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The only CGM system that falls within this classification\u00a0is\u00a0Dexcom\u2019s G5 CGM System, which received\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/asweetlife.org\/fda-approves-dexcom-g5-cgm-for-insulin-dosing\/\">FDA approval for insulin dosing last month.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis landmark CMS Ruling will make available the most important technology in diabetes management to the Medicare population,\u201d said Kevin Sayer, Dexcom President and Chief Executive Officer. \u201cWe are pleased with this important step forward and we look forward to working with Medicare on implementing coverage in the coming months to ensure beneficiaries have access to this life-saving device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Medtronic\u2019s CGM has not\u00a0received FDA approval for dosing and therefore will not be included in this category and will not, at this time, be covered by 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