Types Of Calibration Prompts - Dexcom G4 User Manual

9.2.1

TYPES OF CALIBRATION PROMPTS

This section describes the three blood drop symbols you will see. The next
section describes what to do when you see one of these symbols.
Startup calibration prompt
This prompt means the receiver's 2-hour startup
period is complete. You need to enter two blood
glucose values to calibrate the system and start
receiving sensor glucose readings.
The receiver will continue to display the startup
calibration prompt screen every 15 minutes until the
receiver accepts the blood glucose values.
To clear this prompt, press the
Additional startup calibration prompt
This prompt means you need to enter one more
blood glucose value to calibrate the system and start
receiving sensor glucose readings.
The receiver will continue to display the additional
startup calibration prompt screen every 15 minutes
until the receiver accepts the blood glucose values.
To clear this prompt, press the
Calibration prompt
This prompt means you need to enter one blood
glucose value. This prompt will appear when it is time
for your 12 hour calibration update or any other time
you may need to calibrate.
The receiver will continue to display this prompt
screen every 15 minutes until the receiver accepts the
blood glucose values.
To clear this prompt, press the
SELECT button.
SELECT button.
SELECT button.
Startup calibration
prompt
Additional startup blood
drop prompt
Calibration prompt
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