How do I end my sensor session early for Dexcom G6?

App Users

  1. Open the Dexcom app.
  2. Go to settings.
  3. Click stop sensor.
  4. Remove the old sensor from your body.
  5. Start a new sensor following the instructions in the app.
  6. You will need your new sensor code (found on the sensor packaging label).

Receiver users

  1. Turn on the receiver screen.
  2. Go to menu.
  3. Click on sensor.
  4. Click stop sensor.
  5. Remove old sensor from body.
  6. Start a new sensor following instructions in the receiver.
  7. You will need your new sensor code (found on the sensor packaging label).

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