Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced that all people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in Manitoba, Canada, meet eligibility criteria for its G6 CGM. As of the company’s announcement, Manitoba is the only province in Canada that does not require an application for coverage preapproval. That means improved access for patients and a reduced workload for […]
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Expanded Medicare coverage for CGM to go into effect next month
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services today published a final local coverage determination (LCD) expanding coverage for CGMs. New, expanded coverage of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) under Medicare go into effect in April. CMS first published the LCD modifying coverage criteria for CGMs in October. The modification includes people with diabetes who receive insulin […]
Report: Apple moves forward with glucose monitoring tech
Apple reportedly believes it could shake up the CGM market with non-invasive glucose monitoring through the Apple Watch. Blooomberg reported that the company has a “moonshot-style” project in the works, according to “sources familiar with the matter.” The report said the tech giant still has years ahead in this development of the technology, which wouldn’t […]
Medicare to cover Dexcom G7 when it launches this week
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that Medicare offers coverage for its beneficiaries using the next-generation G7 CGM. The company announced the coming U.S. launch for G7 in a Super Bowl Commercial with musician Nick Jonas last night. It’s slated to roll out on Friday, Feb. 17. San Diego-based Dexcom met the category requirements for therapeutic continuous […]
Dexcom stock rises after hours on Street-beating Q4
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) shares ticked up after the market closed today on fourth-quarter results that topped the consensus forecast. Shares of DXCM rose 2.2% at $109.61 apiece after hours. MassDevice’s MedTech 100 Index — which includes stocks of the world’s largest medical device companies — finished the day up 10.1%. The San Diego-based continuous glucose monitor […]
DarioHealth, Dexcom partner to integrate CGM into digital health platform
DarioHealth (Nasdaq:DRIO) announced today that it agreed with Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) to integrate continuous glucose monitoring into its digital health platform. Dexcom CGM uses small, wearable sensors to continuously measure and send glucose levels to a receiver or smart device. The company’s latest CGM technology, the Dexcom G7, recently received FDA clearance. The company plans to […]
Dexcom to announce U.S. G7 launch in Super Bowl commercial with Nick Jonas
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) today unveiled its upcoming Super Bowl commercial that announces the U.S. launch of its next-generation Dexcom G7 CGM. The ad, set to run during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12, features musician, actor and philanthropist Nick Jonas. Jonas lives with type 1 diabetes and uses Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitors […]
The year ahead in diabetes care: what to expect in 2023
After a banner year for diabetes technology in 2022, there’s still plenty to look forward to in 2023. Throughout 2022, we saw a wide range of advancements in diabetes technology. We saw launches for next-generation technologies, exciting clinical trial results, rumored spinouts and acquisitions and more. You can read all about the biggest diabetes stories […]
How Dexcom aims to extend its mission beyond diabetes
CEO Kevin Sayer explains how, following the launch of the next-generation Dexcom G7, the company is looking toward the future. Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) ended 2022 strong, receiving FDA clearance for its next-generation G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM). With a U.S. launch imminent, the company could keep its efforts centered on the diabetes space. Instead, the company […]
Dexcom appoints former J&J exec as CCO, sets 2023 guidance
Dexcom (Nasdaq:DXCM) announced today that it appointed Teri Lawver to its newly created role of chief commercial officer (CCO). Lawver’s position oversees the global commercial organization at the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology developer. She holds responsibility for global sales, marketing and customer experience. Before joining San Diego–based Dexcom, Lawver spent two decades in a […]
