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Dexcom G5x System User Guide
Calibration
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2. Entered update calibrations at 10 PM that night.
3. For the rest of the seven-day sensor period, you enter update
calibrations at 10 AM and 10 PM.
Figure 5. Example Minimum Calibration Schedule During Seven-Day Sensor Session
Update calibrations are typically 12 hours since your last calibration; however,
they can be sooner. As an example, if you know your next calibration is due at
10 PM, but you want to go to bed at 9 PM, you can do the calibration before
bedtime, resetting the 12-hour count down.
1. Enter one fingerstick measurement at least every 12 hours.
2. Display devices provide calibration prompts.
3. You may be prompted to enter additional fingerstick measurements
as needed.
7.5 Calibration Notifications
Sensor Session Startup Calibration Notifications
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