G6 Pro User Guide
98Appendix B: Glossary
Appendix B: Glossary
A1C
Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or 2 diabetes
and to gauge how well you’re managing your
diabetes. A1C reflects your average blood sugar
level for the past 2 to 3 months.
Airplane Mode
A setting on a smart device where certain features
are disabled to comply with airline regulations.
Alternative Site
Testing
Using a blood sample from non-fingertip
(alternate) sites such as the palm, forearm, or
upper arm for meter values.
Don’t use alternative site testing to calibrate the
G6. Only use fingerstick measurements.
Android Operating system used for smart devices.
Android Wear A type of smart watch.
App or
Application
Software installed on a smart or mobile device.
The G6 Pro app is a display for continuous
glucose monitoring.
App Store or Play
Store
Internet store for downloading applications to a
smart device.
Apple Watch A smart watch for iPhone.
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter
A medical device used to measure how much
glucose is in the blood.
Blood Glucose
(BG) Value
Blood glucose value is the amount of glucose in
the blood measured by a meter.
Bluetooth
A technology that allows devices to wirelessly
communicate with each other.
Continuous
Glucose
Monitoring
A sensor inserted under the skin checks glucose
levels in interstitial fluid. A transmitter sends
readings to a display device.
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