Going Through Security - Dexcom G6 User Manual

Appendix C: Security and Air Travel
The G6 can be a great travel companion — you can go through metal detectors and hand-wanding and even
keep your receiver on during your flight.
C.1 Security
Going through security often means you and your belongings go through a metal detector, x-ray machine, or
even a body scanner. In this section, you'll find out which are OK for your G6 components and which haven't
been tested and should be avoided.
Security Equipment to Use
Hand-wanding, pat-downs, visual inspection, and walk-through metal detectors: You can use any of
these methods without worrying about damaging your G6 components, whether you're wearing
or carrying them.
Security Equipment to Avoid
Body scanners: Don't go through an advanced imaging technology (AIT) body scanner, like the
millimeter wave scanners.
X-Ray machines: Don't put your G6 components through x-ray machines. Place all components
in a separate bag before handing over to the Security Officer. For other medical supplies, such as
medications, meters, and strips, check manufacturer instructions or the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) website.
If you're concerned about the security equipment, the TSA requests you tell the Security Officer you're wearing
a continuous glucose monitor and want to be hand-wanded or get a full-body pat-down with a visual inspection
of your sensor and transmitter. Let the Security Officer know you can't remove the sensor because it's inserted
under your skin.
PRECAUTION
When wearing your system, ask for hand-wanding or full-body pat-down and visual inspection instead of going through the AIT body
Do:
scanner (also called a millimeter wave scanner) or putting any part of the system in the baggage x-ray machine.
You can wear the system for the walk-through metal detector. If you do, use your meter for treatment decisions until you leave the security
area.
Why: Because we haven't tested every x-ray and scanner, we don't know if they damage the system.
Consequences: You could have a severe low or high glucose event.
C.2 On the Plane
To use your smart device or receiver to get sensor glucose information while on the plane:
• Smart device: Switch to airplane mode, then turn
• Receiver: Keep receiver on
Contact your airline for their policies.
C.3 Still Have Questions?
Visit the TSA website at tsa.gov.
Email: TSA-ContactCenter@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 1.855.787.2227
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