Let’s activate your Dexcom G6!

Follow these instructions to activate your Dexcom G6 and apply your sensor.
Download and install the Dexcom G6 app

1. Download and install the Dexcom G6 app

Download or search “Dexcom G6” within the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store with a compatible mobile device.*
Apple Store | Google Play Store
Create your Dexcom account

2. Create your Dexcom account

Once you’ve launched the app, it will ask you to set up your Dexcom account. Be sure to use the same email address you provided during registration on this website.
Apply your sensor

3. Apply your sensor

Follow the in-box instructions in the app to apply your sensor for the first time. You can also watch a short training video, which covers first-time setup, the Dexcom G6 app and how to use common features.

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*Compatible device required for Dexcom G6 app. For a list of compatible devices, visit www.Dexcom.com/compatibility.
WARNING: Failure to use the Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) and its components according to the instructions for use and all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from G6 do not match your symptoms or expectations, use a fingerstick blood glucose value from your blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical attention when appropriate. Please review the product instructions before using the G6. Indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, cautions, and other important user information can be found on the Dexcom website and in the product instructions that are included with, or accompany, the G6. Discuss with your healthcare professional how you should use the information displayed on the G6 to help manage your diabetes. The product instructions contain important information on troubleshooting the G6 and on the performance characteristics of the system.
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