Exec Chat: Dexcom’s CEO Bullish On Year Ahead With G7 CGM Launch, Dexcom One CGM Expansion

In an interview with Medtech Insight following the J.P. Morgan Health Care Conference, Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer discussed marketing plans for the next-generation G7 continuous glucose monitoring system and for the simpler CGM, Dexcom One, and outlined plans ahead.

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DexCom, Inc. reported “lighter than usual results” during the fourth quarter dealing with COVID-related headwinds, but Wells Fargo analyst Larry Biegelsen remains upbeat that the upcoming launch of the next-generation G7 continuous glucose monitoring device could turn out to be a major catalyst for the San Diego, CA-based CGM maker.

On 10 January, Dexcom reported preliminary fourth-quarter revenue of about $698m, which were in line with Dexcom’s guidance and...

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