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5. Squeeze the center of the ribbed release tabs on the sides of the sensor pod to remove the applicator

barrel. Only the sensor pod will be left on your body.

• Make sure the transmitter latch is down (against your body) before squeezing the tabs to remove the

applicator barrel.

• Squeeze the center of the ribbed part of the release tabs.

• While squeezing the tabs, rock the applicator barrel forward and out away from your body.

If you have any problems with insertion, save the sensor and applicator and contact Dexcom Technical

Support (see Chapter 15, User Assistance).

6.6 TRANSMITTER ATTACHMENT

You must snap the transmitter into the sensor pod after you insert your sensor. Follow these steps to attach

your transmitter.

1. Wipe and dry the bottom of the transmitter with a damp cloth or an alcohol wipe before every use.

Do not to touch the metal circles on the bottom of the transmitter with your skin.

Do not to scratch the bottom of the transmitter as scratches may compromise the waterproof seal.

2. Place the transmitter in the sensor pod (with the flat side down, and the narrower side away from the

transmitter latch).

3. Snap in the transmitter:

a. With one hand, you may want to pinch up on your skin at the front edge of the white adhesive.

b. Place one finger on the transmitter to keep it in place.

c. With your other hand, pull the transmitter latch up and forward, over the transmitter, to snap it into

place. The transmitter should lie flat in the sensor pod.