BRIEF-U.S. FDA approves DexCom's glucose monitor

Oct 8 (Reuters) - DexCom Inc :

* U.S. FDA approves the DexCom G4(TM) platinum continuous glucose monitor (cgm)

* Plans to begin taking orders for g4 platinum immediately, sees to begin shipping within the next several weeks

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