Dexcom G6
®
System User Guide
24Chapter 2: Indications for Use and Safety Statements
Ages 2-17 years: Insert in your belly or upper buttocks
Ages 18 years and older: Insert in your belly
Where to Store
You can store your sensors at room temperature or in your refrigerator – as long as
it’s between 36° F and 86° F. Don’t store sensors in the freezer.
Follow G6 instructions. If you don’t, you could have a severe low or high glucose event.
Precautions
• 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 (Year-Month-Day)
format.
• Check Package
Don’t use sensor if its sterile package has been damaged or opened, because it
might cause an infection.