How to insert a Dexcom 7 Day Sensor

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[zmanatvs]

I'm new to this unit. Thanks for the tips. One question. Where have you found the best place to carry the reciever? In your pocket or do you use the case and clip?

[1HappyDiabetic]

Thanks for the comment. I still use the Case it gave me. I found it to work the best. I usually clip it on my side. I use a smartphone cell case before, but the case it gives you, you can see the screen. My case just started to expose some metal after a year of using it. They are sending a replacement one at no cost. I find it too big to be put in my pocket. However when I wear hooded sweatshirts I put in the front pockets sometimes. I nice change.

[1HappyDiabetic]

That's a good question. I have gotten it before too. I haven't come up with the best place. I have used the pocket with no case. I have used the standard case they give you. And I have also used a cell phone case for a smartphone.

They all have worked. I switch between my pocket and the standard case on my side. I use an insulin pump too, so I hate having both my pockets filled.

How about you, how do you wear it?

[smilncynic]

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 .

[1HappyDiabetic]

well said!

[Jawa843]

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

[1HappyDiabetic]

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.

[BunnyHelper713]

look painful

[miniheli]

Ya I guess I could handle one more itchy spot. I hate when my infusion site itchy, but it only happens when I think about being itchy now that were talking about being itchy, I feel very itchy right now thanks alot lol! kidding.

[the12dedra]

@BunnyHelper713 it does not hurt that bad it is only a slight pinch

[andy651224]

ur hot

[D15TURB3D]

Just got mine on Wednesday, it's cool but I wish it could go on my arm or something. Mines where yours is and it bugs me when I'm trying to sleep.

[thatdudetyler]

That's really cool I'm getting one too were do you get iv prep pads tho I can find them anywere and what do u think about the sensor.

[xludaflubx]

it hurts :S