They alert error in application for glucose control

The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) on Tuesday has an error in the versions on Tuesday 1.11.2 and 1.12.0 of the application that monitors glucose Dexcom G6 for iOS They could not work as planned and show an estimated glucose value prior to the most recent.

If the user is not aware that the value shown is not the most recent, I could make an incorrect treatment decision and suffer episodes of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemiawarns this agency under the Ministry of Health.

The company is sending a Notice note To inform patients, caregivers and health professionals of the problem detected and the actions to be followed, such as the update of the application.

This system allows the continuous measurement of glucose levels in the interstitial fluid in people over two years and is designed for Replace blood glucose tests (GS) by hair reading when making treatment decisions.

The interpretation of the results of the MCG Dexcom G6 system should be based on glucose trends and accumulated sensor readings over time, Not only in an isolated value.

The correct use of this system contributes to the detection and early management of episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.