When changing a sensor, follow the prompts shown on your display device in order. Insert your sensor or transmitter when you are prompted to do so on your display device.
Ending Your Sensor Session
How to end a sensor session early:
How to end a sensor session:
How to remove a sensor:
When you remove your Dexcom G6 sensor, your transmitter will also come off. Remember that your transmitter is reusable; don’t throw it away until its battery has died. One transmitter has a battery life of 90 days, so you can use the same transmitter over a number of sensor sessions. You will receive notifications as the transmitter nears the end of its battery life.
Follow these steps to remove a sensor:
Step 1: Pull sensor patch off like a Band-Aid. The transmitter, holder, and sensor all come off with the patch.
Step 2: Don't remove the transmitter from the holder until you’ve peeled the patch off of your skin. Grasp the wide, rounded edge of the holder. Bend holder edge down to break it and release the transmitter.
Step 3: Pull transmitter straight out.
Step 4: Keep transmitter to use with next sensor.
Step 5: Throw away patch, with the holder and sensor attached, following your local guidelines for disposal of blood-contacting components.
Finished!
Start a New Dexcom G6 Sensor Session
Click here to view the Dexcom G6 User Guide for full instructions and information on how to change your Dexcom G6 sensor and start a new session.
*To view a list of compatible smart devices, visit dexcom.com/compatibility
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