Dexcom ONE User Guide
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Glossary
Appendix I
Glossary
A1C
Blood test used to diagnose
type 1 or 2 diabetes and
to gauge how well you are
managing your diabetes. A1C
reflects your average blood
sugar level for the past 2 to 3
months.
Airplane Mode
A setting on a smart device
where certain features are
disabled to comply with airline
regulations.
Alternative Site
Testing
Using a blood sample from non-
fingertip (alternate) sites such
as the palm, forearm, or upper
arm for meter values.
Android
Operating system used for
smart devices.
App or
Application
Software installed on a smart
or mobile device.
The Dexcom ONE app is a
display for continuous glucose
monitoring.
App Store or
Play Store
Internet store for downloading
applications to a smart device.
Apple Watch A smart watch for iPhone.
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter
A medical device used to
measure how much glucose is
in the blood.
Blood Glucose
(BG) Value
Blood glucose value is the
amount of glucose in the blood
measured by a meter.
Bluetooth
A technology that allows
devices to communicate
wirelessly with each other.
Continuous
Glucose
Monitoring
(CGM)
A sensor inserted under the
skin checks glucose levels in
interstitial fluid. A transmitter
sends readings to a display
device.
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