Hello. Yes I have all of this issues with my Dexcom G7 but I also LOVE IT😊 For me it has been a 360 degree turn, only when in doubt I just measure my glucose. Thank you for all your videos, I have learned a lot from watching you, I was also diagnosed the same year as you. God bless you. A big hug from New York!🗽

I'm T2 and on my 10th sensor. What you experienced is pretty spot on with what I have experienced! When I was waiting for my very first shipment, I started watching your videos and I found out so much thanks to you!

I’ve had my G7 for 3 months now and it is working fine. I have had one failed sensor, 2loss signals, and one recalibration. I was on the G6 for 2 years. I had a lot of issues with the G6 sensors. Several failures and lots of recalibrations. I am applying the sensor on my abdomen as I was with the G6. I thought I would let you know of my experience with the G7 so far. Keep up the good work!!

I’ve been wearing the G7 for a little over a month and I love how it has changed my relationship with food. I agree, the 1st 24 hours of lows and alerts are annoying. I’ve also had experience with skin rashes once I remove the patch. But overall, the small annoyances are nothing compared to the goals of keeping my blood sugars within range. Thanks for all the essential info on your channel! 💗

I am a new user of dexcom, but you nailed the issues perfectly. I hope that they are listening. This is a great product, but there is certainly room for improvement.

Hello!!! On my second G7 sensor now, the first one had two signal losses, within one hour and my phone was on my lap, I was in Church when it went off, the pone was under 24" from the sensor at the time. I contacted Dexcom and they promptly sent me another Sensor with a Return Kit.. Ya, I deal with all those things, getting used to it. I like it though. Thanks for your channel!! I just had my first anniversary of being diagnosed as a type 2. Your channel has been so useful.

I am a technologist with some experience is designing wearables. I think to increase battery life of sensor, G7 designers may have reduced power into bluetooth chip that could be cause for signal loss.

I am an engineer and Dexcom is using weaker transceivers. BlueTooth has an effective range of around 30 feet. This range can be lowered if you have hard barriers such as walls in the way but the new Dexcoms are weaker. I saw this starting in the early 2020s with my Dexcom G6. You should be able to have a good signal with the receiver in you back pocket. That's just poor manufacture or engineering.

I will be receiving my first G7 tomorrow, thus transitioning from my beloved G6. Thank you for this really informative video with the 5 tips that eliminate having to figure out the new quirks on my own! Glad to know I can still wear the sensor on my stomach as I sleep on my side and don't want unnecessary compression alarms from arm sensor placement,

Thank you for replying to my questions concerning synchronizing my InPen and the Dexcom G7. Not as easy as the G6 but I now have everything working. Really enjoy your posts. Thanks again, Robert S.

I'm type1 diabetic and I was on the G6 and now I am on G7 which is a huge difference. I loved the G6 more because it's more accurate and constant. Everything you've experienced is exactly my experience. I am going to try using it on my stomach to see if it differs in staying connected Thanks for the update. I have liked and subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to more updates

Love my G7. I find that quite a few sensors fail after insertion. Dexcom are very good about replacing them. The issues that you point out are spot on.

I have been a Dexcom G6 and now a G7 user. My biggest problem is waking me up in the middle of the night with low sugar alerts. I draw blood and it may be 140 and the G7 says going down below 70. I do not trust the G7 numbers and still draw blood 3 to 5 times a day. The G6 wasn't any better. Today I received another shipment of G7 sensors. The first one I placed on my arm would not connect after many hours. I called Dexcom and they told me to remove it and try another sensor. This one started right away. I calibrated the new one. This morning the Dexcom said my sugar was 110. When I drew blood my reading was 79. Now for a reading of 110 I am to use 10 units of Humalog. This is why I don't trust Dexcom. Be safe.

I been on the G7 now for almost one month. It is the first CGM I have had. I already found out the sensor is very sensitive to temperature changes. I notice that when I exercise the G7 shows blood glucose going higher and taking a hot shower even higher. In one session I had over 100 point increase. When taking a cold shower the reading dropped sometimes 50 points. Today I tested this and placed an ice cube in a plastic bag and held it on the sensor for about 3 minute and it showed a very rapid drop. I then covered the sensor with my hand to warm it up with body heat and sure enough a fast and high glucose rise according to the CGM. Testing with a finger prick stayed constant. Only calibrate the unit after being temperature stable for a for hours and keep in mind that the sensor accuracy will vary with temperature variations, the more extreme the temperature variations the more inaccurate the CGM will be until the temperature stabilize to the temperature the CGM was calibrated at.

