Glossary - Dexcom Pro Q User Manual

1.4 Glossary

A1C
Blood Glucose
(BG) Value
Continuous
Glucose Reading
Contraindication
Default
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Indications
IP
Dexcom Pro Q ™ System User Guide
Chapter 1: System Overview
Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or 2 diabetes and to gauge
how well someone is managing their diabetes. A1C reflects
average blood sugar level for the past 2 to 3 months.
Amount of glucose in the blood measured by a meter.
Sensor inserted under the skin checks glucose levels in interstitial
fluid. A transmitter stores readings to be retrieved later.
Situations in which the Pro Q shouldn't be used because it may be
harmful to the user.
Preset option for a device setting.
High BG. Same as "high" or "high blood sugar."
Low BG. Same as "low" or "low blood sugar."
How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances the Pro Q
should be used.
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a nonprofit,
non-governmental, international organization created to produce
safety standards for electronics. One of the safety standards
is the Ingress Protection (IP) Marking, which classifies and
rates how protected an electronic device is against dust, water,
accidental contact, etc.
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