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Why
The CGM system's trend and pattern information, its glucose Alarm/Alerts, combined with
your meter's actual BG value, can help you manage your diabetes.
By identifying low and high glucose level periods, the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System allows
you to take action when needed and create long-term management strategies with your
healthcare professional. Using trend information to see your highs and lows helps you stay
inside your target range.
The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System's trend and pattern information is based on a series of
sensor glucose readings taken over a period of time.
Work with your healthcare professional and create a game plan on how to best use your
trend and pattern information in managing your diabetes.
Contraindications
Contraindications let you know when not to use the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System; you
may hurt yourself or damage the system. Remember, if used during certain situations, the
risk of use may clearly outweigh any potential benefit. Within the chapters, contraindications
are in purple boxes.
MRI/CT/ Diathermy
Remove the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System (sensor, transmitter, and receiver)
before Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, or
high-frequency electrical heat (diathermy) treatment.
The system hasn't been tested during MRI, CT scans, or with diathermy treatment. Magnetic
fields and heat could damage the components, stopping sensor glucose readings or
Alarm/Alert notifications. Without sensor glucose readings or Alarm/Alert notifications, you
might miss a severe low or high glucose event.
Medications
Taking medications with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol or Excedrin
while wearing the sensor may falsely raise your sensor glucose readings. The level of
inaccuracy depends on the amount of acetaminophen active in your body and is different for
each person.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Indications for Use and Safety Statement
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