{"id":9092,"date":"2023-10-05T14:00:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T18:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/type1support.ca\/what-to-expect-with-dexcom-g7\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:19:25","slug":"what-to-expect-with-dexcom-g7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/type1support.naracreative.com\/en\/what-to-expect-with-dexcom-g7\/","title":{"rendered":"Dexcom G7: now available in Canada!"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of people were impatiently waiting for it, and it\u2019s finally here! Dexcom G7 will be available in pharmacies, starting October 10th, 2023.<\/p>\n

The Dexcom G7 is the latest addition to the Dexcom family. This CGM system<\/a> includes a subcutaneous sensor that sends data every five minutes to a mobile app or a receiver device via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

This successor to the Dexcom G6 was approved by Health Canada in July 2023 for people aged 2 and over, as well as for pregnant women.<\/p>\n

Here’s an overview of this new-generation system.<\/p>\n

A much smaller, all-in-one sensor<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Dexcom G7 features significant improvements such as the combination of the transmitter and sensor, making it an all-in-one device, and a much smaller size.<\/p>\n

The new CGM is about the size of a quarter, which is close to 60% smaller than its previous version. It means less plastic and packaging, making for a more environmentally friendly option.<\/p>\n

The upcoming Freestyle Libre 3<\/a>, the next-generation Freestyle Libre system (Dexcom\u2019s main competitor), will also be reduced in the same proportions. This device has also recently been approved for sale in Canada, and should be available soon.<\/p>\n

Faster warm-up time<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Dexcom G7 also features a shorter sensor warm-up time of 30 minutes, compared to 2 hours with the Dexcom G6. This means that users will be able to view their blood sugar levels quicker after inserting a new sensor.<\/p>\n

A more user-friendly system<\/b>
\nFirst of all, Dexcom G7 has more customizable <\/b>alerts<\/b><\/a> for more discretion<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Also, users will now have a 12-hour grace period<\/b> to replace the sensor once it\u2019s expired. This means that if the end of the sensor\u2019s life falls in the middle of a school or work day, it will be possible to wait until the evening to change it, instead of replacing it the night before.<\/p>\n

The G7 will also come with a new round insertion device <\/b>with a button on the side, similar to the FreeStyle Libre\u2019s. Despite the fact that people with diabetes are concerned about the waste generated by their medical equipment<\/a>, this smaller insertion device will be single-use and disposable.<\/p>\n

A <\/b>new mobile app<\/b><\/h2>\n

In the updated Dexcom G7 app, users can easily view their blood sugar levels and analysis reports<\/a> (such as average glucose levels and time spent within target) from Dexcom Clarity. No longer do users need to check the two different apps separately, as is required with Dexcom G6.<\/p>\n

Cell phone compatibility<\/b><\/h2>\n

The G7 will work with most Android devices and Apple iPhones, just like the G6. Check the Dexcom website<\/a> for a list of compatible phones. it is unclear if the new iPhone 15 will be approved just yet.<\/p>\n

What about the t:slim X2 Tandem pump?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Health Canada has approved the Dexcom G7 integration with the Tandem pump as of July 2024. No specific date has been provided by either company for commercial availability and the software update (for Tandem and Dexcom G6 actual users). We expect an announcement during fall 2024.<\/p>\n

Cost and coverage\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Dexcom G7 will only be available in pharmacies. The cost of the sensor (which now includes the transmitter) will be around $88 before taxes (price varies by pharmacy). If you use a receiver rather than a cell phone to read your blood glucose data, the latter will be available at an average cost of $75 before taxes.<\/p>\n

Many provincial<\/strong> health programs (e.g., RAMQ in Quebec, BC Pharmacare, Alberta Blue Cross for the Northwest Territories), federal<\/strong> plans (e.g., Non-Insured Health Benefits program for registered First Nations and Inuit people), and private<\/strong> or employer-provided<\/strong> health plans (e.g., Alberta Blue Cross, Canada Life, Manulife, Sun Life) offer coverage for the Dexcom G7.<\/p>\n

Also, the manufacturer has a Patient Benefit Program<\/a> which provides up to 20% co-pay assistance for Dexcom G7 sensors when bought at the pharmacy. This program is coordinated with pay-direct private drug plans.<\/p>\n

To know more about the Dexcom G7 coverage, check out the Dexcom website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the different CGMs available in Canada, check out and download our CGM comparaison table<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Last update: August 14, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\n

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