Dexcom G6 vs Medtronic Simplera
| Device | Wear time | Readings | Accuracy (MARD) | Alarms | Prescription | Price per sensor | Monthly cost | Cost to try | Cost, testing 4× a year | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexcom G6Dexcom | 10 days | every 5 min | 10%independent study | Yes | Required | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Medtronic SimpleraMedtronic | 7 days | every 5 min | Not published | Yes | Required | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Dexcom G6
Superseded. Choose it only if a pump or clinic you depend on still requires it — otherwise the G7 is more accurate and warms up far faster.
Medtronic Simplera
The sensor to look at if you use or want a MiniMed 780G pump, because that integration is the reason it exists. As a standalone sensor the seven-day wear and two-hour warm-up make it hard to recommend over the alternatives.