User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide
Calibration
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Receiver
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BG values
are very
different from
sensor
glucose
readings
Tap Message to clear notification on your smart device. To clear a notification
on your receiver, press Select .
Sound/Vibration Notifications
In case you can’t look at your screen, both the smart device and receiver
provide, with the exception of your regular 12-hour update calibration,
beep/vibration notifications to let you know it’s time to calibrate or if there was
a system calibration error.
For more information on setting your sound/vibration notifications and how to
clear them, please see Chapter 9.
Smart Device
Calibration notifications will Alert you with a triple beep if your smart device is
not on Silent or Do Not Disturb .
Receiver
The receiver Alerts you with an initial vibration for calibration notifications. If
not cleared, you receive a vibrate/beep every five minutes until confirmed.
7.6 Preparing for Calibration
Your sensor depends on you to help make its sensor glucose readings
accurate. If you don’t prepare properly for the calibration, your sensor may not
provide you with the most accurate sensor glucose readings.
Nine Steps to Successful Calibration:
Do:
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