How to Change Your Dexcom G6 CGM - Easy to follow guide
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- In this video, I’ll show you how easy it is to Change Your Dexcom G6 CGM.
I’ll walk you through everything from taking the old sensor off, taking the transmitter out of the sensor casing, inserting a new sensor, and starting it in the app or on your receiver.
So no worries, whether you’ve done it before or need a refresher this is your guide to changing your Dexcom G6 CGM.
00:00 Introduction
1:12 Removing your expired Dexcom G6 sensor
2:40 How to remove the Dexcom G6 transmitter from an expired sensor
4:07 How to start a new Dexcom G6 sensor in the Dexcom app or receiver
5:21 Inserting a new Dexcom G6 sensor
6:51 Inserting the Dexcom G6 transmitter
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My endocrinologist did not explain the Dexcom G6 nor did her assistant. They had me freaking out causing a panic attack my anxiety was through the roof. Now I can reconsider putting this on me thanks to your video.
I’m so sorry to hear you didn’t get the support you needed. Happy to help
I went to a PCP for an endocrinologist and the first thing she told me without doing a discovery was I could calculate and watch when I eat pizza. She did not check exercise habits, food intake, mental state, personal food struggles, or what foods I feel like I can live or live without. Also, right away she told me that I could split my Lantus in 2 doses. That stupid visit cost me with insurance $180. And the only reason I needed it was to get a prescription for insulin. Why are they not versed in Holistic nutrition or anything dietary? Who needs a doctor like that. What has happened to the American health system? In Mexico, that visit would have cost $50 with no insurance. Also, I can buy insulin over the counter without a prescription at a third of the cost. Food and exercise are the 2 most important things for diabetics to master. Water intake included.
Dexcom tech is a living nitemare want free style doesn't go with omni pod could jump😅
This was the best explanation I’ve seen on getting started with the Dexcom. I had no prior experience and no training. Perfect amount of detail. Thanks!!
Glad it helped!
I don't believe I've heard a truer statement KJ!!! I was in the same position that you were in! LOL!
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Great 😂❤
Same it was very helpful💕
Your video was more helpful than the official site. Thank you
Awesome! Wish I had found your video 3 months ago. My diabetes education didn't show me anything. I threw away the transmitter because I didn't know it should last 3 moths. The insurance company was so generous they wouldn't give me a replacement. I offered to pay out of pocket, and they still wouldn't do it. Thanks for an awesome video and showing how to do it and why.
I have a son with a developmental disability and your video gives me peace of mind everytime I place a new dexcom sensor thank you 😊8:23
I just got my Dexcom G6 kit and I am COMPLETELY lost! Thank you for this video that I can watch repeatedly to figure it out.
Great to hear!
I just started this 10 days ago getting ready to change to my second one so I really appreciate your video walking us through this experience.
Great lesson, and unlike others you don't cut away right when you come to the essential thing requiring a clear picture of the process. Keep up the great work.
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Yes, exactly this! The other tutorial videos breeze right past the details needing a bit more explanation and visual.
I'm learning about this because I'm the caregiver for my husband and I will be changing his sensor in a day 😊
Ty im 13 and diabetic my mom taught me how to change it but i wanted to double check that i was doing everything ok. So ty very much
Thank you thank you thank you 🙏🏼 I was sitting here not knowing what the heck to do hahah 😅
Glad it helped you
Great video. Thank you. This is my first time using the Dexcom g6 and you're video was very helpful. I was totally lost before seeing your video.
Your videos have made it where I could actually change my sensor, not to mention put it on the first time! I cannot tell you how grateful I am! My story is long, but the short of it is my sugars have been very high (sometimes over 600) partially because I was having trouble remembering to take my insulin! Goes with having such high sugars. I never knew that high sugars could effect your memory! So they have decided to put me on an insulin pump, but wanted to get me used to using the Dexcom G6 first. Your videos are so well done. Your short, concise, and to the point and that combined with actually being able to watch and see what your doing, well it makes it about impossible to screw it up! Thank you SO much! Using the Dexcom reminds me to take my insulin and my sugars have come back down within normal range for the most part. But we're still going to use the pump. I have 45 prescriptions and it's a little overwhelming to manage it all, so we're trying to simplify things as much as possible! You my dear are a gem to this 61 year old newby!
