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5.5.1 Check the sterile package of the sensor. Do not use the sensor if its sterile package has been damaged or
opened.
5.5.2 Check the sensor package for expiration date before opening. Do not use if expired.
5.5.3 Choose either the abdomen or arm as the sensor site (Figure 6):
1) Avoid part of skin that has scars, wounds, redness, swelling or infection.
2) Place the sensor not less than 5cm from your insulin pump infusion set or injection site.
3) When choosing abdomen, the sensor should be at least 5 cm from the belly button.
4) Avoid strong muscular movement parts.
5) Avoid parts that are likely to be bumped, pushed or laid on while sleeping.
6) Avoid sites where sensor can be rubbed, for example, by your belt.
5.5.4 First, clean and disinfect the insertion site with alcohol pads or by other proper means.
Figure 9 Sensor Sites
5.6 Insert the sensor and separate the applicator.
5.6.1
Open the sterile package, take out the sensor, pull off the adhesive’s backing (Figure 10)
