Introducing the 2024 Dexcom U Class
Dexcom U has returned for another season! This unique NIL Ambassador program is made up of collegiate athletes who live with diabetes and excel in their respective sports. Dexcom U strives to support athletes with diabetes while demonstrating how Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology like Dexcom G7, can help athletes achieve and maintain control of their diabetes while competing at the highest level.
An exclusive program dedicated to athletes with diabetes
Dexcom U remains the only NIL program dedicated to supporting college athletes with diabetes.
This innovative program is not just about recognition; it's a celebration of resilience and determination. With the Dexcom U program, athletes have a platform to share their experiences, break misconceptions, and inspire others just like them.
Let’s show our support!
Dexcom U is a Dexcom Warrior program that exudes a powerful representation of how modern technology can help athletes with diabetes to pursue their dreams at the collegiate level. Our goal is to continue inspiring people with diabetes who currently play sports, want to pursue sports, or participate in physical activities,
to not let diabetes hold them back.
Tips for People with Diabetes from Dexcom U Athletes
Prioritize hydration, take charge of your health, and surround yourself with a strong support network – these are just a few of the invaluable tips from our Dexcom U Warriors! No matter your experience level, discover how our Dexcom U athletes successfully balance diabetes management while competing at the highest level.
Dexcom U Camp and Media Day
This past summer, Dexcom hosted the first Dexcom U Sports Camp. The camp provided an opportunity to ignite mentorship between professional athletes, Dexcom U college athletes, and aspiring young athletes with diabetes, showcasing Dexcom’s ongoing commitment to empower people to take control of health.
Educational resources
The heart of Dexcom U is to help correct these common misconceptions surrounding diabetes in sports. Through this program, we want to show those living with diabetes that
anything is possible, including managing your diabetes while pursuing your passion for sports or staying active. We’ve created resources for parents, coaches, teammates, and friends to provide them with the necessary tools to best support those in their circle living with diabetes.
Educational articles
How to manage diabetes with food and diet
Get helpful and practical tips on your food choices to better manage your
glucose levels.
Exercise tips from a dietitian living with diabetes
Learn how exercise can affect your glucose and easier ways to manage your glucose levels while staying active.
Pay it Forward: Dexcom U Athletes Mentor Next Generation with Diabetes
Discover how Amber Jackson, soccer player with type 1 diabetes, offers mental support and mentors young athletes at the Dexcom U Sports Camp in San Diego.
Meet our 2024 Dexcom U athletes
Amber Jackson
A dual-sport collegiate athlete at the University of Louisville. As a forward for the soccer team and a steeplechaser for track and field, she credits her Dexcom CGM as a way to keep herself healthy, active, and on top of her game.
Ava DeStefon
A Division 1 competitive cheerleader at Clemson University. Diagnosed with diabetes at age 5, she credits it for building her into the person and athlete she is today.
Ben Mirisch
I am a freshman, playing division 1 water polo at the University of Southern California. I was diagnosed with Type one diabetes when I was 16 years old. I am very excited to be a part of Dexcom U to have platform to share my story and inspire others.
Bri Carrasquillo
Plays for the University of Oregon Division 1 Lacrosse team. She uses her Dexcom CGM & Omnipod insulin pump to manage her diabetes with confidence on the field and off.
Caleb Fauria
Competing as a tight end on the Division 1 University of Delaware Football team. He hopes to show the younger generation of athletes with diabetes that they can still achieve their goals.
Dante Vasquez
A half back for Springfield College. He says Dexcom CGM has allowed him to live with less stress because can always view what his glucose levels are doing which ultimately allows him to perform at his best.
Isaac Traudt
A power forward for the D1 Creighton University basketball team. During games, at night, and in everyday life, Issac finds comfort in always knowing his numbers with Dexcom CGM.
Jaci Carpenter
Jaci was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on 10/10/10 at seven years old and is now a member of the Florida Gulf Coast beach volleyball team. She believes people living with diabetes can excel at athletics, often at a high level due to the lessons learned along the way.
Sign up for Dexcom U and become a Dexcom Warrior
Want to get involved? Share your experience living with diabetes with your circle and the diabetes community. Help in spreading the message about how your diabetes diagnosis doesn’t or didn’t stop you from achieving your goals.
If you’re interested in joining the team, sign up to become a Dexcom Warrior and make sure to state your interest to join “Dexcom U” within the sign-up form. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your diabetes journey.
1 T1 Aspirations & Physical Activity research, dQ&A Market Research Inc., September 2022