User's Guide

Dexcom G6 System User Guide
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Chapter 6: Start Your Sensor
Optional Item:
If this is your first time inserting a sensor, watch the sensor insertion video to get a
better understanding of the process. To see the sensor insertion video, go to:
• The app:
• In the setup screens
• In Settings > Help > Videos.
• The tutorial:
• Online at dexcom.com/support
PRECAUTION
Check Package
Don’t use sensor if its sterile package has been damaged or opened, because it
might cause an infection.
Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
PRECAUTION
Don’t Use if Expired
Don’t use expired sensors, because they may give incorrect results. Check the
package label for the expiration date. It’s in YYYY-MM-DD format.
Follow Dexcom G6
®
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) instructions. If you
don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
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