for 4 years. One issue I had with Freestyle libre, was that the glue caused a horrific reaction on my skin making it impossible to use. Apparently, they use teflon in the glue, and Medtronic don't. I am hopeful I dont have a similar experience with dexcom.

@batz6510 Год назад

Thank you!! Im new to all this. Just got out of hospital after my Dr found my glucose was at 780. 🤢 Recovering now but vision is gone because of such a major drop. Hoping it will return in the months to come. Using reader glasses to watch & LEARN from your videos. TYTYTY 💕💕💕

@jeweldenile8995 11 месяцев назад

I hope your vision is starting to return as your numbers come down. I had to wear my husbands reading glasses to see and fir some reason they helped with seeing people or signs close to me. Even the tv. I did use the tv to gauge my improvement and was so relieved when I could finally see what was on without those glasses. ☮️

@batz6510 11 месяцев назад

@@jeweldenile8995 Yes my vision has thankfully improved! Still not perfect but its getting there. SO glad your vision returned also! 😃

@dottiedavis355 Год назад

My Dexcom overlay *and* the patch peeled off completely after a week, only the disc itself remaining adhered. That’s one reason I’m here! Also interested in display; Dexcom lost its iPhone Widget with G7. Just heard you say Libre doesn’t talk to my Apple Watch. Sigh… Edit: great tip for avoiding the new sensor dip. Thanks!

@ianmclean8256 Год назад

Hi Tom. A very comprehensive comparison. I have tried both Libre 2 and Dexcom 6. As you say, everyone is different, with different needs. I found that I liked the Dexcom more, mostly because of the interface. I have an iPhone and an Apple watch and I very much liked being able to both check my reading and get alarms on the watch. With the Libre 2 I had to open the phone, open the app, press a button then hold the phone up to the sensor. For me it seemed quite primitive compared to the Dexcom 6. I found many things pretty much the same as you did, but it would be the Dexcom 6 for me, just for the better implemented interface. As I do not get any subsidy, here in Australia the Dexcom 6 costs just over twice as much as the Libre 2.

@DutchCleveland Год назад

same. I get both paid for free from my work. Going to have to switch to the dexcom G7 because of the app integration. Dumb that libre doesnt even entertain this.

@rosewiththorns4669 3 месяца назад

thank you - I know Dexcom is releasing one in the US in the summer 2024 you do not need a prescription for. I have just started using the Libre 3 and based on this, I am happy to keep using it without worry.

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@urszulafraczek7686 Год назад

Thank you for your work for users Libre

@user-bh3nr1ms2z 11 месяцев назад

To me, that fact that Libre 3 is almost half of the price of G7 while lasts 4 days longer than G7 makes Libre 3 a hands-down winner, let alone its smaller size. But I do agree with you that Libre 3 app is not as flexible and Abott should work on it more.

@johnderosa1208 Месяц назад

I have used the Libre 3 for a few months. good luck with it lasting 3 days much less 14. Out of 20 sensors used, I NEVER got a week. Most last 2-3 days before errors, battery dying or falling off. Not to mention the alarms telling me I am low sugar 50 and I check with my meter and it’s 150. Trying the G-7 hope it’s better.

@litewavve Месяц назад

@@johnderosa1208 I have also experienced a fairly high rate of "sensor failure" error with Libre 3, although not other types which you described. In half of the cases, the sensor returned operational after a period of time. For those hard failures, Abott Labs replaced them without much hassle. I generally found the readings of the sensor consistent with my activities, such as after a meal or after a fast paced walking session. When you experience large discrepancies, your sensor needle probe may be slipping out.

@christophermirra790 Год назад

Excellent video. Terri

@carlsr007 5 месяцев назад

Watched your app and you gave a pretty good assessment of the two sensors. How ever the G7 calibration does not get accepted on a number of the new G7 sensors. There is no way to update the data to remove bad readings. I have had the G7 start up with readings swinging from high to lows of 200 plus to 45. G7 replaced the sensors but my over all data summary is out to lunch because of the bad readings which lasted for 6 to 10 hours plus.

@CraigSteinhoff Год назад

great video! It helped a lot!

