Which patients can benefit from Dexcom G6?
Dexcom G6 is suitable for anyone with diabetes over the age of 2 years, including pregnant patients. It can be worn by patients who use a pump and by those on multiple daily injections.
In line with NICE Guidance, consider Dexcom CGM for your patients including:
Children & Young People
- Experiencing frequent episodes of severe hypoglycaemia
OR
- Have impaired hypoglycaemia awareness that is associated with adverse consequences such as seizures or anxiety
OR
- If a child with diabetes is unable to recognise symptoms of a hypo or unable to adequately communicate the symptoms they have in order to prompt hypo treatment
Adults
- More than one episode of hypoglycaemia a year that’s brought on by no obviously preventable cause
OR
- A complete loss of awareness of hypoglycaemia
OR
- Frequent episodes (more than 2 times per week) of problematic hypos occurring without symptoms
OR
- An extreme fear of hypoglycaemia that is causing problems or distress
OR
- Hyperglycaemia (HbA1c of 75mmol/mol (9%) or higher that persists despite testing at least 10 times per day
Pregnant patients
- England : NHS England now offers CGM to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes
- Scotland : Pregnant ladies with type 1 diabetes should be offered CGM
- Wales : Pregnant ladies with type 1 diabetes must be offered CGM
You can read more about NICE guidelines and additional criteria for CGM below.
Professional Guidelines:
- NICE Adult Guidance NG17
- NICE Children & Young People Guidance NG18
- NICE Pregnancy Guidance NG3 Pregnancy
- Diabetes UK. Type 1 Diabetes Technology: A Consensus Guideline
- The Scottish Health Technology Group (SHTG) recommendation for Continuous glucose monitoring in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes
- HEALTH TECHNOLOGY WALES GUIDANCE 012 - PREGNANCY
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