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Chapter 5 covers how to set up your smart device with the Dexcom G5 Mobile App.
The primary difference between the receiver and app is not the information they give you,
but how that information is presented. The following are some of the shared CGM data and
system information features.
Tracking Real Time CGM Data
The receiver and app give you the ability to track your glucose trends in a number of different
ways. Each device's home screen opens to your glucose trend screen.
View Glucose Levels
The receiver and app share many of the same glucose monitoring features. Your glucose
values are color coded to highlight what zone you are in, allowing you, at a glance, to see
what your levels are.
Color coded glucose levels:
• Red - Low
• Grey - Within your normal range
• Yellow - High
Trend Arrows
Glucose levels are not just about the numbers. The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System
includes trend arrows so you know the speed and direction of your glucose, allowing you to
proactively react before your glucose gets too high or too low.
Alarm/Alerts
Being warned when your glucose value is too high or too low, falling or rising too quickly, or
if it's trending towards a severe low or high is very important. Warnings in the form of Alerts
or an Alarm help you avoid getting too low or high. Alarm and Alert notifications help keep
you aware of your glucose trends and are made up of a combination of sounds, vibrations,
and screens.
There are a number of Alerts, but only one Alarm: when your glucose level dips below 55
mg/dL. Some customization options are available and are part of the set up process for the
receiver and smart device.
In Chapter 11, you can learn more about the Alarm and Alerts feature.
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