Users Manual Part 6
About the DexcomG6 19
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19 About the DexcomG6
19.1. CGM Overview
Warning: ALWAYS be aware of your current CGM value, trust how your body
feels, and do not ignore symptoms of high and low glucose. Even though insulin
delivery adjusts automatically in Automated Mode with the goal of bringing
your glucose level to your dened Target Glucose, severe hypoglycemia or
hyperglycemia may still occur.
If your CGM values do not match your symptoms, ALWAYS check your blood
glucose using a BG meter, consider treatment and/or CGM sensor calibration
if necessary. ALWAYS switch to Manual Mode if you feel you are receiving
inaccurate CGM values.
• Erroneously high CGM values can cause excessive insulin delivery, leading
to severe hypoglycemia, seizure, loss of consciousness or death.
• Erroneously low CGM values can cause prolonged insulin suspension
leading to hyperglycemia, DKA, or death.
If you are having symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose
readings and you have followed all instructions described in this User Guide,
contact your healthcare provider.
e Omnipod 5 System is designed to connect with the Dexcom G6 CGM
System. When connected to the Dexcom G6, the Pod receives glucose values and
trends from the Dexcom G6. In Automated Mode, the Pod uses CGM values to
make automated insulin dosing decisions every 5 minutes. In both Manual Mode
and Automated Mode, a CGM value and trend can be used in the SmartBolus
Calculator to calculate a suggested bolus.
Read and follow all Dexcom G6 product instructions, including Safety
Statements, in the Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide.
Note: All sensor and transmitter-specic actions and alerts are controlled
through your DexcomG6 app. See your Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide for
additional information.
Note: e DexcomG6 app and Omnipod 5 App do not directly communicate
with each other. ey have their own separate communication channels to
acquire CGM values. As a result, you may notice that, at times, the CGM values
may slightly dier in each app.
When connecting and using a CGM transmitter, be aware of the following:
• Always check the Dexcom G6 expiration dates for the sensor and transmitter.
Only use a sensor and transmitter that are within their use-by date.
• Adhere to Dexcom's approved site placements for Dexcom G6 wear.
• All Dexcom G6 alerts are congured and driven by your Dexcom G6 app. Set
your Low and High alerts, as well as any other alerts in your Dexcom G6 app
before using the Omnipod 5 System.