Why Choose Dexcom CGM for Patients | Dexcom Provider Canada

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Why choose Dexcom G7 for your patients

More accurate, better outcomes

Dexcom is dedicated to helping people living with diabetes and their healthcare teams better manage their diabetes by developing innovative glucose sensing technology, software and products.

The most accurate CGM system,^*,1 powering more confident decisions that lead to better glycemic outcomes^2-5

From "snapshot" glucose readings to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems that provide around-the-clock data visibility, Dexcom is revolutionizing diabetes management with real-time CGM systems proven to significantly improve clinical outcomes.^2-5

Dexcom G7 is our most advanced real-time CGM – the most accurate,^*,1 even easier to use and more discreet than ever.

Accuracy during critical times¹

Data is automatically sent to Dexcom Clarity

Supports improved glycemic outcomes (multiple measures)^2-5

No routine fingersticks* or scanning required

* If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.

Customizable high and low alerts

Dexcom CGM alerts like Urgent Low Soon, Rising Fast, and Falling Fast help patients be more aware of glycemic events.⁶

Real-time glucose data sharing

Do not make diabetes treatment decisions based upon Dexcom Share and Dexcom Follow app readings. Always confirm with your compatible smart device or Dexcom receiver.

Smart device compatibility^§

Compatible smart devices are sold separately: dexcom.com/compatibility

Compare the Features of Dexcom CGM and Abbott Freestyle Libre 2

Significant differences exist between the Dexcom G7 rtCGM System and the Abbott Freestyle Libre 2 isCGM System.

What is CGM?

CGM gives users a more complete picture of their glucose levels and trends. Unlike a blood glucose meter which provides just a single reading with each fingerstick, CGM shows patients where their glucose is going and how fast.

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Patient Benefits

Despite their best intentions and efforts, many diabetes patients struggle to maintain optimal glycemic control.

Patient Benefits

Proven Outcomes

A growing amount of evidence substantiates the efficacy of Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems for insulin-using patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Proven Outcomes

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AID, Automated Insulin Delivery; CGM, Continuous Glucose Monitoring; MARD, Mean Absolute Relative Difference.

* When compared with CGM systems commercially available in Canada as of October 2023.

† For a list of compatible devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility.

‡ G7 sensors worn on the back of the upper arm have been found to be slightly more accurate than sensors worn on the abdomen.

§ Requires the Follow App and an internet connection. Followers should always confirm readings on the Dexcom G6 App or Receiver before making treatment decisions

II Healthcare providers will only be able to view a user’s glucose data if the user elects to share it with them through Dexcom Clarity.

¶ Abdomen may only be used in non-pregnant individuals.

# Provides a warning up to 20 minutes in advance of severe hypoglycemia (glucose levels at or below 3.1 mmol/L).

** If glucose alerts and readings do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
†† When integrated with the Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump.

§§ Percentage of sensor readings that fall within ±1.1 mmol/L of the Yellow Springs Instrument (YSI) blood glucose values <3.9 mmol/L and within ±20% of YSI blood glucose values ≥3.9 mmol/L.

1. Dexcom, data on file, 2023

2. Beck RW, et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378.

3. Reddy M, et al. Diabet Med. 2017.

4. Heinemann L, et al. Lancet. 2018;391(10128):1367-1377.

5. Welsh JB, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2019;21(3):128-132.

6. Dexcom G7 CGM System User Guide, 2023.

7. Dexcom G7 User Guide, 2023.

8 Dexcom G6 User Guide, 2021.

9 FreeStyle Libre 2 Flash Glucose Monitoring System User’s Manual, 2021.