Supporting You
At Every Stage
Growing a tiny human can be exhausting.
Your diabetes management doesn’t need to be.
The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System shows you where your glucose levels are and where they are heading so you can stay in control. All with zero fingersticks* or scanning.
NHS funding for CGM is available to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes (T1D).§
Download the leaflet below and talk to your diabetes healthcare team about Dexcom CGM.
The Benefits of Dexcom CGM
Tight glycaemic management is never more important than when you are expecting. Dexcom G6 can help give you the power to stay in control:
High and Low Alerts
Babies aren’t great at giving warnings about a kick to the ribs or a punch in the bladder...but the Dexcom G6 customisable alerts can let you know if your glucose is going too high or too low helping you to stay in range.
Share Data
Widen your support network by sharing readings and alerts with loved ones who can help you stay aware of changing glucose levels.‡
Urgent Low Soon Alerts
You have enough to think about, growing a baby. Dexcom G6 real-time CGM has a predictive Urgent Low Soon alert that can warn you up to 20 minutes before a serious low – so you can take action to avoid it.
Just found out you’re pregnant?
Congratulations! You’ve got this mama. It’s important to maintain tight glycaemic control during pregnancy but hormones can make control a challenge. Pregnancy is challenging enough!
Speak to your diabetes healthcare team about accessing the Dexcom G6 realtime CGM System – NHS funding for CGM is available to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and those who are on insulin therapy.§
Download the leaflet below and talk to your diabetes healthcare team about Dexcom CGM.
Take control before you conceive!
When you have type 1 diabetes, attaining tight control of your glucose levels is even more important when trying to concieve - the NHS advises that doing so can reduce the risks for mother and baby.
Let Dexcom assist you in taking care of your diabetes management so you can get back to picking out names!
Try our Starter Kit and get all you need for up to 30 days of wear.† Don’t forget to speak to you Diabetes Healthcare Team about NHS funding once you fall pregnant.
Hear Olivia's Story
Olivia tragically lost her first baby at 8 weeks pregnant at a time when she was experiencing but not registering an increased number of hyperglycaemic events.
During her second pregnancy, she started using Dexcom CGM, which helped her to keep tighter glycaemic control and spend more time in range. She welcomed her little boy in September 2019.
Meet Dexcom, the real-time CGM system
1. Simple Auto-Applicator - a one-touch applicator easily inserts a small sensor just beneath the skin.
2. Sensor and Transmitter - a slim sensor continuously measures glucose levels just beneath the skin and sends data wirelessly to a display device through a transmitter.
3. Display Device - An Apple or Android compatible smart device† or touch screen receiver displays real-time glucose data.
To learn more about the Dexcom G6 Components and setup please read the
Dexcom G6 Start Here Guide or view our Training Resources.
Ready to take the next step?
Speak to your
diabetes healthcare team
NHS funding for CGM is available to pregnant women with type 1 diabetes.§
Download the leaflet below and talk to your diabetes healthcare team about Dexcom CGM.
Still have questions
about Dexcom G6?
Speak to one of our customer advisors.
Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:30
Friday 09:00 - 16:00
UK: 0800 0315 761
IE: 1800 827 603
[email protected]
*If your glucose alerts and readings from the Dexcom G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
†Display devices sold separately. For a list of compatible devices, please visit dexcom.com/compatibility. The optional receiver (£290) may be purchased separately through the Dexcom Store.
‡Internet connectivity required for data sharing. Following requires the use of the Follow App. Followers should always confirm readings on the Dexcom G6 App or Receiver before making treatment decisions.
§CGM should be offered to pregnant ladies with type 1 diabetes in Scotland, England & Wales.
