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12Connecting DexcomG6CGM to the Pod
12.1. About Connecting DexcomG6 to the Pod
Before you can operate the Omnipod 5 System in Automated Mode, you must
rst set up the Omnipod 5 app to allow the Pod to communicate with the CGM
transmitter.
Note: e DexcomG6 transmitter must be connected and active within the
DexcomG6 app in order to send CGM values to the Pod. e sensor does not
have to be warmed up in order to connect the transmitter.
Before you begin
¾ e Omnipod 5 System will not connect with the CGM if you are using the
Dexcom receiver. If you have an existing CGM transmitter that is connected
to your receiver, use the DexcomG6 app on your smartphone and turn o
your receiver. For instructions about using the DexcomG6 CGM System, see
the Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide.
12.2. Connecting the DexcomG6 during Initial Pod
Setup
To connect the CGM transmitter during initial Pod setup:
1. Aer activating your Pod during initial setup, tap CONNECT CGM.
Note: If you tap NOT NOW aer activating your Pod during initial setup,
you can connect the CGM at a later time. See "Connecting the DexcomG6
Transmitter" below.
2. Go to step 3 of "Connecting the Dexcom G6 Transmitter" below.
12.3. Connecting the DexcomG6 Transmitter
If you had previously connected a transmitter and your CGM transmitter has
expired, or you have deleted the transmitter serial number and wish to reconnect,
you must enter a new serial number.
Using a
CGM with
OmniPod 5
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267