97Appendix I: Glossary 97
Dexcom G6
®
System • Using Your G6
Indications
How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances you
should use the G6.
iOS Operating system used for Apple smart devices.
IP
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a
nonprofit, non-governmental, international organization
created to produce safety standards for electronics. One of
the safety standards is the Ingress Protection (IP) Marking,
which classifies and rates how protected an electronic device is
against dust, water, accidental contact, etc.
IP ratings are numerical, with the number based on the
conditions the electronic device encounters.
An IP22 rating lets you know your electronic device will not
allow you to stick your fingers in it and will not get damaged or
be unsafe during specific testing with water dripping down.
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.
Do not install the G6 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.
mmol/L Millimoles per litre. A unit of measure for BG values.
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.
Precaution
Special care to be exercised by you or your healthcare
professional for the safe and effective use of the G6.
Safety
Statement
A statement of the intended uses of G6 and relevant warnings,
precautions, and contraindications.
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