Glossary - Dexcom G6 User Manual

1.4 Glossary

A1C
Airplane Mode
Alternative Site
Testing
Android
Android Wear
App or
Application
App Store or
Play Store
Apple Watch
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter
Blood Glucose
(BG) Value
Bluetooth
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Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or 2 diabetes and to gauge
how well you're managing your diabetes. A1C reflects your
average blood sugar level for the past 2 to 3 months.
A setting on a smart device where certain features are disabled to
comply with airline regulations.
Using a blood sample from non-fingertip (alternate) sites such as
the palm, forearm, or upper arm for meter values.
Don't use alternative site testing to calibrate the G6. Only use
fingerstick measurements.
Operating system used for smart devices.
A type of smart watch.
Software installed on a smart or mobile device.
The G6 app is a display for continuous glucose monitoring.
Internet store for downloading applications to a smart device.
A smart watch for iPhone.
A medical device used to measure how much glucose is in the
blood.
Blood glucose value is the amount of glucose in the blood
measured by a meter.
A technology that allows devices to wirelessly communicate with
each other.
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