User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide
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Transmitter Holder
Holds sensor wire and transmitter in place.
Water resistant when transmitter is properly
installed.
Discarded after sensor session.
Adhesive Patch
Keeps transmitter holder attached to your skin.
Sensor Wire
Measures glucose levels in the fluid between your
cells (interstitial fluid).
Attached to transmitter holder once inserted under
skin.
Discarded with holder after session.
Transmitter Overview
Figure 2. G5x Transmitter Front and Back
Please Note: Pictures above are representational only; your transmitter may look different.
Snapping into the transmitter holder, the gray plastic transmitter wirelessly
sends your glucose information to your display devices—receiver and/or smart
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