What is a continuous glucose monitor sensor?

Often shortened to CGM, a continuous glucose monitor is a small, wearable device that measures your glucose every few minutes. It sends this information wirelessly to a receiver or smartphone, allowing you to see your real-time insulin data and trends, making it a critical part of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. Some CGM sensors will also alert you when your glucose is running low or high—a safety measure that gives users some peace of mind.

Three Parts:

  1. The CGM: a device worn right on the body to measure glucose, using a very thin wire that inserts under the skin. Users wear them for several days on their stomach or back of their arms or legs, depending on the device’s instructions.
  2. The transmitter: a reusable piece that fits onto the CGM and sends glucose data wirelessly to your device every 5 minutes.*
  3. The receiver or smartphone app: a device that displays your current and past glucose data, allowing you to see trends and patterns. When using Dexcom G6 or G7 with Omnipod 5, you will need to use the Dexcom app on a compatible smartphone. The Omnipod 5 System does not work with the Dexcom G6 or G7 receiver.
*Not all CGMs have a transmitter.
Dexcom G6
Dexcom G7
Dexcom G6 and G7 shown without the necessary adhesive.
Omnipod 5 with Pod and no adhesive Omnipod 5 with Pod and no adhesive
COMPATIBLE WITH
Dexcom G6
Dexcom G7
Libre Freestyle 2 Plus
Pod and CGM sensors shown without the necessary adhesive. Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7, and FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensors sold separately and require a separate prescription.

Better together:
CGM sensors & AID

If you’re using a CGM sensor as part of an AID system, the device you’ll use will depend on your insulin delivery system. Omnipod 5 is the only tubeless automated insulin delivery system that integrates with Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7 and the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensors.

  • Dexcom G6 and G7 users must use the Dexcom App to control their Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM.
  • FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensor users will manage their Sensor and Pod with a single device, the Omnipod 5 App on the Controller*.
  • If you have a compatible smartphone and compatible sensor, you can use the Omnipod 5 App on your personal smartphone to control the Omnipod 5 System. Otherwise, you should use the Omnipod App on the Omnipod 5 Controller, a touchscreen device that comes at no charge with your first prescription.
*Phone control not available at this time.

Which CGM Sensors are compatible with my Omnipod 5?

Learn all about how Omnipod 5 and Dexcom G6, Dexcom G7 and the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus Sensor work together to incorporate your CGM data and trends to automatically adjust insulin delivery.

Learn About Omnipod 5