Dexcom

Web site: http://www.dexcom.com/
Status of support in GGC: We have latest (Dexcom G4) supported, but not the older models.

[Partitial support (G4 only)]


Dexcom G4
  Dexcom G4 Continuous Glucose Monitor
Transmiter
Weight
10 g
Transmiter Size
(Length,Width,Thickness)
3.8 cm x 2.3 cm x 1.3 cm
Receiver
Weight
69 g
Receiver Size
(Length,Width,Thickness)
10.1 cm x 4.6 cm x 1.3 cm
Receiver
Memory Storage
30 days of glucose data, 7 days of tech support data
Screen Size 1.875" x 1.5"
Sensor Life 7 days
Sensor
Canula size
13 mm
Angle of
Sensor Insertion
45º
Insertion Device DexCom G4 Applicator (comes with sensors)
Start-Up
Initialization
Time
2 hours
Calibration every 12 hours with any meter
User set alarms
on low/high
Yes, one high, two low (user set limit + 55mg/dl alarm)
Predictive alarms
for low/high
yes
Alarms for rate
of change
yes
Displays glucose
numbers
Every 5 minutes
Displays
Directional
Trends
Yes, displays a 1, 3, 6, or 12 hour glucose graph
Displays Rate
of Change
Yes, arrows indicate steady, slow/medium/fast rise or fall
Review
glucose data?
Yes, last 24 hours
Capture events Yes, user can enter insulin, carbs, BGs, exercise, and health events
Alarms, vibrates,
or both
Alarm or Vibrate, vibrate for low first, then alarm
Waterprooof
Transmitter
Yes, up to 3 ft for 30 min
Transmitter
Batteries
life uknown, non-replaceable.
Monitor
Batteries
rechargable via USB
Range 5 feet
Snooze
Alarm
Yes
BG Monitor Any
Computer
Software
DexCom Studio
Warranty 12 months for receiver and transmitter
Money-back
gaurantee
30 day, not for sensors


Dexcom SEVEN Plus
  Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitor
Weight 2.9 oz
Screen Size 1.875" x 1.5"
Monitor Size
(L x W)
3" x 2.5"
Transmitter/
Sensor Size
(LxWxH)
1" x 0.75"
Sensor Life 7 days
Sensor
Canula size
13 mm
Angle of
Sensor Insertion
45º
Insertion Device DexCom SEVEN Applicator
Start-Up
Initialization
Time
2 hours
Calibration every 12 hours with OneTouch Ultra
User set alarms
on low/high
Yes, one high, two low (user set limit + 55mg/dl alarm)
Predictive alarms
for low/high
0
Alarms for rate
of change
one each for high and low (either 2 or 3 mg/dl per minute)
Displays glucose
numbers
Every 5 minutes
Displays
Directional
Trends
Yes, displays a 1, 3, 6, or 12 hour glucose graph
Displays Rate
of Change
Yes, arrows indicate steady, slow/medium/fast rise or fall
Review
glucose data?
Yes, last 24 hours
Capture events Yes, user can enter insulin, carbs, BGs, exercise, and health events
Alarms, vibrates,
or both
Alarm or Vibrate, vibrate for low first, then alarm
Waterprooof
Transmitter
Yes, up to 3 ft for 30 min
Transmitter
Batteries
life uknown, non-replaceable, additional transmitter $250
Monitor
Batteries
rechargable, every 5 days for 3 hours
Range 5 feet
Snooze
Alarm
Yes
BG Monitor Any
Computer
Software
DexCom DM Data Manager 3
Warranty 12 months for receiver and transmitter
Money-back
gaurantee
30 day, not for sensors