Dexcom G7 - Glossary

Glossary
A1C Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or type 2 diabetes and to
gauge how well you're managing your diabetes. A1C reflects
your average blood glucose level for the past 2 to 3months.
Accessory Device Hardware connected to your smart device. For example, a
Bluetooth head-set or Apple Watch.
Airplane Mode A setting on a smart device where certain features are
disabled to comply with airline regulations.
Alternative Site
Testing
Testing a blood sample from non-fingertip (alternate) sites for
BG meter values. Only use fingertip tests to calibrate G7.
Android OS Operating system used for Android smart devices.
App or Application Software installed on a smart device.
The G7 app is a display for continuous glucose monitoring.
Apple App Store or
Google Play Store
Internet store for downloading applications to a smart device.
Apple Watch A watch that communicates with and extends an Apple smart
device, such as an iPhone.
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter
A medical device used to measure how much glucose is in the
blood.
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter Value
The amount of glucose in the blood measured by a BG meter.
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