Guardian Connect Patient Getting Started Guide
Guardian Connect Patient Getting Started Guide
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SECTION 7: Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
TRAINING HANDOUTS
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Other items include: One-press serter, overtape, transmitter charger and tester
Refer to the Guardian Connect System User Guide for more information.
* The transmitter must be within 6.1 meters (20 feet) of the Guardian Connect
app in order to communicate sensor readings.
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Guardian
3 Turn on Bluetooth wireless technology ®
Your BG meter measures glucose levels in your blood. The glucose sensor measures glucose in the
fluid surrounding the cells of your tissue called interstitial fluid.
Transmitter
Glucose sensor
measures glucose
in the interstitial
fluid
BG meter measures
glucose in the blood
Because your glucose moves between these two places, your blood glucose meter readings (BG)
and sensor glucose readings (SG) will be similar but will rarely match exactly.
You can expect to see a larger difference between your BG meter reading and the sensor glucose
reading when your glucose levels are rising or falling quickly.
Examples of times when this larger difference may occur:
IMPORTANT: Sensor glucose is not the same as blood glucose. Your SG and
BG readings will be similar to one another but will rarely match exactly.
If you “feel” that your glucose is high or low, but your sensor glucose does not
match your symptoms, always test your blood glucose using your BG meter.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
A. True
B. False
SG – Sensor Glucose
BG – Blood Glucose
SECTION 3: TRENDS
When using CGM, focus on sensor glucose trends. These trends give insight into the direction and
the speed that your glucose is changing.
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high glucose setting
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sensor glucose tracing
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When looking at the sensor information above, you can see that the current glucose reading is
6.0 mmol/L. But also notice:
- the sensor glucose tracing shows the glucose has been trending downward.
- the two arrows next to the sensor glucose value tell you the glucose has been dropping.
or - SG has been changing quickly by 2-3 mmol/L over the last 20 minutes
or - SG has been changing very quickly by 3 mmol/L over the last 20 minutes
Note: You can expect to see your glucose rising or falling quickly after eating, taking
insulin, or when exercising.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
and mean my sensor glucose has been ___________ quickly.
A. rising
B. falling
A
B
C
D both A and C are possibilities
Thumbprint
D A
C B
A
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Bump on both buttons
One-press Serter Enlite® Sensor & Pedestal Sensor Overtape Guardian Connect
A – Sensor A – Pre-cut Hole Transmitter
B – Pedestal
C – Adhesive pad
D - Needle housing
*For more details on the Enlite System Components, consult the User Guides
One-press serter is required in order to insert the sensor properly and safely
Enlite sensor is individually packaged and comes attached to a plastic pedestal which is necessary for
proper loading into the serter
Guardian Connect transmitter is connected after the sensor is inserted and covered with
the overtape
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**
Clinical trials for glucose sensors were performed on sensors
inserted in the shaded area shown
Clean the selected site with an alcohol swab and allow the
alcohol to dry. Do not use IV prep.
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Overtape is
covering both
the sensor and
the skin
Correct Incorrect
Correct Incorrect
2b. Tuck adhesive tab. Make sure that the
sensor’s adhesive tab is tucked under the
sensor connector and snaps.
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Inserting Your Sensor, cont’d NOTE: Failing to hold serter securely flat against
the body may allow serter to spring back after
pressing the buttons and result in improper
Fingers NOT holding
green buttons
4. Detach serter insertion of the sensor.
from pedestal. To
detach serter from
pedestal, grip serter
as shown, with thumb
5a. Place serter
on thumbprint on on body. Hold serter
serter. With the other steadily against your
hand, place two fingers cleaned insertion site,
on pedestal feet and without pushing serter
slowly pull serter too deeply into skin.
straight up.
NOTE: Make sure 5b. Insert sensor.
that pedestal is firmly Press and release
on the table before the bump on both
pulling serter away. buttons at same time.
Warning: Do not Do not pull the serter
detach pedestal from away from your body
serter in mid-air as just yet.
this may damage
sensor.
