Before You Start - Dexcom G4 Platinum User Manual

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6.1 BEFORE YOU START

• Make sure the correct transmitter ID has been entered into your
receiver (see Chapter 5, Section 5.2, The Settings Menu). You
do not need to re-enter the transmitter ID each time you start a
sensor session.
• Check the expiration date on the sensor package label. The format is
YYYY-MM-DD. Insert sensors on or before the end of the expiration
date calendar day.
• Follow your blood glucose meter's manufacturer's instructions to make
sure you are getting accurate blood glucose values for calibration.
• Wipe the bottom of the transmitter with a damp cloth or isopropyl
alcohol wipe. Place the transmitter on a clean, dry cloth, and air dry for
2-3 minutes.
• Make sure your blood glucose meter and receiver date and
time match.
WARNING
Store the sensor at temperatures between 36° F - 77°
F for the length of the sensor's shelf life. You may
store the sensor in the refrigerator if it is within this
temperature range. The sensor should not be stored in
a freezer. Storing the sensor improperly might cause
the sensor glucose readings to be inaccurate, and you
might miss severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or
hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) events.
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