Components of the system
The Dexcom CGM system consists of several components:
- Sensor: The sensor is a small device that is inserted under the skin using a needle. It is connected to a small chip that measures glucose levels in the interstitial fluid.
- Transceiver: The transceiver is a small device that sends the glucose data from the sensor to the receiver.
- Receiver: The receiver is a device that displays the glucose data and sends alerts and notifications to the user.
- Mobile app: The mobile app is a software program that allows users to view their glucose data, set alarms, and receive notifications.