Inserting Your Sensor - Dexcom G5 MOBILE User Manual

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™, SkinTac™) as part of your insertion site preparation
to help keep your sensor pod attached. Apply the skin adhesive after you selected and
cleaned your insertion site. Create an empty sideways oval, making sure you don't get
any skin adhesive inside the oval. Let the oval dry based on skin adhesive manufacturer's
instructions. Once dry, your skin may feel slightly sticky.
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!
Sensor Insertion
Step Picture
Preparation
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Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
What you do
Wash and dry your hands.
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