Thank you for the kind note. I'm so glad the videos are helpful and that they made using your Dexcom easier. Hopefully, a pump and CGM combination will be what you need to simplify things further
Straight to the point and incredibly helpful- thank you!! I just put my first one on not too long ago, and I change mine friday. I had yet to look into changing it lol!
Thank you..this was my first time changing my sensor. I had watched many videos and yours was the easiest to follow. Thanks again!!
Thank you so much for the demonstration; I was just diagnosed with diabetes. Received my D6 device still learning the how to’s .But because of your video walkthrough (explanation, and application) made it so much easier for me to put it on myself. No anxiety 😊 Thank you once again
I’m so glad it was helpful
Havent even started with it as am nervous but your videos are just so good and helpful. Now I'm ready!!! Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear that. Thank you
I enjoyed your easy, straightforward explanation. You made it look easy and painless.
Thanks
Very clear instructions. I received my first Dexcom G6 today and I appreciate your videos very much.
Great, I’m glad it was helpful. Thanks
Your pace and clarity works for me !
I am new to this, and you explained so clearly that I feel more comfortable doing it. Thank you so much. God bless you 🙏 ❤️
Today was my first G6 sensor switch & it went flawlessly. Really appreciate the step-by-step. Thanks! 😊
I was so worried because I did not understand but now that I watch your video I really thank you for doing this because it helps me more and I’m learning and this is like going to be my first time changing my Dexcom sensor and I thank you very much you have a good day
Glad it helped!
I am changing daughter dex tomorrow for the first time and this video was SO helpful. I feel more confident doing it🙏🏼
I’m so happy to hear that. You’ll do great 🙂
Thank you so much! just changed my sensor for the 1st time while watching your video! diagnosed with T1D this past January at 62 and it's been a terrifying and thoroughly exhaustive journey. I've been using the FS Libre but now my insurance insisted on the Dexcom. I had been used to pinching the fatty tissue when applying the FS so I had done the same thing when inserting the Dexcom and it was very painful so was kind of terrified to have to change it, but watching your video helped. I didn't pinch and the sensor was applied painlessly! Thank you so much!
I’m so glad it was a painless process! And I know how stressful it can be to switch devices/meds so I’m happy it went well
I am using libre 2 system , i recently had a incident with my condition, i was found unconscious on the kitchen floor. Vital signs not compatible with life b/p.pulse basically compressions were started: intubated and on ventilator. Body temp only registered 87. GCS 3 no response to pain.touch, movement. My son was called in california and told that they didnt believe
That I would make it through then told my son my vital size for not compatible with life and my blood sugar was 23 when I was found That I would make it through then told my son my vital size for not compatible with life and my blood sugar was 23 when I was found I woke up at about 3:35 and text my son right away to tell him that I was very happy about that but now I need to find out adorable medical equipment company in my area that will send me The unit with the sensor and the reader Using my insurance Using my insurance Thank you if you can give me any information I would appreciate it
@@janpharr3170 Wow! You've really been through the ringer! I'm hoping you're doing okay now! I used the Libre as well and it was HORRIBLE! when I compared the number it gave me to what I got on the finger sticks, it was like, HOW IN THE WORLD was I supposed to figure out how much insulin to give myself! My fingerstick might say 132, but my Libre might tell me 239, or something stupid like that. I just felt like there was NO WAY I could safely use the Libre on its own! I took it to the doctor I see and told her to either give it to someone else that couldn't afford one or to use it to train other patients how to use it. She of course was aware of the problems I was having using it. So yours may have well told you to give yourself way to much insulin just like mine did. Had I not been checking against the finger sticks, I don't even want to think what would have happened had I just followed the Libre! I live completely alone! I go DAYS without seeing other people sometimes. I'd have been long since dead by the time some one would have found me! So glad your doing okay!
