What you need to know.
Applying your new sensor is a lot easier than you might think – and it doesn’t require painful finger pricks10. So, why wait another moment? Let’s get started.
- Preparing your skin
- Applying the sensor
- Activating the sensor with your reader
- Removing and replacing the sensor
To begin, select an area on the back of your upper arm and follow these steps:
Step 1
Select site on back of upper arm.
Step 2
Wash site using plain soap and water, then towel dry.
Step 3
Clean the area with an alcohol wipe and air dry.
Once you’ve prepared the back of your upper arm, apply the sensor using the two-piece applicator.
Step 1
Place the sensor applicator over the prepared site and push down firmly.
Step 2
The sensor should now be attached to your skin.
Step 3
Secure by pressing down gently with your finger around the edge.
Once your sensor is applied, you need to pair it with your reader43.
Step 1
Press “Scan New Sensor” on your reader43.
Step 2
Hold your device near the sensor and slowly scan it.
Step 3
You will hear a beep or feel a vibration upon activation.
Step 4
The sensor can be used to check your glucose after 60 minutes.
Your device will alert you when it’s time to replace your sensor. To remove it:
Step 1
Pull up the adhesive edge, then slowly peel it off the skin.
Step 2
A soft moisturizer can make it easier to remove.
Step 3
Discard the used sensor and apply the new one as you did before.
To begin, select an area on the back of your upper arm and follow these steps:
Step 1
Select site on back of upper arm.
Step 2
Wash site using plain soap and water, then towel dry.
Step 3
Clean the area with an alcohol wipe and air dry.
Once you’ve prepared the back of your upper arm, apply the sensor using the two-piece applicator.
Step 1
Place the sensor applicator over the prepared site and push down firmly.
Step 2
The sensor should now be attached to your skin.
Step 3
Secure by pressing down gently with your finger around the edge.
Once your sensor is applied, you need to pair it with your reader43.
Step 1
Press “Scan New Sensor” on your reader43.
Step 2
Hold your device near the sensor and slowly scan it.
Step 3
You will hear a beep or feel a vibration upon activation.
Step 4
The sensor can be used to check your glucose after 60 minutes.
Your device will alert you when it’s time to replace your sensor. To remove it:
Step 1
Pull up the adhesive edge, then slowly peel it off the skin.
Step 2
A soft moisturizer can make it easier to remove.
Step 3
Discard the used sensor and apply the new one as you did before.
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