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10 Chapter 2: Safety Statements
Dexcom G6
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System • Using Your G6
Clean your insertion site with alcohol wipes to prevent infections. Do not insert
the sensor until your skin is dry. If your insertion site is not clean and completely
dry, you run the risk of infection or the transmitter holder not sticking well.
Make sure you do not have insect repellent, sunscreen, perfume, or lotion on
your skin.
• Where to Insert: Things to Check
Keep the safety guard on until you put the G6 applicator against your skin. If you
remove the safety guard first, you may hurt yourself by accidentally pushing the
button that inserts the sensor before you mean to.
Change your insertion site with each sensor. Using the same site too often might
not allow the skin to heal, causing scarring or skin irritation.
Sensor placement is important. Choose a site:
• At least 8 cm from insulin pump infusion set or injection site
• Away from waistband, scarring, tattoos, irritation, and bones
• Unlikely to be bumped, pushed, or laid on while sleeping
Follow G6 instructions. If you do not, you could have a severe low or high glucose
event.
Transmitter Safety Statements
Warnings
• Inspect
Do not use a damaged or cracked transmitter. A damaged transmitter could
cause injuries from electrical shocks and may make the G6 not work correctly.
• Use as Directed
The transmitter is small and may pose a choking hazard. Do not put it in your
mouth or let children hold it without adult supervision.
Follow G6 instructions. If you do not, you could have a severe low or high glucose
event.