Thank you very much for your video! My husband and I were able to help my father with his Dexcom.
I so appreciated the straightforward instructions!
So glad to hear that it was helpful
Thank you! I have to change my sensor for the first time tomorrow and I am a bit apprehensive. This was very helpful!
Glad it helped!
Thank you for the clear and simple way you presented this whole procedure it was just what a person New to this whole thing needed.
You're very welcome!
Thank for this I was feeling overwhelmed this my first time using a CGM. You have removed the anxiety.
Thank you for watching. I’m glad it was helpful
Thank you! Need to change our 4 year olds Dexcom for the first time tomorrow, your video helped take the fear out of getting it done!!
Very helpful. Thanks for all the information!
Perfecto! This was the first time I put one in ......
Thanks for the simplicity and clarity.
Glad it helped!
Fantastic! My adult son also has a Dexcom but I have not applied it. Helping a friend apply hers and this was a great tutorial. Def more content from you. God bless !Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Great, I’m so happy to hear that
Much better then the other videos online. Well done
Thank you so much
Thank you very much I just started 9 days ago got my alert for tomorrow to change sensor. I'm so glad I found your channel.
Glad I could help
thanks for this video, I've just changed over from Libre 2, this will be my first change solo so I was nervous but you've helped me get over that, phew. Much love to you
Thanks for the video. I had my first insertion this past Tuesday so this was helpful as a tool for changing it in the next few days so thank you
Glad it was helpful!
First of all, I want to say thank you so very much for taking the time out of your busy day to show us how to use this how to clean it what to listen or what to look for what not to touch I haven’t received mine yet because they didn’t have it at the pharmacy so they ordered it so I’m waiting. I’m new to this and I’m scared to death Thought I was doing everything right to where I would never have to do anything like this but life has a way of taking a turn so again I just wanna say thank you so very much may God bless you and your health get better🙏🏾
You’re welcome. I’m glad it was helpful
Just started on Dexcom July 1st so I'm on my 3rd sensor and your videos have helped me so much. I was a bit nervous at first but I have been able to manage my type 2 so much better. Thanks so much for what you do!
That’s amazing. So happy to hear that
Just received my box today will be setting it on the weekend thank you for ur video it was very helpful will watch it again I’m sure at least 2 more times lol
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 😁 I need to check & see if T2 Diabetics should need this, but I appreciate you showing how easy it is. Very clear instructions 👌 ❤️
I know plenty of people living with type 2 who benefits from having a CGM. But it will depend on your insurance if they’ll cover it. Best of luck
I loved ur vid and how u explained everything so easily down to the smallest detail! I wish u did vids on DIY home improvement and car repair! 👍
I know nothing about cars, so a video like that might not be that helpful 😆 Home improvements though….
Very thoroughly and understandably explained for me! Thank you so much for this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Ty I agree you make this a lot less scarier for new users❤️💕
Thank you so much great instructions ❤. Easy straight to the point
as a first time dexcom user and my first time switching out my g6 after 10 day, this video was so imformative and helpful. i had no issues. the only thing i had to do was find where about stopping my sensor then entering the code. now on my 2 hour warm up!
Glad it helped!
Thank you so much for that demonstration. Very very good. You made it so easy to understand. Thank you for sharing.
AWESSOME video!!!
switching from libre 7 to Decom G6 for Tandemo. Your video made this so easy to see.
Thanks!
Glad it helped!
One of the best and most useful instructional videos about replacing Dexcom G6 sensor! 🙏👏👏👏
Wow, thanks!
thanks! i knew there was a way to change the sensor and get that transmitter out without a sharp tool. I appreciate your tutorials!
Glad it helped
Thank you for this video. My health care provider prescribed this for me.
Thank you for your help! You make it less scary for beginners.
Happy to help!
