[Diabetes-Talk] Changing from the Dexcom G5 to the G6. Some questions...

[jamielgurganus at gmail.com]

Hi Paul!  You are going to love the G6.  For the transmitter code, I used to
have someone read it to me, and I would make a braille card for it.  I have
found recently that I can easily use my iPhone and get it to find the code
on the box.  As for the sensor code, I use the Seeing AI app to read the
code before taking the sensor out of the packaging.  It is located on the
elongated, flat rectangular part of the package.  It takes good lighting and
patience, but that is the best way to access the code.  I then enter it
manually in my phone.

The safety piece is pretty obvious on top of the applicator and is just
wiggled back and forth until it snaps off.  Under the piece is the button to
push to inject the sensor.  It makes a loud click, and then you just lift it
straight off of your skin.  Snap the transmitter in to place and tap the
"Start sensor" button on your phone.  

You can't have two Dexcom apps  working at the same time, so you have to
delete the G5 before installing the G6.  It really is a very simple process
once you do it for the first time.  

				Jamie

  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Paul
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Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2022 10:31 PM
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Cc: Paul Magill <magills at bigpond.com>
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Changing from the Dexcom G5 to the G6. Some
questions...


Hi all,

I've been using the G5 for about 2 years now, and the G6 has only just been
approved for our subsidy system.

I'm hoping someone can please help with the changeover, which I need to do
when my next G5 sensor expires.

I've been reading the Dexcom .PDF instructions about the G6, which is
difficult with JAWS, and need to clarify some issues I have.

When it talks about entering the sensor and transmitter codes, I found it
unclear whether those codes are available as  bar codes that can be scanned
with my iPhone?

If not, what do people use to obtain those codes?

The instructions say that after attaching the sensor to the skin, to break
away the safety cover.  How do I tell which part I should be trying to break
off, and how is that best done?

Once the safety cover is off, is it obvious which is the button to press for
the insertion.

Can I download the G6 app, and get used to it while I'm still using the G5?

With much appreciation for any assistance, Paul in Australia.




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