Dexcom G5 mobile Quick Start Manual page 8

General CGM System Warnings
Warnings
Review Training Materials
Thoroughly review the training materials included with your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM
System before using.
Incorrect use could lead you to misunderstand system information or might affect its
performance and you might miss a severe low or high glucose event.
Treatment Decisions
The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System does not replace your blood glucose (BG) meter.
When making treatment decisions, such as the amount of insulin you need, only use
your BG value. Don't use the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System sensor glucose readings
because readings can be different from your BG value. If sensor glucose readings are
used in determining treatments, it could result in you missing a severe low or high
glucose event.
Don't Ignore Low/High Symptoms
If your sensor glucose readings don't match your symptoms, measure your BG with a
fingerstick. Otherwise, you may miss a severe low or high glucose event.
Who Shouldn't Use
The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System was not evaluated, nor approved for the following
persons:
• Pregnant women
• Persons on dialysis
• Persons who are critically ill
The system's accuracy hasn't been tested in people falling into these groups and sensor
glucose readings may be inaccurate, resulting in missing a severe low or high glucose
event.
Calibration Warning and Precautions
Warning
Calibrate on Schedule
Calibrate at least once every 12 hours. Calibrating less often than every 12 hours might
cause sensor glucose readings to be inaccurate, resulting in you missing a severe low
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