Table Of Contents - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents3
Getting Started5
Learning How To Learn7
Part 1: Getting Started7
Chapter 1 - Beginning Your Dexcom G57
Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring7
(Cgm) System Journey7
Introduction7
Self-Paced Resources8
Paper Based G5 Mobile Resources8
Tutorials8
Quick Start Guide (Qsg)8
Accessing The Qsg9
User Guide9
Chapter 2 - Indications For Use And Safety9
How To Use Your User Guide10
Indications For Use And Safety Statement11
Important User Information11
Overview Of Safety Statements12
Indications For Use12
Contraindications13
Mri/Ct/ Diathermy13
Medications13
Warnings14
Sensor Fractures14
Do Not Use Damaged Goods14
Choking14
Do Not Ignore Low/High Symptoms15
Who Should Not Use15
Calibrate On Schedule15
Placement15
Sensor Storage16
Smart Device Settings16
Missed An Alarm Or Alert?16
Precautions17
Sensor Package17
Clean And Dry Before Using17
Reusable: Do Not Throw Away17
Treatment Decisions18
Expiration Date18
Sensor Placement18
Use Correct Transmitter, Receiver, And Sensor18
Communication Range19
Setting Alarm/Alert Notifications19
Keep Receiver Dry19
No Alternative Site Testing19
When Not To Calibrate20
The Basics21
What Is The Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System?23
Options To View Your Trends23
Cgm System23
System Description23
Tracking Real Time Cgm Data24
View Glucose Levels24
Trend Arrows24
Alarm/Alerts24
What Is New To The Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System?25
Viewing Your Glucose Values25
Share Your Data26
System Information26
System Components26
Package26
Sensor27
Transmitter27
Receiver28
Overview Of System Components29
Sensor Overview30
Dexcom G5 Mobile Sensor Applicator And Pod30
Applicator And Sensor Pod31
Transmitter Overview32
Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver32
Dexcom G5 Mobile Transmitter Front And Back32
Receiver Overview33
Smart Device Overview35
Why Different Monitoring Methods?37
Chapter 4 - Set Up Your Display Devices37
Dexcom G5 Mobile App38
Suggested Smart Device Settings38
Dexcom G5 Mobile App Installation38
Initial Dexcom G5 Mobile App Setup39
Initial App Setup39
Introductory Screens40
Setting Up Your App Alarm/Alerts And Basic Settings42
Initial Setup Of The Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver50
Initial Receiver Set Up51
Initial Screens51
Language51
Time/Date51
Starting A Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Transmitter, And Starting Your Session55
Overview55
Chapter 5 - Starting A Sensor Session55
Prepping For Sensor Insertion56
Items Included In Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Packages56
Inside Sensor Box56
Transmitter Box58
Choosing Your Insertion Site59
Optional Site Preparation60
Inserting Your Sensor60
Attaching Sensor Pod62
Inserting Sensor Wire62
Removing Applicator Barrel And Collar63
Attaching Your Transmitter64
Loose Sensor Pod66
Starting Your Sensor Session67
Dexcom App: Starting A Session67
The Right Way To Use Tape For Extra Support67
Receiver: Starting A Session69
Receiver Bluetooth Tips71
No Communication Between Transmitter And Receiver71
If Wrong Sn Entered72
Sensor Session Warmup74
Chapter 6 - Calibration77
Calibration Overview78
What Is A Calibration?78
How Do I Calibrate?78
Why Is Calibrating Important?78
When To Calibrate79
Initial Calibration: Sensor Start-Up Completed79
Update Calibration79
Calibration Prompts80
Sensor Session Start-Up Calibration Prompts80
Start-Up Calibration Prompts81
Update Calibration Prompts82
Sound/Vibration Prompts83
Preparing For Calibration84
Eight Steps To Successful Calibration:84
Ready? Set? Calibrate84
Calibrate With Your Dexcom G5 Mobile App85
Calibrate With Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver88
Calibration Errors90
Chapter 7 - Ending Your Sensor Session And Transmitter Session93
Ending Your Seven Day Sensor Session94
Ending Sensor Session Prompts95
System Prompts101
App: Ending A Sensor Session Early103
Receiver: Ending A Sensor Session Early104
Temporary Shutdown Receiver105
Preventing Sensor Failures106
Remove Sensor Pod And Transmitter107
With Safety Lock107
End Of Transmitter Battery109
Without Safety Lock109
