What components come with the Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System?

Each Dexcom G6 Pro sensor box includes the following:

  • One time use applicator/sensor
  • Disposable, one-time use transmitter

If you prescribe your patient Dexcom G6 Pro for unblinded use, the patient will need to download the Dexcom G6 app (version 1.6.1 or later) for home use with their compatible smart device.*

The Dexcom G6 Pro reader box includes the following: 

  • Reader
  • Case
  • Charger

*Patient must have a compatible smart phone for an unblinded mode session. To view a list of compatible devices, visit dexcom.com/compatibility

†The Dexcom G6 Pro reader will not display CGM values and is for office use only.

Why choose blinded mode?

Blinded mode allows you to capture your patients’ normal behavior without the influence of real-time CGM. Some of your patients also may not have a compatible smartphone, so they can’t use the Dexcom G6 app. Other patients may not be as interested in following their glucose patterns on a daily basis. Blinded mode allows a greater range of patients to experience Dexcom G6 Pro, even if they are not as actively involved during a session. In blinded mode, you may also use Dexcom G6 Pro to assess glycemic variability for patients with or without diabetes. In comparison, unblinded mode may only be used for patients with diabetes.

When used in blinded mode, Dexcom G6 Pro sends a patient’s glucose readings to the clinic-owned Dexcom G6 Pro reader, instead of a patient’s compatible smartphone. After the sensor session is over, you can share the patient’s results with them using the Dexcom Clarity reports.

Why choose unblinded mode?

Some of your patients with diabetes may be interested in learning more about their daily glucose readings and trends. They may want to try Dexcom before investing in a personal CGM to see how the alarm and alerts work, or get a feel for the system as a whole. As long as your patient with diabetes has a compatible smartphone,* they can use the Dexcom G6 app and experience Dexcom G6 Pro in unblinded mode.

*Patient must have a compatible smart phone for an unblinded mode session. To view a list of compatible devices, visit dexcom.com/compatibility

What is the difference between unblinded and blinded mode?

In unblinded mode,* your patients have access to the following benefits of the Dexcom G6 app.

  • Real-time glucose readings
  • Real-time glucose alarm and alerts for hyper- and hypoglycemia
  • System notifications
  • Viewable data on compatible* smart devices

In blinded mode, your patients won’t use the app or any type of display device. They won’t have access to their glucose readings or get any alarm or alerts.

*Patient must have a compatible smart phone for an unblinded mode session. To view a list of compatible devices, visit dexcom.com/compatibility

Is there reimbursement for using Dexcom G6 Pro?

Yes, healthcare providers can get reimbursed for CGM setup, training, interpretation, and reporting under CPT 95250 and 95251. Visit provider.dexcom.com/coding for details.

What is the Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System?

The Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is the latest professional CGM system created by Dexcom for healthcare providers (HCPs). Dexcom G6 Pro is factory-calibrated—zero fingersticks are required.* Dexcom G6 Pro features a one-touch auto-applicator and a single-use, disposable transmitter that auto-starts. The Dexcom G6 Pro CGM System is comprised of a sensor, transmitter, and (if used in unblinded mode) a patient’s compatible smart device. In unblinded mode, Dexcom G6 Pro sends glucose readings to a patient’s compatible smart device every five minutes. Dexcom G6 Pro is indicated for patients ages 2 years and older.

*If your glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom G6 Pro do not match symptoms or expectations (when used in unblinded mode), use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.

†Patient must have a compatible smart phone for an unblinded mode session. To view a list of compatible devices, visit dexcom.com/compatibility

If I have questions, whom should I contact?

If you have questions, please contact Dexcom CARE®, our team of certified diabetes educators and other healthcare professionals, at 877-339-2664 (ext.4950) or [email protected]; your local sales rep; or visit hcp.dexcom.com.

Is there dosing guidance for HCPs?

Dexcom does not provide dosing guidance for HCPs. There are, however, three approaches to using the rate-of-change arrows for adjusting insulin doses. These are:

1. DirecNet Method

* Use of the DirecNet Applied Treatment Algorithm (DATA) for Diabetes Management with a Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitor (the FreeStyle Navigator). Pediatr Diabetes. 2008 Apr; 9(2):142-147.

2. Jeremy Pettus and Steven Edelman Method

* Recommendations for using Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rtCGM) Data for Insulin Adjustments in Type 1 Diabetes. Journal Diabetes Science and Technology. August 2016.

3. Gary Scheiner Method

* Practical CGM: Guide to Improving Outcomes Through Continuous Glucose Monitoring. American Diabetes Association, 2015.

How do I view patient data?

Once a patient has been added to the Patient list, click the patient name to invite them to share their data or choose to upload receiver data. Once sharing has initiated or receiver uploaded, click the patients name, then click Go to interative reports.

Why do I need to change my clinic user password?

Dexcom Clarity follows industry security standards and password expirations are a best practice. You can change your clinic user password when prompted or at anytime from Settings at the top of the page.

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