In 1999, Dexcom's founders recognized a critical gap in diabetes management: the traditional finger-prick method provided only snapshots of glucose levels, leaving people with diabetes unable to understand trends or make informed decisions in real-time. This insight sparked the creation of Dexcom - a company determined to transform how people monitor and manage their glucose. From those early days, Dexcom pioneered continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology, launching its first CGM system in 2006 and setting the standard for real-time glucose sensing.
Today, Dexcom stands as a global leader in diabetes care technology, having helped eliminate more than 11 billion finger pricks worldwide. With over 8,000 employees across 52 countries, Dexcom's innovative CGM systems have transformed the daily lives of millions, empowering them to live more confidently and feel more in control of their health. The company's mission extends beyond diabetes management - to empower people to take control of their overall health through personalized, actionable insights. Built on core values of listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable, Dexcom continues to push boundaries, recently introducing direct-to-watch functionality and expanding access to life-changing glucose monitoring technology. Their Dexcom Warrior community of over 20,000 users worldwide stands testament to the profound impact of their technology on real lives.