A.1 Accuracy – G6 Readings Do Not Match Blood
Glucose Meter Value
Different body fluids give different numbers:
• BG meter measures glucose from blood
• G6 sensor measures glucose from interstitial fluid
Calibrating may help align your G6 readings to your meter values. (See A.4 Calibrate
Your G6.)
A.2 Accuracy – G6 Readings Do Not Match
Symptoms
If your readings do not match your symptoms:
• Wash your hands with soap and water. Dry them. Then take a fingerstick
with your meter. If your meter value matches your symptoms, use it to make
treatment decisions.
• Calibrating may help align your G6 readings to your meter values. (See A.4
Calibrate Your G6.)
Dexcom G6
System • Using Your G6
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