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CHAPTER 6: INSERTING A SENSOR AND STARTING ASENSOR
SESSION 49
6.1 Before You Start 52
6.2 Removing the Sensor from its Packaging 53
6.3 Choosing an Insertion Site 54
6.4 Placing the Sensor 55
6.5 Sensor Insertion 56
6.6 Transmitter Attachment 58
6.7 Starting a Sensor Session 59
6.8 Sensor Startup Period 60
6.9 Taping the Sensor Pod 61
6.10 Temporary Receiver Shutdown 62
6.11 The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System and Water 63
CHAPTER 7: CALIBRATING YOUR DEXCOM G4 PLATINUM
SYSTEM 65
7.1 Calibration Overview 67
7.2 How to Calibrate 69
7.3 Startup Calibration 72
7.4 12-Hour Calibration Update 73
7.5 Other Reasons You May Need to Calibrate 73
CHAPTER 8: SENSOR GLUCOSE READINGS AND
TRENDS 75
8.1 Sensor Glucose Readings 78
8.2 Rate of Change Arrows 81
8.3 Glucose Status Area Symbols 84
CHAPTER 9: ALERTS, ALARM & PROFILES 87
9.1 Setting Your Alerts 89
9.1.1 Default Alert/Alarm Settings 89
9.1.2 Glucose Alerts & Alarm 91
9.1.2.1 High Glucose Alert 92
9.1.2.2 Low Glucose Alert 92
9.1.2.3 Low Glucose Alarm 93
9.1.3 Getting to the Alerts Menu 93
9.1.4 High and Low Glucose Alerts 94
9.2 Advanced Alerts 95
9.2.1 Setting a Snooze Time for Your High and Low Glucose Alerts
96
9.2.2 Rise and Fall Glucose Rate Alerts 96
9.2.3 Setting the Out of Range Alert 98
9.3 Alert Profiles 100
9.3.1 Alert Profile Options 101
9.3.2 Alert Profile Details 102
CHAPTER 10: EVENTS AND DEXCOM STUDIO™
SOFTWARE 105
10.1 Events 107