Section 2: Safety Statements Overview - Dexcom G5 Getting Started Manual

Section 2: Safety Statements Overview

Indications for Use
The Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G5 Mobile)
is a glucose monitoring system indicated for the management of diabetes in persons
age 2 years and older. The Dexcom G5 Mobile is designed to replace fingerstick blood
glucose testing for diabetes treatment decisions.
Interpretation of the Dexcom G5 Mobile results should be based on the glucose trends
and several sequential readings over time. The Dexcom G5 Mobile also aids in the
detection of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating both acute and
long-term therapy adjustments.
The Dexcom G5 Mobile is intended for single patient use and requires a prescription.
Important User Information
Failure to use the Dexcom G5 Mobile and its components according to the instructions
for use and all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions may
result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia
(high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in
injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from your Dexcom G5 Mobile do not match
your symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick blood glucose value from your blood
glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when
appropriate.
Please review the product instructions before using the Dexcom G5 Mobile. Indications,
contraindications, warnings, precautions, cautions, and other important user informa-
tion can be found in the product instructions that are included with, or accompany, the
Dexcom G5 Mobile. Discuss with your healthcare professional how you should use the
information displayed on the Dexcom G5 Mobile to help manage your diabetes. The
product instructions contain important information on troubleshooting the Dexcom G5
Mobile and on the performance characteristics of the system.
Contraindications
MRI/CT/Diathermy
Do not wear the Dexcom G5 Mobile (sensor, transmitter, and receiver) during Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, or high-frequency
electrical heat (diathermy) treatment.
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