Past generations of Dexcom monitors required finger pricks to calibrate the sensor, which is worn just under the skin typically on the abdomen. The G6 doesn’t require finger prick calibration.

Medical device maker DexCom announced Tuesday that the company has received a de novo clearance from the FDA to sell its latest continuous glucose monitoring system — the G6 — that requires no ...

Unlike the earlier model, the Dexcom G6 version is factory calibrated and does not require users to calibrate the sensor with fingerstick blood glucose measurements.

The G6 includes a slim, water-resistant sensor that is discreet, easy to insert, and is FDA-cleared to make diabetes treatment decisions without confirmatory fingersticks or calibration*.

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Dexcom will launch the G6 within the second quarter of 2018. “This is going to be a real game changer for us,” Sayer said.

The Dexcom G6 CGM System is now covered by Prince Edward Island’s Diabetes Glucose Sensor Program for people age two and over living with diabetes who are on intensive insulin therapy. The back ...

Notably, the FDA approved Dexcom G6 CGM System allows patients to know their glucose data and indications, which helps in making treatment decisions without the need of fingersticks and calibration.

The FDA on Tuesday approved the use of a professional continuous glucose monitoring system from Dexcom, according to a press release from the company. Glucose measures are tracked for 10 days with ...

No fingersticks are needed for calibration or diabetes treatment decisions; the Dexcom G6 Pro does have alarms but only in the unblinded mode. It has an easy sensor applicator, allowing for one ...