Dexcom G7 Glucose Monitoring: First Time Unboxing, Sensor Insert, & App Set Up!

The continuous glucose monitor by Dexcom with a small sensor and automatic readings to your smartphone! This is my first time opening the G7 and I did that on purpose so we could go through the patient experience together. This video is not sponsored.

Video outline:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Unboxing
1:28 - Inserting the Sensor
3:49 - Applying the Overpatch
4:20 - App Download & Account
5:11 - App Overview
5:37 - Connecting your Phone
5:32 - Pairing the Sensor
6:25 - Extra Tips!
7:12 - My First Reading
7:41 - Wrap Up

Thoughts or topic suggestions? Leave a comment. Thanks for watching!

Resources: Dexcom G7 User Guide, Dexcom G7 Start Here Guide

Disclaimer: These videos are intended for pharmacists. If you’re not a pharmacist and want to learn more about this topic, ask your pharmacist! If you are a pharmacist, always use your own professional judgment and consult any other necessary or appropriate sources prior to making clinical judgments. The information in this video is as current as when it was published. I do not own the rights to any of the images within this video.

[ibnshakir]

Thanks for the helpful info. I have been using the Freestyle Libre 14 days for 2 years now & i'm in the process of switching to the Dexcom G7

[robertnegron]

When the Grace period expires. Put on new one at 11hrs and 30 min mark . Leave old one on. Also. Then when 30 minute warmup expires, take off old one. Won’t have to wait for warm up to get readings

[susand]

I am getting a Dexcom G7 this week. This really helped ease my nerves about using it. Thank you!

[aletheia]

I'm a type 1 diabetic living overseas, and the G7 has been just made available for me. I appreciate your video. You told me things no one else did. (And, by the way, you are pretty. Sorry)

[babyshowermix]

New to Dexcom, a lot of anxiety to open it and do it right the first time !! Reading the instructions doesn't tell the whole story. Your demonstration video made me comfortable to place this on my own !! Thank you. Wish you all the best.

[jamesjoy]

Since using the G6 starting 2 years ago, I have used Skin Grip over patches and Skin Tac adhesive wipes. These were recommended by YouTube reviewers. They are probably overkill but I’ve never had a sensor come off even after extending the G6 sensor. I’m continuing that practice using the G7.

[bradfry]

Once my current g6 sensor runs out I'm switching to the g7 and am looking forward to it. The dexcom paired with my insulin pump and the tslim control IQ is so good.

[danielbrown]

Going from G6 to G7 tomorrow. This had everything I need to know. Thank you.

[ninadillingham]

I’m just starting the G7 I start it tomorrow

[Mrs-sz]

Thank you for creating this video. You are a great communicator. I am using the Dexcom G7 for the first time. My applicator was not applicator was not launching. I had FINALLY gotten the nerve up to do it!. Your tip regarding having the clear part needing to be pressed down and meet the white part in order to work helped me immensely. I'm amazed that it really did not hurt one bit. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[amy]

Thanks for this. My doctor gave me one to play with. I haven’t put it on yet because I was too nervous… Once I map about what I will be testing this will make it a lot easier. You took away a lot of anxiety thank you.🎉

[susanmorgan]

Best Dexcom G7 video I’ve watched so far!!! Thanks!!!

[sensiblyyou]

Excellent demonstration video! While it’s possible that initial glucose reading on start up was your actual reading, it’s also possible that the sensor needed calibration if it’s like the G6. With the G6, it is common for the first reading and even first a few hours of the center to display in accurate readings and of course, there are other factors that can produce a false high or false low with the Dexcom. From experience, I think it’s always best to do a blood glucose reading with a BGM when Dexcom gives you the first initial reading. Only saying this to offer some peace of mind!

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[KeeleyLandis-jdsr]

As a T1D it is hilarious watching people be nervous inserting Dex/ injections overall. We have been human pin cushions for long periods of our lives 😂 welcome to
our 24/7 365 world

[masonbrown]

Just what I needed. This approach is much appreciated.

[aliyah]

This is great! Will share with my colleagues and patients.

[karenroyal]

I’m new to G7, wish I seen your video sooner. Great information on set up thanks!

[jaeshasway]

The G7 over patch lifts easy. I have to use a patch over it within 3 days.

[Tammy-zrzw]

Thank you! Very helpful! “I” am definitely going to jump that first time 😁.

[elzbietasp]

Do you need an iPhone to communicate with the watch? Which watch works with the G7 and Tslim, assuming I can use the watch and the Tslim tog?