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Without using finger sticks, it is a tiny wearable device that continuously transmits glucose readings to your smartphone or Dexcom receiver (Dexcom, n.d.)
People with diabetes or prediabetes may benefit from using a continuous glucose monitor or CGM system to measure and monitor their blood glucose levels in order to better manage their condition (Lewsley & Lavarone, 2022).

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Technology that lets us control diabetes without using finger sticks to monitor and check blood glucose levels.

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How do you insert the Dexcom G6? Watch video below.

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How do you insert the Dexcom G6? Watch video below.

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According to Dexcom, Inc. (2019), the FDA approved the use of the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System by healthcare professionals with patients two years of age and older on October 8, 2019 (Dexcom, 2019).

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I have and wear the Dexcom G6 CGM device and can say the pros outweigh the cons. Before the G6 was released, I wore the previous version, which was the G5, and it was excruciating to insert. The insertion of the G6 is essentially painless, and I no longer have to manually check my blood sugar daily unless I need to recalibrate my Dexcom or feel like the readings aren't accurate. Having the Dexcom G6 allows me to sleep peacefully at night, knowing that if my blood sugar gets too high or too low, it will alarm and notify me. There are times when I'm asymptomatic if my blood glucose level is high or low, and it's comforting knowing I have the ease of looking at my apple watch or iPhone to determine my blood sugar. As with all technology, there are kinks to be worked out, such as the CGM reading "Bluetooth unavailable" at times, but I firmly believe that the benefits outweigh the cons. This is an excellent product, and I would advocate for all people with diabetes to have the option to wear it.

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Blood glucose readings from Dexcom G6 can be synced to smart devices such as apple products, including iPhone and Apple watch.

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For ten days, sensors can be worn (compared to 7 days in earlier models).

One-handed insertions are simple and painless thanks to a plastic applicator with a single button.

The needle retracts into the disposal inserter, making it invisible.

Dexcom can be covertly worn underneath garments.

Real-time monitoring of glucose levels is ongoing.

Dexcom can notify you if the trend of your blood sugar is high or low.

You can share real-time data with up to 10 others using a data-sharing tool.

It has an alarm and other configurable alerts just quiet vibrate mode.

It is water-resistant, allowing you to wear it when bathing, swimming, or submerging it up to a specific depth in pools.

Readings of blood glucose are unaffected by acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Reference:
Hoskins, M., (2022, July 12). Healthline. Dexcom G6 Review: Everything You Need to Know. https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/dexcom-g6-cgm-product-review

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Dexcom was founded in 1999. It was established based on the ground-breaking research of Drs. Stuart J. Updike and George P. Hicks. In 1967 they developed implanted, reliable glucose sensors that the body would not reject. Dr. Updike joined Dexcom that year to continue CGM innovation (Dexcom, n.d.)

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To build a successful team, I must first acknowledge my strengths and attributes. According to Clifton's Strengths, my top five strengths include discipline, positivity, developer, and relator.

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References:
Gallup, I. (2022, June 2). What are the 34 CliftonStrengths themes? Gallup.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx

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Dexcom. (2019, October 8). Dexcom Announces FDA Clearance of New Dexcom G6 Pro CGM. https://www.dexcom.com/news/dexcom-g6-pro-fda-clearance

Dexcom. (n.d.). Retrieved on September 27, 2022, from https://www.dexcom.com/about-dexcom#:~:text=Dexcom%20was%20founded&text=Updike%20and%20George%20P.,year%20to%20continue%20CGM%20innovation.

Dexcom. (2019). How to Insert the Dexcom G6 Sensor and Attach the Transmitter. YouTube. Retrieved September 27, 2022 from https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-pty-browser_wavebrowser&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-browser_wavebrowser&hspart=pty&param1=20210831&param2=90b94557-69dd-48cc-b29d-f719172aa93a&param3=wav%7EUS%7Eappfocus1%7E&param4=d-cp12919082543-lp0-hh6-obem-wav-vuentp%3Aon-igPOCTzdaGkVzqVpkqfjA-ab36-w64-brwsr-ti-ntp%7EChrome%7Ehow+to+insert+dexcom+g6%7EB2D7D7656EB4E5153688637C8FBF7B49%7EWin10&p=how+to+insert+dexcom+g6&type=A1-brwsr-%7E2021-36%7E#id=3&vid=ded0b30d3029cf5aff4d5825d7a15f6f&action=click

