Chapter 10 - Sensor Glucose Alarm And Alerts; Introduction - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

Chapter 10
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Sensor Glucose Alarm and Alerts

10.1 Introduction

Monitoring your glucose trends is critical in managing your diabetes. But what happens if you
are driving, in a meeting, at the movies, and cannot or, do not want to, keep looking at your
display device?
Dexcom's G5 Mobile CGM System understands there are times when you cannot look at your
receiver or smart device; however you still need to know of actionable glucose trends or if
you are not getting your sensor glucose readings.
This chapter reviews the sensor glucose Alarm and Alerts based on your sensor glucose
readings, allowing you to proactively manage your glucose trend levels and make sure your
transmitter is communicating with your display device.
In the next chapter, you will learn how to customize the Alarm and Alerts.
After this chapter you will be able to:
• Define an Alarm
• Define an Alert
• Identify the different types of Alerts
• Describe the difference between an Alarm and an Alert
• Recognize different Alarm/Alert prompts and sounds
• Determine signal loss is preventing you from getting an Alarm or Alert
• Describe recommended app settings
• Successfully clear an Alert notification
○ Dexcom G5 Mobile App
○ Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver
Your trending information is one of the greatest benefits of the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM
System. It is important to focus on your glucose readings, trends and rate of change arrows.
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