Sensor Insertion - Dexcom G4 PLATINUM User Manual

6. Save the safety lock to help you remove the transmitter at the end of your sensor session. The safety lock
can be used for transmitter removal but is not required. When your glucose monitoring session is over,
follow the steps in Chapter 11, Section 11.3, Transmitter Removal, with or without the safety lock.

6.5 SENSOR INSERTION

You are ready to insert the sensor after you place the applicator on your belly and remove the safety lock.
To insert your sensor follow these steps:
1. Place the fingers of one hand at the edge of the white adhesive (at the opposite side of the sensor from
the transmitter latch). You may pinch up on your skin using this hand. Do not pinch up in the middle section
of the plastic base.
2. While still pinching, use your other hand to place two fingers above the collar on the applicator barrel so
they are resting above the collar.
3. Place your thumb on the white plunger. Push the plunger down completely, making sure it is flush against
the applicator barrel. You should hear 2 clicks. This inserts the needle and sensor under your skin.
When you are pushing down on the plunger, do not pull back on the collar.
4. Keep pinching up on your skin with one hand. With your other hand, place two fingers under the collar.
Keep your thumb lightly on top of the white plunger, and pull the collar back towards your thumb until you
hear 2 clicks or cannot pull back any more. This leaves the sensor under your skin and removes the needle
from your body.
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