User's Guide

Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 2: Indications for Use and Safety Statements
Start Up Safety Statements
Warnings
• Use Meter During Startup
When you start a new sensor, you won’t get any G6 readings or alarm/alerts until
you enter your sensor code or two calibrations. Use your meter to make treatment
decisions during the 2-hour sensor warmup period.
Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
Precautions
• Use Correct Sensor Code
When you start a new sensor, you must enter a code into your display device to use
the G6 without fingerstick calibrations. Each sensor has its own code printed on the
back of the adhesive patch. Do not use a code from a different sensor or make up
a code. If you do not enter the correct code, your sensor will not work as well and
could be inaccurate. If you lost the sensor code, you may calibrate the G6 using
fingersticks.
Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
Calibration Safety Statements
Calibration is not required if users enter a sensor code. If users do not enter a sensor
code, the following warnings and precautions apply.
Warnings
• Don’t Wait – Calibrate!
If you have not used the calibration code, you must manually calibrate your G6
using values obtained from a blood glucose meter and fingersticks daily. You
must calibrate immediately when the G6 notifies you. If you haven’t calibrated
when notified, your G6 may not be accurate, so use your glucose meter to make
treatment decisions until you calibrate your G6.
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