Real stories from Dexcom Warriors
Every Dexcom Warrior has a story. Meet some of the 25,000 members of the Dexcom Warrior community and see how they’re living their best lives with the help of Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).
A family Warrior story
When Kaleb was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 4, life was difficult for him and his parents. Kaleb’s fear of fingersticks meant his parents weren’t always able to see his glucose levels or know how much insulin to administer. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring with Dexcom G6 changed Kaleb’s diabetes management for the better – without fingersticks†. When Kaleb’s little brother, Micah, was also diagnosed, Kaleb and his parents knew right away how to help.
†Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings.
An athlete Warrior story
Mark Andrews
Dexcom Warrior and professional football player Mark Andrews and his family share their story of how they used the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System to help address an urgent low together as a family. Mark uses the Dexcom G6 to help manage his diabetes, but as he says, “there are no perfect days.” With the Dexcom Share* function and the Dexcom Follow App, Mark’s family was able to see he was experiencing a low and take action to get him the help he needed. To learn more about the Dexcom G6, visit www.dexcom.com.
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How do our Warriors manage their diabetes while doing the things they love?
Tenoa Spencer
Tenoa is a talented choreographer and Dexcom Warrior working in Seattle. He is able to stay on his feet while working out complex dance routines - all without missing a step monitoring his glucose levels.
Fiona Wylde
Dexcom Warrior Fiona is a three-time stand up paddle boarding world champion who has lived with type 1 diabetes since 2015. We caught up with Fiona in her hometown of Hood River, OR, to ask her a few questions. She shared how she’s able to stay at the top of her game as an elite athlete with diabetes
“Having something as easy to understand as the Dexcom G7 has made it incredible for my mom to keep a pulse on my dad's type 2 diabetes. It's something she didn't have before, and I know for a fact she's incredibly grateful for it.”
Annie L., daughter of Leo L., Dexcom Warrior
Get to know more of our Warriors
Meet Joshua V.
Warrior Joshua V. is a technology and lifestyle YouTuber who has a passion for health and wellness. As someone living with diabetes, Joshua was eager to test a Dexcom CGM system on his channel. He immediately fell in love with the device and its features and can now manage his diabetes more efficiently than ever before!
Meet Katie B.
Katie B., an 18-year-old from New Mexico, is a nationally ranked rock climber and has competed on the hit NBC series American Ninja Warrior, winning the show's third women's championship. Even more impressive? Katie does all of this while living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed when she was just 11 years old, she has always chosen not to let diabetes hold her back from chasing her dreams.
Meet Zac H.
Warrior Zac H. is a traveling blues musician and artist, who also has diabetes. Before Dexcom, it was hard for him to stay in range during his performances. He credits Dexcom for allowing him the peace of mind he needs to put on a world-class show every time he’s on stage.
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Meet Marlee F.
Warrior Marlee F. has always taken two things very seriously – her health and her love for soccer. Her Dexcom & Tandem t:slim insulin pump integration has helped her manage her diabetes better than ever before, which in turn allows her to compete at the highest level at the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Our experts are here to help.
BRIEF SAFETY STATEMENT: Failure to use the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the Dexcom CGM do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.