At 2.4 ounces, Dexcom G4 PLATINUM is light, compact and discreet. In addition to its portability, the G4 PLATINUM’s large color LCD screen, complete with trend indication arrows, makes viewing and interpretation effortless. A smaller receiver provides discretion, but operational comfort is the cornerstone of compliance. That’s why the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM system utilizes an insertion needle described as virtually painless.** **dQ&A market research study, Q1-2010. Dexcom SEVEN Plus study. Dexcom G4 PLATINUM uses the same needle and applicator. Discretion and comfort makes daily Dexcom CGM an easy choice. Increased consumable durability makes for easy maintenance. With the longest FDA approved sensor life available, patients change sensors only once a week.