Dexcom technology
is more accessibleon the NHS
than ever before
NICE, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence,is a body responsible for providing guidance and advice toimprove health and social care, such as for people with diabetes.
If you live in England, Wales, or Scotland, you could be offereda Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) to help you manage yourdiabetes.†,1-3 Your Diabetes Healthcare Team will have their own
local policy which they use in line with the NICE guidelines.
Speak to your Diabetes Healthcare Team at your next visit
and ask what the guidelines mean for you.

Shreya is a sponsored spokesperson of Dexcom.

IF YOU DON’T QUALIFY FOR TECH
We know it can be frustrating if you don’t meet the criteria set out by the NHS
to access your tech. But there are steps you can take to try and change this.
Firstly, you can make your case to your healthcare professional, explaining how
and why using a CGM will help you to manage your condition.
When making your case for any type of tech, include answers to the questions
below if they’re relevant, giving as much detail as possible.

?
If you’ve been self-funding yourtech, what did you notice about yourdiabetes management before, during
and after using the device?

Do you test as often as you havebeen advised or would like to?
If not, why is that?

Do you struggle to perform finger
prick tests regularly as part of youreveryday routine?

What are the challenges you’recurrently facing with your diabetes
management?

Do you experience regular hypos
and what are the effects of this on
your day-to-day life?

Do you work in an environment where
it is difficult to perform finger pricktests regularly? Can you explain why?

How do you think using the techwould help you with your blood sugarcontrol?

How does your lifestyle make it
hard to monitor your diabetes
without tech?

How would tech benefit you if you
regularly play sport?

discussing your choiceof Dexcom CGM system with yourDiabetes Healthcare Team
Here are some things to consider to help you get the most from your appointment.

1
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Identify your or your child’s treatment goals and what matters most. It could be you want to reduce your HbA1c,reduce frequent hypos, or spend more time in range.
A useful guide can be found on diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your diabetes/care-plan
What matters to me:

2
DECIDE WHAT’S IMPORTANT
Different real-time CGM systems offer different functionalities. Before considering the different options, it’s a goodidea to consider what you want your CGM system to do. For example, you may want customisable alerts or alert
schedules to fit around your lifestyle or be able to share your glucose information with your support network.||The things that are important to me are:3
DISCOVER REAL-TIME CGM
Discover the many benefits of real-time continuous glucose monitoring by visiting dexcom.com.
Think about whether this is the right fit for you or your child and your lifestyle.
Real-time CGM is right for me, or my child, because:

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WHICH DEXCOM CGM SYSTEM FEATURES
COULD BENEFIT YOU
Your Diabetes Healthcare Team will recommend the best product for you and your lifestyle.
Below is a comparison of the Dexcom range of products and their features and benefits tohelp aid your conversation.

BENEFITS OF CGM
Sends readings automatically to your smartphone‡,smartwatch‡, or receiver§ without scanning(not smartwatch)-Delay 1st High alert designed to help avoid
alert fatigue

Predictive Urgent Low Soon alert to help alert you
up to 20 minutes before a hypo-

Share data with up to 10 followers to help widen
your support circle||-Both zero fingersticks* and zero scanning

Customisable alarm, alerts and readings
to help you stay in range

Flexible wear locations with discreet sensor
placement on the abdomen or arm

Connects with insulin pumps and pens formore integrated diabetes management

Suitable for the widest age range, recommended
for patients from 2 and up11

Glucose pattern and trend reports to give you
valuable insights into your levels¶

Data sharing with your Diabetes Healthcare Team tomake conversations more insightful and beneficial¶--

Dexcom is made for more
Since August 2022, NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Guidelines have recommended
offering real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors to anyone with type 1 diabetes and considering
the life-changing technology for anyone with type 2 diabetes on insulin treatment.1-3HbA1c

REAL-TIME MAKES A REAL DIFFERENCE

WHY CHOOSE DEXCOMPROVEN ACCURACY**,7-9

With Dexcom real-time Continuous
Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology,
you receive glucose readings righton your compatible smartphone‡ or
optional receiver.§Dexcom real-time CGM devices areproven to make life easier by lowering
HbA1c and increasing time in range.4-6
All with no scanning, ever.

Real-time makes living with diabeteseasier. A recent study10 involving 246
adults with type 1 diabetes showed
that, compared to scanning devices,use of a real-time CGM system with asuite of alerts resulted in:

Customisable alerts and alarms canhelp keep you in range throughout theday – without finger pricks* or scanning.

With multiple wear locations,customisable alerts and alertschedules, Dexcom CGM systems
allow you to personalise your device
to suit your lifestyle.

••••

Increased time in range
Decreased HbA1c
Less fear of hypoglycaemia
Greater treatment satisfaction

Smart devices sold separately‡

WHATEVER YOUR DIABETES NEEDS ARE,WE HAVE A REAL-TIME CGM FOR YOU

Best for people with T1 or T2
diabetes using insulin who arelooking for an easy and accessible
real-time CGM system.
Available on prescription in the UK.

Best for people with T1 diabetes
who may need extra support,such as people who are hypo
unaware or children.

Best for those using
a connected insulin pump.

WE ARE HERE TO HELP

0800 031 5761 | ukie.sales@dexcom.com | dexcom.com*If your glucose alerts and readings from a Dexcom CGM system do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. †Access to Dexcom real-time
CGM systems can vary in different parts of the UK. Talk to your diabetes healthcare team to find out more about access and which product would work best for you. ‡For a list of compatible smart devices,please visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility. Watch can only be used in conjunction with a compatible smartphone. §A receiver can be acquired as an optional display device. ||Internet connection andseparate Follow app required. ¶An internet connection is required to send data to Dexcom Clarity. **Results obtained with Dexcom G6 study, which uses the same applicator and sensor (and algorithm) asDexcom ONE. 1 Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management. NICE guideline [NG17]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng17. 2 Diabetes (type 1 and type 2) in children and young people: diagnosisand management. NICE guideline [NG18]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng18. 3 Type 2 diabetes in adults: management. NICE guideline [NG28]. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng28. 4 Beck, RW,
et al. JAMA. 2017;317(4):371-378. 5 Beck RW, et al. Ann Intern Med. 2017;167(6):365-374. 6 Welsh JB, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022:19322968221099879. 7 Garg SK, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2022;24(6):373380. 8 Laffel LM, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2022:19322968221091816. 9 Shah VN, et al. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2018;20(6):428-433. 10 Visser MM, et al. Lancet. 2021;397(10291):2275-83. 11 Dexcom G6, G7, ONE
User Guides. Abbott Freestyle Libre Systems and Medtronic Guardian Systems User Guides. Dexcom, Dexcom ONE, Dexcom Follow, Dexcom Share, and Dexcom Clarity are registered trademarks of Dexcom,Inc. in the U.S. and may be in other countries. ©2023 Dexcom International Ltd. All rights reserved. Dexcom International Ltd and its affiliated European entities. This product is covered by U.S. patent.
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