Chapter 11: Treatment Decisions; Introduction; Your Hcp Is Your Partner - Dexcom G6 User Manual

Chapter 11
Next Steps:
Treatment Decisions

11.1 Introduction

Follow the steps outlined in this chapter and you'll have what you need to make
treatment decisions using your G6.
After this chapter, you'll be able to:
• Talk with your HCP about creating a personalized treatment plan
• Identify when you can use your G6 in treatment decisions
• Describe the importance of alarm/alerts in treatment decisions
• Tell when you shouldn't make a treatment decision using the G6
• Recognize when you should watch and wait before treating
11.2 How Do You Know You're Ready?
Whether you're new to Dexcom or experienced, use your meter to make treatment
decisions until you know how Dexcom works for you. Don't rush! It may take days,
weeks, or months to gain confidence in trusting your G6 for treatment decisions.
Confirm your G6 readings with your meter until you know how accuracy with newly
inserted sensors can vary and how a sensor may work differently in different situations,
such as after meals or exercise.

11.3 Your HCP Is Your Partner

Your HCP is your partner in personalizing your diabetes management plan and
treatment decisions.
Before you start making treatment decisions with your G6, work with your HCP and
learn the basics:
• When do you need to use a meter instead of relying on your G6?
• How can you avoid insulin stacking?
Creating Personal Guidelines
Working with your HCP, define your target glucose range and your alert settings.
Discuss how to stay within your target using the G6. Let your HCP guide you through
the system features, including adjusting your alert settings to match your needs and
goals, working with readings and trend arrows for treatment decisions, and managing
your diabetes with the system.
Learn from your HCP how changes:
• To an insulin regimen should be made cautiously and only under medical
supervision
• In insulin strength, manufacturer, type, or method of administration may result in a
need for a change in insulin dose
Make a List
Before meeting with your HCP, make a list of questions you have about treatment
decisions and how to use your G6 in your decision-making process. Use the following
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