I think this capitalism thing is working great; don't you? /s
this post was submitted on 16 Oct 2026
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This is fucked, and I hope Dexcom gets sued into oblivion
Class action, everyone will get $17, they make tenfold that amount by misusing and selling the data of the 99% that hit agree
Sorry, you (probably) agreed to binding arbitration. No class actions or even public spectacle allowed
Sometimes a dude just needs to pace outside a hotel at 5am
Thanks for the post, I’ll let my diabetic family members know. I know this isn’t on my sisters radar yet.
Have disseminated to the core healthcare worker subs ty for drawing attention to this.
Not that the problem isn't a problem, because it is, but: I use the Dexcom G7 (as a type II) and for anyone concerned about this, you can get a receiver - a little device that will show the readings. It's more convenient on the phone (although the phone app FUCKING SUCKS DONKEY BALLS.........), but you don't have to use the phone. With my insurance, it was $50, so that'll vary, but it's an option.
As soon as a terms and conditions show up that isn't about open source licensing, you know the provider is an abusive fuck that will happily kill you if it would make them money
I'm so glad I don't need one anymore. This is horrible.
People (justifiably) blame insurance companies for the bullshit of the medical industry, but the entirety of the of it from provider facilities, to pharmacy, etc. is happy to enable it to nickel and dime for as much money as possible.
The price hikes of Medical services in the US functionally happen in a way similar to the cost of college education: Loaners and universities both benefit from rising cost of tuition, and enable each other to increase. Replace Loaners with Insurance, and universities with providers. The common denominator here is: For fucking profit.
