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c. With the other hand, pull the
transmitter latch up and forward,
over the transmitter, to snap
it into place. The transmitter
should lie flat in the sensor pod.
• Make sure you hear 2 clicks
when you snap the transmitter
in place. If it is not fully
snapped in, this may lead to a poor connection and let fluids to
get under the transmitter. This can lead to inaccurate sensor
glucose readings or missed sensor glucose readings as shown as
.
d. Release the pinch on the adhesive edge at this time.
e. Make sure the transmitter is secure by sliding the fingers under
each long side of the sensor pod and pressing down on the
transmitter with the thumb of the same hand, like you are pinching
it.
4. Hold the sides of the sensor pod with one
hand. Remove the transmitter latch with the
other hand by quickly twisting off the latch away
from the body.
5. Do not remove the transmitter from the sensor pod while the
pod is attached to the skin.
6.7 STARTING A SENSOR SESSION
Follow the steps below to tell the receiver that you inserted a new
sensor.
1. Press the
SELECT button to turn on the receiver.
Side view of transmitter in
sensor pod
Transmitter latch
Transmitter installed
Twist transmitter latch
up or down