"New Dexcom software achieves critical milestone in measured accuracy for continuous glucose monitoring
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dexcom, Inc., (NASDAQ:DXCM), a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved new software for the Dexcom G4® PLATINUM CGM. The new Software 505 features the same advanced algorithm as used in artificial pancreas research around the world. The software will impact the performance of the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM, already considered the most accurate CGM system on the market today. The software will be made available free of charge to adult patients using the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM."
Repeat: The software will be made available free of charge to adult patients using the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM. NO WAY! I am so excited to have an even MORE accurate Dexcom! MORE? This is such exciting news!
"Now, Dexcom G4 PLATINUM is the first and only CGM system on the market with a single-digit MARD (Mean Absolute Relative Difference) measurement, below 10 percent. MARD is the standard industry measurement of accuracy, where a lower MARD reflects higher accuracy. With the new software, healthcare providers, patients and caregivers will now have glucose readings from a sensor that are closest yet to lab accuracy. The combination of the new software with the CGM advantages of real-time trends, speed and direction provides a complete picture of the patient's glucose activity."
Dexcom you deserve a GIANT hug, this accomplishment is huge for me and for every single person with Diabetes.
Ok to get the upgrade go here: Www.dexcom.com/faq/dexcom-update-tool/overview
or here: http://www.dexcom.com/dexcom-g4-platinum
I got the run down from Dexcom, you have to upload your data to Dexcom Studio FIRST because it wipes it out. Also you have to stop your current sensor, be sure to write down your transmitter ID because you have to re-enter it. Follow the directions to upgrade your software, then you can start the sensor again and wait the two hours!
I am uploading the new software right now! Holy cow! Ok I am done upgrading the software now I wait 2 hours to see what happens!
Here is the direct link to the file to download: http://www.dexcom.com/software/FWUpdate1/en-US/setup.exe
Here are the directions:
