Follower A person who receives a Sharer’s information in the Follow
app.
Glucose Alerts Alerts related to your glucose, including: Falling Fast, High
Glucose, Low Glucose, Rising Fast, Urgent Low, Urgent Low
Soon
GMI (Glucose
Management
Indicator)
Glucose Management Indicator (GMI) is calculated using your
average sensor glucose data. GMI can be an indicator of how
well you are managing your glucose levels. Your GMI will
likely differ from your A1C.
Reference: Bergenstal, Richard M. et al. "Glucose
Management Indicator (GMI): A New Term for Estimating A1C
From Continuous Glucose Monitoring." Diabetes Care, ADA,
November 2018.
Grace Period An extra 12-hour period after the sensor session that gives
you more time to replace your sensor. Your system works
exactly as it did during your sensor session.
Hyperglycemia High BG. Same as high or high blood glucose. 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.
Confirm with your healthcare provider the appropriate High
Glucose alert setting for you.
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