Using Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System For Treatment Decisions; Chapter 12 - Using Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm; Introduction - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

Chapter 12
Next Steps!
Using Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System for
Treatment Decisions

12.1 Introduction

In previous chapters, you learned how to track your trends. With your sensor glucose
readings and trend arrows, you can monitor where your glucose has been and where it
is heading.
You also learned how Alarm/Alerts can help you determine if you need to take any proactive
actions or treatment decisions. As an example, a half hour ago you got a low glucose Alert
and drank some orange juice. Now you just got a high Alert. What would you do? What would
you look at? How would you determine your treatment? Could you use your Dexcom G5
Mobile CGM System sensor glucose readings to make a treatment decision?
Prior to the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System, you had to take a fingerstick with your BG
meter before making any treatment decisions.
Dexcom G5 Mobile changes all that! When asked if you could make treatment decisions
based on your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System readings, the answer is now "Yes I can!"
This chapter reviews what you need to know when making treatment decisions based on
your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System and the information it provides.
After this chapter, you will be able to:
• List the four Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System keys needed to make a treatment decision
• Explain how many sensor glucose readings you need for treatment decisions
• Explain the importance of your Alarm/Alerts in treatment decisions
• Describe the role Trend Arrows have in your treatment decisions
• Summarize when you should not make treatment decisions based on your Dexcom G5
Mobile CGM System
• Determine the best treatment decision for your situation using Dexcom CGM
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