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

[etscrivani at verizon.net]

Hi Paul,

I have always used Seeing A.I. to scan the sensor code from the bottom of
the sensor insertor device thing that stores the actual sensor for
injecting. I scan the 4 digit number by turning the device upside down so
that the peel-off paper is facing up. Then hold the Iphone over it and it
seems to pick up the code quickly.

As for the transmitter code, I have always needed sighted assistance with
reading of the 6 character code from the outside of the small transmitter
box. This code can consist of both letters and numbers and I think there is
a designation of "SN" that clearly lets people know it's the code you need.
I put in a call to IRA and get someone there to read it off to me and they
can read it aloud to you (I record it using my victor reader stream) or they
can email it to you. I don't know if this might vary for you in Australia in
the way the box and your insurance might dictate it needs to be done.

When it comes to entering the codes into the phone app I always do it
manually. That is to say I type the codes in which I think also eliminates
any need to calibrate the system.

As for inserting the sensor, after cleaning the area on your skin where you
want it, you'll peel off the two pieces of paper covering the adhesive on
the bottom of the auto injection device thing. There are two small paper
tabs right smack in the middle of it. (be sure you have scanned off that 4
digit sensor number prior to peeling off the paper since I think this makes
it easier) I handle these gently and peel them off slowly - they peel off in
opposite directions from each other.

Once the adhesive is exposed, gently turn the device right-side up and place
the thing down on your skin. Don't move the auto-injector around since this
action might unintentionally wrinkle up the adhesive. 

Up on the top of the auto-injector you will feel a little plastic flap that
is sticking up. Push it down to one side and it will break away (this was a
lock and by breaking it off it unlocks the device). 

Under where the lock was is a small round button type of area. When you push
down on that button it will inject the sensor and you can then gently lift
up and away the auto-injector. Sensor has been inserted!  

Hope this has helped.

Eileen

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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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