Can you use Dexcom for type 2 diabetes?
Yes, people with Type 2 diabetes can benefit from using a Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, as it offers real-time glucose levels at a glance, helps visualize glucose trends, and uses alerts to help users proactively manage their diabetes.
Dexcom CGM may be particularly helpful if you:
- Are not at your A1C goal
- Experience low glucose events
- Experience glucose swings
- Have fear of hypoglycemia or want to reduce your risk for long-term effects of hyperglycemia
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