Dexcom G5 User Manual page 80

Mobile continuous glucose monitoring
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Warning
Insert the sensor component of the G5 Mobile in a site other than
Don't:
the belly/abdomen (ages 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2
to 17 years).
Why: The placement and insertion of the G5 Mobile sensor is not approved
for other sites.
Consequences: The system has not been tested in other areas and may
not work properly if inserted in other areas
Warning
Store sensor between 36° F-77° F during its shelf life.
Do:
Why: Storing the sensor incorrectly might cause the sensor glucose
readings to be inaccurate.
Never store sensors in the freezer.
Consequences: If stored outside of 36° F-77° F, your sensor glucose
readings may not be accurate, resulting in you missing a severe low or
high glucose event.
Warning
Never use the G5 Mobile sensor glucose readings for treatment
Don't:
decisions.
Only use BG values from your BG meter for treatment decisions (for
Do:
example, how much insulin to take).
Why: Since they measure your glucose from different body fluids, sensor
glucose readings can be different from your meter's BG values.
Consequences: Using sensor glucose readings for treatment decisions
could result in you missing a severe low or high event.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
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