User`s guide

Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional System User’s Guide | 27
•DonotusetheDexcomG4PLATINUMProfessional
System for treatment decisions, such as how much insulin
you should take. The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional
System does not replace a blood glucose meter. Always
use the values from your blood glucose meter for treatment
decisions. Blood glucose values may differ from sensor
glucose readings. Using the sensor glucose readings for
treatment decisions could lead to low or high blood glucose
value.
•Donotignoresymptomsofhighandlowglucose.Ifyour
sensor glucose readings do not match your symptoms,
measure your blood glucose with a blood glucose meter
even if your sensor is not reading in the high or low range,
so you do not miss a low or high blood glucose value.
•Calibrateatleastonceevery12hours.Calibratingless
often than every 12 hours might cause sensor glucose
readings to be inaccurate, and you might miss a low or high
blood glucose value.
UsersneedtoadheretoStandardPrecautionswhen
handling or using this device. All parts of the system
should be considered potentially infectious and are
capable of transmitting blood-borne pathogens
between patients and healthcare professionals.
For more information, refer to “Guideline for
Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of
Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007,
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html.
•Thetransmittershouldbecleanedanddisinfectedafteruse
on each patient. This system may only be used for testing
multiple patients when Standard Precautions and the