Press release
Government of Saskatchewan Expands Public Coverage for Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems
BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As of today, the Government of Saskatchewan’s expanded public coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
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[{"type":"text","content":" BURNABY, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nAs of today, the Government of Saskatchewan’s expanded public coverage for continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems comes into effect. Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), a global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring (rtCGM) for people with diabetes, applauds this decision as a testament to the government’s commitment to improving diabetes care. The expansion, which now provides full coverage for continuous glucose monitoring systems for young adults ages 18 to 25 and seniors ages 65 and over, marks a significant step toward improving clinical outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for nearly 10,000 individuals living with diabetes in the province.\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250401755382/en/Eligible residents living with diabetes in Saskatchewan who rely on any type of insulin may be eligible to receive coverage for Dexcom’s continuous glucose monitoring systems.*\nAs part of the provincial government’s recent Budget 2025 announcement, Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 CGM systems are now publicly covered for residents living with diabetes age 18-25 and those over 65 who use any type of insulin, in addition to the previously reimbursed group of people ages 2-18.\n\nCanadians who rely on insulin are at risk of experiencing severe hypoglycemia, which can cause complications and potentially be fatal. Select continuous glucose monitoring systems, such as Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6, are equipped with a predictive Urgent Low Soon alert that can warn users up to 20 minutes in advance of a severe hypoglycemic event (\n\"Managing diabetes presents unique challenges for Canadians who rely on insulin. While insulin is life-sustaining, determining the appropriate dosage can be challenging without the data provided by continuous glucose monitoring systems,\" says André Côté, Vice-President and General Manager, Dexcom Canada. \"The Government of Saskatchewan’s decision to provide public coverage for Dexcom CGM, regardless of insulin type, is a significant and positive step forward for the diabetes community. This initiative will allow more Saskatchewan residents to benefit from Dexcom CGM, offering them real-time insights for more informed decision-making and effective diabetes management.\"\n\nDexcom CGM users als...