User`s guide

Dexcom G4 PLATINUM (Pediatric) System User’s Guide | 9
GLOSSARY (continued from page before)
Sensor The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM (Pediatric) System part that
includes an applicator and wire. The applicator inserts the wire
under your skin, and the wire measures glucose levels in your
tissue uid.
Sensor Pod The small plastic base of the sensor attached to your skin that
holds the transmitter in place.
Snoozing The option to delay your alert for a set amount of time. A
snooze time can be set for high and low glucose re-alerts.
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 your receiver. This reading
is in mg/dL units and is updated every 5 minutes.
Transmitter The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM (Pediatric) System part that snaps
into the sensor pod and wirelessly sends glucose information to
your receiver.
Transmitter ID A series of numbers and/or letters that you enter into your
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 your glucose levels
are changing. There are 7 different arrows that show when your
glucose speed and direction change.