Dexcom Tries To Close Gap On Abbott in CGM

The continuous glucose monitoring space is expanding fast enough to accommodate two big players. Both Dexcom and Abbott recorded double-digit sales growth during the last quarter.

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Dexcom and Abbott are both racing to gain control of the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) market in 2023.

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