What is Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor?
Category: Equipment
Generic name: Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor SEVEN PLUS is a wireless device that is designed for glucose management. It shows a new glucose reading every 5 minutes and updates trend-wave of current, past and projected glucose levels.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes type 1 | 9 | 3 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 4 | 2 | |
| Evaluation/monitoring | 3 | 0 | |
| Non-diabetic hypoglycemia | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Skin irritation under patch | 2 |
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