Dexcom G5 Mobile Quick Start Manual page 29

Tips for Entering BG Meter Values
Do enter BG Meter Values:
• After washing and drying your hands
• Within five minutes of testing with your meter
• Using the exact number from your 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
Entering Your BG Meter Value Every 12 Hours
After your initial BG meter values, BG meter values must be entered
once every 12 hours at a minimum.
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.
A single blood drop prompt will
appear when a BG meter value is
needed.
Press SELECT to confirm.
After you press SELECT, you will
see a single blood drop in the right
corner of the trend graph screen.
Go to the Enter BG menu item to
enter your BG meter value.
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