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Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 11: Treatment Decisions
Chapter 11 | Treatment Decisions
11.1 Introduction
Follow the steps outlined in this chapter and you’ll have what you need to make
treatment decisions using your Dexcom G6
®
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
(G6).
After this chapter, you’ll be able to:
• Talk with your HCP about creating a personalized treatment plan
• Identify when you can treat using your G6
• Describe the importance of alarm/alerts in treatment decisions
• Tell when you shouldn’t make a treatment decision using the G6
• Recognize when you should watch and wait before treating
11.2 How Do You Know You’re Ready?
Whether you’re new to Dexcom or experienced, you should keep using your BG
meter to make treatment decisions until you know how Dexcom works for you.
Don’t rush! It may take days, weeks or months for you to gain confidence in using your
CGM to make treatment decisions.
Confirm your G6 readings using your BG meter so you understand that:
• The accuracy you experience with each newly inserted sensor may vary
• A sensor might work differently in different situations (meals, exercise, first day of
use, etc.)
There may be variations between sensors, so pay attention to how each newly inserted
sensor is working for you when deciding whether to make treatment decisions based
on your G6 readings.
If your symptoms don’t match your G6 readings, use your BG meter when making
treatment decisions. If your G6 readings don’t consistently match your symptoms or BG
meter values, then talk to your healthcare professional about how you should be using
the Dexcom G6 to help manage your diabetes. Your healthcare professional can help
you decide how you should best use this device.
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