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This chapter will teach you how to view your sensor glucose
readings and trend information. The trend graph will provide
additional information that your blood glucose meter does not.
It shows your current glucose value, the direction it is changing
and how fast it is changing. The trend graph can also show you
where your glucose has been over time.
Taking acetaminophen (paracetamol) containing products (such
as Tylenol) while wearing the sensor may falsely raise your sensor
glucose readings. The level of inaccuracy depends on the amount
of acetaminophen (paracetamol) active in your body.
Your blood glucose meter and sensor measure your glucose from two different
types of body fluids: blood and interstitial fluid. Therefore, your readings from
your blood glucose meter and sensor may not match.
HELPFUL HINTS:
• The greatest benefit you receive from using your Dexcom G4 PLATINUM
System will come from the trending information. It is important that you
focus on the trends and rate of change on your receiver, rather than the
exact glucose reading.
• If you have difficulty reading your receiver in bright sunlight, you may
need to seek a shady location.
The blood glucose value from your blood glucose meter should be
used for treatment decisions, such as how much insulin you should
take. The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System does not replace a blood
glucose meter. Blood glucose values may differ from sensor glucose
readings. The direction, rate of glucose change, and trend graph on
your Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System provide additional information
to help with your diabetes management decisions.
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