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Sensor
(Measures glucose below skin)
Transmitter
(Saves sensor readings)
Patient
Continued on reverse
A. Insert Sensor
Healthcare professional: Insert sensor (Section A) and attach transmitter (Section B).
Complete sections C and D. Review this handout with patient, then give to them to take home.
C. Information patient needs for G6 app setup
D. Transmitter removal date
Date
Time
Return transmitter
In person
Other
Healthcare Professional
G6 Pro Overview
G6 Pro takes your glucose reading every 5 minutes for 10 days. After returning the system, your healthcare
professional reviews your glucose history and may adjust your medication, diet, or exercise.
What don’t I do?
• No MRI’s
• No full-body scanners
• No sunscreen or lotions on transmitter
• No system parts in mouth, it’s a choking hazard
• Don’t remove transmitter, it’ll end your sensor session
What do I do?
• Keep your smartphone within 20 ft
• Shower and swim as normal
• Return to your healthcare professional as instructed
Patient downloads G6 app on their smart phone to view Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose
Monitoring System (G6 Pro) readings.
Unblinded CGM
Patient Handout
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Patient enters alerts settings in app
PUT STICKER HERE
Don’t give transmitter
SN to blinded patient
Low Alert
High Alert
mg/dL
mg/dL
60 mg/dL–100 mg/dL
120 mg/dL–400 mg/dL
Patient enters transmitter SN in app.
3
Clean sensor site with
alcohol wipe.
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4
Peel o adhesive
backings.
5
Place adhesive on
skin.
6
Fold and break o
safety guard.
7
Press button to insert
sensor.
8
Discard applicator.
(follow local
guidelines)
Tab
Slot
1
Clean transmitter.
Only use alcohol
wipe.
2
Insert transmitter,
tab rst, into
holder.
3
Click transmitter
into place, flush with
holder.
4
Rub around patch 3
times.
B. Attach Transmitter
2
Pick sensor site.
Avoid bones, muscle,
irritated skin, tattoos,
areas that get bumped.
Age 2 and up Age 2-17
1
Gather materials:
applicator,
transmitter, and
wipes.
Instructions available in Spanish at dexcom.com/ayuda
Las instrucciones están disponibles en español en dexcom.com/ayuda