@bayareaconsult4115 3 месяца назад

Really thank you from my heart ❤

@squeekers_14 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this! My son is soon going to be transitioning from Libre 2 to Dexcom G7 and this is some of the best, most helpful info I have seen thus far. Looking forward to the Omnipod/G7 integration as well! 😊

@Dynamytguy 9 месяцев назад

My libre 2 was more accurate.

@running4fun863 7 месяцев назад

Thanks Tom, what a brillent informative video , I was so so confussed and did not know what to get even though advise by my Doc who just gave me lots of data. This was super helpful. thanks.

@TypeOneTalks 7 месяцев назад

You are very welcome! Thank you for your kind feedback!

@PiNkSpRinkLe1 Год назад

thanks for this comprehensive account

@ovelrankin8802 Год назад

I use Libre Freestyle and also prick my finger for actual blood glucose. A lot of times they are very different in their readings, which tend to be 20-50 points difference. For example, I am experimenting with different food while keeping a food and testing journal, the other day I tried homemade greek yogurt. My CGM said it raised my glucose 12 points, the blood said it raised it 47 points. That’s a big difference! I like the convenience of the CGM, but am unsure of the readings. I will find out which is more accurate when I get my A1c tested. Thanks for the information!

@jawlig Год назад

Libre has a bit of a lag to it which is exposed when BG is moving rapidly in either direction. Usually takes around 10 mins to catch up. If it still doesn't, this means the sensor is likely faulty.

@ppumpkin3282 Год назад

@@jawlig This morning I took a measurement just before my fasting lab blood test at 6:30AM Freestyle said 107, lab came back 136. Graph showed around seven AM it was still around 100. Wacky. Sometimes its above finger test, sometimes below. Not really consistent. At 12:49 PM Libre was 72, test strips were 102, at 1:09 PM libre was 75, test strips were 112. In other words, it doesn't seem like a lag issue, Libre was still far behind twenty minutes later.

@AsanoSama Год назад

Hi thanks for the compression it is extremely helpful. I was wondering if you can comment on which is very for Android users?

@stuartsinclair6269 5 месяцев назад

Wow a very informative video, many thanks for this information, have you ever seen or tested the little Pixel Monitor unit, this would be very useful as you come in and out of your bedroom or home, thanks 🙏🏻

@maitrayee22 Год назад

Thank you so much TOM, for your talent , Knowledge, informative and The Best educational videos. You should be a Lecturer as an Endocrinologist | Diabetologist. Regards.

@barakv45 Год назад

Wow 😲 really good compression I still use Libra 2 😅

@bmdouble2 Год назад

Hello, first thank you very much for this video, i have a reason why i´m searching for libre 3 alternative(I've been an Abbott customer for a while -since Libre 2) : In Germany, it seems that atm Abbott has hugh delivery Problems/delay for Libre 3. So, for the G7 i was surprised that they have a massive support for Reading devices. Lets see how it goes on - again many thanks.

@cariefillion2826 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the info

@adventureswithfrodo2721 Год назад

I wish the Libera app had a zoom feature. But If I really want to know I'll look at the raw data in Libraview, yes it is a bit of a pain like 5 minutes to do. Also the Libera 3 applicator is an automatic applicator. I just did mine and all you have to do is press down and then a spring fires sealing the adhasive and needle on an in your arm. It is NOT dependent on the pressure you apply as your state.

@kristophertremblay9730 Год назад

The upside of the self scan on the Libre is that you can apply your new sensor on day 13 of the old one to allow for a full 24 hour "pre-soak" and get more accuracy on your new sensor right out of the gate.

@Boredchinchilla Год назад

I do that with my g6 now. I put the new sensor on the night before I’m going to change it. By the time I swap the transmitter the sensor has had time to settle down and there is less “static”.

@paultilde Год назад

I often use this feature of Libre 3 when I need to leave my son with nanny who doesn’t know how to apply sensor. I can place it one, two or more days before start

@njohnwagner 10 месяцев назад

Great content, thank you.

