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When ending a session, don't throw away the transmitter.
The transmitter is reusable and can be used in multiple sensor sessions. Keep
using it until the system notifies you the transmitter battery is about to expire.
Don't Share Your Transmitter
Never share your transmitter with another person. The system is a
prescription-only medical device and is meant, or indicated, for your use only.
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Your transmitter is tied to readings. If used by someone else, your
reports, Alarm and Alerts, etc., would be wrong, resulting in you missing a
severe low or high glucose event.
System Precautions
Next are precautions for the receiver, transmitter, sensor, and the system.
Precautions
Use Correct Transmitter, Receiver, and Sensor
Different generations' transmitters and receivers aren't interchangeable with
each other.
The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System transmitter and receiver are not
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compatible with the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM CGM System's transmitter and
receiver. The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System won't work if you mix receiver
and transmitter components from different generations, resulting in you
missing a severe low or high glucose event.
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You can use a Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Sensor with the Dexcom G5 Mobile
CGM System. Before using the sensor, make sure the sensor label says
"Dexcom G5 Mobile/G4 PLATINUM Sensor", or "Dexcom G4 PLATINUM
Sensor".
System Accuracy
System accuracy may be affected when your glucose is changing at a
significant rate such as during exercise or after a meal.
Significant glucose rise/fall rates:
• Rising 2-3 mg/dL each minute
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