Dexcom G5 User Manual page 8

Glossary
A1C
Accessory Device
Alternative Site Testing
App
Apple Watch
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Blood Glucose (BG)
Value
G5 Mobile System User Guide
Glossary
Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or 2 diabetes
and to gauge how well you're managing your
diabetes. The A1C test result reflects your
average blood sugar level for the past two to
three months.
Hardware, connected to your smart device by
Bluetooth
, you use to get easy access to some of
its features. For example,
Apple watch, or smart watch.
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Also called wearables.
Using a blood sample from non-fingertip
(alternative) sites such as the palm, forearm or
upper arm for meter readings.
Do not use alternative site testing to calibrate the
Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System (G5 Mobile).
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Only use fingerstick measurement.
A self-contained program or piece of software
designed to fulfill a particular purpose; an
application, especially as downloaded by a user
to a smart or mobile device.
The G5 Mobile app was developed as a display
for continuous glucose monitoring.
Accessory device for iPhones
An abbreviation of blood glucose. Blood glucose
(BG) value is the amount of glucose in the blood
measured by a BG meter.
Bluetooth
headset,
.
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