receiver and app setup

GETTING STARTED GUIDE FOR VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES

This guide is for concept illustration only. For detailed instructions on how to use the
Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System, refer to the User Guide. All images are representational.
HOW DOES THE DEXCOM G7 CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING (CGM) SYSTEM WORK?
Choose a display device to set up. If you want to set up both, fully set up one first and then you will be able to join
the active sensor session.

Dexcom G7 app
• Displays a glucose reading up to every 5 minutes
• For a list of compatible devices see: dexcom.com/compatibility

Receiver
• Displays a glucose reading up to every 5 minutes

Applicator with built-in sensor

• Dexcom G7 features streamlined all-in-one
sensor with built in disposable transmitter
• Applicator inserts the sensor under your skin
• Sensor gets glucose information
• Wear sensor for up to 10 days
• Sensor sends glucose information to Dexcom G7
app and/or receiver
ACCURACY

Dexcom G7 readings and meter values may not be the same and that’s okay. The Dexcom G7 and a meter measure
glucose from two different types of body fluids: interstitial fluid and blood.
Both readings can be different and still be considered accurate.

NEED HELP?

Dedicated Federal technical support line provides product troubleshooting, call 1-844-537-7382
Available 24 hours a day; 7 days a week
Dexcom CARE can help you getting started, call 1-877-339-2664. See dexcom.com/dexcom-care for hours.

Visit the Dexcom Help Center at dexcom.com/faqs

 SET UP DEXCOM G7 APP

CHECK SMART DEVICE COMPATIBILITY

Scan the QR code or visit dexcom.com/compatibility to check

that your smartphone is compatible with the Dexcom G7 app.

DOWNLOAD THE DEXCOM G7 APP

OPEN APP AND LOGIN

Open the app, then login or create an account.
SET UP
The app walks you through setup step-by-step. There are three main sections in the app:

Overview: view the mini tutorial. App Setup: enable Bluetooth and Start Sensor: insert sensor
set other required phone settings. and pair.
INSERT SENSOR AND APPLY OVERPATCH
View in app instructions on inserting the sensor and applying the overpatch or see instructions in receiver
section.

PAIR AND START WARMUP - DEXCOM G7 APP

After inserting the sensor, enter the pairing code and wait for your sensor to pair.

Enter pairing code. Wait for sensor to pair. Begin 30 minute warmup.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TREND SCREEN AND ARROWS
Your trend screen shows your sensor glucose reading, trend graph, and trend arrow. Trend arrows show the speed and
direction that your glucose is heading.

Add event
Glucose reading Trend arrow

Edit high and low alerts

High alert level

Current reading
Target range
Trend graph
Low alert level

Steady Rising or falling

Changing less than 15 mg/dL Changing 30-45 mg/dL
in 15 minutes in 15 minutes

Slowly rising or falling Rapidly rising or falling

Changing 15-30 mg/dL Changing more than 45 mg/dL
in 15 minutes in 15 minutes
DAY 10: ENDING YOUR DEXCOM G7 SENSOR SESSION
Each sensor session lasts up to 10 days plus a 12-hour grace
period. After that time your sensor will automatically shut off. Don’t
worry, you’ll be alerted before that happens.

After your sensor session ends, peel off the patch like a bandage.

ENDING SENSOR SESSION EARLY - DEXCOM G7 APP

To end your sensor before it expires automatically, you must first stop the sensor.

In the Connections tab Tap REPLACE SENSOR: If Tap STOP SENSOR SESSION:
tap Sensor. you want to start a new If you want to stop sensor
sensor immediately. without starting a new one.
CUSTOMIZING ALERTS

Your glucose alerts help you stay in your preferred range. The default alert
settings are:
High: 250 mg/dL
Low: 70 mg/dl
Work with your healthcare provider to customize your alerts to fit your
lifestyle and goals. You can customize your alerts in Profile > Alerts.

DEXCOM CLARITY APP

Download the Dexcom Clarity app to track your progress

and share data with your clinic. Login to the Dexcom
Clarity app with your Dexcom username and password.
While using the Dexcom G7 app you automatically* send
your data to Dexcom Clarity.

*An internet connection is required to send data to Dexcom Clarity.

