Safety Statements - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

If you receive a calibration prompt outside of your scheduled calibration schedule, the system
doesn't accept your most recent calibration or your meter's BG value is very different from
the sensor's glucose reading.
Don't worry about keeping track of the time between calibrations, the system will prompt you
when you are ready for another.
Now you have an overview of calibration, let's review some contraindications, warnings, and
precautions you need to know and follow before you calibrate.

7.3 Safety Statements

CONTRAINDICATION
Don't: Never take any medications containing acetaminophen during your sensor session.
Why: Taking medications with acetaminophen (such as Tylenol or Excedrin Extra Strength)
while wearing sensor may falsely raise sensor glucose readings. Level of inaccuracy
depends on:
1. Amount of acetaminophen active in your body.
2. May be different for each person.
Consequences: Without correct readings you might miss a severe low event.
WARNING
Don't: Never use the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System sensor glucose readings for
treatment decisions.
Do: Only use BG values from your BG meter for treatment decisions (e.g., how much
insulin to take).
Why: Since they measure your glucose from different body fluids, sensor glucose readings
can be different from your meter's blood glucose values.
Consequences: Using sensor glucose readings for treatment decisions could result in you
missing a severe low or high event.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
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