Thank you! The details really help
Oh my goodness I just received my G6 I'm Supposed get it put on tomorrow. today just received my insulin as well it's all so overwhelming. Your video was a huge help thank you so much 🙏🏾
You can do this 🙂 Glad the video was helpful. This video covers how to inject insulin ua-cam.com/video/twx1eXNpZKI/v-deo.html
I like the demo you gave it was really helpful!
Thank you so much I was so scared I'd mess it up but I got it now ty ty ty
Very helpful for the first time user. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Diabetic since 1997, insulin since 2005, scared to death of new technology, but you made me feel less anxious and I thank you for this. Now I have to learn the Omni pod 5 too😮
I’m glad it helped. And we were diagnosed the same year 🙂
I love your video! You are so though. I’m new with DexCom and your video is very helpful. One of the directions says to clean the transmitter with an alcohol wipe. I only did the top and not the bottom where the metal discs. I didn’t want to mess it up. So any ways thank you so much! I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to learning more from your videos.
Thank you, and I’m so glad it’s helpful. I clean the whole transmitter (both sides) with water and soap and sometimes (actually did this today) I wipe it down with an alcohol swap
When you check your blood sometimes with a meter, does the tslim remain fairly accurate, changing from 640g to tslim this month? Any advice
Thank you. You just helped me do it for the first time. Means a lot. 😊
Thank you for this amazing explanation!
This so helpful. Thanks so much.
Love the way you do this
Thanks
This is the BEST video so far. Thank You ❤
Wow, thank you!
I am a new user and your videos have helped me so much!! Thank you!
I'm so glad. Happy to help!
Great tutorial!!
Very straightforward thank you, I will follow you love how easy u made this I was worried and now I'm not, thank you
I hope I get this system in a few months. Good video
Thank you for such a good explanation,it is very useful for me as I have just started using a device.Thanks a lot
Thank you so much. I did my first change and you were so helpful.
Very comprehensive, thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
Was a very good way to help me go learn how to use my Dexcom
Thk u fa sharing. ..never. Knew about dis till now
Welcome 😊
Very well put together video. Thanks!
Much appreciated!
showed me what I wanted to know thank you
Thanks so much for taking your time and this good explanation.
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much. Very helpful.
Thank you. I’ll get mine soon as CVS can get it.
Extremely helpful - Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Hi. Thank uou for explaining everything very well. You didn't go too fast n I understood everything you stated.
Glad it was helpful!
Love your idea
Thanx... easy to understand
Very helpful 👍👌Thank you so much❤❤❤
Thank you so much!❤
Excellent demonstration👍, and very much appreciated☺️
Glad it was helpful!
Fantastic. Very nice explanatory video
this is really helpful 👏 and i didnt know about the adhesive remover, so many thanks 🌹🌹
You’re welcome 😊
Just got mine and I actually really enjoy knowing whats going on in real time
That's great
Thank you very much for the tutorial on removing the sensor and the transmitter. I recently got a Dexcom and though I was shown how to put on the sensor I wasn't sure how to remove it.
Glad it helped
Thank you. Great job
Awesome thanks again!!❤️
You are so welcome!
Very informative video thankyou ❤
Thank you so much for this information I really appreciate it!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 😊 very detailed explanation 👍🏾
You’re welcome 😊
I am interested in the Dexcom 6 as well as the Omnipod 5. Your video was very helpf.
Thank you. I'm considering giving an overview/comparison of Omnipod 5, Tandem, and Medtronic. Thinking that might be helpful
That was a,great presentation, it was plain and simple and to the point.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you! This was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
❤You made this so very easy Thank You😊
You’re welcome 😊
Glad I found her videos. they are ver useful to me, much better than any others I have watched including DEXCOM. THANK YOU.
Thank you 😊
Thank you so much keep up the good work you're an excellent teacher
You're very welcome!
Hello, Thank you so much! It was helpful! I appreciate all your videos! Laura
Thank you so much your videos help me allot