OmniPod 5 - Default Chapter; About Connecting Dexcom G6 to the Pod; Connecting the Dexcom G6 During Initial Pod Set-Up

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20 Connecting DexcomG6to the Pod
20.1. About Connecting DexcomG6 to the Pod
e Omnipod 5 System is designed to work with the Dexcom G6 CGM. To use
the Dexcom G6 CGM with the Omnipod 5 System, you will need to obtain the
Dexcom G6 Sensor and Transmitter, the Dexcom G6 Instructions for Use, and
download the Dexcom G6 app on your personal smartphone.
Before you can view and use sensor glucose values in the Omnipod 5 System, you
must rst set up the Omnipod 5 System to allow the Pod to communicate with the
Sensor. Once connected, you will be able to use the system in Automated Mode,
view sensor glucose values in the Omnipod 5 App and use sensor glucose values
in the bolus calculator in both Manual and Automated Mode.
Note: e Dexcom G6 Sensor must be started in the Dexcom app in order to use
sensor glucose values and trends in the Omnipod 5 System.
Before you begin, do the following:
¾ e Omnipod 5 System will not connect with the Transmitter if you are using
the Dexcom receiver. If you have an existing Transmitter that is connected to
your receiver, turn o your receiver. You will need to use the Dexcom G6 app
on your smartphone. For instructions about using the Dexcom G6 CGM
System, see the Dexcom G6 CGM System Instructions for Use.
20.2. Connecting the DexcomG6 during Initial Pod Set-up
To connect the Transmitter during initial Pod set-up:
1. Aer activating your Pod during initial set-up, tap CONNECT SENSOR.
Note: If you tap NOT NOW aer activating your Pod during initial set-up,
you can connect the Sensor and Transmitter at a later time. See “Connecting
the DexcomG6 Transmitter” below.
2. Go to step 3 of “Connecting the Dexcom G6 Transmitter” below.