This means you can shower, swim, or go to the gym with confidence while you're wearing a Dexcom G6 or a FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor. If you're using a smartphone or other device in conjunction with your CGM, most phones are water-resistant, but submerging them is not recommended.
Can you wear Dexcom G6 on ARM?
Dexcom G6 sensors may be inserted on the abdomen, the back of the upper arm (indicated for patients age 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years). Sensor placement is important and you will want to change your insertion site with each sensor.Sep 8, 2021
What is the 20 rule for Dexcom G6?
If you'd like, you can calculate the 20 rule on your own. The Dexcom G6 reading must be within: 20% of the meter value when the meter value is 80 mg/dL or higher. 20 mg/dL of the meter value when the meter value is under 80 mg/dL.Sep 10, 2020
Can you wear a CGM in a hot tub?
We do not recommend wearing your CGM in a hot tub or jacuzzi. While the sensor and transmitter are safe to be worn in a hot tub, the adhesive may weaken.Jun 10, 2016
Can I take a bath with the Dexcom sensor?
Dexcom notes that sensors are totally safe in water for up to 15 minutes (Others say it's more like 30, so I think they say 15 just to be safe). Keep in mind that if your Dexcom is fully submerged (i.e pool, bathtub) you will not get readings on the receiver because the water disrupts the signal transmission.
Can you sleep on your stomach with Dexcom G6?
Dexcom G6 sensors may be inserted on the abdomen (indicated for patients age 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years).Mar 25, 2021
Can Dexcom G6 be worn on ARM?
Dexcom G6 sensors may be inserted on the abdomen, the back of the upper arm (indicated for patients age 2 years and older) or the upper buttocks (ages 2-17 years). Sensor placement is important and you will want to change your insertion site with each sensor.Sep 8, 2021
Can you take a bath with the Dexcom G6?
This means you can shower, swim, or go to the gym with confidence while you're wearing a Dexcom G6 or a FreeStyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor. If you're using a smartphone or other device in conjunction with your CGM, most phones are water-resistant, but submerging them is not recommended.