User's Guide

Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 1: Begin Your Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) Journey
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 Alert in the G6 is set to 80 mg/dL. Consult your
HCP to determine the appropriate hypoglycemia setting for you.
Indications
How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances you
should use the G6.
iOS Operating system used for Apple smart devices.
IP
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a nonprofit,
non-governmental, international organization created to produce
safety standards for electronics. One of the safety standards
is the Ingress Protection (IP) Marking, which classifies and
rates how protected an electronic device is against dust, water,
accidental contact, etc.
IP ratings are numerical, with the number based on the conditions
the electronic device encounters.
An IP22 rating lets you know your electronic device won’t allow
you to stick your fingers in it and won’t get damaged or be unsafe
during specific testing with water dripping down.
Jailbroken or
Rooted
The removal of limitations and security measures set by the
manufacturer on a smart device. The removal poses a security
risk and data may become vulnerable.
Don't install the G6 app on a jailbroken or rooted smart device. It
may not work correctly.
mg/dL
Milligrams per deciliter. The standard unit of measure for BG
readings in the United States.
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