How to insert a Dexcom 7 Day Sensor

This device is fantastic! I have worn it for about 18 months and have been able to lower my 1CA (3-month glucose average) from about 7.3 (finger sticking about 12 times a day) to 6.1. It is like a GPS for controlling your sugar and keeping it on track .

well said!

it hurts :S

Do NOT buy it. It is so inaccurate

I have never heard of this? The sensor gives you blood sugar results without pricking your finger? How cool...

Could you do a video showing you removing the sensor? I can't seem to find any and am curious (;

Jawa83, I would do a video on that, but I'm not wearing a sensor right now. But to give you an idea it would be like taking off a large band-aid. No biggie. However underneath the site where the senor was, the skin might be a little red and you can see a small tiny hole where it was inserted. Nothing major. Has never bled for me, the insertion is tiny, much smaller then what is used for pumping insulin.

Caleb says, "that's cool!"  Haven't taken the CGM leap yet....always under consideration though. Thanks for the vid. Lo

Can the sensor be placed elsewhere on the body, say on the back?

I only use my tummy. The Dexcom is not directed to be used on the back.