User's Manual

6
GLOSSARY
Alternative Site BG
Testing
This is when you take a blood glucose value on your meter using a blood sample
from an area on your body other than your fingertip. Do not use alternative site
testing to calibrate your receiver.
Applicator
A disposable piece that comes attached to the sensor pod and inserts the sensor
under the skin. There is a needle inside the applicator that you remove after you
insert the sensor.
BG Meter
Blood glucose meter. A device used to measure how much glucose is in the blood.
You can use any commercially available meter for testing your blood glucose.
BG Value
Blood glucose value. The measurement of glucose in the blood. A blood glucose
value taken with your commercially available blood glucose meter.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
®
wireless technology allows devices to wirelessly communicate with
each other. In this case, communication between the Receiver and your iPhone /
iPod touch device.
Calibration
When you enter blood glucose values from a blood glucose meter into the
receiver. Calibrations are needed for your receiver to show continuous sensor
glucose readings and trend information. (Do not use alternative site testing for
calibration).
CGM
Continuous Glucose Monitoring.
Commercially
Available
Product that may be sold in the United States.
Default
A setting that is selected automatically, unless you choose another option.
Dexcom G4
PLATINUM System
The sensor, transmitter, and receiver.
Dexcom Share
System
Secondary notification system to the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System. For more
information, please refer to the Dexcom Share User Manual.
Glucose Data Gaps
Different symbols show on the trend graph instead of a sensor glucose reading to
let you know that the receiver cannot provide a reading.
Glucose Trends
Trends let you see the pattern of your glucose levels. The trend graph shows
where your glucose levels have been during the time shown on the screen and
where your glucose levels are now.
Hypoglycemia
Low blood glucose. Same as “low.” The default low alert in your receiver is set to
80 mg/dL. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate
hypoglycemic setting for you.
Hyperglycemia
High blood glucose. Same as “high.” The default high alert in your receiver is set to
200 mg/dL. Consult your healthcare provider to determine the appropriate
hyperglycemic setting for you.