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Inserting a sensor and s
tarting a session
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Right side
Front
Left side
It is best to avoid choosing a site in the following
areas:
• On your midline (the vertical line through your navel).
• In areas that become creased or folded when you move
(such as along the waistline).
• In areas that are heavily scarred.
• In areas that have a rash or other skin irritation.
• In areas where clothing, belts, or seat belts may rub
and irritate.
CAUTION
•
Check the expiration date on the sensor assembly pou-
ch. If the sensor has expired, do not use it. Using an expi-
red sensor may result in inaccurate glucose readings.
•
Follow the sensor insertion instructions carefully. Fai-
lure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the
sensor.
•
There are several moving parts on the bottom of the
sensor insertion tool. These may pinch your fingers if you
do not follow the instruction for preparing and using the
sensor insertion tool.
4.2
Choose a sensor insertion site
Before you insert the sensor, take a moment to consider
where the best insertion site may be.
Choose a sensor insertion site on your abdomen or
lower side that:
•
Is easy to reach also out of the way of tight clothing
and belts.
•
Is at least 4 cm (1.5 inches) from an insulin injection
site or insulin pump, measured from the edge of the
adhesive patch.
•
Is smooth. If needed, shave the area to allow the adhe-
sive patch to stick to the skin.
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Inserting a sensor
and starting a session
4.1
Prepare for sensor insertion
To start a CGM session, you must insert a sensor. The
insertion process should be done in a clean, dry place.
Wash and dry your hands before beginning.
To prepare for sensor insertion, gather the following parts:
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Sensor insertion tool
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Sealed sensor assembly pouch
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Fully charged and paired transmitter (see
SECTION 8.4
for details about charging the transmitter and
SECTION
3.3
for details about pairing the transmitter)
•
SKIN-PREP™ wipes (optional)
•
Overpatch (optional)
•
GlucoMen Day app (see
SECTION 3.1
for instructions to
download the app)
