Dexcom Adds “Hey Siri, what’s my glucose?" and MORE!
DEXCOM G6 MOBILE APP version 1.4.0 released!
NEW IN THE DEXCOM G6 MOBILE APP:
“Hey Siri, what’s my glucose?”* – iOS device users will now be able to ask Siri to read Dexcom glucose readings aloud and display graphs directly on the lock screen, eliminating the process of unlocking the phone and manually opening the Dexcom app; the launch of virtual assistant integration is a first-of-its-kind innovation in CGM
More followers** – Expanded Share function, allowing users to share glucose readings directly with up to ten people, versus five in the previous version; this update is critical for pediatric patients and others who rely heavily on their family and diabetes support network to help manage their disease
24-hour sensor expiration reminders – Automatically receive a 24-hour reminder before it’s time to replace a sensor, in addition to 2-hour and 6-hour reminders
CLARITY app right at your fingertips – Launch the Dexcom CLARITY app directly from the Dexcom G6 app for more retrospective glucose reports. If a customer does not yet have CLARITY, they will be taken to the App Store to download and install the app
Submit technical support inquiries – Submit technical inquiries through a browser launched through the app, versus the auto-populated email in the previous version
Apple Watch Series 4 face complication – iOS device users are offered a new Graphic Circular complication specifically for the Apple Watch Series 41
Integration with Google Fit – Android device users will have a new integration with Google Fit to display Dexcom CGM data on a 3-hour delay
Dexcom users can download the app update today from the iOS App Store and it will be available for download soon on Google Play. For more information on Dexcom G6®, please visit my link.
For complete device compatibility chart visit dexcom.com/compatibility
[1] Smart phone required to display readings on watch
[1] If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
** Separate Follow app required
*Compatible with iOS 12
Type One Nation: Phoenix
Type One Nation: Phoenix
I want to thank the Phoenix Arizona chapter of the JDRF for inviting me to speak at their Type One Nation event. I met so many people who all just want their lives to be less about managing and a lot more about living. I didn’t want to waste a moment while I was there so I did a Bold With Insulin breakout session, sat in on a Q&A and talked more about the ideas from the Juicebox Podcast on the main stage during lunch. I wished that I could have stayed longer but I needed to make a flight so I could be at my son’s first college baseball game in the morning.
I am already receiving emails and pictures from people who where ready to be bold and immediately began making changes to how they think about using insulin after they went home. It was a (too short) but terrific trip and I would love to go back in the future when I have more time to spend with the D-community in Arizona.
HUGE thanks to Vickie for recommending me for the gig and to the chapter leadership for being bold in how they bring good information to their members.
If you were there and have any pictures that I don’t please send them so that I can share.
