I got the new Watch app working directly but I don't see any complications available. So you are seeing some that directly show your glucose? That'd be nice if not too battery hungry, but I don't see any available and was just wondering where you see them? Thanks
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Dexcom Glucose Monitor Now Sends Real-Time Blood Sugar Data to Apple Watch
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I got the new Watch app working directly but I don't see any complications available. So you are seeing some that directly show your glucose? That'd be nice if not too battery hungry, but I don't see any available and was just wondering where you see them? Thanks
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I hope I did the above right. On iOS there is an app called "Sweet Dreams" that basically offers everything you want. using the calendar app, I get to see the blood sugar reading within 5 minutes and it shows as an appointment on all of your calendars. It's really very good, even shows a green or red circle too. This is all free mind you. If you want like the Lock Screen or whatever the new notch screen thing is called on the newer iPhones you can subscribe for that. But as far as watch complications are concerned, you can get that for free and once again it's updated every 5 minutes and works beautifully. I actually think it has a native complication now! Regardless, definitely check out "Sweet Dreams" I think you will find it has everything you want.
@jesuscandle
@Eurisko2
I hope I did the above right. On iOS there is an app called "Sweet Dreams" that basically offers everything you want. using the calendar app, I get to see the blood sugar reading within 5 minutes and it shows as an appointment on all of your calendars. It's really very good, even shows a green or red circle too. This is all free mind you. If you want like the Lock Screen or whatever the new notch screen thing is called on the newer iPhones you can subscribe for that. But as far as watch complications are concerned, you can get that for free and once again it's updated every 5 minutes and works beautifully. I actually think it has a native complication now! Regardless, definitely check out "Sweet Dreams" I think you will find it has everything you want.
This!
I found "Sweet Dreams", and after some configuring (and subscribing, very fair price) I have close-to-live data on my Apple watch. It updates more often than what is specified everywhere. Super convenient. The only drawback is that you still need the phone close by, but let's be honest - it most likely always is.
I dislike Dexcom because of how they force you to allow them to control the notification volumes etc.
Once your watch downloaded Dexcom G7 app you will see it as a complication option when you customize your watch face.
I have been using this complication but it has been largely useless because 8 out of 10 times it does not show a number until you click on it. It has been showing my glucose reading all morning today after going direct.
Well my Dexcom G6 doesn't connect to Dexcom app on Apple Watch Ultra. Must wait for connection with iPhone. There is 3 hours memory on sensor.
But there is one big advantage of G6 - you can reset it and have another 10 days usage for free, and another...
But there is one big advantage of G6 - you can reset it and have another 10 days usage for free, and another...
I subscribed to Sweet Dreams for the dynamic island view of data, and the little graph when my phone isn't being used. Fairly decent for showing where data is, but this, and Sugarmate (the one I use for Calendar updates on my watch, my wife's and internet browser, and great motivational data) kind of highlights limitations Apple imposes.
Using Standby mode... you can show your calendar in one of the panels, but due to some limitation imposed on the phone, the calendar or any other app in a panel won't refresh more than I think four times an hour. The device is charging, so I don't understand the limitation.
This extends to the Apple Watch with complications, only refreshing a limited number of times a day, far below our 24 * 12 updates needed for readings to refresh every five minutes. Then again, the complication views typically aren't so great anyway. Current reading is fine, but how much has it suddenly dropped or risen in the last five minutes is a key bit of data I watch. Sugarmate does a good job relaying that data.
One other note on Sweet Dreams, the people who make it in London are very responsive to issues, and suggestions. Very nice to see someone willing to fill the void we get between the likes of the big CGM vendors and fighting with limitations imposed by the OSes.
My S.O. is no longer able to connect Freestyle Libre 3 to iPhone SE 2 or to use Apple Pay. I think the NFC chip is toast (even as Apple customer care swears it isn't...).
G7 users: would the G7 connect to the iPhone (no watch in this use case) over Bluetooth only? Or does G7 require a working NFC chip to connect?
G7 users: would the G7 connect to the iPhone (no watch in this use case) over Bluetooth only? Or does G7 require a working NFC chip to connect?
I believe the G7 connects with just bluetooth. My son uses one with an iPhone SE(2022).
Hi! I’m not sure why some others are having issues. But my complication works very consistently, updates in realtime, similar to my pump, and is constantly there. Not sure why for others it disappears. I’m genuinely impressed with the robust nature of this feature (granted I’ve only had it on for half a day).
I’m using the meridian watch face and when you click on edit, select a complication and scroll up/down to Dexcom ( of course the updated app has to be installed on your watch). The only complication under the Dexcom category should show up. I attached pics for your reference, hope it helps!
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Thank you! If your son doesn’t need to bring the iPhone near the G7 to get a reading then it’s indeed unlike the Libre. With the Libre, one needs to have the iPhone within say 0 to 2 inches of the sensor for it to be red by the iPhone. Libre is useless otherwise or if NFC is broken. Truly wish Apple would repair the NFC instead of claiming it works.
all right, going crazy here. Read this several times how do you actually start it up. The process of getting it to go directly to the watch
EDIT: Ah ok. So I finally found some, but only for specific faces that have compatible complication slots. Otherwise, it doesn't show up. Thank you.
