Dexcom App: Starting A Session - Dexcom G5 User Manual

Dexcom App: Starting a Session

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Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Attaching Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
What you do
If starting a new transmitter, pair it first.
See chapter 8.
Tap sensor warmup circle to start your two-hour
sensor warmup.
NOTE: You will NOT get any sensor glucose
readings, Alarm/Alerts during your two-hour sensor
warmup period. Use your BG meter during the
warmup period, including when making a treatment
decision.
Wait.
Screen provides countdown to sensor warmup. The
orange dashes darken as the countdown moves
forward.
Keep smart device within 20 feet of transmitter
during the sensor warmup period.
You won't get alarm, alerts, or readings during the
2-hour warmup.
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