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Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Sharing is Caring
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Simultaneous Voice
and Data
The ability to make a phone call and access the
Internet on the same cellular connection at the
same time.
Smart Device
A cordless (unless charging), mobile (easily
transportable), connected (via Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, etc.)
electronic device that can operate the G5 Mobile
app or the Dexcom Follow app.
Examples of smart devices are smartphones or
tablets.
For a list of compatible smart devices, see
dexcom.com/compatibility.
Standard Home
Glucose Monitoring
Self-monitoring of BG using blood taken from the
finger and a BG meter.
Trend Arrow
The arrow next to the Sharer’s glucose value,
located on the Sharer’s profile on the Dexcom
Follow app.
This is the same trend arrow that is found on the
receiver.
Trend Graph
Displays the pattern of the Sharer’s glucose
information.
Wi-Fi or Wireless
Internet
A technology that allows electronic devices to
wirelessly access the Internet. These networks can
include your home Internet or one found at a public
location.