Tandem T:Slim X2 User Manual page 218

Chapter 23 – Calibrating Your CGM System
8. Using the onscreen keypad, enter
the blood glucose value from your
meter.
PRECAUTION
To calibrate the System, DO enter the
exact blood glucose value that your blood
glucose meter displays within 5 minutes
of a carefully performed blood glucose
measurement. Do not enter sensor glucose
readings for calibration. Entering incorrect
blood glucose values, blood glucose values
obtained more than 5 minutes before entry,
or sensor glucose readings might affect
sensor accuracy and could result in you
missing severe hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood
glucose) events.
9. Tap DONE.
10. Tap YES to confirm the
calibration.
Tap NO if the BG value does not
exactly match the reading from
your meter. The onscreen keypad
will reappear. Enter the exact
reading from your meter.
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11. The "CALIBRATION ACCEPTED"
screen will appear.
The My CGM screen will appear.
12. Tap Calibrate CGM to enter your
second blood glucose value.
13. The onscreen keypad will appear.
14. Wash and dry your hands, make
sure your glucose test strips
are not expired and have been
stored properly, and make sure
your meter is properly coded (if
required).
15. Take a blood glucose
measurement using your meter.
Carefully apply the blood sample
to the test strip following your
meter manufacturer's instructions.
16. Follow steps 8–10 to enter your
second blood glucose value.
Carefully apply the blood sample
to the test strip following your
meter manufacturer's instructions.
17. Follow steps 9–11 to enter your
second blood glucose value.
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