Just days before the 12 June start of the 80th virtual American Diabetes Association meeting, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) company Dexcom Inc. announced its G6 CGM received a new CE marking in Europe and the launch of its G6 Pro CGM in the US.
ADA 2020: CGM Maker Dexcom Gains CE Mark, Launches G6 Pro While Rivalry With Abbott Builds
Dexcom’s CEO explained the company’s strategy for continued growth, including marketing opportunities for its G6 and G6 Pro continuous glucose monitors and plans for the next-gen G7 CGM.
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