I still don’t know
a: when it’s coming,
b: how long it will last,
c: if I’ll be covered. (I imagine I will)
But I’d be happy with the following changes:
From the user guide for the G7 (https://s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/dexcompdf/Downloads+and+Guides+Updates/AW00046-05+UG+G7+OUS+en+MMOL.pdf):
New since G6:
New features include:
l All new components and app
l New alert sounds and sound option
l Glucose summary reports on your display device
All new components and app
Sensor and patch
l Streamlined all-in-one sensor with built in disposable Transmitter
l Shorter warmup—less than 30 minutes
l Extra12-hour grace period at the end of the sensor session gives you flexibility to change your sensor at your convenience
l Smaller sensor and shorter sensor wire for your comfort
l Patch is smaller—half the sizeof G6
l Overpatch comes with each sensor and keeps the sensor on longer if needed
Applicator
l Smaller size—less plastic waste
l Fast and easy to insert sensor