Appendix B: Glossary - Dexcom G6 Pro User Manual

Appendix B: Glossary

A1C
Airplane Mode
Alternative Site
Testing
Android
Android Wear
App or
Application
App Store or Play
Store
Apple Watch
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter
Blood Glucose
(BG) Value
Bluetooth
Continuous
Glucose
Monitoring
G6 Pro User Guide
Appendix B: Glossary
Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or 2 diabetes
and to gauge how well you're managing your
diabetes. A1C reflects your average blood sugar
level for the past 2 to 3 months.
A setting on a smart device where certain features
are disabled to comply with airline regulations.
Using a blood sample from non-fingertip
(alternate) sites such as the palm, forearm, or
upper arm for meter values.
Don't use alternative site testing to calibrate the
G6. Only use fingerstick measurements.
Operating system used for smart devices.
A type of smart watch.
Software installed on a smart or mobile device.
The G6 Pro app is a display for continuous
glucose monitoring.
Internet store for downloading applications to a
smart device.
A smart watch for iPhone.
A medical device used to measure how much
glucose is in the blood.
Blood glucose value is the amount of glucose in
the blood measured by a meter.
A technology that allows devices to wirelessly
communicate with each other.
A sensor inserted under the skin checks glucose
levels in interstitial fluid. A transmitter sends
readings to a display device.
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