User's Manual

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
What Is the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System?
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Overview of System Components
This section is meant as a quick overview of each part; specifics for each are
found in following chapters. For detailed product specifications and technical
information, please go to Chapter 17.
The G5 Mobile is comprised of four key parts:
1. Single use sensor
2. Reusable transmitter
3. Rechargeable receiver
4. G5 Mobile app
a. Downloaded to your smart device
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Sensor Overview
For your safety, the sensor is packaged in a sterile sealed pack. When you
first open the pack, your sensor looks like one item; however, it’s actually
three: sensor applicator, sensor pod, and sensor wire.
The applicator helps you insert the sensor wire inside the sensor pod under
your skin. After inserting the sensor wire, remove the applicator. The sensor
wire stays in the sensor pod with the pod attached to your skin by adhesive.
The sensor wire is made of silver and platinum with polymer membranes.
Once inserted, the thin and flexible wire measures your glucose levels in the
fluid between your cells (interstitial fluid) for up to seven days.
This section is meant as a quick overview. More information on using and
inserting the applicator, sensor, and sensor wire can be found in Chapter 6.