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G6 Pro User Guide
99Appendix B: Glossary
Contraindication
A safety statement outlining specific situations
where the G6 shouldn’t be used because it
may be harmful to you. The risk of use clearly
outweighs any possible benefit.
Default
A manufacturer’s preset option for a
device setting.
Hyperglycemia
High BG. Same as “high” or high blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia is characterized by an excess of
glucose in the bloodstream.
It’s important to treat hyperglycemia. If left
untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to
serious complications.
Hypoglycemia
Low BG. Same as “low” or low blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia is characterized by a low level of
glucose in the bloodstream.
It’s important to treat hypoglycemia. If left
untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to
serious complications.
Indications
How, for what purposes, and under what
circumstances you should use the G6.
iOS Operating system used for Apple smart devices.
Jailbroken or
Rooted
The removal of limitations and security measures
set by the manufacturer on a smart device.
The removal poses a security risk and data may
become vulnerable.
Don’t install the G6 Pro app on a jailbroken or
rooted smart device. It may not work correctly.
mg/dL
Milligrams per deciliter. The standard unit of
measure for BG readings in the United States.
Notification
An app message that appears on the screen of
a smart device. Notification may also include
a sound or vibration, depending on the smart
device settings.