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Dexcom Starts Direct Distribution in the Netherlands
Dexcom is now directly selling the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System across the Netherlands Dexcom G6 CGM means no more fingersticks* for
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nDexcom is now directly selling the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System across the Netherlands\n\n\nDexcom G6 CGM means no more fingersticks* for people with diabetes\n\n\nReal-time glucose data sent wirelessly to a compatible smart device† or Dexcom receiver\n\n\nCustomisable alerts and alarms for low and high glucose levels\n\n\nShare glucose levels with up to five followers‡ for additional remote monitoring\n\n\n EDINBURGH, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nDexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM), the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) for people with diabetes, announced today it has ended its distribution collaboration with Zkope Healthcare and is now selling the Dexcom G6 CGM system directly throughout the Netherlands.\n\n“At Dexcom, we are committed to expanding access to CGM for people with diabetes around the world. Being direct in market represents a significant step forward in allowing us to provide the best standard of care in diabetes management, bringing CGM technology to patients and healthcare providers across the Netherlands,” said Erik Bjorkman, general manager and senior vice president for EMEA at Dexcom.\n\nDexcom G6 uses a small, wearable sensor and transmitter to continuously measure and send glucose levels wirelessly to a receiver or compatible smart device†, enabling people with diabetes to receive real-time glucose data without the need of scanning or to prick their finger* . The system also offers customizable alerts and alarms to help avoid potentially dangerous low and high blood sugar events.\n\nThe Dexcom G6 app for compatible iOS and Android devices† also allows users to share their glucose information with up to five followers‡, enabling family, loved ones and healthcare providers to remotely monitor them for extra peace of mind.\n\nDexcom G6 features at a glance:\n\n\nElimination of fingersticks or scanning for calibration and diabetes treatment decisions*\n\n\nContinuous glucose readings sent automatically every five minutes via Bluetooth to any compatible smart device† or to a Dexcom receiver\n\n\nCustomisable alerts and alarms, including a new Urgent Low Soon alert, which can warn users up to 20 minutes in advance of an urgent hypoglycemic event\n\n\nReal-time data sharing with the Dexcom G6 app, allowing users to share their glucose data with up to five followers‡ t...