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unclean skin might lead to infection. Do not insert the sensor until the cleaned area is dry so
the sensor adhesive will stick better.
Precautions (continued)
The following precautions may result in the consequence of missing severe hypoglycemia
(low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) or making a treatment decision that
results in injury:
Reusable: Don't Throw Away
Do not discard your transmitter. It is reusable. The same transmitter is used for each session
until you have reached the end of the transmitter's battery life.
Be Accurate, Be Quick
To calibrate the system, enter the exact blood glucose value displayed on your
blood glucose meter within five minutes of a carefully performed fingerstick glucose
measurement.
Do not enter Dexcom G5 sensor glucose readings for calibration. Entering incorrect
blood glucose values, blood glucose values obtained more than 5 minutes before
entry, or sensor glucose readings might affect sensor performance.
Treatment Decisions
Make diabetes treatment decisions based on the combination of the sensor glucose
reading, trend arrow, and/or actionable alerts generated by the Dexcom G5.
Expiration Date
Do not use Dexcom G5 sensors beyond their expiration date. Before inserting
a sensor, confirm the expiration date that is listed on the package label in the
following format: YYYY-MM-DD.
Do not use sensors that are beyond their expiration date, because the sensor
glucose readings might not be accurate.
Sensor Placement
Avoid using the same spot repeatedly for sensor insertion. Rotate your sensor
placement sites, and do not use the same site for two sensor sessions in a row.
Using the same site might cause scarring or skin irritation.
Avoid inserting the sensor in areas that are likely to be bumped, pushed, or
compressed or areas of skin with scarring, tattoos, or irritation as these are
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