Hi Christel. Thank you for your review of the Dexcom G7. I don't know whether it makes a difference or not, but I use the receiver. I am new to the CGM since Springtime and didn't realize that readings could be inaccurate. I've been trusting it. Now that you mention it, there have been times in the middle of the night I get woken up to alarms of low blood sugar...take glucose tablets...wake up in the morning with high blood sugars. I didn't realize that there could be a false low alarm. Sometimes when sleeping the alarm has gone off telling me that signal is lost, when I am right next to the sensor which is on my night table. Perhaps I was laying on the arm that has the sensor on it. You are very sharp, very knowledgeable, and always offer great tips and ideas. I've learned a lot from you and I am so grateful. I will take better note of my Dexcom G7 from now on. I didn't know. Thank you so much for this valuable information!!! You're the best!!!

I found this video very helpful. I just started with the devise and did not realize about false readings in the first 25 hours. I did have some warnings and needed to wait rather than reacting too quickly.

You helped me much more than my 3 calls to Dexcom customer support re: signal strength and accuracy. You nailed it. Thank you! I’m a new subscriber.

Great video and thank you for sharing. The one thing I’m having major issues and so are my friends is the transmitter becoming unglued by the time you reach 5 or 6 days. To top it off, Dexcom does not offer replacement over patch to help us until we have to replace it. When I called them , they suggested I buy aftermarket from Amazon.that make no sense and poor business decision. This is happening to many users for the cost wit would make better sense if they provide them like they did with the G6. Also,I did notice my glucose would falsely go low when I sleep and glad you validated for me what I was thinking. Keep the great videos coming.

Thanks for making this video and sharing it with us. I agree on everything you said. Some of my sessions there is no issues at all, some not so much, but all in all. I love my dexcom g7.

Thank you for this video. I just started the dexter COM seven which is my 1st m meter. So far everything you said is spot on. Thanks again.

Thank you. I just got my G7 an have been stressed out over my numbers. It is very disconcerting to work very hard at lowering my numbers only to watch what I hope are false all while trying to have faith in those numbers. Stress can raise those numbers an my husband will tell you I’m stressed. So you’ve answered my concerns. Can’t wait to hear your five positives. I think The sensor I have in now the second one has been a bad sensor. So did my dietician. Replacing them doesn’t sound easy. I’m going to give it time but so far I’m not loving it. It has been on no signal a lot. I’m counting on an improved experience!

THANK YOU!!, BEAUTIFUL LADY!! 😊 Several days ago, I asked my doctor to write a prescription for the Dexcom G7.

Thank you for sharing this information. I wore the G6 and I'm using the G7. The first 10 days of wearing I received a message on day 8 that I needed to replace it. I spoke with a representative and they are mail8ng out a replacement. I too have had issues of being out of range.

Thanks for the informative content. I love my G7, in spite of all the problems. My biggest beef is with the overpatches, way harder to get on right than the G6.

⭐️Excellent presentation…..we thank you for your time👍!

The first one I took off my daughter after day one because I was in a school meeting and it would not stop saying she was low, her meter said 104…. I decided to give it a try again after I realized on my own, no thanks to the docs, that calibrating as soon as its ready really helps. I calibrate after every prick to keep it as close as possible.

Just started using a G7 on Thanksgiving, after 2 years on G6. The last 6 months with the G6 were the worst due to skin irritations/rashes caused by the sensor adhesive (found out they changed their formula for adhesive). Back to G7 - I have experienced multiple loss of data as well as false highs and lows. Still learning to use the G7 app took a bit to find how to calibrate. Most annoying are middle of the night alarms for connectivity loss and false lows. Thank you for this video pointing out what I can encounter using the G7.

My wife has been a g5,mG6, and now a G7 for sometime. My insurance has finally approved me using it as well. I have been a Type 2 for nearly 40 years. My wife was complaining about on the arm and tried the abdomen but Dexcom does not recommend this unless doctor approval. The first couple of placements on my arm were more ink the armpit area. Yes, I would get "Loss of signal" especially at night. I finally started putting it om the outside of may arm as recommended. No loss of signal issues. However both extensive paper tape or Micropore tape would start to loosen up after a few days. I purchased a 50 pc pack of 4"x5" transparent adhesive dressings, the kind that are used over IV sites to hold the assembly in place. This is placed over the G7 Overpatch without any additional tape used. This works great and was approved by the Dexcom support staff. Bye the way, if a sensor fails ,or has the be removed short of its 10 day usage, contact Dexcom for a free replacement as well as spare overarches. Keep the old unit as they will require the serial number for a free replacement. Greg Locke

I agree with everything you said. Learning about the compression lows explains a lot about the nighttime lows. Being a side sleeper, my alerts go off and then I can't go back to sleep. My major issue is with the adhesive. Even after following the instructions exactly as printed, I find they do not stick well. I had to purchase extra over patches to alleviate the issue.

