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Dexcom G6

Dexcom G6

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1 creator use or recommend it

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Last discussed Oct 29, 2018

An FDA-approved continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that provides real-time glucose readings.

How Dexcom G6 compares

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Oura Ring Different focus
sleep and activity tracker ring

Peter says both stuck as daily wearables, but the G6 tracks blood sugar in real time while Oura focuses on sleep and activity.

1 creator
Peter Attia

"I love the G6 and I'll talk about it all day long without receiving advertising dollars to talk about it... There is no more powerful behavioral tool for me than my CGM... The one I wear now is the Dexcom G6. It's an FDA-approved device ..."

Has worn every wearable, and only the G6 and Oura ring stuck. Considers CGM data far better than hemoglobin A1c.

What creators say

Used for: Real-time glucose feedback to control eating behavior and to calibrate activity, fasting and treats. Also tracks average glucose and glucose variability as a proxy for insulin. Praised: Very accurate (±2-3%), real-time data, sticky enough that he can't stop weari... vs: Has worn every wearable, and only the G6 and Oura ring stuck. Considers CGM d...

"I love the G6 and I'll talk about it all day long without receiving advertising dollars to talk about it... There is no more powerful behavioral tool for me than my CGM... The one I wear now is the Dexcom G6. It's an FDA-approved device and it giv..."

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