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Connecting DexcomG6CGM to the Pod 2020 Connecting DexcomG6CGM to the Pod
20.3. Connecting the DexcomG6 Transmitter
Warning: ALWAYS conrm the Dexcom G6 Transmitter serial number you
save in the Omnipod 5 App matches the one you are wearing. In cases where
more than one person in the household uses the Dexcom G6 CGM, mis-
matching transmitter serial numbers could result in over-delivery or under-
delivery of insulin, which can lead to hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
If you had previously connected a transmitter and your CGM transmitter has
expired, or you have deleted the transmitter serial number (SN) and wish to
reconnect, you must enter a new serial number.
To connect the Dexcom G6 transmitter:
1. From the Home screen, tap Menu
button ( ) > Settings > CGM
Transmitter.
e CGM Transmitter screen displays the
saved serial number .
Note: If the transmitter serial number
was previously deleted, the serial number
eld is empty. (See "20.4. Disconnecting
the CGM from the Pod" on page 284).
2. Tap ENTER NEW.
3. Tap the serial number eld to display the
alphanumeric keypad.
4. Enter the serial number printed on
the back of your transmitter or on the
transmitter box, then tap Done.
5. Tap SAVE.
Note: If you tap CANCEL or exit the
current screen (by pressing the back arrow), the serial number is not saved.
Tap CONFIRM to start connecting your CGM transmitter to your Pod. e
connection process can take up to 20 minutes.
6. Tap CONFIRM to start connecting your transmitter to your Pod.
e connection process can take up to 20 minutes.
When Pod communication is successful, the screen displays "Connecting
Transmitter."
If the Pod is unable to connect with the CGM transmitter within 20 minutes,
the message "Transmitter Not Found" displays. Tap NEED HELP for more
information. See "26.3. CGM FAQs" on page 332 for additional information.