I find the G7 far more accurate than the G6 and less problematic. Thanks. I’m Type 1 for 61 years. Last A1c … 5.8. Have a good one.

BTW, if you are just in the process of thinking about switching to a CGM, make sure you have a supply of test strips for your manual glucose meter. Medicare apparently requires you to cancel your manual meter prescription when you switch to a CGM, even though you'll need to occasionally check the CGM calibration against a finger stick test. Just time the prescriptions so you don't get the CGM system until you have a stash of test strips on hand.

Just wish they would prolong the life of the G7 for 14 days

The issues you talk about i get using the G6, So good or bad anything can cause issues with either 6 or 7 are far more better than the years earlier of finger sticks. My job over the years was dirty and was a pain to have to get hands clean enough to finger stick, with the Dexcom no hand cleaning before finger sticks. I get dirty and sweat when working, just a glance at my phone i know m .y mg/dl. Just my 2 cents. I have been a type 1 diabetic since 1974, do not miss finger sticks. LOVE YOUR VIDEO Thank you

T1DM since 1971. Sensor and pump wearer for years. Your observations are in line with what I experience esp frequent signal loss. In addition, insertion and application of overtake are difficult. After 4 hand surgeries, dexterity and strength are low. Just opening the sensor is hard and pressing to insert very difficult. To get the tape on I have to use a mirror or get my husband to help me. The G6 was so easy! Having to wear it on the back of the arm makes these issues worse.

Really helps to hear the down side of your experience. I'm just switching onto my G7 from G6 - waiting now for warm up, I got super excited seeing 30 minutes rather than 2 hours - so, no matter what I really like that....I tried using G6 on my arms, and that DID NOT ever work for me...signal loss frustration on G6 - so, I know after hearing still that can be a problem with G7, i'll avoid that...I had some G6 insertions that the first 24 hours had to work itself out to more normal reading levels, such as bleeders, or not hydrated enough, so that won't be a new thing for me on G7. I'll just stay hydrated and be aware...I can see how arm insertions for people who prefer that site would be frustrated...overall, i'll be happy for a short warm up and grace period for change out.

Agree completely. Thanks for helping allay my fear that I was going crazy. Ive had my phone on my desk and the sensor on my abdomen (12 in away) and have "lost signal" numerous times in one hour period of time. The incorrect readings happen as well and the recalib. doesnt always like being told that (it ignores my recalib.). Sometimes it listens. Ive had the inaccurate readings, too. I try to recalib. and ... see previous note. Although, when my recalib. numbers ARE accepted, the G7 returns to accuracy fairly quickly. The G6, obviously, was MUCH better at recalib. Thanks for your videos. They stand above the others due to your accuracy and honesty. Nothing worse than viewing a diabetes video that I KNOW is incorrect and the person just goes on and on about their "truth". Right. My "truth" has water running UPHILL. Sure. Thanks for YOUR work. Keep it going.

Glad to have found your channel. Waiting for insurance approval but the doc office gave me my first sensor which failed within two hours then said i must not uave placed it right after their nurse done it. Anxious for my approval to really cut down on the number of finger sticks.

You mentioned the false reading apikes that generally aren’t an issue. But I have found it to be an issue at times because I am using a Tandem t:slim X2 pump with Control IQ. A few times when a spike in the reading occurs, my pump has dosed me because it perceives an actual rise in blood sugar. This occurs when there is a spike that lasts for an extended periods of time as opposed to just a single jump. While it’s not perfect, it is a huge blessing to have this after 52 years as a Type 1 Diabetic. .

My heart goes out to you and others who depend on timely and accurate readings from your CGM. I used the Libre 3 for a while and suffered similar problems. Fortunately I am Type 2 and not on insulin anymore. I would get low readings too often. Finger sticks showed a difference between CGM readings and stick readings of 25 to 40 mg/dL. I got to where I just dismissed the damned app so I could get some sleep. One sensor quit with 2 days left, and the next one came off early as well. I just decided that the CGM was more trouble than it was worth. I deleted the app. Still have one sensor left. May use it before it expires, may not. Last A1c reading was 4.6, (down from 10.5 six months ago) so not too worried about not being able to constantly monitor the glucose levels. Hope, for your sake, that Dexcom will fix their issues. Wish you the best.

Good points here! Been wearing a G6 for about 2 years now. Same sensor inaccuracy issues during 1st 24 hours and last 24 hours. Even after numerous calibrations.

