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What is Walgreens relationship with Dexcom?

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Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring systems are now available through Walgreens pharmacies. These systems help empower patients manage their health and take control of their diabetes.

Where should I wear my Dexcom G6 sensor?

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All patients can wear the sensor on their abdomen. Patients ages 2 to 17 can also wear their sensor on their upper buttocks.

What alarms and alerts are available?

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Dexcom sends one urgent alarm and several custom alerts:

• Urgent Low Alarm at 55 mg/dL
• Urgent Low Soon Alert when the user will be 55 mg/dL in less than 20 minutes
• The Low Alert notifies when readings are below the target glucose range
• The High Alert notifies when readings are above the target glucose range