Dexcom Warriors | Meet Dexcom heroes and read their stories!

Heather D.

Heather is no common Warrior! What most people don’t do once in their life, Heather does regularly… skydiving*! She is also a mother to twin boys, and started a Type 1 diabetes support group for individuals in her Tennessee area. Her goal is to comfort and encourage other people with diabetes that they are not alone!

Favorite Dexcom Feature: “My favorite Dexcom G6 feature is definitely the Share app that my husband has on his phone. I am a very brittle diabetic that goes from severe low to severe high so quickly. With the app, my husband can see^† where my glucose levels are, and call me to make sure I’m awake and such.”

^{* Stable internet connection required}
^{† Dexcom CGM Systems are permitted for use between altitudes of ~1,300 and 13,800 feet.}
Dan P.

Dan is a zoo aquarist, giving dive shows and presentations to school groups. He explains his Dexcom system to the kids and how it helps him with his diabetes, and encourages kids with T1D that they can be anything they want. Dan uses his Dexcom G6 to know his levels before and during his dives, and when he is approaching a low! He isn’t the only member of his family relying on a CGM. Together, he and his wife rely on Dexcom system and each other to conquer their diabetes.

Favorite Dexcom Feature: “My favorite feature has been that Dexcom G6 can go into the water which allows me to wear it at all times at work^‡. My new favorite feature is using my Samsung^§ phone to read my numbers instead of using the receiver.”

^{‡ The Dexcom G6 Sensor and Transmitter are water-resistant and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.}
^{§ For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility.}

Kaden H.

Wearing Dexcom G6, Kaden feels confident in himself. As a 12-year-old he is involved with football, baseball, drama club, choir and is a member of National Junior Honor Society. He is a straight-A student who aspires to someday work for NASA! Kaden’s favorite Dexcom G6 feature is that he is able to prevent lows when he sees the arrow trending down, so he's always ready to hit the field.

From Kaden’s mom, using Dexcom G6 "helps my son to just be a kid and not have to miss out on playing football or baseball! Kaden is proud to be a Dexcom Warrior!"
Piet D.

Piet's parents, Erin and Jacob, love the high and low alarms to know how their three-year-old son is trending. With the Dexcom G6, bedtime is a breeze for them and they can enjoy full nights of sleep.

From Piet’s parents, "Type 1 diabetes has taught us to be a much braver version of ourselves we never knew was possible; because of Type 1 diabetes, we no longer take things for granted. The Dexcom system is a part of our family now. We never leave home without it and loves it fiercely. The Dexcom system has given us back some normalcy in our everyday lives, and we couldn’t imagine being without it."

Maxim S.

Superstar Maxim Speed is taking the world by storm with his undeniable soccer skills. Maxim began playing in Hawaii when he was only three years old, and after being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age seven, he has used his Dexcom system to stay healthier with his diabetes, focused and determined to chase his soccer dreams. In his spare time, Maxim enjoys training for soccer and spending time with friends and family. Among his athletic accomplishments, the young athlete has raised $100,000 for diabetes charities and plenty of awareness among his social media followers.

Favorite feature: No calibrations*

^{* If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.}
Brooks S.

Brooks Sweet is a four-time College All American lacrosse star, MVP of the 1982 USA Lacrosse games, voted Player of the World, and has lived with diabetes over 45 years. With the help of Dexcom CGM, he has been able to maintain impeccable heath and has been a lacrosse coach for the past 25 years! Brooks educates hundreds of young athletes every year through his own lacrosse camps.

“With the Dexcom system, I have been able to maintain my active lifestyle playing sports, sleeping better, eating better and so much more.”
Ragan S.

Ragan is a competitive cheerleader who doesn’t let her diabetes get in the way of her athletic achievements. Ragan is a ‘flyer’ on her cheer team, who has received a bid to nationals and world cheer competitions. She is a rockstar young athlete who balances school, life, loved ones, celiac disease and Type 1 diabetes. She wants to become an endocrinology nurse, training and educating others on disorders of the endocrine system such as diabetes.

Favorite feature: Ragan loves the ease of insertion, especially the G6. Meanwhile, her mom favors the Follow app so she can monitor Ragan’s levels around the clock!

Erin M.

Erin is a 20-year-old nursing student aspiring to work in diabetes healthcare. She is an active member on a search and rescue dive team* run by her father, a fellow T1D, and serves as a Patient Care Tech and Nursing Assistant in a high school special education program. Erin is also a professional horse trainer and rider, teaching lessons and managing equestrian summer camps. She is a guiding hand to her younger sister, who is also a Dexcom G6 user. Erin strives to continue encouraging and educating others in the diabetes community, and wishes to use her personal experience to care for others in her position.

Favorite Dexcom Feature: Using the Share^‡ feature with her father and sister

^{* The Dexcom G6 Sensor and Transmitter are water-resistant and may be submerged under eight feet of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.}
^{‡ Separate follow app required}
Jonathan T.

Jonathan is a 26-year-old Baylor Graduate, competing in track and field and cross country throughout his college career. He was even awarded the Big XII Scholar-Athlete of the Year in cross country! Now a medical student at the Stanford School of Medicine, Jonathan is designing a Diabetes 101 course for medical students. He hopes to teach practical skills for treatment and educate students on up-to-date research.

"During each chapter of my life, using the Dexcom system has helped me to reach my goals safely, efficiently and with more peace of mind. During college, the Dexcom system helped me manage my glucose on 20+ mile long runs in Texas heat. During my time at Stanford, it has helped me to maintain my glucose in range during long surgical procedures and intricate operations. I can only imagine it will continue to be a game-changer."

Paul R.

Adventurist Paul enjoys traveling, climbing, mountaineering, trail running, hiking, and backpacking deep into the Sierras. He plans to take small groups of Type 1s on educational hiking trips, where he can share techniques and solutions for people with Type 1 diabetes in the backcountry. Paul encourages other Type 1s to get outside, get off the grid and show the world that they can thrive in the outdoors!

"The Dexcom CGM system has literally changed the game for this diabetic outdoor adventurer. It lets me know where my blood glucose is heading before I do, and that's really saying something, for a Type 1 who makes treks over mountain ranges, this real-time monitoring is my number one essential in the back country."

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Heather D.

Dan P.

Kaden H.

Piet D.

Maxim S.

Brooks S.

Ragan S.

Erin M.

Jonathan T.

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