Dexcom Brings Mentorship to Centerfield, Welcomes New, Star Athletes to Its Ground-breaking NIL Program Dexcom U
Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM) has launched the third season of Dexcom U, its NIL program for college athletes with diabetes. The 2024 roster includes 20 athletes across 12 sports from 18 colleges, all using Dexcom CGM technology. The program has expanded its mentorship initiatives, including the first-ever Dexcom U Sports Camp, bringing together professional athletes, Dexcom U members, and young athletes with diabetes.
Dexcom U aims to inspire and educate the diabetes community through representation and mentorship. The program provides free educational resources for athletes, parents, coaches, and teammates to better understand diabetes management in sports. Notable additions to the roster include Shelomi Sanders, a basketball player at Alabama A&M, highlighting the program's commitment to diverse representation in collegiate athletics.
Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM) ha lanciato la terza stagione di Dexcom U, il suo programma NIL per gli atleti universitari con diabete. Il roster del 2024 include 20 atleti di 12 sport provenienti da 18 college, tutti utilizzando la tecnologia Dexcom CGM. Il programma ha ampliato le proprie iniziative di mentorship, compreso il primo Dexcom U Sports Camp, che riunisce atleti professionisti, membri di Dexcom U e giovani atleti con diabete.
Dexcom U mira a ispirare ed educare la comunità diabetica attraverso la rappresentanza e la mentorship. Il programma fornisce risorse educative gratuite per atleti, genitori, allenatori e compagni di squadra per migliorare la comprensione della gestione del diabete nello sport. Tra le aggiunte più notevoli al roster c'è Shelomi Sanders, un giocatore di basket dell'Alabama A&M, che evidenzia l'impegno del programma per una rappresentanza diversificata negli sport universitari.
Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM) ha lanzado la tercera temporada de Dexcom U, su programa NIL para atletas universitarios con diabetes. La lista de 2024 incluye 20 atletas de 12 deportes de 18 universidades, todos utilizando la tecnología Dexcom CGM. El programa ha ampliado sus iniciativas de mentoría, incluyendo el primer Dexcom U Sports Camp, que reúne a atletas profesionales, miembros de Dexcom U y jóvenes atletas con diabetes.
Dexcom U tiene como objetivo inspirar y educar a la comunidad diabética a través de la representación y la mentoría. El programa proporciona recursos educativos gratuitos para atletas, padres, entrenadores y compañeros de equipo para comprender mejor la gestión de la diabetes en el deporte. Entre las adiciones más notables a la lista está Shelomi Sanders, un jugador de baloncesto de Alabama A&M, que resalta el compromiso del programa con la representación diversa en el deporte universitario.
Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM)은 당뇨병이 있는 대학 운동선수를 위한 NIL 프로그램인 Dexcom U의 세 번째 시즌을 출시했습니다. 2024년 명단에는 18개 대학의 12개 스포츠에서 20명의 운동선수가 포함되어 있으며, 모두 Dexcom CGM 기술을 사용합니다. 이 프로그램은 전문 운동선수, Dexcom U 회원 및 당뇨병이 있는 젊은 운동선수를 모으는 첫 번째 Dexcom U 스포츠 캠프를 포함해 멘토십 이니셔티브를 확장했습니다.
Dexcom U는 대표성과 멘토십을 통해 당뇨병 커뮤니티를 영감과 교육하는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 프로그램은 운동 선수, 부모, 코치 및 팀원이 스포츠에서 당뇨병 관리에 대해 더 잘 이해할 수 있도록 무료 교육 자료를 제공합니다. 명단에 새로 추가된 주목할 만한 인물은 앨라배마 A&M의 농구 선수 셀로미 샌더스로, 대학 스포츠에서 다양한 대표성을 위해 프로그램이 전념하고 있음을 강조합니다.
Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM) a lancé la troisième saison de Dexcom U, son programme NIL pour les athlètes universitaires atteints de diabète. La liste de 2024 comprend 20 athlètes dans 12 sports provenant de 18 universités, tous utilisant la technologie Dexcom CGM. Le programme a élargi ses initiatives de mentorat, y compris le tout premier Dexcom U Sports Camp, réunissant des athlètes professionnels, des membres de Dexcom U et de jeunes athlètes atteints de diabète.
Dexcom U vise à inspirer et éduquer la communauté diabétique grâce à la représentation et au mentorat. Le programme propose des ressources éducatives gratuites pour les athlètes, les parents, les entraîneurs et les coéquipiers afin de mieux comprendre la gestion du diabète dans le sport. Parmi les ajouts notables à la liste se trouve Shelomi Sanders, un joueur de basket-ball d'Alabama A&M, soulignant l'engagement du programme envers une représentation diversifiée dans le sport universitaire.
Dexcom (NASDAQ: DXCM) hat die dritte Saison von Dexcom U, seinem NIL-Programm für College-Athleten mit Diabetes, gestartet. Der Kader für 2024 umfasst 20 Athleten in 12 Sportarten von 18 Colleges, die alle die Dexcom CGM-Technologie verwenden. Das Programm hat seine Mentoring-Initiativen erweitert, darunter das erste Dexcom U Sports Camp, das professionelle Athleten, Dexcom U-Mitglieder und junge Athleten mit Diabetes zusammenbringt.
