Dexcom, Inc, the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, commends the expansion of CGM Medicare coverage to include people with diabetes using all types of insulin, as well as certain non-insulin-using individuals who have a history of problematic hypoglycemic events. The updated Medicare policy is the biggest single expansion of CGM coverage in the U.S. to date.
“This landmark CMS decision has the potential to bring Dexcom CGM to millions more Medicare patients living with diabetes,” said Teri Lawver, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Dexcom. “Our MOBILE study, which helped lead to this decision, is part of Dexcom’s ongoing efforts to help increase access to the most accurate, easy to use CGM technology that offers people a better way to manage diabetes and improve their quality of life.”
Dexcom supported study helps lead to coverage expansion
Results from the 2021 MOBILE study, sponsored by Dexcom and using Dexcom CGM, served as the primary piece of clinical evidence that led to this coverage expansion by demonstrating that CGM use significantly improves A1C and increases time in range for adults with Type 2 diabetes on basal insulin.
“This is a major win for the diabetes community, and another validation of how CGM can benefit all people living with diabetes,” said Thomas Martens, MD, internal medicine physician and key MOBILE study investigator. “The evidence is clear: Real-time CGM use helps people with diabetes on all types of insulin, not just mealtime insulin, achieve better glycemic outcomes. This CMS decision is an important step forward in improving access to CGM technology, and we hope private insurers will follow.”
Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take real-time control of health through innovative continuous glucose monitoring systems. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., and with operations across Europe and select parts of Asia/Oceania, Dexcom has emerged as a leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom works to simplify and improve diabetes management around the world.
SOURCE: Businesswire