CGM Resource Guide

SIGMA brings you the latest advancements and best practices in the fast-paced world of diabetes technology.

Below you will find a curated selection of clinical CGM materials that you can download and start using in your practice today!

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CGM Essential Resources

CGM 101

CGM 101: You and Your Dexcom G7

This resource provides an overview of Continuous Glucose Monitoring: what it is, how it works as well as useful tips on utilizing the features of a CGM system.

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Understanding Your Glucose Using Dexcom RT-CGM: A Playbook for Your Health

Share this online book with your patients living with type 2 diabetes to help them understand their unique glucose patterns, how food and activity can affect glucose and how Dexcom RT-CGM can help identify strategies that work for them.

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Customize Alerts

Learn how to effectively utilize Dexcom G7 alerts to maximize patient benefits.

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Hypoglycemia Insights

Using the latest guidelines, assess hypoglycemia at every encounter in your clinic and utilize key Dexcom features to help minimize the risk.

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Reimbursement Information

Learn more about Dexcom CGM reimbursement.

How to Prescribe

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Experience, Experiment and Reflect

Help your patients get the most out of their Dexcom G7 by experimenting with food and activity and learning how their glucose responds.

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Time in Range Resources

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Why Time in Range Matters

Learn tips to help your patients use Dexcom app settings for more time in range (TIR).

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Metrics Beyond A1C

Understand how TIR relates to a Glucose Management Indicator (GMI) including the 42+ factors that can affect glucose.

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Data Interpretation

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A Stepwise Approach to Continuous Glucose Monitoring Interpretation

Practice this simplified approach to review a Dexcom Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) report.

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Apply the Identify, Configure, Collaborate (ICC) Framework to Dexcom G7 Real-Time CGM system

Incorporate a systematic approach to technology use in practice by providing access to CGM (Identify), individualize Dexcom apps to meet the needs of the person (Configure) and have an open discussion with your patient to review Dexcom Clarity reports (Collaborate).

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Maximizing Dexcom Clarity

Practical resource to facilitate AGP and other reports interpretation using Dexcom Clarity.

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Dexcom Follow* Guides

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A Followers Guide: Tips for Sharing CGM Data

Use this guide to encourage discussion and develop a supportive circle of care between family, friends and/or caregivers using the Dexcom Follow app.

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A Follower’s Guide in the School Setting

Use this guide to facilitate clear communication between the school, the diabetes care team, the student, and family regarding a child’s Dexcom CGM use during school.

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Additional Resources

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Learn about diabetes related emergencies and how Dexcom CGM can help prevent some of them.

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Hypoglycemia Prevention for Older Adults

Use this document to learn how Dexcom CGM can help prevent hypoglycemic events for your patients.

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*Internet connection and separate Follow app required. To view compatibility, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility.

Always depend on your Dexcom app to manage your diabetes, not your Followers. Always confirm your glucose information on your app, receiver, or blood glucose meter, before making any treatment decision.

This resource is intended for healthcare professionals.