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Widget (Apple)
Check your sensor reading, trend arrow, and trend graph with a widget on your home
screen or your Today View. It's updated by the Apple operating system approximately
every 5 minutes, but it can be delayed. See at a glance if you have an alert or are using
Silence All. To open the phone app, just tap the widget.
See your smart device instructions to learn how to add a widget. When prompted to
search for a widget, type Dexcom G7.
What you see
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mg/dL
1HR
250
70
6 • Set Up Displays, Medical Device, and Siri |
What it means
The top shows sensor reading and trend arrow.
Below that is the trend graph.
1HR, 3HR, 6HR: The number of hours shown on the
l
graph.
Trend graph: The bigger dot on the right is the most
l
recent sensor reading. The smaller dots show past
readings.
High alert yellow line: You get your High alert when your
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glucose is at or above this yellow line.
Target range (shaded rectangle inside graph): 70–
l
180 mg/dL is the international consensus for
recommended target range.
Low alert red line: You get your Low alert when your
l
glucose is at or below this red line.
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Questions and answers
changed sensor, it paired but get a message sensor failed start new sensor
The Dexcom G7 sensor may show a failure message after pairing due to issues such as using an outdated sensor version that is not compatible with certain devices, signal loss, or sensor adhesion problems. If pairing with a Tandem hybrid closed-loop system, an older Dexcom T7 version may cause an error message like "sensor not started 43t." Checking the sensor's LBL number and ensuring compatibility can help resolve the issue. If the problem persists, contacting Dexcom for a replacement may be necessary.
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How long after eating does readings reach the sensor?
The Dexcom G7 sensor measures glucose in interstitial fluid, not blood, and glucose levels in interstitial fluid can lag behind blood glucose levels, especially when glucose is changing rapidly. This means that after eating, the sensor reading may take some time to reflect actual blood glucose changes. The exact time can vary, but differences are more noticeable when glucose levels are rising or falling quickly.
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Wait time between showing & inserting new G7 sensor
The Dexcom G7 sensor has a 12-hour grace period at the end of its session, allowing time to replace the sensor. After inserting a new sensor, there is a sensor warm-up period before readings and alerts begin.
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Power off is where
The power off button on the Dexcom G7 receiver is the right button with a circle on it, also known as the Select button.
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How to change zone settings in G7 on Android phone app?