Dexcom G5 Mobile - 11.4 Alarm and Alerts Screens

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
210Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts
Glucose Level Alerts
• Rise Rate
– Default setting is Off—No Alert.
– Need to change settings to receive Rising Alert.
• Fall Rate
– Default setting is Off—No Alert.
– Need to change settings to receive Falling Alert.
• Repeat
– Default setting is Off—No Alert.
– Need to change settings to receive Repeat Alert.
Signal Loss Alert
• Signal Loss tells you when you and the transmitter are too far from your display
device or something is blocking your transmitter signal, causing you not to get
sensor glucose readings.
– Default setting is On.
– If you are concerned about missing your Signal Loss Alert, don’t turn on Silent
or Do Not Disturb.
Now you have the basics for Dexcom G5 Alarm/Alerts feature. Next, you will learn about each
Alarm/Alert in more detail.
11.4 Alarm and Alerts Screens
When you fall within an Alarm or Alert target range, your display device tells you. As
mentioned in previous chapters, you won’t get any Alarm or Alerts within five minutes of
calibration.
Let’s first review how the information is presented visually across the devices. While the
Alarm/Alerts look different on the display devices, they reflect the same information.
After prompts we’ll separately review the vibration and audible Alarm/Alerts for the app and
receiver.
Alarm and Alerts look different based on your display device, but reflect the same
information.