Your self-start journey with Dexcom G6
Dexcom is here to support you along your way to better diabetes management with our self-guided training program. Discover education resources, training videos, and FAQs that will help you get the most out of your Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System.
Step 1: Ready to get started
Setting up with a compatible smartphone*
Download the Dexcom G6 app from the App Store or Google Play store to your compatible smart device.* Follow the onscreen instructions, including watching the in-app training videos in full.
Watch the video to learn how to set up an account and get started with Dexcom G6.
How to insert the sensor and attach your transmitter
This video will show you how to insert your Dexcom G6 sensor using your applicator and attach your transmitter.
Have you successfully set up your Dexcom G6?
Basics for your first sensor session
Now that your first sensor session is set up, get to know what you can do with your Dexcom G6.
Alerts and trends
Understand how to read your glucose trends and what alerts are available to you.
Making treatment decisions
Learn about how your Dexcom G6 can help to make better diabetes treatment decisions.
Reuse your transmitter
Your transmitter lasts up to 3 months. Be sure to reuse it for multiple sensor sessions. Your Dexcom G6 app tells you when your transmitter will need to be replaced, starting 3 weeks before.
All set for your first sensor!
Your Dexcom G6 sensor lasts up to 10 days. Next, we will show you how to replace your sensor and how your system can guide your treatment decisions.