User's Guide

Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 2: Indications for Use and Safety Statements
Warnings
• Read User Materials
Before you use your G6, carefully read the materials included with it. If you don’t,
you might:
• Not use the G6 correctly
• Not understand G6 information
• Affect how well it works
• Don’t Ignore Low/High Symptoms
Don’t ignore how you feel. If your glucose alerts and G6 readings don’t match what
you’re feeling, use your blood glucose meter (meter) to make diabetes treatment
decisions or, if needed, seek immediate medical attention.
When in doubt, get your meter out.
• No Number, No Arrow, No CGM Treatment Decision
If your G6 doesn’t show a number or arrow, or your readings don’t match your
symptoms, use your meter to make diabetes treatment decisions.
No number, no arrow, no treatment decision. When in doubt, get your meter out.
• Don’t Use If…
Do not use the G6 if you are pregnant, on dialysis, or critically ill. It is not known
how different conditions or medications common to theses populations may affect
performance of the system. G6 readings may be inaccurate in these populations.
Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
Precaution
• Avoid Sunscreen and Insect Repellent
Some skin care products, such as sunscreens and insect repellents, can make the
plastic used in your G6 crack. Before using your G6, make sure there are no cracks
in your receiver, transmitter, and transmitter holder. If you find a crack, please
contact Technical Support. Do not allow these skin care products to contact your
G6. After using skin care products, wash your hands before touching your G6. If
any skin care products get on your G6, immediately wipe with a clean cloth.
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