Dexcom G6 - Page 180

Dexcom G6
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System User Guide
178Chapter 11: Treatment Decisions
Trend Arrows
Arrows show the speed and direction of your G6 readings so you can see where you’re
heading. Work with your HCP and use them to guide how much insulin to take. In
general, with a down arrow, consider using less insulin, and with an up arrow, more.
Remember – it takes time for your insulin to work. Don’t stack insulin by giving too
much insulin in too short a period. Sometimes it’s best to watch and wait!
Below is an overview on how to use your trend arrows to fine-tune your treatment
decisions, whether you’re low, high, or in your target range.
Treatment Decisions: Steady Arrow
Actions to consider when you're:
• Low: Eat
• High: Watch and wait if you took insulin recently. Otherwise, adjust insulin dose up
• In target range: No action needed
Treatment Decisions: Arrows Going Up
Actions to consider when you're:
Low: Watch and wait
• High: Watch and wait if you took insulin recently. Otherwise, adjust insulin dose up
• In target range: Watch and wait if you took insulin recently. Otherwise, adjust
insulin dose up