Sensor Flashcards
What does a horizontal arrow mean for CGM?
Glucose steady, changing < 1 mg/dL per minute
What does a diagonal arrow up mean?
Glucose rising slowly, 1-2 mg/dL per minute
What does a diagonal arrow down meal?
Glucose falling slowly, 1-2 mg/dL per minute
What does up arrow mean?
Glucose rising, 2-3 mg/dL per minute
What does down arrow mean?
Glucose falling, 2-3 mg/dL per minute
What does double arrow up mean?
Glucose rising rapidly, 3 mg/dL per minute
What does double arrow down mean?
Glucose falling rapidly, 3 mg/dL per minute
When should you avoid changing CGM sensor?
Before bed, or any other time you are unable to monitor BG for several hours after change
How long may it take for sensor to pair to the iLet?
30 minutes
How often does Libre 3 plus check BG
Every 1 minute
How often does Dexcom G6/7 check BG
Every 5 minutes
How long does Libre 3+ sensor take to warm up?
1 hour
How long does Libre 3+ sensor last?
15 days
How long do Dexcom G6/7 sensors last?
10 days
