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G5x System User Guide
On the Go With Dexcom G5x Mobile CGM System: Getting Through Security
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Precaution
Don’t:
Place any part of the G5x in the baggage x-ray machine or body
scanner.
Do: Ask for visual inspection instead:
• Baggage x-ray machine: Instead of putting any part of your G5 Mobile
through the baggage x-ray, ask the TSA officer to visually inspect it.
• Body scanner: When you are wearing your G5 Mobile, request hand-
wanding or full-body pat-down and visual inspection instead of going
through the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) body scanner. (AIT
is also called millimeter wave scanner.)
Why: The system has not been tested in x-rays or AIT body scanners, and it
is unknown if exposure to x-rays or AIT body scanners can affect the system
performance.
It is safe to wear the system through the walk-through metal detector or hand-
wanding. If you are unsure of whether the airport scanner is a metal detector,
an AIT body scanner or an x-ray, ask the TSA officer or request hand-wanding
or full body pat-down.
Consequences: Missing a severe low (hypoglycemia) or high
(hyperglycemia) glucose event.
15.3 Going Through Security
Walk-Through Metal Detectors
Transmitter and Sensor
No worries about wearing your transmitter and sensor when going through
security.
Go through walk-in metal detectors or, if you prefer, be handwanded without
worrying about damaging your transmitter or sensor.
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