Dexcom G5 User Manual page 10

Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Indications
G5 Mobile System User Guide
Glossary
High BG. Same as "high" or high blood sugar.
Hyperglycemia is characterized by an excess of
glucose in the bloodstream.
It's important to treat hyperglycemia. If left
untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to serious
complications.
The default High Glucose Alert in the G5 Mobile
is set to 200 mg/dL. Consult your healthcare
professional to determine the appropriate
hyperglycemic setting for you.
Low BG. Same as "low" or low blood sugar.
Hypoglycemia is characterized by a low level of
glucose in the bloodstream.
It's important to treat hypoglycemia. If left
untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to serious
complications.
The default Low Glucose Alert in the G5 Mobile is
set to 80 mg/dL. Consult your healthcare
professional to determine the appropriate
hypoglycemic setting for you.
A condition making a particular treatment or
procedure advisable. Indications let you know
who should use the G5 Mobile and when.
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