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What is the Dexcom system?
The Dexcom system is a continuous glucose monitor. It measures glucose levels through a small sensor placed on the back of your upper arm or abdomen or upper buttock. It provides real-time glucose readings to a monitor on your phone. It then sends data wirelessly to your display device (smartphone or receiver) every five minutes.
It goes without saying that daily glucose monitoring for diabetics can be a hassle. Painful finger sticks with the need to carry around lancets, strips, and a bulky glucometer. With the added inconvenience, it can be challenging to adhere to a diabetes management plan. A continuous glucose monitor can help you keep a better understanding of your daily glucose levels with less hassle.
Continuous glucose monitors allow you to track your glucose levels throughout the day. Take control of your health and avoid the routine finger sticks. Consult with one of our medical providers through messaging or phone call and have a prescription sent in to your pharmacy. We can prescribe either the G6 or G7 Dexcom system.
- Significantly reducing the need for finger pricks.
- Convenient when you’re on the go.
- Ability to check your levels from your phone
- Provides you with insight on how your glucose levels fluctuate throughout the day. This gives you a better understanding
- how factors such as food, activity, stress, and medication can impact your levels.
- It can give you early warnings of highs and lows.
Dexcom sensors are designed to last for up to 10 days, providing continuous and accurate glucose readings during this period. The Dexcom G6 and G7 sensors are water-resistant and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.
The Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM system can be used with just your smartphone, eliminating the need for a separate receiver. You can monitor your glucose levels directly through the Dexcom app available on iOS and Android devices.
Yes, the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring system provides alarms and alerts. The Dexcom G6 and G7 system includes customizable alerts for different glucose thresholds, which can be set according to individual preferences and needs.
Users can easily customize these alerts by accessing the settings in the Dexcom app. To do this, go to the Menu, then Settings, and select Alerts. From there, you can adjust the high and low alert levels, as well as set the sound and vibration options for each alert.
CGMs are designed to measure the glucose levels in the interstitial fluid beneath your skin. Glucose enters the bloodstream first and eventually makes its way to the interstitial fluid. Your blood glucose monitor provides a glucose reading for a specific point in time while your continuous glucose monitor can show you which way your glucose is trending. This can provide insight and help you to figure out how your body responds to triggers such as food, medication, exercise, and stress.
The out-of-pocket cost for a month of Dexcom sensors can vary based on insurance coverage and pharmacy pricing. On average, it can range from $100 to $350 per month. If you have health insurance coverage and meet medical criteria, most insurance plans will provide some coverage – deductibles/co-pays will vary depending on your specific insurance plan.
If you are paying out of pocket, you can check the Dexcom savings program here.
Yes. Continuous glucose monitors are regulated by the FDA and are only approved for use with a prescription from your doctor. You can always have a quick consultation with us through messaging or phone call.
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