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7a. Remove
adhesive pad liner.
Hold sensor in place
and gently remove 2. Apply overtape
liner from under on sensor and skin.
adhesive pad. Do Important:
not remove liner on Attach the overtape
rectangular adhesive to both the rounded
tab yet. part of the sensor
and the skin next to
7b. Press entire the sensor.
adhesive pad to skin.
Firmly press adhesive
pad against skin Sensor connector Sensor snaps are uncovered.
and smooth entire is uncovered
adhesive pad so it 3. Apply remainder
sticks to skin. of overtape on
adhesive pad. Stretch
8a. Untuck the remaining part of
adhesive tab. the overtape around
Untuck adhesive tab the sensor connector
from under sensor so that the tape sticks
connector. to the curved adhesive
pad and does not
8b. Straighten block the sensor
adhesive tab. connector and snaps.
Straighten adhesive Continue to press
tab so it lies flat the overtape to
against your skin, but your skin to help
do not remove ensure that it sticks
adhesive liner yet. securely.
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IMPORTANT: All sensor tapes and adhesives stick best when you continue to apply
pressure after putting them on your skin. Doing so helps the Enlite sensor stay securely
placed and fully inserted.
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Properly applying the overtape is key to ensuring your success with the Enlite sensor.
Due to the sensor’s small size and flexible nature, the overtape helps to secure it from
body motion or physical activity that can cause it to be pulled out.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
Placing your thumb on the thumbprint marking on the serter is
necessary in order to:
A. Avoid accidentally pressing the green buttons before you are ready to
insert the sensor.
B. To insert the sensor into the skin.
C. I don’t know.
A. True
B. False
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HIGH SETTINGS
High Limit No alert is shown. The high limit The sensor glucose value that your
is the value that the other high healthcare provider determines is
settings are based on. above the sensor glucose range
appropriate for you.
Alert Before High High Predicted Your sensor glucose value is predicted to
reach your programmed high limit.
Time Before High High Predicted You can be notified from 10 minutes up to
1 hour before your sensor glucose value is
expected to reach your high limit.
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HIGH SETTINGS
Alert on High High Sensor Glucose Your sensor glucose value has reached or
risen above your high limit.
Rise Alert Rise Alert Your sensor glucose has been rising rapidly.
Indicated by , , or
Snooze Time N/A You can be reminded when any of the high
alert situations still exist after 5 minutes up
to 1 hour has passed. Applies to all
high settings.
Snooze...
Stephen’s doctor instructed him to turn on Alert on High with a Snooze of 2
hours. If his sensor glucose reaches his high limit, he checks his BG and takes
insulin if he needs it. His Guardian Connect system will check again in 2 hours
and alert him if he is still at or above his high limit.
LOW SETTINGS
Low Limit No alert is shown. The low limit The sensor glucose value that your
is the value that the other low healthcare provider determines is below
settings are based on. the sensor glucose range appropriate for
you.
Alert Before Low Low Predicted Your sensor glucose value is predicted to
reach your programmed low limit.
Time Before Low Low Predicted You can be notified from 10 minutes up to
1 hour before your sensor glucose value is
predicted to reach your programmed low
limit.
Alert on Low Low Sensor Glucose Your sensor glucose value has reached or
fallen below your low limit.
Fall Alert Fall Alert Your sensor glucose has been falling
rapidly. Indicated by , , or .
Snooze Time N/A You can be reminded when any of the low
alert situations still exist after 5 minutes
up to 1 hour has passed. Applies to all low
settings.
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__________mmol/L __________mmol/L
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SECTION 7: CALIBRATION
Calibration is necessary to receive sensor glucose readings and for optimal CGM performance. To
calibrate, you must use a fingerstick blood sample to test your BG on your meter and then enter that
value into your Guardian Connect app. CGM does not eliminate the need for BG meter tests.
If the system is not calibrated regularly, then you will not receive sensor glucose readings until there is
a calibration.
