Dexcom Approval in Canada!

5/2/2013

Hi All - Hope everyone is enjoying the shift into Spring! My new move to Vancouver has been great and when the weather is good, probably not a more beautiful city. Moving to Canada was pretty big for me and as I found out to my disappointment, Dexcom was not available in Canada! In my opinion, outside of insulin, there is not a better way to control my blood sugar levels than the Dexcom G4, so I have been using the 3 month supply I got prior to moving sparingly. THINGS ARE CHANGING AS WE SPEAK!

I wanted to provide some exciting news I just read on Dexcom's Q1 earnings call yesterday (<-click link to read). Having used the new Dexcom G4, I am a firm believer in the company, so have purchased shares of the company. I enjoy keeping track on how they are doing from a shareholder perspective and as a customer. Exciting NEWS is that they have received approval from Health Canada, so I should be able to start getting coverage for the sensors in third quarter of this year! Super stoked.

From Earnings call - "On the international front, we (Dexcom) are pleased to report that we have received approval from Health Canada to begin marketing the G4 system in Canada. Our initial approval is for adults only. However, we expect to file supplements seeking pediatric approval later this quarter. Our distributor in Canada expects to commence a limited launch at the beginning of Q3 with the full launch commencing before the end of Q3."

Also, some great news for parents of diabetic children, they are up to some cool stuff for cloud based, mobile and remote monitoring ability. Read below!

From Earnings call - "Many of our future generation products, particularly our mobile and cloud-based products will be very applicable to this market segment. In particular, we continue to make considerable progress on the DexCom share system, a remote monitoring system developed to address the unique challenges faced by caregivers in assisting people with type 1 diabetes.
As a reminder, the DexCom share system is a docking station for the G4 Platinum receiver enabling wireless transmission and glucose information such as the patient’s trend graph and alert notifications from the G4 Platinum to designated recipients, allowing the recipient to view the patient’s data on a smartphone.
For example, a parent could receive their child’s glucose information during the nighttime while they sleep in another room, or during the school day while the parent is at work. It will also have non-pediatric applications such as for a spouse while at work or when traveling. We expect to file the DexCom Share System with the FDA in the third quarter of this year."

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Alanna link

5/2/2013 03:34:05 am

For REAL?!?!?! Oh how AMAZING!

Alison

5/2/2013 04:44:24 am

Oh wow!! I am absolutely thrilled with this new!! Finally!

sarah

5/2/2013 06:37:36 am

That's great news! Disappointing for me seeing as I just purchased the medtronic system, but happy for future CGM purchasers :)

Michael

5/2/2013 11:18:52 pm

Wicked!!!

5/6/2013 09:42:11 pm

Yay, no more trips across the border to get Dex supplies. Even the old 7+ is so much better than the medtronic garbage.

Mike

7/17/2013 11:57:45 am

Can someone tell me when that will happen? any ideas? I want to be on continuous blood monitoring system but the ones available in Canada are all attached to pumps. AND I am currently on the animus pump but there CBGM is not available in Canada also?!?!?!?! So I have to find other means..

Bram

7/27/2013 02:09:05 pm

Hi Mike - Sorry for the delayed response here, but apparently Dexcom will be available in the fall here in Canada. I have yet to see a doctor in Canada since my move, but will be sure to post when I do! Let me know if anything changes on your front!

mike

8/22/2013 06:08:26 am

Hi Bram

LOL recently reading up on other blogs and your name came up. YOUR EVERYWHERE lol. Still checking online everywhere to see if it has been approved(dexcom). And as I am an animas pump user I was happy to see the dexcom and animas are intergrated into one system (animas vibe over seas) and then I had read somewhere else that the dexcom wouldn't be approved until animas came out with the vibe in Canada also?! strange but happy about that as then I wouldn't have to go on with life with TWO electronics stuck to me and Two needles boring into me 24/7
Still excited either way and so impatient Talked to the diabetic nurse yesterday on a routine check up every few months and she also assured me that dexcom will be out in canaada next month(September 2013) AS HER INSIDE MOLES HAVE REVIELED. Thanks for your reply oh ya wait I also emailed dexcom in the states and asked them where I could find out when and where I could buy it in Canada and hhow the supplies were covered by insurances and provincial medicals. They replied within 24 hours and told me they would send me out all the information and keep my email and address when and where I need to go

SO SO SO EXCITED

mike mcdougall

10/4/2013 04:44:45 pm

Miss ya Bram...so much new news have you been keeping up on your blog sight? excited but now worried about costs and any coverage's from extended medical or BC government

10/5/2013 05:28:55 am

Hey Hey mike! thanks for checking in! I am going to be making some more posts here shortly. Now that football season (american!) has started, I am going to commit to posting a new blog on Sundays. Thanks for the motivation! I have been in conversation with the nurse at the endo I am going to see in a couple weeks about how to get supplies. Yes, I am a little worried that it wont make it on the extended medical insurance right away. Things seem to move a little slow up here? I have a number for the dexcom distributor (Animas) and am going to call next week and check in with my insurance company to see when it would be added to our insurance. We will see. thanks again!

8/23/2013 04:48:57 am

Hey Mike - glad to see you back! I have been slacking a bit here on posts and seeing a Endo in Canada. I did see a Dr and got a referral for sometime in Sept. I really stocked up on supplies before I moved to Canada, so haven't really needed anything yet. Awesome you are seeing me on other sites, I should really do some more reading around other blogs. Life has been a bit crazy lately.

