Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System Instruction Manual

June 10, 2024
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Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System

Instructions For Use

Dexcom G6 CGM (G6) Overview

Display Device

  • Shows glucose information
  • Set up your smart device, Dexcom receiver, or both
  • For a list of current compatible smart devices and operating systems go to: dexcom.com/compatibility
  • The G6 app and receiver are compatible with all G6 systems

Applicator With Built-in Sensor

  • Sensor applicator inserts sensor under your skin
  • Sensor gets glucose information

Transmitter

  • Sends glucose information from sensor to display device

All graphics are representational. Your product may look different.
Review the Safety Statement in Using Your G6, Chapter 2 before using your G6.

What It Does

The G6 sends G6 sensor glucose readings (G6 readings) to your display device.

Choose App, Receiver, or Both

The receiver is a dedicated medical device. Your smart device is not, even though you can run the G6 app on it. Your smart device is not a dedicated medical device because the app could miss an alarm/alert just because it is on a smart device—for example, due to smart device settings, smart device or app shutting off, low battery, etc.

Use tabs below to set up the app, receiver, or both
Want to set up both? Pick one to set up first and turn to that tab. The last step shows you how to set up the second display device. Do not use both tabs.

For other ways to learn how to set up your G6:

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 6

Set Up App

Step 1: Set Up App
A Download and open the Dexcom G6 app

B Follow onscreen setup instructions

1 When prompted:

  • Send your data to the cloud.
    This lets you use:

  • Share: Send your G6 data to followers.

  • CLARITY: Reflect on data with doctors; see patterns (may not available in all regions).

  • Enter your Sensor code (from the sensor applicator you will insert).

  • No sensor code?
    See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting.

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 8
• Enter your Serial Number (SN) from:

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 9

After you enter your SN, your G6 searches for the transmitter. While it is searching, you will not get G6 readings or alarm/alerts.]

2 See the blue sensor warmup timer?
That means your sensor is getting used to your body.
During warmup:

  • No G6 readings or alarm/alerts
  • Always keep smart device within 6 meters of transmitter

C Wait 2 hours

  • When sensor warm-up is complete, tap OK to see the home screen
  • Now you get G6 readings and alarm/alerts

Step 2: See Using Your G6
Learn how to:

  • Read your home screen
  • Use alarm and alerts
  • Make treatment decisions
  • Troubleshoot issues

Step 3: Optional – Set up Receiver
Turn on the receiver by pressing the power button down for 2-3 seconds. Then follow onscreen instructions.
Do not use the Set Up Receiver tab. Those steps are for setting up the receiver before setting up the app.

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 14

Set Up Receiver

Step 1: Set Up Receiver
A Take receiver out of box

B Turn on receiver

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 16

C Follow onscreen instructions
1 When prompted, enter your:

  • Sensor code from the sensor applicator you will insert
  • No sensor code?
    See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 17

After you enter your SN, your G6 searches for the transmitter. While it is searching, you will not get G6 readings or alarm/alerts.

2 You are done with this step when you see this screen:

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 18

2 You are done with this step when you see this screen:

Step 2: Use Applicator to Insert Built-in Sensor
A Take applicator with built-in sensor out of sensor box
Gather materials: applicator (with code you just entered), transmitter, and wipes.

B Pick sensor site

Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 21

Avoid bones, irritated skin, tattoos, and areas that get bumped.

C Use applicator to insert built-in sensor

  1. Get sensor applicator and an alcohol wipe.

  2. Wash and dry hands.
    Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 23

  3. Clean sensor site with alcohol wipe.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 24

  4. Peel off adhesive backings.
    Do not touch adhesive.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig
25

  5. Place applicator on skin.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 26

  6. Fold and break off safety guard.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 27

  7. Press button to insert sensor.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 28

  8. Remove applicator from skin leaving patch and holder on.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 29

  9. Discard applicator.
    Follow local guidelines for blood-contacting components.Dexcom G6 CGM
Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 30

Step 3: Attach Transmitter

A Take transmitter out of boxDexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig
31B Snap in transmitter

  1. Clean transmitter with alcohol wipe.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 32
  2. Insert transmitter, tab first, into holder.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 33
  3. Snap in transmitter. It clicks into place. Make sure it is flat and snug in holder. Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 34
  4. Rub around patch 3 times.Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 35

Step 4: Start Sensor on Receiver

A Wait up to 30 minutes for pairing
During pairing:

  • No G6 readings or alarm/alerts
  • Always keep receiver within 6 meters of transmitter

B Tap Start Sensor to begin 2-hour warmup
During warmup you will not get
G6 readings or alarm/alerts
Dexcom G6 CGM Glucose Monitoring System - Fig 37

Wait

  • When complete, tap Next to go to home screen
  • Now you get G6 readings and alarm/alerts

Step 5: See Using Your G6

Learn how to:

  • Read your home screen
  • Use alarm and alerts
  • Make treatment decisions
  • Troubleshoot issues

Step 6: Optional – Set up App

Download the app onto your smart device and open it.
Then follow onscreen instructions.
Do not use the Set Up App tab. Those steps are for  setting up the app before setting up the receiver.

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Rev Date: 2019/10

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