Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
78Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Attaching Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
Insertion Sites
Location Where it is
Front of body (belly area) for ages 2 years and older.
Back of body (upper buttocks) if user is between the ages of
2 and 17 years.
Do:
• Remove the sensor and applicator from its sterile pack only at time of use
• Place at least 3 inches from your insulin pump infusion set or injection site
• If needed, shave the area so adhesive patch sticks securely
• Make sure area is clean and free of lotions, perfumes, medications
Don’t:
• Never use same site repeatedly for sensor insertion
• Never use same site for 2 sensor sessions in a row
If you have concerns about the sensor pod not sticking, before inserting your sensor, you can
make the sensor site stickier to help ensure the sensor pod does not peel.
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