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Dexcom
Dexcom G7
Real-time continuous glucose monitor · Sensor life 10 + 12h grace period .
Sensor: 10 + 12h grace period Warm-up: 30 minutes Real-time: Yes Alarms: Yes MARD: 8.2 %
Technical specifications
| Brand | Dexcom |
|---|---|
| Model | Dexcom G7 |
| Sensor Life | 10 + 12h grace period |
| Warm-up | 30 minutes |
| Scan required | No |
| Real-time reading | Yes |
| Alarms | Yes (hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, signal_loss, urgent_low_soon) |
| Calibration | Optional |
| MARD (accuracy) | 8.2 % |
| Separate transmitter | No |
| Water resistance | IP27, 2.4m for 24h |
| Smartphone required | Yes |
| Smartwatch compatible | Yes |
| Compatible Apps | Dexcom G7, Dexcom Clarity |
| Approved for | adults, children ≥2 years, pregnant women |
| Note | All-in-one sensor+transmitter. Only CGM with a documented public OAuth 2.0 developer API. Predictive 'Urgent Low Soon' alert; up to 10 followers; direct Apple Watch display. |
Insulin pump integration
This CGM system is compatible with the following pumps for Automated Insulin Delivery (AID) systems:
t:slim X2Omnipod 5YpsoPump (mylife Loop)
Price comparison
As of: 2026-04-19 · MiGeL-capped. CHF 4.85
MiGeL (insurance cap)
~CHF 48.50 per 10-day sensor
As of: 2026-04-19
CHF 48.50
Dexcom direct (insurance / prescription)
incl. VAT, billed via MiGeL position 21.06; shipping surcharge CHF 18
As of: 2026-04-19
CHF 90.00
ricardo.ch (used/resale)
box of 3 sensors, resale listing
As of: 2026-04-19
CHF 147.00
retail estimate
estimated retail CHF 49-69 per sensor => ~CHF 147-207 per 3-pack
As of: 2026-04-19
Price not listed
diabetesprodukte.ch (Breite-Apotheke Basel)
As of: 2026-04-19
Price not listed
vitadrogerie.ch
box of 3 sensors
As of: 2026-04-19
Price not listed
sdg-shop.ch (diabetesschweiz)
As of: 2026-04-19
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