Dexcom G5 Mobile Quick Start Manual page 18

Ending Your Sensor Session / Removing Your
Sensor Pod and Transmitter
The sensor automatically shuts off after 7 days. The app alerts you at 6
hours, 2 hours, and 30 minutes before your sensor session ends.
A
B
NOTE: Do not remove the transmitter from the sensor
pod until all components are removed from your body.
C
D
Keep
Dispose of the sensor following your local guidelines for
disposal of blood-contacting components.
E
16 • Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System Quick Start Guide
The Replace Sensor Now screen will
appear when it is time to remove
your sensor.
Peel the adhesive off your body like
a Band-Aid ® . When you peel off the
adhesive, the sensor, sensor pod, and
transmitter will all be removed.
Use your fingers to spread the back tabs
of the sensor pod.
Transmitter will pop out.
Keep your transmitter to use again with
your next sensor.