User`s guide

10 | Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
GLOSSARY (continued from page before)
Square Seal Square-shaped tape that is used to seal the USB port of the
receiver. Three square seals are provided. Each seal is used
once and then discarded when the port is reopened.
Startup Period The 2-hour period after you tell the receiver you inserted a new
sensor. Sensor glucose readings are not provided during this
time.
System
Reading
A sensor glucose reading shown on the receiver. This reading
is in mg/dL units and is updated every 5 minutes.
Transmitter The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional System part that
snaps into the sensor pod and wirelessly sends glucose
information to the receiver.
Transmitter ID A series of numbers and/or letters that you enter into the
receiver to let it communicate with the transmitter.
Transmitter
Latch
The small, disposable piece that snaps the transmitter into the
sensor pod. It is removed after the transmitter is snapped in.
Trend (Rate
of Change)
Arrows
Arrows on trend graphs that show how fast glucose levels are
changing. There are 7 different arrows that show when glucose
speed and direction change.
Triangle Seal Triangle-shaped tape that is used to seal the back of the
receiver shield placed over the receiver.