CGM Data Goes Hands-Free (But You Still Need a Wrist!) Dexcom’s G7 CGM Now Connects Directly to Apple Watch

By on June 21, 2024   /   CGM, Dexcom, Glucose Monitoring   /   2 Comments
Dexcom G7 Now Connects to Apple Watch

Many of us treat our phones like a fifth appendage, but now we can opt to leave our phones at home and still get CGM data. Dexcom recently announced that their G7 CGM can now connect directly to the Apple Watch for users in the U.S, offering people the freedom of real-time glucose readings even when their phone isn’t with them.

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Medicare Expands CGM Coverage for People with Type 2 Diabetes

By on March 21, 2023   /   CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Medtronic, Type 2   /   1 Comment
Medicare Expands T2D CGM Coverage

Medicare made a big move recently and expanded CGM access for people with type 2 diabetes on insulin, or people with non-insulin treated diabetes who have a history of certain types of hypoglycemic events.

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Dexcom G7 CGM: Next Gen Gets FDA Clearance!

By on January 4, 2023   /   CGM, Dexcom   /   20 Comments
Dexcom G7 FDA Approved

Even though we live in a continuously expanding diabetes tech age, we’re always excited when a product we love gets an upgrade. On December 8, 2022, Dexcom’s G7 CGM got the green light from the FDA. See what the next gen brings!

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What’s Trending in Diabetes? Trend Arrows and How to React to Them!

By on October 2, 2022   /   A Dose of Dr. E, CGM, Dexcom, Freestyle Libre, Time in Range, Video   /   7 Comments
Diabetes CGM Trend Arrows

If you’re not utilizing your trend arrows and reacting to them, you’re not getting the most out of your CGM. Drs. E+P explain how to dose (or not dose) in response to the direction your trend arrows are pointing. Here’s their advice on how to adjust for highs and lows, along with a trend arrow cheat sheet.

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Marlon Blanquart Slays Spartan Races and T1D

By on June 28, 2022   /   CGM, Dexcom, Exercise and Fitness   /   1 Comment
Dexcom Warrior Marlon Blanquart Spartan Race

Spartan Races test an athlete’s physical and mental strength with challenging obstacles like leaping over fire and low crawling in mud under barbed wire. Marlon Blanquart has conquered four of these races, all while managing type 1 diabetes.

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