Alarm/Alerts; Viewing Your Glucose Values; On Treatment Decisions; What's New To The Dexcom G5 Mobile - Dexcom G5 User Manual

Alarm/Alerts

Being warned when your glucose value is too high or too low, falling or rising too quickly,
or trending toward a severe low or high is very important. Warnings in the form of Alerts
or an Alarm help you avoid getting too low or high. Alarm and Alert notifications help keep
you aware of your glucose trends and are made up of a combination of sounds, vibrations,
and screens.
There are a number of Alerts, but only one Alarm: when your glucose level dips below 55
mg/dL. Some customization options are available and are part of the setup process for the
receiver and smart device.
In Chapter 11, you can learn more about the Alarm and Alerts feature.

Viewing Your Glucose Values

The Dexcom G5 Mobile allows you to see the last 1-, 3-, 6-, 12-, 24-hours of your sensor
glucose readings. On the receiver, from the home screen, tap graph to view. On a smart
device, hold upright in portrait mode to see the most recent three hours; turn sideways to
landscape mode to view your glucose levels over the last 1-, 3-, 6-, 12-, 24-hours.
Go to Chapter 9 to learn more about viewing your glucose trends.

4.4 What's New to the Dexcom G5 Mobile?

With this system, you:
• Can make treatment decisions using your Dexcom G5 Mobile
• Get a new receiver
Treatment Decisions
The Dexcom G5 Mobile allows you to make treatment decisions, including help in determining
your insulin doses.
Use the glucose readings and trend arrow to determine the speed and direction of your
glucose changes. Based on your Dexcom G5 Mobile, you determine if you should dose, eat
carbs, or do nothing without a fingerstick.
You still need your BG meter to calibrate the Dexcom G5 Mobile and as a backup when your
CGM data does not reflect how you feel or if you don't have enough information on your
home screen.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
What's the Dexcom G5 Mobile?
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