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HELPFUL HINT:
• "Enter BG" will be the second main menu option when you are in the
middle of a sensor session.
a. When the receiver does not have a recent
sensor glucose reading the default is 6.7
mmol/L.
b. If there has been a sensor glucose reading in
the past 15 minutes, the "Enter BG" screen will
display your current sensor glucose reading
as your starting point. Do not use the current
sensor glucose reading for calibration. Use
only blood glucose values from your meter.
c. Before you take a blood glucose measurement to be used for calibration,
wash your hands, make sure your glucose test strips are not expired
and have been stored properly, and that your meter is properly coded (if
required).
Carefully apply the blood sample to the test strip following the instructions
provided with your meter or test strips.
5. To enter the blood glucose value, use the
you see the correct value and then press the
6. Confirm that the blood glucose value you entered is correct. Entering
incorrect values may affect the sensor accuracy.
a. If the blood glucose value displayed is correct,
press the
SELECT
b. If the blood glucose value displayed is incorrect,
press the
RIGHT
then press the
SELECT
"Enter BG" screen. Repeat the steps for re-
entering the correct blood glucose value.
c. If you do not press the
receiver will "time out" and no blood glucose
value will be recorded for calibration.
7. The "Enter BG" processing screen will appear
to let you know the blood glucose value is being
processed for calibration.
UP
button.
button to highlight "Cancel"
button to return to the
SELECT
button, the
or
DOWN
button to scroll until
SELECT
button.
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The mom set a high ceiling of 300. How do I get to an actual number and not a "high" reading
You can adjust the high glucose alert value on the Dexcom G4 by following these steps:
1. Press the button to select “High Alert.”
2. Press the UP or DOWN button to highlight “On/Off” and press the SELECT button to set this option.
3. Press the LEFT button to return to the previous screen.
4. Press the DOWN button to highlight “Level.”
5. Press the SELECT button and then use the UP or DOWN button to adjust the high glucose alert value.
6. The high glucose alert value can be set between 6.7 and 22.2 mmol/L in 0.1 mmol/L increments.
7. Press the SELECT button to confirm the new setting.
This adjustment allows you to set a specific threshold instead of receiving a general "high" reading.
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