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WARNING: Failure to use the Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use and all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions 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.
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Table of Contents Part 1: Get Started Chapter 5 | Set Up Your Display Devices Chapter 1 | Begin Your Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) Journey 1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.2 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.3 Your Dexcom Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1.4 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.5 What Was Covered and What’s Coming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 9 | Events 9.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 9.2 Events Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 9.3 Enter Insulin Event . . . . . . . . . . . . .124 9.4 Other Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 9.5 App: Edit or Delete an Event . . . . .129 9.6 App: View Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131 9.7 What Was Covered and What’s Coming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Chapter 10 | Alarm and Alerts 10.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 10.
Appendix G | Label Symbols . . . . . .327 Appendix H | Alarm/Alerts Vibrations and Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .347 Dexcom G6 System User Guide 5 LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
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Chapter 1 | Begin Your Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) Journey 1.1 Introduction Welcome to the G6 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) family! This User Guide supports you in getting to know your G6. We also have numerous other resources available to help you to get the most out of your G6.
• Sensor Insertion and Attaching Transmitter Attachment: Walks through inserting your sensor and attaching your transmitter • Treatment Decisions: Learn how to use your G6 to make treatment decisions, like dosing for highs and treating for lows You can watch these videos when you set up your app or anytime at Settings > Help > Videos.
The G6 User Guide is grouped into four parts: Part 1: Get Started • Chapter 1: Begin Your Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) Journey • Chapter 2: Indications for Use and Safety Statements • Chapter 3: Risks and Benefits Part 2: Let’s G6! The Basics • Chapter 4: What is the G6? • Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices • Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor • Chapter 7: Calibrate Part 3: Next Steps • Chapter 8: Home Screen • Chapter 9: Events • Chapter 10: Alarm and Alerts • Chapter 11: Treatment De
• Appendix E: Warranty • Appendix F: Technical Information • Appendix G: Label Symbols • Appendix H: Alarm/Alert Vibrations and Sounds How to Use Your User Guide Start with the table of contents. Each chapter includes information to guide you through your sensor session, from setting it up, to taking it off, and everything in between.
1.4 Glossary A1C Blood test used to diagnose type 1 or 2 diabetes and to gauge how well you’re managing your diabetes. A1C reflects your average blood sugar level for the past 2 to 3 months. Airplane Mode A setting on a smart device where certain features are disabled to comply with airline regulations. Alternative Site Testing Using a blood sample from non-fingertip (alternate) sites such as the palm, forearm, or upper arm for meter values. Don’t use alternative site testing to calibrate the G6.
Calibration Calibration is a comparison or measurement between your meter fingerstick BG values, and the sensor interstitial fluid glucose readings. Although blood and interstitial fluids are similar, glucose concentrations may differ. Calibration allows alignment between your G6 readings and meter values. When you calibrate, you take a fingerstick measurement from your meter then enter the value into your receiver or smart device Calibrating your G6 is optional.
Low BG. Same as “low” or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is characterized by a low level of glucose in the bloodstream. Hypoglycemia It’s important to treat hypoglycemia. If left untreated, hypoglycemia can lead to serious complications. The default Low Alert in the G6 is set to 80 mg/dL. Consult your HCP to determine the appropriate hypoglycemia setting for you. Indications How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances you should use the G6. iOS Operating system used for Apple smart devices.
Notification An app message that appears on the screen of a smart device. Notification may also include a sound or vibration, depending on the smart device settings. Peripheral Device Hardware connected to your smart device. For example, a Bluetooth headset, Apple watch, or other smart watch. Precaution A safety statement regarding any special care to be exercised by you or your HCP for the safe and effective use of the G6.
1.5 What Was Covered and What’s Coming Now You Can: • Locate different training resources • Explain why you need a Dexcom account What’s Next? Next you’ll learn when and how to use the G6 safely. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 1: Begin Your Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) Journey LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
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Chapter 2 | Indications for Use and Safety Statements 2.1 Introduction We want the Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) to be a valuable tool in your diabetes management. Like any system, there are steps to take to get the most out of it. In this chapter, you will learn about some key areas that might prevent you from having the best CGM experience or if you are not careful might even harm you or the G6. 2.
Safety Statements in Chapters Each chapter shows applicable indications, contraindications, precautions, and warnings. Some chapters have multiple Safety Statements; others have none. The same statement may be repeated in several chapters. 2.3 Dexcom G6 Safety Statements Indications for Use The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G6 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons age 2 years and older.
Warnings • Read User Materials Before you use your G6, carefully read the materials included with it. If you don’t, you might: • Not use the G6 correctly • Not understand G6 information • Affect how well it works • Don’t Ignore Low/High Symptoms Don’t ignore how you feel. If your glucose alerts and G6 readings don’t match what you’re feeling, use your blood glucose meter (meter) to make diabetes treatment decisions or, if needed, seek immediate medical attention. When in doubt, get your meter out.
Start Up Safety Statements Warnings • Use Meter During Startup When you start a new sensor, you won’t get any G6 readings or alarm/alerts until you enter your sensor code or two calibrations. Use your meter to make treatment decisions during the 2-hour sensor warmup period. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
• Use Fingersticks Use fingertips to calibrate from your BG meter. Blood from other places may be less accurate and not as timely. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event. Precautions • Be Accurate, Be Quick. Enter the exact BG value displayed on your meter within five minutes of using your meter. Don’t enter the G6 reading as a calibration. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
The sensor is not tested or approved for other sites. Talk to your HCP about the best site for you. 18 years and older 2-17 years or Where to Store You can store your sensors at room temperature or in your refrigerator – as long as it’s between 36°F and 86°F. Don’t store sensors in the freezer. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event. Precautions • Don’t Use if Expired Don’t use expired sensors, because they may give incorrect results.
• Clean and Dry Skin Clean and dry your hands and your insertion site before inserting your sensor. Wash your hands with soap and water, not gel cleaners, and then dry them before opening the sensor package. If your hands are dirty when you insert the sensor, you may get germs on the insertion site and get an infection. Clean your insertion site with alcohol wipes to prevent infections. Don’t insert the sensor until your skin is dry.
• Use as Directed The transmitter is small and may pose a choking hazard. Don’t put it in your mouth or let children hold it without adult supervision. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event. Precautions • Reuse – Don’t Throw Away When ending a session, don’t throw away the transmitter. The transmitter is reusable until the G6 notifies you that the transmitter battery is about to expire. • Don’t Share Never share your transmitter.
Because we haven’t tested every x-ray and scanner, we don’t know if they damage the G6. Not sure what kind of machine it is? Be safe – either ask the TSA officer, request hand-wanding, or request full-body pat-down. • Interfering Substance Risks In previous generations of Dexcom CGM systems (G4/G5), acetaminophen could affect your sensor readings, making them look higher than they really were.
Smart Device Safety Statements Warning • Check Settings Your alarm and important alerts sound and display information even when your volume is low or muted.
• Exceptions: On Apple devices, Signal Loss does not sound when your volume is low or muted. No alarm/alerts sound on your phone when your Android phone is in the most restrictive Do Not Disturb setting. • Repeating: Some notifications are silent during the first visual and vibrate notification and then make a sound on the second notification. If you do not clear the alert, it repeats at half volume after 5 minutes and at full volume after 10 minutes.
Precautions • Test Speaker and Vibrations You have to hear or feel alarm/alerts to react to them, so test your smart device speaker and vibrations regularly (see your smart device product instructions). If they don’t work, contact your smart device’s product support. • Check Peripheral Devices Do you use headphones with your smart device? What about Bluetooth speakers or a smart watch? When using peripherals, keep in mind you may get your alarm/ alerts on only one device or peripheral, not all.
• Keep Clean and Dry Don’t submerge your receiver in water and don’t get dirt or water in the USB port. That could damage it. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event. Caution • Requires Prescription U.S. law restricts the sale of the G6 Mobile to sale by, or on the order of, a physician.
Warnings • Use Your G6 to Make Treatment Decisions Don’t use Share information for treatment decisions, like treating for a low or dosing for a high. Use the sensor information on your G6 instead. • Take HCP Advice Has your HCP given you self-monitoring tasks? Keep doing them. Having Followers doesn’t replace them. Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
• Check Your Smart Device App on: Whenever you power on your smart device, tap the G6 app to open it. If the app isn’t open, Share won’t work. • Check Followers’ Smart Devices • Sounds on: Followers must keep their smart device volume on, or at least the keep vibration on, so they can hear and/or feel alarm/alerts.
2.4 What Was Covered and What’s Coming Now You: • Can explain how safety statements keep you safe • Can explain how to interpret safety statements • Have an overview of safety statements What’s Next? In the next chapter, you’ll learn the risks and benefits of using the G6. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 2: Indications for Use and Safety Statements LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
Chapter 3 | Risks and Benefits When using any medical device, there are risks and benefits. In this chapter, you’ll learn what they are. 3.1 Risks The risks with using Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) are: • Not getting your alarm/alerts • Using G6 to make treatment decisions when you shouldn’t • Sensor insertion issues This section covers each of those risks in detail. Follow system instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
• No System errors: If you get a system error – such as No Readings, Sensor Error, or Signal Loss – you won’t get G6 readings or alarm/alerts. • During warmup and after session ends: You won’t get alarm/alerts or G6 readings during the 2-hour warmup or after a sensor session ends. See Troubleshooting (Chapter 14), recommended settings (Chapter 5), and notifications that sound while smart device is silenced/muted (Appendix H) for more information.
For more information on how to make treatment decisions using your G6, see Chapter 11. For more information on Share, see Chapter 12. Interfering Substance Risks In previous generations of Dexcom CGM systems (G4/G5), acetaminophen could affect your sensor readings, making them look higher than they really were. However, with the G6, you can take a standard or maximum acetaminophen dose of 1 gram (1,000 mg) every 6 hours and still use the G6 readings to make treatment decisions.
Knowing Your Trends The G6 sends you a reading every 5 minutes. It also provides reports and views of your information so you can detect and reflect on trends, patterns, and how your body responds to different things, like exercise or pizza. This provides you with a more complete picture of your glucose and lets you see how your daily habits impact your glucose trends.
References Aleppo, Grazia, Katrina Ruedy, Tonya Riddlesworth, Davida Kruger, Anne Peters, Irl Hirsch, Richard Bergenstal, Elena Toschi, Andrew Ahmann, Viral Shah, Michael Rickels, Bruce Bode, Athena Philis-Tsimikas, Rodica PopBusui, Henry Rodriguez, Emily Eyth, Anuj Bhargava, Craig Kollman, and Roy Beck. 2017. “Replace-BG: a randomized trial comparing continuous glucose monitoring with and without routine blood glucose monitoring in well-controlled adults with type 1 diabetes.” Diabetes Care. 40(4):538-545.
3.3 What Was Covered and What’s Coming Now You Can: • List the risks and benefits of using the G6 What’s Next: Now let’s take a look at the G6! Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 3: Risks and Benefits LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
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Chapter 4 | What is the Dexcom G6® Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6)? 4.1 Introduction This chapter is an overview of the G6. After this chapter, you’ll be able to: • Explain what the G6 does • List what’s new in the G6 • Explain each component’s function 4.2 G6 CGM System The G6 allows you to continually see your G6 readings, updated every 5 minutes for up to 10 days, without the bother of taking constant fingerstick measurements or calibrations.
4.3 What’s New for G6? Dexcom’s G6 features include: • No fingerstick calibrations are required! You still have the option to enter calibration if you want to. • Wear sensor for 10 days • Sensor overpatch • Urgent Low Soon Alert • Acetaminophen blocking • New sensor applicator • Streamlined transmitter and transmitter holder No Fingerstick Calibrations With the G6, there’s no need to calibrate! The G6 was designed as a no calibration system.
Acetaminophen Blocking In previous generations of Dexcom CGM systems (G4/G5), acetaminophen could affect your sensor readings, making them look higher than they really were. However, with the G6, you can take a standard or maximum acetaminophen dose of 1 gram (1,000 mg) every 6 hours and still use the G6 readings to make treatment decisions. Taking higher than the maximum dose of acetaminophen (e.g. > 1 gram every 6 hours in adults) may affect the G6 readings and make them look higher than they really are.
Sensor Applicator The redesigned sensor applicator allows you to insert a sensor with just one hand. Peel away the adhesive’s backing, place the applicator on your body, fold and break off the safety guard, and push the applicator’s button. For detailed steps on sensor insertion, see Chapter 6. Streamlined Transmitter Holder and Transmitter The redesigned transmitter and its holder have a lower profile.
4.4 G6 Components The G6 has three key parts. See the table below for details. What you see What it's called Applicator Applicator with built-in sensor Sensor (inside) What it does Applicator helps you insert the sensor wire under your skin. Sensor gets your glucose information. Transmitter Display Device(s): Transmitter sends your glucose information from the sensor to the display device. Display device(s) shows your glucose information.
Once you’ve set up your G6, it sends G6 readings to your display device every five minutes for up to 10 days. G6 and Previous Dexcom System Components The G6 isn't compatible with previous generations such as the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM CGM System or the Dexcom G5 Mobile system. You can’t switch the transmitter or sensor between the two systems. If you have an older receiver, it might need an upgrade to use it with the G6.
4.5 What Was Covered and What’s Coming Now You Can: • Explain what G6 does • List what’s new in G6 • Explain each component’s function What's Next Your next step is setting up your display device(s). Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 4: What is the G6? LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
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Chapter 5 | Set Up Your Display Devices 5.1 Introduction This chapter helps you choose and set up your display device(s). After this chapter, you’ll be able to: • Determine which display device(s) you’ll use • Create a Dexcom username and password • Use the recommended smart device settings • Download and set up the Dexcom G6® CGM System (G6) app • Set up your receiver 5.2 Choose the App, the Receiver, or Both Use the receiver, the app, or both. You can choose to use the display device that’s best for you.
The receiver is a dedicated medical device with a two-day battery life. Use the receiver or your BG meter if you are concerned about any problems with your smart device due to settings, lack of storage, low smart device battery, etc. Whether you carry the app or the receiver, remember to keep your display device on. PRECAUTION Is It On? If the receiver or smart device is turned off (shut down), it will not show G6 readings or alarm/alerts. Make sure your display device is turned on. Follow G6 instructions.
Recommended Smart Device Settings See your smart device instructions to learn how to change its settings. Use the following with your CGM system: • Bluetooth on: Your transmitter and app communicate via Bluetooth. If it isn't on, you won’t get alarm/alerts or G6 readings. • Notifications on: • Enable Dexcom app notifications so you get alarm/alerts. • Make sure you allow Dexcom app notifications to show on your locked screen.
WARNING Check Settings Your alarm and important alerts sound and display information even when your volume is low or muted.
WARNING (CONTINUED) • Exceptions: On Apple devices, Signal Loss does not sound when your volume is low or muted. No alarm/alerts sound on your phone when your Android phone is in the most restrictive Do Not Disturb setting. • Repeating: Some notifications are silent during the first visual and vibrate notification and then make a sound on the second notification. If you do not clear the alert, it repeats at half volume after 5 minutes and at full volume after 10 minutes.
App Installation and Setup Installing the app is easy! Simply download the Dexcom G6 App from your app store. For information on how to install an app, see your smart device instructions. If your smart device has been jailbroken or rooted, do not install the app. The app may not work correctly or remain secure on a jailbroken/rooted smart device. Is this your first Dexcom CGM app? If so, the app will walk you through setting it up.
STEP 2 of 14 App: Setup Enter existing username and password. Or, if you need a Dexcom username and password, follow the onscreen instructions STEP 3 of 14 App: Setup Tap Let’s Get Started. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 4 of 14 App: Setup The next screens go over legal and safety information, including videos on using your G6. To see videos later, go to Settings > Help > Videos. Tap the appropriate answer to get more information or move forward. STEP 5 of 14 App: Setup Existing users only: If you’ve used the Dexcom CGM app before, the system imports your settings and shows the new G6 features, including your Urgent Low Soon Alert. After reading each screen, tap the appropriate answer to move forward.
STEP 7 of 14 App: Setup New users: Set your Low Alert. You get an alert if your glucose dips below the number you set. Default is 80 mg/dL. Scroll to select your level. Tap Save. STEP 8 of 14 App: Setup New users: Set your High Alert. You get an alert if your glucose rises above the number you set. Default is 200 mg/dL. Scroll to select your level. Tap Save. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 9 of 14 App: Setup Apple: Make sure you get your alarm/alerts. When asked, tap Allow to receive alarm/alerts. STEP 10 of 14 App: Setup Next are recommendations for making sure you hear your alarms/alerts, going over the transmitter, and making sure Bluetooth is on. Tap the appropriate answers to move forward or get more information. STEP 11 of 14 App: Setup Android: To use Bluetooth, the app may ask for access to your device location. Tap Allow.
STEP 12 of 14 App: Setup Enter sensor code. If you don’t enter the sensor code, the G6 requires you to calibrate on a daily basis. The sensor code is on the applicator’s adhesive label and is unique to that specific sensor. Enter the code from the applicator you’ll use to insert your sensor. If you enter the sensor code from another applicator, your G6 readings may be off. Enter the code by manually typing it into the app or take a picture of the 2D barcode.
Manual instructions: a. Tap Manually Enter. b. Find your transmitter SN on the transmitter box or the back of the transmitter. Confirm correct SN. Tap Save. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 14 of 14 App: Setup Insert sensor Tap Start Video. Insert sensor and attach transmitter following video’s instructions. If you want, after completing your app setup, set up your receiver. Before setting up your receiver, make sure you have started the sensor session (Chapter 6). Problems setting up G6 app? Contact Technical Support (available 24/7) at: • Web: dexcom.com/tech-support • Toll free: 1.888.738.3646 • Toll: 1.858.200.
Receiver: Setup STEP 1 of 11 Receiver: Setup Press and hold power button for 2 seconds to turn receiver on. Wait for loading screen to appear. STEP 2 of 11 Receiver: Setup Wait. STEP 3 of 11 Receiver: Setup Welcome! Tap Next. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 4 of 11 Receiver: Setup Enter the date and time: The blue outlined box shows what is selected. Key for date boxes: • mm = month • dd = day • yyyy = year Key for time boxes: • hh = hour • mm = minute • AM/PM = switch between the two Tap each box. Tap up/down arrows to change value in box. Use this method throughout to enter information. When done, tap Save. If battery is ever completely drained, you’ll need to reset date and time.
STEP 5 of 11 Receiver: Setup The next screens tell you about your alarm/alerts. After reading each screen, tap Next. STEP 6 of 11 Receiver: Setup Set your Low and High alerts using levels you’ve discussed with your HCP. The Low Alert default is 80 mg/dL; High is 200 mg/dL. Tap the up/down arrows to change the level. Tap Save. STEP 7 of 11 Receiver: Setup Enter your transmitter serial number. Tap Next.
STEP 8 of 11 Receiver: Setup Enter sensor code. If you don’t enter the sensor code, the G6 requires you to calibrate on a daily basis. The sensor code is on the applicator’s adhesive label and is unique to that specific sensor. Enter the code from the applicator you’ll use to insert your sensor. If you enter the sensor code from another applicator, your G6 readings may be off. Setting up both the receiver and app? No need to enter the sensor code again, the app will join your current sensor session.
STEP 10 of 11 Receiver: Setup Enter your transmitter SN by tapping the up/down arrows. Tap Save. STEP 11 of 11 Receiver: Setup Go to Chapter 6, for step-by-step instructions on inserting your sensor and attaching, your transmitter, pairing your transmitter to your display device, and starting your sensor. Finished! Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
5.5 What Was Covered and What’s Coming Now You Can: • Create a Dexcom username and password • Download the Dexcom G6 app • Set up the app with the recommended settings • Set up your receiver What’s Next? • No matter which display device you use, next, you’ll insert your sensor. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 5: Set Up Your Display Devices LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
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Chapter 6 | Start Your Sensor 6.1 Introduction After this chapter, you’ll be able to: • Prepare for sensor insertion • Insert your sensor • Attach transmitter to sensor • Identify when the transmitter and display device pair • Start sensor warmup 6.2 Prepare to Insert Sensor Before inserting a sensor, make sure you have everything you need. Dexcom Items: • Sensor package • Check expiration date on sensor tray. Don’t use if expired. • Don’t open the sensor tray until you’re ready to insert the sensor.
Optional Item: If this is your first time inserting a sensor, watch the sensor insertion video to get a better understanding of the process. To see the sensor insertion video, go to: • The app: • In the setup screens • In Settings > Help > Videos. • The tutorial: • Online at dexcom.com/support PRECAUTION Check Package Don’t use sensor if its sterile package has been damaged or opened, because it might cause an infection. Follow G6 instructions.
6.3 Choose Sensor Site 18 years and older 2-17 years or Choosing a comfortable, effective place for your sensor is important. Discuss ideal sensor insertion sites with your HCP. People from 2 to 17 years old can use either their upper buttocks or bellies (abdomens). Those 18 years and older can only use their belly.
PRECAUTION Where to Insert: Things to Check Keep the safety guard on until you put the G6 applicator against your skin. If you remove the safety guard first, you may hurt yourself by accidentally pushing the button that inserts the sensor before you mean to. Change your insertion site with each sensor. Using the same site too often might not allow the skin to heal, causing scarring or skin irritation. Sensor placement is important.
6.4 Insert Sensor The sensor is inside the applicator. Before inserting the sensor, get familiar with its applicator. Safety Guard Protects button Remove when ready to insert sensor Button Inserts sensor under your skin Sensor Sensor inserts through this hole Adhesive Keeps sensor and transmitter holder on skin Transmitter Holder Transmitter snaps in Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
Insert Sensor STEP 1 of 10 Insert Sensor Thoroughly wash and dry your hands. STEP 2 of 10 Insert Sensor Clean insertion site with alcohol. Let dry. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 3 of 10 Insert Sensor Optional Step: Skin Adhesive • Create an empty oval on the skin with the skin adhesive, such as Mastisol or SkinTac. • Let skin adhesive dry. • Insert sensor on clean skin in center of oval. STEP 4 of 10 Insert Sensor Get the applicator you used when entering the sensor code. Check its packaging. Don’t use if it’s damaged or was already opened before you took it out of its box. Make sure you use the same applicator Peel off cover.
STEP 5 of 10 Insert Sensor Pull off both adhesive labels. XXXX Keep the tab with the sensor code. Don’t touch adhesive. STEP 6 of 10 Insert Sensor Place applicator horizontally, not vertically, on skin. Firmly press down, sticking adhesive to your skin. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 7 of 10 Insert Sensor Fold and break safety guard and throw it away. STEP 8 of 10 Insert Sensor Push and release button to insert sensor. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 9 of 10 Insert Sensor Remove applicator. Throw out applicator following local guidelines for disposal of blood-contacting components. STEP 10 of 10 Insert Sensor What’s left on you? • Sensor wire • Transmitter holder You've successfully inserted the sensor! Finished! Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
Having problems? Do you have questions or need help? Contact Technical Support (available 24/7) at: • Web: dexcom.com/tech-support • Toll free: 1.888.738.3646 • Toll: 1.858.200.0200 6.5 Attach Transmitter Now that you’ve inserted your sensor, attach your reusable transmitter. Keep your current session’s transmitter box. It has important information you may need after you’ve attached the transmitter. Before attaching your transmitter, check you’ve entered the correct transmitter SN into your display device.
Attach Transmitter STEP 1 of 5 Attach Transmitter Remove transmitter from box. STEP 2 of 5 Attach Transmitter Wipe bottom of transmitter with alcohol wipe. Let dry. Be careful with the bottom of the transmitter. Don’t: • Touch its metal dots • Scratch it – that may harm the waterproof seal STEP 3 of 5 Attach Transmitter Slide transmitter tab into the slot at the narrow end of the holder. Dexcom G6 System User Guide Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor LBL014003 Rev XXX Artwork, G6 CGM System User Guide US.
STEP 4 of 5 Attach Transmitter Press the wide end of the transmitter until it clicks into the holder. STEP 5 of 5 Attach Transmitter Secure by rubbing fingers around the patch three times. You’re almost done starting your sensor! Finished! Loose Transmitter Holder The transmitter holder should stay on your skin using its own adhesive, but the patch may start to peel up.
