Dexcom one - Risks and Benefits; Potential Risks and Safety Concerns

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Risks and benefits
Appendix E
Risks and benefits
When using any medical device, there are risks and
benefits. In this appendix, you’ll learn what they are.
E.1 Risks
The risks with using Dexcom ONE are:
• Not getting your alerts
• Using Dexcom ONE to make treatment decisions
when you should not
• Sensor insertion issues
• Adhesive reactions
• Sensor wire remains under the skin
Not getting alerts
Check your display device if you aren’t getting
alerts:
• Battery charged
• App on
• Alerts on
• Volume up
• Speaker and vibrations work
• In range within 6 meters
• No System errors, such as Brief Sensor Issue or
Signal Loss
• Warmup and after session ends: You will NOT
get alerts or Dexcom ONE readings during the
2-hour Dexcom ONE warmup or after a sensor
session ends.
• App Bluetooth on
Make sure your smartphone settings follow
Dexcom’s recommended settings.
Go to Appendix A: Troubleshooting and the
recommended settings in Chapter 2 for more
information.