Dexcom G6 CGM: Now in Space with Polaris Dawn Mission

Dexcom, Inc. (Nasdaq: DXCM) has taken its life-changing glucose monitoring system, the G6 CGM, to new heights—literally! The G6 is now on astronauts’ bodies and is involved in the Polaris Dawn mission. This will be the first time Dexcom has been on space travel and a massive leap toward understanding human health in space.

What is the Dexcom G6?

The Dexcom G6 consists of a small wearable device with a tiny sensor that constantly detects a patient’s glucose level. This information is wirelessly sent either to a smart device or a receiver. This eliminates finger pricking and scanning glucose readings. It gives actual data with remote monitoring, allowing for accurate insights into users’ health.

Why is G6 in Space?

Today’s launch of Polaris Dawn heralds a five-day voyage through space. The astronauts will wear the Dexcom G6 to research how space alters glucose levels. That’s huge because the better scientists understand how glucose operates in space, the more they’ll be able to understand human health for the longest missions.

During the mission, astronauts will perform about 40 scientific experiments. Most of them will examine glucose and how space conditions like microgravity, fluid shifts, and blood flow changes affect it. Lab front, a company that supports researchers in collecting health data, is teaming up with Dexcom to analyze this precious information.

Why Is This Important?

Glucose is, therefore, the epitome of understanding how our bodies react to different environments. Glucose research in space will help scientists learn more about how the body reacts to extreme conditions. This information may be useful in improving health both on Earth and during future space missions.

That was put perfectly by Jake Leach, Dexcom’s chief operating officer: “We are so proud to be playing our part in shaping a world where people with diabetes can do anything-even go all the way to space-without their condition holding them back.”

Conclusion

The research resulting from Polaris Dawn will provide scientists with new insights into glucose health. It may offer an innovative advancement in managing conditions such as diabetes on Earth and in space.

A little help from Dexcom G6 goes a long way toward astronauts’ understanding of how space flight affects our bodies and what we can do to stay healthy, no matter where we are.