Contraindications; Mri/Ct/ Diathermy; Medications - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System is intended for use by patients at home and in
healthcare facilities.
Important User Information
Failure to use the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System and its components according to
the instructions for use and all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions,
and cautions may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or
hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that
may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM
System do not match your symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick blood glucose value
from your blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical attention
when appropriate.
Please review the product instructions before using the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System.
Indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, cautions, and other important user
information can be found in the product instructions that are included with, or accompany,
the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System. Discuss with your healthcare professional how you
should use the information displayed on the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System to help manage
your diabetes. The product instructions contain important information on troubleshooting the
Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System and on the performance characteristics of the system.

Contraindications

MRI/CT/ Diathermy

Remove the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System sensor, transmitter, and receiver before
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT) scan, or high-frequency
electrical heat (diathermy) treatment.
The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System has not been tested during MRI or CT scans or with
diathermy treatment. The magnetic fields and heat could damage the components of the
Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System, which may cause it to display inaccurate blood glucose
readings or may prevent alerts.

Medications

Taking medications with paracetamol/acetaminophen while wearing the Dexcom G5 Mobile
CGM System may inaccurately raise the glucose readings generated by the Dexcom G5
Mobile CGM System. The level of inaccuracy depends on the amount of acetaminophen
active in your body and is different for each person. Do not rely on continuous glucose
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Indications for Use and Safety Statement 11