Choose Display Device - Dexcom G5 Getting Started Manual

4.2 Choose Display Device

To set up your Dexcom G5, first choose the display device(s) you want to receive your
CGM data and alerts. You have three choices.
Smart Device Only (For Setup see Section 5)
Your transmitter sends glucose information directly to your smart device using
Bluetooth wireless
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receive CGM data and alerts.
Receiver Only (For Setup see Section 6)
Your transmitter sends glucose information directly to your receiver using
Things to consider if choosing your receiver only:
• Your receiver is a dedicated medical device
• Use when you cannot take your phone
• Battery lasts at least three days
• You will not have access to Dexcom Share*
* Dexcom Share allows you to share your glucose information with Followers. For more
information on Dexcom Share see your user guide.
Smart Device and Receiver
(For Setup see Section 5 and 6)
Your transmitter sends glucose information directly to your app and/or your receiver, at
the same time, using
You can choose to use both devices at once or switch between devices.
Things to consider if choosing both devices:
• Use your app during daily activities where you already take your smart device
• Use your receiver during activities where your smart device may not be allowed
(work or school)
• If you carry both devices, you will receive alerts and must acknowledge alerts on
both devices
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on your smart device must be ON in order to
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