What Is The Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System?; Options To View Your Trends; Cgm System; System Description - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

Chapter 3
Let Us G5! The Basics:

What Is the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System?

3.1 System Description

Now it is time to get an overview of the Dexcom's G5 Mobile CGM System.
After this chapter, you will be able to:
• Explain the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System
• Describe options to view trends
• Locate your historical readings
• Recognize system components
• Explain each part's function
3.2 The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System
CGM
The Dexcom G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is a medical device
you use to track your glucose trends and monitor the speed and direction of your glucose
changes. You continually see your sensor glucose readings, updated every five minutes for up
to 7 days, without the bother of taking constant fingerstick measurements.
Your sensor glucose readings are measured by a single use sensor inserted under your
belly's (if between the ages of 2 and 17, belly or upper buttocks) skin. A reusable transmitter
sends your data to your display device once every five minutes.
The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System provides personalized trend alerts, prompting you to
proactively react when your glucose levels are getting too low, or too high. Dexcom provides
web-based reports reflecting your glucose trends and patterns. Share the reports with your
healthcare professional when developing your diabetes management treatment plans.

Options to View Your Trends

The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System transmitter works with a number of display devices
giving you flexibility to use what is best for you, your situation, or your lifestyle:
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
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