Dexcom G4 Platinum User Manual page 11

GLOSSARY (continued from page before)
Sensor
Sensor Pod
Snoozing
Startup Period
System
Reading
Transmitter
Transmitter ID
Transmitter
Latch
Trend (Rate
of Change)
Arrows
The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM (Pediatric) System part that
includes an applicator and wire. The applicator inserts the wire
under your skin, and the wire measures glucose levels in your
tissue fluid.
The small plastic base of the sensor attached to your skin that
holds the transmitter in place.
The option to delay your alert for a set amount of time. A
snooze time can be set for high and low glucose re-alerts.
The 2-hour period after you tell the receiver you inserted a
new sensor. Sensor glucose readings are not provided during
this time.
A sensor glucose reading shown on your receiver. This reading
is in mg/dL units and is updated every 5 minutes.
The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM (Pediatric) System part that snaps
into the sensor pod and wirelessly sends glucose information to
your receiver.
A series of numbers and/or letters that you enter into your
receiver to let it communicate with the transmitter.
The small, disposable piece that snaps the transmitter into the
sensor pod. It is removed after the transmitter is snapped in.
Arrows on trend graphs that show how fast your glucose levels
are changing. There are 7 different arrows that show when your
glucose speed and direction change.
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