![]() The pilot was showcased this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. “The insights that CGM and this program provide can drive significant value to both patients and care providers in helping to better manage diabetes.” “Dexcom is thrilled to work with UnitedHealthcare to bring this program to people living with diabetes,” Steve Pacelli, Dexcom’s EVP of strategy and corporate development, added. “Continuous glucose monitoring can be a game changer for people enrolled in our Medicare Advantage plans, as the data can be translated into personalized information that can be acted upon in real time.” “With more than 27 million people nationwide living with Type II diabetes there is urgent need to address this epidemic in new ways,” Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement, said in prepared remarks. Participating in the program also gives people access to personalized diabetes coaching and an activity tracker, the companies reported this week. ![]() People using UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plan are eligible to use Dexcom’s mobile continuous glucose monitoring system to track their blood sugar levels. UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) and Dexcom (NSDQ: DXCM) are joining forces to launch an individualized glucose management pilot program to help people with Type II diabetes manage their condition in real-time using wearable tech. 17 to include confirmation of Fitbit’s participation.
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