Chapter 1 - Beginning Your Dexcom G5; (Cgm) System Journey; Introduction - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

Chapter 1
Getting Started:
Beginning Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous
Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System Journey

1.1 Introduction

Welcome to the Dexcom G5 Mobile family!
We are excited you chose us to partner with you in your journey to manage your diabetes. As
a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System allows
you to break free from constant fingersticks. But how do you use the Dexcom G5 Mobile
CGM System? What are its features? Do you need to avoid anything?
Where do you even begin?
This chapter is the first step to answering these and many other questions.
After this chapter, you will be able to:
• Describe different training resources
• Locate tutorials about using the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System in your diabetes
management
• Find Dexcom G5 Mobile System's step-by-step instructions
• Recall how to use the User Guide
• Explain why you need a Dexcom
We have numerous resources available to help you to get the most out of your Dexcom
G5 Mobile CGM System. Between our self-paced training resources and our friendly and
knowledgeable Dexcom customer support teams, help is always available.
First Things First - Learning How to Learn
Knowing about the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System is your first step in creating a successful
CGM experience. Before using it, learn about it.
You have numerous self-paced resources, helping you get to know the Dexcom G5 Mobile
CGM System:
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Beginning Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System Journey
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