Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 171

CHAPTER 18 • Getting to Know Your CGM System
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 of the CGM
that snaps into the sensor pod and
wirelessly sends sensor glucose
information to your pump.
Transmitter ID
The transmitter ID is a series of
numbers and/or letters that you enter
into your pump to let it connect and
communicate with the transmitter.
Trend (Rate of Change) Arrows
Trend arrows show how fast your
sensor glucose levels are changing.
There are seven different arrows that
show when your sensor glucose
direction and speed change.
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