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If you encounter any issues with your Dexcom CGM while you&#x27;re on the go, don&#x27;t worry! Before uninstalling and reinstalling, we recommend checking your local website or reaching out to our technical support for assistance. 

What if I have issues with the Dexcom CGM while traveling?

Although diabetes isnt totally preventable, healthy lifestyle decisions dietary changes, increased exercise, and weight loss can lower chances of developing it.

Can type 2 diabetes be prevented?

Many people wonder about fasting before an A1C test. In most cases, you won’t need to fast before taking the test...

Do you have to fast for the hemoglobin A1C test?

Absolutely! You can take your Dexcom CGM with you when you travel.

Can I travel with my Dexcom CGM?

Type 2 diabetes is not curable and cannot be reversed. Weight loss and regular exercise will help overweight patients return to normal blood glucose levels.

Can type 2 diabetes be cured or reversed with weight loss?

You can download the app while traveling since the download is tied to your App Store or Google account&#x27;s country settings, which don&#x27;t change when you travel.

Can I download the app whilst travelling?

A diabetic glucose sensor is part of a continuous glucose monitoring system that is inserted under the skin, which allows it to measure your glucose levels.

What is a Diabetic glucose sensor?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body’s own immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas.

What is type 1 diabetes?

According to Diabetes UK, your blood glucose levels target may be around 4.0 to 7.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) before a meal or if you are fasting.

What should blood sugar levels be in the morning?

A glucometer,  glucose meter, or blood glucose monitoring device is a home measurement system to test the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.

What is a glucometer?

For those living with type 1 diabetes, diabetes mellitus occurs when the body does not make enough insulin to regulate glucose levels...

How does diabetes mellitus occur?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune condition that prevents the body from making insulin, a hormone that regulates glucose levels (sugar) in the bloodstream.

What is type 1 diabetes and how do I manage it?

Fasting blood glucose (sugar) level refers to your blood sugar levels without any food or liquid in your stomach (besides water) for at least eight hours.

What is a fasting blood sugar or fasting glucose levels?

What is hypoglycemia and how does it differ from hyperglycemia? Find out in this quick-reference answer.

What is the difference between hypoglycemia vs hyperglycemia? | Dexcom UK

While weight loss and regular exercise can help type 2 diabetes return to normal blood glucose (sugar) levels, there is currently no cure for type 2 diabetes.

Can you cure type 2 diabetes?

Checking and monitoring of your blood glucose (sugar) levels are very important because it’s one of the main forms of keeping your diabetes under control.

Why is it important to monitor blood glucose levels?

Normal or usual plasma blood glucose (sugar) levels range depending on the time of day, meals, and other factors.

What is a normal blood glucose level?

After eating, your body begins to break food down into usable energy. This comes in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats...

How long do blood sugar levels stay elevated after eating?

Type 2 diabetes is a condition that affects your body’s metabolism of glucose (sugar).

What is type 2 diabetes? | Dexcom

You may have heard different words used for diabetes in some scenarios. Words like ‘mellitus’ and ‘insipidus’ can easily cause confusion...

What is the difference between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus?

At Dexcom, we work hard to treat our customers fairly and ensure a positive experience with our CGM technology

What is Dexcom’s sensor replacement policy?

To report a sensor issue and request a replacement under the Dexcom Sensor Replacement Policy, you will need the unique identifying number of your product

What will I need when contacting Tech Support to report a sensor issue?

If your Dexcom CGM is on prescription or provided directly by your healthcare professional, please contact your healthcare professional directly to enquire about obtaining a Dexcom receiver.

How do I get a Dexcom receiver?

Dexcom provides a limited warranty for transmitters and receivers to the original pur-chaser within 3 months for transmitters and 1 year for receivers.

What is the Dexcom warranties and returns policy?

Dexcom NHS – NICE recommends real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with type 1 diabetes. Find out if you’re eligible to get Dexcom CGM on NHS.

Can you get Dexcom G6 on the NHS?

After the update, your high and low alert settings revert back to the following preset values.

What happens after I update my Dexcom CGM app?

To find out if you are eligible to receive a Dexcom CGM System on the NHS talk to your Healthcare Professional. You can learn more about NHS funding for Dexcom.

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