Dexcom U zielt darauf ab, die Diabetes-Community durch Repräsentation und Mentoring zu inspirieren und zu informieren. Das Programm bietet kostenlose Bildungsressourcen für Athleten, Eltern, Trainer und Teamkollegen, um ein besseres Verständnis für das Management von Diabetes im Sport zu fördern. Zu den bemerkenswerten Neuheiten im Kader gehört Shelomi Sanders, ein Basketballspieler von Alabama A&M, der das Engagement des Programms für vielfältige Repräsentation im Hochschulsport hervorhebt.
- Expansion of Dexcom U program to 20 athletes across 12 sports and 18 colleges
- Introduction of mentorship initiatives, including the Dexcom U Sports Camp
- Increased representation and support for athletes with diabetes in collegiate sports
- Provision of free educational resources for diabetes management in athletics
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- Kicking off its third season, Dexcom U welcomes four new athletes, including Shelomi Sanders, a rising star on the Alabama A&M University basketball team, to its diverse roster of 20 athletes with diabetes representing 12 sports across 18 colleges
- First-of-its-kind program continues to serve as a beacon of education and inspiration for the diabetes community through mentorship opportunities such as the Dexcom U Sports Camp which took place in June 2024
The Dexcom U 2024 roster consists of 20 athletes who all use Dexcom CGM to monitor their glucose levels and manage their diabetes (Graphic: Dexcom)
Heralded by Ad Age as a Top 5 NIL Partnership after its inaugural season in 2022, the 2024 Dexcom U season welcomes four new athletes from top schools including Alabama A&M, University of
All Dexcom U athletes use Dexcom continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology to manage their diabetes. Dexcom CGMs consist of a small, wearable sensor that continually measures and sends glucose data wirelessly to a smart device* or receiver, giving users accurate1 real-time glucose data that empowers them to train and compete at a high level, breaking new barriers in their respective sports.
“Heading into year three of this unique program, we want to amplify the impact Dexcom U athletes are making on the next generation of people with diabetes,” said Teri Lawver, executive vice president and chief commercial officer at Dexcom. “After supporting nearly 30 college athletes since the program’s inception in 2022, with multiple reaching professional ranks, our Dexcom U roster is proof that with the right support and technology, people with diabetes can achieve their athletic dreams.”
With research that reveals representation for people with diabetes can help inspire up-and-coming college and professional athletes2, Dexcom has doubled down on fuelling mentorships between aspiring young athletes and those playing at the collegiate or pro levels.
To bring the program’s mentorship pillar to life, Dexcom hosted the first-ever Dexcom U Sports Camp in
The Dexcom U 2024 roster consists of 20 athletes, with four new and 16 returning members, who all use Dexcom CGM to monitor their glucose levels and manage their diabetes:
- Amber Jackson, Track & Field, University of Louisville
- Ava DeStefon, Cheerleading, Clemson University
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Ben Mirisch, Water Polo, University of
Southern California -
Bri Carrasquillo, Lacrosse, University of
Oregon -
Caleb Fauria, Football, University of
Delaware -
Dante Vasquez, Football,
Springfield College -
Isaac Traudt, Basketball,
Creighton University - Jaci Carpenter, Beach Volleyball, Florida Gulf Coast University
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Jaxon Dowell, Golf, University of
Oklahoma -
Jessica Walter, Softball,
Providence College - Joshua Meriwether, Football, Tennessee State University
- Leo Giannoni, Baseball, Florida Gulf Coast University
- Madison Moraja, Track & Field, North Carolina State University
- Marlee Fray, Soccer, Oral Roberts University
- Nicholas Hahne, Cheerleading, University of Notre Dame
- Paris Husic, Track & Field, Clemson University
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Raegan Lantz, Volleyball,
Miami (OH) University -
Sam Horn, Football & Baseball, University of
Missouri - Shelomi Sanders, Basketball, Alabama A&M
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Tristan
Wakefield , Rowing,Syracuse University
“I joined Dexcom U because it’s important to me to share my story to be a voice for others and show I won’t be deterred from achieving my goals despite living with diabetes,” said Shelomi Sanders, first-year member of Dexcom U and basketball player at Alabama A&M. “Not only does my Dexcom G7 give me and my loved ones peace of mind, but the connectivity features I’m able to tap into through my automated insulin delivery system help me elevate my game to the next level.”
Dexcom will continue to offer free educational resources to help other athletes with diabetes better understand how to manage their condition. These resources also help parents, coaches and teammates better understand the disease and learn how to support those with diabetes. These resources consist of first-hand advice from Dexcom U athletes as well as tips for the next generation of athletes with diabetes so they can better manage their condition, stay active and feel their best physically and mentally – on and off the field.
“Being part of such a special program like Dexcom U means the world to me, and it’s empowering to know there’s a community out there that understands the additional hurdles that athletes with diabetes have to overcome,” said Joshua Meriwether, second-year member of the program and football player at Tennessee State University. “As a young teenager I dreamed of having a support system like I do with my Dexcom U teammates, so being able to mentor and inspire the next generation of athletes with diabetes is extremely rewarding.”
To learn more about Dexcom U and access the educational resources, visit https://www.dexcom.com/dexcomu.
About Dexcom, Inc.
DexCom, Inc. empowers people to take control of health through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems. Headquartered in
*Smart device sold separately. For a list of compatible devices, visit www.Dexcom.com/compatibility.
1 Welsh JB, et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2024;18(1):143-7.
2 Dexcom,
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