Dexcom G6 Sensor For Continuous Glucose Monitoring

A small, discreet sensor measures your glucose just beneath the skin.

The transmitter sends your readings up to every 5 minutes to a compatible smartphone.

The Dexcom G6 app shows you where your glucose levels are and where they are heading.

1. Safety Guard: Protects button remove when ready to insert sensor
2. Button: Inserts sensor under your skin
3. Sensor: Sensor inserts through this hole
4. Adhesive: Keeps sensor and transmitter holder on skin
5. Transmitter Holder: Transmitter snaps in

1. Thoroughly wash and dry your hands.
2. Clean insertion site with alchohol. Let dry.
3. Optional Step: Skin Adhesive
   • Create an empty oval on the skin with the skin adhesive, such as Mastisol or SkinTac.
   • Let skin adhesive dry.
   • Insert sensor on clean skin in center of oval.
4. Get the applicator you used when entering the sensor code. Check its packaging. Don't use if it's damaged or was already opened before you took it out of its box. Make sure you use the some applicator Peel off cover. Keep sensor packaging until sensor session is complete. Check sensor for damage.
5. Pull off both adhesive labels. Keep the tab with the sensor code. Don't touch adhesive.
6. Place applicator horizontally, not vertically, on skin. Firmly press down, sticking adhesive to your skin.
7. Fold and break safety guard and throw it away.
8. Push and release button to insert sensor.
9. Remove applicator. Throw out applicator following local guidelines for disposal of blood-contacting components.
10. What's left on you?
    • Sensor wire
    • Transmitter holder
    You've successfully inserted the sensor.