Benefits - Dexcom G5 User Manual

If the sensor's glucose reading is higher than your meter's BG value, you may
miss a Low Alert. As an example, your last sensor glucose reading was 82
mg/dL, whereas your BG value shows 78 mg/dL. If your Low Alert is set at 80
mg/dL, you won't receive an Alert because the sensor glucose reading is 82
mg/dL.
If you're not receiving an Alarm/Alert, and not taking fingerstick
measurements, you may be unaware of low or high glucose levels.
Sensor Insertion Risks
Inserting the sensor and wearing the adhesive patch might cause infection,
bleeding, pain, or skin irritations (for example, redness, swelling, bruising,
itching, scarring, or skin discoloration). The chance of this happening is low.
The G5 Mobile uses the same sensor as the previous CGM system—the
Dexcom G4 PLATINUM. The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System clinical studies
and compliance data showed slight redness and swelling occurring only in a
few patients.
During Dexcom's G4 PLATINUM System's clinical study, no sensor wires
broke; however, there is a remote chance a sensor wire could break or detach
and remain under your skin. Sterile broken sensor wires don't pose a
significant medical risk.
If a sensor wire breaks off or detaches and remains under your skin, contact
your healthcare professional and call Dexcom's Technical Support toll free,
24/7, at 1.888.738.3646 or toll at 1.858.200.0200 within 24 hours.
Those are the risks, let's now review the benefits!

3.2 Benefits

Daily habits impact your BG levels. With the G5 Mobile, you can track how
your exercise, carbs, stress levels, medication, or illness influence your
glucose levels.
Knowing Your Trends
Providing sensor glucose readings every five minutes, for up to seven days,
the G5 Mobile helps you detect trends and patterns. Trend information reveals
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