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Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional System User’s Guide | 69
6.4 PLACING THE SENSOR
1. Clean the skin at the sensor placement site with an alcohol wipe.
Make sure the area is clean and completely dry before you insert the
sensor.
2. Remove the adhesive backing from the
sensor pod one half at a time, using
the white tabs on the backing. Hold the
sensor by the applicator barrel, and try
not to touch the sticky adhesive patch.
WARNING
Do not use the Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional
System for treatment decisions, such as how much
insulin you should take. The Dexcom G4 PLATINUM
Professional System does not replace a blood glucose
meter. Always use the values from your blood glucose
meter for treatment decisions. Blood glucose values may
differ from sensor glucose readings. Using the sensor
glucose readings for treatment decisions could lead to
low or high blood glucose value.
Step 2. Remove the
adhesive backing