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Risks
The risks with using the Dexcom G7 CGM System are:
Not getting your alerts
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Using the Dexcom G7 CGM System to make treatment decisions when you
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shouldn't
Sensor insertion issues
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Adhesive reactions
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Retained sensor wire
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Inaccurate sensor readings
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Missed alerts
You need to get your alerts to respond to them. To make sure you get important alerts
to help you avoid undetected low or high glucose, follow Dexcom's recommended
settings, available at dexcom.com/faq or in the Dexcom G7 CGM System app, go to
Profile > G7 iPhone Safety and tap Complete guide to Dexcom iPhone Settings or
Profile > G7 Android Safety and tap Complete guide to Dexcom Android
Settings.
Also, go to the Alerts, Safety Information, and Troubleshooting chapters for helpful
information to ensure you get alerts.
Using the Dexcom G7 CGM System for treatment decisions
You can use your Dexcom G7 CGM System for treatment decisions in all but a few
situations:
When you don't have a number and/or arrow
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When how you feel doesn't match your sensor reading
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Using your Dexcom G7 CGM System in these situations could result in errors in
diabetes management. Go to the Treatment Decisions chapter to find out more.
Some users found accuracy between different sensors varied. When you insert each
sensor, check if symptoms match your readings and pay attention to its accuracy
before deciding to use it for treatment decisions.
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