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How to Insert the Dexcom G6® Sensor and Attach the Transmitter

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How to Replace the Sensor on Your Dexcom G6® CGM

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At this time, Dexcom will not have a recycling program. Dexcom recommends that users dispose of the used applicator following local guidelines for blood containing components.

Is Dexcom creating a recycling program for the sensor applicator at launch?

Use these considerations to help mitigate Dexcom CGM skin irritation or adhesive allergy for those with sensitive skin.

How can I avoid skin irritation caused by the CGM sensor adhesive?

By default, the Quick Glance option is on. It shows your CGM information in the notification area and on the lock screen. 

Is there a Quick Glance widget for the G6?

The Android app supports Android Wear watches to discreetly view your glucose reading, trend arrow, and trend graph.

Can I view my Dexcom CGM data on an Android Wear watch?

Find a step-by-step guide showing how to remove and replace your Dexcom G6 transmitter.

How do I replace the Dexcom G6 transmitter?

No. The new Dexcom G6 CGM system is designed to eliminate the need for fingerstick calibrations* and can be used for 10 days without restart.

Can the sensor be restarted after 10 days?

Your phone settings can prevent the Dexcom G6 app from working. Learn more about the settings that will allow your app to work as expected.

What are the recommended G6 iPhone settings?

When there is no arrow, it means more glucose readings are needed to establish your trend.

Why is my trend arrow missing?

This means that your sensor is no longer working. Remove the failed sensor and replace with a new one.

What do I do when I get the Sensor Failed message?

The Dexcom Follow app is a free CGM phone app that allows friends and family to remotely monitor a Dexcom G6 user&#x27;s trending glucose levels.

What is the Dexcom Follow app for diabetes?

The question marks mean that the transmitter does not understand the sensor readings for the moment. You will want to wait a minimum of 3 hours for them to clear. If they do not clear within that time frame, please contact Dexcom Technical Support at 1-844-82-1810 (Option 3).

What do the Question Marks (???) mean?

A new Dexcom customer will receive the Dexcom G6 system including a transmitter and sensors.

What components are required with the G6 system?

Google Health Connect is Google’s health and fitness tracking app available for use with Android devices. You can enable the Dexcom G6 app to share glucose data with Health Connect, which displays glucose data with a three-hour delay. Health Connect will not display real-time glucose information.

Can I share my glucose data with Health Connect?

Check Dexcom&#x27;s compatibility chart before updating your smart device or mobile operating system (OS). Dexcom tests its apps for compatibility on new OS versions after they&#x27;re released.

If I update my device&#x27;s operating system will it still be compatible with Dexcom apps?

Yes, the Dexcom app is compatible with the Apple Watch and can be used to discreetly view your CGM information, glucose reading, trend arrow, and trend graph.

Can I view my Dexcom G6 data with an Apple Watch?

Follow these placement and adhesive overpatch tips to keep your Dexcom G6 sensor on longer for the full 10-day wear.

How to Keep Dexcom G6 Sensor on for Full 10-day Wear?

You have the option to use only the app, only the receiver, or both at the same time.

Do I need to use my receiver?

Your phone settings can prevent the Dexcom G6 app from working. Learn more about the settings that will allow your app to work on your Android device as expected.

What are the recommended G6 Android phone settings?

Share glucose data from your Dexcom G6 CGM with your doctor or clinic with the Dexcom Clarity app. Learn more.

How do I share my glucose data with my clinic or doctor?

Learn the steps to customize your Dexcom G6 low alarm sounds and alert settings through your continuous glucose monitor receiver or in the Dexcom app.

How to Customize Dexcom G6 Alarm &amp; Alert Settings

Any event that is entered into your CGM will show up on Dexcom CLARITY graphs when your data is updated from your Dexcom G6 or you upload your receiver data to CLARITY. 

Will events entered into my CGM receiver show up in Dexcom CLARITY?

Go to https://clarity.dexcom.eu from an internet browser with internet connection.

How do I get to Dexcom CLARITY?

