Section 7: Alarm, Alerts And Advanced Alerts; Low Glucose Alarm; Change Low/High Alerts; Advanced Alerts - Dexcom G5 mobile Quick Start Manual

Section 7
Alarm, Alerts and Advanced Alerts

7.1 Low Glucose Alarm

The Dexcom G5 Mobile has an automatic Low Glucose alarm set at 55 mg/dL. You can't
change or turn off this alarm or its re-alert settings.

7.2 Change Low/High Alerts

Part of your initial set up included setting your Low/High Alerts, you can change these
settings at any time. To change your Low/High Alert go to Menu < Alerts in your app or
receiver. For detailed steps see your user guide.
When using both the app and the receiver at the same time, change Alerts on each
device separately

7.3 Advanced Alerts

By default, these Alerts are turned OFF, but they can be turned ON, and customized:
Rise Rate: Your device alerts you when your glucose is rising at a rapid (2mg/dL/
min) or very rapid (3mg/dL/min) rate. This feature helps you avoid staying high over
a long period of time.
Fall Rate: Your device alerts you when your glucose is falling at a rapid (-2mg/
dL/min) or very rapid (-3mg/dL/min) rate. This feature helps you avoid low glucose
events.
By default, the following alert is turned ON, but can be turned OFF, and customized:
Signal Loss: Your device alerts you when you aren't receiving sensor glucose
readings. Signal loss happens when your display device and transmitter stop
communicating; make sure you are within range (20 feet), without obstruction.
When using both the app and the receiver at the same time, you need to acknowledge
alerts on each device separately
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