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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.
• In areas on which you frequently sleep.
CAUTION
• You should only insert the sensor on your abdomen or
lower side, roughly between your ribs and beltline. Ask
your healthcare professional about the best sensor inser-
tion site for you. Bleeding, swelling, bruising, or infection
at the sensor insertion site are possible risks of sensor
use. If any of these conditions occur, get treatment advice
from your healthcare professional.
• You should choose a new insertion site every time you
insert a new sensor. Using the same site may cause irrita-
tion at the insertion site.
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4.3
Clean the sensor insertion site
Clean the chosen insertion site before inserting the sen-
sor. Careful cleaning of the insertion site disinfects the
skin and helps the sensor adhesive patch to stick tightly
to your skin.
CAUTION
• Do not allow anything to touch the insertion site after
cleaning and before you insert the sensor.
• The insertion site must be dry before applying a SKIN-
PREP
wipe (or equivalent product) and MUST be com-
TM
pletely dry before inserting the sensor.
• Failure to clean the insertion site, or improper cleaning
technique may result in an infection.
1.
Remove the SKIN-PREP™ wipe (or equivalent product) from its
sealed package.
2.
Place the wipe on the insertion
site and wipe in a circular pattern
outward, away from that spot.
Continue cleaning until you have cle-
aned the area about 15-20 cm (6-8
inches) across without returning to
any areas you already cleaned.
3.
Allow the cleaned area to dry completely, for two minutes.
CAUTION
Keep clothing from touching the cleaned area.
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