I also have more lost signals, I’ve just learned to keep my phone where Dexcom can send a signal (i.e. not through my body). I have found G7 MUCH more accurate than G6, I usually have to calibrate one or two mornings after inserting but then it works really well. The biggest problem for me is when I insert it on my arm and get what looks like a seismograph chart of an earthquake because I inserted it in or close to muscle. I usually insert a new sensor about 11 am and wait until 4 or 5 pm before connecting to it. Sometimes I get double lines for both sensors but they tend to merge about the time I connect to the new one showing me it can calm down relatively quickly. When I get the broken graphs, I figure it’s compression or sudden quick exertion and just wait for it to level out agin, it always seems to.

Dido on the problems you see with loss of signal, compression lows, erratic reading first 12-24 hours. I normally keep my G7 on my arm rotating between left and right. I have noticed I get better reading on my right arm than my left arm and less loss of signal, but that is because I keep my iphone in my right pants pocket. I have started putting my sensor a little further forward which seems to reduce my compression lows at night when I sleep. The one issue I have had twice now with using the G7 provided over patch is that since it does not cover the actual sensor but only the area around the sensor I have torn off the sensors rubbing up against a corner. I have gone back to using a over patch that completely covers the sensor and making it harder to tear the sensor off. Overall I do like the G7 over the G6 and for sure better than going back to finger sticks all the time. I really appreciate and have learned a lot from your videos. Thanks!

I had a g6 bit the company suddenly decided to stop sending me supplies. Back to 6 times a day finger sticking. When my endocrinologist saw my bruised, swollen fingers, he had a fit. He put me on g7 with another company. No real problems yet, an occasional low reading for a few hours afyer initisl insertisn, occasionally a signal loss alarm at night, but all in all much better. I do use an adhesive patch over the g7 patch. It holds much better.

GREAT REPORT! I have used Dexcoms for over 10 years. I switched to the G7 two weeks ago. I also use a Tandem X2 insulin pump. The G7 is never more than 36" from my pump, yet the G7 loses the connection with my pump constantly. Other issues: 1) the G7 is even more inaccurate for the first 24 hours than the G6. 2) the G7 is prone to falling off. I only got 9 days with my first G7. It fell off when getting undressed. 3) I have also had a compression low.

thanks for your video. i just got familiar with the g-6 and they are making me transition to the g-7, so some day-to-day practical tips from a more experienced person is a godsend for me as there are not a lot of dexcom users near me for help and the dexcom techs do not want to deviate from their scripts. subscribed to your channel as this was my first from you. again thanks and keep trucking.

I don't know where you are located. But I just wanted you to know I really appreciate and enjoy your pros and cons of the diabetic feed back. Being a newbie with all of this ups and downs for our situation. And I think you are very beautiful. I love your accent.

Thanks so much for your valuable feedback on these devices! I’m planning to switch to G7 when my G6 prescription runs out. Putting sensors on the back of my arm won’t work for me. It’s gotta be my stomach. Also, it sounds like they need to go to heftier batteries for G7.

I'm a type 2, non insulin dependent. I have both the receiver and the app on my phone. I'm also on Keto, so lows are not rare. I found that the receiver was keeping me up all night with low alarms, while you can quiet the app for a few hours at a time, so you can sleep all night long. I now keep the receiver in the car overnight.

I've also had a few occasions where I see a double up arrow, high glucose reading. I take a correction bolus. Then 5 minutes later, my readings are flat. This taught me to wait at least 10 min before correcting a high trend.

I had wondered if arm placement was going to cause more compression lows. You answered my question. Ty

You helped me a lot! I got one of those " compression" false lows two nights ago, and yes, two arrows straight down sent me running for my coffee creamer (fastest way back UP) and just like you said, a severe high reading ensued. At the time I was ready to get my wife to take me to the emergency room. Now that I know more, thanks to you, I doubt I'll ever panic that way again. Thank you. Tell me about a way to your site. I have a feeling there's a lot more I can learn from you. I will say I've had much better success with my G7 than I had with the entire Libre line of readers. I went through all of them. BYE FOR NOW!

Your observations are true. The CGM’s small size limits the B/T distance and it can be a pain. The first 24 hour inaccuracies are also inconvenient. However, after that period, the CGM is spot on. I used some of the first CGMs 15-20 years ago (?). The insertion procedure and device was a painful nightmare. I completely stopped any CGM use. One month ago, I returned to the G7 CGM and I’m very pleased with the improvements over the decade(s). I simply made my mind up to accept the design limits. I really like the G7 and am glad I made the plunge to return to CGM use. Perhaps the next design release will improve the system AND lower the cost. Great video & thank you!

The cover patch is a pain to get on straight!

