User's Guide

Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 10: Alarm and Alerts
If you use headphones, be sure to keep them in your ears. Otherwise, you won’t hear
alarm/alerts.
WARNING
Check Settings
When using your smart device, you should confirm that your volume is turned
up, your phone is not muted, and you do not have headphones plugged in. If your
volume is not turned up, the device is muted, or headphones are plugged in, you
will not hear the sound of any notifications, including important alarms. When you
have headphones connected to your Android
®
, alarm/alerts will sound through the
headphones and the speaker. On your Apple, they will sound only in the headphones.
Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
Alarm/Alerts When You’re Low
Urgent Low Alarm
The alarm lets you know when your G6 reading drops to or below 55 mg/dL. Think of it
as a safety net: Your glucose level is dangerously low – take action now!
What you hear, feel, and see
• Initial alarm: Vibrates 4 times and beeps 4 times.
• Until confirmed: Vibrates and beeps 4 times every 5 minutes.
App Notification
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