Yes, Dexcom G7 CGM can be worn by pregnant patients with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. CGM devices can be particularly beneficial for managing blood glucose levels during pregnancy, especially for those with diabetes or gestational diabetes. Dexcom G7 is for patients two years and older with any type of diabetes including type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes.
Advantages of patients using a CGM system during pregnancy include:
• Closer monitoring of blood sugar levels: during pregnancy, glucose levels can fluctuate often, and continuous glucose monitoring can help patients make adjustments in real-time • Reduce risk of complications: Keeping patient glucose levels in target range can help reduce the risk of pregnancy complications.1,2
1 Yu F, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2014.99(12).4674–4682. 2 Hapo Study Cooperative Research Group, Hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. N Engl J Med. 2008.358(19).1991-2002.