User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide
Calibration
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Why Is Calibrating Important?
Calibrations are a must to make sure the CGM system is performing at its
best.
By calibrating when the system notifies you that a calibration is due, the G5x
uses your meter’s BG value to make sure the sensor glucose readings remain
accurate throughout your session.
How Do I Calibrate?
Take a fingerstick measurement from your meter, and simply enter the
meter’s BG value into one of your display devices. This chapter lets you know
what precautions you need to take before taking your BG meter value, then
entering your data. Up to now, you needed to enter information such as Alerts,
transmitter SN, etc., separately for the receiver and smart device. Calibration
is different. You only need to enter calibrations into one device.
Don’t enter your BG values into both devices: enter into either your app or the
receiver. If you enter your meter’s BG value into your receiver, it takes about
five minutes for your sensor glucose readings to begin. In approximately ten
minutes, you can view the readings in the other display device.
How Often Do I Calibrate?
There are three primary “must do” calibration events, each with its own
notifications:
1. Two startup calibrations once your warmup session is complete.
2. Update calibrations done twice daily, once every 12 hours.
3. When you’re notified.
If you receive a calibration notification outside of your scheduled calibration
schedule, either the system doesn’t accept your most recent calibration or
your meter’s BG value is very different from the sensor’s glucose reading.
Don’t worry about keeping track of the time between calibrations; the system
will notify you when you are ready for another.
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