Dexcom G6 Sensor Insertion

DISCLOSURE: I am very grateful to be a Dexcom Warrior, and as such they provide me with the CGM without charge. I am not paid to talk about Dexcom, and my opinions - as ever - are mine, allllll mine.

So today I talk through inserting the Dexcom G6 CGM! As usual it goes without saying that I'm definitely not a healthcare professional, so please do seek advice from your diabetes care team or the Dexcom team if you're unsure about sensor insertion.

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[jackeast]

I was trying to find out how to help my wife and watched your video. Thank you for such a clear explanation. Even as old as I am, I understood it perfectly. Thank you. Jack East

[contractorwolf]

Thank you for this, I am moving from the G4 to the G6 today and knew that I would no longer need to do the calibration finger pricks but when you reiterated it I surprisingly felt pretty emotional about it (diabetic for 34 years). Thanks for the reassuring video on setup and thanks @dexcom for an amazing sensor!

[deniselovelace]

I have been using the Dexcom 6 for a little while after doing sugars for 50 years and testing 8 times per day, sometimes more. It definitely is a blessing to be able to have this to use. Who would have ever thought !!! So much like the video it is a blessing in disguise. Even though I have an A1C of 6.9, which is quite an accomplishment for a Type 1 Diabetic, now my doctor is wanting me to do an Omnipod Dash to make me even more stable then depending on my seriousness of my disease! I just completed my insertion of the 2nd set of 3 days, but like the video was saying it is a large apparatus in size that it makes me feel like a freak because I do not wear sloppy clothes and it is much easier to see something there unlike the Dexcom G6. The Dexcom G6 blends in quite well with what I wear and is very comfortable! I do have a 30 day trial on the Omnipod Dash so I'll see what happens closer to then on whether I want to continue it or not. I will admit it has been keeping me from having low and high blood sugars better. It is an important disease of life and death and if you value yours the new stuff that they have came out wouldn't be recommended if it wasn't worth the try. I just have to get past the point of not wanting anyone to ask questions if they notice that there is something sticking out on me and start asking questions! With the Omnipod so far, I do pull out my shirt from being tucked in so precisely so that it also covers up the love handle that I can't seem to make go away!! Have a great day! All I can say is TRY IT! YOU MORE THEN LIKELY WILL LIKE IT!!
I found this video because I was trying to make sure it the Dexcom G6 made a difference in Blood Sugar numbers if it was put on vertical vs horizontal. Not for sure that I have really found the answer on that completely. THANKS FOR SHARING THOUGH!! You're a really good and confident instructor!!

[jonswapp]

We found your video very encouraging. Our 13 year old son presented with type I last year, after a ride in the life-flight helicopter and many sleepless nights (another sensor that helped us sleep better) and finally ending up with an amazing pump and newly installed programing that helps keep his blood sugar in normal ranges (interacting with the dexcom g6) we have discovered a new problem called "dexrash". He can't even wear his sensor for a couple of days before he has a rash that can only be compared to a serious burn. Right now we are considering going back to waking up in the middle of the night to check and checking with finger pokes throughout the day to keep his blood glucose in check. We have had to buy extra sensors because we have either had to remove them because of the buildup of moisture and burn/rash or he is inadvertantly removing them in the night because he is itching while he is sleeping. This is proving to be very exensive. After some research on the internet (and because our boy's mom is a certified wound care nurse) we have tried: Skin barrier, tegaderm dressings underneath, and flonase. Some of these things seem to help but he is still having trouble with the "glue" it just doesn't like his skin. Our son weighs about 93 lbs and he doesn't have a lot of fat and a lot of places to put the sensor on his body. Any ideas? (incidentally, the glue on the pump unit doesn't seem to affect him at all?)

[martinmiller]

Thank you! Our son was diagnosed two days ago and this is all very new to us. Although our son is 18, he has Down syndrome. We watched your video and you really made him comfortable with what we were going to do.

[Hussein-polm]

Thank you my daughter is type one and now they tell us about dexcom g6 you explain very good

[htw]

I just got this going 10 days ago, after 15 years of sticking & flexpens. My first sensor hurt a LOT lol, I was told that was bad luck. I was looking for video of people's recommendations/methods before changing sensor now, and came across this. Thanks for the video, very useful!

[michaelmattera]

Thank you so much for making this video in plain English so it much easier, I am going from Freestyle to Dexcom and this has helped me a lot

[davidmoltrup]

I have followed along with this video.. hitting the button on 3 every single time, for probably 10 or 11 sensors now! I’m so glad the Dexcom sensors don’t hurt. The Medtronic ones used to bring me to my knees!

[ObeyJesusOurLord]

Greetings from northern Michigan, USA. Thank you for doing the video! Really helped to alleviate my anxiety about getting a CGM!

[hagiospneuma]

My son just got the G6 after years of frustration with the G5 (false readings, like 200 points off type readings). You video was a HUGE help. Appreciate your channel and all the content I just found on it. I am a new subscriber!! THANKS AGAIN!

[rauhauscollecting]

I’m about to put this on my 9 year old son and this video helped for sure. Thank you! I was nervous, but this seems like a no brainer move in managing T1d especially for kids who hate finger sticks.

[jenniferwillard]

Greetings from the USA. Thank you for your demonstration. Very helpful to me as a 1st time user and aged 71 yrs old. Hated finger sticks. And you are soooo right. Didn't feel the sensor needle at all. Looking forward to this new G6, so is my doctor. I never kept very good records for him. You look very trim and have many options to where you can put it. I am very obese and hope the sensor works on the fatty areas for which I have aplenty.

[fraserjackson]

Thank you, Jen. Your video is very helpful in getting used to the G6 kit.

[heathmorley]

Hey, Thanks Jen. I am a freestyle Libre (and Miao Miao) user. Had a G4 back in the day but making the switch to G6 in the next month and wanted to refresh my memory. It sure does look loads better that the G4 and G5 applicator and insertion of the sensor.
Enjoyed the video and your presentation was great and friendly, I felt like I was right there!

[samruez]

my nerves are so much more sensitive than anyone my doctor has ever seen. I did feel a twinge of pain although it did not last long. ty great video

[pcn]

Thanks for the video. I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. I’ll be getting a Dexcom G6. I struggle with needles and finger pricks!

[ReginaBluford]

I just found out am a type 2 diabetic. Am from Milwaukee Wisconsin thank you ❤

[KJVFilms]

Thank you for putting this informant video out. I am about to get a CGM and was worried about how it all works, you made it feel/sound much easier and painless

[soulerflare]

Make sure you calibrate them after inserting . They are usually way off to begin with but great once calibrated .