GMI (Glucose
Glucose Management Indicator (GMI) is calculated using average sensor glucose data. GMI can be an
Management
indicator of how well glucose levels are managed. GMI will likely differ from A1C.
Indicator)
Reference: Bergenstal, Richard M. et al. "Glucose Management Indicator (GMI): A New Term for
Estimating A1C From Continuous Glucose Monitoring." Diabetes Care, ADA, November 2018.
Grace Period
An extra 12-hour period after the sensor session that gives you more time to replace your sensor. Your
system works exactly as it did during your sensor session.
Hyperglycemia
High BG. Same as high or high blood glucose. Hyperglycemia is characterized by an excess of glucose
in the bloodstream.
It's important to treat hyperglycemia. If left untreated, hyperglycemia can lead to serious complications.
Confirm with your healthcare provider the appropriate High Glucose alert setting for you.
Hypoglycemia
Low BG. Same as low or low blood glucose. Hypoglycemia is characterized by a low level of glucose in
the bloodstream.
It's important to treat hypoglycemia. If left untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to serious complications.
Confirm with your healthcare provider the appropriate Low Glucose alert setting for you.
Indications
How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances you should use Dexcom ONE+.
iOS
Operating system used for Apple smartphones.
IP
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental, international
organization created to produce safety standards for electronics.
One of the safety standards is the Ingress Protection (IP) Marking, which classifies and rates how
protected an electronic device is against dust, water, accidental contact, etc.
IP ratings are numerical, with the number based on the conditions the electronic device encounters.
An IP22 rating lets you know your electronic device will not allow you to stick your fingers in it and will
not get damaged or be unsafe during specific testing with water dripping down.
Jailbroken or
The removal of limitations and security measures set by the manufacturer on a smart device. The
Rooted
removal poses a security risk and your data may become vulnerable.
mmol/L
Millimoles per liter. A unit of measure for BG values.
Notification
A message that appears on the screen of a display device. Notifications may also include a sound or
vibration, depending on the device settings.
Precaution
Special care to be exercised by you or your healthcare provider for the safe and effective use of
Dexcom ONE+.
Safety Statement
A statement of the intended uses of Dexcom ONE+ and relevant warnings, precautions, and
contraindications.
Share
A feature of the Dexcom ONE+ app that lets you securely send your information to Followers.
Sharer
The Dexcom ONE+ user who shares their information with Followers.
Sensor
Sends sensor readings to the display device. In Dexcom ONE+, the transmitter and adhesive patch are
built into the sensor.
Sensor Reading
The glucose concentration measured in the interstitial fluid by the sensor.
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