Chapter 9: Events; Introduction; Event Overview; Enter Insulin Event - Dexcom G6 User Manual

Chapter 9
Next Steps:
Events

9.1 Introduction

In this chapter, you'll learn how to enter events, including insulin doses and carbs. You can track events to see how your actions or
circumstances affect your glucose levels.
After this chapter, you'll be able to:
• Define an event
• Describe each type of event
• Add events to the app and receiver
9.2 Events Overview
Did you take a walk after lunch today? Are you feeling stressed? How much insulin did you take for your dinner meal? These are all events
that can change your blood sugar.
An event is an action or situation that affects your glucose levels. With the G6, you can track your daily events so you can reflect on their
effect on your glucose trends. Once entered into the app, or once you upload your receiver data, events can be viewed in Dexcom reports.
The reports help you review how each event influenced your glucose trends. You can use the reports with your HCP to create a plan to
manage your diabetes.
Types of Events
Your G6 lets you keep track of insulin, carbs, exercise, and health-related events.
When you add an event in your app, it shows in Events and CLARITY reports. Do you already use a health app like Apple Health or
Samsung Health? If so, you can choose to share readings with them by enabling this option in the Settings menu.

9.3 Enter Insulin Event

This section starts by showing you the screens you use to enter a long-acting insulin dose on the app. Then it reviews steps for setting up
your app to send you a daily reminder to take your long-acting insulin. Entering insulin on your receiver is then covered.
App: Enter Long-acting Insulin
App: Enter Long-acting Insulin
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From the Home screen, tap Events.
App: Enter Long-acting Insulin
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