@joybm66 3 месяца назад

For more adhesive support on Libre, I use skin tac. It works really well. Even after 14 days, the sensor still remains secure on the skin.

@ianinglis4446 Год назад

Hi Tom, I think it is important to mention that Dexcom only support a very limited range of phones/manufacturers, not everybody has an iPhone or wants to buy a new phone to be able to use their sensors. In addition they have been very slow to approve OS updates so you need to avoid having automatic updates active on a compatible phone. I was originally offered G6 or Libre 2 when I became diabetic (distal Pancreatectomy) opted for the G6 but then reverted to Libre 2 as my new One Plus phone was not supported. I don’t just mean not supported, the Dexcom App checks what phone you have and will not run at all if it in not on their approved list. With the Libre there are also a number of 3rd party apps that people use to get better information and/or connectivity from them, Diabox, Xdrip, Juggluco, Gwatch etc etc.. in fact with Libre 2 and an add on App you can get readings every 1 or 5 minutes already. As to the hole in both sensors, isn’t that just for the needle that inserts the sensor filament to pass through. I doubt very much it is for temperature or humidity, people swim with these on and/or cover them with sticky covers to hold them on and there are no warnings from either manufacturer about it.

@frankmcwilson445 Год назад

I appreciate your comments, Ian. The approved phone list is a huge issue both for Dexcom and Tandem users. Thanks Tom. I've referred your work to fellow T1Ds.

@user-qz6ix7od3b Год назад

@@frankmcwilson445 totally agree! thanks for the info !

@hilligans1 Год назад

Kind of late for this but if you went to the dexcom subreddit you can use something called BYOD to get it to work on any android device. It also allows you to do a bit more customization as well.

@ianinglis4446 Год назад

@@hilligans1 That’s useful to know. The problem, here in the U.K. at least, is that if you are not using the Dexcom with an manufacturer approved device you cannot legally use the BG readings to drive and would have to use finger prick readings instead. If not you could be held responsible for any accident whether or not you were at fault, void your insurance and leave yourself open the other legal ramifications.

@hilligans1 Год назад

@@ianinglis4446 thats dumb

@tjgreen6204 Год назад

I've used the Libre 2 and the Guardian 3. Between those two devices, Libre 2 is much easier to deal with and requires less fussing around with. Plus, the Libre 2 lasts much longer.

@ramanjaneyareddy9026 11 месяцев назад

Great video thank you

@PitchBlocks Год назад

Great video, thank you!

@annemieketerborg6955 Год назад

Hi Tom. Great video. I will have the FS Libre 3. Is it possible to have the data at a smart watch (without having my iPhone nearby)? What smartphone is preferable? Applewatch or fitbit?

@mariesmith8076 Год назад

I’m just about to get Medtronic 770g pump soon. It’s common knowledge that the Medtronic cgm has been only lasting 4 days when it used to last 7 days. Would you recommend me trying the Dexcom Sensor with the Medtronic Pump? I love your videos!

@annmedeiros96734 Год назад

Aloha Tom. Watching you from Hawaii! I switched to fsl3 about 2 months ago. I really like it better than the 2, except that three times now the sensor has just stopped responding. Wondering if you've experienced similar issues.

@FAVvideoproductions Год назад

I'm a G6 user, and just got a sample of the Libre 3 from my endo (currently on day 6 of 14). I usually have a lot of pain with CGMs because I'm so skinny, but the Libre is so much more comfortable. However, the Libre has been giving really inaccurate readings (last night it was alarming the entire night saying my bg was 50 when my fingersticks were consistently 115). Not being able to calibrate your sensor when it's 50 points off from your actual blood sugar is a big no-no for me. It could just be me personally because my dexcom g6 sensors are usually a bit off, but at least I can calibrate them and semi-work with them. Looking to try the Dexcom G7 soon hopefully

@normasoto4332 7 месяцев назад

I have the same problem.

