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You can purchase the Dexcom G6 CGM System from a medical distributor or a pharmacy. 

Where can I purchase the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System? 

The Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is covered by Medicare for type 1 or type 2 diabetic patients who meet the Medicare coverage criteria. Learn more.

Is Dexcom CGM covered by Medicare? | Dexcom

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?

Dexcom requires anyone creating an individual account to accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy when signing up. These are agreements that serve as contracts, and in the U.S. contracts can only be accepted by customers who are 18 years and older.

Why does Dexcom require a Dexcom user under 18 years old to use a dependent account instead of their own account? 

The traditional method of measuring glucose levels requires a fingerstick using a blood glucose meter (BGM). BGMs provide a glucose reading at a single point in time. The key difference between Dexcom CGM and BGM is that Dexcom CGM provides glucose readings throughout the day and night, including glucose speed and direction arrows that empower wearers with more information for more informed decision making*.

How is Dexcom CGM different from a blood glucose meter?

Hypoglycemia is low blood sugar (glucose) or a level of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or fewer, and symptoms can range from shakiness, nervousness, sweating, to hunger.

What is hypoglycemia?

Contact Dexcom to get the specific information you will need with your insurance plan as plan requirements vary.

What documents must be provided to my insurance company?

Symptoms related to type 1 diabetes (T1D) build over time or come on suddenly, sometimes within just a few weeks when the disease reaches a critical point. 

What are the main symptoms of type 1 diabetes?

Is type 1 diabetes hereditary? Learn about the genetics, family history and environmental factors contributing to type 1 diabetes (T1D) onset and susceptibility.

Is type 1 diabetes (T1D) genetic or hereditary?

Diabetes can be diagnosed by testing the amount of sugar in the blood, either after fasting or after an oral glucose tolerance test, or by measuring the percent glycated hemoglobin (hemoglobin A1c or HbA1c) within the blood. 

How do you test for diabetes?

Learn how you can order sensors  for your Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring system.

Where can I order sensor overpatches?

You should receive ongoing supplies from wherever you received your initial product. Your supplies could be processed through a medical distributor or an approved pharmacy.

How do I reorder Dexcom supplies?

The trend screen is the main screen of the receiver.

How do I display my trend screen?

To reset your Dexcom account password, follow these easy steps.

How do I reset my Dexcom account password?

If your transmitter didn’t pair with your display device and you are seeing a Transmitter Not Found alert, please try these solutions.

What does the Transmitter Not Found alert mean?

This screen means you recently entered a calibration blood glucose value and the sensor is having trouble calibrating.

What does Calibration error mean?

This icon means you need to enter a calibration and will appear when it is time for your 12-hour calibration update.

What does the blood drop icon mean?

Although both Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D) are chronic diseases that relate to how your body produces and uses insulin, they are very different.

T1D vs. T2D: What Is the Difference?

We ask customers to return their defective supplies in a return kit... 

Why do I need to return my defective supplies?

To change your mailing or shipping address, do the following…

How do I change my mailing or shipping address?

Dexcom does not currently have contracts with all insurance companies. In order to provide you with the lowest price, we may refer you to our distributor partners who are in-network with your insurance company. Please contact your distributor directly with specific questions about your order and to reorder future sensors.

Why did Dexcom refer me to a distributor?

To add insurance information to your Dexcom online account, take the following steps:

How Do I Add Insurance Information to My Online Account?

Learn who is able to participate and how to apply for the Dexcom Patient Assistance Program.

Patient Assistance Program FAQs

The standard warranty (per IFU) for your Dexcom Receiver is one year from the date of shipment/delivery.

What is the warranty for Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems?

The first step to get started on Dexcom G6 is to visit our website

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