Chapter 11: Ending A Sensor Session; Automatic Sensor Shut-Off - Dexcom G4 PLATINUM User Manual

CHAPTER 11: ENDING A SENSOR SESSION

PRECAUTION
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 battery life.
Your sensor gives you sensor glucose readings for up to seven days. The performance of a sensor has not
been tested beyond seven days.
Information for the end of a sensor session:
• Do not remove the transmitter from the sensor pod while the pod is attached to your skin.
• Consult your local waste management authorities for instructions to dispose of blood contacting parts
(sensor and applicator).
• In some cases, your sensor session may end before you have finished a full 7-day period. If this
happens, see Chapter 13, Section 13.6, Sensor Shut-Off Troubleshooting.
• Glucose alerts and alarm do not work after the sensor session ends.

11.1 AUTOMATIC SENSOR SHUT-OFF

The receiver tells you how much time you have left until your sensor session is complete. The Replace
Sensor screen shows at 6 hours, 2 hours and 30 minutes before your 7-day sensor session ends.
You can set these alerts with the profiles setting (see Chapter 9, Section 9.3.2, Alert Profile Details, "All
Other Alerts"). After the 6-hour, 2-hour, and 30-minute reminders, you continue to receive sensor glucose
readings. PressSELECT
Now screen (00:00:00) shows.
Sensor glucose readings do not show on the receiver after your sensor session ends. The trend
graphs show that the sensor session has ended with a red stoplight symbol at the top.
You must remove your sensor and insert a new sensor.
to clear these screens. You must remove your sensor after the Replace Sensor
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