The Dexcom G4 System And Water - Dexcom G4 User Manual

HELPFUL HINTS:
• Remember that your alerts and low glucose alarm will not work when the
receiver is shut down.
• Shutting down the receiver does not extend the sensor life beyond 7
days. Your sensor session will stop 7 days after you started the sensor
session.
3.11

THE DEXCOM G4 SYSTEM AND WATER

Your sensor is water resistant when showering, bathing, or swimming if the
transmitter is fully snapped in. The sensor has been tested to be water resistant
when submerged for up to 2.44 meters for a maximum of 24 hours. The receiver
is rain resistant, but you should try to keep it dry. Do not spill fluids on it or drop
it into fluids. Keep the micro USB port cover closed to help prevent fluid
from getting inside the receiver. Wireless communication does not work well
through water so the range is much less if you are in a pool, bathtub, water bed,
etc.
HELPFUL HINT:
• If your receiver gets wet you need to make sure the speakers and vibrate
mode are still working. You can do this by using the Try It option in the
profiles menu. See Chapter 6, Section 6.3, Alert Profiles.
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