Dexcom G5 - Chapter 11 - Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts; Introduction

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
199Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts
11.1 Introduction
Monitoring your glucose trends is critical in managing your diabetes. But what happens
if you’re driving or at the movies and can’t, or don’t want to, keep looking at your display
device?
The Dexcom G5 Mobile understands there are times when you can’t look at your receiver or
smart device; however, you still need to know critical glucose trends or if you’re not getting
your sensor glucose readings.
This chapter reviews the Alarm and Alerts based on your sensor glucose readings,
allowing you to proactively manage your glucose levels and make sure your transmitter is
communicating with your display device.
In the next chapter, you’ll learn how to customize the Alarm/Alerts.
After this chapter, you will be able to:
• Define Alarm
• Define Alert
• Identify the different types of Alerts
• Describe the difference between an Alarm and an Alert
• Recognize different Alarm/Alerts
• Describe suggested app settings
• Confirm Alarm/Alerts
• Verify receiver’s speaker and vibrations work
Your Alarm and Alerts are one of the greatest benefits of the Dexcom G5 Mobile.
Chapter 11
Next Steps - Getting the Most Out of
Your G5 Mobile:
Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts