On the downside, Dexcom has programmed each G6 sensor to shut down after 10 days of use and you can’t restart it.

The Dexcom G6 and Abbott FreeStyle Libre are two of the top continuous glucose monitors (CGMs). Each glucose monitor offers different features and has its own pros and cons.

Dexcom has obtained European approval for the latest generation of its wearable diabetes sensor, the G7 continuous glucose monitor, for adults and children ages two and up.

No fingersticks are needed for calibration or diabetes treatment decisions; the Dexcom G6 Pro does have alarms but only in the unblinded mode. It has an easy sensor applicator, allowing for one ...