DexCom, Inc. announced that residents of Nova Scotia living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use intensive insulin and meet eligibility criteria now have coverage for Dexcom G6 and Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Through the province?s Pharmacare programs and the new income-based Sensor-Based Glucose Monitoring Program, thousands of eligible Nova Scotia residents will now have access to funding for continuous glucose monitoring systems, helping to reduce the out-of-pocket costs for essential diabetes tools and making modern diabetes management solutions more accessible from coast-to-coast. Diabetes management requires daily glucose level monitoring, which can be a significant challenge for those who live with the chronic health condition. The new CGM programs in Nova Scotia mark an important milestone for Canadians living with diabetes, as they can now access public funding options for continuous glucose monitoring systems in every province and territory.

This news is the latest in a series of provincial announcements regarding coverage eligibility for Dexcom G6 and G7 CGM systems. New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Prince Edward Island have recently adapted their respective provincial coverage programs to include or expand coverage for continuous glucose monitors, specifically Dexcom G6 and G7. With more than two decades of pioneering diabetes innovation, Dexcom offers continuous glucose monitoring options that are clinically proven to reduce A1C, improve time in range, and reduce hypoglycemic events1-6. The newest introduction to Canada ? Dexcom G7 ?

is the most accurate CGM system available,2 and provides reliable glucose numbers 24/7 so Canadians make confident diabetes management decisions. The G7 features the smallest Dexcom sensor ever that can be worn comfortably and discreetly and is suitable for people living with all types of diabetes ages two and older, including those who are pregnant.