Sensor Placement - Dexcom G5 Getting Started Manual

Do not insert the sensor until you have cleaned the skin near the insertion site with a
topical antimicrobial solution, such as isopropyl alcohol, and allowed the skin to dry.
Inserting into unclean skin might lead to infection. Do not insert the sensor until the
cleaned area is dry so the sensor adhesive will stick better.
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.
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:
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.
Do not enter Dexcom G5 Mobile 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 alerts generated by the Dexcom G5 Mobile.
Expiration Date
Do not use Dexcom G5 Mobile 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.
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