Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
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21.1 Learning About Dexcom
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Glossary
Airplane Mode A setting on a smart device where wireless features are disabled
in order to comply with airline regulations.
Application or App A software program, such as the Dexcom G5 Mobile app and the
Dexcom Follow app, designed to run on a smart device.
App Store Internet store for downloading applications to a smart device.
BG Meter A medical device used to measure how much glucose is in the
blood.
BG Value The measurement of glucose in the blood.
Bluetooth
A wireless technology that allows devices to wirelessly
communicate with each other.
Default A manufacturer’s preset option for a device setting.
Delay Amount of set time that passes before a notification is sent to a
Follower.
Dexcom Follow App A software program that gets the Sharer’s glucose information
and notification data from the Dexcom
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Cloud.
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Chapter 21
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