Again, I appreciate the effort behind your videos. After months of G7 use with a dedicated Dexcom receiver, I've never encountered a signal loss error. Of course, I keep it in my pocket except when I turn it off to charge it. I don't want it sounding alarms during the night. If I go too low, I always wake up feeling like crap. But my wife gets to keep sleeping. I suspect that many people who run the Dexcom app on their phones have G7 signal loss errors because their phones are dialing down or suspending apps to save power. People should check their app permissions and turn on unrestricted access to the battery. All and all, I'm a big fan of the G7 system. I like the G6, but I find the G7 easier to install and offers a smaller footprint in my body and in my pocket (where the receiver sits). Somehow the menus in the receiver seem more thoughtfully designed in the G7 receiver and phone app. I also find the G7 can be off in the first day after installation of a sensor but not so grossly as the G6 sometimes was. Thanks for the video.

I Love Your video, I learned a lot from it. Hugs from Florida

Thank you for this video. I am considering g7. Currently using g6 which does fine until about day 8, then I get wildly fluctuating readings and then come the sensor errors (told to wait up to 3 hours )

Thanks for the honest review. I have been considering the G7, but with restarts I can get 20-30 days of accurate readings on my G6 and it rarely drops the signal.

I wished the manufactures would let us know these kind of issues. Kind of like listing the side effects of drugs! I have yet to move to the G7 so I found this veryy useful- however many of the same things occur with CGMs as well.

Thanks for your information. Now, I'm not eager to get the Dexcom G7 sesensors with all the info you shared. I might stay with the g6 if that's the case.

I'm making the move from Libre 2 to G7 as a result of changes in insurance coverages ... Libre 2 came off the "formulary" with my old carrier and was costing me $70 a month at Walgreens (2 sensors). I was at the CVS down the block but our local store is a disaster.... had to come in on Wednesday to pick up on Friday. Walgreens orders it on their own every Wednesday. The Doc recommended the Libre 2 and the Libre 3 hits your phone battery a lot harder. Never had any problem with adhesion, love the longer14 day period. And while I never had compression accuracy issues, I did experience a barely noticeable dull pain that persisted days after removing. So, I tried the front of the arm, and that went away. Along with the longer lifespan, I also see more users complaining about adhesion, dead sesors and compression issues on the Dexcom, along with the clunky graph .... I'd rather stay with the Libre 2 or 3. But our current insurer pays nothing towards the $70 / month Walgreens price, the insurer pays all but $20 a month for the Dexcom 3, so Dexcom it is.

i just switched to g7 but after hearing about all the glitches i think i'll stay with g6. you were very informative. thank you.

My daughter got me the best thing ever for my G7 receiver. It's a little pouch with carabiner hook(which I switched out for one that has a locking band) and I can hook it on my pants. I have never had a sensor signal loss since using it. Thanks for the tips and ideas!!!

Thank you for this info on the G7.. I'm currently using the Medtronic CGM and I'm not happy with it. It seems from the video that the G6 may be a better fit . I am just in the research stage of getting a new CGM as I'm tied in to Medtronic till the first of the year because of insurance. Thank Yuu Again!

If the transmitter/signal loss issues are as bad as everyone is saying, seems like that's going to be a major hurdle for integration with the Omnipod 5 and Tandem pumps. The main part of the G7 I'm looking forward to is using the 12 hour grace period to overlap the two sensors and avoid the warm up time completely. The 2 hour warm up for the G6 is the only pain point I have with it. Can't wait to see your video comparing G6 vs G7 accuracy. If you're not seeing somewhat improved accuracy with the G7, I will be very hesitant to change over to the G7 even once it's integrated with OP5. I'm still thinking G7's main problem is just that the G6 is so dang good that it's hard to improve on really.

Very helpful thank u for making this

My biggest issue with the G7 has been signal loss. When I had it on my left arm, it was so frustrating because I normally keep my phone in my right pocket and even during church. The thing would just go crazy so I have been experimenting with placement and have found it like you, my stomach is the best place to put the sensor and that's where it has worked the best.

I’ve been wearing my g7 on the furthest side of my arm and close to my shoulder. If you insert it close to your elbow I’ve been getting more signal losses, I think the signal moves around more creating signal losses so I wear it closer to my shoulder on the outside of my arm rather than on the under side of my arm which prevents compression lows. True I still get signal losses but not nearly as much than, if I put the cgm close to my elbow. I usually roll my arm so I can see my elbow sticking upwards and then place the g7 near my shoulder area and I rotate my arms so it’s never on the same arm. So every other 10 days it’s on the opposite arm. Also by placing the g7 near your elbow you have more chances of knocking it off or bumping it which will make it come off. I’ve done this a couple of times also by bumping the cgm continuously while near the elbow will make it quit working, these are jst a few observations I’ve seen while wearing the g7 I hope this will help others.

