What is Dexcom G6?

The Dexcom G6 app is designed to be used with the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems. It provides real-time glucose readings for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes every five minutes. The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Systems are indicated for children age 2 years and older.

Why download Dexcom G6?

If you have the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro CGM Systems, downloading the Dexcom G6 app can greatly enhance your diabetes management. With the app, you can always know your glucose number and where it's heading. The Dexcom G6 and G6 Pro Systems eliminate the need for fingersticks and calibration, making them convenient and user-friendly. The app also features alarm/alerts based on your glucose level, providing personalized trend alerts right on your smart device. This allows you to see when your glucose levels are going too low or too high, helping you better manage your diabetes.

Features of Dexcom G6

The Dexcom G6 app offers a range of features to support your diabetes management. One of the key features is the Alert Schedule, which allows you to schedule and customize a second set of alerts. This can be useful if you have different alert settings during your work hours compared to the rest of the day. The app also provides custom alert sounds, including a Vibrate-Only option for glucose alerts. However, the Urgent Low Alarm cannot be turned off for safety reasons.

Another useful feature is the Always Sound setting, which enables you to receive certain Dexcom CGM Alerts even if your phone sound is off, set to vibrate, or in Do Not Disturb mode. This ensures that you receive important alerts, such as the Urgent Low Alarm, Low and High Glucose alerts, Urgent Low Soon Alert, and Rise and Fall Rate alerts. The app also has a Home screen icon that indicates whether your alerts will sound or not.

Additionally, the Dexcom G6 app allows you to share your glucose data with up to ten followers in real time. These followers can monitor your glucose data and trends on their compatible smart devices using the Dexcom Follow app. The app also provides Health Connect access, which allows you to share retrospective glucose data with third-party apps. Furthermore, the Quick Glance feature allows you to view your glucose data on the lock screen of your smart device.

Editor Review

The Dexcom G6 app is a valuable tool for individuals using the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro CGM Systems. It provides real-time glucose readings, personalized trend alerts, and customizable alert settings, allowing for better diabetes management. The app also offers features like glucose data sharing, Health Connect access, and Quick Glance for added convenience and support. Overall, the Dexcom G6 app is a highly recommended companion for anyone with the Dexcom G6 or G6 Pro CGM Systems.