© The ISCHIA study group, 2019 (Ver. 0.7)
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Before insertion of a sensor, clean the site with an ethanol wipe, and dry it sufficiently.
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When undergoing X-ray, MRI, or CT examinations, remove the current sensor and
attach a new one after the examination.
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If the sensor site becomes red, painful, or swollen, contact your doctor.
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Be careful not to remove the sensor when you bathe or wipe yourself with a towel.
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If the sensor comes off or becomes unstable on the skin within 14 days, remove the
sensor immediately and put a new one on.
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If you notice obvious bleeding after inserting the sensor, remove the sensor and attach
a new one.
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The sensor automatically stops functioning after 14 days. Read the user guide or
the
package insert to learn how to remove and replace the sensor.
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The sensor can be used at temperatures between 10 and 45 °C. Although you can take
a bath with the sensor still on, you should be careful not to hook or pull the sensor while
washing or wiping yourself. Do not immerse your sensor for 30 minutes or longer in
water. (Please refer to "FreeStyle Libre user guide")
[Interpreting the sensor glucose levels]
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The glucose levels displayed on FreeStyle Libre reader are based on the glucose
concentration of the subcutaneous interstitial fluid, not on the actual glucose
