Dexcom G7 User manual

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Getting Started
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This is abbreviated instruction. For detailed, step-by-
step instructions on how to use the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose
Monitoring (CGM) System, please refer to the instructions for use.
Screens are representational only. Your product may look different.

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Today we will cover:
•Setting expectations
•Setting up your receiver
•Inserting your sensor
•Receiver features
•Alerts
•Removing your sensor
•Treatment decisions
•And more
Welcome!

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•Real time glucose readings up to
every 5 minutes
•Can help you identify trends and
patterns
•Can help you take action to avoid
high or low glucose
•No fingersticks needed to make
diabetes treatment decisions*
Value of Dexcom G7
*If your glucose alerts and readings from the G7 do not match symptoms
or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment
decisions.

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Two different types of body fluids:
interstitial fluid (Dexcom G7) and blood
(meter).
Readings can be different and still be
considered accurate.
Setting Expectations

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Applicator with built-in Sensor
•Applicator inserts the sensor under your skin
•Sensor gets glucose information
•Wear sensor for up to 10 days
•Sensor sends glucose information to the
receiver
Dexcom G7 Receiver
•Shows glucose information
•Rechargeable using supplied USB cable

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Select
The receiver screen tells you which
button to use.
To scroll faster hold down the Scroll
button.
To move to next field, use the Select
button.
Receiver Navigation
Scroll
Down
Scroll Up
Go Back

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To turn the receiver on press and hold
the Select button for 3-5 seconds.
Turn Receiver On
Select

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Time and Date

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The receiver will walk you through a
series of screens on:
•Safety
Information Screens
•Treatment decisions
•Trend arrows
•Alerts
•Reading the home screen
•Urgent Low
•Urgent Low Soon

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When prompted, insert the sensor.
Insert Sensor

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Sensor Insertion Sites
Avoid areas:
With loose skin or without enough fat to avoid muscles and bones
That get bumped, pushed, or you lie on while sleeping
Within 8 centimeters of infusion or injection site
Near waistband or with irritations, scarring, tattoos, or lots of hair
Age 7 years and older: Use back of
upper arm or abdomen Age 24 months -6 years: Use back of upper arm,
abdomen, or upper buttocks

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Insert Sensor
Rub site with an alcohol
wipe. Wait until dry. Unscrew cap. Don’t touch
inside applicator.
Press and hold applicator firmly
against skin and then push
button.
Remove applicator.Rub firmly around patch
3 times.
Gently press on top of
sensor for 10 seconds.
Wash hands with soap
and water. Dry.

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Overpatch
The overpatch helps keep the sensor on. Find the overpatch bundled with the instructions in the sensor
box.
Carefully pull off both
clear liners, one at a
time. Don’t touch
white adhesive area.
Use colored tab to
place overpatch
around sensor.
Rub around overpatch.Use tab to peel off
colored liner.
Rub around overpatch.

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Back on the receiver select Sensor
is Inserted.
Confirm Sensor
Insertion

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When prompted, enter the pairing code. The 4 digit code is found on the applicator.
Enter Pairing Code

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Then wait for the sensor to pair.
Pairing

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Once communication is confirmed, the
warmup will start. Warmup starts at
sensor insertion, so you may see a less
than 30 minute warmup.
The sensor warmup timer tells you when
you will start getting readings and alerts.
Keep smart device within 6 meters
during this time.
Sensor Warmup

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After the warmup, the beginning of the
trend graph will appear.
The receiver must be within 6 meters to
receive glucose information.
Beginning of Trend
Graph
First
Reading

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Viewing the Receiver Trend Screen
High Glucose Alert Level
Low Glucose Alert Level
Trend Arrow
Current Glucose
Battery
Current Glucose
Trend Graph
Bluetooth

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Trend arrows show the speed and direction glucose is heading.
Trend Arrows
Steady
Changing less
than 0.8 mmol/L
in 15 minutes
Rising or falling
Changing
1.7-2.5 mmol/L
in 15 minutes
Slowly rising or falling
Changing
0.8-1.7 mmol/L
in 15 minutes
Rapidly rising or falling
Changing more
than 2.5 mmol/L
in 15 minutes