Problems At The Sensor Application Site; Problems Starting Your Sensor Or Receiving; Sensor Readings - Freestyle Libre User Manual

Problems at the Sensor Application Site

Problem What It May Mean
The Sensor is The site is not free
not sticking of dirt, oil, hair, or
to your skin . sweat .
Skin irritation Seams or other
at the Sensor constrictive clothing
application or accessories
site . causing friction at
the site .
You may be sensitive
to the adhesive
material .
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What To Do
1 . Remove the Sensor .
2 . Consider shaving and/or
cleaning the site with soap
and water .
3 . Follow the instructions in
Applying and Starting Your
Sensor sections .
Ensure that nothing rubs on the
site .
If the irritation is where the
adhesive touches skin, contact
your health care professional to
identify the best solution .
Problems Starting Your Sensor or Receiving Sensor
Readings
Display What It May Mean
New Sensor Sensor is not ready
Starting Up to read glucose .
Scan The Reader is not
Timeout held close enough
to the Sensor .
Sensor The Sensor life has
Ended ended .
What To Do
Wait until the 12 hour Sensor
start-up period has completed .
Hold the Reader within
1 .5 inches (4 cm) of the Sensor .
Bring the screen of the Reader
close to the Sensor .
Apply and start a new Sensor .
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