Yes. If you are currently using Dexcom G6 and have downloaded the Dexcom G6 app, then you have already created a Dexcom account and can use this to log in to Dexcom CLARITY. 

Do I need a Dexcom account to access Dexcom CLARITY?

Under the Devices section of Dexcom CLARITY&#x27;s Overview page you will find the alert settings and last upload for the device. These settings are for your reference and are separate from Dexcom CLARITY settings.

Does Dexcom CLARITY have information about my receiver or smart device?

Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) is a standardized glucose report created by the International Diabetes Center to help people living with diabetes monitor glucose patterns.

What is the Ambulatory Glucose Profile (AGP) Report for Diabetes?

If you use a receiver, you log in to CLARITY from a computer, connect your receiver, then follow CLARITY&#x27;s Upload Instructions. The data stored on your receiver will appear instantly.

How does Dexcom CLARITY get my data?

Learn the Dexcom CLARITY software and computer minimum requirements required.

What are the computer and software requirements for Dexcom CLARITY?

If you upload your receiver to the CLARITY home user account, you can share your home user account data with your health care provider.

How can I share my data using a Dexcom Receiver?

Time in Range in diabetes is the percentage of time that glucose levels are in low, target, and high ranges. Work with your healthcare provider to determine your target range.

How are ranges defined for Time in Range?

When the low utilization filter is applied, days with less than 50% CGM data capture will display.

What is a low utilization day?

It is possible to use both a smart device and a receiver to provide CGM data. The smart device system streams data to the CLARITY server, where that data is made available for reports after three hours. 

Can I use both a receiver and smart device with Dexcom CLARITY?

All data uploaded into Dexcom CLARITY will remain accessible as long as the product is available for use.

How far back can I access my data?

Login issues can be caused by having the incorrect country or region selected in your smartphone settings.

Username or password are incorrect Dexcom CLARITY app?

For every release, a notification banner is posted at the top of the Dexcom CLARITY on the day of the release.

How do I know when Dexcom CLARITY has been updated?

In Dexcom CLARITY, use the Settings page to customize data display and sharing. Changes only apply to Dexcom CLARITY and do not change any settings on your Dexcom CGM system. 

How can I customize Dexcom CLARITY?

Please contact the Dexcom CARE team at 1-844-832-1810.

Who should I contact if I have questions regarding Dexcom CLARITY?

Daily statistics are calculated values for the individual day of the week over the date range selected. 

How are the Daily and Hourly Statistics calculated?

Yes, you can choose which glucose notifications you receive for each Sharer. 

Can I customize notification settings?

To see the last 24 hours of Sharer&#x27;s glucose readings all Follow version users can tap the 24 hour button on your Sharer&#x27;s page.

How can I see the last 24 hours of my Sharer&#x27;s glucose readings?

No, your smart device must have sound enabled to receive notification sounds.

Will I receive notification sounds if my device is muted or on vibrate?

Your Iphone settings can prevent the Dexcom Follow app from working. Learn more about the settings that can help your app to work as expected.

What are the recommended iPhone settings?

Followers can now have the Dexcom Follow app on their Apple Watch (watchOS 6 or later required).

How do I get Dexcom Follow readings on my Apple Watch?

If you&#x27;re changing your smart device, install the Dexcom Follow app on your new device. Your Sharer must remove you from their Followers, then invite you again.

How do I follow using my new smart device?

Yes, you get Follow notifications when the app is closed.

Will I receive notifications if the Follow app is closed?

Most iOS and Android platforms are compatible for Followers. To view the latest supported devices, visit http://www.dexcom.com/compatibility

What smart phones are compatible with the Follow app?

Follow these steps to allow notifications from Follow in your smart device settings.

What should I do if Follow says notifications are off?

To set up Dexcom Share, press the Share icon in the app and follow the on-screen instructions to start sharing your G6 glucose data with family, friends, and followers.

How to Share Dexcom G6 with Family, Friends, &amp; Followers?

The latest Follow release contains important updates to the app that improve user experience and enable Dexcom to better serve its customers.

Why was I asked to update my Dexcom Follow app?

