Dexcom G5 - Dexcom Share Overview

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
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Smart/Mobile Device An electronic, mobile device that can connect to networks over
Wi-Fi or a cellular data connection (3G, 4G, etc.) to operate the
Dexcom G5 Mobile app or the Dexcom Follow app.
Examples of smart/mobile devices are smartphones and tablets.
For a list of compatible smart devices, see dexcom.com/
compatibility.
Standard Home
Glucose Monitoring
Self-monitoring of BG using blood taken from the finger and a BG
meter.
Trend Arrow The arrow next to the Sharer’s glucose value, located on the
Sharer’s profile on the Dexcom Follow app.
This is the same trend arrow that is found on the receiver.
Trend Graph Displays the pattern of the Sharer’s glucose information.
Wi-Fi or Wireless
Internet
A technology that allows electronic devices to wirelessly access
the Internet. These networks can include your home Internet or
one found at a public location.
21.2 Dexcom Share Overview
Dexcom Share is a feature within the Dexcom G5 Mobile app. It allows for remote monitoring
of Dexcom G5 Mobile data from one person, the Sharer, to another person, the Follower.
Dexcom Share includes:
• Dexcom G5 Mobile System • Internet connection
• Sharer’s smart device • Follower’s smart device
• Dexcom G5 Mobile app • Dexcom Follow app
You cannot use the Share feature with the receiver.
Once the Sharer activates the Dexcom G5 Mobile app Share feature, the smart device
transfers sensor glucose readings to the Dexcom Share Cloud using either Wi-Fi or a cellular
data plan. Then, the sensor glucose readings are sent from the Dexcom Share Cloud to the
Follower’s smart device using Wi-Fi or the Follower’s cellular data plan.