Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems provide real-time glucose readings, throughout the day and night, allowing people with diabetes to know their glucose levels and trends with a touch of a button. CGM is a unique technology that has been proven through clinical studies to help improve diabetes management and clinical outcomes as well as maintain that improvement over time. If CGM is worn on a near-daily basis, the on-going benefits are:

Reduction in Haemoglobin A1c without increasing low blood glucose events¹
Reduced time spent in the high and low glucose ranges¹
Reduced events of severe hypoglycaemia (<3.1mmol/L)¹
More time in your target glucose ranges¹

NEW Dexcom G6

Dexcom G6 is the latest technology in the Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) range.

The need for blood glucose meter calibrations is eliminated, meaning you can make treatment decisions with zero fingerpricks*!
Slimmer+ and water-resistant sensor indicated for 10-day sensor wear!
Approved for use on an Apple or Android compatible smart device^
Patients can share their data with up to 5 followers/loved ones
Approved for use in children 2 years and older
Customised alarms with a fixed 3.1 mmol/L hypo alert feature
Compatible with Tandem t:slim X2 Insulin Pump with Basal-IQ Technology

*If your glucose alerts and readings from the G6 do not match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.

More information at www.nzmsdiabetes.co.nz

_{1. JDRF CGM Study Group. Diabetes Care. 2009. 32(11): 2047-2049.}^For a list of compatible devices, visit www.dexcom.com/compatibility. Dexcom updates its compatibility list regularly. Important: Please review specific OS range set(s) to determine compatibility prior to purchasing Dexcom G6. We also recommend turning "auto-install updates" off in order to avoid compatibility issues when operating system platforms are rolled out. +The Dexcom G6 Sensor and Transmitter are water resistant and may be submerged under eight feet (2.4 metres) of water for up to 24 hours without failure when properly installed.

Our People

Kirstin Brown

Division Manager

Kirstin has an MBA and 20 years experience in the Medical Device Sector. Before joining NZMS in 2020 she worked for Cardinal Health in the APAC Mergers and Acquisitions Team, as Head of Programmes and Strategy for Australia and New Zealand. Her expertise is in new launches, strategic growth and organisational transformation. She manages our Diabetes, Diagnostic Point of Care and Allergy Divisions.

Igor Obradovic

Product Manager

Diagnostic & Point of Care Division

Igor graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Auckland in 2008. Prior to joining NZMS in 2015, he spent 6 years working in medical laboratories with a focus on quality and productivity improvement. His role at NZMS involves managing the product portfolios across the Diagnostic and Diabetes divisions as well as developing and maintaining customer relationships and introducing customers to new products that represent the latest technology in medical diagnostics and immunotherapy based therapeutics.

Tracy Shores

National Sales Manager

Tracy has a BSc in Chemistry and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business, both from Auckland University. Tracy has held several senior management roles within the pharmaceutical and medical device industries and has worked in the NZ Healthcare industry for over 30 years. Tracy has held several national roles managing teams to deliver key outcomes for their customers and commercial targets.

Kevin Holwill

Territory Manager

Diabetes Division

Kevin graduated with a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing and completed New Zealand Nursing Council Registration in 1997. He completed his Bachelor of Nursing Degree from Eastern Institute of Technology in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand in 2003. Prior to joining NZMS Kevin worked in various sales roles in both the United Kingdom and New Zealand. His role at NZMS involves managing the sales of our Diabetes Portfolio into the Wellington and Lower North Island territories.

Courtney Giddens

Inside Sales Manager

Diagnostic & Point of Care Division

Courtney is responsible for managing our Inside Sales team. Courtney has a background in Biomedical Science and has been working with NZMS for several years across our Diagnostic and Point of Care and Diabetes Division. Courtney has used her experience for building relationships and offering technical support in the Diabetes field as a Territory Manager and is excited and passionate about growing the division and improving patient outcomes through education and engagement of our leading-edge technology.

Debbie Tuck

Territory Manager

Debbie trained and worked as a Dietitian before completing a Post Graduate Diploma in Management Studies at the University of Waikato. She has worked in various sales roles within the healthcare sector including medical nutrition and diabetes. Prior to joining NZMS Debbie worked as a product specialist for Nutricia Ltd responsible for the Paediatric, Allergy and Metabolic portfolios. Her role at NZMS involves managing the sales of Diabetes products throughout the North Auckland, Hawkes Bay and Nelson/Marlborough regions.

Karyne Coker

Teritory Manager

Karyne has spent more than 20 years of her career as a Registered Nurse, both in South Africa and in New Zealand. She has always had a passion for diabetes care, having grown up in a family of diabetics, and becoming a Type 1 herself a few years ago. Karyne is in awe about the range of diabetes technology available today, and is very excited to be part of a team of like-minded, passionate people.

Katie Lee

Territory Manager - Business Development Associate

Katie graduated from AUT with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing. She has a comprehensive background in both public and commercial healthcare. Her career has predominantly focused on training and supporting patients and healthcare professionals within the chronic healthcare setting. Prior to joining NZMS Katie worked in a sales role managing a national renal/dialysis portfolio. Her role at NZMS involves managing the sales of diabetes products throughout the Auckland region.

Melanie Brixton

Territory Manager

Melanie is a comprehensive registered nurse, graduating in 1992. Prior to joining NZMS Melanie worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 20 years, working in numerous different therapeutic areas. It is important to Melanie to work within the health sector and she really enjoys working with healthcare professionals. Melanie is very excited about the opportunity to work in the Diabetes space and especially with patients managing their Diabetes on a daily basis.

Patrick Archibald

Commercial Operations

Patrick completed his Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato. He’s spent the last 10 years working in customer operations roles, with a focus on exceptional service and compassion in a high care environment. Patrick joined NZMS back in 2020. His current role involves facilitating easy access of NZMS Diabetes’s products direct to customers.

Jill Hutchinson

Diabetes Customer Success Manager

Jill has a diverse background ranging from PR, event management and sales. Until recently she ran her own company which offered event management, office admin, and virtual assistance work services which she juggled alongside busy Business Development and Sales roles. Her role at NZMS involves managing the NZMS Diabetes Legends Loyalty Programme and customer service for the Tandem t:slim insulin pumps.

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