Users Manual Part 6
Connecting DexcomG6CGM to the Pod 20
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20 Connecting DexcomG6CGM to the Pod
20.1. About Connecting DexcomG6 to the Pod
e Omnipod 5 System is designed to work with the Dexcom G6 CGM. To use
the Dexcom G6 CGM with the Omnipod 5 System, you will need to obtain the
Dexcom G6 sensor and transmitter, Dexcom G6 User Guide, and download the
Dexcom G6 app on your personal smartphone.
Before you can view and use CGM values in the in the Omnipod 5 System, you
must rst set up the Omnipod 5 System to allow the Pod to communicate with the
CGM. Once connected, you will be able to use the system in Automated Mode,
view CGM values in the Omnipod 5 App, and use CGM values in the bolus
calculator in both Manual and Automated Modes.
Note: e Dexcom G6 sensor must be started in the Dexcom app in order to use
CGM values and trends in the Omnipod 5 System.
Before you begin, do the following:
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, turn o your receiver. You will need to use the Dexcom G6
app on your smartphone. For instructions about using the Dexcom G6 CGM
System, see the Dexcom G6 CGM System User Guide.
20.2. 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.