@jonmcdaniel8492 11 месяцев назад

Excellent information every time. I trust you more than my doctor. Unlike my doctor you have to depend on these devices so for you it's personal. Thanks for presenting the side by side in an objective way. There are some features that can prove useful, but for me they are mostly marginal so I'm going with price point. Like it's said about PC vs Apple computers, it doesn't have to be good just good enough. I use my CGM like a pilot uses his instrumentation to fly a plane. I monitor what's going on but mostly I watch trends so I don't get into a square circle. I try to always improve my TIR (Time In Range) so the "Bitchin' Betty" doesn't sound off and I switched from a diet centric to a habit centric eating pattern. It's worked in that my AIC has gone from 12.3 to 6.2 in 8 months and is holding steady. All in all these CDMs are an excellent tool for anybody, not just diabetics, to have situational awareness about their glucose level and would be an effective tool in preventive medicine to avoid prediabetes and Type II diabetese under the right regimen.

@bytehead904 Год назад

Medtronic user here. I'm T2 and also translating to Medicare... Very interesting. It seems that Medtronic is also pushing into this space with the G4. Which still hasn't received FDA approval yet. Yes, they have the G3 for the pump which I also use, but I've seen material on just the sensor. Shorter warm up time, and no calibration, although you still will be able to. I know others who are on both systems. And yes, the current G3s suck. Calibration required 2 x a day, lows that really aren't lows, things like that. But every morning my information gets uploaded to Carelink, and my endo can look at things if she has to. So I shouldn't complain, but I do. And my pump is named Audrey. Little Shop of Horror's reference for you.

@dww2006 2 месяца назад

You can use skin prep before you install which helps with adhesive.

@minaazfire Год назад

Hi Tom, Thank you for your very informative videos 👏 My daughter age is now 7 months with diabetes type 1 and we from Egypt. I need your kindly advise on which of Libre or Dexcom is suitable for her, in my country libre 1 is only available but I can get any other device you suggest from any country because our medical insurance doesn't cover it.

@jennifermoulden2284 Год назад

Thanks very much for your review; I was waiting on this to decide whether to upgrade from the G6. For those watching in the UK (and I am sure this is true in other countries), it is worth pointing out that if you pay for a quarterly subscription you can get the G7 for £409, (about £136 per month).

@markdickson3820 Год назад

Yeah, but you can easily get the libre available for no added cost on nhs. The dexcon would have to be significantly better to justify even half that amount, and until they release one with integrated insulin delivery the libre wins by default (tho I do like the Apple Watch feature).

@user-nr7kr8vu6p 10 месяцев назад

Here in the US the Libre Freestyle 3 is about $37 US dollars without insurance for a single 2 week sensor, and the Dexcom 7 was about $153 for a single 10 day sensor. At least that's what it was at the CVS pharmacy down the street from me.

@fw6500 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the video. I will start my Dexcom G7 sensors in a week. Do you know if there is any advantage in getting the Dexcom receiver? Is the receiver just for folks who don't have a smart device? Thanks.

@EverGameStudios Год назад

About the "Allowed sites" it's actually depends not only on the sensor, but also on the country, I know the G6 for a long time wasn't officially support to be inserted in the back of the arm, but that was changed later on, it's got to do a lot with FDA approval more so then just the device itself. also another thing that should of being mentioned for those who are not aware, there is great support from dexcom at least, if you do get the device knocked out, you can call them and they always send you a replacement, when i had that happen with the libre long time ago, not sure if it's still the case, they told me i had a limit of 3 replacement per year. last thing i would mention is that with the dexcom the g6 at least, i haven't had the libre for a couple of years no so I'm not sure if they changed it or not, but the integration of dexcom with my pump and the automatic response to the sugar levels is so much better now that i never even tell my pump anymore how much insulin to put, it knows on it's own how much insulin to add deduct or stop delivery all together, made my life so much easier, and I'm sure the G7 is going to have that integration as well sooner rather then later.

@seanjohnson6186 Год назад

I heard just a couple of days ago that the FDA in the USA approved Dexcom G7 for use. I am not sure how long it will take for there to be enough to make them easily accessible. And when the insurance companies will start covering the G7 will also take some time. Still I am hoping to be able to switch from G6 to G7 within the next 2-3 months.

@mhs0407 Год назад

On the DEXCOM website, they said the G7 will be released in the US on 2-17-23.

