Dexcom G6: subsidised for all Australians with type 1 diabetes 3 September 2023 Advertisement Living with type 1 diabetes is challenging, but with the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system, the outstanding accuracy1 allows you to make treatment decisions with no calibrations required, so say goodbye to fingerpricking^ and scanning, and embrace a new era of simplicity with Dexcom G6 with 92% of customers finding Dexcom G6 easy to use2. ^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 Experience the Dexcom Difference: NO MANUAL SCANNING OR FINGERPRICKING^ Provides you the freedom to manage your diabetes with zero fingerpricks^, scanning and no calibration ^ 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 SHARE YOUR GLUCOSE DATA Easily share your glucose data with your loved ones via the Follow app¶, or store and share ongoing data with your healthcare team via Dexcom Clarity STAY CONNECTED Multiple viewing options such as your smartphone,* optional Dexcom receiver, or t:slim X2 insulin pump, allowing you to monitor your way OUTSTANDING ACCURACY1 Make confident treatment decisions even when glucose is changing rapidly CUSTOMISABLE ALERTS Such as our predictive Urgent Low Soon – know before you’re low. The predictive Urgent Low Soon alert warns you 20 minutes before a hypoglycaemic event, providing more time to take action Who can benefit from Dexcom G6? Anyone over two years of age with type 1 diabetes can benefit from CGM It works whether you are using multiple daily injections (MDI) or an insulin pump Get started on Dexcom and be part of the Dexcom Warrior Community Dexcom Warriors is a thriving community of people who use Dexcom CGM to manage their diabetes. By joining, you’ll be part of a supportive community that wants to motivate and educate others, have access to Warrior stories about life with diabetes, receive exclusive news and updates and so much more! Plus, if you’re using Dexcom G6 and sign up to become a Dexcom Warrior, you’ll get a number of perks like a free swag kit! *Display devices sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, please visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility. ¶Do not make treatment decisions based upon Share and Follow readings. Always confirm with your compatible smart device or Receiver. Internet connectivity required to access Dexcom Follow. References: 1. Wadwa RP, Laffel LM, Shah VN, Garg SK. Accuracy of a Factory-Calibrated, Real-Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring System During 10 Days of Use in Youth and Adults with Diabetes 2. Australia Customer Satisfaction Survey, 2023 LBL-1004556 Rev001 ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. Read the warnings available on amsldiabetes.com.au/resources/ before purchasing. Consult your healthcare professional to see which product is right for you.
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