Dexcom G6 - Page 9

7Chapter 2: Safety Statements 7
Dexcom G6
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System • Using Your G6
Start Up Safety Statements
Warnings
• Use Meter During Startup
When you start a new sensor, you will not 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 do not, 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 do not, 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
• Do Not Wait – Calibrate!
If you have not used the calibration code, you must manually calibrate your G6
daily, using values obtained from a blood glucose meter and fingersticks. You
must calibrate immediately when the G6 notifies you. If you have not calibrated
when notified, your G6 may not be accurate, so use your glucose meter to make
treatment decisions until you calibrate your G6.