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3.2 REMOVING THE SENSOR FROM ITS PACKAGING
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Carefully remove the Sensor from its packaging. Look closely at the Sensor to make sure it is
not damaged.
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The Applicator is a single use, disposable unit. The Safety Lock prevents you from accidentally
releasing the needle before you are ready.
3.3 CHOOSING AN INSERTION SITE
Choose a site on a fatty area of your belly to place the Sensor. You can choose a site above or
below your beltline. The best areas to insert your Sensor are usually at, “pinchable,” and free
from where rubbing can occur (i.e., pant line, seatbelts).
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Avoid areas with scarring, tattoos, or rough patches of skin from your insulin injections or pump.
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Choose an area that is at least 3 inches from where you plan to inject insulin or from where
your pump infusion site is located.
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Avoid using the same spot repeatedly for Sensor insertion. Never use the same site for 2 Sen-
sor uses in a row.
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You may need to shave the area where you plan to put the Sensor so that the adhesive patch
sticks well.
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Make sure there are no traces of lotions, perfumes or medications on the area. Clean the area
rst with an alcohol swab. Make sure the area is clean and completely dry before you insert the
Sensor.
The Sensor is sterile in its unopened, undamaged package. Do
not use any Sensor if its sterile package has been previously
damaged or opened.
Establish a rotation schedule for choosing each new Sensor
location. Avoid Sensor locations that are constrained by clothing,
accessories, or subjected to rigorous movement during exercise.
Avoid injecting insulin or placing an insulin pump infusion set
within 3 inches of the Sensor.
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