Dexcom G5 Mobile Quick Start Manual page 15

Tips for Entering BG Meter Values
Do enter BG Meter Values:
• After washing and drying your hands
• Within 5 minutes of obtaining the value from your BG meter
• Using the exact number from your BG meter
• Using only fingerstick blood glucose values
• Every 12 hours at minimum
Do not enter BG Meter Values:
• If your value is higher than 22.2 mmol/L or lower than 2.2 mmol/L
• If you see a ??? (question mark) or signal loss error on the screen
• After you have taken paracetamol/acetaminophen
Enter Your BG Meter Value Every 12 Hours
After your initial BG meter values, BG meter values must be entered at
least once every 12 hours.
The meter icon shows a red
badge when a BG meter
value is needed.
WARNING: Calibrate the G5 Mobile
System at least once every 12 hours.
The G5 Mobile System needs to
be calibrated in order to provide
accurate readings.
See the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System User
Guide for more details.
If you get an error message, click the blue
question mark and follow the instructions.
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