User`s guide

56 | Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
6.1 BEFORE YOU START
Make sure the correct transmitter ID has been entered into your
receiver (see Chapter 5, Section 5.2, The Settings Menu). You
do not need to re-enter the transmitter ID each time you start a
sensor session.
Check the expiration date on the sensor package label. The format is
YYYY-MM-DD. Insert sensors on or before the end of the expiration
date calendar day.
Follow your blood glucose meters manufacturers instructions to make
sure you are getting accurate blood glucose values for calibration.
Wipe the bottom of the transmitter with a damp cloth or isopropyl
alcohol wipe. Place the transmitter on a clean, dry cloth, and air dry for
2-3 minutes.
Make sure your blood glucose meter and receiver date and
time match.
Review the sensor applicator picture before using a new sensor.
WARNING
Store the sensor at temperatures between 36° F - 77° F
for the length of the sensor’s shelf life. You may store the
sensor in the refrigerator if it is within this temperature
range. The sensor should not be stored in a freezer.
Storing the sensor improperly might cause the sensor
glucose readings to be inaccurate, and you might miss a
low or high blood glucose value.
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