Preparing For Calibration - Dexcom G5 User Manual

In case you can't look at your screen, both the smart device and receiver
provide, with the exception of your regular 12-hour update calibration,
beep/vibration prompts to let you know it's time to calibrate or if there was a
system calibration error.
For more information on setting your sound/vibration prompts and how to
clear them, please see Chapter 9.
Smart Device
Calibration prompts will alert you with a triple beep if your smart device is not
Silent Do Not Disturb
on or
Receiver
The receiver alerts you with an initial vibration for calibration prompts. If not
cleared, you receive a vibrate/beep every five minutes until confirmed.

7.6 Preparing for Calibration

Your sensor depends on you to help make its sensor glucose readings
accurate. If you don't prepare properly for the calibration, your sensor may not
provide you with the most accurate sensor glucose readings.
Nine Steps to Successful Calibration:
Do:
1. Wash and dry your hands before taking a fingerstick measurement.
2. Always use the same meter you routinely use to measure your BG.
a. BG meter and strip accuracy vary between meter brands.
b. Switching within a session might cause sensor glucose
3. Follow meter's instructions exactly when taking your fingerstick
measurement.
4. Verify test strips are current and, if required, coded correctly with
meter.
5. Check: Is
6. Use fingerstick BG values only.
a. Other sites are not as accurate.
b. Must enter within five minutes of taking BG meter value.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Calibration
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readings to be less accurate.
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