Step 2: Insert Sensor - Dexcom G7 Quick Start Manual

Step 2: Insert Sensor

Age 7 years and older: Use abdomen or back of upper arm
Age 24 months - 6 years: Use abdomen, upper buttocks, or back of upper arm
Before you begin, wash and dry your hands; then clean the sensor site with alcohol.
Unscrew Cap. Don't
touch inside applicator.
Rub firmly around patch
3 times.
Step 3: Apply Overpatch
Carefully pull off both clear
liners, one at a time. Don't
touch white adhesive area.
Use tab to peel off liner.
Press and hold applicator
firmly against skin and then
push button.
Gently press on top of
sensor for 10 seconds.
Use coloured tab to place
overpatch around sensor.
Rub around overpatch.
Remove applicator.
Rub around overpatch.
On receiver, confirm sensor
is inserted.