Chapter 2: Indications For Use And Safety Statements; Introduction; What Are Safety Statements; How To Read Safety Statements - Dexcom G6 User Manual

Chapter 2
Get Started:
Indications for Use and Safety Statements

2.1 Introduction

In this chapter, you'll learn how to use the G6 safely.
Review this chapter before using the G6. You'll find:
• How following the safety statements keeps you safe
• How to interpret safety statements
• An overview of safety statements

2.2 What Are Safety Statements?

Safety statements are brief explanations meant to keep you and the system safe while using the G6. There
are four types:
• Warnings: Describe serious — even life-threatening — situations to avoid when you use the G6
• Precautions/Cautions: Are steps you take when using the G6 to prevent minor or moderate harm to you or
the system
• Indications: Show who should use the system as well as when, why, and how they should use it
• Contraindications: Let you know when not to use the G6. If used in these situations, you may hurt yourself
or the system

2.3 How to Read Safety Statements

You see safety statements in two formats:
• List: All safety statements are listed in the next section
• Boxes: Chapters include boxes with the safety statements related to that content
Within chapters, each safety statement is in a box, broken down into four sections, like the example below:

2.4 Overview of Safety Statements

This section reviews all safety statements — what you should or shouldn't do, why, and what could happen.
The statements are grouped by system function or feature.
Review the safety statements to be aware of the indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and
cautions listed below. If you don't follow these instructions, you could over or under treat because you may
not realize your glucose is very low or high (hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia). And of course, seek medical
attention when appropriate.
General CGM System Safety Statements
Indication
• Who, What, and Why?
o Who:
You can use the system if you're 2 years or older and have diabetes. To get the G6, your healthcare
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