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ANIMAS® VIBE™ SYSTEM
C H AP TE R 3 - i N S ER T IN G T H E SE N SO R AN D T RA N SM ITT E R
2.
Choose an insertion site
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CAUTION:
• MAKE SURE to rotate your Sensor insertion sites to allow your skin time to heal.
• AVOID Sensor insertion areas that are likely to be bumped, pushed or compressed, or areas of
skin with scarring, tattoos, or irritation. These are not ideal sites to measure glucose.
• AVOID injecting insulin or placing an insulin pump infusion set within 3 inches
(7.62 centimeters) of the Sensor. Insulin delivery within 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) of the
Sensor can cause inaccurate Sensor glucose readings.
Choose a site on your belly to place the Sensor. You can choose a site above or below your belt line.
The best areas to insert your Sensor are usually flat, "pinchable," and free from where rubbing can
occur, such as along the waistband and seat belt strap.
• Choose an area that is at least 3 inches (7.62 centimeters) from where you plan to inject insulin or
from where your pump infusion site is located.
• Avoid using the same spot repeatedly for Sensor insertion. Never use the same site for two Sensor
sessions in a row.
• You may need to shave the area where you plan to put the Sensor so that the adhesive patch sticks
securely.
• Make sure there are no lotions, perfumes or medications on the skin where you place the Sensor.
Clean and dry the skin area before placing the Sensor.
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CAUTION: DO NOT apply a Sensor until the cleaned area is dry so that it will stick better.
Clean the skin at the Sensor insertion site with a topical antimicrobial solution, such as
isopropyl alcohol, before inserting the Sensor. This can help prevent infection.
3. Place the Sensor
a.
Clean the area first with an alcohol wipe. Make sure the area is visibly clean and completely dry
before you insert the Sensor.
b.
Using the white tabs on the adhesive backing, remove the adhesive backing from the Sensor
Pod one half at a time. Hold the Sensor by the Applicator Barrel and try not to touch the sticky
adhesive patch.
c.
Place the Sensor flat on your selected area, to the left or right of your belly button. Make sure
the Sensor is placed in the same direction shown in the picture below. You should not place the
Sensor pointing in the up or down direction.
Remove the adhesive backing
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