User`s guide

Dexcom G4 PLATINUM User’s Guide | 61
2.Whilestillpinching,useyourotherhandtoplacetwongersabove
the collar on the applicator barrel so they are resting above the collar.
3. Place your thumb on the white plunger. Push the plunger down
completely,makingsureitisushagainsttheapplicatorbarrel.You
should hear 2 clicks. This inserts the needle and sensor under
your skin.
When you are pushing down on the plunger, do not pull back on
the collar.
4. Keep pinching up on your skin with
one hand. With your other hand, place
twongersunder the collar. Keep your
thumb lightly on top of the white plunger,
and pull the collar back towards your
thumb until you hear 2 clicks or cannot
pull back any more. This leaves the
sensor under your skin and removes the
needle from your body.
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.
“2 CLICKS”
Steps 1-3. Push down the plunger - insert the needle and sensor
“ 2 CLICKS”
Step 4. Pull back the
collar - retract the needle
Step 5. Release the
applicator barrel