Dexcom G6 User manual

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Set up
Your smart phone Receiver Sensor
Transmitter

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, Appendix E before using your G6.
Display Device
• Shows glucose information
• Set up your smart device, Dexcom
receiver, or both
• For a list of current compatible smart
devices and operating systems go to:
dexcom.com/compatibility
Applicator
Sensor
(inside)
Applicator With
Built-in Sensor
• Sensor gets glucose information
• Sensor applicator inserts sensor under
your skin
Your smart device
Dexcom
receiver
G6 Overview

The G6 sends G6
sensor glucose
readings (G6
readings) to your
display device.
Use tabs below to set up the app or receiver.
Want to set up both? Pick one to set up first and turn to that tab.
The last step shows you how to set up the second display device.
Don’t use both tabs.
For other ways to learn how to set up your G6:
• Watch the tutorial found in your product information bundle or
online at: dexcom.com/links/g6/tutorial
• Contact Dexcom Care for individualized support or to register for free, online
webinars at: dexcom.com/dexcom-care or 1.888.738.3646
• For Technical Support, email [e-mail], or call 1.888.738.3646
(Toll free) or 1.858.200.0200 (Toll).
What It Does

Set Up App
Your smart phone Sensor
Transmitter

1When prompted, enter your:
• Sensor code from the sensor applicator
No sensor code?
See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting
BFollow onscreen setup instructions
ADownload and open the Dexcom app
Step 1: Set Up App

CWait 2 hours
• When complete, tap OK to see the home
screen
• Now you get G6 readings, alarm/alerts
Serial Number (SN) from:
or
Back of transmitterTransmitter box
2See the blue sensor warmup timer?
That means your sensor is getting used to
your body.
During warmup:
• No G6 readings, alarm/alerts
• Keep smart device within 20 feet
of transmitter

Turn on the receiver by pressing and holding the
power button down for 2-3 seconds. Then follow
onscreen instructions.
Don’t use the Set Up Receiver tab. Those steps are
for setting up the receiver before setting up the app.
Learn how to:
• Read your home screen
• Use alarm and alerts
• Make treatment decisions
• Troubleshoot issues
Using Your G6
• Welcome
• Home Screen Overview
• Alarm and Alerts
• Treatment Decisions
• Ending Your Sensor Session
• Appendices
Step 2: See Using Your G6
Step 3: Set up Receiver

Set Up Receiver
Receiver Sensor
Transmitter

Press and hold power button for
2-3 seconds
ATake receiver out of box
BTurn on receiver
CFollow onscreen instructions
Step 1: Set Up Receiver
1When prompted, enter your:
• Sensor code from the sensor applicator you will insert
No sensor code?
See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting

Serial Number (SN) from:
or
Back of transmitterTransmitter box
2You’re done with this step when you see this screen:

ATake applicator with
built-in sensor out of
sensor box
2Use applicator with sensor
code entered during display
device setup
1Wash and dry hands; clean
sensor site with alcohol wipe
18 years and older 2-17 years
BChoose sensor site
CUse applicator to insert built-in sensor
or
Step 2: Use Applicator to Insert
Built-in Sensor

XXXX
4Move applicator to sensor site
6Fold and break off safety
guard
8Discard applicator
3Remove both labels; don’t
touch adhesive
5Place adhesive on skin
7Press button to insert

BSnap in transmitter
Step 3: Attach Transmitter
Tab
Slot
2Insert transmitter tab into slot
4Rub around patch 3 times
1Clean transmitter with alcohol
3Snap transmitter firmly into
place
ATake transmitter out of box

BTap Start Sensor to begin 2-hour warmup
During warmup:
• No G6 readings, alarm/alerts
• Keep receiver within 20 feet of
transmitter
CWait 2 hours
• When complete, tap Next to go to home screen
• Now you get G6 readings, alarm/alerts
Step 4: Start Sensor on Receiver
AWait up to 30 minutes for pairing

Learn how to:
• Read your home screen
• Use alarm and alerts
• Make treatment decisions
• Troubleshoot issues
Download the app onto your smart device and open it.
Then follow onscreen instructions.
Don’t use the Set Up App tab. Those steps are for
setting up the app before setting up the receiver.
Using Your G6
• Welcome
• Home Screen Overview
• Alarm and Alerts
• Treatment Decisions
• Ending Your Sensor Session
• Appendices
Step 5: See Using Your G6
Step 6: Optional - Set up App

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