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Dexcom G5 Mobile Quick Start Manual

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CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Quick Start Guide

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  • Page 1 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 3 Use this guide, along with the Dexcom G5 Mobile Tutorial, to help you set up and start using your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System. If you need help with your system, call your local Dexcom representative.
  • Page 4 If this was your meter reading, what would you do? If you saw this instead, would you have responded differently? A 5.3 mmol/L value rapidly falling is different than a 5.3 mmol/L rapidly rising • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 5: Making Treatment Decisions

    Alarm/Alert You need to look at all four items before you make a treatment decision based on your Dexcom CGM. If you do not use all four, you may make an incorrect treatment decision. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 6 Do Not’s of CGM Treatment Decisions • Do not take multiple insulin doses too close in time High Carbs Meal Spike • Do not over-react to Normal sensor information Watch and wait. Do not over-react. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 7 • Do not use CGM for your treatment decisions if you took paracetamol/acetaminophen --- use your BG meter Refer to your user guide for more information on using your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System for treatment decisions. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...

  • Page 8: System Overview

    System Overview Your Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System is made up of the following: 1. Sensor and Applicator • The sensor is inserted using the applicator • Small sensor that measures sensor glucose levels just below the skin • Worn for up to seven days •...
  • Page 9 Choose Your Display Device To set up your Dexcom G5 Mobile, first choose the display device(s) you want to receive your CGM data and alerts. You have three choices, the next pages will help you make your decision. • Your smart device only •...
  • Page 10 • You will not have access to Dexcom Share 3. Receiver * Dexcom Share allows you to share your sensor glucose information with Followers. For receiver setup see page 18. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 11 • If you carry both devices, you will receive alerts and must acknowledge alerts on both devices For app setup see page 10. For receiver setup see page 18. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 12 Setting Up Your App Install the Dexcom G5 Mobile App from your app store. Log in to the app (with your existing Dexcom account) or sign up for a new account. Once you log in, the app walks you through the following:...
  • Page 13 30 minutes. Tap Pair on the pairing request. 2-hour Sensor Warmup Tap the circle to start your 2-hour sensor warmup. When you see the sensor warmup timer, your set up is complete. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 14 Enter the exact value from your BG meter. Tap SAVE. Repeat steps above to enter a second BG meter value from a second fingerstick. Entering two separate BG meter values will ensure an accurate reading. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 15 The G5 Mobile System needs to be calibrated in order to provide accurate readings. See the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System User Guide for more details. If you get an error message, click the blue question mark and follow the instructions.
  • Page 16 You will not get sensor glucose readings or alerts when a black circle is shown. Tap the blue question mark for more information. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 17 CGM measures the mmol/L per minute, this chart calculates what that could mean per 15 minutes. Where You Were To know where you were, look at your trend graph. Turn your smart device sideways for a larger view of your trend screen. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 18 Transmitter will pop out. Keep your transmitter to use again with your next sensor. Keep Dispose of the sensor following your local guidelines for disposal of blood-contacting components. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 19: Smart Device Settings

    Even though the app is a medical app, it functions just like any other app. Your settings will impact your alerts. To receive CGM alerts, you must allow Dexcom to send you notifications. These notifications include CGM information only. No promotional notifications will be sent by the app.

  • Page 20: Receiver Overview

    A full charge will last about 3 days. Press SELECT to turn your receiver on. Press UP and DOWN to change a value. Press RIGHT or SELECT to move to the next space. Press SELECT to accept changes. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 21 High Alert (Set between 6.7-22.2 mmol/L) When your glucose is at or above your high alert setting, your device will alert you. The setup wizard will only start the first time you set up your receiver. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...

  • Page 22: Inserting Your Sensor

    Let dry. If you use an optional skin adhesive product, place it in a circle shape where you place the adhesive patch. Insert the sensor through the clean skin in the center. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 23 Squeeze the ribbed tabs on the sides of the sensor pod. While squeezing the tabs, rock the applicator barrel forward and away from your body. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...

  • Page 24: Attaching Your Transmitter

    2 clicks. Hold the sides of your sensor pod with one hand. Remove transmitter latch with the other hand by quickly twisting off the latch away from your body. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 25: Starting Your Sensor

    Keep your receiver within 6 meters during the 2-hour sensor warmup. WARNING: Do not expect sensor glucose readings or alarms/alerts from the G5 Mobile System until after the 2-hour startup. The G5 Mobile System will NOT provide any sensor glucose readings or alarms/alerts until after the 2-hour startup ends AND you complete the startup calibration.
  • Page 26 HypoRepeat: Used when you want extra alerts for severe low sensor glucose readings. This profile keeps repeating the fixed low alarm every 5 seconds until confirmed or until your reading rises above 3.1 mmol/L. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 27 The Bluetooth symbol, in the upper left corner, blinks while looking for a transmitter and turns solid when found. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 28 Enter the exact blood glucose value from your BG meter. Press SELECT. Press SELECT again to confirm. Repeat steps above to enter a second meter value. Entering two separate BG meter values will ensure an accurate reading. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 29 WARNING: Calibrate the G5 Mobile System at least once every 12 hours. The G5 Mobile System needs to be calibrated in order to provide accurate readings. See the Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System User Guide for more details. Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 30 When you have an issue or error, your top bar will turn black. You will not get sensor glucose readings when a black bar is shown. See your user guide for more information. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 31 CGM measures the mmol/L per minute, this chart calculates what that could mean per 15 minutes. Where You Were To know where you were, look at your trend graph. Trend Graph Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 32 Transmitter will pop out. Keep transmitter to use again with your next sensor. Keep Dispose of the sensor following your local guidelines for disposal of blood-contacting components. • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 33: Urgent Low Glucose Alarm

    Tips for Using Both Display Devices The Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System allows you to use the app and receiver at the same time. The transmitter sends data to both the app and receiver. When using both at the same time, you should: •...
  • Page 36 © 2015 Dexcom, Inc. All rights reserved. LBL013139 Rev 002 MT23203 Dexcom, Dexcom G5, and Dexcom G5 Mobile, are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. The Bluetooth word and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other product or ®...

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