Dexcom G6 - G6 Components

Dexcom G6
®
System User Guide
47Chapter 4: What is the G6?
4.4 G6 Components
The G6 has three key parts. See the table below for details.
What you see What it's called What it does
Applicator
Sensor
(inside)
Applicator with
built-in sensor
Applicator helps you
insert the sensor wire
under your skin.
Sensor gets your
glucose information.
Transmitter
Transmitter sends your
glucose information
from the sensor to the
display device.
Display Device(s):
• Receiver
• Your smart
device
Display device(s)
shows your glucose
information.
See dexcom.com/compatibility for a list of compatible smart devices and operating
systems.