Dexcom G5 Getting Started Manual page 34

Trend Arrows Show Where You're Going
To know where you are going, look at your trend arrows. Remember, it is not all about
the number. Pay attention to the direction and speed of your glucose change.
Where You Were
To know where you were, look at your trend graph.
To see more time:
• App: Turn smart device horizontally
• Receiver: Tap graph
31 • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Getting Started Guide
Steady:
Changing less than 1 mg/dL each minute.
Slowly Rising or Falling:
Changing 1-2 mg/dL each minute.
Glucose could increase/decrease 30-60 mg/dL in
30 minutes.
Rising or Falling:
Changing 2-3 mg/dL each minute.
Glucose could increase/decrease 60-90 mg/dL in
30 minutes.
Rapidly Rising or Falling:
Changing more than 3 mg/dL each minute.
Glucose could increase/decrease more than 90
mg/dL in 30 minutes.