Gallup, I. (2022, June 2). What are the 34 CliftonStrengths themes? Gallup.com. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx

Hoskins, M., (2022, July 12). Healthline. Dexcom G6 Review: Everything You Need to Know. https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/dexcom-g6-cgm-product-review

Lewsley, J., & Lavarone, S., (2022, August 8). MedicalNewsToday. Dexcom G6 system review - Continuous glucose monitoring. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/dexcom-g6-review

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Dexcom, Inc. announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for healthcare professionals to use with their patients, ages two years and up.

Dexcom G6 Pro is the first and only single use, professional CGM that gathers real-time glucose data over a 10-day period and offers both a blinded and unblinded mode. In blinded mode, real-time glucose data is hidden from the patient and reviewed retrospectively with their healthcare professional at the end of the session. In unblinded mode, patients can see their glucose data throughout the 10-day sensor wear to gain insights and make treatment decisions in real time.

Regardless of mode, glucose data gathered by the Dexcom G6 Pro enables providers to adjust a patient's diabetes therapy plan with precision and customization. Providers can also use the data to help patients modify their daily behavior after seeing the effects that variables such as food, exercise, stress and medication have on glucose levels.

"Dexcom G6 Pro will enable healthcare providers to set up their patients with CGM in minutes," said Davida Kruger, MSN, APN-BC, BC-ADM, diabetes specialist, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Bone and Mineral Disorders at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. "This new professional system will serve as a simple way to obtain data from CGM naïve patients who need glucose insight, but don't need or want to be monitored around the clock. It will give all my patients a chance to try the Dexcom G6 Pro under a healthcare provider's supervision before they commit to a personal system."
Dexcom G6 Pro features and benefits:

Easy sensor applicator - Allows for one-touch, simple insertion

Single-use, disposable sensor - Simplifies session start and end for both patients and providers

Auto-start transmitter - Expedites startup time to get patients on CGM quickly and easily

Blinded or unblinded mode -

Blinded: patients wear a sensor for 10 days, then return to their physician's office to review the data retrospectively (indicated for assessing glycemic variability in persons age two years and up)

Unblinded: patients can view glucose data in real-time on a simplified mobile app* throughout the 10-day sensor wear (indicated for management of diabetes, in persons age two years and up)

Continuous glucose readings - Reads glucose values automatically every five minutes

Alerts and alarms - Warns user of dangerous high and low glucose levels (unblinded mode only)

Fingerstick elimination - No fingersticks needed for calibration or diabetes treatment decisions†

Dexcom CLARITY - Allows providers to pull interactive reports and review glucose patterns, trends and statistics retrospectively with their patients

"At Dexcom, we are continuing to drive innovation in wearable health technology," said Kevin Sayer, president, CEO and chairman of Dexcom. "Using the power of Dexcom G6 Pro, clinicians can use the insights gained from a 10-day professional CGM session to adjust treatment plans and empower their patients to live healthier lives."

The company expects to begin shipping Dexcom G6 Pro early next year. For more information, visit www.dexcom.com/g6pro.

* If your glucose alerts and readings from the Dexcom G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.

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

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Dexcom Announces FDA Clearance of New Dexcom G6 Pro CGM

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Dexcom, Inc. announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System for healthcare professionals to use with their patients, ages two years and up. Dexcom G6 Pro is the first and only single use, professional CGM that gathers real-time glucose data over a 10-day period and offers both a blinded and unblinded mode.

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Before day 10, the sensor could malfunction or detach from the body.

If your sensor fails before the 10-day mark, you can't easily restart it and will have to attach a new one.

The "urgent low" signal of 55 mg/dL cannot be disabled.

It can be pricey whether you have insurance or not, especially since the system calls for sensors and a transmitter that both require a prescription.

Your phone or insulin pump's Bluetooth connection could be lost, which would reduce the data's dependability.

Not all smartphones are compatible (see the Dexcom smartphone list for further information).

Plastic auto-inserter is bulky and takes up room in storage and transit.

Reference:
Hoskins, M., (2022, July 12). Healthline. Dexcom G6 Review: Everything You Need to Know. https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/dexcom-g6-cgm-product-review