continuous glucose monitor

The announcement comes less than a year after Dexcom announced a strategic partnership and $75 million investment in the health-tracking ring maker. 

The G7 continuous glucose monitoring system will have a 15.5-day wear time and last 15% longer than Dexcom G7, according to the company.     

Jake Leach, executive VP and chief operating officer at Dexcom, joined MobiHealthNews to discuss the company's evolution and offerings beyond diabetes. 

The continuous glucose monitoring system can be used to measure glucose levels in adults with diabetes for up to six months.

Dexcom’s Partner Web APIs will allow users to view all of their diabetes care data in one place to enable in-the-moment feedback and adjustments.   

Movano's smartwatch-like wearable uses radio frequency technology to measure blood glucose without breaking the skin.

Members in 27 states and Washington D.C. are eligible to receive the Level2 chronic care model at no additional cost.

From virtual management programs to hybrid closed loop systems, diabetes management companies put the spotlight on improved blood glucose management and positive clinical outcomes.

Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer has seen the company through some boom years, including growth that has outpaced the company's manufacturing capabilities. But they've learned lessons and are pressing on with a new, smaller sensor in 2021.

Dexcom announced a slew of announcements this morning including an integration with Google Fit, a feature that lets users share their readings with 10 people and a technical inquiries feature.