After inserting a new sensor, a calibration is needed:
Approximately 2 hours after you connect the transmitter to your sensor and
start the Warm up period. You will receive a Calibrate now alert when it is ready for its first
calibration.
Again within 6 hours (on the first day of inserting sensor only)
Calibration Checklist:
Calibration Schedule
Wash hands before checking your BG Day 1
Enlite sensor inserted: _____________AM/PM
Calibrate 3 to 4 times a day for best results or I will calibrate:
when you receive a Calibrate now 2 hours after sensor inserted:________AM/PM
Within the next 6 hours:_____________AM/PM
Enter the BG into the app right away if it is a good At bedtime: _____________AM/PM
time to calibrate Day 2 to Day 6
I will calibrate:
Don’t use an old BG reading When I wake up: _____________AM/PM
Again within 12 hours: _____________AM/PM
Don’t reuse BG readings from previous calibrations Again during the day: ______________ AM/PM
At bedtime: _____________AM/PM
Wait at least 15 minutes in between
calibration attempts
Blood drop
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... calibration is due
12? hours remaining before the next
4 3 2 1 ?
3 hours are...remaining
3 2 1 ? 1 hour is...remaining
... is due now. Calibrate using your blood glucose meter
Calibration
... Calibration is not permitted yet
To calibrate:
The application returns to the home screen. A appears on the graph at the time it was entered.
Your sensor glucose reading will appear in about 5 minutes after the calibration is entered.
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IMPORTANT If you notice a large difference between your BG meter reading and
sensor glucose readings, wash your hands and do another BG fingerstick test to
make sure it is an accurate reading. Check the sensor site to ensure that the
sensor overtape is still holding the sensor in place. If there is still a large difference
in glucose readings, another calibration may be needed to bring the readings
closer together again.
Calibration Reminder
You can use the Calibration Reminder to give you notice before the next calibration is necessary. The
Calibration Reminder can be set from 5 minutes to 1 hour from the Alert Settings menu option.
KNOWLEDGE CHECK
What might happen if a calibration is required and it’s not entered into your app?
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A B C
SECTION 8: READING THE SENSOR DISPLAY
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A Sensor Life Icon
After you insert a new sensor you will see how many
days of sensor use are left. The sensor icon will change
with each day that passes. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ?
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ?
C Transmitter Communication Icon
A communication error, the transmitter is not paired, or Bluetooth is off
on your mobile device.
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Once the sensor has started giving you sensor glucose readings, the Home screen will display:
current SG reading
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event markers
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high glucose limit sensor graph
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sensor glucose tracing
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low glucose limit
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add event
zoom level
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Slide your finger on SG tracing: to view more details, SG reading, time, date.
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time
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SG values
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ? SENSOR DISPLAY
#2 ?
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ? ...
Entering Event Markers
#2 ?
7 6 5 ?
... on your4 3 2 1
Capture other information right app:
#6
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Blood Glucose: BG meter readings. These can be used both to calibrate the sensor
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7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ? ...
and simply to manage your diabetes without calibrating the system.
#87 6 5 4 3 2 1 ? ...
Insulin: The type and amount of insulin you use.
#6
#8 Other: This event can be used to enter any other information relevant to your diabetes
management. For example, you can record when you take medications, when you feel ill, or
when you are under stress.
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...
2. Tap the desired 3. Enter the information 4. Tap Done at the top
event icon. for the selected event. of the screen when finished.
The application returns to the home screen and the event icon appears on the graph at the
selected time.
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Sensor Alerts
Example of the Low Sensor Glucose alert message:
Note: If your mobile device has returned to the locked screen, alerts
will also appear on this screen. Do not turn off notifications or enable
the Do Not Disturb setting on your mobile device. Doing so may
result in missing important alerts requiring your immediate attention.
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KEY REMINDERS:
I will:
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Reminder: Have your healthcare professional (HCP) view your information at the
office or bring a report with you to your next visit.
