Direct to Apple Watch compatibility announced for Dexcom G7 CGM
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Key takeaways:
- People with diabetes can view data from the Dexcom G7 CGM directly on their Apple Watch without using a smartphone.
- Direct to Apple Watch capability is now available in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland.
A continuous glucose monitoring system has the capability to connect directly with the Apple Watch for people with diabetes, according to a press release from Dexcom.
The Dexcom G7 CGM is compatible with Direct to Apple Watch, allowing users to receive real-time glucose readings through their watch without using their phone. The Dexcom G7 transmits glucose information and personalized alerts to the watch using a Bluetooth connection. According to Dexcom, the G7 is the first CGM to have the capability of connecting directly with the Apple Watch. As Healio previously reported, the Dexcom G7 received FDA clearance for use among people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in December 2022.
“At Dexcom, our users are at the heart of everything we do. Direct to Apple Watch has been one of our most requested features and we’re thrilled to roll it out to Dexcom G7 users in the U.S. and around the world,” Jake Leach, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Dexcom, said in the release. “We’ve long believed that people with diabetes should be able to view their CGM data where and how they choose. Direct to Apple Watch is a testament to that, allowing people with diabetes flexibility and choice in how they manage their health.”
People with diabetes can also track other key health metrics that impact glucose levels using Apple’s activity, cycle tracking, sleep and other health features. These data can be viewed alongside data from the Dexcom G7 in the Apple Health app.
Direct to Apple Watch is available for Dexcom G7 users in the U.S., U.K. and Ireland. Users must have version 2.1 of the Dexcom G7 app, Apple Watch Series 6 or later running watchOS 10 or later, and an iPhone with iOS 17 or later to use the new feature. More information on Direct to Apple Watch and compatibility can be found at www.Dexcom.com/G7.
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