Great news on the Dexcom front, but still unclear when/if the animas/dexcom unit will be available in Canada. I certainly hear you when it comes to wearing all kinds of devices and being able to integrate into one would be pretty awesome. I also hear that you will soon be able to get your dexcom readings on your smartphone, how sweet would that be, one less device to carry around. I will keep you posted when I see my endo next month! great to hear from you!

9/17/2013 03:44:50 pm

hey guy just got an email from Dexcom in the states>>>>>>>>

Great news! We have signed a distribution agreement with Animas Canada to represent Dexcom standalone systems in Canada. I am forwarding this email to Richard Forster, National Sales Director, Animas Canada. He will be advising next steps.

Thank you,

Johnny Hernandez

T: 858.875.9725 | C: 858.774.9700

Email: [email protected]

YYYYYAAAAA called Animas Canada right away LOL and well they know as much as I do when I got a rep on the phone. All she could tell me was that they have to figure out some things as producing and distribution factors. LOL and I am on the list to go on one!!!! So excited!!!! So I guess at that time the costs and the coverage's from local provincial governments and extended medical coverage's will also come out then. This is like Christmas for me just waiting for the day. I will make sure to take video and post it!!!! DUDE SO EXCITED one step closer.... will keep you updated

mike
mcdougall
Kelowna BC Canada

Miranda

10/3/2013 09:14:22 am

I just started looking into a new pump and am interested in switching from my Medronic one (that I have been wearing for 8 years) to an Animas but am curious about getting the combined Dexcom CGM/pump deal. By the sounds of this, we are still far from the approval of the combo in Canada? It seems crazy to me that Minimed had built in CGM approval in Canada 9 years ago and it's taking so long for another company to move into the market. Also, noticed you are in Kelowna, me too, small world isn't it?

10/5/2013 05:24:44 am

Hi Miranda - Dexcom is still fairly a new company, but from the sounds of things (other reviews from users), much more preferable to Medtronic. I have only used Dexcom and am extremely happy, but just need to continue to work out the adhesiveness of the sensor. I am actually living in Vancouver, but we are still close. I have yet to do much exploring in Canada, but want to make it out that way soon. Thanks for the insight!

Alisha Wolf - WOLFdiabetes link

9/24/2013 09:38:20 pm

WOW this is fantastic news!! thanks for this article!!!

10/4/2013 06:08:56 am

I just got off the phone with someone from Animas. She said that the coverage for the Animas Vibe got approval from Health Canada shortly after the Dexcom standalone system so they will be processing and releasing the technology that order. Super exciting!

10/4/2013 04:43:10 pm

Thanks Miranda for your post. After I read it I called Animas Canada also. So they told me the stand alone will be available in Mid novemberish. And the Animas Vibe Will be available sometime Jan/Feb 2014(no Promises)....BUT healthcare Canada said yes but BC Fair Pharmacare won't cover any part, and there is no word yet about Extended medical coverage's yet. She said that one extended medical wanted 3 years of blood sugars so their doctor could approve if the patient was a good candidate for the Animas Vibe or not?!?!?!?!??! REALLY How do we know if he has any diabetes Education and not some doctor that they paid for off the street?????? ANyways no word yet but will keep you guys updated

Mike
Kelowna BC Canada

10/5/2013 05:31:32 am

Mike/Miranda - I am so appreciative for your comments and I am sure others are as well. It seems to be quite the confusing topic when asking the doctors office to take a look. I have more accurate info from you guys! This is awesome and why I started this blog in the first place. Thanks for your help and for sharing!

LindaV

10/10/2013 01:27:47 am

I have been pumping for 8+ yrs but with changes to Alberta Health care now finally covering cost of pumps and supplies it has allowed me to explore new options for CGM to better my control.. I am a current Medtronic user (I have the 512 model a non CGM) but never used the CGM options as price was prohibitive and reviews were poor. I am actually thinking of switching to Ping pump for remote capabilities and waterproof feature.
I really like Dexcom G4 and think I will stay with separate systems despite more things to keep track of as I heard new Vibe does not have remote either like Ping.and I like other things separate devices provide. Most of info I have been reading about CGM is so old (despite only reading posts that are 1 yr old) as technology is changing so fast so I really appreciate these more recent posts.
Keep them coming as I could really need more pros and cons of CGM so I can make a decision and feel great about it.

Clint

6/2/2014 07:45:11 am

Dexcom has been an awful company to work with. I have had terrible technical support. The products keep breaking and I have spent around 3 grand over the last 100 days (give or take) No fast response, rude, overworked employees and products that break often. I would highly suggest going with any other pump company. I also had three weeks with blood readings between 50-300% up or down of all other testing kits. I was told that it was impossible by an angry employee. Animas is great but they will not help if you do not have a pump with your dexcom. I would suggest not using any products made by Dexcom. I am hoping Animas can help me but if they can't I will be moving to Medtronics.

Not to complain. They told me the customer support would be fast and reliable which it is not.

Thank, David

7/7/2014 05:03:59 am

Sad day :( there is no coverage for me through extend medical or the government at this time. So looks as though I will still be on the pump alone:(:(:(:(

sid

2/2/2015 07:20:32 am

so unfortunate that Dexcom Share is not available in Canada

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.

Dexcom Approval in Canada!

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