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Table 4-B. Trend accuracy rate of change (pediatrics*; n=122)
CGM rate range (mg/dL/min)
<-2
[-2,-1)
[-1,0)
[0,1]
(1,2]
>2
* Includes pediatric subjects 7-17 years of age; no YSI measurements were taken for
pediatric subjects 2-6 years of age.
Hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic alerts
Low and High Glucose alerts
The ability of G7 to detect high and low glucose levels is assessed by comparing
sensor readings to YSI values at low and high blood glucose levels and determining if
the alert may have sounded. G7 and YSI values were compared by pairing the sensor
reading and the YSI value within before or after 15 minutes of each other. We suggest
that users ask their doctors what alert settings would be best for them.
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YSI rate range (mg/dL/min)
<-2 [-2,-1) [-1,0) [0,1]
71
75
38
(35.9)
(37.9)
(19.2)
43
382
313
(5.4)
(48.0)
(39.3)
18
232
1,908
(0.7)
(8.4)
(69.0)
6
37
523
(0.3)
(1.7)
(24.1)
3
4
48
(0.4)
(0.5)
(6.5)
0
5
20
(0.0)
(1.2)
(4.6)
(1,2]
>2
12
2
0
(6.1)
(1.0)
(0.0)
48
9
1
(6.0)
(1.1)
(0.1)
564
34
11
(20.4)
(1.2)
(0.4)
1,380
198
27
(63.6)
(9.1)
(1.2)
264
335
82
(35.9)
(45.5)
(11.1)
44
133
232
(10.1)
(30.6)
(53.5)
CGM-YSI pairs (n)
198
796
2,767
2,171
736
434

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John Granato
April 10, 2025

Dexcom G7 continues to show readings 50 or 60 points higher than when I stick my finger and use the supplied recorder. Why?

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Mr. Anderson
April 10, 2025

The Dexcom G7 may show readings 50 or 60 points higher than fingerstick measurements due to several reasons:

1. Sensor's First Day: Newly inserted sensors may show larger differences, which usually decrease over the first 24 hours.
2. Pressure on Sensor: If something is pressing on the sensor (e.g., lying on it), it can affect readings. Removing the pressure can help.
3. Rapid Glucose Changes: Blood glucose changes before interstitial fluid glucose, so fast changes can cause differences between meter and sensor readings.
4. Fingerstick Issues: Inaccurate fingerstick readings can occur if hands are not washed properly or test strips are expired or used incorrectly.

These factors can cause temporary differences between Dexcom G7 and fingerstick readings.

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