Dexcom SEVEN - 1.1 Glossary

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CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
e following list of terms will help you while reading though this guide.
1.1 GLOSSARY
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BG meter
BG reading
Calibration
Glucose Data
Gaps
Glucose Trends
Manual Entry
To transfer BG readings from the OneTouch Ultra Meter to
your Receiver directly with the connection cable.
Blood Glucose Meter. All FDA cleared meters are compatible
with the Seven System.
Blood Glucose reading. A fingerstick blood glucose reading
taken on your FDA cleared meter.
Required for the Seven System to display continuous glucose
data and trend information. Performed by uploading
blood glucose readings to the Seven Receiver. (Do not use
alternative site testing for calibration.)
When the Receiver does not display glucose readings sent
from the Sensor to the Receiver. A symbol will appear instead
of a glucose reading to notify you of the Sensor issue
Allow you to see the pattern of your glucose levels; you can
see where your glucose levels have been and where your
glucose levels are headed. e Seven System has three glucose
trend screens: the 1-Hour, 3-Hour, and 9-Hour Screens. Each
trend screen shows glucose trends over the amount of time
indicated.
To manually enter BG readings from a FDA cleared meter to
your Receiver. You should always use the same glucose meter
to calibrate your Seven System that you routinely use to
measure your blood glucose. Do not switch your BG meter in
the middle of a Sensor session.