While Dexcom has long supported the Apple Watch with complications (aka widgets) for a watch face, it has never supported a direct connection from the continuous glucose monitor to the watch itself. Instead, it synced with the iPhone to get the latest glucose levels and send them to the watch.
That changes today for the Dexcom G7 in the US, UK and Ireland. G7 continuous glucose monitoring can now connect directly to the Apple Watch to allow you to see your glucose readings right on your wrist in real time, without delay. So, if you don't have your iPhone, you will still be able to see and monitor your blood sugar levels.
In the update statement, Jake Leach, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Dexom, said: “Direct to Apple Watch has been one of our most requested features” and further reinforces the brand's belief “that people with diabetes should be able to see their CGM. data where and how they choose.”
For people with a Dexom G7 and an Apple Watch, the experience is more useful and timely with just the smartwatch. Thanks to a dedicated Bluetooth connection from the sensor to the Apple Watch, it works and transmits the readings.
To get this experience on the Apple Watch, you'll need the latest Dexcom G7 app, specifically version 2.1, an Apple Watch Series 6 or later with at least watchOS 10, and an iPhone running iOS 17 or later. You can monitor glucose readings in real time and confirm that the sensor is connected to the watch. Of course, you can sync readings and general data with Apple's Health app and view them on Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad.
As of this publication, the Dexcom G7 is the only continuous glucose monitoring system that connects and syncs with multiple devices simultaneously. You can view sensor readings, historical data, and battery levels from your Apple Watch and iPhone; You are not restricted to viewing them on one device or another.
Dexcom's Direct to Apple Watch feature for the G7 is now available in the US, UK and Ireland, with more markets to be added in late June. Just make sure you're running the latest version of the app on your iPhone and Apple Watch.
