User`s guide

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CHAPTER 2: INDICATIONS FOR USE AND
SAFETY STATEMENT
2.1 INDICATIONS FOR USE
The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring
System is a glucose monitoring device indicated for detecting
trends and tracking patterns in persons (age 18 and older)
with diabetes. The system is intended for single patient use
and requires a prescription.
The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System is indicated for use as
an adjunctive device to complement, not replace, information
obtained from standard home glucose monitoring devices.
The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM System aids in the detection
of episodes of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, facilitating
both acute and long-term therapy adjustments, which may
minimize these excursions. Interpretation of the Dexcom G4
PLATINUM System results should be based on the trends
and patterns seen with several sequential readings over time.
2.2 IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
Please review your product instructions before using your
continuous glucose monitoring system. Contraindications,
warnings, precautions, cautions, and other important user
information can be found in your product instructions.
Discuss with your healthcare professional how you should
use your sensor trend information to help manage your
diabetes. Your product instructions contain important
information on troubleshooting your system and on the
performance characteristics of the device.