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Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System: Comprehensive Android App Review

by Dexcom

โ˜…3.5
ANDROIDHealth & Fitness
The Dexcom G7 app provides real-time glucose monitoring for Android users with diabetes. It delivers continuous data streams, customizable alerts, and trend analysis for informed diabetes management decisions alongside compatible hardware.

Detailed Review

The Dexcom G7 mobile application serves as the central interface for Dexcom's latest continuous glucose monitoring system, designed to provide diabetes patients with real-time glycemic data and trend analysis on Android devices. This medical-grade application requires pairing with the Dexcom G7 sensor hardware, positioning itself as a critical tool for daily diabetes management rather than a standalone wellness product. The application's core functionality revolves around displaying real-time glucose readings transmitted from the wearable sensor, with data updating every five minutes. Key features include customizable high/low glucose alerts, trend arrows indicating glucose directionality, and historical data visualization through graphs and reports. The system allows users to share data with caregivers through the Dexcom Follow feature, providing remote monitoring capabilities that enhance safety for vulnerable populations. User experience varies significantly based on device compatibility and Android version. The interface employs a clean, color-coded design with large numerals for current readings and intuitive graphs for trend analysis. However, performance issues emerge on certain devices, as noted by user Smith Jones (2025-08-08) regarding sluggish performance on Android A14 phones with large data sets. The application requires consistent Bluetooth connectivity and demonstrates sensitivity to operating system updates, occasionally necessitating manual restart after device reboots. User feedback indicates generally positive experiences with recent updates addressing previous performance issues. Multiple reviewers, including Big Bag of Pus (2025-08-27), noted significant improvements in history page loading times after recent patches. The application earns praise for its proactive compatibility warnings, with Rob Arend (2025-06-24) highlighting the helpful in-app notifications regarding Android 15 compatibility. However, users consistently request enhanced alert customization, particularly device-specific volume profiles as mentioned by Jack Watroba (2025-07-06). The application demonstrates strengths in data accuracy and reliability when paired with functioning hardware, though its effectiveness remains contingent on proper sensor performance. Limitations include dependency on specific Android versions, occasional performance inconsistencies across devices, and the need for manual intervention after system updates. The app serves diabetic patients seeking continuous monitoring rather than intermittent testing, particularly those requiring detailed trend analysis and alert functionality for comprehensive diabetes management.

Key Features

  • โ€ขReal-time glucose monitoring with five-minute updates provides continuous data streams for informed treatment decisions throughout the day
  • โ€ขCustomizable high/low glucose alerts with adjustable thresholds enables personalized safety notifications based on individual medical needs
  • โ€ขTrend arrows and directional indicators show glucose movement patterns helping users anticipate and prevent extreme glycemic events
  • โ€ขHistorical data visualization with graphs and reports allows tracking patterns over time for better long-term diabetes management
  • โ€ขDexcom Follow sharing functionality enables remote monitoring by caregivers enhancing safety for pediatric and vulnerable users
  • โ€ขBluetooth connectivity with low-energy transmission maintains constant sensor communication while preserving device battery life

Why Users Love It

Accurate real-time glucose data
Proactive compatibility warnings

Perfect for: Android users with diabetes requiring continuous glucose monitoring

Screenshots

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Current Rank

#34

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Best Rank

#23

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Average Rank

#31

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User Reviews

Rob Arend
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Jun 24, 2025

excellent app for its purpose. the only feedback I would give: when android 15 released, there was an in-app message saying that it wasn't compatible with that version yet. I found this helpful when deciding to(or more accurately, not to) take the android upgrade. however, I noticed that I didn't get such a message for Android 16 until after I'd taken it (notification that it was still being tested). a message before would be much more helpful.

Jack Watroba
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Jul 6, 2025

Update: really love the app, works well, the previous bugs are gone, great support. I do have some feedback on alerts however, it would be great to have different alert profiles for different devices so we can turn down the volume just for wearing earbuds for example, so we don't blare alerts directly into our ears, it gets me every time, lol.

Smith Jones
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Aug 8, 2025

Great CGM UPDATE: my sensors are very accurate w/i 36 hours. I work hard outside in a hot climate 2 to 4 days a week and the sensor stays strongly attached. In the last year I have had two defective sensors so problems are infrequent. I use a cheap andriod A 14 phone. The app became slow with a large data file and updates. I removed the data and the app. I reinstalled the app, logged back in, paired my sensor and listed recent meds. The app is running great again. I am very satisfied.

Javier G.
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Aug 31, 2025

it's a great app and works perfectly with my Omnipod 5, will be great to have more widget options on android and being able to look at your numbers without the need to open the app.

Don watkins
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Sep 5, 2025

the most accurate sensor readings wasn't sure how at first how accurate it was I kept checking my sugars and then I felt more comfortable so I slowly backed off checking at least twice a week to calibrate and make sure it's on track and it's true to its word within two to three points thanks remarkable sensor... it just makes sensor to get your sensor.lol I replaced my sensor one time came home accidentally bump it off called they said I had three free Replacements a year wonderful company

App Details

Developer

Dexcom

Platform

android

Rating

โ˜…3.5

Last Updated

10/7/2025