Kerri's Story

"I am a daughter. A friend. A writer. I am a newlywed. I am a Type 1 diabetic. And I am also a DexCom user. Diabetes has been a part of my life for over two decades, and I have never let it define who I am. But even with a positive outlook and a determination to live a fulfilling life, diabetes is a daily disease that requires a lot of work.

For the last few years, I have experienced hypoglycemia unawareness, with blood sugars in the 30s and 40s without symptoms. DexCom has helped me detect these lows and has helped me avoid frightening episodes.

Recently married and looking forward to starting a family, my husband and I are using the DexCom to help tighten up my blood sugar control during these pre-pregnancy months in anticipation of our baby. Chris, my husband, told me that he feels safer when I am wearing the Sensor. He says it's an added protection that can make all the difference.

I tried another system, but the DexCom is the one that works for me! I have been wearing the DexCom for about a year now, and it has made a huge difference in my diabetes management. Managing blood sugars with Type 1 diabetes is like being on a high trapeze, but DexCom has given me a safety net."

— Kerri Morrone Sparling, Connecticut