 SET UP RECEIVER

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Go Back Select
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To turn the receiver on press and hold the Select button for 3-5 seconds. The receiver walks you through setup
step-by-step.
Select Next on the Accept Terms of Use. Enter date and time.
Welcome Screen.

View mini tutorial on safety, treatment decisions, trend arrows, reading Insert sensor.
your home screen, and alerts.
INSERT SENSOR
All patients can use the back of their upper arm. Patients 2 to 6 years old can also choose their upper buttocks.
Before you begin, wash and dry your hands; then clean the sensor site with alcohol.

Unscrew Cap. Don’t touch Press and hold applicator firmly Remove applicator.
inside applicator. against skin until clear safety guard
is pushed in. Then push button.

Rub firmly around patch 3 times. Gently press for 10 seconds.

APPLY OVERPATCH
Note: You may need to look in a mirror for this part.

Carefully pull off both clear liners, Use colored tab to place Rub around overpatch.
one at a time. Don’t touch white overpatch around sensor.
adhesive area.

Use tab to peel off liner. Rub around overpatch.

PAIR AND START WARMUP - RECEIVER

Find pairing code; Enter pairing code. Wait for sensor to pair. Pairing complete.
located on applicator. Tip: keep receiver within
3 feet during pairing.

Once communication is confirmed, the warmup will start. Warmup starts at sensor
insertion, so you may see a less than 30 minute warmup remaining.

The sensor warmup timer tells you when you will start getting readings and alerts.

Keep smart device within 20 feet during this time.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR TREND SCREEN AND ARROWS
Your trend screen shows your sensor glucose reading, trend graph, and trend arrow. Trend arrows show the speed and
direction that your glucose is heading.

Glucose reading Trend arrow

High alert level Trend graph

Current reading
Low alert level

Steady Rising or falling

Changing less than 15 mg/dL Changing 30-45 mg/dL
in 15 minutes in 15 minutes

Slowly rising or falling Rapidly rising or falling

Changing 15-30 mg/dL Changing more than 45 mg/dL in 15
in 15 minutes minutes
DAY 10: ENDING YOUR DEXCOM G7 SENSOR SESSION
Each sensor session lasts up to 10 days plus a 12-hour grace
period. After that time your sensor will automatically shut off. Don’t
worry, you’ll be alerted before that happens.

After your sensor session ends, peel off the patch like a bandage.

ENDING SENSOR SESSION EARLY - RECEIVER

To end your sensor before it expires automatically, you must first stop the sensor.

Menu Menu
Reports Reports

Events Events

Settings Settings

Information Information

Help Help

Replace Sensor Replace Sensor

Stop Sensor Session Stop Sensor Session

Power Off Power Off

Select Menu. Select Replace Sensor: If Select Stop Sensor

you want to start a new Session: If you want
sensor immediately. to stop sensor without
starting a new one.
CUSTOMIZING ALERTS

Your glucose alerts help you stay in your preferred range. The default alert
settings are:
High: 250 mg/dL
Low: 70 mg/dl
Work with your healthcare provider to customize your alerts to fit your lifestyle
and goals. You can customize your alerts in Menu > Settings > Alerts.

DEXCOM CLARITY

Visit Dexcom Clarity at clarity.dexcom.com to track

your progress and share data with your clinic. Login
using your existing Dexcom account or create a new
account. To upload your receiver data, plug your
receiver into the computer with your USB charging
cable and follow onscreen instructions.
This guide is for concept illustration only. For complete instructions, read the indications, warnings, precautions, and instructions provided with your Dexcom G7 CGM System.

Brief Safety Statement: Failure to use the Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G7) and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device
and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for
use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury.
If your glucose alerts and readings from the G7 do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when
appropriate, including for any medical emergency.

Brief Safety Statement: The web-based Dexcom Clarity software is intended for use by both home users and healthcare professionals to assist people with diabetes and their
healthcare professionals in the review, analysis, and evaluation of historical CGM data to support effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to Dexcom
CGM devices with data interface capabilities. Caution: The software does not provide any medical advice and should not be used for that purpose. Home users must consult a
healthcare professional before making any medical interpretation and therapy adjustments from the information in the software. Caution: Healthcare professionals should use
information in the software in conjunction with other clinical information available to them. Caution: Federal (US) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed
healthcare professional.

Dexcom and Dexcom Clarity are registered trademark of Dexcom, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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