See why you are not getting glucose notifications in your follow app. Use this guide to help.

Why am I not getting glucose notifications?

Dexcom G6 app users can also use the &#x27;Share&#x27; feature within the G6 app with to enable data sharing with up to 10 loved ones or caregivers.

How many Sharers can I follow?

Your Android phone settings can prevent the Dexcom Follow app from working. Learn more about the settings that can help your app to work as expected.

What are the recommended Android phone settings?

Many people wonder about fasting before an A1C test. In most cases, you won’t need to fast before taking the test...

Do you have to fast for the hemoglobin A1C test?

Type 1 diabetes (T1D), or diabetes mellitus, is an autoimmune disease where the insulin-producing cells of the body are destroyed by the immune system. Learn more.

What is type 1 diabetes (T1D) and how do I manage it?

Learn the differences between interstitial continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and traditional blood glucose monitoring (BGM) for diabetes management.

Interstitial CGM vs Blood Glucose Monitor (BGM)

You may have heard different words used for diabetes in some scenarios. Words like ‘mellitus’ and ‘insipidus’ can easily cause confusion...

What is the difference between diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus?

After eating, your body begins to break food down into usable energy. This comes in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats...

How long do blood sugar levels stay elevated after eating?

Bedtime often presents big challenges for people living with diabetes as it is difficult to monitor your blood glucose while you’re asleep...

What should blood sugar levels be at bedtime?

Intermittent fasting (IF) refers to the intentional restricting of mealtimes to improve health. Those who practice IF often eat only at certain times and refrain from eating for the rest of the day...

Is intermittent fasting safe if I have diabetes?

For those living with type 1 diabetes, diabetes mellitus occurs when the body does not make enough insulin to regulate glucose levels...

How does diabetes mellitus occur?

Dexcom CGM use is clinically proven to lower A1C, reduce hyper and hypoglycemia, and increase time in range through real-time glucose level monitoring.

Can Dexcom G6 lower my A1C?

Learn what the GMI metric is in Dexcom CLARITY and how it&#x27;s different from past metrics.

What is GMI?

Fasting blood glucose level refers to your blood sugar levels when you don&#x27;t have any food in your stomach for at least eight hours.

What is a fasting blood sugar or fasting glucose level?

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) System for diabetes management can be used by type 1 or type 2 patients, age 2 years and older on intensive insulin therapy.

Can Dexcom CGM be used to monitor type 2 diabetes?

Normal glucose levels for adults in Canada vary depending on the time of day, meals, and other factors. Find goal ranges for people with diabetes and non-diabetics.

What are normal blood glucose levels for adults with diabetes?

Blood sugar levels fluctuate often and it is not unusual to see highs and lows throughout the day. According to Diabetes Canada, your blood glucose levels target may be around 4.0 to 7.0 millimoles per litre (mmol/L) before a meal or if you are fasting...

What should blood sugar levels be in the morning?

Hypoglycemia is when glucose levels in the blood are lower than they should be, where as Hyperglycemia is when excess glucose is in the blood. Learn more.

What is the difference between hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia?

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) cannot be reversed, but in some cases, it can go into remission...

Can type 2 diabetes be reversed?

Read some of the early warning signs of type 1 diabetes to determine if you should seek a medical opinion from a licensed physician.

What are some early warning signs of diabetes?

For Manulife plan members living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes on fast-acting insulin and a prescription for Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)...

How do I access co-pay assistance as a Manulife Plan Member?

Dexcom Canada is partnering with Green Shield Canada (GSC) and The Health Depot digital pharmacy to provide GSC plan members with...

How do I access co-pay assistance and other Dexcom CGM support services as a Green Shield Plan Member?

For Desjardins plan members living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and a prescription for Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)...

How do I access co-pay assistance as a Desjardins Plan Member?

In Canada, you can purchase the Dexcom G6 CGM system directly through the online store, or through your local pharmacy. Learn more here.

Where to Buy Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor?

Contact your local pharmacy to ensure that they have Dexcom CGM supplies in stock. Your pharmacist will then prepare your order and contact you when it is ready.

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