User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide
Beginning Your Dexcom G5x Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G5x) Journey
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Chapter 1
Getting Started:
Beginning Your Dexcom G5
®
x Continuous Glucose
Monitoring System (G5x) Journey
1.1 Introduction
Welcome to the G5x family!
We are excited you chose us to partner with you in your journey to manage
your diabetes. As a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, the G5x
allows you to break free from constant fingersticks. But how do you use the
G5x? What are its features? Do you need to avoid anything?
Where do you even begin?
This chapter is the first step to answering these and many other questions.
After this chapter, you will be able to:
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Describe different training resources
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Locate tutorials about using the G5x in your diabetes management
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Find G5x’s step-by-step instructions
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Recall how to use the user guide
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Explain why you need a Dexcom
®
account
We have numerous resources available to help you get the most out of your
G5x. Between our self-paced training resources and our friendly and
knowledgeable Dexcom customer support teams, help is always available.
First Things First - Learning How to Learn
Knowing about the G5x is your first step in creating a successful CGM
experience. Before using it, learn about it.
You have numerous self-paced resources, helping you get to know the G5x:
1. Tutorials
2. Getting Started Guide
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