You can invite a family member, friend, or other care partner to view
your CGM information on the CareLink Personal website by selecting
Manage Care Partners.
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2a) If you are brought to the CareLink Connect screen, tap the
on the top left corner of the screen and tap Connect
Settings.
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3) The care partner must enter their mobile number and have
the Active box checked in order to receive text message
alert notifications. Tap Save when complete.
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Note: The care partner may only receive alerts and alarms that have been set by
the patient in the Guardian Connect app regardless of the Notification selected.
For example, if the patient does not set High Alerts in the Guardian Connect app,
the care partner will not receive High Alert messages even if they select it in Select
Notifications on the CareLink Personal website.
Status Messages
The care partner can also select to receive text messaging on sensor alarms from the Guardian
Connect app. If the alarm has not been cleared in the Guardian Connect app, a text message will
be sent to the care partner based on the 0-30 minute delay set in Select Notifications. If your care
partner does not want a delay in alerts, select 0. Once all desired notifications have been selected,
tap Save.
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When you remove the transmitter from the charger, a green light
should flash on the transmitter. This indicates that it has enough
battery power to be connected to the sensor. If you do not see the
green flashing light on the transmitter place it back on the charger
until it is fully charged.
While charging your transmitter you see a mix of short and long Tester
flashing red lights on the charger: replace the battery in the charger
and fully charge the transmitter.
Refer to your transmitter and charger User Guides for more information.
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X
diagnostic imaging involving radiation exposure or strong
magnetic field, remove your mobile device (where your Guardian
Connect app is installed), transmitter, and glucose sensor and
place them outside of the testing area.
Traveling by Air
If you wear a CGM device, it is safe for use on commercial airlines.
If airline personnel request that you turn off your CGM device,
you must comply.
Note: It is important that you test your blood glucose (BG) more frequently while
you are traveling. The routine hassle of travel, including stress, changes in time
zones, schedules and activity levels, meal times and types of food, can all affect
your diabetes control. Be extra attentive to monitoring your BG frequently, and be
prepared to respond if needed.
Answer Key:
Page 6: 1) A 2) BG, SG, SG Page 17: 1) A 2) B
Page 8: 1) A 2) D Page 23: 1) D
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Alert on High Sensor Sensor glucose value is equal to Check your blood glucose
High Glucose or higher than the high limit that using a fingerstick blood
you have set. sample and blood glucose
meter. Do not use the
sensor glucose values
to make treatment
Alert on Low Sensor Sensor glucose value is equal to decisions. Treat based on
Low Glucose or lower than the low limit that instructions from your
you have set. healthcare professional.
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These sensor alerts come pre-programmed in the Guardian Connect application with the exception
of the last alert, “Calibrate by” (alert setting is called “Calibration Reminder”). These alerts cannot be
modified and are required by the app.
Calibration not The BG meter value could not be used Wait 15 minutes. Wash your hands and
accepted to calibrate; it was too different from the check your blood glucose again. Enter
SG value. this blood glucose value into app.
Sensor end Sensor has reached it’s maximum usage Remove the sensor. Recharge the
of life of 6 full days. transmitter. Follow the instructions for
inserting and starting a new sensor.
Change sensor You may have received a second Remove the sensor and follow the
Calibration not accepted alert or the instructions for inserting and starting a
sensor is not working properly. new sensor.
Sensor glucose Sensor information is not available due Do not calibrate unless notified. The
not available to several possible causes. Some causes system is attempting to correct the
include the sensor pulling out of the skin problem. This could take up to 3 hours.
or the sensor not working properly. No action is needed at this time.
Calibrate by You programmed the Calibration Calibrate by the time shown in the alert
Reminder setting to alert you when a message.
calibration will be due.
For a complete list of Alerts and Alarms, refer to the Guardian Connect System User Guide.
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Part 1. Removing Sensor in Six Days 4. Detach serter from pedestal. Fingers NOT holding
To detach serter from pedestal, green buttons
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