Terumo Announces Change in Indication for Dexcom G6 CGM System in Japan
Terumo Corporation (TSE: 4543) today announces that the indication for the Dexcom G6 CGM System has changed in Japan as of May 10, 2022. With this new indication, the Dexcom G6 CGM System will be the only real-time continuous glucose monitoring system (RT-CGM) in Japan that can be used principally for day-to-day management of blood glucose levels without the adjunctive use of a blood glucose meter. Terumo holds the exclusive distribution agreement rights to distribute this product in Japan, and it has been available for Japanese patients with diabetes since 2021.