The Dexcom G6 CGM System.
Manage your diabetes without fingersticks.*

It looks like the future, but it's available now.

* Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.

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Dexcom Warrior
Nick Jonas is a paid spokesperson of Dexcom, Inc.

Meet the Dexcom G6 CGM System

A small, wearable sensor and transmitter sends your glucose numbers to a smart device^† or receiver every 5 minutes. It's easy to wear and easy to use.^‡

Dexcom G6 Features and Benefits

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Paid spokesperson of Dexcom, Inc.

Better glycemic control is possible for patients with Type 2 diabetes^1,2 thanks to Dexcom CGM.

Dexcom G6 is easy to use.^‡ It’s a powerful diabetes management tool that is designed to simply and effectively help you reach your diabetes goals.

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Helping You Stay in Control

Dexcom CGM use is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper- and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range.^1,2

Zero Fingersticks

The Dexcom G6 is FDA-permitted to make diabetes treatment decisions without confirmatory fingersticks or calibration.*

*^{Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.}

Customizable Alerts & Alarms

See your glucose numbers with just a quick glance at your smart device.^†Set your range to get notified when you're too high or low.

Share Your Glucose Data

Use the Dexcom Share feature available in the Dexcom G6 CGM App to share your glucose data with up to 10 followers.^††

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It All Starts with a Tiny, Wearable Sensor

The Dexcom G6 features a slim, water-resistant^‡‡ sensor that is discreet and easy to insert.³ The sensor accurately measures glucose levels just beneath the surface of the skin and sends data wirelessly every 5 minutes to your compatible smart device^† or receiver.

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An Integrated System for Diabetes Management

Managing diabetes can be complex. With Dexcom CLARITY Reporting Software, diabetes data reporting and management are now made simple.

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Dexcom Warriors Community

Dexcom Warriors come in all ages and backgrounds, from Olympic skiers and country music singers to hardworking moms, middle school athletes and world traveling seniors. These folks remind us that we can live with diabetes and without limits.

What I’ve learned is that it’s important to change the challenge into an opportunity. Chelsea G., Nurse Practitioner / Mountain Climber

My favorite feature is the Follow app. I can monitor Ragan’s levels around the clock! Laura S., mom of champion cheerleader, Ragan

Living with Type 1 diabetes is challenging. I do not have a magical mantra or wand. But, I do have guts. Stephanie I., Diagnosed at 52 years old

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*If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.

† For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility.

‡ See user guide for set up instructions

†† Separate Follow App required.

‡‡ The Dexcom G6 Sensor and Transmitter are water-resistant and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.

1. Beck RW, et al. JAMA 2017;317(4):371-8.

2. Welsh JB, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther 2019;21(3):128-32.

3. Shah VN, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther 2018;20(6):428-33.

BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT
Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.

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The Dexcom G6 CGM System.
Manage your diabetes without fingersticks.*

Meet the Dexcom G6 CGM System