Dexcom G5 - Chapter 5 - Set up Your Display Devices; Introduction; Safety Statement

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
51Set Up Your Display Devices
5.1 Introduction
In the previous chapter, you received a high level overview of the Dexcom G5 Mobile and
learned you can monitor your glucose levels with different display devices. Now it’s time to
set up your Dexcom G5 Mobile app and your receiver.
After this chapter, you will be able to:
• Determine which display device(s) you’ll use
• Create a Dexcom username and password
• Download the Dexcom G5 Mobile app
• Set up the Dexcom G5 Mobile app with the suggested settings
• Successfully set up your receiver
5.2 Safety Statement
If you’ve used the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM CGM System, you might still have its transmitter or
receiver. While you can use the sensors across the different generations (look for the Dexcom
G5 Mobile/G4 PLATINUM sensor package), you can’t mix the transmitter or receiver between
the two systems.
PRECAUTION
Don’t: Never mix the Dexcom G5 Mobile transmitter or receiver with the Dexcom G4
PLATINUM transmitter or receiver.
Why: The Dexcom G5 Mobile transmitter and receiver are not compatible with the Dexcom
G4 PLATINUM transmitter and receiver. The Dexcom G5 Mobile won’t work if you mix
receiver and transmitter components from different generations.
Consequences: Missing a severe low or high glucose event or making a treatment
decision that results in injury.
Chapter 5
Let’s G5! The Basics:
Set Up Your Display Devices