Glossary - Dexcom ONE+ User Manual

Glossary

A1C 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.
Accessory Device Hardware connected to your smart device. For example, a Bluetooth headset.
Airplane Mode A setting on a smart device where certain features are disabled to comply with airline regulations.
Alternative Site Testing a blood sample from non-fingertip (alternate) sites for BG meter values. Only use fingertip tests
Testing to calibrate Dexcom ONE+.
Android OS Operating system used for Android smart devices.
App or Application Software installed on a smart device.
The Dexcom ONE+ app is a display for continuous glucose monitoring.
Apple App Store or Internet store for downloading applications to a smart device.
Google Play Store
Blood Glucose A medical device used to measure how much glucose is in the blood.
(BG) Meter
Blood Glucose The amount of glucose in the blood measured by a BG meter.
(BG) Meter Value
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Bluetooth A technology that allows devices to wirelessly communicate with each other.
wireless
technology
Calibration When you calibrate your Dexcom ONE+ using your BG meter, you take a fingerstick measurement from
your BG meter then enter the value into your receiver or smart device.
Calibrating your Dexcom ONE+ using your BG meter is optional. Calibration with your BG meter may
align your sensor readings with your BG meter values.
Compatible Works with Dexcom ONE+. A smart device and operating system is compatible with Dexcom ONE+
when Dexcom has tested it to ensure it works as designed with Dexcom ONE+.
Continuous A sensor inserted under the skin checks glucose levels in interstitial fluid and sends sensor readings to
Glucose a display device.
Monitoring (CGM)
Contraindication A situation where Dexcom ONE+ shouldn't be used because it may be harmful to you. The risk of use
outweighs the benefit.
Default A manufacturer's preset option for a device setting.
Display Device A device with a screen used for monitoring your glucose information and alerts, for example, a
smartphone app or the Dexcom receiver.
Follow or Dexcom A Dexcom app used for monitoring another user's glucose information and alerts.
Follow App
Follower A person who receives a Sharer's information in the Follow app.
Glucose Alerts Alerts related to your glucose: High Glucose and Low Glucose
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