What's New To The Dexcom G5 - Dexcom G5 MOBILE User Manual

glucose gets too high or too low. See Chapter 13 and learn how to make treatment decisions
based on your Dexcom G5.
Alarm/Alerts
Being warned when your glucose value is too high or too low, falling or rising too quickly, or
trending toward 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 prompts 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 setup process for the
receiver and smart device.
In Chapter 11, you can learn more about the Alarm and Alerts feature.
Viewing Your Glucose Values
The Dexcom G5 allows you to see the last 1-3-6-12-24 hours of your sensor glucose
readings. On the receiver, from the home screen, press up/down arrows to view. On a smart
device, hold upright in portrait mode to see the most recent three hours; turn sideways to
landscape mode to view your glucose levels over the last 1-3-6-12-24 hours.
Go to Chapter 9 to learn more about viewing your glucose trends.

4.4 What's New to the Dexcom G5?

Features of the Dexcom G5 include:
• Ability to make treatment decisions based on your sensor glucose readings
• G5 Mobile app for your smart device and Apple Watch
• G5 Mobile widget in the Apple Today view
• Software updates
• Dexcom Share in the G5 Mobile app
Treatment Decisions
The Dexcom G5 allows you to make treatment decisions, including help in determining your
insulin doses.
With the Dexcom G5 glucose readings and trend (trend arrow and trend graph), you can
determine the speed and direction of your glucose changes. These help you determine if
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