Get Started with Dexcom CGM

Dexcom G6 is mission critical for veterans with diabetes.

More easily navigate diabetes with the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System – and it may be covered for qualified veterans.*

*For a complete description of Veterans Affairs coverage criteria and additional information, please see the Department of Veterans Affairs Criteria for Use Memorandum, January 31, 2019. A patient must be seen at a VA healthcare facility or a VA Community Care Network clinic to be eligible to receive coverage.

Get Started

Empowering veterans to take control of diabetes.

Dexcom G6 is a small wearable that sends glucose numbers directly to your compatible smart device^† or Dexcom receiver – without fingersticks.^‡ It can also send alerts before you go high or low, empowering you to make better diabetes treatment decisions.

“Dexcom CGM lowers A1C^1,2 and improves quality of life. I want all my patients on a Dexcom G6.”

^{DR. DHIREN PATEL
ENDOCRINE CLINICAL PHARMACIST
PAID SPOKESPERSON OF DEXCOM, INC.}

It’s mission critical to talk to your doctor about adding the Dexcom G6 to your diabetes management plan. Download or print this discussion guide to start the conversation at your next VA diabetes appointment.

DOWNLOAD DISCUSSION GUIDE

Easy to Use

92% of surveyed US patients agreed that Dexcom G6 is easy to use.^§

Zero Fingersticks^‡

See your glucose readings with a glance at your smartphone or receiver – without pricking your finger.^‡ It’s that simple.

^{‡ Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.}

Alerts & Alarms

Set customizable high and low alerts to your preference. An urgent low soon alert can warn you of a potential hypoglycemic event (≤55 mg/dL).

Lowers A1C

Dexcom CGM use is proven to lower A1C.^1,2

Blood glucose meter vs. Dexcom G6.

There’s really no comparison.

Your glucose is always changing. A blood glucose meter can only show where your glucose is at a particular moment in time. Dexcom G6 shows you where your glucose is right now and where it’s heading, thanks to easyto- read trend arrows. You can take better control of your diabetes with just a glance at your smartphone.

Blood Glucose Metering (BGM)

Fingerstick for every reading.

One singular reading.

Treatment decisions based on one reading.

No trend analysis.

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

Zero fingersticks.^‡

Up to 288 daily readings.

Treatment decisions based on data trend analysis.

Reduced A1C.^1,2

^{‡ Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.}

Dexcom Warriors Community

Dexcom Warriors come in all ages and backgrounds, from Olympic skiers and country music singers to hardworking moms, middle school athletes and world traveling seniors. These folks remind us that we can live with diabetes and without limits.

“Since I started using Dexcom CGM, I can see my blood glucose count at a glance.”YVONNE H. , US AIR FORCE VETERAN, TYPE 1 DIABETES

“Before Dexcom, I was fingersticking six to eight times per day… It made life so much easier.”KEN B., US ARMY VETERAN, TYPE 2 DIABETES

“Dexcom CGM gave me a type of confidence I never knew I needed.”EMILY M., US AIR FORCE VETERAN, TYPE 1 DIABETES

CHECK OUT MORE STORIES BECOME A DEXCOM WARRIOR Become a Dexcom Warrior

Get Started with Dexcom Today.

We’ve made the prescription process easy for your healthcare professional: Please fill out the form below to get started.

Please fill out the information below to help us determine if the Dexcom CGM is right for you or your loved one. A customer service representative of Dexcom, or a service provider on behalf of Dexcom, may follow up with you to process a full insurance benefits check or to discuss other Dexcom products, services or programs, after reviewing your information.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Personal Information

Are you a current Dexcom CGM user (or have you recently ordered)? *

This form is intended for patients who aren’t currently using Dexcom CGM and haven’t already placed an order for a Dexcom CGM. If you are a current customer looking for service or have questions, please click here.

Patient date of birth *

Therapy Coverage Information

We are not currently indicated for use in persons with gestational diabetes. Reset diabetes type.

I agree to Dexcom’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, and agree that Dexcom (or a service provider on behalf of Dexcom) may (1) use my information to communicate with me about Dexcom products, services and programs, or to provide me with information relating to my healthcare treatment, payment for healthcare, or other health information or care coordination services, in accordance with such terms; and (2) contact me at the phone number and email address set forth above, and use automatic dialing machines, automated, pre-recorded voice messages, and may send SMS/text messages. I understand that I may opt out at any time by texting “STOP” in return to a text or by calling Dexcom at 888-738-3646, and that my consent to this contact is not required for the purchase of Dexcom products or services. I understand that my service provider’s airtime, message and data rates may apply. In addition, I certify that I (i) am the patient referenced above or (ii) am the parent or legal guardian of the patient referenced above, and that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age. *

I also agree that Dexcom (and a service provider) may share my information with one of Dexcom's distributors that directly serve Medicare beneficiaries.

Have Questions?
Our customer support representatives are available to help answer your questions at 888-738-3646.

* For a complete description of Veterans Affairs coverage criteria and additional information, please see the Department of Veterans Affairs Criteria for Use Memorandum, January 31, 2019. A patient must be seen at a VA healthcare facility or a VA Community Care Network clinic to be eligible to receive coverage.

† For a list of compatible devices, visit http://www.dexcom.com/compatibility.

‡ If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.

§ Source: Dexcom, data on file, 2020.

1 JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.

2 Welsh, J.B. et al (2019). "Accuracy, Utilization, and Effectiveness Comparisons of Different Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems." Diabetes Technol Ther 21(3).

BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations or you’re taking over the recommended maximum dosage amount of 1000mg of acetaminophen every 6 hours, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.


	If you obtain an official Medicare Health Insurance card with a red, white and blue horizontal stripe at the top, please select "Medicare" as the Medicare Type.


	Your Medicare Insurance Member ID number, also known as the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), contains eleven random letters and numbers. It shows on the red, white, and blue Medicare card. You can also find it on paperwork you receive from the Social Security Administration.