Cory H.
Butler, PAMember since December 2020

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    • Dec 31, 2020
    • Verified Reviewer

    Dexcom G6

    Better keep a charger with you

    • Length of Use: Less than 3 months
    Overall Experience:

    This is my first CGM and I absolutely love it! A few problems with the app though:

    1.) To say that it drains your phone battery insanely fast is an understatement. My battery before this app would last 8 to 10 hours on a full charge but with this app, it doesn't even last 2 hours. Something has to be done about this because it couldn't be more inefficient.

    2.) The dumbest thing in the world is that the app won't work unless you give permission to override the do not disturb function which it will wake you up as it keeps losing connection. It was a very dumb idea to institute this.

    3.) The adhesive on the sensors doesn't last near ten days and having to input a code every time you use a new sensor makes it so that you can literally only use the device for 2 weeks then you have to go back to the old way until you can refill your prescription for more sensors.

    4.) It's crazy that the app isn't compatible with all types of smartphones. I don't understand why there is such a limited number of devices the app is compatible with.

    5.) Also an unbelievable waste of material making the sensor inserter 95% garbage. The cost of this device is way too high. I will give it 3 months until I move on to a different type of CGM.

    Pros and Cons:

    • Accuracy of readings is pretty good
    • My doctor office is able to get my readings instantly
    • Pretty user friendly, not hard to understand
    • Do not disturb override on app
    • Battery usage is unbelievably inefficient
    • Adhesive life on sensors and overall cost

    Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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