Will using a Dexcom real-time Continuous Glucose Monitoring (rtCGM) system change my diabetes management routine?

If you’re already familiar with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, Dexcom rtCGM may or may not notably affect your day-to-day routine. If you've never used a CGM system, you can benefit from the significant advantages that the Dexcom rtCGM offers compared to other glucose monitoring methods, like fingersticks with blood glucose meters.*
Some benefits of using a Dexcom CGM system are:
  • Knowing where your glucose was and where it is going
  • Getting immediate feedback on your lifestyle decisions
  • Making treatment decisions using your Dexcom CGM
  • Decreasing the pain and hassle from frequent blood glucose testing, sparing the fingertips*
*If your glucose alerts and readings from Dexcom CGM do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. For more information, please check out our product-specific FAQs: What should I do if my sensor reading and blood glucose value don’t match?

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