User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1
- Beginning Your Dexcom G5® Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System Journey
- Chapter 2
- Indications for Use and Safety Statement
- Chapter 3
- Risks and Benefits
- Chapter 4
- What’s the G5 Mobile?
- Chapter 5
- Set Up Your Display Devices
- Chapter 6
- Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, AttachingTransmitter, and Starting Your Session
- Chapter 7
- Calibration
- Chapter 8
- Ending Your Sensor Session and Transmitter Session
- Chapter 9
- Home Screen, Rate of Change Arrows, and Errors
- Chapter 10
- Daily Events Affect Your Glucose Trends and Patterns
- Chapter 11
- Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts
- Chapter 12
- On the Go With G5: Customizing Your Alarm and Alerts
- EVERYTHING ELSE G5
- Chapter 13
- Warranty: The Fine Print
- Chapter 14
- How to Take Care of Your G5 Mobile
- Chapter 15
- On the Go With G5 Mobile: Getting Through Security
- Chapter 16
- Need Help? You’re Not Alone!
- Chapter 17
- Technical Information
- Chapter 18
- Troubleshooting
- Chapter 19
- Symbols on Package Labels
- SHARING IS CARING
G5 Mobile 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 G5 Mobile
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 G5 Mobile 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. Indications let you know
who should use the G5 Mobile and when.