FDA Just Cleared Dexcom G7 15 Day Sensor: Who Can Use it?

Don’t just use a CGM; use the one that gives you the maximum value. The longest-lasting and most accurate among all its predecessors, the Dexcom G7 15-day sensor, has just received clearance from the FDA and is expected to be available by the second half of 2025. Approved for people 18 years or older with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, this new sensor boasts an accuracy of 8.00 % MARD value.

Dexcom also added that in due course, this new variant of Dexcom G7 will be compatible with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems (currently working with insulin pump partners on this), Apple watch, and some famous digital health applications. This 15-day G7 works with Dexcom Follow and Dexcom Clarity.

You will need a new prescription to get this Dexcom G7 15 day sensor.

Will Dexcom G7 15 Day Sensor Really Last for 15 Days?

This smart CGM sensors comes with a lifespan of 15 days with a 12 hours grace period that starts after your sensor is expired. And as per Dexcom, a study was conducted to check how many sensors complete their full lifespan and found 73.9% sensors to last for full 15 days.

Scanning:

No need to scan your sensor; the sensor transmits your glucose readings over to your Dexcom G7 receiver or G7 app every 5 minutes. With the help of continuous blood sugar monitoring, people are able to make informed decisions, ultimately leading to improved A1C levels. On top, the Dexcom G7 15 days works with the same G7 app, requiring the same compatible smartphones, and even the same G7 receiver is going to work with this new variant – I hope that sounds relaxing.

List of G7 compatible devices.

Who Can Use It?

The current Dexcom G7 is for individuals aged 2 and above, whereas, this new 15 day sensor variant is indicated for people aged 18 and above living with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes.

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G7 15 Day Cost:

Although official pricing has not been announced yet. Dexcom says they are working on making the insurance coverage equal to the Dexcom G7, they’ve added that users can expect to pay the same co-pays.

Conclusion:

Dexcom G7, we all know about is the one that has a life span of up to 10 days with a 12-hour grace period. No separate transmitters involved, smaller in size, yet provides reasonable accuracy and can be integrated with automated insulin delivery (AID) systems as well. This CGM system is suitable for individuals living with diabetes and are aged 2 or above.

This new Dexcom G7 15 day sensor has only 3 major differences, i.e., longer life span of 15.5 days, better accuracy with a MARD value of 8.00%, and eligibility criteria of 18 years or older. Rest, it shares the exact same features, e.g., high/low sugar alerts, size, and other features.