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Dexcom G6 Start Here Manual

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  • Page 1 START HERE Set up Instructions For Use...
  • Page 2 (inside) • Sensor gets glucose information Transmitter • Sends glucose information from sensor to display device All graphics are representational. Your product may look different. Review the Safety Statement in Using Your G6, Chapter 2 before using your G6.

  • Page 3: What It Does

    Choose App, Receiver, or Both The receiver is a dedicated medical device. Your smart device is not, even though you can run the G6 app on it. Your smart device is not a dedicated medical device because the app could miss an alarm/alert just because it is on a smart device—for example, due to smart device settings, smart...

  • Page 5: Set Up App

    Your smart device Applicator with Transmitter Built-in Sensor Set Up App...
  • Page 6 When prompted: Consent to Share Data with Dexcom • Send your data to the cloud. This lets you use: • Share: Send your G6 data to followers. • CLARITY: Reflect on data with our healthcare professional; see patterns. Accept Decline •...
  • Page 7 • Enter your Serial Number (SN) from: Transmitter box Back of transmitter After you enter your SN, your G6 searches for the transmitter. While it is searching, you will not get G6 readings or alarm/alerts. See the blue sensor warmup timer? That means your sensor is getting used to your body.
  • Page 8 Step 2: See Using Your G6 Learn how to: • Read your home screen • Use alarm and alerts • Make treatment decisions • Troubleshoot issues Step 3: Optional – Set up Receiver Turn on the receiver by pressing and holding the power button down for 2-3 seconds.

  • Page 9: Set Up Receiver

    Receiver Applicator with Transmitter Built-in Sensor Set Up Receiver...
  • Page 10 Take receiver out of box Turn on receiver Press power button for 2-3 seconds. Follow onscreen instructions When prompted, enter your: • Sensor code from the sensor applicator you will insert • No sensor code? See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting...
  • Page 11 • Serial Number (SN) from: Transmitter box Back of transmitter After you enter your SN, your G6 searches for the transmitter. While it is searching, you will not get G6 readings or alarm/alerts. You are done with this step when you see this screen: Insert &...
  • Page 12 Step 2: Use Applicator to Insert Built-in Sensor Take applicator with built-in sensor out of sensor box Gather materials: applicator (with code you just entered), transmitter, and wipes. Pick sensor site 18 years and older 2-17 years Avoid bones, irritated skin, tattoos, and areas that get bumped. Use applicator to insert built-in sensor Wash and dry hands.
  • Page 13 Place applicator on skin. Fold and break off safety guard. Press button to insert sensor. Remove applicator from skin leaving patch and holder on. Throw away applicator. Follow local guidelines for blood-contacting components.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Attach Transmitter

    Step 3: Attach Transmitter Take transmitter out of box Snap in transmitter Clean transmitter with alcohol Insert transmitter, tab first, wipe. into holder. Slot Snap in transmitter. It clicks Rub around patch 3 times. into place. Make sure it is flat and snug in holder.
  • Page 15 Tap Start Sensor to begin 2-hour warmup During warmup you will not get G6 readings or alarm/alerts Start Sensor Wait 2 hours • When complete, tap Next to go to home screen • Now you get G6 readings and alarm/alerts...
  • Page 16 Step 5: See Using Your G6 Learn how to: • Read your home screen • Use alarm and alerts • Make treatment decisions • Troubleshoot issues Step 6: Optional - Set up App Download the app onto your smart device and open it.
  • Page 19 © 2019 Dexcom, Inc. All rights reserved. Covered by patents dexcom.com/patents. Dexcom, Dexcom G6, Dexcom Share, Dexcom Clarity, and Share are registered trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the United States and may be in other countries. All other marks are property of their respective owners.
  • Page 20 Dexcom, Inc. 6340 Sequence Drive San Diego, CA 92121 USA +1.858.200.0200 dexcom.com Dexcom Canada, Inc. 501 - 4445 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, BC V5C 0E4 Sales & Customer Service: 1.844.832.1810 Technical Support: 1.844.832.1809 Dexcom CARE: 1.844.832.1811 LBL016369 Rev 003 MT25355...