User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide
Glossary
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Hyperglycemia
High BG. Same as “high” or high blood sugar.
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.
The default High Glucose Alert in the G5x is set
to 200 mg/dL. Consult your healthcare
professional to determine the appropriate
hyperglycemic setting for you.
Hypoglycemia
Low BG. Same as “low” or low blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia is characterized by a low level of
glucose in the bloodstream.
It’s important to treat hypoglycemia. If left
untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to serious
complications.
The default Low Glucose Alert in the G5x is set to
80 mg/dL. Consult your healthcare professional
to determine the appropriate hypoglycemic
setting for you.
Indications
A condition making a particular treatment or
procedure advisable. How, for what purposes,
and under what circumstances you should use
the G5x. Indications let you know who should use
the G5x and when.
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