# Dexcom G6

> Continuous Glucose Monitoring

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1209262925](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1209262925)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1209262925`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dexcom
- **Category:** Medical
- **Rating:** 3.10 / 5 (9,040 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-16
- **First published:** 2018-04-28
- **Size:** 66 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dexcom-g6/id1209262925)
- **Website:** [http://www.dexcom.com](http://www.dexcom.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.dexcom.com/links/g6/privacy-policy](https://www.dexcom.com/links/g6/privacy-policy)

## Description

Dexcom G6 CGM provides real-time glucose readings every five minutes on your smartphone or smartwatch, with customizable alerts and the option to share data with up to ten followers. It also supports Health app access, a Today View widget, and a Siri shortcut to read glucose values.

Note: Some features are not available on the Dexcom G6 Pro. Fingersticks may be required for treatment decisions if symptoms do not match readings. Always work with your healthcare provider to interpret data and ensure safe diabetes management.

## Rankings

- #23,575 — Overall
- #62 — continue
- #88 — come
- #96 — diabetes

## Review summary

Dexcom G6 on iOS is praised for cutting finger pricks, offering reliable alerts, and aiding diabetes management, with strong pump integration. However, its value is hampered by recurring connectivity issues, occasional accuracy/calibration problems, and frequent forced updates that restrict access for users with older devices.

### Pros

- Reduces the need for finger-prick testing and aids overall diabetes management
- Alerts for high/low readings and provides trend information to enable proactive care
- Generally accurate readings and helpful trend data for many users
- Good integration with insulin pumps (e.g., Omnipod 5, Tandem Mobi) for coordinated management

### Cons

- Frequent disconnections and signal loss leading to unreliable data transmission
- Occasional inaccurate readings and calibration issues (e.g., off by 20–30 points; false lows/highs in some cases)
- Forced updates and ongoing compatibility prompts that limit access on older devices (watchOS/iOS), sometimes locking users out or pressuring upgrade to newer hardware
- Data-access and device-compatibility restrictions tied to updates (older iPhones/iOS not supported, gating to G7)

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