5 Tips, Tricks And Hacks For The Dexcom G6!

How to Make the Most of Your Dexcom G6: 5 Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

If you are a Dexcom G6 user looking to enhance your experience and get the most out of your continuous glucose monitoring system, here are five tips, tricks, and hacks that you may not be aware of:

1. Get Free Sensor Over Patches

• Dexcom offers free sensor over patches if you request them. These clear plastic adhesives help keep your sensor clean and secure.
• To get them, simply ask Dexcom nicely, and they will send you a pack of 10 over patches every 30 days to your home address for free.
• You can order them from the Dexcom website or directly from the app with no shipping costs.

2. Access More Data with Dexcom Clarity

• While the Dexcom app provides data for the last 24 hours, you can access more detailed information by using Dexcom Clarity.
• Download the Dexcom Clarity app from the Google Play Store or the App Store and sign in with your regular Dexcom login.
• Dexcom Clarity unlocks 90 days of glucose trends, different trends, average glucose levels, estimated A1C, and the ability to set goals and download reports.

3. Enable Voice Capability with Siri or Android

• You can make your Dexcom talk by linking it to Siri on an iPhone or using third-party apps like Nightscout and Sugarmate for Android.
• Set up Siri shortcuts to ask for your glucose levels verbally.
• Customize different profiles for different parts of the day to control when Dexcom alerts you based on your blood sugar thresholds.

4. Utilize Siri Integration for Voice Alerts

• Link your Dexcom to Siri on your iPhone to get voice alerts for your glucose levels.
• Customize profiles for different times of the day to manage when you receive alerts based on your blood sugar thresholds.

5. Request Replacement for Malfunctioning Dexcom

• If your Dexcom malfunctions or fails to last the full 10 days, you can request a replacement for free.
• Go to the Dexcom app, click on settings, contact, report an issue, and follow the instructions to get a new Dexcom sent to your doorstep.

By following these tips, tricks, and hacks, you can enhance your Dexcom G6 experience and make the most of your continuous glucose monitoring system. Enjoy better monitoring and management of your glucose levels with these helpful insights!