Glossary - Dexcom G7 User Manual

Glossary

A1C
Accessory Device
Airplane Mode
Alternative Site
Testing
Android OS
App or Application
Apple App Store or
Google Play Store
Apple Watch
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter
Blood Glucose
(BG) Meter Value
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Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or type 2 diabetes and to
gauge how well you're managing your diabetes. A1C reflects
your average blood glucose level for the past 2 to 3 months.
Hardware connected to your smart device. For example, a
Bluetooth head-set or Apple Watch.
A setting on a smart device where certain features are
disabled to comply with airline regulations.
Testing a blood sample from non-fingertip (alternate) sites for
BG meter values. Only use fingertip tests to calibrate G7.
Operating system used for Android smart devices.
Software installed on a smart device.
The G7 app is a display for continuous glucose monitoring.
Internet store for downloading applications to a smart device.
A watch that communicates with and extends an Apple smart
device, such as an iPhone.
A medical device used to measure how much glucose is in the
blood.
The amount of glucose in the blood measured by a BG meter.