Transmitter Battery Messages110
Part 3: Next Steps - Getting The Most115
Out Of Your Dexcom Cgm115
Introduction To Home Screens117
Overview Of Home Screen117
Chapter 8 - Home Screen, Rate Of Change117
Arrows, And Errors117
App Home Screen118
Status And Task Bar119
Glucose Information121
Receiver Home Screen124
Status Bar125
Home Screen On Receiver125
Rate Of Change Arrows128
Error Messages129
App130
Bluetooth Off131
Not Getting Sensor Glucose Reading131
System Found Temporary Sensor Issue132
Transmitter And Sensor Not Communicating132
Calibration Required133
Calibration Error133
Display Devices And Transmitter Not Communicating134
What Is An Event?135
Chapter 9 - Daily Events Affect Your Glucose Trends And Patterns135
Event Categories136
Events Menu137
Health Events Menu142
Entering Events144
Enter Events: Smart Device144
Entering Events: Dexcom G5 Mobile App144
Enter Events: Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver150
Entering Events: Receiver150
Enter Stress Event150
Enter Carbs Event151
Viewing Events152
Enter Health Event152
Chapter 10 - Sensor Glucose Alarm And Alerts155
What Are Alarm And Alerts?156
Default Alerts156
Low/High Alerts156
Reading Alarm And Alerts157
Rise Rate/Fall Rate/Repeat/Signal Loss Alerts157
Urgent Low Glucose Alarm158
Low/High Glucose Alerts159
Rise Rate/Fall Rate Alerts161
Signal Loss Alert163
App: Alarm/Alert Recommended Settings163
Receiver: Default Beeps And Vibrations164
Low Repeat/High Repeat167
Clearing Alarm/Alerts168
Clearing Your Smart Device168
Clearing Your Receiver169
Your Alarm/Alerts169
Chapter 11 - On The Go With G5: Customizing Your Alarm/Alerts 169 11.1 Introduction171
Changing App Alarm And Alerts172
App Screen Overview172
Steps To Customize App Alarm/Alerts174
Customizing Alerts: App175
Changing An Alert181
Return To Trend Screen182
Changing Receiver Alarm And Alerts183
Profiles183
Alarm/Alert Sound Profiles184
Customizing Sound Profiles: Receiver185
Alerts Main Menu186
Low/High Repeat186
Rise/Fall Rate186
Steps To Customize Receiver Alarm/Alerts187
Customizing Alerts: Receiver187
Signal Loss187
Change High Alert Level188
Turn Repeat On189
Using Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System For Treatment Decisions191
Chapter 12 - Using Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm191
Importance Of Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System Information For Treatment Decisions192
Making Treatment Decisions194
The Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System Keys195
Sensor Glucose Readings198
Creating Personal Guidelines205
Your Healthcare Professional Is Your Partner205
Creating A Management And Treatment Plan206
Determine Your Goals206
Prevent And Treat Lows207
Prevent And Treat Highs207
Do's and Do Not's of CGM Treatment Decisions208
You Decide209
General Guidelines212
Part 4: Everything Else G5217
Chapter 13 - Warranty: The Fine Print217
Receiver Warranty Information217
Transmitter Warranty Information219
Taking Care Of Your Dexcom G5 Mobile Cgm System221
Chapter 14 - Taking Care Of Your Dexcom G5221
Basic Maintenance222
Charging Receiver's Battery222
Cleaning And Disinfecting The System226
Accessories226
Disinfection227
Cleaning The Receiver Or Transmitter227
Disinfecting The Receiver Or Transmitter227
Storage228
Checking App And Receiver Information229
System Disposal230
Device Performance Characteristics231
System Accuracy231
Product Specifications231
Chapter 15 - Technical Information231
Sensor Product Specifications232
Transmitter Product Specifications232
Transmitter Performance Characteristics233
Transmitter Electromagnetic Immunity Specifications233
Receiver Product Specifications234
Receiver Electromagnetic Immunity Specifications235
System Electromagnetic Immunity Specifications237
Electromagnetic Emissions Specifications238
Minimum Recommended Distance Between Other Rf Transmitters And The Dexcom Transmitter/Receiver238
Usb Charging/Download Cable Specifications239
Power Supply/Charger Specifications239
Chapter 16 - Troubleshooting241
No Alarm/Alerts242
Troubleshooting242
Applicator246
Sensor Pod Adhesive246
Hardware Error247
Symbols On Package Labels253
Chapter 19 - Package Label Symbols253
Glossary257
Index261