Dexcom NZMS G7 Manual page 2

HOW DOES THE DEXCOM CGM WORK?
DEXCOM CGM RECEIVER
Displays a glucose reading up to
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every 5 minutes.
APPLICATOR WITH BUILT-IN SENSOR
• Applicator inserts the sensor under your skin.
• Sensor receives glucose information.
Sensor lasts 10 days and offers the flexibility
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of a 12-hour grace period, allowing you to
swap your sensor when convenient.
• Sensor sends glucose information to
the receiver.
ACCURACY
Dexcom CGM readings and meter values may not be the same, and that's okay.
The Dexcom CGM and a meter measure glucose from two different types of body fluids:
interstitial fluid and blood. Readings can be different and still be considered accurate.
RECEIVER NAVIGATION
To scroll faster, hold down the Scroll button. To move to the next field, use the
Select button.
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STEP 1: SET UP RECEIVER
3. Accept Terms
of Use.
Select
6. View the mini tutorial on safety, treatment decisions,
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trend arrows, reading your home screen, and alerts.
1. To turn the receiver on press and hold
the Select button for 3-5 seconds.
2. Select Next on the Welcome Screen.
Select
4. Pick time format. 5. Enter date
and time.
7. Insert your sensor.
STEP 2: INSERT SENSOR
Age 7 years and older: Use abdomen or back of upper arm.
Age 24 months - 6 years: Use abdomen, upper buttocks, or back of upper arm.
Before you begin, wash and dry your hands; then clean the sensor site with alcohol.
1. Unscrew Cap. Don't touch 2. Press and hold applicator
inside applicator. firmly against skin and
then push button.
4. Rub firmly around patch 5. Gently press on top of
3 times. sensor for 10 seconds.
STEP 3: APPLY OVERPATCH
1. Carefully pull off both 2. Use coloured tab to
clear liners, one at a place overpatch
time. Don't touch white around sensor.
adhesive area.
4. Use tab to peel off liner. 5. Rub around overpatch.
3. Remove applicator.
3. Rub around overpatch.
6. On receiver, confirm
sensor is inserted.