Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 45

the transmitter out of the sensor pod
after your sensor session ends.
Sensor
The sensor is the part that includes an
applicator and wire. The applicator
inserts the wire under your skin, and the
wire measures glucose levels in your
tissue fluid.
Sensor Pod
The sensor pod is the small plastic
base of the sensor attached to your
skin that holds the transmitter in place.
Startup Period
The startup period is the 2-hour period
after you tell the System you inserted a
new sensor. Sensor glucose readings
are not provided during this time.
System Reading
A System reading is a sensor glucose
reading shown on your pump. This
reading is in mg/dL units and is
updated every 5 minutes.
Transmitter
The transmitter is the part that snaps
into the sensor pod and wirelessly
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sends glucose information to your
pump.
Transmitter ID
The transmitter ID is a series of num-
bers and/or letters that you enter into
your pump to let it communicate with
the transmitter.
Transmitter Latch
The transmitter latch is a small dispos-
able piece that snaps the transmitter
into the sensor pod. It is removed after
the transmitter is snapped in.
Trend (Rate of Change) Arrows
Trend arrows show how fast your glu-
cose levels are changing. There are 7
different arrows that show when your
glucose direction and speed change.
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