@meaghanmorini5809 Год назад

My son had both and we hated the freestyle!! It never worked or fell off. Dexcom for the win for us!!😊

@estherlouisamay Год назад

I'm looking forward to the dexcom g7 being released in Australia

@tonyb-m839 Год назад

That hole exactly what is for, don’t have an idea but one of the uses for that hole is for the needle to get inserted into your skin and to retract back to the applicator

@daven.5417 Год назад

Thanks Tom. I’m behind the present technology, what kind of the watch brand you have which is integrated with the Dexcom G7 readings?

@noelhall945 4 месяца назад

I have the Abbott Libre 2, previously on their original Model I have had 2 Libre 2 Sensors give wild readings. Abbott replaced them. On the Blood Reading stick option on the Libre 2 Sensor it is normally 10 - 15 less. Useful option would be Blood reconcile on Libre 2, seeing as it is the same electronics. Also, In 3 years had 2 knocked off passing door frames. Otherwise satisfied working with 90-day Average.

@rchen1185 4 месяца назад

Like your video. I'm wondering whether I can use Libre or Dexcom G7 to communicate with Medtronic 780G? Thank you

@miller2529 Год назад

Nice video, my Doctor just gave me a sample of the freestyle and I liked it a lot... I'm lucky because my health insurance covers my freestyle, I get 6 kits for $60, so basically $10 a kit.. :)

@SheWolf1968 2 месяца назад

I'm a libre fan. The longevity of the sensors is what sold me

@anilbaghel6651 4 месяца назад

Love u buddd… doing a great job 🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

@cheffatgrams Год назад

I was scared of the adhesive on my G6 but it did not irritate my skin🎉 Also, I have an amazing zero carb tortilla recipe!!

@DCARA06 Год назад

12:05 but I didn't think Libre 3 had a grace period. Or do you mean once you notice that there is 12hours remaining on the old sensor. That makes sense we used to do that with Libre 1 on my daughter because we could actually have both the old and the new running for those hours at the same time but with Libre 2 and 3 you can't do that but still having it on your body for those initial hours is a good idea. Great review, I am so happy to hear that the Libre 3 stacks up well to dexcom finally! Can't wait for its release here in Canada and for Omnipod 5 release and then finally for the integration of the two. Or better yet a cure/treatment for T1D!!

@MrDmadness Год назад

They're getting really close to cure. .... ive been hearing this for the past 37 years :)

@air-parts9058 Год назад

thank you, good job 👏

@2nostromo Год назад

The most useful feature to me is the little arrow. It changed the way I enjoy food without the "spikes". I love it.

@DRII-yv1yt Год назад

Please explain your comment for beginners.

@Alessandro-gm4dj Год назад

Amen to that :) the little arrow next to your bloodsugerlevel on the device or app that indicates if the sugerlevel is going up, down or stagnating. Haleluya

@esmondbaring5438 5 месяцев назад

Much appreciated your work / service ❤

@redpanda1955 Год назад

dexcom g7 literally got approved like yesterday in US, lol

@GeorgiySt Год назад

Great cover, thank you for this post! Do Libre 3 system push data to the app? Or you still need to tap it?

@jeweldenile8995 11 месяцев назад

I don’t have it but I believe it automatically takes a reading every minute you are within range. No tapping needed.

@charmaine2k Год назад

Also like the option to calibrate

@jmvelezpr Год назад

I use freestyle libre 2 since 3 is on short supply. My cost at Costco (member) is around $63 for 28 days Dexcom is a lot more for 3 sensors.

@stoutdog56 Год назад

I have the older Dexcom G6 and ran my own comparison with my Freestyle Libre 2 and Freestyle Lite finger stick. I found both CGM's readings were dramatically different from each other and the Lite. While the Dexcom receiver could be calibrated and I did that daily. The Libre 2 readings were closer to the Lite, but no calibration was available. I prefer the Dexcom because of the continuous readings and the graph and other data available on the PC app.

@ianmclean8256 Год назад

Hi stoutdog. I have not seen a PC app for the Dexcom. Can you tell me where to find it? Thanks. Ian