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Sensor
(Measures glucose below skin)
Transmitter
(Saves sensor readings)
Continued on reverse
B. Attach Transmitter
A. Insert Sensor
Patient
Healthcare professional: Insert sensor (Section A) and attach transmitter (Section B).
Complete section C. Review this handout with patient, then give to them to take home.
1
Peel the entire patch
o like a bandage.
What’s Next?
Once your 10-day sensor session ends, follow the
instructions below to remove the patch from your body.
Return to your healthcare professional (see Section C).
Sensor must be returned within 30 days of starting session.
2
Place in bag
and seal it.
Learn more about G6 Pro at dexcom.com/guides
G6 Pro Overview
G6 Pro takes your glucose reading every 5 minutes for
10 days. After returning the system, your healthcare
professional reviews your glucose history and may adjust
your medication, diet, or exercise.
What don’t I do?
• No MRI’s
• No full-body scanners
• No sunscreen or lotions on transmitter
• No system parts in mouth, it’s a choking hazard
• Don’t remove transmitter, it’ll end your sensor
session
C. Transmitter removal date
Date
Time
Return transmitter
In person
Other
Healthcare Professional
What do I do?
• Shower and swim as normal
• Return to your healthcare professional as
instructed
Patient doesn’t have any display device and doesn’t see Dexcom G6 Pro Continuous Glucose
Monitoring System (G6 Pro) readings. Don’t give transmitter SN to blinded patient.
Blinded CGM
Patient Handout
3
Clean sensor site with
alcohol wipe.
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4
Peel o adhesive
backings.
5
Place adhesive on
skin.
6
Fold and break o
safety guard.
7
Press button to insert
sensor.
8
Discard applicator.
(follow local
guidelines)
2
Pick sensor site.
Avoid bones, muscle,
irritated skin, tattoos,
areas that get bumped.
Age 2 and up Age 2-17
1
Gather materials:
applicator,
transmitter, and
wipes.
Tab
Slot
1
Clean transmitter.
Only use alcohol
wipe.
2
Insert transmitter,
tab rst, into
holder.
3
Click transmitter
into place, flush with
holder.
4
Rub around patch 3
times.
Instructions available in Spanish at dexcom.com/ayuda
Las instrucciones están disponibles en español en dexcom.com/ayuda