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Dexcom is now instantly promoting the Dexcom G6 Steady Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System throughout the Netherlands
- Dexcom G6 CGM means no extra fingersticks* for folks with diabetes
- Actual-time glucose knowledge despatched wirelessly to a suitable sensible gadget† or Dexcom receiver
- Customisable alerts and alarms for high and low glucose ranges
- Share glucose ranges with as much as 5 followers‡ for extra distant monitoring
EDINBURGH, Scotland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), the worldwide chief in real-time steady glucose monitoring (CGM) for folks with diabetes, introduced in the present day it has ended its distribution collaboration with Zkope Healthcare and is now promoting the Dexcom G6 CGM system instantly all through the Netherlands.
“At Dexcom, we’re dedicated to increasing entry to CGM for folks with diabetes around the globe. Being direct in market represents a big step ahead in permitting us to supply one of the best customary of care in diabetes administration, bringing CGM know-how to sufferers and healthcare suppliers throughout the Netherlands,” mentioned Erik Bjorkman, basic supervisor and senior vp for EMEA at Dexcom.
Dexcom G6 makes use of a small, wearable sensor and transmitter to repeatedly measure and ship glucose ranges wirelessly to a receiver or suitable sensible gadget†, enabling folks with diabetes to obtain real-time glucose knowledge with out the necessity of scanning or to prick their finger* . The system additionally gives customizable alerts and alarms to assist keep away from doubtlessly harmful high and low blood sugar occasions.
The Dexcom G6 app for suitable iOS and Android gadgets† additionally permits customers to share their glucose data with as much as 5 followers‡, enabling household, family members and healthcare suppliers to remotely monitor them for additional peace of thoughts.
Dexcom G6 options at a look:
- Elimination of fingersticks or scanning for calibration and diabetes therapy selections*
- Steady glucose readings despatched mechanically each 5 minutes by way of Bluetooth to any suitable sensible gadget† or to a Dexcom receiver
- Customisable alerts and alarms, together with a brand new Pressing Low Quickly alert, which may warn customers as much as 20 minutes prematurely of an pressing hypoglycemic occasion
- Actual-time knowledge sharing with the Dexcom G6 app, permitting customers to share their glucose knowledge with as much as 5 followers‡ to watch their glucose ranges remotely for additional peace of thoughts
- 10-day sensor permitting for longer put on than the earlier era Dexcom CGM
- A slim, low profile transmitter for discreet put on
- An auto-applicator designed to make sensor insertion easy with the contact of a button
- A newly designed receiver with a touchscreen show (non-compulsory show gadget)
- New sensor membrane that permits acetaminophen use with none impact on glucose readings§
The Dexcom G6 CGM system is indicated within the Netherlands for folks with diabetes two years of age and older, together with pregnant girls. To study extra about Dexcom G6, go to www.dexcom.com or contact buyer help by telephone at 08000 201 985.
The Dexcom G6 obtained its CE Marking in June 2018, confirming that the G6 system meets the Important Necessities of the Medical System Directive MDD 93/42/EEC as amended by 2007/47/EC. The brand new system is the primary CGM system to obtain the US Meals and Drug Administration’s (FDA) built-in (iCGM) classification. With this new classification, the Dexcom G6 CGM system is indicated to be used as each a stand-alone CGM and for integration into automated insulin dosing (AID) methods.
About DexCom, Inc.
DexCom, Inc. empowers folks to take real-time management of diabetes by revolutionary steady glucose monitoring (CGM) methods. Headquartered in San Diego, California, and with operations throughout Europe, Dexcom has emerged as a pacesetter of diabetes care know-how. By listening to the wants of customers, caregivers, and suppliers, Dexcom simplifies and improves diabetes administration around the globe. For extra details about Dexcom CGM, go to www.dexcom.com.
* In case your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 don’t match signs or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes therapy selections.
†For an inventory of suitable gadgets, go to www.dexcom.com/compatibility.
‡Separate Comply with app required.
§G6 readings can be utilized to make diabetes therapy selections when taking as much as a most acetaminophen dose of 1,000mg each 6 hours. Taking a better dose might have an effect on the G6 readings.
© 2021 Dexcom, Inc. Dexcom, Dexcom G6 and Dexcom Comply with are registered logos of Dexcom, Inc. within the U.S., and could also be registered in different international locations. All rights reserved.
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