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Make sure you go to the iOS App Store and upgrade to the latest G7 app. Mine didn't auto-update, even with auto-updates on. So make sure you have the latest version of the iPhone app first.
Then, just start it and - Sorry, I did it hours ago - I think you'll see a welcome type screen to tell you. If not, just click on the Connections tab in the main Dexcom app and you should see an option that says "Direct to Watch". That's the one you want.
Then, just follow the setup steps.
I remember it took a few minutes to install the new Dexcom Watch app, and then I launched it and followed the directions in the main iOS Dexcom app which walked me through a few steps.
With the main step being to allow your watch to pair via Bluetooth with your sensor. That is a key step. Mine took a few minutes to do this and show the option to pair, but it finally did.
If you still can't get it to work, maybe contact support. Also, if I remember right, the G7 can connect to up to 3 devices at the same time. So just make sure you aren't doing 4 (say, with the official receiver, iPhone, pump and watch) - which I don't think will work, but I could be wrong. But, if you have more than 3 including the watch, it may not work. I only have 3 devices to sync with, so I'm not 100% sure.
Good luck, it's definitely a worthwhile upgrade that I'd definitely try o get working. I haven't really had a chance to tell how much battery this is going to take away from my already terrible battery ever since Watch OS 10, so we'll see.
Keep us posted on battery. Presuming it'll take similar battery hit to other solutions? I manage to get a full day battery with my series 3, with Sugarmate pushing out iCloud calendar updates which I presume uses probably about the same amount of battery- bluetooth connection to the phone for the icloud calendar reading, then refreshing the complication. Idea of going outside for a run without pulling along the phone might get me to get a new watch in the Fall.
Thanks. I just downloaded Sweet Dreams, and it is exactly what I was looking for. It beats the pants off of the official Libre 3 app.
What’s Abbot’s excuse? Their software support for Freestyle sucks.
Yea, and we need some competition to Dexcom as well just to keep them in check. We never want only 1 supplier that controls everything worthwhile.
Surprisingly, so far my battery life hasn't changed much. So that's a massive improvement over things I've been dealing with, but at least for now it looks like the direct connection isn't causing too much overall drain.
But, I'm also next to my iPhone with the Dexcom app running a lot. I get the actual notifications on my watch for highs/lows, which is SUPER helpful at night especially. And while the app docs show a little cell phone icon that I think is supposed to show up when the phone is being used, I still have never seen it.
So, I really am not sure how much "direct" connection is being used versus the tethered old/normal iPhone way. I wish I was away from my phone more, and this will absolutely come in handy when I am, and that definitely happens. I just can't say really either way for sure, but will try to post back here if I do notice drain or other issues.
I noticed you mentioned Sugarmate and calendar updates. I've used Sugarmate on the phone (good app!) but not on my watch. But I did go through and stop nearly all notifications except from a few very select apps, which finally got my battery to a somewhat all "day" life, but then needs charging before bed to keep it alive, which usually lasts about 1/2 way through the next day.
And that seems to be about the same since I've connected the Dexcom watch app (and at least to some extent, it is definitely using the "direct connect" method).
Hope this helps your decisions.
If you have lots of high/lows, especially lows that you don't notice or during the night - this is a lifesaver. That, I will stand behind 100%.
The watch app only works on the watch. Follow or share data needs the phone still. Dexcom assumes that you will bring the phone close to the sensor sometime within 24 hours . BUT if you are using the follow app to monitor a kid or someone else's blood glucose, they have to be using their iphone with the app running.
Oh one more thing. If you have installed the app and it is running on the watch, and you get one of those orange boxes that says you are not connected to the sensor but the phone, try what I do. On the watch open settings, then bluetooth. Scroll down until you see the option to turn bluetooth on the watch off. Turn it off, then turn it on. Exit out of settings and it should reconnect. It does it better if you have one of the new sensors that has the rapid connect. How to determine that, you need divine intervention and a crystal ball.
I agree, not sure why the traffic isn't allowed (at least let us opt-in, even if it'll take a ton of data usage, let us choose). Or if it's even about traffic?
Hopefully they add support for this in the next update.
I have an old series 3 watch I wear all day and night save an hour to recharge, and… in Canada where the watch integration isn’t quite available yet, but year six using the watch thinking I might go for the next model in September. I have no idea how the battery holds up on my old watch, but aside from notifications, the odd phone call, activity tracking and check of weather, no other apps are active. Looking ahead to a new watch with Dexcom support, it’ll be a bit more welcoming I’m thinking to go on a 5K run without need of the phone. Welcome bulk to keep at home.
Readings on watch at all times with calendar is great because you not only have the arrow, but option to show how much it changed in the last five minutes. Driving in the car, if you have CarPlay, your glucose will show on the dash.