Patient's wife contacted dexcom on 04/19/2016 to report that the patient passed away on (b)(6) 2016.It was stated that the patient had been a diabetic for over 65 years and several health problems, including cardiac issues as well as cancer.The patient had developed gangrene in his feet and was admitted to the hospital in (b)(6), approximately (b)(6) 2016, for the amputation of both legs.Patient was later transferred to a rehabilitation center where he stayed until his passing.Patient's wife reported the causes of death as heart failure, cancer and diabetes.A certificate of death was not provided.The patient was not wearing the continuous glucose monitor (cgm) at the time of death.There was no alleged device malfunction.No additional event or patient information was provided.
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