Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 44

Chapter 3 – Getting to Know Your System
Units
Units are the measurement for insulin.
USB Cable
USB is the abbreviation for Universal
Serial Bus. The USB cable connects
into the t:slim X2 Pump's micro USB
port.
CGM Terminology
Alternate Site BG Testing
Alternate site BG testing is when you
take a blood glucose value on your
meter using a blood sample from an
area on your body other than your fin-
gertip. Do not use alternate site testing
to calibrate your sensor.
Applicator
The applicator is a disposable piece
that comes attached to the sensor pod
and inserts the sensor under the skin.
There is a needle inside the applicator
that is removed after you insert the sen-
sor.
Calibration
Calibration is when you enter blood glu-
cose values from a blood glucose
meter into the System. Calibrations are
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needed for your System to show con-
tinuous glucose readings and trend
information.
CGM
Continuous glucose monitoring.
Glucose Data Gaps
Glucose data gaps occur when your
System is unable to provide a sensor
glucose reading.
Glucose Trends
Glucose trends let you see the pattern
of your glucose levels. The trend graph
shows where your glucose levels have
been during the time shown on the
screen and where your glucose levels
are now.
HypoRepeat
HypoRepeat is an optional alert setting
that keeps repeating the fixed low alert
every 5 seconds until your sensor glu-
cose value rises above 55 mg/dL or
you confirm it. This alert can be helpful if
you want extra awareness for severe
lows.
mg/dL
Milligrams per deciliter. The standard
unit of measure for sensor glucose
readings in the United States.
Receiver
When the Dexcom G6 CGM is used
with the t:slim X2 Pump to display CGM
readings, the insulin pump replaces the
receiver for the therapeutic CGM. A
smartphone with the Dexcom app may
be used in addition to the t:slim X2
Insulin Pump to receive sensor read-
ings.
Rise and Fall (Rate of Change) Alerts
Rise and fall alerts occur based on how
much and how fast your glucose levels
rise or fall.
RF
RF is the abbreviation for radio fre-
quency. RF transmission is used to
send glucose information from the
transmitter to the pump.
Safety Lock
The safety lock keeps the needle inside
the applicator before you are ready to
insert the sensor. It also helps you snap
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