Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 205

NOTE
Sensor Code: The instructions in this section do
not apply if you entered the sensor code when
you started the sensor session.
Two hours after you start the sensor
session, the CALIBRATE CGM screen
will appear, letting you know that two
separate BG values from your BG
meter must be entered. You will not see
sensor glucose readings until the pump
accepts the BG values.
1. From the CALIBRATE CGM screen,
Tap .
OK
 The CGM Home screen will appear
with two blood drops in the upper
right portion of the screen. The two
blood drops will stay on the screen
until you enter 2 separate BG values
to calibrate.
2. Wash and dry your hands, make
sure your BG test strips have been
stored properly and are not expired,
and make sure your BG meter is
properly coded (if required).
3. Take a BG measurement using your
BG meter. Carefully apply the blood
sample to the test strip following
your BG meter manufacturer's
instructions.
PRECAUTION
DO use fingertips to calibrate from your BG
meter. Blood from other places may be less
accurate and not as timely.
4. Tap OPTIONS.
5. Tap the Down Arrow.
6. Tap My CGM.
7. Tap Calibrate CGM.
8. Using the on-screen keypad, enter
the BG value from your BG meter.
PRECAUTION
To calibrate the System, DO enter the exact
BG value displayed on your BG meter within
5 minutes of a carefully performed BG
meter. Do not enter the sensor glucose
readings for calibration. Entering incorrect
BG values, BG values obtained more than 5
minutes before entry, or sensor glucose
readings might affect sensor accuracy and
could result in you missing severe
CHAPTER 23 • Calibrating Your CGM System
hypoglycemia (low BG) or hyperglycemia
(high BG) events.
9. Tap .
10. Tap to confirm the calibration.
Tap if the BG value does not
exactly match the reading from your
BG meter. The on-screen keypad
will reappear. Enter the exact
reading from your BG meter.
 The CALIBRATION ACCEPTED
screen will appear.
 The My CGM screen will appear.
11. Tap Calibrate CGM to enter your
second BG value.
 The on-screen keypad will appear.
12. Wash and dry your hands, make
sure your BG test strips have been
stored properly and are not expired,
and make sure your meter is
properly coded (if required).
13. Take a BG measurement using your
BG meter. Carefully apply the blood
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