Rate Of Change Arrows - Dexcom G5 User Manual

Glucose Information: Review
Now that you're familiar with the Dexcom G5 Mobile screens and can locate readings,
identify color coding, and view time frames, let's take a closer look at the rate of change
arrows.

9.4 Rate of Change Arrows

Not sure how your sensor glucose readings are trending?
Rate of change arrows show the speed and direction of your glucose trends based on the last
several sensor glucose readings. Arrows and the trend graph help you know when to take
action before you are too high or too low.
You need a rate of change arrow when using your Dexcom G5 Mobile to make treatment
decisions.
However, before doing anything, think about your most recent insulin dosing, food intake,
overall trend graph, and current BG value. Don't overreact to the arrows. For more
information on using your Dexcom G5 Mobile for treatment decisions, please see Chapter 13.
Remember the arrows don't reflect your latest reading: they reflect a combination of recent
readings.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Home Screen, Rate of Change Arrows, and Errors
(Continued from previous page)
Glucose out of
40-400 mg/dL
range
Your sensor glucose
readings are above
400 mg/dL.
You will not receive
sensor readings
until you are
between 40-400
mg/dL.
Wait until your
sensor glucose
readings are
between 40-400
mg/dL. Until then,
use your BG meter.
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