Dexcom Overview

Dexcom was founded in 1999 and released its first continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor in 2004. Dexcom currently manufactures and supplies three different CGM systems:

Dexcom ONE+

  • A simplified real‑time CGM suitable for adults and children living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
  • Designed for ease of use and broad accessibility; available on NHS prescription.

Dexcom G7

  • Latest‑generation, high‑accuracy rtCGM with short warm‑up, small profile, and broad compatibility with AID (hybrid closed-loop) systems.
  • Recommended particularly for those with:
    • Type 1 diabetes needing tighter control
    • Hypoglycaemia unawareness
    • Pregnancy
    • Paediatric use
    • Patients using technology‑integrated insulin delivery [dexcom.com]

Dexcom G6 (Being Retired for New Patients)

  • From 1 April 2026, Dexcom G6 will no longer be initiated for new UK patients.
  • Dexcom provides active transition programmes to support existing G6 users progressing to G7.

 

Health Care Professional Education Offers

The Dexcom Education Hub is an online resource for healthcare professionals that provides access to up‑to‑date educational materials related to diabetes care and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). It includes CPD‑accredited online courses, clinical studies, reviews, and practical guidance on using real‑time CGM systems. The platform is designed to support clinicians in staying informed about CGM technology and its application in diabetes management. Further information and registration options are available here - Dexcom Education Hub

Dexcom also provides a centralised set of clinical education materials helping clinicians and patients to get the most out of the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Management (CGM) Systems - Clinic resources | Dexcom

 

Patient Support Offers

Dexcom LEARN is Dexcom’s self‑guided training platform for patients, providing step‑by‑step onboarding and educational modules to help users get started with Dexcom CGM systems. Through Dexcom LEARN patients can also access further training to take them beyond the basics and to get the most out of Dexcom CGM - Dexcom LEARN

Further support can be accessed here:

 

Contact Information

Contacts: Contact Dexcom Direct

For information on tailored packages to support the development diabetes services in primary care and community settings, as well as details on Dexcom CGM integration with EMIS, please contact:

Oliver Hardman (Healthcare Partnership Manager)

07587 710332 | oliver.hardman@dexcom.com

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