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General: What are the recommended Android phone settings? What are the recommended iPhone settings? What is the Dexcom G6? Is this product approved for Pediatrics? Is Dexcom G6 available in my country? What components are required with the new G6 system? How long does the Dexcom G6 transmitter last? How long can I wear the sensor? Can the sensor be restarted after 10 days? Are there any changes with alarms and alerts? I’m having trouble getting started - what should I do? I’m an existing customer. Can I upgrade to Dexcom G6? Where can I insert my G6 sensor? How do I share my G6 glucose data with followers? What is a sensor code and why do I need one? Do I have to put the sensor code in every time I start a new sensor? I lost my sensor code. What do I do? Does the G6 accept calibrations? Do I need to use my receiver? Is Dexcom creating a recycling program for the sensor applicator at launch? How can I avoid iritated or sensitive skin caused by the sensor adhesive? Why do I see “username or password are incorrect” when I try to log into the Dexcom CLARITY app on my smartphone? Why was I asked to update my Dexcom Follow app? Can I customize notification settings? How can I see the last 24 hours of my Sharer’s glucose readings? Will I receive notifications if the Follow app is closed? Will I receive notification sounds if my smart device is muted, on vibrate or set to Do Not Disturb? How do I follow using my new smart device? What should I do if Follow says notifications are off? How many Sharer’s can I follow? What devices and software are compatible with Dexcom apps? What is Dexcom Follow? Why am I not getting glucose notifications? -2 Will Dexcom CLARITY work with G6? Do I need a Dexcom account to access Dexcom CLARITY? How can I share my data using a Dexcom Receiver? How do I access past data from Dexcom STUDIO? How can I share information with my doctor? How far back can I access my data in Dexcom Clarity? Will events entered into my CGM receiver show up in Dexcom CLARITY? Who should I contact if I have questions regarding Dexcom CLARITY? Where can I obtain a printed version of the Dexcom CLARITY user guide? What are the computer and software requirements for Dexcom CLARITY? What is the AGP Report? What is a low utilization day? How are the Daily and Hourly Statistics calculated? How are ranges defined for Time in Range? How can I customize Dexcom CLARITY? How do I know when Dexcom CLARITY has been updated? How does Dexcom Clarity get my data? How do I get to Dexcom Clarity? Can I use both a receiver and smart device with Dexcom CLARITY? Does Dexcom CLARITY have information about my receiver or smart device? What is the status area? What is the difference between Shutdown and Stop Sensor?
App: Can I view my Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System data on an Apple Watch? Is there a new app for the G6? Does the Follow App work with G6? What smart phones are compatible with the Follow app? What smart devices are compatible with the G6? How do I set up the Dexcom G6 with my phone?