Dexcom one - Interpreting Trends for Decisions

Dexcom ONE User Guide
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Treatment decisions
5.3 How to use the trend
arrows
Talk to your healthcare provider about using the
trend arrows to determine how much insulin to
take.
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Up arrow: Consider taking a little more
insulin when your glucose is rising
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Down arrow: Consider taking a little
less insulin than usual when your
glucose is falling
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5.4 Treat with professional
advice
Talk to your healthcare provider about:
• Using Dexcom ONE to manage your glucose
• Setting alert levels
• Comparing BG meter values and sensor
readings
• Fingerstick best practices
5.5 Practice making
treatment decisions
Use the examples below to practice making
treatment decisions.
Discuss them with your healthcare professional and
review:
• When you need to use your BG meter
• How you can use your Dexcom ONE
• When to watch and wait instead of treat
You can keep using your BG meter until you are
familiar with your CGM.