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Before opening the sensor package, wash your hands with soap and water,
then dry. If your hands are dirty while inserting the sensor, you may
contaminate the insertion site and get an infection.
Before sensor insertion, clean the skin with alcohol wipes to prevent
infections. Don't insert the sensor until the cleaned insertion site is dry, and
free from any lotions or perfumes.
If your insertion site is not clean and completely dry, you run the risk of
infection or the sensor pod not sticking and falling off.
Sensor Placement
Change the site where you place the sensor with each new insertion. Using
the same site too often might not allow the skin to heal, causing scarring or
skin irritation.
Sensor placement is important. Choose a site:
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At least 3 inches from insulin pump infusion set or injection site
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Away from waistband, scarring, tattoos, irritation
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Unlikely to be bumped or pushed
Insertion in these areas might affect sensor performance, resulting in you
missing a severe low or high glucose event.
Transmitter Warnings and Precautions
Warnings
Inspect Transmitter
If your transmitter is damaged or cracked in any way, don't use it. Damaged
components could create an electrical safety hazard or malfunction, which
might cause electrical shocks.
Choking
The transmitter is small and may pose a choking hazard. Don't put it in your
mouth or allow children to play with it.
Precaution
Reusable: Don't Throw Away
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