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Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide

260Using the Dexcom G5 Mobile System for Treatment Decisions

Sensor Readings and Arrows

Device What you see What it means

App

Sensor Glucose Reading

Most recent sensor glucose reading.

Trend Arrows

Current sensor glucose speed and

rate of change arrows.

No readings or arrows? Use your BG

meter.

Receiver

Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Part 1: Getting Started5
Glossary7
Chapter 1 - Beginning Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System Journey11
- Introduction11
- Self-Paced Resources12
- Your Dexcom Account15
Chapter 2 - Indications for Use and Safety Statement17
- Important User Information17
- Introduction17
- Safety Statements18
- Indications for Use20
- Overview of Safety Statements20
Chapter 3 - Risks and Benefits31
- Not Receiving Alarm/Alerts31
- Sensor Glucose Reading Different from Your Expectations or Symptoms32
- Using CGM for Treatment Decisions32
- Benefits33
Part 2: Let's G539
- Product Overview39
- Safety Statement39
- The Dexcom G5 Mobile41
- What's New to the Dexcom G5 Mobile43
- Package44
- System Components44
- System Information44
- Smart Device Overview51
Chapter 4 - What's the Dexcom G5 Mobile39
- Introduction39
Chapter 5 - Set up Your Display Devices53
- Introduction53
- Safety Statement53
- Dexcom G5 Mobile App54
- Receiver68
Chapter 6 - Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Attaching Transmitter, and Starting Your Session73
- Introduction73
- Safety Statements74
- Included in Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Packages76
- Prepping for Sensor Insertion76
- Choosing Your Insertion Site79
- Transmitter Box79
- Inserting Your Sensor81
- Attaching Your Transmitter85
- Loose Sensor Pod88
- Starting Your Sensor Session88
  - Dexcom App: Starting a Session89
  - Receiver: Starting a Session91
- Receiver Bluetooth Tips93
- No Communication between Transmitter and Receiver94
- Sensor Session Warmup94
Chapter 7 - Calibration97
- Introduction97
- Safety Statements98
- Calibration Overview100
  - How Do I Calibrate?100
  - How Often Do I Calibrate?101
- When to Calibrate101
- Preparing for Calibration107
- Ready? Set? Calibrate108
  - Initial Calibrate with Your Dexcom G5 Mobile App109
  - Initial Calibration with Your Receiver112
- Calibration Errors116
Chapter 8 - Ending Your Sensor Session and Transmitter Session119
- Introduction119
- Safety Statements120
- Ending Your Sensor Session121
- Remove Sensor Pod and Transmitter135
  - Removing Sensor Pod135
  - Removing Transmitter from Sensor Pod135
- End of Transmitter Battery137
  - Transmitter Battery Messages138
  - Transmitter Sound/Vibration Prompts140
- Pair New Transmitter141
Part 3: Next Steps - Getting the most153
Chapter 9 - Home Screen, Rate of Change Arrows, and Errors155
- Introduction to Home Screens155
- Safety Statements156
- Home Screen Overview157
- Rate of Change Arrows172
- Error Messages174
Chapter 10 - Daily Events Affect Your Glucose Trends and Patterns179
- Introduction179
- Viewing Events198
Chapter 11 - Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts201
- Introduction201
- Safety Statements202
- Alarm and Alerts204
- Alarm and Alerts Screens206
- App: Alert Sound and Vibration213
  - Low/High Glucose Alarm214
  - Always Sound216
- Receiver: Alert Sound and Vibration217
- Confirming Alarm/Alerts221
  - App: Confirming Alarm/Alerts222
  - Receiver: Confirming Alarm/Alerts222
- Receiver: Test Speaker and Vibrations223
Chapter 12 - on the Go with G5: Customizing Your Alarm and Alerts227
- Alerts Menu228
- Changing App Alarm and Alerts228
- Customizing Alerts: App228
- Introduction228
- Safety Statement228
- Changing Receiver Alarm and Alerts244
Chapter 13 - Using the Dexcom G5 Mobile System for Treatment Decisions255
- Introduction255
- How Do You Know You’re Ready?256
- Safety Statement256
- Treatment Decisions: the Basics256
- Treatment Decisions: Beyond the Basics260
Part 4: Everything else G5275
- Receiver Warranty Information275
- Transmitter Warranty Information278
- Dexcom's Obligations under the Limited Warranty279
- Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide280
Chapter 14 - Warranty: the Fine Print275
- Introduction275
Chapter 15 - How to Take Care of Your Dexcom G5 Mobile281
- Introduction281
- Safety Statements282
- Basic Maintenance283
- Checking App and Receiver Information289
  - Receiver Storage289
  - Check CGM System Settings: Receiver290
- System Disposal290
Chapter 16 - on the Go with Dexcom G5 Mobile: Getting through Security293
- Introduction293
- Going through Security294
- Safety Statements294
Chapter 17 - Need Help? You're Not Alone297
- Dexcom Technical Support Team297
- Dexcom Patient Care Team298
- Dexcom Sales Support Team299
- Corporate300
Chapter 18 - Technical Information301
- Clinical Study Overview301
- Device Performance Characteristics301
- Product Specifications339
- FCC Requirements347
- Immunity to Electro-Magnetic Events Statement (IEC 60601-1-2)347
Chapter 19 - Troubleshooting349
- Introduction349
- Safety Statements350
- No Alarm/Alerts351
- Troubleshooting351
Chapter 20 - Symbols on Package Labels367
- Dexcom Share371
Part 5: Sharing Is Caring371
Chapter 21 - Dexcom Share373
- Learning about Dexcom Share - Glossary373
- Dexcom Share Overview377
- Safety Statement381
  - Precautions on Dexcom Share382
  - Dexcom Share Description384
- Setting up Dexcom Share384
- Using Dexcom Share394
Part 6: Index Index407

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