Inserting Your Sensor - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

• If needed, shave the area so adhesive patch sticks securely
• Make sure area is clean and free of lotions, perfumes, medications
Don't:
• Never use same site repeatedly for sensor insertion
• Never use same site for 2 sensor sessions in a row
If you have concerns about the sensor pod not sticking, before inserting your sensor, you can
make the sensor site stickier to help ensure the sensor pod does not peel.
Optional Site Preparation
Use optional skin adhesives (Mastisol
help keep your sensor pod attached. Apply the skin adhesive after you selected and cleaned
your insertion site. Use circular motions and create an "O" outline, making sure you don't get
any skin adhesive inside the outline. Let the "O" dry based on skin adhesive manufacturer's
instructions. Once dry, your skin may feel slightly sticky.
See Step 3 in the next table for directions.
NOTE: Contact your healthcare professional for specific questions regarding the use of
medical tape, barrier wipes and/or other adhesives as it relates to your use of Dexcom CGM.

6.5 Inserting Your Sensor

You've collected all of the needed items to begin a sensor session, viewed the tutorials,
reviewed the sensor applicator and prepped the sensor pod site. You're now ready to insert
your sensor!
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Preparation
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Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
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Wash and dry your hands.
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