Section 4: System Overview; Components - Dexcom G5 mobile Quick Start Manual

Continuous glucose monitoring system

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Section 4

System Overview

Your Dexcom G5 Mobile is made up of the following:

1. Sensor and Applicator

2. Transmitter

3. Display Device(s)

* For a list of compatible devices see: dexcom.com/compatibility

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Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide

• The sensor is inserted using the applicator

• Small sensor wire measures sensor glucose levels

just below the skin

• Worn for up to seven days

• The sensor and applicator are disposable after use

• Placed into the sensor pod

• Wirelessly sends sensor glucose information to either

your Dexcom G5 Mobile App, your receiver, or both

• Reusable during three month battery life

The Dexcom G5 Mobile App on your smart device* and/

or your receiver can be used as your display device.

• Displays your sensor glucose readings

• Allows you to set and receive Alarm/Alerts

• Your display device and transmitter must be kept

within 20 feet of each other

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Donna Huyett

February 8, 2025

to put in a new sensor should the receiver be in Manuel or Automatic mode?