Blood Glucose Meters (BGM) measure glucose levels at a single moment in time, while Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems continually check glucose levels throughout the day and night.
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Yes. The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is covered by Medicare for patients who meet the Medicare coverage criteria. Medicare coverage for therapeutic CGM includes certain beneficiaries who have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes and intensively manage their insulin. Dexcom now ships Dexcom G6 to Medicare patients with traditional fee-for-service coverage. Read more...
You should receive ongoing supplies from wherever you received your initial product, whether that is Dexcom, a medical distributor, or an approved pharmacy.