Insert Sensor - Dexcom G5 mobile Quick Start Manual

6.3 Insert Sensor

Before you begin, make sure you have alcohol wipes, a sensor, and a transmitter.
Skin preparation or adhesive products (Mastisol
and dry your hands.
Plunger
Applicator barrel
(Contains small
introducer needle
and sensor)
Transmitter Latch
Release Tab
Choose a site at least 3 inches from your insulin pump infusion set or injection site
and out of the way of your waistband. Avoid areas likely to be bumped, pushed, with
scarring, tattoos or irritation.
Ages 18 years or older:
Insert in the belly
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B
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, Skin Tac™) are optional. Wash
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Safety Lock
Ages 2 to 17 years:
Insert in the belly or the upper buttocks
Clean your skin at the sensor placement site with an
alcohol wipe.
Let dry.
If you use an optional skin prep or adhesive product,
place it on the skin in a "doughnut" shape where you
will place the sensor adhesive patch. Let dry (skin may
feel slightly sticky). Insert the sensor through the clean
skin at the center of the doughnut where it is free of
skin preparation or adhesive products.
Collar
Sensor Pod
Adhesive