The Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System is designed to not impact your travel. View the video above and see the instruction below on how to travel with Dexcom G6 CGM.
The Dexcom G6 CGM System can be a great travel companion, taking some of the stress out of your diabetes management so you can focus on your journey. If your trip includes a commercial airline flight, you might have questions about going through airport security and Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) checkpoints with your wearable sensor, transmitter, and Dexcom receiver. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
You can also download our “Notice of Medical Device” letter and have it filled out by your healthcare provider, then present it at the airport to help explain your Dexcom CGM System.
Once you are on the plane, if you are using a smart device to get your Dexcom G6 glucose information, you’ll need to put your device in airplane mode, and then turn Bluetooth® on to connect to your transmitter. If you’re using a Dexcom receiver, simply keep it on and running as normal.
If you have more detailed technical questions, you can contact your airline in advance for their policies, and refer to the following specifications if necessary: The G6 is an M-PED (Medical-Portable Electronic Device), which meets the FAA RTCA/DO-160 edition G Section 20 Category T and Section 21, Category M. It can be used on aircraft according to the directions provided by the operator of the aircraft. This device can withstand exposure to common electrostatic discharge (ESD) and electromagnetic interference (EMI).