Subj : The Apple Watch will now connect to a Dexcom glucose monitor in y
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jun 05 2024 18:00:06

The Apple Watch will now connect to a Dexcom glucose monitor in your arm

Date:
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:44:56 +0000

Description:
Dexcom's latest update for the G7 continuous glucose monitor lets it connect 
to the Apple Watch for real-time readings  no iPhone needed.

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While Dexcom has long supported the Apple Watch with complications (aka 
widgets) for a watch face, it's never supported a direct connection from the 
continuous glucose monitor to the watch itself. Instead, it was syncing with 
the iPhone to get the latest glucose levels and sending it to the watch. 

That changes today for the Dexcom G7 in the United States, United Kingdom, 
and Ireland. The G7 continuous glucose monitoring can now directly connect to 
the Apple Watch to let you see your glucose readings right on your wrist in 
real time, without delay. So, if you happen to be without your iPhone, youll 
still be able to see and monitor your blood sugar levels. (Image credit: 
Dexcom) 

In the release for the update, Jake Leach, EVP and COO at Dexom, stated, 
Direct to Apple Watch has been one of our most requested features and further 
pushes the brand belief that people with diabetes should be able to view 
their CGM data where and how they choose." 

For folks with a Dexom G7 and Apple Watch, the experience is more useful and 
timely on the smartwatch alone. Thanks to a dedicated Bluetooth connection 
from the sensor to the Apple Watch, it works, passing along the readings. 

To get this experience on the Apple Watch, youll need the latest Dexcom G7 
app  specifically version 2.1  an Apple Watch Series 6 or newer running at 
least watchOS 10 and an iPhone running iOS 17 or later. You can monitor the 
glucose readings in real-time and confirm the sensor is connected to the 
watch. Of course, you can sync readings and overall data with Apples Health 
app and view those on the Apple Watch , iPhone , and iPad . 

As of this publication, Dexcoms G7 is the only continuous glucose monitoring 
system that connects and synchronizes with multiple devices simultaneously. 
You can view readings, historical data, and sensor battery levels from the 
Apple Watch and iPhone  youre not restricted to viewing on one device or the 
other. 

Dexcoms Direct to Apple Watch feature for the G7 is now available in the 
United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland, with more markets being added 
later in June. Just ensure youre running the latest version of the app on 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/the-apple-watch-will-now-connect-to-a
-dexcom-glucose-monitor-in-your-arm


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