Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual page 92

Summary
Now You Can:
• Calibration Overview
○ Define calibration
○ Explain the importance of calibration
○ Identify steps to ensure a successful calibration
• Recognize the steps required to take an accurate blood glucose levels
○ Identify the best blood glucose site for calibrations
○ Prepare finger for fingerstick measurement
• Determine if you should/should not calibrate
○ Recognize when you can enter BG meter values
○ Recognize when should not enter the BG meter values
○ Determine if you need to calibrate outside of the normal calibration guides
• Initiate startup calibration
• Perform maintenance calibrations
• Correctly enter your fingerstick measurement
○ Dexcom G5 Mobile App
○ Dexcom G5 Mobile Receiver
• Identify calibration errors
What Is Next?
In the next chapter, you will learn how to end a typical seven day sensor session, what to
do if you need to end your sensor session early, along with removing the transmitter and
determining if you need to replace it.
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Calibration
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