Chapter 6 - Calibration; Introduction - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

Chapter 6
Let Us G5! The Basics:
Calibration

6.1 Introduction

In the previous chapter, you learned how to insert your sensor, transmitter, and start a new
sensor session. You are now ready to begin your last step before getting your sensor glucose
readings: Calibration.
This chapter reviews not just your initial calibration, but also update calibrations required
throughout your sensor session. After this chapter, you will be able to:
• Provide calibration overview
○ Define calibration
○ Explain the importance of calibration
○ Identify steps to ensure a successful calibration
• Recognize steps in taking accurate blood glucose measurement
○ Identify the correct blood glucose site for calibrations
○ Prepare finger for fingerstick measurement
• Determine if you should/should not calibrate
○ Recognize when you can enter fingerstick measurement for calibration
○ Recognize when you should not enter the fingerstick measurement for calibration
○ Determine if you need to calibrate outside of the normal calibration requirements
• Initiate startup calibration
• Perform update calibrations
• Correctly enter your fingerstick measurement
○ Dexcom G5 Mobile App
○ Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver
• Identify calibration errors
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