I just started my G7 about a week ago, and during all of that time, the readings are anywhere from 20-50 ml/dl off in the low range. The first sensor came off after one shower, I applied hypafix around it to try to keep it on, but the next day I accidently brushed my arm and the sensor came off. I like that it keeps me conscience of what I'm eating, but I've had no luck with it at all. I'm using the Dexcom receiver, not the app for reasons. I'm using my glucometer more because I simply don't trust it.

Thank you for this information

Thanks the video, I was thinking about wearing the G7 on my stomach. I think I will get it a try.

I do like that it’s smaller, closer to the Libre size but not enough stick adhesive like the Libre so I see why they had to include the annoying tacky addition patch. As someone mentioned them discontinuing G6; yes that wouldn’t be good to phase out G6 because I also use it for steady drip with Omnipod and G7 isn’t even FDA approved yet to communicate with Omnipod here in the states. I especially don’t like how the signal is too weak and will make it even harder to stay communicating with each device as @diabetesstrong first mention. Then again I can only imagine how much radiation could be building up over time of always having to wear these devices. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Being MiracleLupie Only God knows and I’m continuously grateful for each day he keeps me protected, level and alive.

Now I know why you have sugar diabetes , that’s because you are so sweet . I love your smile ,attitude, and your sense of humor , I believe you should Be the spoke person for DEXCOM .

I’m new to DexcomG7. Sometimes when my receiver is in my shirt pocket and it will indicate signal loss. I think for me overall the readings are better than keeping a journal. I’m only on my 4th sensor. At first I was a little panicky, but I think I worked it out. I do wish they included at least 1 extra over patch. The 2nd one I buggered up pretty good. Thanks for the video.

I often get Bluetooth disconnects due to dexcom cgm6. I'm going to switch this week to cgm7. Thanks for the good info

I like it when it works well. Lately, my sensor expires late evening which makes the first 24 hour period off and wake me up in the middle of the night! Sometimes the difference is huge! So, I do like you said and get up do a finger stick to check where I’m at then try to go back to bed. My problem is once I’m up, it’s often likely that I won’t go back to sleep. But I have experienced all the problems you mentioned. It’s frustrating at best but so nice to know that it isn’t just me. Also, maybe you could mention the “perfect place” to insert the sensor in your arm? I struggle with placement as I am super thin and not a lot of “fat” left to insert. Thanks for taking the time to research and post!

Thank you for excellent information

I learned so much by watching your video, thank you so much

Thankful to know it isn’t just me. I have had all these problems and tempted to go back to freestyle. Only get 10 days and first 24 hours are frequently not accurate. So I really only get 9 days instead of Freestyle’s 14 days. I have to do way more finger sticks with Dexcom 7. Had to turn off alarm for predicted low. It kept going off and was inaccurate. I don’t sleep on the Dexcom. My watch rarely picks up reading from my phone. The sensor doesn’t stick well. 😊It has a big upside, it is easy to apply. I am hanging in there with the hope that these issues will be fixed. I like that I don’t have to scan the sensor and I like that I can use my watch, my phone and reader at the same time. Sorry Dexcom the Dexcom7 acts like an entry level monitor and is not worth the extra money.

Agree with all of this. My biggest reason for switching from the G6 to the G7 is that I kept knocking off my G6 since it sticks out further. I have actually been thinking about switching back to the G6. I really hate the signal loss issue. G7 looses signal way more than the G6 did. I may try the G7 on my stomach. I have never tried that area yet.

I’ve worked in the medical device industry since 1995 and been T1D since 1997! I use a Tandem pump, had experience with Medtronic and smart pens. Dexcom make significant advances; blood glucose derived from interstitial fluid will be ~ 20 mins behind capillary (fingerstick ) readings. True values are always via a finger-stick - the FDA and MDR allow such readings to be moderately inaccurate. So in summary CGM is never BGM but it’s a good indicator of control. It can take at least 20 minuets for interstitial glucose to catch up with BGM. Transmitter range depends on the Bluetooth technology used. If it is Low Energy that it is short range and gets blocked by a body or a house brick; most folk don’t want excess radiation - or short battery life! So reasonably a pump / phone / meter needs to be close to the (CGM) transmitter. It’s an advance and +ve environmental impact. Despite a few teething problems. 😊

All your info is wonderful. I am on my 3rd sensor in 36 hours! Multiple calls to Dexcom...them saying "give it a chance". Right, since the person on the other end is NOT a diabetic and has no clue! We device users rely on accurate info, as much as possible. I had better results with G6. Had to jerry-rig how to use skin adhesive along with cutting the G6 overlay in half and snugging that up against and over the one that comes with the G7. What a pain. The Reps at Dexcom tell me that they are getting quite a bit of complaints about everything you have mentioned AND more. My receiver reading at 5:45 a.m. yest. was 332! Finger was 89!!! Sensor on abdomen. Doesn't make me warm and fuzzy. And...what if I do have a serious issue and don't know it. Oh, and my Alerts were on but not working either. Changed sensor again and had to do finger sticks ALL day yesterday to keep a log. What a royal pain in the keister. Receiver is much cheaper made...sure smaller, but not impressed. Overlay worthless for the most part. Keep your videos coming. It helps me and the rest of your followers for sure. Thank you so so much.

Thank you for the video, I upgraded from the G6 to the G7 a few months ago. I am not a fan of CGMs in general because of their lack of accuracy in a rising or lowering Blood sugar. Yes they are accurate if your blood sugar is flat lining. The G6 transmitter is or was by far a ton better than the G7 is. I can be 4 feet away without obstacles and have interruptions in connectivity. Because of the inaccuracies and the false alarms that come with that during the night led me to have to leave my phone in the other room between walls to preserve my marriage lol, and yes because of that it is disconnected from my phone most of my sleeping time. Its kind of like the little boy who cried wolf and when to believe if its a real alarm or not and to disturb a happy dream sleep. Another topic I have with the G7 is the amount of pressure needed to insert a new G7 with its applicator. It is totally way to much. Its big and I understand that, lessen the down pressure that has to be put on the applicator please. Realizing the first 24 hours are inaccurate ( and the G6 as well ) you could double calibrate to make the unit force itself to align with the finger stick. But the G7 only allows a one time calibration every so many minutes and I find that the G7 will not follow the calibration I have entered. In general all cgms have their issues and myself use the cgm only for reference. They all advertise less finger sticks and this is not totally true. The FDA readily say at least 5 finger sticks a day to keep the cgms calibrated. I have been on an insulin pump for over 9 years now and my A1C's are at 5.3. So my doctor and I are in control of my diabetes but in reality I only use the CGM for my doctors benefit and not so much mine. Every 3 months when I see him he this real pretty chart that defines highs and lows and the time of day when those happen and is a good reference to adjust the insulin pump for those periods.

Type 1 for 64 + years. Had G6 and now G7. Both were not accurate but do give me a track record which is more important to me than having a super accurate reading. The information given on where I'm heading fits my needs.

The G7 was awesome but it kept falling off of my arm. I’m wearing the G6 now with no problems.

The only complaint I have is the durability of the adhesive as it tends to peel around day 7 or 8. I think Dexcom needs to either improve the adhesive properties of the overlay patch or include another one that is bigger than the first one so that you can stack the original overlay when it starts to peel. I’m glad that the sensor and transmitter is all in one piece because the G6 required you to use the tiny transmitter for 3 months and I’ve lost mine a couple of times. 😂 Good thing that Dexcom’s customer service has always helped out with sending out replacement transmitters and sensors at no cost.

Hey Diabetes Strong one thing I want to add make sure leave your g7 on at all times and let it come off. If it comes off it will tell u to insert a new one. During a barefoot back walking massage don’t let the therapist foot near the device.

Type one diabetic here...One thing I HATE about the Dexcom G7 app is the alarms. See with the G6 app no matter what volume level my phone was at and I fell asleep with my sound really low and my blood sugar went low the Dexcom G6 would always turn my sound/volume all the way up really loud! Now with the Dexcom G7 it doesn't do that. It will sound my alarms at whatever volume level that I had left it at. Which isn't good because a lot of the times I forget to turn it back all the way up 😢 and then I won't hear any alarms until my husband or daughter is waking me up with a soda in their hand telling me that my Dexcom G7 is saying just LOW 😬 Not Good! Very Dangerous! Another thing, when I turn my phone sideways and put my finger on the graph it won't say the time, blood sugar reading at all so if I forgot to put in when I ate I cannot find out what exact time it was. I have to guess. Which isn't accurate. I'm going back on my Dexcom G6 because there is so much about the Dexcom G7 that I hate. Like tearing off my skin after removing it...ouch! Not being able to restart it after it failed to connect when putting on a new Dexcom G7 sensor and its my last one not great. And I also didn't know that my insulin pump wouldn't work with the Dexcom G7 so I haven't been able to use it for a month. There's more but I don't feel like writing a book 😂

When I was using the Animas insulin pump, I was also using Dexcom G3. Along with the ability to synchronize with my pump, it also has its own receiver which also had my blood sugar readings and alerts. Fast forward a few years and now I am on Medtronic which has its own CGM. Its usable with almost any part of the body. However, Medtronic in general is not the best pump and my current endocrinologist does not even like Medtronic and suggested me to use Dexcom and also choose another pump. There office does not even have the capability to download the Medtronic's CGM numbers. I am now going back to the Dexcom and soon as I run out of Medtronic supplies, will choose another pump. The numbers are way off at times, especially in the first day ish of the Medtronic CGM. I just checked on 2 meters, the One touch verio and the Livongo, One touch says 391, but Livongo meter says my blood sugar is 358. However, medtronic CGM shows 105 with 2 arrows up. 10 minutes ago, CGM showed below 40, which obviously I wasn't.

