Dexcom U Kicks off 2023 Season With Expanded Roster of Athletes With Diabetes, Building on First-of-its-Kind NIL Program
19 Setembro 2023 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
- In its second season, the 2023 Dexcom U roster consists of 20
athletes with diabetes across 10 sports, 20 colleges, and includes
11 new team members
- Expanded program gives these collegiate athletes a platform to
share their stories, serve as role models and inspire other people
with diabetes
DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), the global leader in real-time
continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes, announced
today the launch of the second season of Dexcom U, the first-ever
NIL (name, image, likeness) program exclusively for college
athletes with diabetes, which had its inaugural season last
year.
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Dexcom U kicks off 2023 season with
expanded roster of athletes with diabetes, building on
first-of-its-kind NIL program. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Dexcom U is a unique NIL program that was created in response to
a 2022 survey which found that improving representation for people
with diabetes can inspire future generations of athletes living
with the condition. With about 17% of student athletes at Division
I institutions participating in NIL activities in 20221 and that
number expected to grow, Dexcom U is still the only NIL program
designed to celebrate college athletes with diabetes and inspire
people with diabetes who have athletic dreams of their own.
Throughout the last year, athletes on the Dexcom U inaugural
roster participated in 381 collegiate competitions with the help of
Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. The impact
of the program is set to expand in 2023 as the roster size grows by
43%.
“In response to last year’s launch, we heard from parents of
young children, coaches and athletes with diabetes who felt seen
through the stories of Dexcom U athletes,” said Teri Lawver,
Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer at Dexcom.
“We’re thrilled to expand the program in year two and continue
celebrating these inspirational collegiate athletes while proving
that diabetes does not have to hold you back.”
Dexcom not only understands the pivotal role technology plays in
helping athletes with diabetes feel and perform at their best, but
also the importance of support from others who understand what it’s
like to strive for athletic excellence while managing diabetes. A
Dexcom survey showed nearly half (48%) of adults with Type 1
diabetes and parents to children with diabetes believe that being
aware of a professional or top amateur athlete or celebrity with
Type 1 diabetes would be very beneficial for a newly diagnosed
individual,2 which is why mentorship continues to be a cornerstone
of the program.
The Dexcom U 2023 roster consists of 20 athletes, including 11
new teammates, all who rely on Dexcom CGM to track their glucose
levels* and manage their diabetes:
- Amber Jackson, Track & Field, University of
Louisville
- Ava DeStefon, Cheerleading, Clemson University
- Beau Corrales, Football, Texas State University
- Bri Carrasquillo, Lacrosse, Yale University
- Bryce Frederick, Baseball, Towson University
- Cade Brown, Baseball, Murray State University
- Caleb Fauria, Football, University of Colorado
- Dante Vasquez, Football, Springfield College
- Isaac Traudt, Basketball, Creighton University
- Jaime Ferrer, Baseball, Florida State University
- Jaxon Dowell, Golf, University of Oklahoma
- Jessica Walter, Softball, Providence College
- Joshua Meriwether, Football, Tennessee State
University
- Leo Giannoni, Baseball, Columbus State University
- Madison Moraja, Track & Field, North Carolina State
University
- Marlee Fray, Soccer, University of Texas at San
Antonio
- Nicholas Hahne, Cheerleading, University of Notre
Dame
- Paris Husic, Track & Field, Wake Forest
University
- Raegan Lantz, Volleyball, Miami University
- Tristan Wakefield, Rowing, Syracuse University
“I’m elated to come back for my second year and continue to show
I can accomplish anything while living with diabetes,” said Bri
Carrasquillo, Lacrosse player at Yale University and second-year
member of Dexcom U. “My Dexcom CGM allows me to play at my highest
level, while giving me, my coaches and family peace of mind by
tracking my glucose levels through the Follow app.† I feel it’s
important to educate others about the tools available that have
made such a difference in my diabetes management.”
As part of the program, Dexcom has created educational resources
for athletes with diabetes as well as for parents, coaches and
teammates so they can better understand the disease and how to
support the people with diabetes in their lives. Resources include
first-hand advice from Dexcom U athletes as well as tips for
managing diabetes, exercise and mental wellbeing – on and off the
field.
“It’s a privilege to join such a special group of athletes and
shed light on the important mission of Dexcom U,” said Dante
Vasquez, football player Springfield College and first-year member
of the program. “Not only does being part of Dexcom U give me
confidence to perform at my highest levels with my Dexcom G7, but
it empowers me to be a mentor and inspire the next generation of
athletes with diabetes.”
To learn more about Dexcom U and access the educational
resources, visit dexcom.com/DexcomU.
About Dexcom, Inc.
Dexcom, Inc. empowers people to take real-time control of health
through innovative continuous glucose monitoring systems.
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., and with operations across
Europe and select parts of Asia/Oceania, Dexcom has emerged as a
leader of diabetes care technology. By listening to the needs of
users, caregivers, and providers, Dexcom works to simplify and
improve diabetes management around the world. For more information
on Dexcom, visit Dexcom.com.
1 Student-Athlete Insights, January 2023 2 Dexcom, U.S. data on
file, September 2022 * For a list of compatible devices, visit
www.dexcom.com/compatibility. † Compatible smartphone and internet
connection required
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