Introduction - Dexcom SEVEN User Manual

INTRODUCTION

The Seven Continuous Glucose Monitoring System provides you with real-time
continuous glucose measurements every 5 minutes for up to 7 days. These readings will
help you detect trends and patterns in your glucose levels. The Seven System also features
adjustable High and Low Glucose Alerts and a Low Glucose ALARM to notify you
when you are outside of your target glucose levels. The Seven System consists of three
components: the Sensor, the Transmitter, and the Receiver. The Seven System is currently
compatible with all FDA cleared blood glucose meters for calibration using manual entry.
The Seven System is also directly compatible with the LifeScan® OneTouch® Ultra® Blood
Glucose meter for calibration using a connection cable (Auto Upload).
The Sensor is a disposable unit that you insert into your abdomen (belly) to continuously
monitor your glucose levels for up to 7 days. The Transmitter is a reusable device that
snaps into the Sensor Pod and wirelessly sends glucose information measured by your
Sensor to the Receiver. The Receiver is a hand-held device that receives and displays
glucose information every 5 minutes sent by the Sensor/Transmitter. The Receiver
displays your current glucose reading and also shows your glucose trend information
from the past 1-hour, 3-hours, and 9-hours. These trends allow you to see where your
glucose levels have been and which direction your glucose levels are headed. The Receiver
also vibrates and beeps to let you know when your glucose levels are high or low.
This User's Guide describes how to use your Seven System from start to finish of a
continuous glucose monitoring session. Important safety information, warnings,
precautions, cautions, and contraindications of the Seven System are described in the
next few pages and throughout this guide. Be sure to read this entire User's Guide before
beginning your continuous glucose monitoring session.
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