Dexcom Fun Facts
NASDAQ Ticker Symbol for Dexcom
What is DXCM
The angle that the G7 sensor is inserted from the applicator, don't get this wrong!
What is 90ยบ
The year G6 gained FDA approval
What is 2018
This device works in tandem with Dexcom CGM to constantly regulate blood glucose for the user
What is an insulin pump
CEO
(Chief Executive Officer)
Who is Kevin Sayer
Dexcom was founded this year, it was a good one for partying
What is 1999
Approved total wear time of the Dexcom G7
What is 10 days
In January 2015 Dexcom received FDA approval for these two CGM smartphone apps, which enabled the user to share their data with up to 5 people
What are the "Share" and "Follow" apps
Medical terms for low & high blood sugars
What is Hypoglycemia (low) & Hyperglycemia (high)
COO
(Chief Operating Officer)
Who is Jake Leach
There are over ____ Dexcom employees located all across the globe. Vegeta would be scared.
What is 9,000
Time it takes for the G7 sensor to warm up (calibrate)
What is 30 minutes
The first of the G-series line, this product introduced the color LCD Receiver to the CGM system
What is the Dexcom G4 Platinum
Dexcom is the only iCGM approved to manage this rare form of diabetes seen only during pregnancy
What is gestational diabetes
CFO
(Chief Financial Officer)
Who is Jereme Sylvain
The ladies (and gents) went crazy during the Super Bowl this year, when Nick Jonas made his Dexcom commercial debut
What is 2021
The G7 sensor is waterproof up to this depth
What is 7.8 feet
This year marked Dexcom's first FDA approval for an STS 3-Day Wear sensor
What is 2006
Insulin is produced by this gland in your body
What is the pancreas
CCO
(Chief Commercial Officer)
Who is Teri Lawver
Dexcom was ranked #__ on the Forbes 2023 Best Midsize Employers list
What is #4
The reduction in size of the wearable from G6 to G7
What is 60%
In February 2009 this Dexcom product received FDA approval, it would then go on to be the first Dexcom product to receive a CE Mark
What is the Dexcom Seven Plus
Target HgA1C level for diabetics
What is <7% (<6.5% also accepted)
Late great championship boxer whom, ironically, also had diabetes later on in his life
Who is Sugar Ray Robinson