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Acetaminophen precaution
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In previous generations of Dexcom CGM systems (G4/G5), acetaminophen could
affect your sensor readings, making them look higher than they really were.
However, with the Dexcom G7 CGM System, you can take a standard or maximum
acetaminophen dose of 1 gram (1,000 mg) every 6 hours and still use the sensor
readings to make treatment decisions. Taking higher than the maximum dose of
acetaminophen (e.g. > 1 gram every 6 hours in adults) may affect the sensor
readings and make them look higher than they really are.
Keep your sensor close to display device: Keep your sensor and display device
within 20 feet with no obstacles between them. Otherwise, they might not be able to
communicate.
Get alerts on display device you use: To get your alerts, set them on the display
device you use. Your receiver won't get the alerts you set in your app. Likewise, your
app won't get the alerts you set on your receiver.
Display device is on: Make sure your display device is turned on or you won't receive
sensor readings or alerts.
Test speaker and vibrations: Test your receiver speaker and vibrations regularly.
To make sure the speaker and vibrations work, plug in the receiver to charge. The
Speaker Test screen appears for a few seconds. Follow the directions on the screen to
test the speaker and vibrations. If it doesn't beep and vibrate, contact technical
support (in the app, go to Profile > Contact) and use your app or BG meter until the
receiver is fixed.
Keep receiver clean and dry: Don't submerge your receiver in water and don't get
dirt or water in the USB port. That could damage it.
Cautions
Requires prescription: U.S. law restricts the sale of the Dexcom G7 CGM System to
sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
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Questions and answers
Dexcom G7 continues to show readings 50 or 60 points higher than when I stick my finger and use the supplied recorder. Why?
The Dexcom G7 may show readings 50 or 60 points higher than fingerstick measurements due to several reasons:
1. Sensor's First Day: Newly inserted sensors may show larger differences, which usually decrease over the first 24 hours.
2. Pressure on Sensor: If something is pressing on the sensor (e.g., lying on it), it can affect readings. Removing the pressure can help.
3. Rapid Glucose Changes: Blood glucose changes before interstitial fluid glucose, so fast changes can cause differences between meter and sensor readings.
4. Fingerstick Issues: Inaccurate fingerstick readings can occur if hands are not washed properly or test strips are expired or used incorrectly.
These factors can cause temporary differences between Dexcom G7 and fingerstick readings.
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