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Sensor Stability
Sensors can be worn for up to 10 days plus a 12-hour grace period. Performance was
estimated by calculating the percentage of sensor readings within 15 mg/dL or 15%
(15/15%), 20 mg/dL or 20% (20/20%), and 40 mg/dL or 40% (40/40%) of the YSI
values at the beginning (Day 1, 2), middle (Day 4, 7), and end (the second half of Day
10, the first half of Day 11) of the G7 lifecycle. For blood glucose values less than 70
mg/dL, the absolute difference in mg/dL between the two glucose results was
calculated. For values greater than or equal to 70 mg/dL, the absolute difference (%)
relative to the YSI values was calculated. In addition, the mean absolute relative
difference (MARD) shows the average amount the sensor readings differ from the YSI
glucose. The MARD values included in Table 6-A and 6-B show G7 is highly accurate
over the 10.5-day life of the sensor.
Table 6-A. Sensor stability relative to YSI (accuracy over time
Wear
Number of paired
period
CGM-YSI
Beginning
14,280
Middle
13,210
End
11,703
1
CGM readings are within 40 to 400 mg/dL, inclusive.
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Percent within
MARD
15/15% YSI
(%)
(%)
9.9
82.7
7.2
91.8
7.2
91.8
1
) (adults; n=308)
Percent within
20/20% YSI
(%)
91.1
96.9
96.4
Percent within
40/40% YSI
(%)
99.0
99.9
99.8

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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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Annie Freeze
May 5, 2025

How high does the Dexcom 7 reciever go?

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