User's Guide

Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 4: What is the G6?
Chapter 4 | What is the Dexcom G6
®
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
System (G6)?
4.1 Introduction
This chapter is an overview of the G6.
After this chapter, you’ll be able to:
• Explain what the G6 does
• List what’s new in the G6
• Explain each component’s function
4.2 G6 CGM System
The G6 allows you to continually see your G6 readings, updated every 5 minutes for
up to 10 days, without the bother of taking constant fingerstick measurements or
calibrations. You’ll see:
• G6 readings are updated every 5 minutes.
• Trend arrows show where your BG is heading.
• Alarm/alerts warn you when you need to take action; for example, when your BG is
too high or too low.
• Trend graphs show the last 1, 3, 6, 12, and 24 hours of your G6 readings.
• Share/Follow App allows you to share your G6 readings and trends with your
support team.
• CLARITY Reports lets you see different reports reflecting your glucose trends. With
CLARITY, you and your HCP can review, analyze, and evaluate your historical G6
data. Go to clarity.dexcom.com for more information, and download the app from
the app store.
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