This is James Beard from Paragould Arkansas . I just found out December 28th 2022 that I am a diabetic. The G7 is the only CGM that I've ever had to privlage of using using. The biggest problem I've had with my CGM is that it shuts down prematurely and if outside I have to wear a velcro band. Because the adhesive comes loose and even falls off my arm. That encounter a loss of connection. And like you said these situations cause running short of the sensors. I've ran into having to replace the sensor three times in one week.

I love mine, I do insert new sensor when current one expires. Then start new one after12 hr grace period ends. I know, I know you lose 12 hrs, but I get 10 days just like G6, but the accurate from the start is worth it. As far as signal loss goes I have had a few(withe the app) never with the receiver. Keep up the good work everyone!!

They need to work more on the G7. I only got a good 5 days after that it went the way you explained on your presentation, especially in the morning wake ups. I went back to the G6 and back to normalcy.

I’ve had readings of 50 when sleeping, out of bed and check to see a 50to 70 point difference.

Thank you very much for this great video! What do you recommend setting the low alert and the high alert to for a non-diabetic?

As a follow-up to my below posts, I’m going back to the G6. The skin on my arm looks like a road map. The sensors have been leaving some pretty unsightly marks. Two things, the insertion needle on the G7 seems thicker than the G6 and the sensor deploys with a lot of force causing some pain. It also has to be pressed hard against the skin to get it to deploy. The second sensor that I’ve used without the patch (I’m allergic to the overpatch) ended up falling off. I’ve been taking more baths rather than showers and it doesn’t hold up when immersed in water. I’ve only had one sensor that held up securely and only required 1 day of calibration. The rest including the last one I used required two days of calibration with annoying false lows overnight. I’ll miss the short warm-up period and having Clarity on my smart-phone. I’ve learned, however, that the G6 will be discontinued once the G7 is made compatible with pumps. If so, I can only hope that improvements will also have been made if I have to switch back.

I've been wearing the G7 for almost a year now. The video informs on the 'drawbacks' but overall it's a great Medical Device. I've experienced 'lost signal', the only thing I can suggest is to at least keep the receiver with you, the '30'feet is easier to keep than with the phone. I calibrate my G7 after double checking with finger stick meter. Done it perhaps 5 or6 times in the year I've used. Question I have is this the way to calibrate? I find overall that G7 has made a tremendous leap forward in my diabetes management, I've been Type 1 for 56 years and this is the best I have felt with my diabetes in that time. Thank you for your video it has alerted me to be a bit more diligent.

Wanted to add that I used an 'eye patch' as a stand-off cover for my G7 sensor to prevent compression errors while I sleep. Its worked well for me.

I find that accuracy is improved if I put the new sensor on just a half hour to an an hour before I let the app know I'm replacing the sensor. It's not 24 hours, but I think even this short lag time allows the new sensor to acclimate and also, there are no gaps in the graph of old sensor readings and new sensor readings. It is inconvenient that you can't use Low power mode, but I bet there will eventually be an update that allow the G7 to work in low power mode. I wear the G7 on my abdomen, same as the G6, and that is more comfortable for me. I'm a stomach sleeper, so now I will be on the lookout for those false lows. Thanks for the info!

I love the Dexcom G7! I don't get many compression lows or signal loss but I have had both. I never stop the app. Also, I'm an off-label guy. I wear my Dexcom G7 on my chest. On my Pectoral muscles. It never comes off there, even when back-packing, people never slap me there and it just work for me. Accuracy is similar to what I had to my Dexcom G6 as compared to my finger sticks but I don't have data to back that up. I have tested it, just not recorded it over the months. Also, mine never come off. Even when I run 100 mile and other ultra races. I run 5-15 miles most every day. Even so, the things just stick on as I never put them on after a shower. I shave the area and wipe down with 91% isopropyl alcohol prior to attaching. Then I do the 10 second press. After that I use hemostats to press the adhesive strip outside the sensor, especially at the top. I did that with the G6 and had them stay on over 30 days. I never use over-patches either. Those are not good for me.

Best explain about acetaminephin, cancer drugs and placement of Dexcom g7 on elderly patients.

Thanks a lot, but some of the problems you experienced are a reason I'm not going to go up. The g6 downfalls are worse with the g7, and since I will use it (when ready) to link to my t-slim , I'll stay on g6.