Diabetes Management

Do you have diabetes and want to manage your glucose levels confidently and achieve real results? With Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems, managing your glucose levels just got easier!

And now there’s more good news for those with type 1 diabetes, from 1^st October 2024 Dexcom CGMs are funded by Pharmac*.

What is Dexcom CGM?
Dexcom CGM provides real-time glucose readings and automatically sends your glucose numbers to your compatible smartphone or smartwatch ^†, so you’ll easily know where you’re at and where you’re heading.

Unlike fingerpricks^‡ that give you a number for a single point in time, Dexcom CGM lets you see your glucose data continuously, so you can know when your glucose levels are trending high, low, or when you’re good to go – so it’s easier to make diabetes management decisions.

Who is Dexcom CGM right for?

• Anyone over 2 years of age with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes, including those who are pregnant
• Whether you are using Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) or an insulin pump
• Those wanting to improve their time in range
• If you’re not at your HbA1c goal

Whatever your needs are, Dexcom have a real-time CGM for you
Find the Dexcom real-time CGM that’s right for you

Dexcom CGM Features
Minimal Training, Maximum Benefits, making it a valuable addition to your glucose management.

• Zero fingerpicks^‡
• Easy sensor insertion
• 30-minute warm up sensor time – the fastest of any CGM on the market^#
• 10-day sensor wear with an additional 12-hour grace period
• Waterproof when swimming, showering or exercising^¶
• Multiple wear locations including back of arm, abdomen and upper buttocks for ages 2-6 years.

Dexcom CGM Benefits
Dexcom has been shown to:

• Improve HbA1C^1-5
• Increase time spent in range (TIR)^4-6
• Lower the risk of hypoglycaemia⁷
• Improve quality of life and well-being⁶

Funding now available for people living with type 1 diabetes*
From October 1^st, Dexcom CGM is now funded for New Zealanders living with type 1 diabetes.^*

To be eligible, you need to be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and other forms of diabetes similar in impact to type 1 diabetes.* If you’re unsure about your diagnosis, your doctor or diabetes specialist team can assist you.

Your doctor or a member of your diabetes specialist team will apply for funding – this is called a special authority application.

• Once you have a special authority your GP or diabetes specialist team can write funded prescriptions for CGMs. You will need a new prescription every three months.
• You will need to go to your pharmacy to pick up your prescription. You may need to pay a co-payment (usually $5) at the pharmacy if you do not qualify for free prescriptions.

Find more information on Dexcom CGM funding here.

Not eligible for funding? Explore the flexible pricing options via NZMS Diabetes.

Managing diabetes confidently and achieve real results with Dexcom.
Find out more about Dexcom CGM here.