[Diabetes-Talk] FW: FDA Clears New Continuous Glucose Monitor From Dexcom - CNET

[d m gina]

Hi there,
Are you saying medicare doesn't wish to pay for this?
What about other insurance you have.
Dar
Original message:
> Woe Gang! Before everyone gets too excited here, need to let everyone 
> know that for those on Medicare, Medicare, although the FDA might have 
> approved it years before, is the last outfit to get on board with all 
> of this!! I was told that as I talked with my diabetic tea Team about 
> the G7 coming to fruition. They were the ones that warned me of this. I 
> figured that anyway. Just want everyone to be aware.

> Bern



> Sent from my iPhone

>> On Dec 10, 2022, at 4:05 PM, Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk 
>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

>> Hi Milton,
>> Thanks so much for sharing this fantastic news!  I am so tired of 
>> waiting for the 2 hour warm up with the Dexcom G6.  It will make life a 
>> little bit easier for me.
>> Warmly, Joy


>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>> Milton via Diabetes-Talk
>> Sent: Saturday, December 10, 2022 6:08 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Milton <mota1252 at gmail.com>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] FW: FDA Clears New Continuous Glucose Monitor 
>> From Dexcom - CNET



>> CNET - Friday, December 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM


>> FDA Clears New Continuous Glucose Monitor From Dexcom - CNET




>> Dexcom, a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems company, 
>> announced Thursday that its G7 system has been cleared by the US Food 
>> and Drug Administration. Suitable for people with Type 1, Type 2 and 
>> gestational diabetes, the G7 is cleared for everyone age 2 and up.

>> The Dexcom G7 <https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/g7-fda>  is an all-in-one 
>> wearable that's 60% smaller than the G6, which is one of CNET's best 
>> continuous glucose monitors 
>> <https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/best-continuous-glucose-monitors-for-2022/> 
>> . The G7 sensor only requires a 30-minute warmup, compared to the G6's 
>> two hours, and it includes a 12-hour grace period to replace finished 
>> sensors. Dexcom also says the G7 app will be "redesigned and 
>> simplified" and will come with improved alert settings.

>> Like the older version, the G7 won't require any finger pricks or 
>> scanning, real-time glucose readings will be sent every five minutes 
>> and you'll be able to integrate it with other wearable tech like the 
>> Apple Watch <https://www.cnet.com/deals/best-apple-watch-deals/>  or 
>> Garmin 
>> <https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/garmin-venu-2-plus-review-the-all-around-fitness-and-smart-watch/> 
>> .

>> Read more: I Used Loop to Hack My Insulin Pump to Better Control My 
>> Blood Sugar Levels 
>> <https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/loop-hacked-my-insulin-pump-for-better-control-over-my-blood-sugar-levels/>

>> About one in 10 people 
>> <https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/spotlights/diabetes-facts-stats.html#:~:text=37.3%20million%20Americans%E2%80%94about%201,t%20know%20they%20have%20it.> 
>> in the US have diabetes (and one in five don't know they have it, 
>> according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). 
>> Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way someone's body 
>> uses sugar (glucose), which we need for energy. Some people with 
>> diabetes use continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) to track 
>> their blood sugar levels, like Dexcom's, which connect a small patch 
>> that sticks to your skin to an app that helps you keep tabs on your diabetes.

>> The G7 will be available in the US in early 2023. Dexcom says the price 
>> will vary based on insurance coverage, but the company is currently 
>> reimbursed by more than 97% of private insurance companies, Medicare 
>> nationwide and Medicaid in 45 states.

>> Read more: Wearable Sensors That Track Glucose, Ketones and Alcohol 
>> Levels Are the Future 
>> <https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/wearable-sensors-that-track-glucose-ketones-and-alcohol-levels-are-the-future/>

>> The information contained in this article is for educational and 
>> informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical 
>> advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider 
>> regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or 
>> health objectives.

>> https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/fda-clears-new-continuous-glucose-monitor-from-dexcom/#ftag=CAD590a51e





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