Dexcom G6 - Accuracy - G6 Readings Do Not Match Blood Glucose Meter; Value; Accuracy - G6 Readings Do Not Match Symptoms

49Appendix A: Troubleshooting 49
Dexcom G6
®
System • Using Your G6
A.1 Accuracy – G6 Readings Do Not Match Blood
Glucose Meter Value
Different body fluids give different numbers:
• BG meter measures glucose from blood
• G6 sensor measures glucose from interstitial fluid
Calibrating may help align your G6 readings to your meter values. (See A.4 Calibrate
Your G6.)
A.2 Accuracy – G6 Readings Do Not Match
Symptoms
If your readings do not match your symptoms:
• Wash your hands with soap and water. Dry them. Then take a fingerstick
with your meter. If your meter value matches your symptoms, use it to make
treatment decisions.
• Calibrating may help align your G6 readings to your meter values. (See A.4
Calibrate Your G6.)